25-2388 Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for NetApp products and services, including provision, delivery, installation, configuration, maintenance, and training for storage area networks, for Austin Energy with CDW, LLC d/b/a Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC, CDW Government for an initial term of one year with up to three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,993,400. Funding: $686,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $686,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for these services. Austin Energy has determined this contractor best meets the needs of the department to provide these services required for the City. MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 10, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide Austin Energy with use of NetApp network storage products and services, including provision, delivery, installation, configuration, maintenance, and training for storage area networks, as well as consolidated maintenance for existing connected storage. The storage area networks replace aging systems and improve the performance of critical components within Austin Energy data centers. This contract will replace an existing contract which expired November 30, 2025. The requested authorization amount was determined using departmental estimates based on historical spend and anticipated future usage. The Texas Department of Information Resources is a cooperative purchasing association recognized under Texas procurement statutes. Cooperative associations, themselves or using a lead government, competitively solicit and award contracts that are eligible for use by other qualified state and local governments. Due to Item 8 their substantial volumes, larger than any one government could achieve independently, cooperative contracts routinely include superior terms, conditions, and pricing. Use of cooperative contracts also results in lower administrative …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize an additional expenditure for the construction contract for the Sixth Street Chilled Water Transmission Line Extension for Austin Energy with Primoris Energy Services Corporation, to increase the amount by $5,648,400 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $28,242,001. Funding: $28,242,001 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. 25-2393 ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Energy. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Procurement Language: Additional Authorization. MBE/WBE: This request is for additional expenditure authority only. MBE/WBE goals will be established if a change order is requested. Prior Council Action: November 21, 2024 - Council approved a contract with Primoris Energy Services Corporation for 6th Street Chilled Water Transmission Extension. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 10, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The downtown chilled water system supports 48 buildings, with plans to integrate two new buildings by mid- year 2026. The system stretches over eight miles and cools more than 18 million square feet in downtown Austin. The additional expenditure is needed due to the discovery of building tie backs on 6th street requiring a switch to a larger wooden box tunnel method. The goal of the project is to add 1,727 feet of new chilled water pipes, both supply and return, inside a 72-inch pipe casing. The work will happen in the public right-of-way, from 400 W 6th Street to 101 1/2 E 6th Street. To do this, seven 30’ x 15’ large holes will be installed for the wood box tunneling. Two 24-inch chilled water pipes will be installed, starting east of Congress Avenue and ending at the corner of San Antonio Street and 6th Street. If the 6th Street Chilled Water Transmission Line Extension project doesn’t move forward as planned, it will impact the continuity of chilled water service for downtown customers. An additional 90 days will be added to the original 360-day schedule due to the expanded scope of work. Item 9 This project is located within zip code 78701 (District 9). 25-2393
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Animal Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Dr. Paige Nilson, Chair, D4 Koby Ahmed, Mayor Ryan Clinton, Travis County Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Jennifer Daniel, D6 Erin Ferguson, D8 Ann Linder, Vice Chair, D3 Whitney Holt, D5 Sarah Huddleston, D9 David Loignon, D10 Nancy Nemer, Travis County Jo Anne Norton, Parliamentarian, D7 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular meeting on October 13, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports. Presentation by Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. 3. 4. 5. Staff briefing on the Rescue Placement List, Urgent Placement List, and Matrices. Presentation by Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. Staff briefing on the implementation status of Shelter Buddy. Presentation by Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. Staff briefing on the Strategic Plan Dashboard. Presentation by Juany Torres, Strategic Plan Project Manager, Austin Animal Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Update on the recruitment process for the Austin Animal Services Director. Presentation by Rodney Crain, Senior Consultant, MGT. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 7. Update from the Strategic Plan Working Group regarding October 2025 meetings and implementation of the strategic plan to prioritize the top 15 strategic goals. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Approve a change to the scope of work and membership of the Renter’s Policies Working Group. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. …
CITY OF AUSTIN DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL SERVICES CITY OF AUSTIN DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL SERVICES AN EXTRAORDINARY CAREER OPPORTUNITY The City of Austin is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the Director of Animal Services position. This role reports to an Assistant City Manager. The Director of Animal Services will have several exciting challenges to address and areas of opportunity to excel. Among these is leading the implementation of the department’s newly approved Strategic Plan, intentionally building and maintaining strong relationships with external partners, developing a strong regional eco-system for animal welfare, and ensuring the Austin City Code and department procedures are updated. The successful candidate will be instrumental in program management, including Rehoming Your Pet, Community Cat Program, Free and Low Cost Services, and Community Outreach, as well as others. PAGE 2 CITY OF AUSTIN • DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL SERVICES ABOUT AUSTIN People in Austin enjoy the wide variety of what the city offers, including restaurants, museums, and nature trails, attending world class arts, culture and sporting events at The University of Texas at Austin, browsing uniquely local retailers and vintage shops, and cheering on Austin FC at the Q2 Stadium. Austin is thriving and is fueled by an influx of people and businesses, making Greater Austin one of the country’s fastest-growing regions. Austin is currently the 11th largest city in the U.S. and is projected to be the 3rd largest metro in the U.S. by 2100. The City of Austin was recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers 2025, ranking fourth among local government employers, and is the only government entity in Texas to make the list. U.S. News & World Report releases a series of lists each year, including the highly respected 150 Best Places to Live. They consider many factors to determine the best, including quality of life, the local job market, value for money, and the place’s desirability. Austin is ranked #9 in the U.S. and #1 in Texas for 2025-2026 on that list. Austin is also ranked #9 for best place to find a job and #32 for Best Places to Retire in the US for 2025. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranked the University of Texas at Austin as the #1 public university in Texas, 7th best public university in the nation, 30th among private and public universities, and 15 Austin Metro area high schools made the Best …
Animal Advisory Commission Minutes October 13, 2025 Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Monday, October 13, 2025 The Animal Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd St, Room 1101 in Austin, Texas. Chair Nilson called the Animal Advisory Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Dr. Paige Nilson, Chair, D4 Jennifer Daniel, D6 Erin Ferguson, D8 David Loignon, D10 Jo Anne Norton, Parliamentarian, D7 Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ann Linder, Vice Chair, D3 Koby Ahmed, Mayor Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Sarah Huddleston, D9 Whitney Holt, D5 Nancy Nemer, Travis County Commissioners Absent: Ryan Clinton, Travis County PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Suzie Chase – Prop Q Ben Suddaby – TRE Funding for Animal Care Max Oliver – AAS Dangerous Dog List Concerns Julie Oliver – Budget Increase, Rescue Pull List Rochelle Vickery – Shoutout to Jenn Daniel, Concern with AAS APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on September 8, 2025. 1 Animal Advisory Commission Minutes October 13, 2025 The motion to approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on September 8, 2025, was approved on Vice Chair Linder’s motion, Commissioner Loignon’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Clinton was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 4. 3. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports provided by Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. The presentation was made by Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. Staff briefing regarding Good Fix marketing strategies, outreach efforts, and spay/neuter backlogs by Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. The presentation was made by Elizabeth Ferrer, Marketing and Communications Program Manager, Austin Animal Services and Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. Staff briefing on updates to safety protocols, programmatic needs, emergency veterinary services and orthopedic contracts by Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. The presentation was made by Melissa Pool, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Austin Animal Services, Dr. Debbie Elliott, Veterinary Services Manager, Austin Animal Services, and Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. 7. Presentation by Austin Pets Alive! regarding license agreement reports. The presentation was made by Stephanie Bilbro, Director of Operations, Austin Pets Alive! Presentation regarding Staff’s response to Council Resolution 20241121-073 related to Bird- Friendly design by Leslie …
Reports and Updates Reports and Updates Austin Animal Services | November 10, 2025 Monthly Reporting October 2025 Jason Garza, Assistant Director Animal Services October The live outcome rate for October was 95.03%. 436 animals were adopted 92 dogs and cats were returned to their owners October 1, 2025 1253 animals in the AAS inventory November 1, 2025 1280 animals in the AAS inventory 3 Animal Protection Field Data Field Return to Owner (RTO) Fencing Applications Impounded Injured Impounded Regular or Sick Rabies Specimens In-Field Owner Surrenders 8 10 17 65 45 0 Sent to Austin Wildlife Rescue 38 Positive Specimens 10 bats 4 decomposed bats 3 destroyed bats Exposure Reports 296 Activities Breakdown 6 wild sick 1 incidents 1 wild injured 21 sightings 1 encounter 1 wild speaks 3 observations 4 Wildlife Coyotes Coyote Related Activities 34 Volunteering Hours Overview Social Media Hours Per Activity M/L Dog Walking: 2,087.23 Small Dog Kennel Cleaning 340.67 Cat Kennel Cleaning 922.25 • 550 volunteers contributed 7,762.55 hours • 6 orientations, introducing 103 potential volunteers • 7 Community Service Restitution individuals to perform 63.5 hours • 130 volunteers dedicated 352.42 hours to volunteer development and onboarding training • 19 individuals donated 38 hours toward group service, through dog-walking and cat care Facebook • 850,000 page views • 224,000 unique individuals • 27,000 content interactions Instagram • 757,000 page views • 87,000 unique individuals • 29,000 content interactions 5 Foster and Rescue In October, 24 different rescue partners pulled a total of 285 animals from the Austin Animal Center. Highest numbers pulled by rescues were APA (160) and Austin Humane Society (85) 366 different people/families fostered. As of November 1, there are 348 animals in foster care. 34 animals were a part of Finder to Foster More than 96 animals were adopted directly from foster care. 131 new foster applications were processed. There are currently 1168 approved foster care providers. 6 Vet Services 2,212 vaccinations were administered. 37 domesticated animals were euthanized in October. 32 for severe injury, neurological, congenital, suffering, or acute trauma reasons. 2 for court ordered euthanasia, 3 for aggression/public safety risk. 122 animals were transferred for medical reasons to rescue partners. 105 of these animals went to APA!. 10 were puppies with suspected or confirmed parvo. 54 were kittens. 3 visibly pregnant animals (2 dogs, 1 …
October 2025 AUSTIN ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT 1 On May 5, 2025, Animal Services transitioned to a new database for shelter management. This transition is ongoing and has potentially impacted data reporting. Austin Animal Center Data is partially incomplete due to systems transfer. The live outcome rate for October was 95.03%. A total of 1068 animals were brought to the shelter which included 667 cats and 327 dogs. A total of 436 animals were adopted. A total of 92 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). On October 1, there were 1253 animals within the ASO inventory. On November 1, there were 1280 animals within the ASO inventory. Animal Protection Data is partially incomplete due to systems transfer. Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 8 animals to their owners in the field. Officers handed out 10 fencing assistance applications and implanted 2 microchip(s). Officers impounded 17 injured animals and 65 regular or sick animals. Officers submitted 45 specimens for rabies testing. We had 10 positive bats, 4 decomposed bats, and 3 destroyed bats. Wildlife Data is partially incomplete and does not include non-coyote wildlife. There were 34 total coyote related activities (Behavior types include Sighting, Encounter, Incident, and Observation. “Observation” is defined as hearing coyotes howling and finding scat or footprints.) o 21 sightings, 6 wild sick, 1 encounter, 1 incident, 1 wild speak, 3 observations, 1 wild injured Volunteer Data is partially incomplete due to systems transfer. 550 volunteers contributed 7,762.55 hours 6 orientations, introducing 103 potential volunteers 7 Community Service Restitution individuals to perform 63.5 hours 130 volunteers dedicated 352.42 hours to volunteer development and onboarding training 19 individuals donated 38 hours toward group service, through dog-walking and cat care Foster & Rescue Data is partially incomplete due to systems transfer. In October, 24 different rescue partners pulled a total of 285 domestic animals from the Austin Animal Center. In the month of October, 34 animals were a part of the Finder to Foster Program. 366 different people/families fostered. As of November 1, there are 348 animals in foster care. More than 96 animals were adopted directly from foster care. (This information was pulled using Adopets, but does not necessarily include adoptions that were manually processed / pushed through by staff.) 131 new foster …
City of Austin Animal Services Director Recruitment Animal Advisory Commission Meeting November 10, 2025 1 Agenda 1. MGT Introduction 2. Building the Profile 3. Current Status 4. Next Steps 5. Q&A MGT Team Rodney Crain, Senior Consultant Human Capital Solutions Mary Jacobs, Director Human Capital Solutions • 40 years of HR leadership in both public and • Nearly 30 years experience in city management. private sectors. • Expertise in executive search/coaching and organizational design. • Developed staffing models, succession planning, and change management techniques. • Led efforts to support diverse hiring and formerly incarcerated applicants in Austin. • Focuses on building organizational capability through talent assessment and retention. • Expertise in strategic planning, leadership development, organizational assessments, and executive recruitment. • Expert in stakeholder engagement at the employee, organization and community level. • Extensive national and international network in local government leadership; served on ICMA Executive Board. • Trained facilitator and leading development of MGT’s supervisory training program for local government. 3 Celebrating +50 Years of Service +30,000 Client Engagements +900 Staff Nationally-recognized. Locally-focused. MGT began as MGT of America in 1974 with the mission of helping professionals in the public sector improve services and the lives of people in their communities. Over the last decade, we have grown exponentially by attracting and retaining world-class talent and expanding our expertise to help clients solve the most critical challenges they face today. Human Resources Consulting Information Technology Financial Services Facilities Transformation Management Consulting • State and Local Government • Higher Education • PK12 Education • Non-Profits 4 Our Value Proposition Broad Perspective: • We have served clients in 44 states and communities of 1,000 to 3,000,000. True Partnership: • We keep our clients well-informed so that changes and new perspectives can be integrated at any point. Client Experience: • Our repeat clients total 40% and 94% of surveyed clients rate us as “Outstanding”. 5 Building the Profile 6 Building the Candidate Profile Research Discussions Surveys • Review data: • Current Operations • Strategic Plan • Study Trends/ Associations • Assess Similar/ Other Postings • Project Kick-off Meeting • Interviews with Leaders: • Commission • Community Partners • Municipalities/ Counties • On-line survey to: • Employees • Volunteers • Commission • Strategic Plan Working Group • Central Texas Animal Welfare Partners 7 Survey Responses GROUP (Self Selected) Employees Volunteers Animal Advisory Commission Strategic Plan Working Group Central Texas Animal Welfare Partners Other …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MONDAY, NOVEMEBER 10, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Elaine Ramirez at 512-974-2202 or email elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice-Chair) ___Haseeb Abdullah ___Thomas Ates ___Sameer S Birring ___ Jeffery Bowen ___ Yung-ju Kim ___Bianca A Medina-Leal ___Brian Poteet ___Margaret Shahrestani ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Corry L Archer-Mcclellan (Alternate) ___Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 4 speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on October 13, 2025. On-Line Link: Oct 13, 2025 draft minutes PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases New Interpretation case: 2. C15-2025-0041 Christ May (Appellant) Warren Konkel (Owner) 6706 Bridge Hill Cove On-Line Link: ADV PACKET APPELLANT; ADV PACKET PERMIT HOLDER; PRESENTATION APPELLANT; PRESENTATION PERMIT HOLDER; AE REPORT Appellant challenges approval of administrative revisions to Plan Review No. 2022- 0060407PR and revisions to the following associated permits: Building Permit No. 2022-093202BP (house remodel/additions) Building Permit no. 2022-093203BP (pool) on the grounds that the approved work violates the applicable regulations of the Lake Austin (LA) zoning district established under City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning), including limitations on the modification or expansion of a legally noncomplying structure under City Code Sec. 25-2-963 (Modification and Maintenance of Noncomplying Structures) and other applicable site development standards. Previous Postponed Sign cases: 3. C16-2025-0005 Jonathan Perlstein for Elizabeth McFarland 4700 Weidemar Lane On-Line Link: ITEM03 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2, PART3, PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-127 (Multi-Family Residential Sign District Regulations): (E) (2) (a) to exceed …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MONDAY, NOVEMEBER 10, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Elaine Ramirez at 512-974-2202 or email elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice-Chair) ___Haseeb Abdullah ___Thomas Ates ___Sameer S Birring ___ Jeffery Bowen ___ Yung-ju Kim ___Bianca A Medina-Leal ___Brian Poteet ___Margaret Shahrestani ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Corry L Archer-Mcclellan (Alternate) ___Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) Executive Session The Board of Adjustment may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel to discuss Case No. C15-2025-0035 reconsideration of the appeal by Bob Kaler and Carol Journeay (appellant) and other legal questions relevant to the appeal where the appellant is challenging the approval of a building permit (BP No. 2025- 072930) and related construction plans for proposed development of a three-unit residential use at 205 East 34th Street, Austin, TX 78705 which is owned by Katereyna Luschchenko. REVISED AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 4 speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on October 13, 2025. On-Line Link: Oct 13, 2025 draft minutes PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases New Interpretation case: 2. C15-2025-0041 Christ May (Appellant) Warren Konkel (Owner) 6706 Bridge Hill Cove On-Line Link: ADV PACKET APPELLANT; ADV PACKET PERMIT HOLDER; PRESENTATION APPELLANT; PRESENTATION PERMIT HOLDER; AE REPORT Appellant challenges approval of administrative revisions to Plan Review No. 2022- 0060407PR and revisions to the following associated permits: Building Permit No. 2022-093202BP (house remodel/additions) Building Permit no. 2022-093203BP (pool) on the grounds …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 13, 2025 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Madam Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:45 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Haseeb Abdullah, Jeffery Bowen, Brian Poteet, Maggie Shahrestani, Corry L Archer-Mcclellan (Alternate) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Sameer S Birring, Yung-ju Kim, Bianca A. Medina-Leal Board Members absent: Michael Von Ohlen, Suzanne Valentine (unavailable) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meetings on September 8, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for September 8, 2025 The minutes from the meeting on September 8, 2025, were approved on Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne, Board member Brian Poteet second, on 10-0-1 Vote (Board member Haseeb Abdullah abstained). PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Interpretation case: 2. C15-2025-0035 Bob Kaler and Carol Journeay (Appellant) Kateryna Luschchenko (Owner) 205 E. 34th Street On-Line Link: ITEM02 APPELLANT-ADV PACKET PART1, APPELLANT-PART2, ITEM02 PERMIT HOLDER- ADV PACKET, ITEM02 STAFF REPORT, APPELLANT PRESENTATION, PERMIT HOLDER PRESENTATION PART1, PART2, PART3, PART4 The appellant has filed an appeal challenging the approval of a building permit (BP No. 2025-072930) and related construction plans for proposed development of a three-unit residential use at 205 East 34th Street, Austin, TX 78705. The appeal alleges that City staff’s decision to approve the permit failed to comply with applicable zoning regulations, including requirements of the North University Neighborhood Conservation-Neighborhood Plan (NCCD-NP) Combining District (Ordinance No. 040826-58) and/or Chapter 25-2 relating to required setbacks, limits on gross floor area, and other site development standards, as well as requirements for development applications in Section 25-1-82 (Non- Subdivision Application Requirements and Expiration). Ordinance No. 040826-58 North University Neighborhood Conservation Combining District Section 3 - Street yard setbacks. Front yard setback. The minimum front yard setback equals the average of the front yard setbacks of the principal single- Note: Part 6 General Provisions. Except as otherwise provided in this ordinance, the following provisions apply to all …
BOA INTERPRETATION APPEAL COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2025-0041 BOA DATE: November 10th, 2025 ADDRESS: 6706 Bridge Hill Cv OWNER: Warren Konkel COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 APPELLANT: Christy May ZONING: LA; I-SF-2 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 6 BRIDGE HILL SUBD APPEAL REQUEST: Appellant challenges approval of administrative revisions to Plan Review No. 2022- 0060407PR and revisions to the following associated permits: Building Permit No. 2022-093202BP (house remodel/additions) Building Permit no. 2022-093203BP (pool) SUMMARY: the Revision does not comply with current applicable zoning regulations. ISSUES: illegally unpermitted non-complying structures- occupied basement building, overhead roof structure, trellis & covered patio ZONING LAND USES LA; I-SF-2 Site North LA; I-SF-2 South LA; I-SF-2 LA; I-SF-2 East LA West Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Lake Austin NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Aqua Verde Homeowners Association BRNA ASSOCIATION, INC. City of Rollingwood Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Save Our Springs Alliance TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources The Creek at Riverbend Neighborhood Association ITEM02/1-APPELLANT ITEM02/2-APPELLANT Development Services Department interpretation is: The pool deck built to within the degree it reduces because drawn sketch that was submitted was not the last legal non-complying expansion required non-compliance 5' of the side lot line in the LA district of non-complying with the 2022 permit condition of the 1997 "Original 10' LA setback. the current to 5' and is justified from O' side yard setback Nevertheless, of the Property. side yard setback application. proposal on that basis. of O' from the hand The sketch condition It was an illegal is grandfathered Project" grandfathered survey encroachments of into the degree decreases the the second Likewise, runs approximately 17 lineal was approved into the setback. because story addition over the Original Project feet along the side yard, 5' into the 10' required on non-compliance the degree it did not increase by encroachment first story building which side yard I feel the correct interpretation is: The original the Building approved, was an illegal Project Original setback expansion further legal non-complying Official that what was built deck is what is shown on the 1997 survey. We agree with was 2022 permit the subject of the of the legal non-complying status after 2001 and before unpermitted encroachment. expansion Whether the 2001 permit is irrelevant encroachment of the setback for two reasons: that was issued allowed 1.No inspections acknowledged were ever called that it has expired. on that permit, and the Building Official has 2.Aerial photography shows, between …
David Hartman ( 303 Colorado, Suite 2300 Austin, TX 78701 www.dbcllp.com October 24, 2025 Via E-Mail: Austin Board of Adjustment Elaine Ramirez Senior Planner, Austin Development Services Elaine.ramirez@autintexas.gov Re: Objection to Standing and Jurisdiction Board of Adjustment ID: C15-2025-0041 Date of Board Hearing: November 10, 2025 Property: 6706 Bridge Hill Cove To the Austin Board of Adjustment, Austin City Code § 25-1-183 sets forth mandatory requirements for a valid notice of appeal to the Board. The Code provides: 25-1-183 – Information Required in Notice of Appeal The notice of appeal must be on a form prescribed by the responsible director or building official and must include: the name, address, and telephone number of the appellant; the name of the applicant, if the appellant is not the applicant; the decision being appealed; the date of the decision; 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. a description of the appellant's status as an interested party; and 6. the reasons the appellant believes the decision does not comply with the requirements of this title. The appellant’s filing fails to meet these jurisdictional prerequisites. Specifically, the appeal omits both (a) the decision being appealed and (b) the date of that decision. There are at least two administrative actions that could potentially be at issue relating to the approvals issued on September 24, 2025, in connection with two separate Building Permits 2022-093202 BP and 2022-093203 BP, however, neither the permit numbers nor the approval date are identified anywhere in the notice of appeal. It is not clear to the Property’s Owner which action or permit is the subject of the applicant’s challenge. Because compliance with § 25-1-183 is a mandatory condition precedent to the Board’s jurisdiction, an appeal that fails to include the required information is legally defective and cannot properly invoke the Board’s authority. The omission of the decision and decision date prevents both the City and affected parties from identifying the administrative action being challenged, undermining the procedural integrity of the appeal process. ITEM02/1-PERMIT HOLDER October 24, 2025 Page 2 Accordingly, we respectfully object and assert that: 1. The appellant’s notice of appeal is facially deficient under § 25-1-183; 2. The Board therefore lacks jurisdiction to consider the appeal; 3. The appellant lacks standing to maintain this proceeding; and 4. Because the statutory window for filing a notice of appeal has expired, the deficiencies in the notice cannot be remedied or cured, and the appeal …
October 22, 2025 Christy May 6708 Bridge Hill Cv Austin TX, 78746 Property Description: LOT 6 BRIDGE HILL SUBD Re: C15-2025-0041 Dear Christy, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-2-2963 at 6706 Bridge Hill Cv. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1.10.0CL SARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Ashleigh Woolf, MuniProg, Paraprofessional Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050
