************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Alice Woods, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Cynthia Hadri Planning Department DATE: September 16, 2025 RE: C14-2025-0046 – 1904 San Gabriel Postponement Request by the Staff ************************************************************************ The case above has been scheduled for the September 23, 2025, Planning Commission hearing. The Staff is requesting a postponement of the above referenced rezoning case from the September 23, 2025, Planning Commission hearing to the October 28, 2025 hearing, to allow time for the Neighborhood Plan Amendment to be reviewed. 09 C14-2025-0046 - 1904 San Gabriel; District 91 of 1
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Alice Woods, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Nancy Estrada Planning Department DATE: September 16, 2025 RE: C14-2024-0146 – 1317 East Riverside Drive Postponement Request by Applicant ************************************************************************ The Applicant requested an indefinite postponement for the above referenced rezoning case on March 25, 2025; therefore, it is being scheduled for a public hearing so the rezoning application will not expire. The Applicant requests a postponement of the above referenced case from the September 23, 2025, Planning Commission hearing to October 28, 2025, in order for Staff to review the information being provided for this case. 10 C14-2024-0146 - 1317 East Riverside Drive; District 91 of 1
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Alice Woods, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Nancy Estrada Planning Department DATE: September 16, 2025 RE: C14-2024-0147 – 1405 East Riverside Drive Postponement Request by Applicant ************************************************************************ The Applicant requested an indefinite postponement for the above referenced rezoning case on March 25, 2025; therefore, it is being scheduled for a public hearing so the rezoning application will not expire. The Applicant requests a postponement of the above referenced case from the September 23, 2025, Planning Commission hearing to October 28, 2025, in order for Staff to review the information being provided for this case. 11 C14-2024-0147 - 1405 East Riverside Drive; District 91 of 1
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION September 23, 2025, 6:00 P.M. City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room #1101 301 West 2nd St Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Amanda Afifi, Chair Yesenia Ramos, Vice Chair Dulce Castañeda Lyssette Galvan Johanna Moya Fábregas Brian Peña Jesús Perales Melissa Ruiz 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 Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on August 26, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the City of Austin emergency language access plan from the Communications and Public Information Office and the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Michael Ward Jr., President and CEO, Universal Tech Movement, regarding an updated mission, digital inclusion efforts and ways in which the commission can support UTM's pathways into technology. 4. Discussion regarding the changes to the Get to Know Your Commission sessions. 5. Discussion regarding the Tax Rate Election and the changes to FY 26-27 budget engagement and recommendations. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve updates to the membership of the Immigration Working Group. 7. Approve the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission’s 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule. 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 Christi Vitela at the City Clerk’s Department, at 512-974-2792, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For …
Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission August 26, 2025 HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 26, 2025 The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Chair Afifi called the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Amanda Afifi Johanna Moya Fábregas Melissa Ruiz Yesenia Ramos Daniela Silva Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Dulce Castañeda Lyssette Galvan PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Raquel Rivera – Invitation to Ray Lozano’s Baile Folklórico de Texas Gavino Fernandez – College Access Program Luis Acosta – College Access Program APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on July 22, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of July 22, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Silva’s motion, Commissioner Galvan’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Peña and Perales were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission August 26, 2025 2. Staff briefing regarding an introduction and an overview of Austin Equity and Inclusion by the Commission’s new Executive Liaison Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion, Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion, and Enrique Serrano, Civil Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. The presentation was made by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion, and Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of the Austin Equity and Inclusion Office’s Know Your Commission Events. Discussed. 4. Discussion of the Austin Police’s Automated License Plate Reader Program. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a Recommendation to Council to not authorize an Automated License Plate Reader Program. The Recommendation to Council in Opposition to Automated License Plate Reader Programs was approved on Commissioner Moya Fábregas’ motion, and Commissioner Galvan’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Peña and Perales were absent. 6. Approve the formation of Working Group focused on collaborating with relevant stakeholders (agencies, non-profits, service providers, the City of Austin, the faith community and others) to address disparities and enhance preventive measures for the Hispanic/Latino Immigrant community. The Working Group was formed on Vice Chair Ramos’ motion, Commissioner Ruiz’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Peña and Perales were absent. The motion to approve Chair Afifi, and …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0073 (P & P .72) DISTRICT: 3 ADDRESS: 905 Shady Lane ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: LO-MU-CO-NP SITE AREA: approximately .72 acres (approximately 31,363 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: United Association Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #286 AGENT: Bennett Consulting (Rodney Bennett) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 23, 2025: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently one single family home constructed in approximately 1946. To the east of the site is undeveloped land. To the south of the site are three single family homes constructed between approximately 1928 and 1946, and three duplexes constructed between approximately 1945 and 1958. To the west of the site (across Shady Lane) is an approximately 135,000 square foot two-story school constructed in approximately 1957, the Anita Ferrales Coy Facility, formerly known as the John T. Allan Facility. This property was rezoned through C14-2024-0019.SH, see area case histories below. To the north of the site is one two-story industrial building of approximately 22,000 square feet and one warehouse of approximately 8,000 square feet, both constructed in approximately 2015. The subject tract is approximately 1,200 feet southeast of the Springdale Station Imagine Austin Activity Center. The tract is also approximately 300 feet west of Airport Boulevard an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor. 05 C14-2025-0073 - P & P .72; District 3 1 of 11 C14-2025-0073 2 BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the property. The request would allow for reasonable use of the subject tract. There is parking for the United Association Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #286 immediately to the north of the subject tract. While the area has been traditionally single family in nature there are more intense uses along Airport Boulevard and there is a substantial redevelopment planned across Shady Lane. Granting of the request should result in an equal treatment of similarly situated properties. In 2001 the property adjoining the subject tract to the east sought a rezoning from SF-3 to GR and was granted LO (see area case histories section below). Granting this request would result in an equal treatment of a similarly situated property. …
Project Summary/Staff Report 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: 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. 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 Staff Recommendation: The Austin City Council adopted Ordinance N and development 20220728-163 on July 28, 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. 2022, which modified subdistrict use o. Staff Contact: Hunter Maples Phone: 512-974-3120 Email: Hunter.Maples@austintexas.gov East 11th & 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Modification #13; District 11 of 4 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20250915 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. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: 1201 East 11th Street (C14-2025-0030) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 1201 East 11th Street ZONING FROM: CS-1-NCCD-NP and SF-3-NCCD-NP TO: CS-1-NCCD-NP and SF-3-NCCD-NP (change in a condition of zoning) SITE AREA: approximately 0.2028 acres (approximately 8,832 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: Cooee Yakka LLC DBA 1201 E. 11th Series AGENT: City of Austin (Jonathan Tomko) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff does not recommend granting a change in condition of zoning to conditionally allow a cocktail lounge use. See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. PLANNING COMMISSION / OTHER COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 16, 2024 (URB): Initiated an Urban Renewal Plan change to restore the cocktail lounge use on the subject tract as a conditional use. September 15, 2025 (URB): Motion (5-1-0) 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. December 10, 2024 (PC): Initiated rezoning for cocktail lounge to be included as a conditional use on the tract. March 25, 2025 (PC): Staff postponement request to April 22, 2025, granted. April 22, 2025 (PC): Staff postponement request to May 27, 2025, granted. May 27, 2025 (PC): Staff postponement request to June 24, 2025, granted. June 24, 2025 (PC): Staff postponement request to July 22, 2025, granted. July 22, 2025 (PC): Staff postponement request to August 26, 2025, granted. August 26, 2025 (PC): Staff postponement request to September 23, 2025, granted. September 23, 2025 (PC): Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: Update to the Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) On April 23, 2020, Council adopted Resolution No. 20200423-039 which initiated an amendment to the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District to: 07 C14-2025-0030 - 1201 E. 11th Street; District 1 1 of 26 C14-2025-0030 2 Update the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District to (1) put in place the zoning to support the Urban Renewal Plan to maximize the value of the Urban Renewal Agency's properties while continuing to promote the …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0078 - 10200 McKalla Place DISTRICT: 7 ADDRESS: 10200-10202 McKalla Place ZONING FROM: NBG-WMU-NP TO: NBG-CMU (Gateway Zone)-NP SITE AREA: 6.7567 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 10200 McKalla Place LP AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends NBG-CMU-NP, North Burnet/Gateway-Commercial Mixed Use Subdistrict- Neighborhood Plan Combining District, zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 23, 2025 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 12 C14-2025-0078 - 10200 McKalla Place; District 71 of 21 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 6.76 acre lot that is developed with a 135,000 sq. ft. one-story warehouse structure containing office and manufacturing uses that fronts onto McKalla Place. It is one block to the east of the Rutland Drive and Burnet Road intersection and is within walking distance of the Austin FC Q2 Stadium, which is located directly to the north. The property is within the North Burnet Gateway Neighborhood Planning area and is zoned NBG-WMU- NP, North Burnet Gateway-Warehouse Mixed Use-Neighborhood Plan Combining District. The lots directly to the south, east and west of this site have office/warehouse buildings, with multiple tenants, and are also zoned NBG-WMU-NP. The applicant is requesting to rezone the property from NBG-NP (WMU Subdistrict) to NBG-NP (CMU-Gateway Zone Subdistrict) to allow for the development of a residential project with associated ground floor uses (please see Applicant’s Request Letter-Exhibit C). The CMU-Gateway Zone subdistrict allows for an FAR of 12:1 and a maximum building height of up of 420 feet, with development bonuses (please see the North Burnet Gateway –CMU subdistrict General Site Development Standards-Exhibit E). The staff recommends the applicant’s request for NBG-NP (CMU-Gateway Zone Subdistrict) at this location as it is consistent with the CMU-Gateway Zone subdistrict designations to the west along Burnet Road and to the south along Rutland Drive. With the development of the Q2 stadium on the former McKalla tract to the north, there has been a transition in the zoning of the properties to the CMU-Gateway Zone Subdistrict along Burnet Road (please see the Area Case Histories table below for cases C14-2022-004 and C14-2021-0101). Gateway zones are connected to the designated Transit Corridors and allow for greater height and density in close proximity to the existing rail stations, such as the new McKalla Station, adjacent to Q2 Stadium to the north. The new station features daily operations including special …
Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm 1. January 27, 2026 2. February 24, 2026 3. March 24, 2026 4. April 28, 2026 5. May 19, 2026* 6. June 23, 2026 7. July 28, 2026 8. August 25, 2026 9. September 22, 2026 10. October 27, 2026 11. November 17, 2026* 12. December 15, 2026* *revised due to holiday
Potential Meeting Dates Meeting Date and Time Thursday, November 13, 2025 – 6 p.m. **Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – 5 p.m. **Tuesday, December 16, 2025 – 5 p.m. Location Boards and Commission, Room 1101 Council Chambers, Room 1001 Council Chambers, Room 1001 Thursday, December 18, 2025 – 6 p.m. Council Chambers, Room 1001 OR **Please note: The November 18th and December 16th meetings would be consent-only. This means there would be no discussion cases, and the meeting would need to adjourn before 5:30 p.m., as the Zoning and Platting Commission has a regular meeting in Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. November Meetings: • Thursday, November 13, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. (Boards and Commissions – Room 1101) We can meet on this date in place of November 11th, which is a City holiday in observance of Veterans Day. • Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – 5:00 p.m. (Council Chambers – Room 1001) We can meet on this date in place of November 25th to allow time for people to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday. This would be a consent-only meeting with no discussion items. The Zoning and Platting Commission will hold their regular meeting in Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. that same evening. Second December Meeting: As our originally scheduled meeting date of December 23rd is too close to the Christmas holiday, we would like your feedback on quorum availability for one of the following alternatives: • Tuesday, December 16, 2025 – 5:00 p.m. (Consent-Only Meeting) • Thursday, December 18, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. (Regular Meeting)
Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies Houmma Garba - CPIO David Alcorta – HSEM Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies: Background The City Auditor conducted two audits: one in 2016 and another in 2021, involving language access services provided by the City, which culminated in a special report and staff response. The audits found that the City may not be meeting the needs of all non-English speaking Austinites because written policies did not align with actual practice. Additionally, the Auditor found that the City did not effectively communicate with community members before and during Winter Storm Uri in 2021, especially in language other than English. Because of this, limited English proficiency (LEP) Austinites may not have had the same access to important information and may have been disproportionately impacted. Austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/auditor/audit_reports/language_access_follow_up_may_2023.pdf Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies: Language Access Translation: The conversion of written communication from one language to another in a written form. An accurate translation is one that conveys the intent and essential meaning of the original text. Interpretation: Definitions The oral rendition of a spoken message from one language to another, preserving the intent and meaning of the original message. Threshold Language: The most common spoken languages in Austin other than English. Based on this data, and data on the percentage of people who identify as not speaking English “very well” is how HSEM determined the languages to provide translation and interpretation for. Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies: Limited English Proficiency What does Limited English Proficiency mean? Limited English Proficiency (LEP) A person with limited English proficiency (LEP) cannot speak, read, write or understand the English language at a level that permits him or her to interact effectively with City staff. Individuals who communicate with American Sign Language are covered in this definition, although other Federal laws and regulations such as the Americans with Disabilities Act apply and should be considered separately. Hello! ¡Hola! 你好！ 안녕하세요! Xin chào! नमस्ते! မဂင်္လာပါ! Collaborative Partners In 2022, CPIO, HSEM and a collaboration of the City’s departmental Language Access team members established an Emergency Language Access working group. • Communiations and Public Information Office • Homeland Security & Emergency Management • Ausitn Energy • Austin Water • Austin Public Health • And review by numerous community organizations. The Working Group planning activities included: • Gathering LEP relevant data about existing City services and the communities the City serves. • A review …
12th URP Modification • April 21, 2022 – 1st Reading at City Council • June 9, 2022 – 2nd Reading at City Council • September 15, 2022 –3rd Reading at City Council (Approved/Adopted) April 21, 2022 – 1st Reading at City Council Draft URP posted as backup June 9, 2022 – 2nd Reading at City Council Draft URP posted as backup July 28, 2022 – 3rd Reading at City Council (NCCD) Version 1 Version 2 Version 3 Adopted URP URBAN RENEWAL BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20250915 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 …
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PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Woods called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Imad Ahmed Greg Anderson Peter Breton Joshua Hiller Felicity Maxwell Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Commissioners Absent: Casey Haney Patrick Howard Anna Lan Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members Absent: TC Broadnax Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 Vacancy on the Dais. 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, and the revised meeting minutes on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, September 9, 2025, and the revised meeting minutes on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Parliamentarian Ahmed’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Haney, and Commissioners Bedrosian, Howard, and Lan were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0016.05 - Shady Lane; District 3 Location: 500 Shady Lane, Colorado River Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Planning Area (Govalle) Owner/Applicant: Shady Lane at 5th & 7th, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) Industry to Mixed Use land use Applicant postponement request to October 28, 2025 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to October 28, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Parliamentarian Ahmed’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Haney, and Commissioners Bedrosian, Howard and Lan were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0005 - Shady Lane; District 3 500 Shady Lane, Colorado River Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Planning Area (Govalle) Owner/Applicant: Shady Lane at 5th & 7th, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) LI-CO-NP to LI-PDA-NP Applicant postponement request to October 28, 2025 Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to October 28, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Parliamentarian Ahmed’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Haney, and Commissioners Bedrosian, Howard and Lan were absent. 2 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0016.01 - P & P .72; District 3 Location: 905 Shady Lane, Boggy Creek Watershed; Govalle/Johnston …
REGULAR MEETING of the DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design 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 Nicole Corona, at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Saira Khan Conners Ladner Marissa McKinney Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Brendan Wittstruck The first five 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 Design Commission regular meeting on August 25, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Green Infrastructure in the Right of Way. Presented by Michelle Marx, Transportation and Public Works Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Discussion and action to recommend that City Council adopt Staff’s recommendations related to Resolution 20241121-073 on Bird-Friendly Design. Presented by Leslie Lilly, Watershed Protection Department. Discussion and action to select Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years to conduct analysis on outcomes. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Vice Chair Meiners. Discussion and action to approve the Design Commission annual schedule for 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. 7. Discussion of analysis on the Design Commission's recommendations and the final approved Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years. Discussion of the draft Urban Design Guidelines regarding the sections: Introduction, Core Principle A: Protect Pedestrians and Bicyclists from the Elements, and Core Principle B: Protect Sidewalk and Bikeway Users from Motor Vehicles. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. 9. 10. Update from the representative of the Downtown Commission regarding the meeting on September 17, 2025. Update from the representative of the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding the meeting on June 25, 2025, and August 27, 2025. Update from the representative of the Southcentral Waterfront Advisory Board …
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION September 22, 2025, at 6:00 PM Austin Energy, Mueller Assembly Rm 1111a (115). 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 Some members of the ARTS 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 Jesús Varela at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Gina Houston - Chair, Acia Gray - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Heidi Schmalbach, Muna Hussaini, Celina Zisman, Faiza Kracheni, Sharron B Anderson, Nagavalli Medicharla 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 Arts Commission Regular Meeting on August 18, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation on future funding by Dr. Lilia Rosas of Red Salmon Press 3. Presentation on a nomination to the Rally Austin Board of Directors by Theresa Alvarez, President and CEO of Rally Austin. 4. Presentation on the 2026 Bond Measure by Eric Bailey, Deputy Director, Capital Delivery Services. 5. Update on actions taken at the September 17th Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Schmalbach 6. Update on actions taken at the September 17th Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Houston 7. Discussion on Arts Commission Roles including Bylaws STAFF BRIEFINGS 8. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. 9. Staff briefing regarding update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. 10. Staff briefing on the Artist in Residence Program for Our Future 35 by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. 11. Staff briefing regarding an update on Art in Public Places by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Manager. 12. Staff briefing on the recommended changes to Ordinance Chapter 7-2 per Resolution No. 20250306-029 by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Manager. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 13. Approve the Final Design for the Duncan Park Art …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MONDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND 2025, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, RM. 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone or Teams. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak, call or email the Office of Support, (737)- 825-1684 or hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice Chair Kristina McRae-Thompson, Secretary Alicia Alston Joe Anderson, conflicted Liza Bailey Aran Belani Ashley Garling Jeremy Caballero Judith Hassan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 9/19/2025 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 on August 25th, 2025. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflicts 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 6. Part B Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) kickoff agenda and date 8. HIV Surveillance Data Presentation given by Flor Ayala-Hernandez DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. Discussion and approval of edits to governing documents a. Policies and Procedures b. By-laws c. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 10. Discussion and approval of HIV Planning Council Member Applicants a. Adryan Brown b. Henry Chan 11. Discussion and approval of Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Planning Council budget 12. Discussion and approval of funds for HIV Planning Council meet and greet 13. Discussion and approval of funds for World AIDS Day event COMMITTEE UPDATES 14. Care Strategies and Engagement Committee 15. Finance and Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 16. Discussion of workplan calendar and social calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting …
