ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C814-96-0003.20 (Pioneer Crossing PUD Amendment #20) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 3124 East Parmer Lane ZONING FROM: PUD NATURE OF AMENDMENT: TO: PUD, to change conditions of zoning The proposed amendment is a request to change the uses on parcel RA-4 from Mixed Development Residential, MDR(B) to MDR(B)/Commercial in order to provide for development of an entertainment venue. In addition, the applicant is asking for a corresponding increase to the allowable non-residential square footage of 50,000 square feet for parcel RA-4 (which increases the total allowable non-residential square footage for all Commercial tracts to 1,077,063 sq. ft.). The applicant is also requesting to add Outdoor Entertainment and Cocktail Lounge uses as permitted uses on parcels RA-8 and RA-4 and Performance Venue, Indoor Entertainment and Indoor Sports and Recreation uses as permitted uses on one parcel RA-4. Please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C. SITE AREA: 30.55 acres PROPERTY OWNER: EastVillage Land ATX, LLC; RH RA-7 Commercial QOZB LLC; YAGER HULSEY LLC; and JANIS ATX LLC (Gordon Reger) APPLICANT/AGENT: LJA Engineering (Walter Hoysa) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends PUD, Planned Unit Development District, zoning to change a condition of zoning with the following conditions: 1) A Cocktail Lounge use on Parcels RA-4 and RA-8 shall be a permitted use on the Property subject to the following conditions: a) must be used in connection with an Indoor Entertainment, Indoor Sports and Recreation or Performance Venue use, b) a maximum square footage should be specified for Cocktail Lounge as a permitted use, c) shall be a conditional use for any additional square footage beyond what is proposed with the current PUD amendment. 2) A TIA compliance memo is required. The memo should indicate how many trips have been used, how many trips are left, documentation of all fiscal receipts and 03 C814-96-0003.20 - Pioneer Crossing PUD Amendment #20; District 11 of 23 C814-96-0003.20 2 mitigations, etc. A compliance memo will also be required with any subsequent site plan application. The TIA may need to be revised upon further review. TDS has agreed to allow the applicant additional time to submit and have the compliance reviewed, as long as a final memo has been signed and approved by the 1st reading of this case at City Council. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 6, 2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 03 C814-96-0003.20 - …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2025-0376A ZAP DATE: January 6, 2026 PROJECT NAME: Living Spaces South Austin ADDRESS: 11100 S IH 35 SERVICE ROAD SB COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5 APPLICANT: Riddell Family, LP AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512) 974-2140 Heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov AREA: WATERSHED: T.I.A.: CAPITOL VIEW: 12.39 Acres Onion Creek (Suburban) N/A N/A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit for Large Retail (“Big Box”) land use on the property. Site development improvements are currently under review under a separate site plan case, SP- 2025-0161C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit. The proposed site plan complies with all requirements of the Land Development Code. SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The property is located along the west side of IH 35, north of E. FM 1626. A convenience store is currently under construction immediately at the northwest corner of IH 35 and FM 1626; the subject property is located to the north and west of the convenience store property. Both properties are zoned CS-CO. Immediately north of the subject property is driveway zoned CS-MU-CO, and north of that is an automobile dealership zoned CS-CO. Across Farrah Lane to the west is a multifamily community zoned CS-MU-CO. Across FM 1626 to the south are multifamily, medical office and convenience store land uses zoned MF-2 and CS-MU-CO. The subject property has frontage on both IH 35 and FM 1626, and the proposed site plan includes access to both roadways. The applicant is proposing a 128,710 square foot General Retail (General) store, as well as associated parking, drives and other features. Section 25-2-815 of City Code states that a store with 100,000 square feet or more of gross floor area is a “Large Retail Use” and requires a conditional use permit. Environmental: The site is located in the Onion Creek Watershed and subject to current watershed regulations. Transportation: All parking spaces are located on-site. 04 SPC-2025-0376A - Living Spaces South Austin; District 51 of 9 Living Spaces South Austin SPC-2025-0376A 2 SURROUNDING CONDITIONS: Zoning/ Land Use Site: North: East: South: West: CS-CO, Undeveloped CS-MU-CO, CS-CO, Driveway, Automobile dealership IH 35 MF-2, CS-MU-CO, Multifamily, Medical office, Convenience store CS-MU-CO, Multifamily NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Onion Creek Homeowners Assoc. Friends of Austin Neighborhoods South Austin Neighborhood Alliance (SANA) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20241204-002 Date: December 4, 2024 Subject: Dredge of Channel Rd. Lagoon, SP-2023-0376D Motion by: Jennifer Bristol Seconded by: Perry Bedford WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting to vary from LDC 25-8-261(C)(9)(a) to allow more than 25 cubic yards of dredging in Lake Austin; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in Lake Austin Watershed Water Supply Rural Classification, Desired Development Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends the variance with the following conditions: 1. Protect the natural shoreline areas and larger wetland Critical Environmental Feature (CEF) W-13 by providing a 3:1 H:V slope from the lake bottom elevation at the shoreline to the final dredge depth. 2. Provide additional wetland mitigation plantings (2,125 plantings comprised of an equal number of 6 different species of FACW and OBL species) within 5 feet of the shoreline to a maximum depth of 1 foot. 3. Provide additional wetland mitigation plantings (1,321 plantings comprised of an equal number of 6 different species of FAC and FACW species) on the other 14 existing wetland CEFs on land. 4. Restore all areas disturbed in the Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) per Standard Specification 609S.) 5. Limit dredging within the 25% and 50% Critical Root Zones (CRZ) of trees along the shoreline to outside of the existing concrete retaining walls. 6. Provide measures to minimize/avoid sediment discharge including: 1) stabilized construction entrance and access road from the Channel Rd entrance to the barge access location and, 2) silt fencing and mulch logs downslope of staging, storage and dewatering areas, and 3) stabilized dewatering area for dredge bags, 4) floating turbidity curtain downstream of the dewatering operation, and 5) floating turbidity curtain surrounding active dredge area. 7. Conduct dredging via hydraulic methods using floating excavator units and bagging of material. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following conditions; 1. Supply information about best practices in maintaining the plants and avoiding using chemicals that cause Algae blooms. Each of the property owners will receive a packet that includes the Go Green manual. 05 SP-2025-0389D - Dredge of Channel Rd. Lagoon (W/R SP-2023-0376D); District 81 of 2 2. Find a way to reuse the sediment after it is dried and evaluated for toxins. VOTE 7-0 For: Haris Qureshi, Mariana Krueger, Hanna Cofer, Perry Bedford, Jennifer Bristol, Melinda Schiera, David Sullivan Against: None Recuse: None …
Miranda Reinhard Environmental Scientist Senior, Watershed Protection Department DREDGE OF CHANNEL RD. LAGOON 4824 LAGUNA LANE, 78746 SP-2023-0376D 1 PROJECT LOCATION [2 PROJECT LOCATION Project Location Lake Austin Capitol 3 [ PROPERTY DATA • Lake Austin Watershed • Water Supply Rural Classification • Desired Development Zone • Full Purpose Jurisdiction • Council District 8 [4 PROPERTY DATA • Environmental features: • Critical Water Quality Zone • Wetland CEF • 15 Wetland Critical Environmental Features (CEFs) [5 VARIANCE REQUEST LDC 25-8-261(C)(9)(a) – CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE DEVELOPMENT 1. The variance request is to allow more than 25 cubic yards of dredging in Lake Austin. 6 VARIANCE REQUEST • Restore channel navigability • Minimum amount of dredge volume to EXISTING restore navigable depth PROPOSED 7 VARIANCE REQUEST Dredge Requirements • LDC 25-8- 261(C)(9)(a) allows 25 CY dredge per site plan • Proposing dredge 4 ft in depth (down to 488.8’ depth) • Area of dredge: 174,000 sq ft • Volume of dredge: 11,237 CY of dredge PROPOSED DREDGE 8 VARIANCE REQUEST 4301 & 4307 Michael’s Cove Similar Property Examples: • 4301 & 4307 Michael’s Cove (SP-2010-0005D) • Project approved in 2010 • Dredge down to 489’ • Removed ~5,000 CY • Taylor Slough Silt Removal Project (SP-93-0380D) • Project approved in 1993 • Dredge down to 488.3’ • Removed ~2,500 CY Taylor Slough Silt Removal Project 9 VARIANCE REQUEST Dredge Requirements • Project proposes similar dredge depth and larger volume of dredge due to larger lagoon area • Proposing dredge 4 ft in depth (down to 488.8’ depth) • Area of dredge: 174,000 sq ft • Volume of dredge: 11,237 CY of dredge PROPOSED DREDGE 10 VARIANCE REQUEST Enhancements • 3:1 H:V slope at shoreline • Limit Dredging within CRZ of trees outside shoreline 11 VARIANCE REQUEST Additional Wetland Mitigation Plantings on land CWQZ Restored with 609S Lake Austin Additional Wetland Mitigation Plantings on shoreline Enhancements: • Additional Wetland Mitigation Plantings on shoreline • Additional Wetland Mitigation Plantings on land • Restore areas disturbed in CWQZ with 609S Wetland CEFs Required Wetland Mitigation 12 VARIANCE REQUEST Enhancements: • Measures to minimize/avoid sediment discharge • Stabilized construction entrance & access road • Silt fencing & mulch logs • Stabilized dewatering area for dredge bags Floating turbidity curtain • • Hydraulic dredging methods Access Road Stabilized construction Entrance Silt fencing & mulch logs Floating turbidity curtain 13 VARIANCE RECOMMENDATION Staff determines that the findings …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: December 4, 2024 Dredge of Channel Rd. Lagoon, SP-2023-0376D Stephen Hawkins, Aqua Permits LOCATION: 4824 Laguna Ln, Austin, TX, 78746 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 8 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: Miranda Reinhard, Environmental Scientist Senior, Watershed Protection Department 512-978-1537, miranda.reinhard@austintexas.gov Lake Austin Watershed Water Supply Rural Classification Desired Development Zone REQUEST: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261(C)(9)(a) to allow more than 25 cubic yards of dredging in Lake Austin. 05 SP-2025-0389D - Dredge of Channel Rd. Lagoon (W/R SP-2023-0376D); District 81 of 67 Page 2 of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. STAFF CONDITIONS: Staff recommends the following conditions: 1. Protect the natural shoreline areas and larger wetland Critical Environmental Feature (CEF) W-13 by providing a 3:1 H:V slope from the lake bottom elevation at the shoreline to the final dredge depth. 2. Provide additional wetland mitigation plantings (2,125 plantings comprised of an equal number of 6 different species of FACW and OBL species) within 5 feet of the shoreline to a maximum depth of 1 foot. 3. Provide additional wetland mitigation plantings (1,321 plantings comprised of an equal number of 6 different species of FAC and FACW species) on the other 14 existing wetland CEFs on land. 4. Restore all areas disturbed in the Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) per Standard Specification 609S.) 5. Limit dredging within the 25% and 50% Critical Root Zones (CRZ) of trees along the shoreline to outside of the existing concrete retaining walls. 6. Provide measures to minimize/avoid sediment discharge including: 1) stabilized construction entrance and access road from the Channel Rd entrance to the barge access location and, 2) silt fencing and mulch logs downslope of staging, storage and dewatering areas, and 3) stabilized dewatering area for dredge bags, 4) floating turbidity curtain downstream of the dewatering operation, and 5) floating turbidity curtain surrounding active dredge area. 7. Conduct dredging via hydraulic methods using floating excavator units and bagging of material. 05 SP-2025-0389D - Dredge of Channel Rd. Lagoon (W/R SP-2023-0376D); District 82 of 67 Watershed Protection Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Dredge of Channel Rd. Lagoon, SP-2023-0367D Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance (current code) Variance Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261(C)(9)(a) to allow more than 25 cubic yards of dredging in …
REGULAR MEETING of the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:30 pm City of Austin Permit and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive – Room 2002 Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of this MBE/WBE Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES The public will be allowed to speak at the Advisory Committee meeting remotely by phone or in-person at the address listed above. To participate remotely, speakers must register in advance with the board liaison before the registration deadline. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted to the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when this agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Register to Speak Remotely All speakers are required to register for remote participation. Registered speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak by telephone only. The deadline for registering is 12:00pm on the day before the meeting. To register to speak, email the board liaison, Nakia James at nakia.james@austintexas.gov before the deadline. Once registration closes, the board liaison will send all speakers an email to confirm registration, provide instructions on speaking at the meeting, and the number to call in on the day of the meeting. How to Sign-Up to Speak In-Person Speakers that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If you require Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL MONDAY, JANAURY 5, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. VIRTUAL MEETING Some members of the Art in Public Places Panel 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 Art in Public Places Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-7852. CURRENT PANEL MEMBERS: Kristi-Anne Shaer, Chair Heidi Schmalbach, Arts Commission Liaison Camille Jobe Andrew Danziger, Vice Chair Bernardo Diaz Lindsey Millikan 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 Art in Public Places Panel Regular meeting on December 1, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Art in Public Places Program, including Conservation, Current Projects and Milestones. Presentation by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Manager, Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from December 15, 2025, Arts Commission Meeting. Presentation by Heidi Schmalbach, Arts Commission Liaison. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve a recommendation to the Arts Commission for the Colony Park Pool Art in Public Places Project Final Design. Presentation by Chirs Tobar and Celica Ledesma, Art in Public 5. 6. 7. Places Artists and Bryana Iglesias, AIPP Coordination, Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. Approve a recommendation to the Arts Commission for the Faulk History Center Art in Public Places Project Final Design. Presentation by Suzy Gonzalez, Art in Public Places Artist and Bryana Iglesias, AIPP Coordination, Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. Approve a letter from the Art in Public Places Panel to the Arts Commission to support the clarification of how the AIPP 2% allocation is calculated. Presentation by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Manager, Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. Approve a recommendation to Arts Commission for recommended updates to the Art in Public Places Ordinance, Guidelines, and Policies per …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026, 4:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Public Safety 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 remotely, contact Christi Vitela at participation by christi.vitela@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2792. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Enrique Duran II Kimberly Hidrogo CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair David Holmes Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith 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 Public Safety Commission regular meeting on December 1, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Police. Presentation by Robin Henderson, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. Update on the Counsel at First Appearance Program. Presentation by Travis County Public Defender’s Office, Capital Area Private Defender Service, and Equity Action. 4. 5. Discussion of the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) status of the project as of Q3 2025. Presentation by Hannah Senko, Project Manager, CSCRM Project. Discussion of Public Safety Commission officer roles, agenda, and succession planning. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Christi Vitela at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Public Safety Commission, please contact Christi Vitela at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov.
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, December 1, 2025 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, December 1, 2025 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Enrique Duran II Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kimberly Hidrogo Pierre Nguyễn Michael Sierra-Arévalo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Joel Beder – Chicano Park Lori Renteria – Martin Park Carlos León - CapMetro APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on November 3, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on November 3, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Bernhardt’s motion, Commissioner Duran’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Carroll, Holmes, Orr, and Smith were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, December 1, 2025 3. 4. The presentation was made by Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. Presentation regarding Vision Zero by Joel Meyer, Transportation Safety Officer, Austin Transportation and Public Works. The presentation was made by Joel Meyer, Transportation Safety Officer, Austin Transportation and Public Works. Introduction and overview of Austin Equity and Inclusion. Presentation by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion; Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion; and Emi Johnson, Interim Civil Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. The presentation was made by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion; Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion; and Emi Johnson, Interim Civil Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Budget Counsel at First Appearance Inclement Weather Response Public Safety Headquarters Whole Blood Wheelchair exits Sobering Center First Pilot Budget/Efficiency Improvements Community Member access to APD ADJOURNMENT Chair Ramírez adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m. without objection. 2
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION January 5, 2026 6:30 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001, 301 W 2ND STREET, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Music 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, call or email Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Pedro Carvalho – Vice Chair, Joe Silva – Parliamentarian, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Clarissa Cardenas, Clayton England, Cornice “Ray” Price Jr., Penny Jo Pullus, Celeste Quesada 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 Music Commission meeting on December 1, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on Live Music Fund collections by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment (AACME). 3. Staff briefing on FY24 Austin Live Music Fund final reports by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, AAACME. 4. Staff briefing on Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) live music performances/booking by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, and Greg Gonzalez, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, AACME. 5. Staff briefing on AACME funding programs by Laura Odegaard, Acting Division Manager, AACME. 6. Staff briefing on The Creative Reset Phase II by Candice Cooper, Acting Chief Administrative Officer and Marion Sanchez, Acting Public Information & Marketing Manager, AACME. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Downtown Commission update on priorities and recent actions by Parliamentarian Silva. 8. Music Commission strategic planning for 2026. 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 Shelbi Mitchell at the Economic Development Department, at 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov, for …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS MONDAY, JANUARY 5th, 2026, AT 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2nd ST AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS : Miriam Dorantes, Chair Adrian De La Rosa Aditi Joshi Diane Kanawati Melissa Ortega Caroline Solis AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Alondra Johnson, Vice-Chair Azeem Edwin Jeanne “Canan” Kaba Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch Meghna Roy Yohana Saucedo 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 Commission on Immigrant Affairs regular meeting on December 1st, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the upcoming programs and services for immigrant support and a recap of Welcoming Week 2025. Presentation provided by Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion and Rocio Villalobos, Immigrant Affairs Manager and DACA Liaison Officer, Austin Equity, and Inclusion. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve the Commission on Immigrant Affairs’ primary representative for the Joint Inclusion Committee. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Nekaybaw Watson at Austin City Clerk’s Office Department, at 512-974-2562 or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Commission on Immigrant Affairs please contact Nekaybaw Watson at 512-974-2562 or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov.
COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025 The Commission on Immigrant Affairs convened in a regular meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 301 W 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Johnson called the Commission on Immigrant Affairs meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alondra Johnson (Vice-Chair) Adrian De La Rosa Diane Kanawati Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Azeem Edwin Aditi Joshi Canan Kaba Melissa Ortega Yohana Saucedo Caroline Solis PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs Regular Meeting on November 3, 2025. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Joshi’s motion, Commissioner Kanawati’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Edwin was off the dais. Chair Dorantes and Commissioners Lincoln-Goldfinch and Roy were absent. 1 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding tenant and homeowner stabilization programs. Presentation provided by Susan Watkins, Division Manager, Austin Housing. The presentation was made by Susan Watkins, Division Manager, and Nefertitti Jackmon, Community Displacement Prevention Officer, Austin Housing. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Utility Assistance Program data and qualifications to apply. Presentation provided by Gerardo “Jerry” Galvan, Vice President of Customer Care Services, Austin Energy. The presentation was provided by Gerardo “Jerry” Galvan, Vice President of Customer Care Services, Austin Energy. Melissa Ortega dropped off in the middle of this item. 4. Staff briefing by Jennifer Peters, Division Manager Programs and Partnerships, Austin Public Library regarding an update on the enhanced library cards. The presentation was provided by Jennfier Peters, Division Manager of Programs and Partnerships and Christina Nelson, Division Manager, Austin Public Library. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Senior Business Process Consultant, Austin Equity and Inclusion regarding Mapping Opportunity and identifying disparities across different Austin communities. Presentation was provided by Gary Aaron, Senior Business Process Consultant, Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion regarding Mapping Opportunity and identifying dipartites across different Austin communities. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. 7. Update on the Budget Working Group regarding last meeting. Update by Vice Chair Johnson and Commissioner Kanawati. Update on the Quality-of-Life Study reading last meeting. Update by Vice Chair Johnson. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Presentation about changes to the asylum process – Commissioner De La Rosa ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned without objection at 8:50 p.m. on Commissioner Kanawati’s motion. 2
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT 1124 S IH 35, Join Zoom Meeting https://bit.ly/48oMGik Meeting ID: 896 7610 0690 Passcode: 104223 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (NOTE: THERE WILL BE A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMITATION) CITYWIDE ADVISORY BOARD UPDATE EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. CONSENT ITEMS 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on November 13, 2025 ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02927: Approval of the Property Budgets for Calendar Year 2026 for Pathways at Goodrich Place and Pathways at Chalmers Courts South, East and West 3. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02928; Approval to Submit the 2026 Public Housing Authority (PHA) Annual Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 4. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02929: Approval of Revisions to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan 5. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02930 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (The “Authority”) to take the following actions with regard to Bridge at River Place (the “Development”) in Austin, Page 2 of 95 Texas: (i) acquire the site of the Development; (ii) lease the Development site to the Owner of the Development; and (iii) such other actions necessary or convenient to carry out this resolution EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Thursday, November 18, 2025, at 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 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 Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Judah Rice, Chair Jeffrey Acton Trey McWhorter AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order or, for remote participation, no later than noon the day before the meeting, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on July 22, 2024. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on November 19, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Discussion of Historic Sign Standards. Discussion of ways to approach concerns about structural issues in older buildings. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Cara Bertron at Austin Planning at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Operations Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 2004 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Judah Rice, Chair Jeffrey Acton Trey McWhorter DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order or, for remote participation, no later than noon the day before the meeting, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on July 22, 2024. Minutes not available for approval. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on October 17, 2025. MOTION: Approve the minutes by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote: 3-0. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing regarding previous historic sign cases in Austin and good practices from other cities. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Austin Planning. Staff briefing not available. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion of Historic Sign Standards. • Commissioners reviewed suggestions from Commissioner Koch, including to clearly define hardship and when exceptions to the historic sign standards may be made, non- complying signs, and unique district character. • Commissioners reviewed good practices from other cities, including standards for both new and historic signs. Commissioners appreciated example graphics of recommended and not recommended work, as well as tables outlining sign requirements by neighborhood. • Commissioners discussed the issue of outdated standards and other documents being available online without context that they are obsolete. • Make the process for historic sign review clear, including 5-day administrative approval. • Discuss neon signs and the percentage of window coverage: are these priorities? Should they be changed? • Commissioners will do field research to identify effective and iconic signs for comparison against the historic sign standards, including on both older/historic and new large-scale buildings. • Discuss historic signs with Preservation Austin, sign fabricators, and historic sign restoration companies. Integrate historic sign standards into Historic Design Standards in the future. • • Consider significant murals on buildings that themselves may not be eligible for landmark designation. • Mary Marrero, Austin Law, responded to commissioner questions. 5. Discussion of ways to approach concerns about structural issues in older buildings. • Item will be discussed at a future meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Monday, July 22, 2024 – 11:00 AM Permitting and Development Center Conference Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, TX 78752 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: X X abs Witt Featherston Kevin Koch Carl Larosche DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. BRIEFINGS 1. Historic Sign Guidelines • Commissioners discussed issues with outdated guidelines and application forms that people find online. Staff clarified that archived public records cannot be removed. • Commissioners mentioned numerous violations of the historic sign regulations. • Commissioners discussed revising the sign guidelines to acknowledge the scale of large new buildings with signage many stories up. Clarify how the percentages in the guidelines apply to these buildings. • Commissioners discussed the need to consider address numbers and temporary signage in the guidelines. • Commissioners recommended adding illustrations (e.g., for building bays/modules) so that applicants can better understand the guidelines before planning and proposing signage. 2. Demolition By Neglect • Commissioners discussed the demolition by neglect process, including certification, enforcement, and the importance of communicating with the property owner throughout the process. • Commissioners suggested early communication with property owners to make them aware that demolition might not be an option based on eligibility for historic zoning. 3. Demolition Versus Relocation Permit Processes • Commissioners discussed making relocation applications easier in terms of process, as well as the need to have more relocation contractors and reduce relocation costs. • Commissioners reviewed a Council resolution and response regarding relocation. • Commissioners discussed considering the full lifecycle of buildings, including embodied carbon and landfill waste. ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS On Wednesday December 17, 2025 at 7pm City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission on Veterans Affairs may be participating by video conference. 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 Jesus Simental at 512-974-7742 or email at jesus.simental@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Michael Mcinerney – Chair Amber Schleuning – Vice Chair William Dahlstrom Kimberly Frantz Armando Gonzales Bryce Laake-Stanfield Jose Reyes Anita Roberts Christopher Wilson Vacant – D4 Vacant – D6 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES AGENDA 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Veteran Affairs Regular Meeting of Nov 19, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion by Gary Aaron from the City of Austin Equity and Inclusion office on developing a data-informed report designed to help the City of Austin better understand and address disparities in community conditions across neighborhoods. 3. Discussion on holding a community input meeting for input on FY27 budget priorities. Update by Commissioner Bryce Laake-Stanfield on the status of the homeless veteran 4. working group. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Please call Jesus Simental at (512) 974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov at Equity and Inclusion Department to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Commission on Veterans Affairs, please contact Jesus Simental at 512-974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE DOWNTOWN COMMISSION WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 17, 2025, 5:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Downtown 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 remotely, contact Christi Vitela at participation by Christi.Vitela@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2792. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ed Ishmael, Chair Pat Buchta David Carroll Kevin Chen Liz Coufal Jennifer Franklin Nkiru Gelles Gina Houston AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kimberly Levinson, Vice Chair Nathan McDaniel Charles Peveto Nancy Pollak Sania Shifferd Philip Wiley 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 Downtown Commission Regular Called meeting on November 19, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Presentation regarding the Great Streets Update by Jill Amezcua, Planner Principal, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget to provide feedback on priorities and proposals that may result in budget savings or operational efficiency. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. Approve the formation of a Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Working Group. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the Commission as a stakeholder in the Central City Plan process. inclusion of the Downtown FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Christi Vitela at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Downtown Commission, please contact Christi Vitela at 512-974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov.
Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Downtown Commission Regular Called Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 19, 2025 The Downtown Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Austin City Hall Boards and Commissions, Room 1101, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ishmael called the Downtown Commission Meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Ed Ishmael, Chair Kimberly Levinson, Vice Chair Pat Buchta David Carroll Gina Houston Nathan McDaniel Charles Peveto Nancy Pollak Sania Shifferd Philip Wiley COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Jennifer Franklin Nkiru Gelles PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission Regular Called meeting on October 15, 2025. 1 Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 19, 2025 The minutes from the meeting on October 15, 2025, were approved on Vice Chair Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Peveto’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Pollak abstained. Commissioner Coufal was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Presentation regarding Staff’s response to Council Resolution 20241121-073 related to Bird- Friendly design by Leslie Lilly, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, Austin Watershed Protection. The presentation was made by Leslie Lilly, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, Austin Watershed Protection. Presentation regarding the Central City District Plan by Shanisha Johnson, Principal Planner, Austin Planning. The presentation was made by Shanisha Johnson, Principal Planner, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. Presentation by Central Health regarding an overview of services as it relates to downtown Austin. Presentation by Virginia Potter, Development Director, Central Health. The presentation was made by Virginia Potter, Development Director, Central Health, and J.P. Eichmiller, Vice President of Strategy, Central Health. Presentation by Safe Streets Austin regarding one-way to two-way street conversions downtown. Presentation by Adam Greenfield, Advocacy Director, Safe Streets Austin. The presentation was made by Adam Greenfield, Advocacy Director, Safe Streets Austin. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding one-way to two-way street conversions downtown. Discussed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion of ways to save money and how commissions can assist the City of Austin Formation of a Budget Working Group Recommendation to Council regarding the addition of the Downtown Commission as a stakeholder in the Central City District Plan Planning Process. ADJOURNMENT 2 Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 19, 2025 A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 p.m. was approved on Vice Chair Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Shifferd’s second a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Coufal was absent. …
