ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 3, 2025 The Environmental Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Bristol called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jennifer Bristol, Mariana Krueger, Richard Brimer, Justin Fleury, Martin Luecke, David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Isabella Changsut, Commissioners Absent: Hanna Cofer, Annie Fierro, Ashika Ganguly, Haris Qureshi PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on August 20th, 2025 The minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on August 20th, 2025 were approved on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Cofer, Fierro, Ganguly, and Qureshi were absent. Commissioner Krueger was off the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Name: The Clovis at McKinney Falls, SP-2024-0202D Applicant: Jake Brown; LDG Development, LLC Location: 6507 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, Texas 78744 Council District: N/A - Extra Territorial Jurisdiction Staff: Mohamad Abdulkader, Senior Environmental Review Specialist, Development Services Department; 512-974-6303; Mohamad.abdulkader@austintexas.gov Applicant request: Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill 8 feet to 15 feet. 1 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions Speakers: Mohamad Abdulkader, DSD J Segura, Engineer for the project A motion to close the public hearing passed on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Cofer, Fierro, Ganguly, and Qureshi were absent. A motion to recommend the Clovis at McKinney Falls variance request with conditions passed on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Bristol’s second on a 7 –0 vote. Commissioners Cofer, Fierro, Ganguly, and Qureshi were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation on Austin’s reservoirs monitoring and management efforts — Brent Bellinger, Conservation Program Supervisor, Watershed Protection Department Item conducted as posted. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None ADJOURNMENT Chair Bristol adjourned the meeting at 8:23 pm without objection. The minutes from the September 3, 2025 regular meeting were approved at the September 17, 2025 meeting on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Changsut and Ganguly were absent. Commissioners Qureshi and Luecke were off the dais. 2
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 12:00 PM Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, #1101 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Commission for Women may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely or in person, call or email Christi Vitela, 512-974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Becky Bullard, Chair Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Alexandria Anderson Vanessa Bissereth Angela Harris Diana Melendez Katrina Scheihing Rabia Shaik Fernanda Veloz Salas Shaimaa Zayan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on August 6, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding Divine Mama Strength by Maxine Eiland. 3. Discussion regarding the draft Joint Inclusion Committee’s Recommendation to Council regarding the Office of Community Liaison. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from the Recognition Working Group regarding meetings held and discussions about changing the event to a biannual event. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve changes to the scope of work and membership of the Recognition Working Group. 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, or email christi.vitela@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission for Women, please contact Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk Department at 512-974-2792, or email christi.vitela@austintexas.gov.
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Commission for Women Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 6, 2025 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, August 6th, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX. Chair Bullard called the Commission for Women regular meeting to order at 12:07 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Becky Bullard, Chair Rabia Shaik Shaimaa Zayan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alexandria Anderson Diana Melendez Fernanda Veloz-Salas PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on July 9, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on July 9, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Veloz Salas’ motion, Commissioner Melendez’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Vice Chair Tau, Commissioners Bissereth, Harris, and Scheihing were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) representative regarding the JIC meetings held in June and July 2025. Discussed. 3. Discussion of the Get to Know Your Commission events. Discussed. 1 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 6, 2025 WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from the Quality of Life Working Group on the progress towards the completion of the Quality of Life Study. Commissioner Melendez provided an update. 5. Update from the Recognition Working Group regarding progress toward nominations, evaluation, and the 2025 event. Commissioner Melendez provided an update. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve updates to the membership of the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model Working Group. The motion to approve the addition of Commissioners Shaik and Zayan to the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model Working Group was approved on Chair Bullard’s motion, Commissioner Melendez’s second on a 6-0 vote. Vice Chair Tau, Commissioners Bissereth, Harris, and Scheihing were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Divine Mama Strength Approve the change in scope of work of the Recognition Working Group to have an event biannually instead of annually Discussion of a draft Recommendation to Council regarding the Office of Community Liaison Program Discussion of Welcoming Week (September) Presentation by the Office of Equity and Inclusion (October) Chair Bullard adjourned the meeting at 12:34 p.m. without objection. 2
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COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Commission for Women Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 3, 2025 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX. Chair Bullard called the Commission for Women regular meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Becky Bullard, Chair Alexandria Anderson Katrina Scheihing Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vanessa Bissereth Angela Harris Rabia Shaik Jocelyn Tau Shaimaa Zayan Fernanda Veloz-Salas PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on August 6, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of August 6, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Scheihing’s motion, Commissioner Veloz Salas’ second on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Tau and Commissioner Anderson were off the dais. Commissioner Melendez was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding Divine Mama Strength by Maxine Eiland. The presentation was made by Maxine Eiland, Owner, Divine Mama Strength. 1 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 3, 2025 3. Discussion regarding the draft Joint Inclusion Committee’s Recommendation to Council regarding the Office of Community Liaison. Discussed. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from the Recognition Working Group regarding meetings held and discussions about changing the event to a biannual event. Withdrawn. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve changes to the scope of work and membership of the Recognition Working Group. The motion to approve changing the Recognition Event from an annual to biennial, occurring every two years, event was approved on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Commissioner Scheihing’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Melendez was absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and action regarding forming a Working Group on Maternal Health Update on SBA Grant for the BBB – Women’s Entrepreneurship Discussion regarding the Texas Legislature’s Bathroom Bill and Abortion Pill Ban Discussion and action regarding the Office of Community Liaison Recommendation Chair Bullard adjourned the meeting at 12:50 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the October 1, 2025, meeting on Commissioner Scheihing’s motion, Commissioner Veloz Salas’ second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Anderson, Bissereth, Shaik, and Zayan were absent. 2
REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2025, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting 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. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice Chair (District 10) Ryan Puzycki – Secretary (District 7) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) Luis Osta Lugo (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Vacant (District 4) Christian Tschoepe (District 6) Taylor Major (District 9) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning and Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Jenna Schwartz, 512-978-0871 Page 1 of 6 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four 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 Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Doug Wehmeier Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2025-0075 - Wehmeier 3.0; District 5 7400 Albert Road, Williamson Creek Watershed Bennett Consulting, Rodney K. Bennett DR to SF-3 Recommended Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Planning Department 3. PUD Amendment: Location: C814-04-0187.03.SH - Goodnight Ranch PUD Amendment #3; District 2 East side of Old Lockhart Road between Nuckols Crossing Road and Capitol View Drive except Lot 3, Block J, of Goodnight Ranch Phase 2, Onion Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Austin Goodnight Ranch, L.P. Agent: Request: City …
March 28, 2025 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION VARIANCE APPLICATION FORM PROJECT DESCRIPTION Applicant Contact Information Name of Applicant Street Address City State ZIP Code Work Phone E-Mail Address Katherine Lauer, P.E., GarzaEMC 9442 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Plaza I, Suite 340 Austin, TX 78759 512-298-3284 klauer@garzaemc.com Variance Case Information RBI Austin Child Development Complex SP-2022-0567C 7401 Loyola Lane, Austin, TX John Clement Case Name Case Number Address or Location Environmental Reviewer Name Environmental Resource Management Reviewer Name Applicable Ordinance Watershed Name Walnut Creek Watershed Classification ☐Urban ☐Water Supply Rural X Suburban ☐Water Supply Suburban ☐ Barton Springs Zone City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 1 04 SP-2022-0567C - RBI Austin Youth Development Complex; District 11 of 28 March 28, 2025 Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone ☐ Barton Springs Segment ☐ Northern Edwards Segment X Not in Edwards Aquifer Zones Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Distance to Nearest Classified Waterway Water and Waste Water service to be provided by ☐ Yes X No The onsite waterway is classified as an intermediate waterway Austin Water – Wastewater SER approval The variance request is as follows (Cite code references): TITLE 25. – LAND DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 25-8. – ENVIRONMENT SUBCHAPTER A. – WATER QUALITY Request ARTICLE 7. – REQUIREMENTS IN ALL WATERSHEDS Division 1 – Waterway and Floodplain Protection Section 25-8-261(G) CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE DEVELOPMENT & Section 25-8-263 FLOODPLAIN MODIFICATION Proposal is to allow grading modification and the addition of a crossing through the CWQZ and the floodplain located within the CWQZ. Existing 0 0 0% Proposed 234,614 5.386 31.4% The site is currently undeveloped grassland and 17.14 acres. The site is along the Imagine Austin Corridor with the corridor located north of the site along Loyola Lane. Per surveyed topographic data, there is an elevation change of approximately 35’ from the highest point (524’) of the site to the lowest point (477’) of the draw City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 2 Impervious cover square footage: acreage: percentage: Provide general description of the property (slope range, elevation range, summary of vegetation / trees, 04 SP-2022-0567C - RBI Austin Youth Development Complex; District 12 of 28 March 28, 2025 summary of the geology, CWQZ, WQTZ, CEFs, floodplain, heritage trees, any other notable or outstanding characteristics of the property) that runs east to west through the center of the site. There are three creek channels that converge on-site then flow west …
04 SP-2022-0567C - RBI Austin Youth Development Complex; District 11 of 11 04 SP-2022-0567C - RBI Austin Youth Development Complex; District 12 of 11 FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENTOF FLOODPLAIN HEALTH04 SP-2022-0567C - RBI Austin Youth Development Complex; District 13 of 11 23 September 2021 Joe Farias Garza EMC 9442 Capital of Texas Highway North Austin, Texas 78759 RE: City of Austin Functional Assessment, Zone 2 — RBI at Loyola Lane Loyola Lane and Sendero Hills Parkway, Austin, Travis County, Texas HJN 21265.001 FA Dear Mr. Farias: The following provides a functional assessment of floodplain health findings from Horizon Environmental Services, Inc.’s (Horizon) field investigation conducted on 14 September 2021 for the above-referenced subject site. Horizon evaluated the subject site in accordance with the Watershed Protection Ordinance: Functional Assessment (FA) developed by the City of Austin (COA) Watershed Protection Development. The proposed project consists of development that has the potential to modify the 100-year floodplain and Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) adjacent to unnamed tributaries of Walnut Creek. The subject site is located near the intersection of Loyola Lane and Sendero Hills Parkway, Austin, Travis County, Texas (Figure 1). Based on the location of the proposed construction activities within the CWQZ, Zone 2 of the FA was performed. Per the FA guidance, three 100-square-meter sample plots were to be evaluated along eight Zone 2 transects (Figure 2). Horizon took several photographs and measurements using the required tools listed in the FA. The tools included a 100-meter measuring tape, a densiometer, and a soil compaction meter. The hydric nature of vegetation species was determined from the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) National Wetland Plant List. Photographs from the FA are provided in Appendix A and scoring sheets for the eight transects are provided in Appendix B. 21265-001FA CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 1507 S Interstate 35 Austin, TX 78741-2502 (512) 328-2430 www.horizon-esi.com An LJA Company 04 SP-2022-0567C - RBI Austin Youth Development Complex; District 14 of 11 Williamson Taylor, TX Lago Vista, TX §¨¦35 £¤183 Austin, TX Lee Manor, TX Elgin, TX Travis £¤290 Belterra, TX Hays §¨¦35 Subject Site £¤183 Elroy, TX Caldwell Bastrop Bastrop, TX " "" " " " " " " " " " """" Legend " " Transect Subject Site Date: Drawn: 09/15/2021 TED HJN NO: 21265.001FA Source: OSM, 2021 Figure 1 Vicinity Map RBI at Loyola Lane Loyola Lane and Sendero Hills Parkway Austin, Travis County, Texas …
Field Sheet: Zone 2 – Critical Water Quality Zone Site/Project Name: RBI at Loyola Lane Transect Number: Transect 1 Gap Frequency Number of 1 meter gaps: 21 Percent of Transect: 21 % Soil Compaction Date: 09/14/2021 Time: 8:05 am Staff (if applicable): Tamura Dunbar Large Woody Debris Number of Large Woody Debris Pieces: 12 Plot 1 (5 meters) Plot 2 (50 meters) Plot 3 (95 meters) #1: 100 psi #2: 100 psi #3: 150 psi #1: 160 psi #2: 120 psi #3: 140 psi #1: 130 psi #2: 170 psi #3: 180 psi Average for Plot 1: 116.7 psi Average for Plot 2: 140 psi Average for Plot 3: 160 psi Structural Diversity Average for All Sample Plots: 138.9 psi Plot 1 (5 meters) Plot 2 (50 meters) Plot 3 (95 meters) Canopy: 40 % Understory: 10 % Canopy: 40 % Understory: 20 % Canopy: 25 % Understory: 5 % Tree Demography Average for All Sample Plots: Canopy: 35 % Understory: 11.7 % Plot 1 (5 meters) Plot 2 (50 meters) Plot 3 (95 meters) Number of Age Classes: 2 Number of Age Classes: 2 Number of Age Classes: 2 Average for All Sample Plots: 2 04 SP-2022-0567C - RBI Austin Youth Development Complex; District 11 of 23 Field Sheet: Zone 2 – Critical Water Quality Zone Site/Project Name: RBI at Loyola Lane Transect Number: Transect 1 Wetland Tree Status Date: 09/14/2021 Time: 8:05 am Staff (if applicable): Tamura Dunbar Plot 1 (5 meters) Plot 2 (50 meters) Plot 3 (95 meters) Number of FAC+ or Greater Trees: 2 Number of FAC+ or Greater Trees: 0 Total Number of Trees: 17 Percent FAC+ or Greater: 12 % Total Number of Trees: 11 Percent FAC+ or Greater: 0 % Number of FAC+ or Greater Trees: 0 Total Number of Trees: 7 Percent FAC+ or Greater: 0 Riparian Zone Width Measurement 1 (5 meters) Measurement 2 (50 meters) Measurement 3 (95 meters) Riparian Zone Width: 29 m Riparian Zone Width: 27 m Riparian Zone Width: 21 m Average for All Sample Plots: 4 % % Average for All Measurements: 25.7 m 04 SP-2022-0567C - RBI Austin Youth Development Complex; District 12 of 23 Scoring: Zone 2 – Critical Water Quality Zone Site/Project Name: RBI at Loyola Lane Transect Number: Transect 2 Date: 09/14/2021 Time: 8:39 am Staff (if applicable): Tamura Dunbar Parameter Excellent (4) Good (3) Fair (2) Poor (1) Score Gap …
RBI Baseball Youth Development Complex SP-2022-0567C C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T RBI Baseball Proper ty Data • Walnut Creek Watershed • Water Supply Suburban • Wetland Critical Environmental Features on site • Council District 1 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 2 RBI Baseball Background C u r r e n t l y u n d eve l o p e d s i t e p r o p o s i n g a b a s e b a l l / s o f t b a l l f i e l d , s m a l l b u i l d i n g, a s s o c i a t e d a c c e s s d r i ve s & p a rk i n g, a n d r e q u i r e d wa t e r q u a l i t y c o n t r o l s. • T h i s va r i a n c e w i l l a l l o w a c c e s s t o a n d d eve l o p m e n t o f t h e s o u t h e r n h a l f o f t h e s u b j e c t t r a c t s i m i l a r t o t h e o t h e r p r o p e r t i e s a l o n g t h e I m a g i n e Au s t i n C o r r i d o r. T h i s s i t e i s c o n s t r a i n e d t o t h e p r …
SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET ENVIRONMENTAL VARIANCE REQUEST ONLY CASE NO: SP-2022-0567C COMMISSION DATE: September 2, 2025 NAME: RBI Austin Youth Development Complex ADDRESS: 7401 Loyola Lane, Austin, TX APPLICANT: Katherine Lauer, P.E. AGENT: ZONING: GR-CO NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Baseball Park with associated improvements. AREA: 17.14 acres COUNTY: Travis LOTS: 1 DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Walnut Creek, Suburban JURISDICTION: Austin Full Purpose VARIANCE: The applicant requests the following: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261(G) to allow floodplain modification within a Critical Water Quality Zone; 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-263 to allow floodplain modification outside of a Critical Water Quality Zone that is in good floodplain health condition; 3. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 8 Feet; and 4. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 8 feet. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff determines that the findings of fact have been met. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD ACTION: August 6, 2025: The Environmental Board voted in 8 favor, 1 against, 0 absentia 04 SP-2022-0567C - RBI Austin Youth Development Complex; District 11 of 15 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Mike McDougal PHONE: 512-974-6380 E-mail: Mike.McDougal@austintexas.gov CASE MANAGER: Kate Castles PHONE: 512-978-4555 E-mail: Kate.Castles@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Environmental Commission Recommendation Environmental Commission Backup 04 SP-2022-0567C - RBI Austin Youth Development Complex; District 12 of 15 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250806-002 Date: August 6, 2025 Subject: RBI Austin Youth Development Complex, SP-2022-0567C Location: 7401 Loyola Lane, Austin, TX Motion by: Jennifer Bristol Seconded by: David Sullivan WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting: • Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261(G) to allow floodplain modification within a Critical Water Quality Zone; • Request to vary from LDC 25-8-263 to allow floodplain modification outside of a Critical Water Quality Zone that is in good floodplain health condition; • Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 8 feet; • Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 8 feet. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in Walnut Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification Desired Development Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends the variance with the following conditions: • Provide 1.55 acres of floodplain restoration • Provide 4.13 acres of floodplain mitigation • Pay $312,625.84 into the Riparian Zone Mitigation Fund • Place 4.74 acres of floodplain and 3.80 acres of environmentally sensitive land into conservation easement • Provide 0.63 acres …
Northeast Service Center Site Plan Request: This site is zoned P (Public) and is greater than one acre in size; therefore, a Conditional Use Permit is required, according to the Land Development Code (Section 25-2- 625). Address: 8301 Johnny Morris Rd Site Area: 131.79 acres limits of construction Impervious Cover: 44.10% Open Space: 55.90% Building Coverage: 15.10% § 25-2-625 - PUBLIC (P) DISTRICT REGULATIONS (A) This section applies in a public (P) district, except for a community events use. (B) Entities described in Section 25-2-145 (Public (P) District Designation) must comply with the requirements of this section. (C) For a residential use, the site development regulations of the most comparable residential zoning district apply. (D) Except as provided in Subsection (E), this subsection applies to a nonresidential use. (1) For a site less than one acre, the site development regulations of an adjoining zoning district apply for a distance of 100 feet into the site. The minimum lot size requirement of an adjoining zoning district does not apply to a use by the City. (2) For a site of one acre or more, the site development regulations are established by the approval of a conditional use site plan. (E) This subsection applies to a parks and recreation services (special) use. (1) The minimum site area is 10 acres. (2) Except for the requirement of Subsection (D)(1), the site development regulations are established by the approval of a conditional use site plan. (3) Locations for the sale of beer or wine, if any, must be identified on the site plan. (4) The Land Use Commission may not consider a site plan until it receives a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Board. 12/26/2013 – City acquired property (2013227429TR) 5/30/2024 – Council passed Ordinance 20240530-019 to issue 8.5 million tax exempt obligations for the negotiation and execution of a ground lease, an interlocal agreement, and all other documents necessary to develop the NESC 8/13/2024 – Early Design Consultation 9/12/2024 – Council passed Ordinance 20240912-090 to rezone the property from I-RR to P (Public) 10/10/2024 – Mid Design Consultation 12/12/24 – Council passed Ordinance 20241212-016 to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Financial Services Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20240814-007) to increase appropriations by $245,000,000 for development of the NESC 12/31/2024 – Start of formal site plan review 1/8/2025 Presubmittal …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2024-0456C MEETING DATE: September 2, 2025 PROJECT NAME: FSD - Northeast Service Center ADDRESS: 8301 Johnny Morris Rd DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Decker Creek (Suburban Watershed) AREA: 131.79 acres limits of construction APPLICANT: AGENT: Andrew Moore, Project Manager City of Austin, Financial Services 6800 Burleson Rd, Bldg 312, Ste 200 Austin, TX 78744 512-974-7604 Hollis Scheffler, PE Westwood 8701 N. Mopac Expy Suite 320 Austin, TX 78759 (512) 485-0831 CASE MANAGER: Meg Greenfield, (512) 978-4663, meg.greenfield@austintexas.gov EXISTING ZONING: (P) Public PROPOSED USE: The applicant is proposing a service center for the City of Austin Resource Recovery and Fleet Services. The site is currently undeveloped and owned by the City of Austin. This site plan includes associated utilities, drainage, grading, paving, and stormwater infrastructure needed to service the development. Currently, ARR maintains its entire fleet from the Todd Lane location in southeast Austin. ARR requires the use of additional facilities to better service their customers, improve operational efficiencies, reduce long-term operating costs, allow for staff expansion, and reduce the Department’s carbon footprint by providing a northern location to deploy trucks. In addition to directly supporting ARR vehicle needs, the NESC will provide much needed and improved space to support a wide range of fleet assets from lawn mowers to watercraft to Fire/Police/EMS vehicles and Public Works trucks. The NESC will be operational 24 hours a day in the event of an emergency that would require this functionality for an extended period. The development will include a fuel station for ARR, FMSD, and other city vehicles and provide electric vehicle charging. The new buildings will earn a minimum of 3-Star Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) rating and WELL silver standards for administrative office areas and include zero waste building concepts. Additionally, the sustainable building approach will help maintain a neighborly relationship with the surrounding community. 05 SPC-2024-0456C - FSD - NE Service Center; District 11 of 16 COMMISSION REQUEST: This site is zoned P (Public) and is greater than one acre in size; therefore, a Conditional Use Permit is required, according to the Land Development Code (Section 25-2-625). § 25-2-625 - PUBLIC (P) DISTRICT REGULATIONS. (A) This section applies in a public (P) district, except for a community events use. (B) Entities described in Section 25-2-145 (Public (P) District Designation) must comply with the requirements of this section. (C) For …
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Hank Smith, Chair Zoning and Platting Commission Members FROM: Nancy Estrada Planning Department DATE: August 26, 2025 RE: C814-04-0187.03.SH – Goodnight Ranch PUD Amendment #3 Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced case from the September 2, 2025, Zoning and Platting Commission hearing to October 21, 2025. Staff continues to evaluate additional information that has been provided by other City of Austin departments as well as work with the applicant to resolve final PUD Amendment items such as drainage regulations and fire protection. 03 C814-04-0187.03.SH - Goodnight Ranch PUD Amendment #3; District 21 of 1
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0075 – Wehmeier 3.0 DISTRICT: 5 ADDRESS: 7400 Albert Road ZONING FROM: DR SITE AREA: 3.00 acre PROPERTY OWNER: Doug Wehmeier AGENT: Bennett Consulting (Rodney K. Bennett) TO: SF-3 CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant family residence (SF-3) district zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 2, 2025: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is located at 7400 Albert Road, just south of Matthews Lane. It consists of an approximately three-acre unplatted tract currently zoned development reserve (DR) district. The site contains one single-family residence located on the property. The surrounding area is primarily residential in character. To the north, south and east, there are single family residences on large tracts and lots that have frontage on Albert Road (SF-6-CO; SF-3; DR; SF-2). The Union Pacific Railroad tracks border this property to the west with single family residences and duplexes located directly across the tracks (MF-2). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial Exhibit). 02 C14-2025-0075 - Wehmeier 3.0; District 51 of 9 C14-2025-0075 Page 2 The Applicant is requesting to rezone the subject property from development reserve (DR) district to family residence (SF-3) district zoning. The new HOME amendments will allow up to three dwelling units per lot. Currently, an addition to the existing single family residence is being proposed. Staff is recommending (SF-3) district zoning because it is compatible with the existing mix of residential zoning and housing types in the neighborhood. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The family residence (SF-3) district zoning is the designation for a moderate density single-family residential use and a duplex use on a lot that is a minimum of 5,750 square feet. An SF-3 district designation may be applied to a use in an existing single-family neighborhood with moderate sized lots or to new development of family housing on lots that are 5,750 square feet or more. Up to three units are permitted under single-family residential development standards. 2. Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses. Staff is recommending family residence (SF-3) district zoning for the subject property. The proposed zoning is consistent and compatible with the surrounding zoning and residential uses in this neighborhood. The tract …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025 The Zoning and Platting convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Luis Osta Lugo Christian Tschoepe Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Betsy Greenberg Alejandra Flores David Fouts Taylor Major Lonny Stern Commissioners Absent: Scott Boone Ryan Puzycki 1 Vacancy on the Dais. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. 1 The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, August 5, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Flores’ second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Boone and Puzycki were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 6 13608 Caldwell Drive, Lake Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Austintatious Enterprises, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Central Texas Permit Partners (Tisha Ritta) I-RR to SF-6 Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The public hearing was closed Commissioner Osta Lugo’s motion, Commissioner Stern’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Major was off the dais. Commissioner Flores abstained. Commissioners Boone and Puzycki were absent. The motion made by Vice Chair Greenberg to postpone to September 16, 2025, failed due to lack of a second. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of SF-6 for C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone, located at 13608 Caldwell Drive, was approved on Commissioner Osta Lugo’s motion, Commissioner Tschoepe’s second, on a 6-1-1 vote. Vice Chair Greenberg voted nay. Commissioner Flores abstained. Commissioners Boone and Puzycki were absent. 3. Rezoning: C14-2025-0054 - Rezoning of Lot 31 Block A - The Forest Section One at The Villages Of Spicewood; District 6 11700 Flower Scent Court, Bull Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Peijie Li Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: CJW Engineering & Consulting (Calvin Weiman) SF-1 to SF-2 Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The public hearing was closed Commissioner Stern’s motion, Commissioner Osta Lugo’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Flores abstained. Commissioners Boone and Puzycki were absent. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of SF-2, without a conditional overlay, for C14-2025-0054 - Rezoning of Lot 31 Block A - The Forest Section One at The Villages Of …
Northeast Service Center Austin Resource Recovery & Fleet Mobility Services Department Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting September 2, 2025 Northeast Service Center Location and Surrounding Uses Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting September 2, 2025 Flint Hills Brown Distributing Petro Chemical Transport Northeast Service Center Location and Surrounding Uses Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting September 2, 2025 Northeast Service Center Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting September 2, 2025 Project Timeline • 2000 SCS Engineers Report recommended ARR build a North Transfer Station at the Johnny Morris site. • Transfer Station use eliminated after community outreach. • City purchased the property in 2013 for use as a service center. • Programming/Design Criteria completed in September 2021. • Request for Proposals for Development Partner released in November 2023. Site Plan submitted November 2024. • • Conditional Use Permit is the final step. Public Meetings • September 14, 2022 Zero Waste Advisory Commission briefing. • November 2, 2023 Council initiated rezoning of 8301 Johnny Morris Road property. • April 24, 2024 – Zero Waste Advisory Commission briefing. • May 20, 2024 - Colony Park Neighborhood Association Meeting for Zoning. • May 30, 2024 - Council approved funding for • Design. June 12, 2024 - Community Meeting for ZAP Zoning hearing at Turner Roberts. • June 18, 2024 - Zoning and Platting Commission approved zoning on consent. • August 22, 2024 - Community Meeting for Council Zoning hearing at Turner Roberts. • September 12, 2024 - Council approved Zoning on consent. • December 5, 2024 – Zero Waste Advisory • Commission briefing. December 12, 2024 - Council approved project funding and negotiate and execute with development partner. • Over $14 million spent to date on site plan and building design work. Northeast Service Center Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting September 2, 2025 Northeast Service Center Facility Details • Administrative Headquarters for Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) and Fleet Mobility Services (FMSD). • • Operations facility for ARR. Vehicle service centers for ARR and FMSD. • • Will house approximately 750 employees. • Large trucks will depart to the north towards Hwy 290. Property is divided by large riparian/critical water quality zone and AE Transmission lines. Trail connection to Capital Metro ROW/future Colony Park Green Line Station. • Meeting space for surrounding community. • In discussions with AISD regarding internships/vocational training. Public garden along Johnny Morris Road adjacent to area for food trucks. • Zoning and Platting …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 The Zoning and Platting convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Ryan Puzycki Lonny Stern Christian Tschoepe Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone David Fouts Commissioners Absent: Alejandra Flores Taylor Major Luis Osta Lugo 1 Vacancy on the Dais. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, August 19, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Puzycki’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second, on 1 a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Flores, Osta Lugo, and Major were absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2025-0075 - Wehmeier 3.0; District 5 7400 Albert Road, Williamson Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Doug Wehmeier Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Bennett Consulting, Rodney K. Bennett DR to SF-3 Recommended Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve SF-3 for C14-2025-0075 - Wehmeier 3.0, located at 7400 Albert Road, was approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Puzycki’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Flores, Osta Lugo, and Major were absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. 3. PUD Amendment: Location: C814-04-0187.03.SH - Goodnight Ranch PUD Amendment #3; District 2 East side of Old Lockhart Road between Nuckols Crossing Road and Capitol View Drive except Lot 3, Block J, of Goodnight Ranch Phase 2, Onion Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Austin Goodnight Ranch, L.P. Agent: Request: City of Austin Planning Department City-initiated PUD Amendment #3 to amend conditions of zoning, and waivers or modifications to City Code requirements, related to the development of Goodnight Ranch PUD. Staff Postponement Request to October 21, 2025 Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to October 21, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Puzycki’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Flores, Osta Lugo, and Major were absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. 2 4. Site Plan SP-2022-0567C - RBI Austin Youth Development Complex; District 1 (Environmental Variance): Location: Owner/Applicant: Home Plate Properties (Teri Durden) Agent: Request: 7401 Loyola …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2025, AT 5:00 PM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 AUSTIN CITY HALL, 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation 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 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 please call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512)-974-3428 or natalie.leone@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Friday August 29, 2025, with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Vacant – (District 2) Arlin Alvarez-(District 3) Susan Somers, Chair-(District 4) Daniel Kavelman, Parliamentarian -(District 5) Kevin Chen- (District 6) Varun Prasad- (District 7) Justin Jacobson- (District 8) Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair- (District 9) Joshua Sorin – (District 10) Deshon Brown- (Mayoral Appointee) 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 Urban Transportation Commission REGULAR MEETING on August 5, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion and presentation regarding the Integrated Bond Program Development and Delivery Plan. Presenter: Eric Bailey, Deputy Director, Capital Delivery Services 3. Discussion and presentation regarding the CapMetro 2035 Transit Plan and Metro Rapid Presenter: Melissa Ortiz, CapMetro 4. Discussion and presentation regarding the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Overview and Update Presenter: Kristin Pipkin, Transportation and Public Works DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way Vacation for 1109 S Lamar Boulevard. Presenter: Christopher Bueckert, Transportation and Public Works 6. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way Vacation for 1200 W Gibson Street. Presenter: Christopher Bueckert, Transportation and Public Works 7. Establish a Working Group to update the by-laws of the Urban Transportation Commission. Facilitator: Spencer Schumacher 8. Discussion and possible action regarding an appointment to the Downtown Commission (one vacancy). Facilitator: Susan Somers COMMITTEE UPDATES 9. Update from Commissioner Prasad from the Joint Sustainability …
URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 5, 2025 URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 5, 2025 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 6310 Whilemina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Schumacher called the Commission Meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair - (District 9) Justin Jacobson - (District 8) Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Susan Somers, Chair - (District 4) Daniel Kavelman, Parliamentarian - (District 5) Kevin Chen - (District 6) Joshua Sorin – (District 10) Deshon Brown- (Mayoral Appointee) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on July 1, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of 7/1/2025 were approved on a motion from Chair Somers, and a second from Vice Chair Schumacher on a 6-0 vote, with Commissioners Buffo, Alvarez, Chen, & Prasad absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on the Cap Metro Bike Share Expansion. The commission received a presentation from Michael Kimbro & Jacob Barrett, Transportation and Public Works with JD Simpson, CapMetro. 3. Discussion on Emergency Response Management The commission received a presentation from Kimmi McMinn & Dan Valbracht, Transportation and Public Works. 4. Discussion on Autonomous Vehicles The commission received a presentation from Kristin Bray, Transportation and Public Works. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 5, 2025 5. Discussion on and approval of Urban Transportation Commission comment to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles on Autonomous Vehicles Rules adoption. On a motion from Vice Chair Schumacher, and a second from Chair Somers, the item was postponed indefinitely with a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Buffo, Alvarez, & Prasad absent. 6. Discussion and possible action regarding an appointment to the Downtown Commission (one vacancy). On a motion from Vice Chair Schumacher, and a second from Commissioner Chen, the item was postponed to the September 2, 2025 meeting with a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Buffo, Alvarez, & Prasad absent. COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the July 15, 2025, meeting. The commission received an update from Vice Chair Schumacher. 9. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the July 7, 2025, meeting. The commission received an update from Commissioner Kavelman. 10. Update from Chair Somers from the City Council …
Capital Delivery Services Capital Delivery Services Public Improvement Bond Program Public Improvement Bond Program Integrated Bond Program Development and Delivery Plan Integrated Bond Program Development and Delivery Plan Urban Transportation Commission Update Urban Transportation Commission Update Eric Bailey Eric Bailey Deputy Director Deputy Director Capital Delivery Services Capital Delivery Services September 2, 2025 September 2, 2025 “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 1 AGENDA Improved Bond Development Process • CDS Overview • What is a General Obligation Bond Program? • • Staff Work Completed to Date • Guiding Principles, Technical Criteria, & Scoring Matrices • Progress to Date & Upcoming Milestones “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 2 Created in 2023 with the goal of reducing project delivery time Who we are • Engineers • Architects • Project managers • Community Engagement Our partners • Consultants • Contracting teams • City asset owners • Community members • Mayor & Council Role in 2026 Bond Program One City – One Team – One Approach to effectively and efficiently deliver quality public projects. • Convene asset owner departments to develop needs assessment • Guide the process to ensure projects are vetted and scopes/schedules/budgets are accurate and realistic • Coordinate projects across departments to achieve mutual benefits What is a General Obligation Bond Program? Typical Bond Projects: • Flood and Erosion Control Improvements • New or Replacement City Facilities • Rehabilitation of Existing Facilities • Housing Infrastructure/Housing Projects • Street and Thoroughfare Improvements o Sidewalks o Traffic Signals • Park and Recreation Facilities • Public Safety Facilities (Fire/EMS/Police) • Land Purchase 4 What is a General Obligation Bond Program? Types of work NOT included: • Routine operations and maintenance activities o Potholes o Minor street repair o Landscaping maintenance o General building maintenance Improvements for short term leased space • • Code enforcement initiatives • Employee salaries (including police & fire) • AE/AW Capital Projects typically funded by using debt are funded via AE and AW revenue bonds, not General Obligation debt and thus are not for the 2026 GO Bond Program City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach to Capital Delivery 5 Improved Bond Delivery Process for 2026 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Council calls for Bond Election (Aug) Bond Election (Nov) BEATF Meetings, Council, and Public Engagement HOW WE’VE …
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 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 5 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. 6 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. 7 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 investments that improve service *Excluding Light Rail WORKING DRAFT CONCEPTS - Not displaying all routes WORKING DRAFT CapMetro 10+ Year Vision List Build towards a more connected region. Project Connect elements including Express Network, Rapid Lines, and elements. Transit Plan concepts that require partnerships and investment. 9 NORTHWEST Within the Next 5 Years • Route 392 extended to connect to Domain and Broadmoor 466 Replaced • Note: Map does not show all route concepts, and displays recommendations for the 5+ Year Outlook. 35 985 Leander Pickup Zone Expansion TBD By Need …
CPRG Audience Research Study Urban Transportation Commission | September 2, 2025 The City of Austin received financial support from the EPA under an Assistance Agreement 8/29/2025 Today's Discussion 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 What is CPRG? Other Regional Investments Program Timeline Marketing Study Audience Research Study Audience Research Schedule Survey Content Audience Research Findings Next Steps 03 06 07 08 09 10 12 14 15 Climate Pollution Reduction Grant 2 8/29/2025 Program Purpose What is CPRG? • EPA administers the CPRG program to develop and implement plans for reducing greenhouse gases including carbon emissions. Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Fund Categories • $250M awarded by federal govt for planning grants nation-wide o August 2023 – City of Austin’s Office of Climate Action and Resilience received $1M to develop a priority Climate Action Plan. • $4.6B awarded by federal govt for implementation grants nation-wide o July 2024 – City of Austin’s Transportation and Public Works Dept received a $47.8 million dollar implementation grant for MOVING Central Texas. Climate Pollution Reduction Grant 3 CPRG Official Partners The City of Austin received financial support from the EPA under an Assistance Agreement CPRG | MOVING Central Texas Vision Keep Central Texas Moving While Delivering a PREMIERE Multi-Model Transportation Network Leveraging this Moment to Create a NEW Sustainable Ridership Group to Support the Health and Wellbeing of Central Texas Climate Pollution Reduction Grant 5 Aligning CPRG with $20B+ Regional Construction Projects Through the short-term challenges, our goal is to deliver mobility and safety solutions NOW that will set the foundation for FUTURE interagency coordination. Tools implemented by CPRG, can be used after construction is completed, maximizing the return on investment and providing long-term benefits for the region. In the end, our COMMUNITY will have a safer, seamlessly accessible, multimodal transportation network to meet our mobility needs for GENERATIONS to come. US 290 W Climate Pollution Reduction Grant 6 8/29/2025 I I S N G E B D O R E P T N A R G CPRG | Program Timeline The grant has until December 31, 2029 (5 years) to complete the goals Jan 2025 April 2025 July 2025 Oct 2025 Jan 2026 July 2026 2027 2028 2029 G R A N T P E R O D E N D S I PLANNING CONTINUED ITERATIVE PLANNING STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PREPARATION IMPLEMENTATION INSTALLATION ANNUAL SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS COALITION PARTNER COLLABORATION AND COORDINATION …
Urban Transportation Commission AN ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION APPLICATION ABUTTING 1109 SOUTH LAMAR BOULEVARD September 2, 2025 Item # 5 File #2024-132040 LM District 9 Add location map here Abutting property owner: GSGB, LP Add aerial picture from property profile generally outline where the vacation area is 1109 South Lamar Boulevard Unpaved/ Undeveloped Alley Right-of-Way PICTURE OF ALLEY: STREET VIEW Vacation tract is approximately 502 square feet All property owners within 300 feet of the vacation area were sent public notices on May 21, 2025 No objections have been received as of the day of this presentation. All affected City Departments and external stakeholders have reviewed and recommend approval of this Right-of-Way vacation application, subject to the conditions on the Master Comment Report submitted with this presentation. The City will retain a Wastewater Lines Easement over the entire vacation tract. How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? The area proposed to be vacated will be incorporated into the adjacent property at 1109 South Lamar Boulevard and developed consistent with the zoning district. There is no active Site Plan. I am happy to answer your questions regarding the right of way process The applicant can answer your questions regarding the abutting property and the proposed development. Thank you for your time! Christopher Bueckert, 512-974-1780
f '1 �_,.,.,.,,. "" . y TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC WORKS Transportation P.O. Box 1088 Austin, 512-974-1150 and Pub I ic Works Department TX 78767 Right of Way Vacation Application LandManagementROW@AustinTexas For submitta l and fee 1nformat1on , see www austIntexas gov/departmenU gov I Phone 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) land-management File No. --------- Department use only Section 1: TYPE OF VACATION DATE: -------- Department use only Encroachment Type: StreetO Alleyl✓I RowD Hundred Block: Name of Street/Alley/ROW: Alley Property Address: 1 109 S Lamar B oulevard ___________ _ Is it constructed? YesONol✓I Purpose of Vacation: For use of the property as one l ot with n o division. Section 2: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION ADJACENT TO AREA TO BE VACATED A . I D. t . t p I # 0 100030201 ppra1sa 1s nc arce : _______ urvey 19-22 Block 18 Lot(s) Name: S outh Heights Subdivision S Outlot & Ab t t N rac o. __________ _ s ----------------------------- PI at Book: ______ Document No: ______ or Volume_1 ____ , Page_1_1_2 __ Neighborhood Address including Association Name: _Z_il_ke_r_N_e_i_gh_b_o_r_h_o_od_A_s_s o_c_ia_t_io_n _____ _____ _ _ TX 78704 zip code: 2 109 De Verne St., Austin, Section 3: RELATED CASES & PROJECT NAME {if applicable) Existing Subdivision Site Plan: YesO No� File Number: _________________ Case: Yesl✓I No D File Number: _c_a_-_ Permit: Yes D No �File Number: _________________ _ 18_9_4_-_1 1_1_1 ____________ _ _ Building Name of Development Project: _ N�/_A ________ ________ _____ _ Is this a S.M.A.R.T. Housing Project? signed certification letter from NHCD) YesO No !✓I (If yes, attach Yes D No l✓I Is this within the Downtown Austin Plan Boundaries? City of Austin I Right of Way Vacation Application 2/22/24 I Page 2 of 5 19 and 20 512-567-2600 Darin DavisPrincipal July 12, 2024 To Whom It May Concern: City of Austin Re: Letter of Authorization relating to the owner’s agent for the submittal of that certain Right-of-Way Vacation application, along with easements and other related materials and documents on behalf of the property located at 1109 S Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78704, (the “Property”), also known as Lot Nos. 19, 20, 21, and 22, Block 18 in South Heights, an addition in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat recorded in Volume 1, Page 112, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. As the record owner of the above referenced Property, I hereby …
CITY OF AUSTIN - R.O.W. VACATION MASTER COMMENT REPORT As of: July 14, 2025 PROJECT NUMBER: 2024-132040 LM PROJECT NAME: 2024-132040 LM (1109 S Lamar Boulevard) LOCATION: 1109 S LAMAR BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78704 Review Dept. LM Astound Approved Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Carlos Delgado (512) 974-1780 11/05/2024 11/07/2024 Comments: Astound doesn't have any aerial or underground facilities at 1109 S Lamar Boulevard. We have no objections and no conditions. carlos.delgado@astound.com LM AT&T (SWBT) Approved With Conditions Pamela Johnson (512) 974-1780 12/04/2024 12/05/2024 Comments: AT&T approves with the agreement that any damages or relocation of our facilities is paid for by the applicant/owner/contractor. If you need to relocate any lines please call to Initiate a work order into the department voicemail box at 1-855-581-9891 and leave message. someone will return your call. Pamela A. Johnson pb9891@att.com 7/14/25 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 1 Acknowledged As of: July 14, 2025 PROJECT NUMBER: 2024-132040 LM PROJECT NAME: 2024-132040 LM (1109 S Lamar Boulevard) LOCATION: 1109 S LAMAR BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78704 Review Dept. LM ATD Review Rejected Comments: Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Ravi Dhamrat 512-974-1217 11/22/2024 At this time, only half the alley width has formally been requested to be vacated. Transportation Engineering can only consider vacation requests for the full alley width. When both vacation requests are formally submitted by the abutting property owners for the full width of the alley, Transportation Engineering will then reconsider the vacation request. Approved With Conditions Ravi Dhamrat 512-974-1217 12/30/2024 07/14/2025 Comments: Approved with the condition that the full width of the alley will be vacated. Approved Ravi Dhamrat 512-974-1217 07/14/2025 07/14/2025 Comments: Approved based on update to reduce ROW vacation request to match 2024-132059. 7/14/25 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 2 Acknowledged As of: July 14, 2025 PROJECT NUMBER: 2024-132040 LM PROJECT NAME: 2024-132040 LM (1109 S Lamar Boulevard) LOCATION: 1109 S LAMAR BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78704 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM Austin Resource Recovery Review Approved Michael Zavala (512) 974-1837 11/07/2024 11/07/2024 Comments: There are no issues with this vacation that would affect ARR operations in the area. 7/14/25 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 3 As of: July 14, 2025 PROJECT NUMBER: 2024-132040 LM PROJECT NAME: 2024-132040 LM (1109 S Lamar Boulevard) LOCATION: 1109 S LAMAR BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78704 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM AW Infrastructure Management Rejected Comments: Eli Pruitt 512-972-0493 11/26/2024 Austin Water (AW) does not approve …
TO: Urban Transportation Commission M E M O R A N D U M FROM: Christopher Bueckert, Real Estate Services Agent Land Development Engineering, Transportation and Public Works Department DATE: 7/31/2025 SUBJECT: F# 2024-132040 LM Street Right-of-Way Vacation approximately 502 square feet abutting 1109 South Lamar Boulevard Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the alley right-of-way vacation application for an approximately 502 square foot portion of land, being the unpaved/undeveloped right-of-way abutting 1109 South Lamar Boulevard, being a portion of a 20’ alley in Block 18, South Heights, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Volume 1, Page 112, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcel. The abutting property is owned by GSGB, LP. Per the transmittal letter dated July 11, 2025, received by the City of Austin, the applicant states, “How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? Response: The area proposed to be vacated will be incorporated into the adjacent property at 1109 South Lamar Boulevard and developed consistent with the zoning district.” All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the reviewers’ conditions shown on the attached Master Comment Report. Per City Code §14-11-71 – Notice to Interested Property Owners Public notice will be sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. The director of the Public Works Department may approve the application after the 10th day that the notice is issued; and an affected property owner may submit comments regarding the proposed vacation. Public Notice was sent to appropriate parties on May 21, 2025. No objections have been received by staff as of the date of this memorandum. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the September 2, 2025, Urban Transportation Commission agenda. Staff contact: Christopher Bueckert, Real Estate Services Agent Transportation and Public Works Department, 512-974-1780, landmanagementROW@austintexas.gov Applicant: Drenner Group, PC, Leah M. Bojo, 512-807-2918, lbojo@drennergroup.com Abutting Landowner(s): GSGB, LP The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and the vacation request. Attachments: Application Packet Master Comment Report PowerPoint Presentation
AN ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION APPLICATION ABUTTING 1200 WEST GIBSON STREET Urban Transportation Commission September 2, 2025 Item # 6 File #2024-132059 LM District 9 Add location map here Abutting property owner: Same But Different, LLC, a Texas limited liability company Add aerial picture from property profile generally outline where the vacation area is 1200 West Gibson Street Unpaved/ Undeveloped Alley Right-of-Way PICTURE OF ALLEY: STREET VIEW Vacation tract is approximately 501 square feet All property owners within 300 feet of the vacation area were sent public notices on May 21, 2025 No objections have been received as of the day of this presentation. All affected City Departments and external stakeholders have reviewed and recommend approval of this Right-of-Way vacation application, subject to the conditions on the Master Comment Report submitted with this presentation. The City will retain a Wastewater Lines Easement over the entire vacation tract. How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? The area proposed to be vacated will be incorporated into the adjacent property at 1200 West Gibson Street and developed consistent with the zoning district. Associated with Site Plan: SP-2023-0513C I am happy to answer your questions regarding the right of way process The applicant can answer your questions regarding the abutting property and the proposed development. Thank you for your time! Christopher Bueckert, 512-974-1780
Right of Way Vacation Application LandManagementROW@AustinTexas.gov | Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) For submittal and fee information, see www.austintexas.gov/department/land-management File No. ___________________ Department use only Section 1: TYPE OF VACATION DATE: __________________ Department use only Encroachment Type: Street Alley ROW Hundred Block: ___________________________ Name of Street/Alley/ROW: ________________________________ Is it constructed? Yes No Property Address: _________________________________________________________________ Purpose of Vacation: _____________________________________________________________________ Section 2: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION ADJACENT TO AREA TO BE VACATED Appraisal District Parcel #: ________________ Survey & Abstract No. ________________________ Lot(s) ______________ Block_________________Outlot _________________________________ Subdivision Name: ________________________________________________________________ Plat Book: ______________ Document No: ______________ or Volume___________, Page_________ Neighborhood Association Name: __________________________________________________________ Address including zip code: _______________________________________________________________ Section 3: RELATED CASES & PROJECT NAME (if applicable) Existing Site Plan: Yes No File Number: _________________________________________ Subdivision Case: Yes No File Number: _________________________________________ Building Permit: Yes No File Number: _________________________________________ Name of Development Project: ______________________________________________________ Is this a S.M.A.R.T. Housing Project? Yes No (If yes, attach signed certification letter from NHCD) Is this within the Downtown Austin Plan Boundaries? Yes No City of Austin | Right of Way Vacation Application 2/22/24 | Page 2 of 5 Right of Way Vacation Application LandManagementROW@AustinTexas.gov | Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) For submittal and fee information, see www.austintexas.gov/department/land-management Section 4: HISTORIC DESIGNATION Historical Designation: Yes No Historical Zoning: Yes No Property in Historical Zoning District: Yes No Section 5: APPLICANT INFORMATION Applicant Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Firm: ____________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________ City: ___________________________________________ State : ______ Zip Code: ____________ Email: ____________________________________________________ Phone: ________________ Section 6: OWNER, LIENHOLDER & VESTING DEED INFORMATION (If multiple owners please attach separate sheet.) Conveyed to (Current Owner) Name: ______________________________________ (as shown on Deed) Owner Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________ __________ City: _________________________________________ State:__________ Zip Code: __________ Email: ________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ Lienholder Name: __________________________________________________________________ Lienholder Mailing Address: ________________________________________________ __________ City: ________________________________________ State:_________ Zip Code:________ Email: _______________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ City of Austin | Right of Way Vacation Application 2/22/24 | Page 3 of 5 Right of Way Vacation Application LandManagementROW@AustinTexas.gov | Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) For submittal and fee information, see www.austintexas.gov/department/land-management Conveyed by: Special Warranty Deed Warranty Deed Deed with Vendor’s Lien Quitclaim Deed Deed without Warranty Dated: ___________ County instrument is recorded in: ___________________ Document No: ____________________ or Volume________________ Page__________________ Deed Records Real Property Records Official Public Records Section 7: DEVELOPER INFORMATION Developer Name: __________________________________________________________________ Firm: ____________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________ City: ___________________________________________ State: _______ Zip Code: ___________ Email: _________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________ The undersigned …
CITY OF AUSTIN - R.O.W. VACATION MASTER COMMENT REPORT As of: July 14, 2025 PROJECT NUMBER: 2024-132059 LM PROJECT NAME: 2024-132059 LM (1200 W Gibson Street) LOCATION: 1200 W GIBSON ST, AUSTIN, TX 78704 Review Dept. LM Astound Approved Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Carlos Delgado (512) 974-1780 12/12/2024 01/06/2025 Comments: Astound doesn't have any aerial or underground facilities at 1200 W Gibson St. We have no objections and no conditions. carlos.delgado@astound.com Approved Comments: None Carlos Delgado (512) 974-1780 01/06/2025 01/06/2025 7/14/25 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 1 As of: July 14, 2025 PROJECT NUMBER: 2024-132059 LM PROJECT NAME: 2024-132059 LM (1200 W Gibson Street) LOCATION: 1200 W GIBSON ST, AUSTIN, TX 78704 Review Dept. LM AT&T (SWBT) Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Approved With Conditions Pamela Johnson (512) 974-1780 01/07/2025 01/07/2025 Comments: AT&T approves with the agreement that any damages or relocation of our facilities is paid for by the applicant/owner/contractor. If you need to relocate any lines please call to Initiate a work order into the department voicemail box at 1-855-581-9891 and leave message. someone will return your call. Pamela Johnson pb9891@att.com LM ATD Review Approved With Conditions Ravi Dhamrat 512-974-1217 12/30/2024 07/14/2025 Comments: Approved with the condition that the full width of the alley will be vacated. Approved Ravi Dhamrat 512-974-1217 07/14/2025 07/14/2025 Comments: Approved as the full width of alley is being vacated in conjunction with 2024-132040. 7/14/25 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 2 AcknowledgedAcknowledged As of: July 14, 2025 PROJECT NUMBER: 2024-132059 LM PROJECT NAME: 2024-132059 LM (1200 W Gibson Street) LOCATION: 1200 W GIBSON ST, AUSTIN, TX 78704 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM Austin Resource Recovery Review Approved Michael Zavala (512) 974-1837 12/13/2024 12/13/2024 Comments: There are no issues with this vacation that would impede ARR services in this area. 7/14/25 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 3 As of: July 14, 2025 PROJECT NUMBER: 2024-132059 LM PROJECT NAME: 2024-132059 LM (1200 W Gibson Street) LOCATION: 1200 W GIBSON ST, AUSTIN, TX 78704 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM Drainage Engineering Review Approved Comments: None LM Electric Review Approved Comments: AE approved. Anali Martinez Gonzalez (512) 978-1736 12/30/2024 12/30/2024 Rosario Navarro 512-322-6754 12/19/2024 12/19/2024 7/14/25 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 5 As of: July 14, 2025 PROJECT NUMBER: 2024-132059 LM PROJECT NAME: 2024-132059 LM (1200 W Gibson Street) LOCATION: 1200 W GIBSON ST, AUSTIN, TX 78704 Review Dept. LM EMS Review Approved Comments: None LM Fire For Site …
TO: Urban Transportation Commission M E M O R A N D U M FROM: Christopher Bueckert, Real Estate Services Agent Land Development Engineering, Transportation and Public Works Department DATE: 7/31/2025 SUBJECT: F# 2024-132059 LM Alley Right-of-Way Vacation approximately 501 square feet abutting 1200 West Gibson Street Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the alley right-of-way vacation application for an approximately 501 square foot portion of land, being the unpaved/undeveloped right-of-way abutting 1200 West Gibson Street, being a portion of a 20’ alley in Block 18, South Heights, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Volume 1, Page 112, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcel. The abutting property is owned by Same But Different, LLC, a Texas limited liability company. Per the transmittal letter dated November 5, 2024, received by the City of Austin, the applicant states, “How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? Response: The area proposed to be vacated will be incorporated into the adjacent property at 1200 West Gibson Street and developed consistent with the zoning district.” All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the reviewers’ conditions shown on the attached Master Comment Report. Per City Code §14-11-71 – Notice to Interested Property Owners Public notice will be sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. The director of the Public Works Department may approve the application after the 10th day that the notice is issued; and an affected property owner may submit comments regarding the proposed vacation. Public Notice was sent to appropriate parties on May 21, 2025. No objections have been received by staff as of the date of this memorandum. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the September 2, 2025, Urban Transportation Commission agenda. Staff contact: Christopher Bueckert, Real Estate Services Agent Transportation and Public Works Department, 512-974-1780, landmanagementROW@austintexas.gov Applicant: Drenner Group, PC, Leah M. Bojo, 512-807-2918, lbojo@drennergroup.com Abutting Landowner(s): Same But Different, LLC, a Texas limited liability company The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and the vacation request. Attachments: Application Packet Master Comment Report PowerPoint Presentation
URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 2, 2025 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Somers called the Commission Meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Susan Somers, Chair - (District 4) Daniel Kavelman, Parliamentarian - (District 5) Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair - (District 9) Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Kevin Chen - (District 6) Varun Prasad, - (District 7) Joshua Sorin – (District 10) Deshon Brown- (Mayoral Appointee) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Philip Wiley APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on August 5, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of 8/5/2025 were approved on a motion from Vice Chair Schumacher, and a second from Commissioner Kavelman on a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Buffo, Alvarez, & Jacobson absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion and presentation regarding the Integrated Bond Program Development and Delivery Plan. The commission received a presentation from Eric Bailey, Austin Capital Delivery Services. 3. Discussion and presentation regarding the CapMetro 2035 Transit Plan and Metro Rapid The commission received a presentation from Lawrence Deeter, CapMetro. 4. Discussion and presentation regarding the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Overview and Update The commission received a presentation from Kristin Pipkin, Austin Transportation and Public Works 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way Vacation for 1109 S Lamar Boulevard. The commission received a presentation from Christopher Bueckert, Austin Transportation and Public Works On a motion from Chair Somers, and a second from Vice Chair Schumacher, the right of way vacation was approved with an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Alvarez, & Jacobson absent. 6. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way Vacation for 1200 W Gibson Street. The commission received a presentation from Christopher Bueckert, Austin Transportation and Public Works On a motion from Chair Somers, and a second from Vice Chair Schumacher, the right of way vacation was approved with an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Alvarez, & Jacobson absent. 7. Establish a Working Group to update the by-laws of the Urban Transportation Commission. The commission discussed and Commissioners Schumacher, Chen, Prasad, Buffo, & Somers were appointed to the working group. On a motion from Chair Somers, and a second from Vice Chair …
Regular Meeting of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 5:30PM African American Cultural and Heritage Facility 912 E 11th St Austin, Texas 78702 Some members of the African American Resource Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely or in-person, call or email Nekaybaw Watson, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Daryl Horton, Chair Alexandria Anderson Sophia Dozier Kyron Hayes Nelson Linder Antonio Ross Greg Smith CALL TO ORDER Dr. Chiquita Eugene, Vice Chair Roger Davis Joi Harden Antony Jackson Justin Parsons Mueni Rudd Emmy Weisberg AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on August 5, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing by George Maldonado, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department regarding the updates to the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex. Staff briefing from David Alcorta, Paraprofessional, Communications and Public Information Office (CPIO) and Houmma Garba, Community Engagement Consultant, CPIO regarding CPIO’s and Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s (HSEM) new emergency language access plan. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Presentation from Cydney Washington-Moore, Senior Project Manager, South by Southwest (SXSW) regarding community engagement initiatives for the African American community in Austin. Update regarding the August JIC meeting budget priorities and recommendations to council as they relate to African American Austinites. Discussion regarding a potential Recommendation to Council to revamp the Community Liaison Office. 7. Discussion regarding the 2026 Annual Meeting Schedule DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Discuss and approve the date, time, location and subjects of a 2025 African American Resource Advisory Commission Retreat. 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 …
African American Resource Advisory Commission Minutes August 5, 2025 African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 5, 2025 The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility at 912 E 11th St, in Austin, Texas. Chair Horton called the African American Resources Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 5:41 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Daryl Horton, Chair Roger Davis Nelson Linder Justin Parsons Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alexandria Anderson Sophia Dozier Joi Harden Kyron Hayes Mueni Rudd Greg Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on June 3, 2025. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Parsons’ motion, Commissioner Linder’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Davis and Rudd were off the dais. Vice Chair Eugene and Commissioners Jackson, Ross, and Weisberg were absent. 1 African American Resource Advisory Commission Minutes August 5, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing by Ann Eaton, Assistant Director, Economic Development Department regarding funding priorities and project updates by the Economic Development Department that impact the African American Community. Staff briefing provided by Ann Eaton, Assistant Director, Economic Development Department. Staff briefing from David Alcorta, Paraprofessional, Communication and Public Information Office (CPIO) and Houmma Garba, Community Engagement Consultant, CPIO regarding CPIO’s and Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s (HSEM) new emergency language access plan. Staff briefing postponed until September 2, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and approve the date, time, location and subjects of a 2025 African American Resource Advisory Commission Retreat. Discussed no action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS SXSW’s impact on Black Austinites and how the commission can support them in improving engagement. Community Powered ATX’s impact on Black Austinites and how the commission can support them in improving engagement. Updates from the previous JIC meetings and informational clinics. Chair Horton adjourned the meeting at 6:51 p.m. without objection. 2
Austin Parks and Recreation Millennium Youth Entertainment Center Project Improvements Additional Information Additional Information Millennium Youth Entertainment Center • The Millennium Youth Entertainment Center (MYEC) opened to the public in June 1999. The 25-year-old facility features a 100-seat movie theater, roller skating arena, 16 bowling lanes, arcade area, an event area, and a food court. The Millennium serves as a place for youth to skate, bowl, play video games, or have birthday parties, and in addition, hosts special events, job fairs, private receptions, and movie festivals. • The Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) operates the MYEC in partnership with the Austin-Rosewood Community Development Corporation, a local government corporation. ASM Global, a venue management and services company, is the current manager of MYEC. Projects Improvements • Skating Rink Floor Replacement • Skating Rink and Theater Lighting and Audio Upgrades • ADA Compliance Facility Upgrades • Heating & Air Condition Rooftop Units Replacements (EUL) • Fire Alarm Control System Replacement (EUL) • Flat Roof Replacement (EUL) • AEDC Theatre Improvements Skating Rink Floor Replacement In June 2020, APR completed replacement of the MYEC skating rink’s flooring system with new hardwood floors to accommodate skating, basketball, and other event activities. Skating Rink and Theater Lighting and Audio Upgrades Completed in December 2023, the project converted the existing lights to modern LED lighting and provided an advanced DMX controller to control equipment including lights, fog machines, strobe lights and music- driven, flashing, colored lights. In addition, new audio and sound equipment, a lighting truss for stage lights, and two large video wall panels were installed to enhance live venue performances. ADA Upgrades In September 2023, APR corrected non-compliant items that were identified during the 2016 ADA assessment. These items are related to the restrooms, and addressed mounting heights for signage and mirrors, inadequate clearance space, protruding objects, non-compliant plumbing fixtures, and inaccessible ramps and parking stalls. Additionally, areas with carpet were replaced in the administrative offices, skating concession, arcade and theater areas. ADA Parking Stalls Carpet Replacement Roof Top HVAC Unit Replacements (End of Useful Life) Current Project The project replaced eight (8) roof-top HVAC equipment units, with Amtech serving as the consultant team. The Contractor, JM Engineering, was awarded the project in December 2023. The project was anticipated to start construction in Spring of 2024, but due to supply chain issues, the replacement work was delayed. Three units were installed temporarily in July …
Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies Houmma Garba - CPIO David Alcorta – HSEM September 2nd, 2025 Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies: Background The City Auditor conducted two audits: one in 2016 and another in 2021, involving language access services provided by the City, which culminated in a special report and staff response. The audits found that the City may not be meeting the needs of all non-English speaking Austinites because written policies did not align with actual practice. Additionally, the Auditor found that the City did not effectively communicate with community members before and during Winter Storm Uri in 2021, especially in language other than English. Because of this, limited English proficiency (LEP) Austinites may not have had the same access to important information and may have been disproportionately impacted. Austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/auditor/audit_reports/language_access_follow_up_may_2023.pdf September 2nd, 2025 Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies: Language Access Translation: The conversion of written communication from one language to another in a written form. An accurate translation is one that conveys the intent and essential meaning of the original text. Interpretation: Definitions The oral rendition of a spoken message from one language to another, preserving the intent and meaning of the original message. Threshold Language: The most common spoken languages in Austin other than English. Based on this data, and data on the percentage of people who identify as not speaking English “very well” is how HSEM determined the languages to provide translation and interpretation for. September 2nd, 2025 Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies: Limited English Proficiency September 2nd, 2025 What does Limited English Proficiency mean? Limited English Proficiency (LEP) A person with limited English proficiency (LEP) cannot speak, read, write or understand the English language at a level that permits him or her to interact effectively with City staff. Individuals who communicate with American Sign Language are covered in this definition, although other Federal laws and regulations such as the Americans with Disabilities Act apply and should be considered separately. Hello! ¡Hola! 你好！ 안녕하세요! Xin chào! नमस्ते! မင်္ဂလာပါ! Collaborative Partners • Communiations and Public Information Office • Homeland Security & Emergency Management • Ausitn Energy • Austin Water • Austin Public Health • And review by numerous community organizations. In 2022, CPIO, HSEM and a collaboration of the City’s departmental Language Access team members established an Emergency Language Access working group. September 2nd, 2025 The Working Group planning activities included: • Gathering LEP …
