ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0070 - McNeil Rezoning DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 7221 McNeil Drive ZONING FROM: CS-CO SITE AREA: Tract 1: 1.01 acres Tract 2: 0.80 acres 1.81 acres TO: Tract 1: CS-CO Tract 2: CS-1-CO PROPERTY OWNER: Roy L. Wyatt III & Luke Hogan APPLICANT/AGENT: Land Answers (Tamara Mitchell) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends CS-1-CO, Commercial-Liquor Sales-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning for Tract 1 and General Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning for Tract 2. The conditional overlay will prohibit Adult Oriented Businesses on the property (Tract 1 & Tract 2). ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 16, 2025 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 03 C14-2025-0070 - McNeil Rezone; District 61 of 13 C14-2025-0070 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is a 1.81 acre area fronting McNeil Drive that is zoned CS-CO. It currently contains an outdoor food trailer court with surface parking. The lots to the east are developed with a restaurant use (Taqueria Jessica) zoned SF-3, a construction sales and services use zoned CS-CO and a surface parking area for religious assembly use zoned LI- CO. To the north, across McNeil Drive, is a retail sales use (Advance Auto Parts) zoned GR- CO and a one-story office/warehouse park zoned LI-CO. To the south, there is SF-2 zoning fronting U.S. Highway 183 Service Road North Bound that is developed with an office/warehouse center. The lots to the west contain a restaurant (The Water Tank Bar) and office uses zoned GR, LI, SF-3. In this request, the applicant is asking to rezone this property to CS-1 for Tract 1, the food court area, and CS-CO for Tract 2, the surface parking and warehousing area. The applicant has said that the purpose of this rezoning is to allow patrons of the food court to purchase alcoholic beverages on-site and take them to the various food truck eating areas for consumption, along with their food. The staff recommends CS-1-CO, Commercial-Liquor Sales-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning for Tract 1 and CS-CO, General Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning for Tract 2. The proposed conditional (CO) will prohibit Adult Oriented Businesses on both tracts. The property meets the intent of the CS and CS-1 base districts as it is located within a commercial area fronting an arterial roadway. The lots surrounding this site to the north, east and west are zoned …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8S-77-234(VAC) COMMISSION DATE: September 16, 2025 SUBDIVISION NAME: Byrd Subdivision ADDRESS: 7809 Peaceful Hill Lane APPLICANT: Agape Christian Ministries Austin, Inc. (Lawrence Wilkerson) AGENT: BGE, Inc. (Megan Reynlods) ZONING: GR-MU-V-CO NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A AREA: 1.34 Acres COUNTY: Travis LOTS: 1 DISTRICT: 2 WATERSHED: South Boggy Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: N/A VARIANCE: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of a full subdivision vacation for the Byrd Subdivision. There is a current replat in review: C8-2025-0029.0A.SH Peaceful Hill Multifamily. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the subdivision vacation as proposed. CASE MANAGER: Nick Coussoulis PHONE: 512-978-1769 E-mail: Nicholas.Coussoulis@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Byrd Subdivision Plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated September 3, 2025 04 C8S-77-234(VAC) - Byrd Subdivision; District 21 of 4 Property Profile Vicinity Map Legend Property Streets Street Labels Jurisdiction FULL PURPOSE Appraisal Districts TCAD Parcels Lot Lines Recorded Subdivision Jurisdictions Fill Jurisdiction FULL PURPOSE 0 500 1000 ft 9/5/2025 This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. Notes Exhibit A04 C8S-77-234(VAC) - Byrd Subdivision; District 22 of 4 Exhibit B04 C8S-77-234(VAC) - Byrd Subdivision; District 23 of 4 CITY OF AUSTIN –DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT CASE NUMBER: UPDATE: CASE MANAGER: EMAIL: C8S-77-234(VAC) U1 Nicholas Coussoulis Nicholas.Coussoulis@austintexas.gov PROJECT NAME: LOCATION: Byrd Subdivision 7809 PEACEFUL HILL LN SUBMITTAL DATE: August 26, 2025 FINAL REPORT DATE: September 3, 2025 All comments have been cleared. This application has been approved. Please follow up with the case manager for next steps. STAFF REPORT: This report includes all staff comments received to date concerning your most recent subdivision application submittal. The comments may include requirements, recommendations, or information. The requirements in this report must be addressed by an updated submittal. The subdivision application will be approved when all requirements from each review discipline have been addressed. If you have any questions, concerns or if you require additional information about this report, please contact your case manager at the phone number listed above or by using the contact information listed for each reviewer in this report. Any …
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 …
Energy Efficiency Services - Commercial and Multifamily Enrollment Pipeline 8/1/2025 Program Code WFS Location Name Installation Address Council District Measures Multifamily 3-Installation SOUTH LAMAR VILLAGE 3505 S LAMAR BLVD LEASE Multifamily Income Qualified 3-Installation THE OAKS AT TECH RIDGE 14000 THE LAKES BLVD 12 Multifamily Income Qualified 3-Installation BRIDGE AT BALCONES 12215 HUNTERS CHASE DR S12 Multifamily Income Qualified 3-Installation High Point Village 2400 WICKERSHAM LN A UNIT 2 Multifamily Income Qualified 3-Installation TIMBERS APARTMENTS 1034 CLAYTON LN 1 5 7 6 3 4 Est. kWh Savings Est. $ Incentive 343,826 $115,950 Attic Insulation, Building Information, ECAD Incentive, Limited Time Bonus Offer, Lighting, Property Information, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, QC - Qualification, QC - Verification, Supplemental Measure, HVAC Tune-Up Limited Time Bonus Offer, Property Information, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat,QC - Qualification, Supplemental Measure,HVAC Tune-Up, Water Saving Devices 477,502 $197,716 Building Information, ECAD Incentive, Limited Time Bonus Offer, Lighting, Property Information, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, QC - Qualification, HVAC Tune-Up, Unit Information Attic Insulation, Building Information, ECAD Incentive, Limited Time Bonus Offer, Lighting, Property Information, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, QC - Qualification, QC - Verification, Supplemental Measure, HVAC Tune-Up Attic Insulation, Building Information, ECAD Incentive, Limited Time Bonus Offer, Lighting, Property Information, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, QC - Qualification, QC - Verification, Supplemental Measure, HVAC Tune-Up 344,389 $146,476 166,350 $126,824 131,615 $109,620 Rebate Fact Sheet - Energy Efficiency Services July 2025 Rebate Program Enrollment Customer or Property Property Address Year Built * Property Information Commercial Rebates 1340142 HEB 754 2400 S CONGRESS AVE AUSTIN, TX 78704 Total Number of Rentable Units N/A Building Total Square Feet 143385 Measure ** Rebates and Estimated Annual Savings Est. Kilowatt (kW) Reduction Est. Kilowatt- hours (kWh) Reduction Est. $/kW Rebate per Tenant Unit HVAC Lighting New Construction 23.8 525.3 32,160 2,618,765 $547 $232 Total Rebate $12,997 $121,687 Total *** 549.1 * Year built may not include major renovations ** Fact sheets include final inspection information, and some values may have changed since original proposal. *** Assumes 100% Occupancy 2,650,926 $134,684 $778 Energy Efficiency Rebates in Past 10-Years Date (Year) 2025 2025 HVAC Lighting New Construction Measure Rebate Amount $12,997 $69,298 Rebate Fact Sheet - Energy Efficiency Services July 2025 Rebate Program Enrollment Property Information Multifamily 1302240 Customer or Property THE MICHAEL AT PRESIDIO Property Address Year Built * Total Number of Rentable Units Building Total Square Feet 13535 LYNDHURST ST LEASE AUSTIN, TX 78717 2015 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION September 16, 2025 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management 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 Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. Members: Charlotte Davis, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Trey Farmer GeNell Gary AGENDA Joseph Gerland Harry Kennard Martin Luecke Raphael Schwartz CALL MEETING TO ORDER Alison Silverstein Danielle Zigon Vacant 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 Resource Management Commission Meeting on August 19, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue the GoPurple pilot incentive program and issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for new commercial, mixed use and multi-family developments in the total aggregate amount of $4,000,000, not to exceed $1,500,000 per project for affordable housing projects exempt from the GoPurple reuse requirements and not to exceed $500,000 per project for all other projects. 3. Discussion and recommendation on policy regarding Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Programs. 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 Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322-6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com . STAFF BRIEFING 4. Staff Briefing on Austin Water’s quarterly report on Water Management Strategy Implementation for Q2, Kevin Kluge, Water Conservation Division Manager, Austin Water. …
Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue the GoPurple pilot incentive program and issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for new commercial, mixed use and multi-family developments in the total aggregate amount of $4,000,000, not to exceed $1,500,000 per project for affordable housing projects exempt from the GoPurple reuse requirements and not to exceed $500,000 per project for all other projects. Funding in the amount of $4,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. ..De Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $4,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Wate. Prior Council Action: November 29, 2018 – City Council approved the Water Forward Plan on a 10-0 vote. December 11, 2019 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on first reading on a 7-4 vote. February 13, 2020 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on second reading on a 7-4 vote. December 10, 2020 – City Council approved an ordinance establishing City Code Chapter 15-13 relating to treatment, monitoring and reporting regulations for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on a 10-0 vote. April 22, 2021 – City Council voted to initially approve the Pilot Incentive Program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems for Fiscal Year 2021 for the installation of alternative Onsite Water Reuse Systems up to a total aggregate amount of $1,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 10-1 vote. September 30, 2021 – City Council voted to reauthorize the Pilot Incentive Program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems for Fiscal Year 2022 for the installation of alternative Onsite Water Reuse Systems up to a total aggregate amount of $1,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 10-1 vote. September 29, 2022 – City Council voted to reauthorize the Pilot Incentive Program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems for Fiscal Year 2023 for the installation of alternative Onsite Water Reuse Systems up to a total aggregate amount of $1,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 10-1 vote. …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20250819-005 Recommendation on Texas Gas Service Conservation Proposal Pending Before the Railroad Commission of Texas WHEREAS, Texas Gas Service (TGS) has submitted a three-year energy conservation program proposal to the Railroad Commission of Texas for its Central-Gulf region; and WHEREAS, TGS has proposed giving rebates paid by customers for standby generators that consume, not save energy; and WHEREAS, TGS has proposed giving rebates paid by customers for gas ranges, which harm indoor air quality, while providing no proof that this appliance program saves energy or money; and WHEREAS, TGS has proposed continuation of rebates for gas clothes dryers, tankless water heaters, and central furnaces, which do not pay back their investment in energy savings in Austin’s climate or in Residential settings; and WHEREAS, these proposed programs will cost ratepayers almost $5 million over the three-year proposal; and WHEREAS, TGS has not renewed its co-funding with Austin Energy for duct sealing and ceiling insulation, which have been shown to be some of the highest ROI energy savings programs; and WHEREAS, TGS has not, to date, fully complied with the legislative intent of the law granting the Railroad Commission of Texas the authority to regulate energy conservation programs run by gas utilities by: 1) failing to prove that all of its programs actually save energy; and 2) omitting program-specific energy and monetary savings in its filings; and WHEREAS, from about 1987 to about 1997 the City of Austin had an agreement with TGS to design and administer gas conservation programs, funded by TGS; and WHEREAS, TGS is continuing a long-standing pattern of funding energy conservation programs that are not cost effective; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission advise the City Council to ask its appropriate City staff to go on record with the Railroad Commission of Texas to oppose the current program proposals; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission is on record asking that any future franchise negotiations include a requirement that the company’s energy conservation program planning and administration be subcontracted to the City of Austin; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this recommendation be provided to the Market Oversight Section of the Railroad Commission of Texas in the most timely manner possible.
Water Management Strategy Implementation REPORT Resource Management Commission September 16, 2025 Second Quarter 2025, April - June August 2025 Contents 2 First Quarter Summary Notes Regarding Data Water Conservation Updates Water Loss Reduction Updates Reclaimed Water and Onsite Reuse Updates Conservation Outreach Updates Water Supply Project Updates Water Use and GPCD Second Quarter Summary The second quarter of the year (April – June) transitions from the drier winter to one of the wettest months of the year in May. Implementation efforts also transition to meet changing conditions and environments. Landscape water conservation expands for existing and new homes. Increased leak detection for small-diameter pipes. Additional reclaimed customers and usage, while approving onsite reuse permits for future development. Expanded public outreach with springtime messaging. Planning for the aquifer storage and recovery project continued, as well as an emergency implementation plan for indirect potable reuse. Water Conservation Updates Council approved Uniform Plumbing Code with 3 local amendments that implement the Water Forward 2018 Landscape Transformation strategy: • Irrigation pressure reduction components • Limitation of the size of automatic irrigation systems • Requirement of laundry to landscape plumbing Residential landscape rebates – 140% increase over 2024 year to date Staff completed water efficiency audits on 6 City of Austin facilities; immediate action at one facility lowered irrigation consumption by 88% and total use by 21% 4 Water Conservation Metrics Residential Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 5 Drought Survival Tools Irrigation Upgrades Rainwater Harvesting Rebates WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Other Residential Programs Q2 2024-Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Water Conservation Metrics Commercial Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 5 4 3 2 1 0 6 Bucks for Business Other Commercial Programs Q2 2024-Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Water Conservation Metrics Compliance Assessments Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities 3,200 3,180 3,160 3,140 3,120 3,100 3,080 3,060 3,040 3,020 7 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Landscape Irrigation Assessment Cooling Tower Assessment Vehicle Wash Assessment Q2 2024-Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Q2 2024-Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Water Conservation Strategy Milestones 2025 Milestones Commercial Incentives Progress Pilot an increased rebate for commercial water use audits. Identify opportunities for CII facility owners/managers to benefit from the My ATX Water alerts and information. Landscape transformation Coordinate with COA Development Services Department to …
GoPurple Program I n c e n t i v e s a n d C o s t S h a r i n g f o r W a t e r R e u s e P r o j e c t s Katherine Jashinski, P.E., Supervising Engineer Resource Management Commission September 16th, 2025 GoPurple Program: Expanding Water Reuse Austin City Council Adoption on March 7th 2024 Code Changes for Onsite Water Reuse and Reclaimed Water Connections Affordability Strategies for Reuse Projects New community Benefit Charge increase ($0.15 per thousand gallons) to fund Reclaimed Water System expansion and Onsite Reuse programs Go Purple | AustinTexas.gov 2 Water Forward 2024 Strategies Utility-Side Water Loss Control • Production meter improvements • Expanded active leak detection programs • Additional analysis of smart meter data Customer Side Water Use Management • Expanded customer incentives for conservation • Use of smart meter data for customer-side leak identification, education, and outreach • Water use budgeting Native & Efficient Landscapes • New landscape ordinances & incentives • • Irrigation efficiency incentives Landscape conversion programs Non-Potable Reuse • Onsite Water Reuse Systems • Decentralized Reclaimed • Centralized Reclaimed Water Supply Storage Aquifer Storage and Recovery Decker Lake Off Channel Reservoir Potable Reuse Indirect Potable Reuse New Water Supplies Brackish Groundwater Desalination Strategies reliant on Colorado River and LCRA supplies 3 New Code Requirements for Large Development Projects Distance to reclaimed water main Code requirement ≤500 feet >500 feet Extend reclaimed water main for use in toilets/urinals, irrigation, and cooling towers Capture rainwater and condensate and treat for use in toilets/urinals, irrigation, and cooling towers Cost of code requirement per housing unit w/o incentives Cost of code requirement per housing unit w/ incentives $900-$4,400 $350-$4,000 $800-$7,100 $750-$6,000 Affordability Impact Study identified negative impact to housing costs from code requirements 4 Large Development Project GoPurple Pilot Incentives & Cost Sharing Type of Reuse Project Reclaimed water Rebate for Reclaimed Main Extension AW pays 50% of 251-500 feet or more up to $500K Onsite water N/A Rebate for Onsite Reuse Systems Expedited Building Permit Review Rebate N/A AW pays for 100% of voluntary installations up to $500K AW pays up to $36K for projects installing >250 feet of main AW pays up to $36K for projects installing onsite water reuse systems No Impact Fees for Non-potable Meters Developer pays fees for potable water meters …
Second Natural Gas Utility Policy Briefing Resource Management Commission Paul Robbins August 19, 2025 There Are Other Gas Utility Issues Besides High Rates 1. High Fuel Costs 2. Taxes & Fees 3. Low-Income Assistance 4. Greenwashing– Faulty Programs for Conservation & Renewable Natural Gas Three Reasons for High Fuel Prices 1. Rising Support Costs 2. Securitization 3. Gas Exports “Securitization” Winter Storm Uri Surcharge Legalized Piracy • $3.5 Billion Financed Over 16 Years • $1.11/MCF Surcharge • ≈ $38/Year/Residential Austin Customer • ≈ $608 Over 16-Year Payoff U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas Competes on World Market Taxes & Fees • ≈ 3% for State Fees • 5% for City of Austin Franchise Fee • No Cap on Amount Low-Income Assistance 2024 Austin Energy – $20.1 Million Austin Water – $17.4 Million Austin Watershed Protection – $1.2 Million Total City of Austin Utilities – $38.7 Million (1.5% of Gross Revenue) Texas Gas Service – $200,000 (For Entire Central-Gulf Region) Gas Companies are Greenwashing Clean Energy Efficiency of the Direct Use of Natural Gas From Atmos RMC June Presentation y c n e i c i f f E y g r e n E Direct Use of Natural Gas Source Energy Extraction, Processing, Transportation 100 MMBTUs Water Heater Efficiency Generation No Losses X 90 MMBTUs 90 MMBTUs 52 MMBTUs ERCOT Energy Electric Mix Source Energy Extraction, Processing, Transportation Generation Line Loss Water Heater Efficiency 100 MMBTUs 89 MMBTUs 54 MMBTUs 52 MMBTUs 48 MMBTUs ERCOT Electric Mix With Heat Pump Water Heater ERCOT Energy Electric Mix Source Energy Extraction, Processing, Transportation Generation Line Loss Heat Pump Water Heater 100 MMBTUs 89 MMBTUs 54 MMBTUs 52 MMBTUs 91 MMBTUs- 233 MMBTUs TGS gives rebates way in excess of the national average. Conservation Total Resource Benefit/Cost Test Total Lifetime Investment vs. Lifetime Monetary Savings = Gas Dryer With Moisture Sensor • Between $200 and $300 to save –– 50¢/Year (Gas-to-Gas change-out). • No other gas utilities give rebates for dryer stubs except One Gas. • Payback of 666 Years at Higher Rebate Level. Tankless Water Heaters • $4,150 to $5,050 for New Tankless Installation vs. $1,600- $1,850 for Tank Unit (2021 dollars). • Requires Regular Scale Cleaning • Claims of Increased Lifetime May Be Exaggerated • No Payback. In fact, it will cost $2,800 to $3,800 more over life. • Expensive • Scale Cleaning • Freeze Damage Efficient Furnaces Built for Northern Climates • …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20250916-003 Recommendation on Texas Gas Service Conservation Proposal Pending Before the Railroad Commission of Texas WHEREAS, Texas Gas Service (TGS) has submitted a three-year energy conservation program proposal to the Railroad Commission of Texas for its Central-Gulf region; and WHEREAS, TGS has proposed giving rebates paid by customers for standby generators that consume, not save energy; and WHEREAS, TGS has proposed giving rebates paid by customers for gas ranges, which harm indoor air quality, while providing no proof that this appliance program saves energy or money; and WHEREAS, TGS has proposed continuation of rebates for gas clothes dryers, tankless water heaters, and central furnaces, which do not pay back their investment in energy savings in Austin’s climate or in Residential settings; and WHEREAS, these proposed programs will cost ratepayers almost $5 million over the three-year proposal; and WHEREAS, TGS has not renewed its co-funding with Austin Energy for duct sealing and ceiling insulation, which have been shown to be some of the highest ROI energy savings programs; and WHEREAS, TGS has not, to date, fully complied with the legislative intent of the law granting the Railroad Commission of Texas the authority to regulate energy conservation programs run by gas utilities by 1) failing to prove that all of its programs actually save energy; and 2) omitting program-specific energy and monetary savings in its filings; and WHEREAS, from about 1987 to about 1997 the City of Austin had an agreement with TGS to design and administer gas conservation programs, funded by TGS; and WHEREAS, TGS is continuing a long-standing pattern of funding energy conservation programs that are not cost effective; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission advise the City Council to ask its appropriate City staff to go on record to oppose future program proposals that are not cost effective, including initial program proposals made to the Commission with the Railroad Commission of Texas to oppose the current program proposals; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission is on record asking that any future franchise negotiations include a requirement that the company’s energy conservation program planning and administration be subcontracted to the City of Austin; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this recommendation be provided to the Market Oversight Section of the Railroad Commission of Texas in the most timely manner possible. Date of Approval: September …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Revised Recommendation No. 20250916-003 Recommendation on Texas Gas Service Conservation Proposal Pending Before the Railroad Commission of Texas WHEREAS, Texas Gas Service (TGS) has submitted a three-year energy conservation program proposal to the Railroad Commission of Texas for its Central-Gulf region; and WHEREAS, TGS has proposed giving rebates paid by customers for standby generators that consume, not save energy; and WHEREAS, TGS has proposed giving rebates paid by customers for gas ranges, which harm indoor air quality, while providing no proof that this appliance program saves energy or money; and WHEREAS, TGS has proposed continuation of rebates for gas clothes dryers, tankless water heaters, and central furnaces, which do not pay back their investment in energy savings in Austin’s climate or in Residential settings; and WHEREAS, these proposed programs will cost ratepayers almost $5 million over the three-year proposal; and WHEREAS, TGS has not renewed its co-funding with Austin Energy for duct sealing and ceiling insulation, which have been shown to be some of the highest ROI energy savings programs; and WHEREAS, TGS has not, to date, fully complied with the legislative intent of the law granting the Railroad Commission of Texas the authority to regulate energy conservation programs run by gas utilities by 1) failing to prove that all of its programs actually save energy; and 2) omitting program-specific energy and monetary savings in its filings; and WHEREAS, from about 1987 to about 1997 the City of Austin had an agreement with the predecessor of TGS to design and administer gas conservation programs, funded by the predecessor of TGS; and WHEREAS, TGS is continuing a long-standing pattern of funding energy conservation programs that are not cost effective; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission advise the City Council to ask its appropriate City staff to go on record to oppose future program proposals that are not cost effective, including initial program proposals made to the Commission with the Railroad Commission of Texas to oppose the current program proposals; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission is on record asking that any future franchise negotiations include a requirement that the company’s energy conservation program planning and administration be subcontracted to the City of Austin; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this recommendation be provided to the Market Oversight Section of the Railroad Commission of Texas in the most …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 16, 2025 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 16, 2025 The Resource Management Commission convened in a Regular Called meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair Charlotte Davis called the Resource Management Commission meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioner Charlotte Davis, Chair; Commissioner Harry Kennard; Commissioner Martin Luecke; Commissioner Raphael Schwartz Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Alison Silverstein Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Trey Farmer; Commissioner GeNell Gary; Commissioner Joseph Gerland; Commissioner Danielle Zigon PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: General- N/A APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Called Meeting on August 19, 2025. The motion approving the minutes of the Resource Management Commission regular called meeting of August 19, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Schwartz’s motion, Commissioner Luecke’s second on a 6-0 vote, with Commissioners Farmer, Gary, Gerland, and Zigon absent and one vacancy. STAFF BRIEFING 5. Staff Briefing regarding Austin Water’s proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 GoPurple Pilot Incentive for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections by Katherine Jashinski, Supervising Engineer, Austin Water. The staff briefing was presented by Katherine Jashinski, Supervising Engineer, Austin Water. 4. Staff Briefing on Austin Water’s quarterly report on Water Management Strategy Implementation for Q2, Kevin Kluge, Water Conservation Division Manager, Austin Water. The staff briefing was presented by Kevin Kluge, Water Conservation Division Manager, Austin Water. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 16, 2025 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue the GoPurple pilot incentive program and issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for new commercial, mixed use and multi-family developments in the total aggregate amount of $4,000,000, not to exceed $1,500,000 per project for affordable housing projects exempt from the GoPurple reuse requirements and not to exceed $500,000 per project for all other projects. The motion to recommend approval authorizing a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue the GoPurple pilot incentive program and issue incentives on a pilot basis, was approved on Vice Chair Robbins motion, Commissioner Silverstein’s second on a 6-0 vote, with Commissioners Farmer Gary, Gerland, and Zigon absent and one vacancy. The commission also further recommends that these rebates, with the …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2025, 5:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Join the meeting now Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone or Teams. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak, call or email the Office of Support, (737)- 825-1684 or hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice-Chair Kristina McRae-Thompson, Secretary Ashley Garling, FA Committee Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 9/15/2025 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 Executive Committee on August 15th, 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 5. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discussion of member reflectiveness report 7. Discussion of member attendance report 8. Discussion and update governing documents a. Policies and Procedures b. By-laws c. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 9. Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) kickoff agenda and date 10. Discussion of Recruitment and Retention: promotional and marketing items 11. Discussion and interview of HIV Planning Council member interests: a. Adryan Brown b. Henry Chan DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 12. Discussion and approval of Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Planning Council Ryan White administrative budget 13. Discussion and voting approval of HIV Planning Council member interests: a. Adryan Brown b. Henry Chan COMMITTEE UPDATES 14. Care Strategies and Engagement Committee 15. Finance and Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 16. Discussion of workplan 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 …
Urban Forestry Committee Meeting September 16th, 2025 at 12:00 PM Permitting And Development Center, Events Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Urban Forestry Committee will be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Elizabeth Funk, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, the day before the meeting. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Richard Brimer (Committee Chair) Hanna Cofer Isabella Changsut Mariana Krueger Martin Luecke CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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 Urban Forestry Committee Meeting of June 2, 2025 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on the FY 2025 annual tree preservation and replanting report – Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist, Development Services Department 3. Discussion and presentation on the Urban Forestry Replenishment Fund– Emily King, Urban Forester, Development Services Department 4. Discuss the possibilities of updating the City Code to protect mature and heritage trees – Richard Brimer, Urban Forestry Committee Chair 5. Discuss strategies to implement Environmental Commission recommendation 20241204- 004, related to supporting Austin’s Urban Forest– Richard Brimer, Urban Forestry Committee 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 call Elizabeth 512-568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov; for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Protection Department, Funk, Watershed at
Tree Preservation Report Environmental Commission Urban Forestry Subcommittee Meeting September 16th, 2025 Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist Preservation Inches Replanted for Mitigation Five Year Trend Thank you
Urban Forest Replenishment Fund S e p t e m b e r 2 0 2 5 Presentation Over view • Tree Ordinance • Urban Forest Replenishment Fund • Programs Tree Ordinance Origins Austin's first tree ordiance Invest tree mitigation 1983 Early 2000's Mid-late 2000's 2010 Collect tree mitigation Heritage tree ordinance Tree Ordinance in Practice Preserve trees on site Replant Mitigation fee *Find out more here: Environmental Criteria Manual section 3.5.4: Mitigation Urban Forest Replenishment Fund Payments to the UFRF may be used for: Off-site tree planting and maintenance Promoting tree care and preservation Urban forest conservation Enforcement of City tree protection and mitigation regulations Urban Forest Replenishment Fund • Special Revenue Fund • Managed by the Urban Forester • Budget approved by City Council annually • Fluctuating revenues • Supports multiple programs Programs • Urban Forest Grant • Urban Forest Funding Portal • Contracts Urban Forest Grant • Public facing grant program • Operated by the Urban Forest Program • Goal: The Urban Forest Grant strengthens Austin’s urban forest by funding stewardship activities like tree planting, tree care, education, and disease control projects. Urban Forest Funding Portal • Internal COA program • Operated by the Urban Forest Program • Goal: The UFFP makes funds available to City of Austin departments to support City of Austin projects, including tree planting, education, disease control, inventorying, and other related efforts. Contracts • NeighborWoods • Ready, Set, Plant! • Certified Arborist Prep Canopy Cover Heading 41% Canopy Cover 39K Acres of new canopy needed to meet 50% canopy cover goal. https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d9ba0b99c60b4b8395414a09c4533949 Emily King Urban Forester emily.king@austintexas.gov Follow Nature in the City for events, updates, job postings, and more! facebook.com/NatureCityATX instagram.com/NatureCityATX
URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE MEETING REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 16, 2024 The Urban Forestry Committee convened in a REGULAR meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Brimer called the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Richard Brimer, Martin Luecke Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Isabella Changsut Commissioners Absent: Hanna Cofer, Mariana Krueger PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting of June 2, 2025 The minutes from the regular meeting on June, 2, 2025 were approved on Commissioner Changsut’s motion, Commissioner Luecke’s second, on a 3–0 vote. Commissioners Cofer and Krueger were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on the FY 2025 annual tree preservation and replanting report – Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist, Development Services Department Item conducted as posted. No action taken. 3. Discussion and presentation on the Urban Forestry Replenishment Fund– Emily King, Urban Forester, Development Services Department Item conducted as posted. No action taken. 4. Discuss the possibilities of updating the City Code to protect mature and heritage trees – Richard Brimer, Urban Forestry Committee Chair Item conducted as posted. No action taken. 5. Discuss strategies to implement Environmental Commission recommendation 20241204- 004, related to supporting Austin’s Urban Forest– Richard Brimer, Urban Forestry Committee Chair Item conducted as posted. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None Chair Brimer adjourned the meeting at 1:28 p.m. without objection. The minutes of the September 16th, 2025, meeting were approved at the December 1st, 2025, meeting of the Urban Forestry Committee on Commissioner Brimer’s motion, Commissioner Luecke’s second, on a 3-0 vote. Commissioners Changsut and Fierro were absent.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. City of Austin, Permitting & Development Center, Room 1406 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, TX 78752 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, call or email Ryan Sperling at (512) 974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Seonhye “Sonny” Sin, Chair Sarah Chen Zachary Dolling Hugh Li Pierre Nguyễn Alpha Shrestha Hanna Huang Kuo Yang Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Sarah Xiyi Chen Hailey Easley Ahmed Moledina Sabrina Sha Nayer Sikder Nirali Thakkar 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 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on August 19, 2025. STAFF BRIEFING DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding the Central Texas Food Bank’s outreach to Asian Americans, the impact of the cancellation of federal grants, and other areas affecting Asian Americans. Presentation by Beth Corbett, Vice President of Government Affairs, and Anurita Mittra, Vice President of Network Services, Central Texas Food Bank. 3. Discussion regarding which commission recommendations passed in the FY2025-26 budget. 4. Discussion exploring how commissioners could receive better and more expansive training. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the City Manager’s Office Meeting Working Group regarding the fall meeting with the City Manager Office. 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 Ryan Sperling, Office or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. the City Clerk 974-3568 (512) of at For more information on the …
Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Minutes August 19, 2025 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 19, 2025 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the City of Austin, Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Sin called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Seonhye “Sonny” Sin, Chair Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Hanna Huang Alpha Shrestha Nayer Sikder Kuo Yang COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Sarah Chen Sarah Xiyi Chen Zachary Dolling Hailey Easley Hugh Li Nirali Thakkar PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on July 15, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of July 15, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Huang’s motion, Vice Chair Jambulapati’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Xiyi 1 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Minutes August 19, 2025 Chen, Sikder and Yang were off the dais. Commissioners Moledina, Nguyễn, and Sha were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing from Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Office of Equity and Inclusion and Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Office of Equity and Inclusion regarding the current priorities of the Office of Equity and Inclusion as they relate to Asian Americans in Austin. Briefing provided by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Office of Equity and Inclusion and Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Office of Equity and Inclusion. Staff briefing from Rick Ramirez, Deputy Officer, Intergovernmental Relations Office regarding newly signed laws from the 89th Texas Legislative session that impact Asian Americans Austinites. Briefing provided by Rick Ramirez, Deputy Officer, Intergovernmental Relations Office. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. Discussion about Austin Police Department’s crimes Against Asian Austinites data. Discussed. Discussion regarding a potential Recommendation to Council to revamp the Community Liaison Office. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. Approve the dissolution of the Asian American Resource Center Working Group. The motion to approve the dissolution of the Asian American Resource Center Working Group was approved on Commissioner Huang’s motion, Commissioner Shrestha’s second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioners Moledina, Nguyễn, and Sha were absent. Approve the creation of an Asian American Resource Center Working Group focused on providing input and recommendations on the programming and projects at the Asian American …
Central Texas Food Bank Update Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission September 16, 2025 CTFB | About Central Texas Food Bank Who We Are • We are the largest hunger-relief organization in Central Texas and only member food bank of Feeding Texas and Feeding America in the area. • Founded in 1981, CTFB provides food and grocery products through a network of nearly 250 nonprofit community partners and direct- service programs, serving about 93,000 people every week. • Headquartered in Austin, CTFB serves 21 counties in Central Texas. CTFB | AAQOLAC 09.16.25 Food Insecurity Trends Central Texas Food Insecurity Trends 800,000 18.2% 16.4% 600,000 n o l i t a u p o P d n a s e t a R y t i r u c e s n I d o o F 19.0% 18.0% 17.0% 16.0% 15.0% 14.0% 13.0% 12.0% 11.0% 10.0% 14.0% 14.3% 437,158 458,497 612,472 537,696 400,000 200,000 0 2022 Food Insecure Population 437,158 Food Insecurity Rate 14.0% 2023 458,497 14.3% 2024 537,696 16.4% 2025 612,472 18.2% CTFB | AAQOLAC 09.16.25 Food Access Community Needs Assessments • 16 community events, convening 440+ community stakeholders • 190 stakeholders interviewed across 20+ sectors • 1,990 neighbors experiencing food insecurity surveyed • 166 focus group participants Completed In progress Launching CTFB | CNA Overview Data Collection - Surveys • Engagement Strategy Informed by Kickoff Event feedback • 415 neighbor survey respondents o 80% experience food insecurity ▪ 47% are highly food insecure 58% respondents have received charitable food assistance in the past 3 years Asian: 4.3% Middle Eastern or Nort h African: 1.1% American Indian or Al aska Nativ e: 0.6% Native Hawai ian or other Pacific Islander: 0.4% Unspecified: 2.1% CTFB | CNA Overview Data Collection – Focus Groups and Stakeholder Interviews • Informed by Kickoff Event feedback • 6 focus groups, 37 participants, 4 languages Population Champion/Organizer Asian Population Austin Asian Community Health Initiative (AACHI) Burmese Refugee Community Refugee Collective East Austin Community Dream Together 2030 Latino Neighbors CTFB Unhoused Population Trinity Center “General Population” CTFB • 15 stakeholder interviews, 41 participants, representing 13 sectors CTFB | Central Texas Regional Food Summit - Data Central Texas Regional Food System Council Strengthening the local food system is critical to increasing access to food and supporting regional: • Health and Nutrition • Environment and Sustainability • Community Well-Being • Economy Vitality Complete interest form to learn …
Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Minutes August 19, 2025 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 16, 2025 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the City of Austin, Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Sin called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Seonhye “Sonny” Sin, Chair Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Alpha Shrestha Nirali Thakkar COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Sarah Chen Zachary Dolling Hailey Easley Hanna Huang Ahmed Moledina Nayer Sikder 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 August 19, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of August 19, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Chen’s motion, Commissioner Thakkar’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Moledina was off the dais. Commissioners Li, Nguyễn, Sha, and Xiyi Chen were absent. 1 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Minutes August 19, 2025 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Presentation regarding the Central Texas Food Bank’s outreach to Asian Americans, the impact of the cancellation of federal grants, and other areas affecting Asian Americans. Presentation by Beth Corbett, Vice President of Government Affairs, and Anurita Mittra, Vice President of Network Services, Central Texas Food Bank. Presentation given by Beth Corbett, Vice President of Government Affairs, and Anurita Mittra, Vice President of Network Services, Central Texas Food Bank. Discussion regarding which commission recommendations passed in the FY2025-26 budget. Discussed. Discussion exploring how commissioners could receive better and more expansive training. Discussion was postponed until the October meeting on Vice Chair Jambulapati’s motion, Commissioner Thakkar’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Li, Nguyễn, Sha, and Xiyi Chen were absent. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the City Manager’s Office Meeting Working Group regarding the fall meeting with the City Manager Office. Update was given by Vice Chair Jambulapati and Commissioner Huang. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Expansive training for commissioners Discussion on budget item response Get Up Project update on funding needs and programmatic uses of current funds ADJOURNMENT Chair Sin adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m. without objection. The minutes from the meeting of September 16, 2025, were approved during the regular meeting of October 21, 2025 on Commissioner Nguyễn’s motion, Commissioner Thakkar’s …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD September 15, 2025, REGULAR 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. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on August 18, 2025 1 of 3 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Pleasant Hill Collaborative) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. Discussion and approval of a recommendation to City Council proposed by the URB regarding the requested Urban Renewal Plan amendment for 1201 E 11th St. Discussion and approval of an amendment extending the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and DiverseArts Discussion and approval of an amendment extending the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capitol View Arts Discussion and authorization of Chair Escobar to amend Exclusive Negotiation Agreement language to move necessary items to Phase A-2, as needed 7. Discussion and approval of new member to stakeholder working group, as recommended EXECUTIVE SESSION 8. 9. Discuss legal matters related to …
Project Summary/Staff Report August 1, 2025 Address: 1201 East 11th Street (Nice-N-Clean Car Wash) Applicant/Agent: City of Austin (Hunter Maples) Owner: Cooee Yakka LLC DBA 1201 E. 11th Series (Paul Staples) Type of Amendment: East 11th NCCD Modification (Thirteenth Modification) Add “cocktail lounge” use as a conditional use of 1201 East 11th Street. Current Permitted Uses: Detailed in Part 7, Section B, subsection 3 of Ordinance No. 20220728-163 Existing Zoning: CS-1-NCCD-NP and SF-3-NCCD-NP Proposed Rezoning: CS-1-NCCD-NP and SF-3-NCCD-NP (change in a condition of zoning to conditionally allow cocktail lounge use) Lot Size: approximately 0.2028 Acres (approximately 8,832 square feet) Urban Renewal Plan Adoption Date: January 25, 1999 Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin (URA) Recommendation: Scheduled to discuss the case on August 18, 2025, and take action on the case on September 15, 2025 Planning Commission Recommendation: Scheduled to take up the case on September 23, 2025 Staff Recommendation: Staff does not recommend granting cocktail lounge as a conditional use at 1201 East 11th Street. Basis for Staf f Recommendation: The Austin City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20220728-163 on July 28, 2022, which modified subdistrict use and development regulations for the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD). Staff does not recommend reversing Council's decision from less than 3 years ago. Staff Contact: Hunter Maples Phone: 512-974-3120 Email: Hunter.Maples@austintexas.gov
DRAFT MINUTES REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD August 18, 2025, REGULAR MEETING 6:00 pm STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Commissioners Byron Davis, Kobla Tetey, and Jacqueline Watson, and Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No Commissioners attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioners Tam Hawkins and Amit Motwani were absent. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:18 p.m. with five members present. 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. 1 of 3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on July 7, 2025 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Davis, the minutes from July 7, 2025, were approved with a vote of 5-0-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. Update and discussion related to technology concerns and location for future meetings (Hunter Maples, Housing Department) Update and discussion related to URB Recommendation 20250331-001: FY26 Budget Recommendation (Mandy DeMayo, Interim Director, Housing Department) Updates and discussion regarding the requested Urban Renewal Plan amendment for 1201 E 11th St. (Jonathan Tomko, Planning Department) 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, Pleasant Hill Collaborative) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discuss and authorize Chair Escobar to draft, approve, and publish an Annual Report On Commissioner Watson’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Tetey, the appointments were ratified with a vote of 5-0-0. EXECUTIVE SESSION Chair Escobar recessed the regular meeting and called the Executive Session to order at 7:27 p.m. 7. 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) 2 of 3 8. Discuss …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20211115-3a Date: November 15, 2021 Subject: Land Use Regulations in the proposed Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts Seconded By: Watson Motioned By: Escobar Recommendation See attached letter. Vote For: Escobar, Pierce, Skidmore, Motwani, Watson Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Tetey, Bradford Attest: Laura Keating 1 of 1 To: Mayor & City Council of Austin From: Urban Renewal Board Date: November 15, 2021 Subject: Land Use Regulations in the proposed Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts The Urban Renewal Board (URB) engaged in a multiyear effort to update the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) and the East 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs). The Board’s recommendations were formed with the assistance of consultants, city staff, and community input. The URB refined the list of neighborhood-oriented and pedestrian-friendly land uses in the URP and NCCDs to support active streets that serve the community. In response to concerns from stakeholders about the reduction of uses allowed for some properties: • The Board supports proposed regulations which continue to allow uses that are permitted or conditional under current regulations if they support the goals of the URP. The URB intended outcome through the “save and except” provision in the proposed URP and NCCDs was for the uses listed by address, including existing single-family houses, to remain legal and not to be subject to non-conforming regulations. In response to legal concerns about this section, City legal is recommending the creation of a new permitted use, “conforming”, that will be defined as a use that conformed to the regulations in effect at the time the use was established and existed on the date of adoption of the proposed ordinance. • The Board supports the most appropriate mechanism to reduce the impact of non-conforming regulations on existing legal uses outlined in the “save and except” provision. This may include but is not limited to, inclusion of the “conforming” land use or other adjustments to the land use charts. The URB does not see significant value in its holding additional meetings to specifically discuss proposed land use regulations and will defer to Council to identify the best practice strategies regarding the aforementioned changes. Further, the URB encourages Council to prioritize taking immediate action on changes recommended to the NCCD and URP documents. Additional delays will have a direct impact on the URB’s ability to move forward with …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20210816-2a Date: August 16, 2021 Subject: Response to Planning Commission Action Motioned By: Motwani Recommendation Seconded By: Tetey Response to Planning Commission’s recommendations on the proposed modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts. Description of Recommendation to Council See attached Vote For: Escobar, Pierce, Motwani, Tetey, Watson, Bradford Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Skidmore Attest: Laura Keating 1 of 1 To: City Council of Austin From: Urban Renewal Board Date: August 16, 2021 Subject: Response to Planning Commission’s action on the Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts The Urban Renewal Board (URB) engaged in a multiyear effort to update the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) and the East 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs). The goal of this effort was to update the zoning regulations to support the URP and to provide consistency and clarity regarding entitlements. The Board’s recommendations were formed with the assistance of consultants, staff, and community input. The following response to the Planning Commission’s (PC) amendments to the URP and NCCDs is to provide more background on the URB’s recommendations. • The URB does not support the amended vision statement proposed by PC. The URB crafted and recommended the following vision statement for the URP: Champion sustainable revitalization reflecting diversity, achieving equity, and preserving East Austin’s cultural history. While the URB agrees with PC that development should be community informed, compatible, and mixed use and previously considered the inclusion of this language in the vision statement, the URB does not believe this language should be in the vision statement. These elements either are currently addressed directly in the URP and NCCDs or will be included in the strategic plan to be developed by the URB that will drive its future efforts. • The URB does not support FAR limits for Subdistrict 1, 2, and 3 in the East 11th Street NCCD. On 11th Street, Council Resolution 20200423-039 directed modifications to the NCCD to both put in place the zoning to support the URP to maximize the value of the Urban Renewal Agency’s properties while continuing to promote the vision set by the community and succinctly and clearly communicate property owners’ entitlements. The URB considered and accepted the recommendation from staff and consultants that site development standards such as height, setbacks and impervious cover will effectively control the size of …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20250915-003 Date: September 15, 2025 Subject: Urban Renewal Plan Amendment – Cocktail Lounge as conditional use for 1201 E 11th St. Motioned By: Watson Seconded By: Motwani Recommendation The Urban Renewal Board remains neutral and abstains from making a recommendation, either affirmative or negative, regarding the request to amend the Urban Renewal Plan for East 11th and 12th Street brought forth by the owner of the property at 1201 E 11th St. The Urban Renewal Board authorizes Hunter Maples, Board Liaison to attend and represent the Urban Renewal Agency at any Board and Commission or City Council meetings related to the request. See attached letter for further description. Vote 5-1-0 For: Escobar, Tetey, Watson, Motwani, Davis Against: Pierce Abstain: None Absent: Hawkins Attest: Hunter Maples, Board Liaison 4118908.v1 1 of 3 To: From: Date: Subject: Mayor & City Council of Austin Urban Renewal Board September 15, 2025 Context for URB Recommendation regarding Cocktail Lounge as a conditional use for the property at 1201 E 11th St. The owner of the property at 1201 E 11th St requested an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) to add Cocktail Lounge as a conditional use. The current URP, aligned with the East 11th St Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD), allows Cocktail Lounge as a conditional use in subdistrict 1 with the condition that it is allowed on property located on the 900 and 1100 Blocks of East 11th Street (Blocks 16 and 18). The recommendation of the Urban Renewal Board (URB) is as follows: The Urban Renewal Board remains neutral and abstains from making a recommendation, either affirmative or negative, regarding the request to amend the Urban Renewal Plan for East 11th and 12th Street brought forth by the owner of the property at 1201 E 11th St. The following provides context regarding this recommendation. The URB directed staff to provide information regarding the 12th modification to the URP to ensure that the use that the owner of the property at 1201 E 11th Street has requested be added as a conditional use for that property was not previously removed in error through actions taken by the URB or inadvertently by any other party during the prior modification process. The URB was of the position that had the use been removed in error or inadvertently, it might be willing to support the requested amendment to restore such use. …
MINUTES URBAN RENEWAL BOARD September 15, 2025, 6:00 P.M. STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell W.Pierce Commissioners Jacqueline Watson, Amit Motwani, Byron Davis. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No members attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins was absent. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:08 pm with 6 members present. 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. Paul Stables addressed the board regarding Item 3. 1 of 3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on August 18, 2025 On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s second, the August 18, 2025, minutes were approved on a 6-0-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Pleasant Hill Collaborative) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and approval of a recommendation to City Council proposed by the URB regarding the requested Urban Renewal Plan amendment for 1201 E 11th St. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, a recommendation to City Council was approved on a 5-1-0 vote. 4. Discussion and approval of an amendment extending the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and DiverseArts On Commissioner Davis’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s recommendation to City Council was approved on a 6-0-0 vote. second, a 5. Discussion and approval of an amendment extending the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capitol View Arts On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s recommendation to City Council was approved on a 6-0-0 vote. second, a 6. Discussion and authorization of Chair Escobar to amend Exclusive Negotiation Agreement language to move necessary items to Phase A-2, as needed second, a On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s recommendation to City Council was approved on a 5-0-0 vote. Commissioner Pierce …
REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION September 15, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. Austin City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room 1101 301 W 2nd St., Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the 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 Ryan Sperling, Office of the City Clerk, at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Appointment Kitty McLeod, Vice Chair (she/they) District 1 Commissioner Mariana Krueger (she/her) KC Coyne, Chair (they/them) Steven Rivas (he/him) Brigitte Bandit (they/she) Jerry Joe Benson (he/him) Asher Knutson (he/him) J. Scott Neal (he/him) Garry Brown District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 Appointment District 9 District 10 VACANT Rocío Fierro-Pérez (she/her/ella) Mayor Alexander Andersen (he/him) Morgan Davis (he/him) Taylor Treviño (she/her) VACANT Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission's regular meeting of August 18, 2025. Page 1 of 4 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding the City’s Fertility Assistance Program and In vitro fertilization benefit gaps. Presentation by Selena Xie. 3. Update on LGBTQIA+-related bills in the special session of the Texas state legislature. Presentation by Miriam Laeky, Government Affairs Director, Equality Texas. 4. Discussion regarding the state of transgender rights in Texas and how the commission can respond in Austin. 5. Discussion regarding a potential survey to engage the community about areas of concern regarding the pillars included in the commission’s 2024-2025 annual report. 6. Discussion regarding the results of Austin Pride 2025. 7. Discussion on the formulation of budget recommendations for the FY2026-27 budget. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Approve the formation of a working group to formulate budget recommendations for the City of Austin FY2026- 27 Budget. 9. Approve changes to commission working group membership. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 10. Update from the Community Safety Working …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 18, 2025 The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 6:30 PM at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd St., Austin, Texas 78701, Boards & Commissions Room 1101. Commissioners in attendance in person: KC Coyne (Chair) Kitty McLeod (Vice Chair) Brigitte Bandit Jerry Joe Benson Garry Brown Morgan Davis Rocío Fierro-Pérez Asher Knutson Mariana Krueger J. Scott Neal Steven Rivas Taylor Treviño Chair Coyne called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission's regular meeting of July 21, 2025. The July 21, 2025 minutes were approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Brown’s second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Andersen was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding progress on the LGBTQ Community Center Feasibility Study Project in Atlanta and discussion of insights for the City of Austin’s LGBTQ+ Cultural Center Feasibility Study project. Presentation by Malik Brown, LGBTQ Community Center Feasibility Study Project Director, City of Atlanta and Fulton County Recreation Authority (AFCRA). Presentation by Malik Brown, LGBTQ Community Center Feasibility Study Project Director, City of Atlanta and Fulton County Recreation Authority (AFCRA). 3. Update on LGBTQIA+-related bills in the special session of the Texas state legislature. Presentation by Miriam Laeky, Government Affairs Director, Equality Texas. Page 1 of 4 Item 7 was taken up after Item 6 without objection. Update by Commissioner Fierro-Pérez. 4. Discussion regarding programming and opportunities to get involved with the City of Austin Welcome Week, including avenues for collaboration with the Commission on Immigrant Affairs. Discussion was held. 5. Discussion regarding Austin Police Department responses to commissioner questions at the April 2025 commission meeting. Discussion was held. 6. Discussion regarding outcomes of the 4th World LGBTQI+ Conference for Criminal Justice Professionals. Discussion was held. 7. Update regarding the City of Austin’s FY2025-26 budget as related to commission recommendations. Item 7 was taken up after Item 4 without objection. Discussion was held. 8. Update on the progress of the City of Austin’s LGBTQ Cultural Center Task Force, including the results of the task force’s first meeting. Update by Chair Coyne. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 9. Update from the Community Safety Working Group regarding its scope and priorities, including community safety beyond policing; Austin Police Department liaison engagement; Emergency Medical …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 15, 2025 The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a special called meeting on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 6:30 PM at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd St., Austin, Texas 78701, Boards & Commissions Room 1101. Commissioners in attendance in person: KC Coyne (Chair) Kitty McLeod (Vice Chair) Brigitte Bandit Jerry Joe Benson Garry Brown Asher Knutson Mariana Krueger Steven Rivas Commissioners in attendance remotely: Morgan Davis Taylor Treviño Rocío Fierro-Pérez Chair Coyne called the meeting to order at 6:33 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Muna Hussaini – Hate Crimes Task Force Katie Lorenz – COA “Fertility Benefit” APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission's regular meeting of August 18, 2025. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Brown’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Andersen and Neal were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding the City’s Fertility Assistance Program and In vitro fertilization benefit gaps. Presentation by Selena Xie. The presentation was made by Selena Xie. 3. Update on LGBTQIA+-related bills in the special session of the Texas state legislature. Presentation by Miriam Laeky, Government Affairs Director, Equality Texas. Page 1 of 4 The presentation was made by Miriam Laeky, Government Affairs Director, Equality Texas. 4. Discussion regarding the state of transgender rights in Texas and how the commission can respond in Austin. Discussed. 5. Discussion regarding a potential survey to engage the community about areas of concern regarding the pillars included in the commission’s 2024-2025 annual report. Discussed. 6. Discussion regarding the results of Austin Pride 2025. Discussed. 7. Discussion on the formulation of budget recommendations for the FY2026-27 budget. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Approve the formation of a working group to formulate budget recommendations for the City of Austin FY2026- 27 Budget. The motion to approve the formation of a working group to formulate budget recommendations for the City of Austin FY2026-27 Budget was approved on Commissioner Brown’s motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Andersen and Neal were absent. Members: Benson (Chair), McLeod, Brown, Rivas, Coyne 9. Approve changes to commission working group membership. Discussed. No action was taken. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 10. Update from the Community Safety Working Group regarding planning for the upcoming Community Safety Town Hall and outreach assignments. Update by Commissioner Benson FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Monday, September 15, 2025 – 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center Conference Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the committee 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 NOT on the agenda 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, use the QR code or the link on this agenda. For questions, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sofia Wagner at (512) 974-3393. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Jeffrey Acton Trey McWhorter Judah Rice CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Operations Committee purview, as outlined in Historic Landmark Commission bylaws Equity-Based Preservation Plan progress dashboard and implementation plan Feedback on list of potential educational and outreach materials Possible changes to historic preservation sections of the Land Development Code Proposed near-term items for Committee review and input 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 the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Operations Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at 512-974-1446. ,£, First Floor City of Austin Permitting and Development Center () OD Coffee Shop South Elevator;; ' lNo,-k:,t;;.tio,os 110-8.01 · 1108.16 Courtyard Employee Entrance Dr.;wing not toswle, repr...sentatioo purposes only. . Event Center Trahng Parking Garage l Elevators Restrnoms Employee Break Room 6.25.20 REGISTER TO SPEAK https://forms.office.com/g/7ReQu6LfJD\ Historic Landmark Commission Architectural Review Committee 2025 Meeting Schedule Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 at 4:00PM Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 at 4:00PM Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 at 4:00PM Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 at 4:00PM Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 at 4:00PM Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 at …
