ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0072 – Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park Rezoning DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: UNZ and CBD ZONING TO: P ADDRESS: 200 North Interstate Highway 35 Service Road Southbound and 201 ½ Red River Street SITE AREA: 3.02 acres (131,551 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: City of Austin AGENT: City of Austin (PARD - Paul Books) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant public (P) district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 9, 2025: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: October 23, 2025: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: In May 2025, City Council adopted Resolution No. 20250508-042, initiating the zoning process for the park to apply a base zoning district consistent with its current and long- standing use. Please refer to Exhibit D (Resolution No. 20250508-042). 07 C14-2025-0072 - Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park Rezoning; District 91 of 12 C14-2025-0072 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately 3.02 acres, has access to both East Third Street (level 3) and Red River Street (level 3), and borders East Second Street (level 3), Sabine Street (level 3) and North IH 35 Service Road (Southbound) (level 4). The property is designated as Unzoned (UNZ) and zoned as central business district (CBD). The surrounding area is characterized as mixed use, the properties to the north, west and south have a base zoning of central business district (CBD and CBD-CURE), the Palm Square Community Center is zoned GR-H. The east of the property borders Interstate 35 service road. Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park and has been dedicated as parkland since 1929 and is in both the Palm District Plan and The Downtown Austin Plan. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). The applicant is requesting to rezone the property to public district (P) through a City- initiated rezoning effort in response to Resolution No. 20250508-042. The purpose of this rezoning is to designate the property as parkland and support the development of new park amenities and improvements envisioned through community engagement efforts dating back to 2016. Planned improvements include revitalization of the historic Shelter House, creation of multiple play areas, new plantings, shade structures, and other community-requested amenities. This rezoning will help implement the community’s vision for Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park while supporting the goals of the Palm District Plan and Downtown Austin Plan. Please refer to Exhibit C (Applicant’s Summary Letter …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Austin Parks and Recreation Department Palm Park Shelter House Palm Park Shelter House Historic Zoning August 2025 C14H-2025-0077 Paul Books, Planner Principal Overview −Background −Historic Justification −Request for Action Background • Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park • ~ 3 acres • City Council District 9 • Along Waller Creek in Downtown Austin • Adjacent to the historic Palm School Background Background • Palm Park is part of the Waterloo Greenway connecting Lady Bird Lake to Waterloo Park through a greenway trail and activated park spaces • Waterloo Greenway received an Historic Preservation Grant to revitalize the Shelter House as part of the redevelopment of Palm Park Background • Revitalized Shelter House becomes center of activity within the Park • Stone construction is stable allowing for adaptive re-use of the structure for park programming Historic Justification • Community Value • Strong association with Austin’s Mexican American community, nearby East Austin neighborhoods, and Lower Waller Creek District • Architecture • Embodies styles of the national movement pertaining to parks and park programing in the early twentieth century • Design influenced by local architect Hugo Kuehne representing an important era of growth and investment in Austin Parks Request for Action • Recommend Historic Zoning for the footprint of the Palm Park Shelter House Thank You
CASE NUMBER: C14H-2025-0077 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET HLC DATE: August 8, 2025 PC DATE: September 9, 2025 CC Date: TBD APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission with owner agreement from Parks and Recreation Department HISTORIC NAME: Palm Park Shelter House WATERSHED: Waller Creek ADDRESS: Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park, 200 N. IH-35 Svrd. SB ZONING CHANGE: P (pending) to P-H. See department comments below. COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Grant the proposed zoning change from public use (P) (pending) to public use-historic landmark (P-H) combining district zoning. (See Department Comments for explanation of zoning timeline). LANDMARK DESIGNATION QUALIFICATIONS: architecture, community value, historical associations HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: July 2, 2025: Initiate historic zoning (10-0). August 6, 2025: Recommend historic zoning (9-0) and approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the rehabilitation of the shelter house (9-0). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: TBD CITY COUNCIL ACTION: May 8, 2025: Adopt Resolution No. 20250508-042, initiating zoning for Palm Park to a base zoning that is appropriate based on its current use and directing staff to pursue historic landmark zoning for the shelter house to comply with Heritage Preservation Grant funding regulations. CASE MANAGERS: Kalan Contreras, Planning Department, 512-974-2727/kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov Paul Books, Austin Parks and Recreation Department 512-978-1315/paul.books@austintexas.gov NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Neighborhoods Council, City of Austin Downtown Commission, Downtown Austin Alliance, Downtown Austin Neighborhood Assn. (DANA), East Austin Conservancy, El Concilio Mexican American Neighborhoods, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Lower Waller Creek, Preservation Austin, Tejano Town, Waterloo Greenway DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The shelter house’s zoning to public use (P) is currently pending, as it is located on an unzoned (UNZ) portion of land. City Council will hear the zoning application applying public (P) zoning (C14-2025-0072), as directed by Resolution No. 20250508-042, in October 2025. The subsequent rezoning from P to P-H will be heard in tandem at the same Council meeting. The property owner received a Heritage Preservation Planning Grant from the Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment in 2024. A 2022 survey report conducted for the Texas Department of Transportation identified the park and its assets as eligible for individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places. 1 1 Mitchell, R., and E. Pettis. “Historical Resources Survey Report: Capital Express Central – Intensive-level Survey: Palm Park, 200 North Interstate Highway I-35” (No. 0015-13–388, Texas Department of Transportation), 2022. 08 C14H-2025-0077 - Palm Park Shelter House; District 91 of 50 BASIS FOR …
CASE NUMBER: C14H-2025-0022 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET HLC DATE: August 6, 2025 PC DATE: September 9, 2025 CC Date: APPLICANT: Shana Feste & Brian Kavanaugh-Jones (owner-initiated) HISTORIC NAME: Stedman-Graves House WATERSHED: Shoal Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 1701 San Gabriel Street, Austin, TX 78701 ZONING CHANGE: SF-3 to SF-3-H COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Grant the proposed zoning change from family residence (SF-3) to family residence-historic combining district (SF-3-H) zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: architecture and historical associations. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: August 6, 2025: Grant the proposed zoning change from family residence (SF-3) to family residence-historic combining district (SF-3-H) zoning (9-0). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Austin Lukes, 512-978-0766 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Neighborhoods Council, City of Austin Downtown Commission, Downtown Austin Alliance, Downtown Austin Neighborhood Assn. (DANA), Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Historic Austin Neighborhood Association, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Judges Hill Neighborhood Association, Preservation Austin, Shoal Creek Conservancy DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The 2025 Downtown Austin Historic Resource Survey recommends the store building as eligible for designation as contributing resource to both a local Judges Hill historic district and a Judges Hill National Register historic district. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: The historic zoning application summarizes the Stedman-Graves house’s architectural significance and historical associations with the Stedman and Graves families, as well as to its local architect as follows: The 1927 Stedman-Graves House merits historic landmark status for its architectural design by prominent Austin architect Edwin Kreisle as a representative of the Colonial Georgian Revival style, and for its importance to the City of Austin as the home of prominent lawyer and judge, Ireland Graves, and of his wife Mary Stedman Graves, who was extremely active in the civic life of Austin. The home continues to serve as a residence in a neighborhood where homes are increasingly utilized as businesses. The Judges Hill Neighborhood Association supports the inclusion of this home into any future City of Austin and/or National Register Historic Districts.1 § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or 1 Allen, Phoebe. “1927 Home of Mary Stedman & Judge Ireland Graves, 1701 San Gabriel Street in Judges Hill.” 2025. 09 C14H-2025-0022 - Stedman-Graves House; District 91 of 37 construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; represents a rare example of an …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN EXTENSION REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SP-2018-0495C(XT2) PC HEARING DATE: September 9, 2025 PROJECT NAME: Domain Tower II ADDRESS OF SITE: 10723 Domain Drive COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7 NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: North Burnet/Gateway WATERSHED: Walnut Creek JURISDICTION: Full-Purpose APPLICANT/ OWNER: SL DOMAIN LP John Kiltz AGENT: Land Use Solutions Michele Haussmann 5612 Parade Ridge Austin, TX 78731 (512) 212-4114 CASE MANAGER: Kate Castles (512) 978-4555 kate.castles@austintexas.gov PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a three-year extension to a previously approved site plan. The proposed development includes the construction of an office building with associated improvements. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission consider the extension of this site plan permit by three years, from May 16, 2025 to May 16, 2028, based on the criteria from LDC Section 25-5-62(C)(1). 25-5-63(C) Extension of released site plan by the Land Use Commission: “the Land Use Commission may extend the expiration date of a released site plan beyond the date established by this chapter if the Land Use Commission determines that the request complies with the requirements for extension by the director under 25-5-62 (Extension of Released Site Plan by Director).” 25-5-62(C) The director may extend the expiration date of a released administrative site plan one time for a period of one year if the director determines that there is good cause for the requested extension; and (1) the director determines that: a) the site plan substantially complies with the requirements that apply to a new application for site plan approval; b) the applicant filed the original application for site plan approval with the good faith expectation that the site plan would be constructed; c) the applicant constructed at least one structure shown on the original site plan that is suitable for permanent occupancy; or d) the applicant has constructed a significant portion of the infrastructure required for development of the original site plan; SUMMARY OF SITE PLAN: LAND USE: The site is zoned NBG-NP. All site calculations are within the allowed amounts. 10 SP-2018-0495C(XT2) - Domain Tower II; District 71 of 7 SP-2018-0495C(XT2) Domain Tower II ENVIRONMENTAL: All environmental comments have been cleared. Note, the applicant posted fiscal surety in the amount of approximately $11,826 for erosion control in October 2019 with the original site plan application. TRANSPORTATION: All transportation comments have been cleared. PREVIOUS APPROVALS 10/12/2020 05/16/2024 Site Plan administrative approval. Permit expiration: 10/12/2023 One-year administrative extension approved. …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN EXTENSION REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SP-2019-0025C(XT2) PC HEARING DATE: September 9, 2025 PROJECT NAME: Domain Tower IV ADDRESS OF SITE: 10017 Alterra Parkway COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7 NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: North Burnet/Gateway WATERSHED: Walnut Creek JURISDICTION: Full-Purpose APPLICANT/ OWNER: SL DOMAIN LP John Kiltz AGENT: Land Use Solutions Michele Haussmann 5612 Parade Ridge Austin, TX 78731 (512) 212-4114 CASE MANAGER: Kate Castles (512) 978-4555 kate.castles@austintexas.gov PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a three-year extension to a previously approved site plan. The proposed development includes the construction of an office building with associated improvements. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission consider the extension of this site plan permit by three years, from May 16, 2025 to May 16, 2028, based on the criteria from LDC Section 25-5-62(C)(1). 25-5-63(C) Extension of released site plan by the Land Use Commission: “the Land Use Commission may extend the expiration date of a released site plan beyond the date established by this chapter if the Land Use Commission determines that the request complies with the requirements for extension by the director under 25-5-62 (Extension of Released Site Plan by Director).” 25-5-62(C) The director may extend the expiration date of a released administrative site plan one time for a period of one year if the director determines that there is good cause for the requested extension; and (1) the director determines that: a) the site plan substantially complies with the requirements that apply to a new application for site plan approval; b) the applicant filed the original application for site plan approval with the good faith expectation that the site plan would be constructed; c) the applicant constructed at least one structure shown on the original site plan that is suitable for permanent occupancy; or d) the applicant has constructed a significant portion of the infrastructure required for development of the original site plan; SUMMARY OF SITE PLAN: LAND USE: The site is zoned NBG-NP. All site calculations are within the allowed amounts. 11 SP-2019-0025C(XT2) - Domain Tower IV; District 71 of 7 SP-2019-0025C(XT2) Domain Tower IV ENVIRONMENTAL: All environmental comments have been cleared. Note, the applicant posted fiscal surety in the amount of approximately $26,098.16 for erosion control in October 2019 with the original site plan application. TRANSPORTATION: All transportation comments have been cleared. PREVIOUS APPROVALS 10/09/2020 05/16/2024 Site Plan administrative approval. Permit expiration: 10/09/2023 One-year administrative extension approved. …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN EXTENSION REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SP-2014-0071C(XT4) PC HEARING DATE: September 9, 2025 PROJECT NAME: All Saints Presbyterian Church ADDRESS OF SITE: 7808 Rialto Boulevard COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: Oak Hill Combined (West Oak Hill) WATERSHED: Williamson Creek JURISDICTION: Full-Purpose APPLICANT/ OWNER: All Saints Presbyterian Church David Breeding AGENT: Drenner Group Leah Bojo 2705 Bee Caves Road, Suite 100 Austin, TX 78746 (512) 807-2918 CASE MANAGER: Kate Castles (512) 978-4555 kate.castles@austintexas.gov PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a three-year extension to a previously approved site plan. The proposed development includes the construction of a religious assembly building with associated improvements. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission consider the extension of this site plan permit by three years, from March 1, 2025 to March 1, 2028, based on the criteria from LDC Section 25-5-62(C)(1). 25-5-63(C) Extension of released site plan by the Land Use Commission: “the Land Use Commission may extend the expiration date of a released site plan beyond the date established by this chapter if the Land Use Commission determines that the request complies with the requirements for extension by the director under 25-5-62 (Extension of Released Site Plan by Director).” 25-5-62(C) The director may extend the expiration date of a released administrative site plan one time for a period of one year if the director determines that there is good cause for the requested extension; and (1) the director determines that: a) the site plan substantially complies with the requirements that apply to a new application for site plan approval; b) the applicant filed the original application for site plan approval with the good faith expectation that the site plan would be constructed; c) the applicant constructed at least one structure shown on the original site plan that is suitable for permanent occupancy; or d) the applicant has constructed a significant portion of the infrastructure required for development of the original site plan; SUMMARY OF SITE PLAN: LAND USE: The site is zoned LR-NP and CS-NP. The site is subject to a letter agreement dated July 10, 2001, which stated the rules and regulations governing the project. 12 SP-2014-0071C(XT4) - All Saints Presbyterian Church; District 81 of 7 SP-2014-0071C (XT4) All Saints Presbyterian Church ENVIRONMENTAL: All environmental comments have been cleared. Note, the applicant posted fiscal surety in the amount of approximately $81,825 for erosion control in December 2014 with …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: SPC-2025-0190A 1700 South Congress PC DATE: 09/09/2025 ADDRESS: COUNCIL DISTRICT: NEIGBORHOOD PLAN: Bouldin Creek WATERSHED: East Bouldin Creek 1700 South Congress Avenue 9 OWNER: AGENT: DCW Properties, Ltd. 1704 South Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78704 COMPANY, Richard Suttle 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1300 Austin, TX 78701 (512) 435-2310 CASE MANAGER: Alyse Ramirez alyse.ramirez@austintexas.gov (512) 978-1750 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit for a cocktail lounge use within an existing building. The proposed cocktail lounge area is within an existing building and no construction is proposed with this site plan. The hours of operation will be 10AM – 10PM Monday through Saturday and 12PM – 10PM on Sundays. No amplified sound will be used at the site. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit because it meets all applicable criteria. The site plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code requirements prior to site plan release. PROJECT INFORMATION: AREA: 2,697 sq. ft. cocktail area in an existing 6,906 sq. ft. site EXIST. ZONING: CS-V-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP REQUIRED PARKING: N/A SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The lot is zoned CS-V-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP (General Commercial Services Vertical Mixed Use Conditional Overlay Equitable Transit Oriented Development Density Bonus Equitable Transit Oriented Development in a Neighborhood Plan). The existing building is 6,906 square feet and the 2,697 square foot cocktail area will be located inside the existing building, no outdoor space is utilized. A zoning change application is in review, 13 SPC-2025-0190A - 1700 South Congress; District 91 of 6 SPC-2024-0113A 2 case number C14-2025- 0044, to allow a cocktail lounge to operate within the retail space. Since Cocktail Lounge is a conditional use in the CS-1 zoning district, the site plan must be approved by a Land Use Commission. There are no schools, churches, or hospitals within 300 feet of the subject site. Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit request. Environmental: The site is located in the East Bouldin Creek Watershed and subject to the Urban Watershed regulations. There were no Environmental review comments. Transportation: Parking spaces are located on South Congress Avenue. All Transportation comments have been cleared. SURROUNDING CONDITIONS: Zoning/ Land Use North: South: West: East: CS-V-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP, Restaurant (General) CS-V-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP, Commercial SF-3-NP, Residential CS-MU-V-ETOD-DBETOD-NP, Commercial NEIGHBORHOOD ORGNIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association Bouldin …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: 1169 Hargrave Street (C14-2025-0049) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 1159 ½ and 1169 Hargrave Street; 2407 ½ Sol Wilson Avenue ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: CS-MU-CO-NP SITE AREA: approximately 1.62 acres (approximately 70,567 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: American Can AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle Jr.) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay- neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. The conditional overlay would limit the height of a building or structure or portion of a building or structure to no more than 40 feet above ground level and prohibit the following 27 uses: - Agricultural sales and services - Automotive rentals - Automotive washing (of any type) - Building maintenance services - Commercial blood plasma center - Convenience storage - Adult oriented businesses - Alternative financial services - Automotive repair services - Bail bond services - Campground - Construction sales and services - Drive through as an accessory use (to any use) - Drop-off recycling collection facility - Equipment repair services - Exterminating services - Kennels - Limited warehousing and distribution - Monument retail services - Pedicab storage and dispatch - Vehicle storage - Equipment sales - Funeral services - Laundry services - Maintenance and service facilities - Pawn shop services - Service station The conditional overlay would also conditional allow the following two uses: - Hotel-motel - Outdoor sports and recreation See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. PLANNING COMMISSION / OTHER COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 26, 2025: Neighborhood postponement request to September 9, 2025 granted. September 9, 2025: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: 03 C14-2025-0049 - 1169 Hargrave Street; District 11 of 16 TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: A structure on the property has been identified as the former Rosewood Elementary School. Portions of the building are likely eligible for historic landmark designation. Thus, any demo, additions, or other modifications involving removal of historic materials would need to be reviewed by the Historic Landmark Commission. Please see Exhibit E below which contains an email from the Historic Preservation Officer detailing the process. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tract is home to a school constructed in approximately 1939, currently being utilized American Can Academy, an alternative charter school. There is also a paved and unpaved parking lot on the site. The site is the …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0029 (Airport 38 Rezone) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 3811 Airport Boulevard ZONING FROM: CS-MU-V-NP TO: CS-MU-V-DB90-NP SITE AREA: approximately 1.1326 acres (approximately 49,336 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: 3811 Airport 2017 LP AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use- density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 12, 2025: Staff postponement request to September 9, 2025. September 9, 2025: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: TBD ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229- 073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The applicant is requesting general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-DB90-NP) combining district for a proposed development that would include multi-family units requiring an affordable component. A building constructed under density bonus 90 (–DB90) standards allows for a mix of residential uses and commercial uses, and the result is typically retail, restaurants and offices on the ground floor, and residential units on upper levels. The overall project as proposed would consist of approximately 160 residential units, approximately 5,000 square feet of retail and approximately 5,000 square feet of office. (see exhibit D: TIA Determination Worksheet for more information) 06 C14-2025-0029 - Airport 38 Rezone; District 11 of 15 C14-2025-0029 2 The property is located within the East MLK Combined Neighborhood Planning Area (MLK) and is located within an area that was initiated by the City to zone certain tracts within the Neighborhood Plan area to accommodate the -V zoning district in 2008 (Ordinance No. 20071213-089). A development utilizing the “density bonus 90” incentives is permitted with a base CS district, and must include an affordability component for residential use in order to obtain incentives, including height maximum of 90 feet in the CS district (60 feet base plus 30 feet incentive) and relaxation of development and compatibility …
Sept 2, 2025 RE: Case Number: SPC-2025-0190A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Project Address: 1700 South Congress Request: To allow an existing 2,657-square-foot retail space to also establish a cocktail lounge. Dear Ms. Ramirez, The Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association does not oppose this Conditional Use Permit. The zoning committee met with the applicant’s attorney on July 31, 2025, and was in favor of the Conditional Use Permit. These are the agreed hours of operation: Monday-Saturday: 10 am - 10 pm Sunday: 12pm - 10pm (No alcohol sales before noon per TABC code) According to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), alcohol sales are authorized from 7 a.m. to midnight every day, except for Sundays, during which sales are allowed from 12 p.m. to 1 a.m. A special late-hours permit is required for sales extending until 2 a.m. The suggested hours for this Conditional Use Permit (CUP) are more restrictive and match the hours of operation for alcohol-serving restaurants along South Congress Avenue. Best regards, Greg Smith, President Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association Cc: Alyse Ramirez, Shakayla Stevenson, Melissa Beeler, Richard Suttle, Jewels Cain Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association, P. O. Box 3683, Austin, Texas 78764 13 SPC-2025-0190A - 1700 South Congress; District 91 of 1
September 7, 2025 Planning Commission City of Austin Dear Planning Commission Members, This letter supplements my letter of August 25th and requests that you deny two requests for the Austin Can Academy property in District 1 including denial of: (1) rezoning the part of a property that faces the Sol Wilson and Bedford from Residential to Commercial Mixed Use (case C14-2025-0049) and (2) rezoning the entire property from Civic to Mixed Use (case NPA-2025- 0008.01). The subject property has a different setting on the north than the south, as appropriately reflected in the current zoning. The subject property faces Rosewood Street on the south, Hargrave Street on the west, Sol Wilson Street on north, and Bedford Street on the east. Rosewood and Hargrave Streets are larger streets that have other public and commercial uses and larger vehicle capacity. Sol Wilson and Bedford Streets are lined with single-family residences and both terminate in dead-ends. Please see attached for an overlay showing adjacent property uses and street types as well as photographs of the area. This rezoning application is inappropriate since it pushes commercial use into a neighborhood of single-family residences, is along two low-capacity, ASMP Level 1 dead-end streets, and is unbalanced with the zoning on the Sol Wilson Street to the east of Bedford Street. In the virtual public meeting hosted by the City, the developer (who doesn’t currently own the property) expressed a desire to adaptively re-use the historic Rosewood Elementary School building and construct additional buildings and parking on the site. They reported that single- family housing is planned for the area currently zoned single-family residential. I recommend that Single-Family Residential zoning be retained on low capacity Sol Wilson and Bedford Streets where adjacent to single-family housing, in accordance with the developer’s own plans. I also recommend that part of the property be rezoned to Commercial where it is adjacent to existing Commercial zoning, public uses, and higher capacity streets. An overlay showing this option (compared to the existing zoning and application zoning) is attached. In the two weeks since the original hearing on this case was postponed, I’ve been able to talk with approximately 30 neighbors about the proposed rezoning. My neighbors and I are unanimous in three main desires for the property: 1. We are opposed to rezoning. Rezoning is not necessary for the planned redevelopment as reported in the virtual public meeting. We are supportive …
September 2, 2025 The Hon. Mayor Kirk Watson The Hon. Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes Hon. Members of the Austin City Council 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 Dear Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and Council Members: Below please find recommendations from the City of Austin Planning Commission to the Austin City Council on the advancement and repair of housing-related criteria and amendments to the City’s technical codes. The adoption of HOME Phase 1 (December 2023), and HOME Phase 2 (May 2024) marked a substantial milestone in the history of this City, in its ongoing efforts to make all types of housing attainable, efficient and more affordable to its citizens The adoption of HOME Phase 1 (December 2023), and HOME Phase 2 (May 2024) marked a substantial milestone in the history of this City, in its ongoing efforts to make all types of housing attainable, efficient and more affordable to its citizens. Such a change, to allow more residential scale housing with a simple building permit after almost 40 years, has required a series of alterations to numerous rules and regulations across various departments. By now, almost every city department has crafted new regulations in response to HOME, including the adoption of local amendments to state or federal technical codes (e.g., fire and water), the delivery of service criteria (e.g., AE and Austin Water), or the criteria manuals required by Transportation and Watershed. Serious concerns about the impact of these alterations on HOME’s effectiveness have arisen from these new regulations, concerns so serious that if they remain unaddressed, a substantial portion of the new housing capacity envisioned by this Commission and by Council for HOME will remain locked away behind new or conflicting regulations and related costs. Most of these changes reflect staff’s earnest efforts on this matter, while some far exceeded their mandate. But each department, almost without exception, generated new criteria that added new requirements, raised costs or contradicted other regulations, the net effect of which is to reduce the ability of HOME to produce residential-scale housing, especially for third units. Examples of several of these issues can be found in the attached addendum to the resolution below. The following recommendations are a starting point for efforts to ensure that two or three units are just as easy and cost effective to build as one unit, to simplify HOME regulations and to increase HOME’s ability meet its goal …
• Outlook Case (14-2025-0049 From Sam< Date Tue 9/9/2025 10:55 AM To Tomko, Jonathan <. > You don't often get email from Learn why this is imP.ortant I Good morning Mr. Tomko, External Email - Exercise Caution My name is Sam Gollub and I am a homeowner and neighbor in the Rosewood community. I live just a short block from the former Can Academy which is currently being considered for rezoning for commercial use (Case C14-2025-0049). I am reaching out to urge you to reconsider the proposed rezoning . I enjoy walking around our quiet streets, waving to neighbors and hearing the birds sing in the morning and the insects chirp in the evening. A main reason I moved into this neighborhood and have continued to stay here is for its residential charm. The rezone has the potential to take much of what I love about my home away. But it is not all about me. I know many of the other households feel the same, particularly the ones with children. Furthermore, I used to work in partnership with HACA and the Booker T Washington neighborhood sits across from Can Academy. The children who walk to school, play in their playground or ride the bus rely on the safety of our residential streets. A rezone brings increased car traffic, threatening their security. Thank you for listening, Sam Gollub (339) 927-4001 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at " I 03 C14-2025-0049 - 1169 Hargrave Street; District 11 of 1
Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Determination Worksheet Applicant must complete this worksheet except where noted for TPW Staff. Please submit completed worksheet to the TIA Determination Worksheet portal (https://atd.knack.com/development- services#services/traffic-impact-analysis-determination/) for review and signature. Project Name: Location: Applicant: Telephone No: Application Type: *Indicates determination is optional Dev. Assessment (Zoning) Zoning Site Plan Dev. Assessment (Site Plan)* Concept Site Plan* By checking the box below, the applicant acknowledges that City Council has adopted a Street Impact Fee (SIF) program effective December 21, 2020, and that street impact fees will be assessed for any building permit pulled on or after June 21, 2022. For more information on the Street Impact Fee program, please visit www.austintexas.gov/department/street-impact-fee Applicant acknowledgment of Street Impact Fee program EXISTING: Tract Number Tract Acres Units** Zoning Land Use I.T.E. Code Trip Rate Trips Per Day FOR TPW STAFF USE ONLY Please note that existing trip generation in the above table is applicable only to this worksheet. Existing trip generation for use in transportation studies and SIF calculations shall be determined separately. PROPOSED: Tract Number Tract Acres Units** Zoning Land Use I.T.E. Code Trip Rate Trips Per Day FOR TPW STAFF USE ONLY **Applicable based on land use (e.g., dwelling units for residential, building square footage for commercial, etc.) ABUTTING ROADWAYS: Street Name Proposed Access (Y/N) Proposed Number of Driveways ASMP Street Level 1 of 2 Revised 03/19/2024 06 C14-2025-0029 - Airport 38 Rezone; District 11 of 2 FOR TPW STAFF USE ONLY A Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan is required. For more information on the contents required in a TDM Plan, please refer to Section 10 of the Transportation Criteria Manual (TCM) or contact a Lead Development Review Engineer. A traffic impact analysis is required. The consultant preparing the study must contact a Lead Development Review Engineer to discuss scoping requirements prior to beginning the study. Please see below for the type of study required; for more information on each study, please refer to Section 10 of the TCM. Full TIA Transportation Assessment (TA) Zoning Transportation Analysis (ZTA) TIA Compliance A traffic impact analysis is NOT required. Traffic generated by the proposal does not exceed the thresholds established in the City of Austin Land Development Code (LDC). Mitigation per LDC 25-6-101 may still apply. The traffic impact analysis has been waived for the following reason: A neighborhood traffic analysis (NTA) is required per LDC 25-6-114. The applicant may have to …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Anderson called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Imad Ahmed Greg Anderson Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Peter Breton Joshua Hiller Anna Lan Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Casey Haney Patrick Howard Felicity Maxwell Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members Absent: TC Broadnax Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 Vacancy on the Dais. 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Fayez Kazi: Reflected on his time serving on the Planning Commission and thanked all those who are currently serving. Awais Azhar: Gave his goodbye to the Planning Commission, reflected on his time serving, provided advice to those still serving, and thanked them for their time. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on August 26, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of August 26, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Powell’s motion, Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez’s second on a 11-0 vote. Commissioner Haney was off on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0008.01 - 2406 Rosewood Ave; District 1 Location: 2406 Rosewood Avenue, 2407 ½ Sol Wilson Avenue, 1159 ½ and 1169 Hargrave Street, Boggy Creek Watershed; Rosewood Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: American Can, a Texas non-profit corporation Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) Civic to Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The public hearing was closed by Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez, seconded by Commissioner Skidmore, on a 12-0 vote. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of Mixed Use land use for NPA-2025- 0008.01 - 2406 Rosewood Ave, located at 2406 Rosewood Avenue, 2407 ½ Sol Wilson Avenue, 1159 ½ and 1169 Hargrave Street, was approved on Commissioner Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Lan’s second, on a 12-0 vote. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0049 - 1169 Hargrave Street; District 1 2407 ½ Sol Wilson Avenue, 1159 ½ and 1169 Hargrave Street, Boggy Creek Watershed; Rosewood Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: American Can, a Texas non-profit corporation Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) From SF-3-NP to CS-MU-CO-NP Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The public hearing was closed by Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez, seconded by Commissioner Skidmore, on a 12-0 vote. …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025, 11:00 AM HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT’S LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E BEN WHITE, BLDG. 500 AUSTIN, TX 78741 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Mitchell Kreindler Farah Ahmed, Vice Chair Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Matthew Chustz, 512-974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. The committee may go into a closed session under the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from legal counsel on any item on this agenda. CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting on August 18, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion and action regarding the appointment of a three-member board to examine Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services Medic Michael Ozuna’s fitness for duty, and to submit a report to the commission, department head, and the Medic pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.081, and Rule 15.04 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. Discussion and action to question the fitness for duty determination made of an Austin Fire Department firefighter, Arturo Liscano, by the firefighter’s personal physician; and if questioned, to appoint a physician to examine Auturo Liscano pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.081 and Rule 15.04 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. 4. Discussion and action to approve the 2026 regular meeting schedule of the Fire Fighters’ Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission. 5. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates and times. EXECUTIVE …
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 MINUTES FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Austin TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Mitchell Kreindler, Commissioner Commissioners Absent: Farah Ahmed, Vice Chair Staff in Attendance: Jaclyn Gerban, Assistant City Attorney Matthew Chustz, M&CS Manager Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator Rogue Huitron, Civil Service Coordinator Meca Thompson, Civil Service Coordinator Sylvester Martin, Civil Service Coordinator CALL TO ORDER Chair Thomas called the meeting to order at 11:01 a.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting on August 18, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on August 18, 2025, were approved on Chair Thomas’ motion, Commissioner Kreindler’s second on a 2-0 vote. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and action regarding the appointment of a three-member board to examine Austin- Travis County Emergency Medical Services Medic Michael Ozuna’s fitness for duty, and to submit a report to the commission, department head, and the Medic pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.081, and Rule 15.04 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. This item was withdrawn. 3. Discussion and action to question the fitness for duty determination made of an Austin Fire Department firefighter, Arturo Liscano, by the firefighter’s personal physician; and if questioned, to appoint a physician to examine Auturo Liscano pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.081 and Rule 15.04 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. The motion to not question the report from Arturo Liscano’s personal physician was approved on Chair Thomas’ motion, Commissioner Kreindler’s second on a 2-0 vote. The action of the Commission did not require appointment of a physician. 4. Discussion and action to approve the 2026 regular meeting schedule of the Fire Fighters’ Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission. The motion to approve the 2026 …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING September 9th, 2025 – 6:30 PM Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions – Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. 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, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3108 or edward.blake@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Cassandra Medrano South Austin Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Nyeka Arnold North Austin Valerie Menard St. John’s Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Sonia Martinez East Austin Lyric E. Wardlow Public Sector Appointee Ebonie D. Trice Colony Park Tisha-Vonique Hood Public Sector Appointee Taniquewa S. Brewster Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland Vacant Private Sector Appointee Vacant Public Sector Appointee Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. 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 August 12th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). 3. Presentation from Cap Metro regarding their expansion plan and how it will serve vulnerable populations (Jocelyn Vokes, Director Government Affairs and Celso Baez III, Director Government Affairs, Capital Metro). 4. Presentation on the Displacement Risk Area Maps and Dashboard (William Swinton-Ginsberg, Planner Senior, and Dr. Marla Torrado, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing). WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Updates on the CDC Planning Meeting (Chair Elias). 6. Updates from the first meeting and plans for future meetings from the Housing Committee (Housing Committee Chair Longoria) DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION 7. Discussion …
Displacement Risk Area Maps 2022 Update Housing Department Displacement Prevention Division Overview ▪ Analysis background ▪ Findings ▪ Next steps ▪ Q & A 2 Analysis background Uprooted Study ▪ Identify and prioritize gentrifying neighborhoods where residents are at the highest risk of displacement ▪ Matching strategies to the needs of vulnerable residents in these neighborhoods. ▪ 3-part analysis: – Vulnerability – Demographic Change – Housing Market Analysis 3 Analysis background What are the Displacement Risk Categories? ▪ Vulnerable: Vulnerable populations present, no significant demographic change, some tracts are near or contain high-value and high-appreciation areas. ▪ Active Displacement Risk: Vulnerable populations present, active demographic change, accelerating or appreciating housing market. ▪ Chronic Displacement Risk: Many vulnerable populations have been displaced, demographic changes have occurred, and the housing market has appreciated or is appreciating. 4 How do we determine Displacement Risk? ▪ Variables used to determine Displacement Risk Areas taken from ACS 5-Year Estimates (2018-2022) – % Non-white – % Children in poverty – % Population without a bachelors degree – % Renter – % Low income – Median income – Housing costs – Median home value – Median rent 5 Gentrification Type and Simplified Displacement Risk Category Vulnerable Populations Demographic Change ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ X ✘ ✘ ✘ ✓ ✓ ✓ Housing Market Stable Gentrification Type Displacement Risk Stable Vulnerable Adjacent Susceptible Accelerating Accelerating Appreciated Appreciated Early Type 1 Dynamic Late Active Continued Loss Chronic 6 2020 Displacement Risk Areas ▪ Active Displacement ▪ Chronic Displacement ▪ Vulnerable to Displacement ▪ Historic Displacement 7 2020 Displacement Risk Areas 2022 Displacement Risk Areas ▪ Active Displacement ▪ Chronic Displacement ▪ Vulnerable to Displacement ▪ Historic Displacement 8 Findings 2020 - 2022 Comparison Typology Vulnerable Active Chronic Historical TOTAL 2020 (Census tracts) 39 2022 (Census tracts) 47 34 22 5 100 31 30 8 116 9 Project Connect Anti Displacement Dashboard 10 What’s driving the growth of Displacement Risk Areas? ▪ Large increases in housing costs drove much of the growth, especially owner-occupied – Median home values in Displacement Risk Areas increased by 34%, compared to 29% MSA Average though some areas experienced less relative growth ▪ Changes in economic and demographic factors – Median Family Income grew, especially in Chronic Displacement Risk areas – Large increase in individuals with a Bachelor’s degree across region – Small decrease in POC living in Displacement Risk Area tracts – Increase in …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 12th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on AUGUST 12th, 2025, at the Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions – Room 1101, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cynthia Jaso Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Sonia Martinez Raul Longoria Valerie Menard Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cassandra Medrano Jenny Achilles (Vice Chair) Jo Anne Ortiz Lyric Wardlow Taniquewa Brewster Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Ebonie Trice Nyeka Arnold Tisha-Vonique Hood Staff Members in Attendance Chase Bryan Chris Duran Ed Blake Ellis Morgan Jill Smith Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) Nefertitti Jackmon CALL TO ORDER Chair Noe Elias called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM, with 9 members in attendance. 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. No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the July 8th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Ortiz seconded, and the July 8th, 2025, minutes were approved on an 8-0-0 vote. Commissioner Medrano was off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action on the updated gap financing application process, highlight recent rewards, and request two Community Development Commissioners to volunteer to the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) (Chris Duran, Financial Analyst IV, and Ellis Morgan, Financial Analyst IV, Austin Housing). Chris Duran and Ellis Morgan presented. Commissioner Menard and Commissioner Medrano were nominated to the Housing Investment Review Committee. Both accepted the nomination. PUBLIC HEARING 3. Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2026 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan, as required by 1) US Department of Health and Human Services, and 2) the Texas Administrative Code, Title 10, Part 1, Chapter 6, Subchapter B, §6.206 (Jill Smith, Acting Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Jill Smith presented. Chair Noe Elias closed the public hearing. 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 by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route through …
Community Services Block Grant 2025 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report September 9, 2025 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low-income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s seven (7) Neighborhood Centers. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources. ◼ Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); ◼ Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); ◼ Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality-of-life issues); ◼ Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories 2025 Contract Budget Cumulative Expenditures as of 7/31/25 % of Total Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $1,140,731.00 $326,748.82 $175,700.02 $135 $502,583.84 44% 1 Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 19 Success Rate% 44% Austin Public Health Report on PY24 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Basic Needs; Employment; Health; Income Report Date July FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % 4 4E 5 5B 5D SRV 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers Service Description Rent Payments Utility Payments Immunizations (Flu) Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility Determinations Transportation Emergency Clothing 3A.1 Total number of volunteer hours donated to the Agency Programmatic/Administrative Updates 1000 414 414 41% #Enrolled #Achieved 20 50 37 53 19 48 Success Rate % 95% 96% Number Served 414 …
Anti-Displacement Community Acquisition Program (ADCAP) Review and Recommendations for Consideration Chase Bryan, Senior Planner Housing Department August 2025 Content ADCAP Background & Overview Findings from the Staff Report Recommendations from the Staff Report Implementation Options & Next Steps ADCAP Background & Overview Creation 2020 community advocacy for rapid acquisition funds for 501(c)3 community development organizations, allocated from the $300 million in Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funding ADCAP created in December 2021 after direction from Council Resolution No. 20210204-062 $8 million allocation 2 main functions of ADCAP: – Protect housing and land from speculation in gentrifying areas – Support nonprofit community development organizations 4 ADCAP Guideline Overview Zero-interest forgivable or non-forgivable loans (AHFC discretion) for real property acquisition Rolling application with a relatively quick award timeline Available to 501(c)3 nonprofit developers Small sites (1 acre or less) May only be used within a Displacement Risk Census Tract and within 1 mile of a Project Connect bus or rail line Income requirements: – At least half of the housing units must be affordable to households earning 50%MFI (rental) or 80%MFI (owner) – Affordability periods are 40 years for rental and 99 years for ownership 5 ADCAP Awards to Date, 2022-2024 6 ADCAP Awards to Date $8 million allocated $3,600,000 awarded $4,400,000 remaining Project Owners + Partners 8402 Garcreek Cir. 3306 Vintage Hills 300 Carmen Court 302 Carmen Court 8301 Riverstone Dr. 806 Vargas Rd. 8418 Riverstone Dr. Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority + Equidad ATX Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation Austin Revitalization Authority Affordable (income- restricted) Units 4 units, rental, (4) 2- bed 4 units, rental, (4) 2- bed 4 units, rental, (2) 2- bed, (2) 1-bed 4 units, rental, (2) 2- bed, (2) 1-bed 3 units, ownership, (4) 3-bed 2 units, ownership, (1) 2-bed, (1) 3-bed 4 units, rental, (4) 2- bed Award Amount $458,000 $780,000 $650,000 $650,000 $150,163 $240,000 $674,000 Lot Size (acres) Year of Acquisition 0.36 0.23 0.21 0.22 0.31 0.15 0.23 2022 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024 2024 7 ADCAP Awards to Date $8 million allocated $3,600,000 awarded $4,400,000 remaining Project Owners + Partners 8402 Garcreek Cir. 3306 Vintage Hills 300 Carmen Court 302 Carmen Court 8301 Riverstone Dr. 806 Vargas Rd. 8418 Riverstone Dr. Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Community Development Commission Recommendation Number: (20250909-7) Reopen the ADCAP Application to coincide with the beginning of the Fiscal Year 2026 WHEREAS, in November of 2020, Austin voters approved $300M to fight displacement caused by the Project Connect proposed rail line; WHEREAS, in December 2021, the Austin Housing and Planning Department launched the Anti- Displacement Community Acquisition Program (ADCAP); WHEREAS,, the ADCAP provides zero-interest, refundable and non-refundable forgivable loans to non- profits for the acquisition of land and property; WHEREAS, the ADCAP aims to grow and further the production of affordable housing; WHEREAS, the ADCAP aims to protect housing and land from speculation caused by Transit Oriented Development (TOD) in gentrifying areas; WHEREAS, , the ADCAP was allocated $8 Million for this purpose; WHEREAS, the ADCAP had a rolling application process from to. WHEREAS, in October 2024, the Housing Director called for a pause in the program to review and identify opportunities for improvement. WHEREAS, the Housing Department Staff made long-term recommendations that require council approval; WHEREAS, the Housing Department Staff also made short-term recommendations that can be implemented now; NOW, THEREFORE, the Community Development Commission encourages the Austin City Council to adopt the proposed short-term recommendations to improve the program. BE IT RESOLVED, the Community Development Commission advises the Austin Housing Staff to reopen the Anti-Displacement Community Acquisition Program application to coincide with the beginning of Fiscal Year 2026. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________
Transit Plan 2035 Draft Scenario Overview September 2025 What is a Transit Plan? Transit Plan 2035 is our vision and roadmap for the CapMetro System over the next 5 to 10 years. We typically update our transit plan every 5 years • Last updated in 2015 with a scheduled 2020 update • Connections 2025 Service Plan Cap Remap We want to work with the community, and stakeholders to co‐create a guiding document for Central Texas’ transit system. 2 Transit Plan 2035 Timeline 3 Data Based Development Development The combination of community outreach feedback, travel patterns, operations, and market data help us identify changes to the network. Community Outreach Round 1 Engagement Summary (Public) Market Analysis Existing Conditions Virtual Report (Public) 4 Transit Propensity What is the Transit Propensity Index? Identifies areas with high demand for transit service by combining and scoring ridership and equity metrics. Underserved High Propensity Clusters (circled on map): 1. US 183 corridor (West of MoPac) 2. N. MoPac & US 183 3. Windemere 4. Walnut Creek at I-35 5. Slaughter Lane Georgetown Leander Cedar Park Round Rock CapMetro Service Area Propensity Level Top 20% / High Propensity >10 Min Walk to Frequent Stop 3 Pflugerville 4 Manor 2 c a P o M Austin 1 5 5 5 How We Developed Recommendations This plan is CapMetro’s vision and roadmap for the next 5 to 10 years. Data Analysis + Community Input + Fiscal Responsibility 6 Transit Plan 2035 Draft Recommendations Recommendation themes include: aligning our current service with travel patterns, preparing for high-capacity transit and Project Connect, and exploring regional expansion. 7 Outlook within 5 years We’re budgeting responsibly, and there are still near-term improvements that can be made with our limited resources. • Network Summarized: • 61 Routes 2 Rapids with Improved Service 1 Route Joins High Frequency Network • 12 Pickup Zones • No major adjustments • Rail Improvements Broadmoor Station Opening Later weekday and earlier Saturday service Planned double tracking and increased hours of operation. 8 5+ Year Outlook Thoughtfully planning for improvements that accompany Austin Light Rail and regional growth. • Network Summarized: • 55 Routes* • 7 Route Changes for Light Rail • 1 New Rapid • 5 Routes Join High Frequency Network • 14 Pickup Zones • 2 New Pickup Zones • 5 Changed Pickup Zones • Rail Improvements • Increase frequency and capital …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Community Development Commission Recommendation Number: (20250909-7) Reopen the ADCAP Application to coincide with the beginning of the Fiscal Year 2026 WHEREAS, in November of 2020, Austin voters approved $300M to fight displacement caused by the Project Connect proposed rail line; WHEREAS, in December 2021, the Austin Housing and Planning Department launched the Anti- Displacement Community Acquisition Program (ADCAP); WHEREAS,, the ADCAP provides zero-interest, refundable and non-refundable forgivable loans to non- profits for the acquisition of land and property; WHEREAS, the ADCAP aims to grow and further the production of affordable housing; WHEREAS, the ADCAP aims to protect housing and land from speculation caused by Transit Oriented Development (TOD) in gentrifying areas; WHEREAS, the ADCAP was allocated $8 Million for this purpose. WHEREAS, the ADCAP had a rolling application process from 2021 to 2024 and $3.6 million of that $8 million has been utilized as of date, impacting over 20 units serving multifamily use. WHEREAS, in October 2024, the Housing Director called for a pause in the program to review and identify opportunities for improvement. WHEREAS, the Housing Department Staff made long-term recommendations that require council approval; WHEREAS, the Housing Department Staff also made short-term recommendations that can be implemented now; NOW, THEREFORE, the Community Development Commission encourages the Austin City Council to adopt the proposed short-term recommendations to improve the program. BE IT RESOLVED, the Community Development Commission advises the Austin Housing Staff to reopen the Anti-Displacement Community Acquisition Program application to coincide with the beginning of Fiscal Year 2026. Date of Approval: September 9th,2025 Record of the vote: The motion to approve the recommendation to reopen the ADCAP Application was approved on Commissioner Tisha’s motion, Commissioner Ortiz seconded on an 8-2 vote. Commissioners Lyric and Medrano abstained. Attest: _____________________________________________
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on SEPTEMBER 9th, 2025, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Raul Longoria Sonia Martinez Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cassandra Medrano Jenny Achilles (Vice Chair) Jo Anne Ortiz Lyric Wardlow Nyeka Arnold Taniquewa Brewster Tisha-Vonique Hood Valerie Menard Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Cynthia Jaso Ebonie Trice Staff Members in Attendance: Angel Zambrano Ed Blake Dr. Marla Torrado Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) William Swinton- Ginsberg CALL TO ORDER Chair Elias called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM, with 9 members present. Commissioner Lyric and Medrano joined the dais at 7:15 PM, totaling 11 commissioners present. Vice Chair Achilles left the dais at 8:20 PM, bringing the total to 10 commissioners present. 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. None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the August 12th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Martinez seconded, the August 12th, 2025, minutes were approved on a 9-0-0 vote. Commissioners Lyric and Medrano were off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) Angel Zambrano presented. 3. Presentation from Cap Metro regarding their expansion plan and how it will serve vulnerable populations (Lawrence Deeter, Planner, Capital Metro, and Emma Martinez, Planner, Capital Metro). Lawrence Deeter and Emma Martinez presented. 4. Presentation on the Displacement Risk Area Maps and Dashboard (William Swinton-Ginsberg, Planner Senior, and Dr. Marla Torrado, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing). Dr. Marla Torrado and William Swinton- Ginsberg presented. 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 by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Development Commission, please contact Edward Blake at 512-974-3108. CDC Commissioners …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Monday, September 8, 2025, 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 participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely or in person, call or email Christi Vitela, 512-974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Angel Carroll Enrique Duran II Kimberly Hidrogo David Holmes Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. 2. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on July 7, 2025. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on August 4, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. Introduction and overview of the Forensic Science Department. Presentation by Dr. Dana Kadavy, Director, Forensic Science Department. Discussion of the Office of Police Oversight's compliance with the Austin Police Oversight Act and Resolution 20230921-099. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the review of the Office of Police Oversight’s compliance with the Austin Police Oversight Act. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 7. Update from the Public Safety Commission’s Collective Sex Crimes Response Model Working Group on the progress, risks, and adjustments to reporting schedule of data. 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 Office of the City Clerk Department, at 512-974-2792 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay …
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, July 7, 2025 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 7, 2025 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, July 7, 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 4:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Tim Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Angel Carroll Enrique Duran II Kimberly Hidrogo David Holmes Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carlos Soto – Community Advancement Network Rubén Rivera Clemente – Harassment APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on May 5, 2025. The minutes were approved at the July 7, 2025, meeting on Vice Chair Ruttan’s motion, Commissioner Bernhardt’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Smith abstained. Commissioners Nguyễn, Orr, and Sierra-Arévalo were absent. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on June 2, 2025. The minutes were approved at the July 7, 2025, meeting on Vice Chair Ruttan’s motion, Commissioner Bernhardt’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Nguyễn, Orr, and Sierra-Arévalo were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Approve the Public Safety Commission 2024-2025 Annual Internal Report. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, July 7, 2025 The motion to approve the Public Safety Commission 2024-2025 Annual Internal Report was approved on Vice Chair Ruttan’s motion, Commissioner Bernhardt’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Nguyễn, Orr, and Sierra-Arévalo were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Police Department and update on the Automated License Plate Reader Program. Presentation by Robin Henderson, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department. The presentation was made by Robin Henderson, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department. 4. 5. Chair Ramírez requested the most recent Berry Dunn Report. Commissioner Bernhardt requested the next quarterly update include attrition rates for each of the academies and progress towards the 30 by 30 goal. Vice Chair Ruttan asked if the increases in Kidnapping/Abduction (100) and Drug/Narcotic Offenses (35A, 35B) and Pornography/Obscene Material (370) could be attributed to changes in enforcement patterns or whether it was a random variation. Discussion of bylaw amendment process, current bylaws, and potential changes. Discussed. Discussion of sexual assault data with Austin Police Department Sex Crimes Unit, Austin- Travis County Sexual Assault Response & Resource Team (SARRT), The …
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, August 4, 2025 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 4, 2025 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, August 4, 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 4:12 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Tim Ruttan, Vice Chair Enrique Duran II Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Pierre Nguyễn Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Edward Sledge – General railroad crossing DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire Department. The presentation was made by Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department. 3. Discussion of the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget and impact on public safety departments. Discussed. 4. Update on the 89th Texas Legislature and impacts on public safety. Presentation by Carrie Rogers, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, Austin Office of Intergovernmental Relations. The presentation was made by Rick Ramírez, Deputy Intergovernmental Relations Officer, and Christopher Coppola, Division Chief, Law Department. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATION 5. Training Academy Working Group recommendation to the Public Safety Commission. Discussed. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, August 4, 2025 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding implementation, tracking, and transparency of recommendations made for Austin Police Department’s Cadet Training Academy. The motion to approve the Recommendation to Council regarding implementation, tracking, and transparency of recommendations made for Austin Police Department’s Cadet Training Academy failed on a Commissioner Smith’s motion, Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo’s second, on a 4-0 vote. Commissioners Duran and Nguyễn abstained. Commissioners Bernhardt, Carroll, Hidrogo, Holmes, and Orr were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on July 7, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes from the meeting on July 7, 2025, failed on Vice Chair Ruttan’s motion, Commissioner Duran’s second on a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo abstained. Commissioners Bernhardt, Carroll, Hidrogo, Holmes, and Orr were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion of Police Academy Office of Police Oversight Office of Violence Prevention Forensic Science Department ADJOURNMENT Chair Ramírez adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m. without objection. 2
Austin Forensic Science Dr. Dana Kadavy| Director| Sept 08, 2025 Austin Forensic Science Our Vision • To be a trusted forensic laboratory known for technically defensible, unbiased, and high-quality services to our community Our Mission • To provide accurate and impartial scientific analysis and support services to the criminal justice system while maintaining the highest level of quality and professionalism Austin Forensic Science Core Values • Truth Through Science • Technical and Scientific Excellence • Reliable Quality Service • Unbiased and Accurate Analysis and Reporting • Transparent Procedures and Information Sharing • Honest and Accountable Team Members 3 Austin Forensic Science Organization 4 Austin Forensic Science Core Services 54 Certified & Licensed Experts Crime Scene Firearms & Toolmarks Latent Prints Seized Drugs 24/7 Field Response Evidence Sampling & Collection Latent Print Processing Function Evaluation Physical Comparison Serial Number Restoration Physical Print Comparison Individual characteristic database Identification and confirmation of controlled substances Weight measurement 5 Austin Forensic Science Core Services 54 Certified & Licensed Experts Toxicology DNA & Case Management Evidence Control Quality Assurance Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) DNA Analysis DNA Outsourcing Lifecycle Case Management Discovery Storage & maintenance Chain of custody Transport Disposal Accreditation & Licensing Competency & Proficiency Equipment/Method Validation Corrective/Preventive Actions 6 Austin Forensic Science Quality Assurance • ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) to ISO 17025:2017 and Accreditation Requirements 3125 • Texas Forensic Science Commission Accreditation; Title 37, Texas Admin. Code, Chapter 651 • Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science (OSAC) Early Implementer of OSAC Registry Standards • 152 published and 73 proposed Registry Standards • IdeagenTM Quality Management System 7 Austin Forensic Science Performance – 2024 Snapshot • Processed all sexual assault kits received in 2024 with average turn- around-time of 51 days, preventing a backlog for six consecutive years • Investigated 2.2K Major Crime Scenes • Delivered 7.5K forensic reports and processed 25K items of evidence • Disposed of 140K eligible items, including 9.2K seized drugs and 1.3K firearms 8 Questions & Thank you 9
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Recommendation 20250908-006: Date: September 8, 2025 Subject: Review of Office of Police Oversight’s Compliance with APOA and Resolution 99 Motioned by: Seconded by: WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission serves as an advisory body to the city council on all budgetary and policy matters concerning public safety; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Austin voted for the Austin Police Oversight Act in May of 2023; and WHEREAS, The City Council directed the City Manager to revise all internal policies with respect to the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) in order to comply with the amended City Code Chapter 2-151 and Ordinance No. 20230223-061 via Resolution 99 in September 2023;2 and WHEREAS, § 2-15-3(B)(8) of the Office of Police Oversight Ordinance states the office shall “at least once per year, provide both written and oral reports at an open session of the City Council regarding the results of office activities”;3 and 1 https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT2AD_CH2- 15POOV&showChanges=true 2 https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=417032 3 https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT2AD_CH2- 15POOV&showChanges=true WHEREAS, as of September 8, 2025 the Office of Police Oversight has only “presented the report to Mayor and Council via memo” with no oral report scheduled regarding the office’s activities;4 and WHEREAS, progress and implementation of the Austin Police Oversight Act and Resolution 99 is inextricably linked to the the Public Safety Commission’s mission; and WHEREAS, the Office of Police Oversight has refused to present and answer questions on the record at a Public Safety Commission meeting and/or provide updates on its compliance moving forward; and WHEREAS, § 2-15-3(B)(12) of the Office of Police Oversight Ordinance states the office shall “act as a central depository for documentation relevant to the mission of the office and make such information available to the public, including but not limited to: complaint outcomes; officer discipline; force incidents; and lawsuits against the City that allege officer misconduct, including the filings and the final settlement amount of any such suits;”;5 and WHEREAS, complaints posted to date to the Office of Police Oversight website are not searchable by keyword, complaint date, or complaint number; and WHEREAS Resolution 99 requires posting of Anonymized demographic information about the complainant, including, but not limited to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, if provided, and Sector complaint originated; to its website concerning all complaints;6 and WHEREAS, sector and demographic data are not yet posted and no actionable plan has been put forth by the Office of Police Oversight for mitigating the …
Emergency Medical Services Incident and Response Data FY25 Q3 Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff 1 Incidents, Patient Contacts, Transports January 2021 – July 2025 Incidents | Patient Contacts | Patient Transports January 2021 - July 2025 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 0 1 2 - n a J 1 2 - r a M 1 2 - y a M 1 2 - l u J 1 2 - p e S 1 2 - v o N 2 2 - n a J 2 2 - r a M 2 2 - y a M 2 2 - l u J 2 2 - p e S 2 2 - v o N 3 2 - n a J 3 2 - r a M 3 2 - y a M 3 2 - l u J 3 2 - p e S 3 2 - v o N 4 2 - n a J 4 2 - r a M 4 2 - y a M 4 2 - l u J 4 2 - p e S 4 2 - v o N 5 2 - n a J 5 2 - r a M 5 2 - y a M 5 2 - l u J Incidents Patient Contacts Patient Transports 2 P1 Compliance by District FY25 Q3 Priority 1 Compliance by District FY25 Q3 72.65% 71.54% 79.07% 75.74% 81.03% 64.60% 64.80% 70.65% 88.86% 53.19% 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 % Goal Met 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 3 P1 Response Interval by District FY25 Q3 Priority 1 Response Interval by District FY25 Q3 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 12.22 12.82 11.50 11.83 11.68 11.57 12.97 12.72 8.47 8.62 7.67 8.30 9.03 8.07 8.82 8.53 15.27 10.23 9.88 6.50 7.40% 7.87% 8.08% 6.56% 6.78% 7.44% 7.58% 7.05% 8.96% 6.16% 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 90th Percentile (Minutes) Average (Minutes) % of Total for District 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 4 Priority Percentage By District FY25 Q3 Priority Percentage by District FY25 Q3 11.33% 10.97% 11.62% 11.05% 10.99% 10.13% 11.80% 11.65% 10.29% 10.81% 30.40% 32.82% 29.72% 30.35% 31.13% 11.55% 11.96% 13.21% 14.40% 12.93% 29.17% 12.63% 30.52% 32.41% 32.29% 34.51% 13.58% 11.80% 13.11% 10.48% 39.32% 36.37% 37.37% 37.63% 38.16% …
