1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 ORDINANCE NO. _________________ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 25 (LAND DEVELOPMENT) OF THE CITY CODE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO A DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD OVERLAY (DBUNO) ZONING AND REPEALING UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD OVERLAY DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND BOUNDARIES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. City Code Section 25-2-179 (University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) District Purpose and Boundaries), Division 9 (University Neighborhood Overlay District Requirements) of XXXXX, and Appendix C - University Neighborhood Overlay District Boundaries, Subdistrict Boundaries, Height Limits, and Additional Height and Affordable University Neighborhood Overlay District Boundaries of Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) are repealed in their entirety, with section number, division number, and appendix designation, as referenced, reserved for future use. PART 2. Subsection (F) of City Code Section 25-2-32 (Zoning Districts and Map Codes) is amended to add new combining districts to read: (F) Combining districts and map codes are as follows: (2X) density bonus university neighborhood overlay ….DBUNO PART 3. City Code Section 25-2-181 (Density Bonus Combining District Purpose) is amended to add a new Subsection (C) to read: § 25-2-181 DENSITY BONUS COMBINING DISTRICT PURPOSE. (X) DBUNO Combining District promotes high-density, pedestrian-friendly development in the area generally west of the University of Texas campus that: (1) provides quality, safe, and affordable living for all, especially students attending college and university, (2) preserves certain existing residential and non-residential uses, (3) modifies site development regulations, and (4) grants additional building height in exchange for income-restricted housing. PART 4. Division 5, Article 3, Subchapter C of City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) is amended to add a new Section 25-2-65X to read: Draft 4/17/2025 Page 1 of 20 COA Law Department 23 NPA-2025-0019.02 - UNO UpdateWorking Draft – Subject to Change1 of 20 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 § 25-2-65X DENSITY BONUS UNO (DBUNO) COMBINING DISTRICT REGULATIONS. (A) The boundaries and subdistricts of the density bonus university neighborhood overlay (DBUNO) combining district are identified in Appendix H (DBUNO Boundaries and …
C20-2024-010 UNO Update Planning Commission April 22, 2025 Paul Books, Principal Planner Resolution Goals Provide quality, safe, affordable living for all, especially for students attending colleges and universities by: Increasing housing capacity, quality, and affordability Ensuring the area provides daily needs and services Supporting the implementation of light rail and mobility enhancements 6 Rezoning Process To update the regulations, staff proposes to create a new zoning district that incorporates the existing overlay with requested updates Rezoning requires notice to impacted properties and review by the Planning Commission and City Council at public hearings 10 Plan Amendment Process UNO is part of the Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan Current Future Land Use Map 11 Proposed Applicability Expanded to include Commercial and Multifamily properties directly adjacent to the current boundaries UNO is a voluntary program Properties are mapped to a specific subdistrict 16 Site Development Standards Modified Proposed Existing Streetscape Pedestrian Zone dimensions prescribed by the Transportation Criteria Manual + UNO Street Furnishings 12’ sidewalk + UNO Street Furnishings Setbacks Uses No minimum unless necessary to ensure adequate Fire Department access 10’ maximum street yard except for public plaza/private common open space Residential Uses including Group Residential Hotel/Motel (with limitations) Modified Local Uses - only in first two stories Prohibits or makes conditional non-transit supportive uses Building Design UNO Design Standards 2-Star Rating under Austin Energy Green Building No minimum 10’ maximum street yard except for public plaza/private common open space Residential Uses including Group Residential Hotel/Motel – with limitations Local Uses - 20% of floor area UNO Design Standards 1-Star Rating under Austin Energy Green Building Screening Requirements for screening of trash receptacles and above- ground parking Requirements for placement of trash receptacles 18 New Lease and Redevelopment Requirements Density Bonus Lease & Amendments to 4-18: Redevelopment Requirements – Require dispersion of affordable units and equal access to amenities – Require tenant protections and redevelopment requirements for existing multifamily and certain commercial uses – Restrictions on early leasing – Limit the window of pre-lease and lease renewal offers – Delay of Occupancy Accommodations – Establish a baseline of accommodations for tenants whose units are not ready for occupancy by the start of the lease term – Windowless Bedroom Prohibition – Participating developments must commit to exterior windows in all bedrooms 20 Proposed Subdistricts Per Council’s …
C20-2024-010 REZONING, NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN, AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2024-010 University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) Update Description: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to repeal Article 3 Division 9 University Neighborhood Overlay District Requirements and to create Density Bonus University Neighborhood Overlay (-DBUNO) and rezone property generally located west of the University of Texas, east of Lamar Boulevard, south of 29th Street and north of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to apply -DBUNO and amend the Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the future land use map for the same property from multiple land use designations to High Density Mixed Use. Background: Initiated by City Council Resolution No. 20240418-077 and Resolution No. 2025-0130-057. The University Neighborhood Overlay, or UNO, was first adopted by Ordinance No. 040902-58 in 2004 to promote high-density, pedestrian-oriented redevelopment of the West Campus area that maintains the area's existing character and stimulates income- restricted affordable housing development. The overlay supersedes specific site development standards of the base zones and allows land uses to encourage development that serves the primarily student population of the area. This includes reduced required parking spaces, increased maximum allowable building height and bulk, and allowance for a mix of local, pedestrian-serving commercial uses. For a property to develop under UNO, additional requirements must be met, including providing affordable housing and adherence to stricter streetscape and design standards. These regulations were crafted through a robust community process involving residents and stakeholders. Since their original adoption, UNO regulations were amended in 2014 and 2019 through Ordinance No. 20140213-056 and Ordinance No. 20191114-067. The 2014 amendment allowed participating developments to rent by the bedroom and increased the affordability period from 15 to 40 years. Amendments in 2019 changed the second tier of maximum allowed building height available through the dedication of additional affordable housing units or bedrooms. These amendments demonstrate the commitment to updating UNO to address necessary changes that better serve students and the surrounding community. Since its adoption in 2004, the UNO overlay has facilitated the development of over 10,000 housing units or bedrooms and has led to the creation of 972 income-restricted bedrooms and 401 income-restricted units. In April 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 20240418-077, which initiated amendments to the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO). The Resolution included 29 distinct items for staff consideration, including amendments to the land development code, …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 ORDINANCE NO. _________________ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 25 (LAND DEVELOPMENT) OF THE CITY CODE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO A DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD OVERLAY (DBUNO) ZONING AND REPEALING UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD OVERLAY DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND BOUNDARIES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. City Code Section 25-2-179 (University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) District Purpose and Boundaries), Division 9 (University Neighborhood Overlay District Requirements) of XXXXX, and Appendix C - University Neighborhood Overlay District Boundaries, Subdistrict Boundaries, Height Limits, and Additional Height and Affordable University Neighborhood Overlay District Boundaries of Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) are repealed in their entirety, with section number, division number, and appendix designation, as referenced, reserved for future use. PART 2. Subsection (F) of City Code Section 25-2-32 (Zoning Districts and Map Codes) is amended to add new combining districts to read: (F) Combining districts and map codes are as follows: (2X) density bonus university neighborhood overlay ….DBUNO PART 3. City Code Section 25-2-181 (Density Bonus Combining District Purpose) is amended to add a new Subsection (C) to read: § 25-2-181 DENSITY BONUS COMBINING DISTRICT PURPOSE. (X) DBUNO Combining District promotes high-density, pedestrian-friendly development in the area generally west of the University of Texas campus that: (1) provides quality, safe, and affordable living for all, especially students attending college and university, (2) preserves certain existing residential and non-residential uses, (3) modifies site development regulations, and (4) grants additional building height in exchange for income-restricted housing. PART 4. Division 5, Article 3, Subchapter C of City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) is amended to add a new Section 25-2-65X to read: Draft 4/17/2025 Page 1 of 20 COA Law Department 24 C20-2024-010 - UNO UpdateWorking Draft – Subject to Change1 of 20 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 § 25-2-65X DENSITY BONUS UNO (DBUNO) COMBINING DISTRICT REGULATIONS. (A) The boundaries and subdistricts of the density bonus university neighborhood overlay (DBUNO) combining district are identified in Appendix H (DBUNO Boundaries and …
C20-2024-010 UNO Update Planning Commission April 22, 2025 Paul Books, Principal Planner Resolution Goals Provide quality, safe, affordable living for all, especially for students attending colleges and universities by: Increasing housing capacity, quality, and affordability Ensuring the area provides daily needs and services Supporting the implementation of light rail and mobility enhancements 6 Rezoning Process To update the regulations, staff proposes to create a new zoning district that incorporates the existing overlay with requested updates Rezoning requires notice to impacted properties and review by the Planning Commission and City Council at public hearings 10 Plan Amendment Process UNO is part of the Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan Current Future Land Use Map 11 Proposed Applicability Expanded to include Commercial and Multifamily properties directly adjacent to the current boundaries UNO is a voluntary program Properties are mapped to a specific subdistrict 16 Site Development Standards Modified Proposed Existing Streetscape Pedestrian Zone dimensions prescribed by the Transportation Criteria Manual + UNO Street Furnishings 12’ sidewalk + UNO Street Furnishings Setbacks Uses No minimum unless necessary to ensure adequate Fire Department access 10’ maximum street yard except for public plaza/private common open space Residential Uses including Group Residential Hotel/Motel (with limitations) Modified Local Uses - only in first two stories Prohibits or makes conditional non-transit supportive uses Building Design UNO Design Standards 2-Star Rating under Austin Energy Green Building No minimum 10’ maximum street yard except for public plaza/private common open space Residential Uses including Group Residential Hotel/Motel – with limitations Local Uses - 20% of floor area UNO Design Standards 1-Star Rating under Austin Energy Green Building Screening Requirements for screening of trash receptacles and above- ground parking Requirements for placement of trash receptacles 18 New Lease and Redevelopment Requirements Density Bonus Lease & Amendments to 4-18: Redevelopment Requirements – Require dispersion of affordable units and equal access to amenities – Require tenant protections and redevelopment requirements for existing multifamily and certain commercial uses – Restrictions on early leasing – Limit the window of pre-lease and lease renewal offers – Delay of Occupancy Accommodations – Establish a baseline of accommodations for tenants whose units are not ready for occupancy by the start of the lease term – Windowless Bedroom Prohibition – Participating developments must commit to exterior windows in all bedrooms 20 Proposed Subdistricts Per Council’s …
C20-2024-010 REZONING, NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN, AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2024-010 University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) Update Description: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to repeal Article 3 Division 9 University Neighborhood Overlay District Requirements and to create Density Bonus University Neighborhood Overlay (-DBUNO) and rezone property generally located west of the University of Texas, east of Lamar Boulevard, south of 29th Street and north of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to apply -DBUNO and amend the Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the future land use map for the same property from multiple land use designations to High Density Mixed Use. Background: Initiated by City Council Resolution No. 20240418-077 and Resolution No. 2025-0130-057. The University Neighborhood Overlay, or UNO, was first adopted by Ordinance No. 040902-58 in 2004 to promote high-density, pedestrian-oriented redevelopment of the West Campus area that maintains the area's existing character and stimulates income- restricted affordable housing development. The overlay supersedes specific site development standards of the base zones and allows land uses to encourage development that serves the primarily student population of the area. This includes reduced required parking spaces, increased maximum allowable building height and bulk, and allowance for a mix of local, pedestrian-serving commercial uses. For a property to develop under UNO, additional requirements must be met, including providing affordable housing and adherence to stricter streetscape and design standards. These regulations were crafted through a robust community process involving residents and stakeholders. Since their original adoption, UNO regulations were amended in 2014 and 2019 through Ordinance No. 20140213-056 and Ordinance No. 20191114-067. The 2014 amendment allowed participating developments to rent by the bedroom and increased the affordability period from 15 to 40 years. Amendments in 2019 changed the second tier of maximum allowed building height available through the dedication of additional affordable housing units or bedrooms. These amendments demonstrate the commitment to updating UNO to address necessary changes that better serve students and the surrounding community. Since its adoption in 2004, the UNO overlay has facilitated the development of over 10,000 housing units or bedrooms and has led to the creation of 972 income-restricted bedrooms and 401 income-restricted units. In April 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 20240418-077, which initiated amendments to the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO). The Resolution included 29 distinct items for staff consideration, including amendments to the land development code, …
From: Julia Brookins <julia_brookins@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 21, 2025 8:37 PM To: McCarthy, Tim <Tim.McCarthy@austintexas.gov> Subject: Dawson neighborhood plan/ South Congress Transit area FLUM Hi again, Tim, Nice to meet you at the Dawson neighborhood meeting last week. I found the public hearing comment form! We are within 500 feet. Please remove the two parcels of 'recreation and open spaces from the proposed new south congress transit area FLUM. The pond and open space are critical flood control are infrastructure as-is. Thanks, Julia Brookins 3615 Wilson St. Dawson Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device Get Outlook for Android CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 31 NPA-2025-0001.01 - Neighborhood Plan Amendment; District 31 of 2 From: Paul F <foster20@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 11:59 AM To: McCarthy, Tim <Tim.McCarthy@austintexas.gov> Subject: S. Congress Transit Comment form Hello, I live within 500 feet of the S. Congress Transit FLUM parcel. Attached is the comment form. Thank you! Paul Foster 3615 Wilson St 31 NPA-2025-0001.01 - Neighborhood Plan Amendment; District 32 of 2
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Azhar called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Awais Azhar Alice Woods Imad Ahmed Greg Anderson Casey Haney Joshua Hiller Anna Lan Felicity Maxwell Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Patrick Howard Commissioners Absent: Claire Hempel Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members Absent: TC Broadnax Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Adam Materne: Made comments regarding confusion with understanding how the Planning Commission operates and how certain decisions were made when it came to safety. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, April 8, 2025, were postponed to Tuesday, April 29, 2025, on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Haney’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez was off the dais. Commissioner Hempel was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0025.01 - Oak Hill Apartments; District 8 Location: 5526 West US 290 Highway WB, Barton Creek Watershed; Oak Hill Combined (East Oak Hill) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: 5205 Acquisitions, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Monte F. James, Attorney Neighborhood Commerical to Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to May 13, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Haney’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez was off the dais. Commissioner Hempel was absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0038 - Oak Hill Apartments; District 8 5526 West US 290 Highway WB, Barton Creek Watershed - Barton Creek Zone; Oak Hill Combined (East Oak Hill) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: 5205 Acquisitions, LLC (Manny Farahani) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Monte F. James, Attorney GR-CO-NP to GR-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP Staff recommends GR-V-CO-DB90-NP Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to May 13, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Haney’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez was off the dais. Commissioner Hempel was absent. 2 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0019.01.SH - Waverly North; District 9 Location: 3710 Cedar Street, Central Austin Combined …
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION April 21, 2025, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the ARTS COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than Noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Jesús Varela at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Acia Gray, Muna Hussaini, Faiza Kracheni, Sharron B Anderson, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on March 24, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Report of the Art in Public Places Liaison concerning actions taking during the April 7th meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Maldonado STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Matthew Schmidt, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager 4. Staff briefing on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor and Candice Cooper, Interim Chief Administrative Officer DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the Selection Process Recommendations for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Airport Expansion & Development Program (AEDP) Phase II Art in Public Places Projects – Midfield Concourse, Departures Ticketing, Arrivals Baggage Claim, Arrivals Curbside, Elevated Pedestrian Bridge, and Lower-Level Pedestrian Crossings. 6. Approve the Selection Process Recommendations for the Walter E. Long and John Treviño, Jr. Metro Parks, Districts 1 & 2. 7. Approve the Final Design for the Austin Public Health / SAFE Alliance Art in Public Places Project – Felipe Gomez. 8. Appoint new representative to the Downtown Commission. 9. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 10. Update from joint Arts/Music Commission Working Group on Urban Core Issues with Commissioners Gray, and Schmalbach (chair). 11. Update …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD April 21, 2025, 6:00 P.M. STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Hunter Maples, (512) 974-3120 or hunter.maples@austintexas.gov. The Urban Renewal Board reserves the right to go into closed session to discuss any of the items on this agenda as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, 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 Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on February 24, 2025 1 of 2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion related to the Urban Renewal Plan amendment process (Hunter Maples, Housing Department) Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin and Pleasant Hill Collaborative, including project status and anticipated timeline (Lex Miller, Rally Austin, Jen Boss, Hayat Brown, Sean Garretson and Garrett Scharton, Pleasant Hill Collaborative) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS EXECUTIVE SESSION 4. 5. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS …
DRAFT MINUTES URBAN RENEWAL BOARD March 24, 2025, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Commissioners Byron Davis, Kobla Tetey, and Jacqueline Watson, and Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No members attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins and Amit Motwani were absent. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. with five members present. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Harold McMilan and Sean Garretson addressed the board on item two. Paul Stables addressed the board on item three. 1 of 3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on February 24, 2025 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Davis, the minutes from February 24, 2025, were approved with a vote of 5-0-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin and Pleasant Hill Collaborative, including project status and anticipated timeline (Lex Miller, Rally Austin, Jen Boss, Hayat Brown, Sean Garretson and Garrett Scharton, Pleasant Hill Collaborative) Harold McMilan and Sean Garretson from Pleasant Hill Collaborative addressed the board. 3. Discussion and possible action regarding the request to amend the Urban Renewal Plan to allow additional uses at 1201 E 11th St. Hunter Maples from the City of Austin Housing Department provided the update. Paul Staples updated the board on the rezoning of 11th St. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discuss and approve further action in support of the Urban Renewal Board Recommendation to City Council related to the upcoming budget cycle for the Urban Renewal Board Assistant Director Anne Eaton of the Economic Development Department addressed the board. Director Angela Means, Office of Arts, Cultural Music and Entertainment, addressed the board. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Davis, Chair Escobar was authorized to submit …
REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, April 21, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. Austin City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room 1101 301 W 2nd St., Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the 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, contact Ryan Sperling, Office of the City Clerk, at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Kitty McLeod Katie Coyne VACANT Brigitte Bandit Appointment District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 Jerry Joe Benson (Vice Chair) District 5 KB Brookins VACANT J. Scott Neal (Chair) Garry Brown District 6 District 7 District 8 Morgan Davis Taylor Treviño CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Commissioner Mariana Krueger Appointment District 9 Brandon Wollerson District 10 Rocío Fierro-Pérez Mayor Alexander Andersen Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder 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 LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission's special called meeting on March 17, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS Page 1 of 4 2. Presentation regarding LGBTQIA+ related bills and actions in the 2025 Texas Legislature session. Presentation by Miriam Laeky, Government Affairs Director, Equality Texas. 3. Discussion with Austin Police Department on the state of its and its officers’ relations with the LGBTQIA+ community, including existing, pending and potential efforts to improve understanding, relations, and accountability. 4. Discussion regarding feedback from members of the public about amenities, services, programs, missions, and visions prioritized at a potential LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center, including those garnered from Mentimeter survey results. 5. Discussion regarding the location, date, procedures, and topics to be discussed at a potential LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission retreat. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 6. Recommendation to the commission from the Task Force Candidate Selection Working Group on suggested candidates to serve on the LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center Task Force as described in Resolution 20240814-022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Discussion and possible action to approve a recommended list of candidates to …
Task Force Selection Criteria Italicized are preferred experience 1. Professional Experience and Expertise: ○ Candidates should have experience in the planning, funding, or construction/founding of community/cultural centers, with preference given to those serving the LGBTQ+ community. ○ Experience in navigating government bureaucracy or in fundraising and development within nonprofit or governmental contexts. ○ Experience in the following fields: affordable housing, healthcare, community and regional/urban planning, architecture, foundations, non-profit management, and public administration ○ Prior involvement in significant ($100,000+) fundraising campaigns that demonstrate capability in securing large-scale funding for major projects. ○ Prior involvement in bond elections is highly regarded. 2. Organizational Representation: ○ Each candidate must represent a distinct organization or community group, with a limit of one representative per organization to ensure a diverse range of insights and avoid conflicts of interest. ○ Preference for candidates representing organizations that have a vested interest in the success of LGBTQ+ community initiatives, including historical contributions to such causes. 3. Diversity and Inclusion: ○ The selection process should prioritize diversity in terms of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion, age, and professional background to reflect the community's spectrum. ○ Efforts should be made to include voices from underrepresented groups within the LGBTQ+ community (example: youth, elders, BIPOC, people with disabilities, queer immigrants, unhoused/previously unhoused, working class), ensuring that the task force’s composition mirrors the community’s diversity. 4. Local Community Ties: ○ Candidates should have a history of doing community-engaged services, advocacy, or development activities. ○ One or more candidates should have ties to ongoing cultural center efforts (ex: the Black Embassy, the Veteran’s Cultural Center, the Intergenerational Cultural Center, the Dougherty Arts Center) ○ Strong preference for candidates who have established connections within Austin's local community and a deep understanding of its unique challenges and opportunities. ○ Strong preference for candidates who have established connections within Austin's local LGBTQ+ community and a deep understanding of its unique challenges and opportunities. 5. Commitment to Fairness and Transparency: ○ Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to fairness, transparency, and inclusivity in both their professional conduct and their approach to the feasibility study. ○ They should be willing to engage in open dialogues, consider multiple perspectives, work democratically, and actively resolve conflict in a healthy manner. ○ Candidates will agree to prioritize community needs, with particular attention to the most vulnerable parts of the LGBTQ+ community. 6. Conflict of Interest Policy: ○ All …
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LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, March 17, 2025 The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a special called meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 6:30 PM at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas, 78752, Room #1401/1402. Commissioners in attendance in person: J. Scott Neal (Chair) Katie Coyne Morgan Davis Rocío Fierro-Pérez Mariana Krueger Kitty McLeod Commissioners in attendance remotely: Alexander Andersen Brigitte Bandit Garry Brown Taylor Treviño Chair Neal called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission's regular meeting on March 3rd, 2025. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Coyne’s motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Vice Chair Benson and Commissioners Brookins and Wollerson were absent. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 2. Recommendations from the Budget Working Group on budget recommendations for the City of Austin 25-26 Fiscal Year. Recommendations provided by Commissioner Brown. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion regarding the survey status and results from the March 3rd LGBTQ Cultural Center Town Page 1 of 4 Hall. Discussion was held. 4. Discussion regarding potential future recommendations on the scope of the LGBTQ Cultural Center project based on related discussion at the March 3rd LGBTQ Cultural Center Town Hall. Discussion was held. 5. Discussion on the Commission requesting Austin Police Department presence at commission meetings. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve a recommendation for the City of Austin 2025-26 Fiscal Year on funding for a grant program for local nonprofits that focus on temporary shelters and crisis care for the transgender community in Austin. The recommendation was amended to strike “LGBTQ+ non-profits which are primarily focused on providing temporary housing and crisis care to the local trans population.” and insert “organizations historically serving LGBTQIA+ individuals who are unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused, with priority to transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive individuals.” and “BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission recommends to the Austin City Council: Any existing or new FY2026 funding for affordable housing programs at the City prioritizes deeply affordable housing, below 30% MFI, with a focus on ensuring LGBTQIA+ community members are aware of these types of housing resources.” The motion to amend was approved on Chair Neal’s motion, Commissioner Coyne’s second on a 10-0 vote. …
Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Arts Commission Meeting April 21, 2025 Hotel Occupancy Tax – March 2025 Approved Budget Amended Budget March w/ Encumb Year-to-date w/Encumb Year-End Estimate Total Revenue $169,901,585 $169,901,585 $1,964,718 $75,089,308 $165,125,756 Transfer to Cultural Arts Fund $16,217,879 $16,217,879 $169,486 $7,171,105 $15,762,004 • Total HOT Collections March 2025 = $1,964,718 • 44% of FY25 Approved Budget of $169,901,585 • Cultural Arts Fund March 2025 = $169,486 C I T Y O F A U S T I N HOT Cultural Arts Fund - FY25 C I T Y O F A U S T I N Approved Budget for FY25: $16,217,879 FY25 HOT Cultural Arts Fund to date: $7,171,105 HOT Collections (FY22 – FY25) C I T Y O F A U S T I N Questions? C I T Y O F A U S T I N
Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME) Cultural Arts Funding Update April 21, 2025 Agenda 1. CONTRACTS & PAYMENTS 2. CULTURAL ARTS FUNDING UPDATES 3. GRANT FUNDED ACTIVITIES Contracts & Payments Contracts & Payments (As of 3/19/25) FY23 Elevate FY23 Nexus (Fall/Winter) FY24 Nexus (Spring/ Summer) FY23-24 Thrive (Year 1) FY23-24 Thrive (Year 2) Total Contracts Signed & Processed Contracts Test payments issued & verified Payment 1 Issued Payment 2 Issued Payment 3 Issued 199 199 (100%) 199 (100%) 199 (100%) 197 (98%) 181 (91%) 51 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 49 (96%) n/a 51 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 44 (86%) n/a 36 36 (100%) 36 (100%) 36 (100%) 36 (100%) n/a See year 1 N/A N/A 35 (97%) 35 (100%) n/a Total Dist. to date Total Allocation $6,127,692 (96%) $6,250,000 $254,000 (99%) $255,000 $251,500 (100%) $255,000 $3,901,500 (100%) $3,901,500 (100%) $3,901,500 $3,901,500 *Each grant has a different reporting deadline. Final Payments are issued upon successful close out of Final Report. Cultural Arts Funding Updates Program Update • ACME Program Evalution and Strategic Plan • Community Feedback • 2020-2025 Data Collection & Analysis • Cultural Funding Guidelines • Language Revision • Working Group Feedback FY 25 Nexus Timeline January 28, 2025 May 1, 2025 May 30, 2026 Nexus application opens Nexus activities begin Latest Nexus Final Report due date Nexus application closes Last day for Nexus activities March 6, 2025 April 30, 2026 FY 25 Elevate Timeline Grant Funded Activities FY 24-25 Cultural Funding Grantee Activities Without Borders/Sin Fronteras: A Solo Exhibition February 1 – May 10 DORF (District 5) – DORF Games Y’all April 24 Games Y’all (District 3) – Museum of Human Achievement Lipstick: A Queer Farce April 11 – April 26 Austin Rainbow Theatre (District 9) – Ground Floor Theatre Music Mixer ATX April 24 Music Mixer ATX (District 9) – The Highball I Scream Social featuring Lisa Olstein, Sebastian Páramo, Camari Carter Hawkins, & Ella Kim April 25 Host Publications (District 9) – Alienated Majesty Books C I TY O F A U S T I N FY 24-25 Cultural Funding Grantee Activities Rancho Alegre Conjunto Music Festival April 25 – April 27 Rancho Alegre – Central Machine Works Brewery & Doris Miller Auditorium (ETJ) Madame Butterfly April 25 – April 27 Austin Opera (District 7) – Long Center Austin Blues Festival April 26 – April 27 Clifford Antone Foundation (District 9) – Moody …
Selection Process Recommendations for Phase II AUS Airport Expansion & Development Program AIPP Opportunities Arts Commission Meeting - April 21, 2025 Art In Public Places Austin-Bergstrom International Airport AUS-AIPP AEDP Phase II Artist Selection Panel Recommendation Sponsoring Department: Aviation Project Budget: Total $4.7M Midfield Concourse: $400K Departures Ticketing: $1M Arrivals Baggage Claim: $1M Arrivals Curbside: $512K Elevated Pedestrian Bridge: $540K Lower-Level Pedestrian Crossings: $416K (x3 = $1.248M) Council District: District 2 Project Manager: Alex Irrera 1 AUS-AIPP AEDP Phase II PROJECT BACKGROUND Commissioning bodies* sponsored an open call for Texas-based artists/artist- led teams to submit qualifications for design, fabrication, and installation consideration for large to medium-scale interdisciplinary, mixed or multimedia artworks within AUS's Airport Expansion & Development Program (AEDP). Opportunities were identified as Phase II of the AUS Arts Sites and Opportunities Plan as: • Midfield Concourse • • • • • Departures Ticketing Arrivals Baggage Claim Arrivals Curbside Elevated Pedestrian Bridge Lower-Level Pedestrian Crossings *The City of Austin Art in Public Places program (AIPP) of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department (EDD) and Austin- Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 2 AUS-AIPP AEDP Phase II SOLICITATION PROCESS: Open Call to Texas-Based Artists Evaluation Criteria • Technical skills and aesthetic appeal of past work • Relevant and applicable experience • Authenticity, creativity, and innovation of work as presented • Communication of ideas and intentions • Ability to deliver completed projects on time and within budget 3 AUS-AIPP AEDP Phase II SELECTION MEMBERS Voting Jesus ‘Cimi’ Alvarado, Muralist, El Paso, TX Danielle Burns Wilson, Executive Director, Project Row Houses, Houston, TX Linda LaMantia, Texas Cultural Trust Board of Directors At-Large & Artist, Laredo, TX Giovani Valderas, Assistant Professor for Painting & Drawing Texas Woman’s University & Artist, Denton, TX Non-Voting Advisory Robert Mercado, Program Manager / Architect, AUS Nick Garcia, Program Design Manager, AEDP, AUS Kristi-Anne Shaer, AIPP Panel Liaison Stephanie Lemmo, AIPP Panel Liaison 4 AUS-AIPP AEDP Phase II APPLICATION RESULTS 195 COMPLETED APPLICATIONS (68% LOCAL) SELECTION RESULTS MARCH 4, 2025 MARCH 21 & 25 + APRIL 1, 2025 Selection Panel Convened/Reviewed Eligible Completed Applications (4 hours) Selection Panel Convened/Deliberated 15 Artists Interviews (14 hours) AIPP OPPORTUNITY ESTIMATED ARTIST BUDGET RECOMMENDED ARTIST RECOMMENDED ALTERNATE Midfield Concourse Departures Ticketing Arrivals Baggage Claim Arrivals Curbside Elevated Pedestrian Bridge $400,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $512,000 $540,000 Lower-Level Pedestrian Crossings $416,000 per crossing Virginia L. Montgomery* Carlyn Ray Gilberto Rocha Jasmine …
• Project: Walter E. Long and John Trevino, Jr Metro Parks • Artist(s): Dharmesh Patel (recommended), John Maisano (alternate) • Phase: Artist Selection • Sponsoring Department: Parks & Recreation Department (PARD) • Project Budget: $100,100 • Council District: District 2 and District 4 • Project Manager: Rebecca Rende and Bryana Iglesias AIPP Panel Meeting Agenda Item #5 Date:04/07/2025 Walter E. Long & John Trevino, Jr Metro Parks Selection Criteria • Technical quality and aesthetic appeal of past work • Dedicated and consistent artistic practice • Authenticity, creativity, and innovation of work as presented • Communication of ideas and intentions • Ability and enthusiasm to engage the community in which the artwork will be installed • Experience with public art projects of a relatively similar size and scope Artwork Goals • A work of art of redeeming quality that advances public understanding of visual art and enhances the aesthetic quality of public places • Conceptualizes a strong overall artwork design approach that integrates with the site and surrounding natural environment • Is easily maintained and vandal resistant in an exterior environment • Is permanent with an expected life span of at least 20 years Walter E. Long & John Trevino, Jr Metro Parks Vision Plan John Trevino, Jr Metro Park Wlater E. Long Metro Park Rendering Artist Selection Process Open Call (publicartist.org) • 33 applications received • AIPP Staff determined 30 applications were eligible Selection Panel Voting Panelists • Celica Ledesma, AIPP artist • • Andrea McDowell, Visual Arts Professional Jacqueline Overby, Austin artist Selection Panel Non-voting Advisors • Alicia Perez Hodge, Community Member • Reynaldo Hernandez, Sponsor Project Manager, Parks & Recreation • D’Anne Williams, Sponsor Project Manager, Parks & Recreation • Mel Fuechec, Capital Delivery Services Associate Project Manager Selection Results • • January 17, 2025, selection panelist were given access to review and score applications February 28, 2025, the selection panel met for four hours and determined one Recommended Artist (Dharmesh Patel) and on Alternate Artist (John Maisano) for the $100,100 commission Recommended Artist: Dharmesh Patel Out of all applicants I felt as if this artist was the most qualified and appropriate choice for this project. The contemporary and cohesive design aesthetic coupled artistic ingenuity and skill are some of the many factors that aided in my voting choice. –Jacqueline Overby I appreciated his use of light in the space. His pieces feel unique and unexpected. – Andrea …
