Downtown Austin Historic Resource Survey Presentation to Planning Commission Austin Planning | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Austin Planning Historic Preservation Office Project Sponsor HHM & Associates Preservation Consulting Firm Agenda • What are Historic Resource Surveys? • Survey Background & Methodology • Survey Recommendations • Frequently Asked Questions • Project Timeline • Future Survey Projects Historic Resource Surveys • Document buildings, structures, and objects that are at least 50 years old • Evaluate architectural character and historic associations • Recommend eligibility for historic designations, including: -Local landmark zoning (H) -Local historic district zoning (HD) -Individual National Register listing -National Register historic district listing • Are a foundational tool for historic preservation and should be updated every ten years Historic Resource Surveys • • • • Support City HPO staff evaluating permit and designation applications Support property owners seeking historic designation Survey data integrated into GIS planning tools Identify heritage tourist sites/districts and areas of importance to underrepresented communities Survey Background & Methodology • Downtown Austin was last surveyed in 1984 • 1,964 resources in 1,553 parcels surveyed • Boundaries: -Enfield Rd/MLK Jr. Blvd (north) -IH-35 (east) -Lady Bird Lake (south) -MoPac (west) 7 Step 1: Fieldwork Preparation • Data integrated into geospatial database as basemap: -Travis County Appraisal District -City of Austin historic zoning -National Register of Historic Places -Historic maps Step 2: Field Survey • Documented all resources constructed by 1975 • Both primary and auxiliary resources documented • Two photographs taken of each resource • Architectural character and physical integrity recorded Step 3: Post-Survey Processing 1. 2. Integrate historic research findings, including occupancy history Identify associated historic contextual trends and themes 3. Evaluate eligibility for both local and National Register designation 4. Assess potential historic district boundaries Survey Recommendations Historic Districts Historic Landmarks 14% 50% 50% 86% Surveyed resources within an eligible or listed district Other resources Surveyed resources eligible for landmark designation 11 Sample of Resources Eligible for Historic Designation 12 Recommended Historic District Boundaries 13 Frequently Asked Questions Will this survey result in automatic zoning or tax changes? Answer: No. The survey makes only advisory recommendations for historic resource eligibility. Will voluntary owner-initiated historic designation result in zoning or tax changes? Answer: It depends. Designation at the local level adds H or HD to the base zoning and can unlock property tax reduction incentives. Alterations must follow City design standards. Designation …
To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM Alice Woods, Chair Planning Commission Members Nancy Estrada, Planner Principal, Austin Planning October 23, 2025 C14-2024-0146 – 1317 East Riverside Drive Applicant Postponement Request The Applicant requested an indefinite postponement for the above referenced rezoning case on March 25, 2025. The case was scheduled for a public hearing on September 23, 2025, so the rezoning application would not expire. The Applicant requests a postponement from the October 28, 2025, Planning Commission hearing to December 9, 2025, in order for Staff to review the information that has been provided for this case. 17 C14-2024-0146 - 1317 East Riverside Drive; District 91 of 1
To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM Alice Woods, Chair Planning Commission Members Nancy Estrada, Planner Principal, Austin Planning October 23, 2025 C14-2024-0147 – 1405 East Riverside Drive Applicant Postponement Request The Applicant requested an indefinite postponement for the above referenced rezoning case on March 25, 2025. The case was scheduled for a public hearing on September 23, 2025, so the rezoning application would not expire. The Applicant requests a postponement from the October 28, 2025, Planning Commission hearing to December 9, 2025, in order for Staff to review the information that has been provided for this case. 18 C14-2024-0147 - 1405 East Riverside Drive; District 91 of 1
CURRENT REGULATIONS § 25-2-168 - DOWNTOWN PARKS (DP) OVERLAY DISTRICT PURPOSE AND BOUNDARIES. (A) The purpose of the downtown parks (DP) overlay district is to enhance the pedestrian use and vitality of downtown parks and to establish a unique urban design identity associated with the public open spaces. (B)The DP overlay district applies to property zoned CBD or DMU that is within: (1) 60 feet of the public right-of-way surrounding Republic Square; (2) 60 feet of the public right-of-way surrounding Brush Square; or (3)60 feet of the public right-of-way surrounding Wooldridge Square. Source: Section 13-2-174; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 030612-93; Ord. 031211-11. 25 Downtown Parks Overlay1 of 6 § 25-2-643 - CONGRESS AVENUE (CA), EAST SIXTH/PECAN STREET (PS), DOWNTOWN PARKS (DP), AND DOWNTOWN CREEKS (DC) COMBINING DISTRICT REGULATIONS. (A) In the Congress Avenue (CA), East Sixth/Pecan Street (PS), downtown parks (DP), and downtown creeks (DC) combining districts: (1) glass used on the first floor of a structure must have a visible transmittance rating of 0.6 or higher; and (2)reflective surface building materials must not produce glare. (D) In the DP combining district: (1) a structure may not exceed a height of 120 feet; and (2) at least one entrance to a new development must face the park unless the new development is located diagonally across an intersection from the park. 25 Downtown Parks Overlay2 of 6 Downtown Parks Overlay Legend Zoning_2 Downtown Parks 0 1000 2000 ft 10/23/2025 This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. Notes 25 Downtown Parks Overlay3 of 6 Downtown Parks Overlay Legend Zoning_2 Capitol View Corridors City of Austin State Defined City Corridors State Defined City Corridors State Defined City Corridors State Defined City Corridors State Defined City Corridors State of Texas Corridors Downtown Parks 0 1000 2000 ft 10/23/2025 This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of …
Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission August 26, 2025 HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 26, 2025 The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Chair Afifi called the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Amanda Afifi Johanna Moya Fábregas Melissa Ruiz Yesenia Ramos Daniela Silva Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Dulce Castañeda Lyssette Galvan PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Raquel Rivera – Invitation to Ray Lozano’s Baile Folklórico de Texas Gavino Fernandez – College Access Program Luis Acosta – College Access Program APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on July 22, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of July 22, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Silva’s motion, Commissioner Galvan’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Peña and Perales were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission August 26, 2025 2. Staff briefing regarding an introduction and an overview of Austin Equity and Inclusion by the Commission’s new Executive Liaison Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion, Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion, and Enrique Serrano, Civil Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. The presentation was made by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion, and Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of the Austin Equity and Inclusion Office’s Know Your Commission Events. Discussed. 4. Discussion of the Austin Police’s Automated License Plate Reader Program. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a Recommendation to Council to not authorize an Automated License Plate Reader Program. The Recommendation to Council in Opposition to Automated License Plate Reader Programs was approved on Commissioner Moya Fábregas’ motion, and Commissioner Galvan’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Peña and Perales were absent. 6. Approve the formation of Working Group focused on collaborating with relevant stakeholders (agencies, non-profits, service providers, the City of Austin, the faith community and others) to address disparities and enhance preventive measures for the Hispanic/Latino Immigrant community. The Working Group was formed on Vice Chair Ramos’ motion, Commissioner Ruiz’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Peña and Perales were absent. The motion to approve Chair Afifi, and …
Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm 1. January 27, 2026 2. February 24, 2026 3. March 24, 2026 4. April 28, 2026 5. May 19, 2026* 6. June 23, 2026 7. July 28, 2026 8. August 25, 2026 9. September 22, 2026 10. October 27, 2026 11. November 17, 2026* 12. December 15, 2026* *revised due to holiday
2026 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATES AND DEADLINES Austin City Hall 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX, 78701 Council Chambers Room 1001| 6 p.m. Meeting Date 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. (Unless otherwise noted) January 13th January 27th February 10th February 24th March 10th March 24th April 14th April 28th May 12th May 26th June 9th June 23rd July 14th July 28th August 11th August 25th September 8th September 22nd October 13th October 27th November 10th **November 16th, November 18th, November 24th December 8th ** December 14th, December 16th, December 22nd **Our regularly scheduled meetings on November 24th and December 22nd fall too close to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, and we want to be courteous to those traveling. For the second meeting in November, we are proposing Monday, November 16th and Wednesday, November 18th as potential alternative dates for a regular meeting. For the second meeting in December, we a proposing Monday, December 14th and Wednesday, December 16th as potential alternative dates for a regular meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Woods called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Imad Ahmed Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Brian Bedrosian Peter Breton Casey Haney Anna Lan Felicity Maxwell Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Danielle Skidmore Jessica Cohen Commissioners Absent: Patrick Howard Joshua Hiller Ex-Officio Members Absent: Candace Hunter 1 Vacancy on the Dais. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Philip Wiley: Gave examples of recent urban planning and housing develops in other major cities. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, September 23, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Powell’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was off the dais. Commissioner Hiller was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: NPA-2024-0018.01 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 4 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) Neighborhood Planning Area Purple Square One Limited Liability (Lan Chen) Bowman (Jerome Perales, P.E.) High Density Single Family and Multifamily Residential to Mixed Use land use Applicant postponement request to December 9, 2025 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Applicant’s postponement request to December 9, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Powell’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was off the dais. Commissioner Hiller was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0036 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 4 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Purple Square One Limited Liability (Lan Chen) Agent: Request: Bowman (Jerome Perales, P.E.) MF-1-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP (Subdistrict 2), SF-6-NP and MF-2-ETOD- DBETOD-NP (Subdistrict 2) to GR-ETOD-DBETOD-NP (Subdistrict 1), increasing the maximum building height from 90 feet to 120 feet through participation in a density bonus program. Applicant postponement request to December 9, 2025 Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Austin Planning Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve Applicant’s postponement request to December 9, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Powell’s motion, Secretary …
DATE: October 24, 2025 TO: CC: FROM: Austin Planning Commission BC-Nadia.Ramirez@austintexas.gov City of Austin Council Member, Jose Velasquez South Congress Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team – SCCNPCT RE: SCCNPCT No Opposition with case SPC-2025-0199A Item: 22 Case number: SPC-2025-0199A Planning Commission October 28, 2025 6 P.M. Planning Commission Dear Planning Commission Member Nadia Ramirez, The South Congress Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team (SCCNPCT) wish to inform you there is no opposition to rezone (CUP-Conditional Use Permit) the above- mentioned property for this case number SPC-2025-0199A, Monks Jazz Club 310 E St. Elmo Rd. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this case. Sincerely, Mario Cantu, Chair South Congress Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team. 22 SPC-2025-0199A - Monks Jazz Club; District 31 of 1
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Woods called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Casey Haney Imad Ahmed Brian Bedrosian Peter Breton Joshua Hiller Adam Powell Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Patrick Howard Felicity Maxwell Danielle Skidmore Commissioners Absent: Anna Lan Ex-Officio Members Absent: Jessica Cohen Candace Hunter PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. 1 The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, October 14, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Breton’s motion, Commissioner Hiller’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Lan was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0016.05 - Shady Lane; District 3 Location: 500 Shady Lane, Colorado River Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace (Govalle) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Shady Lane at 5th & 7th, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) Industry to Mixed Use land use Applicant postponement request to December 9, 2025 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Applicant’s postponement request to December 9, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Breton’s motion, Commissioner Hiller’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Lan was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0005 - Shady Lane; District 3 500 Shady Lane, Colorado River Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace (Govalle) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Shady Lane at 5th & 7th, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) LI-CO-NP to LI-PDA-NP Applicant postponement request to December 9, 2025 Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Applicant’s postponement request to December 9, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Breton’s motion, Commissioner Hiller’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Lan was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0016.01 - P & P .72; District 3 Location: 905 Shady Lane, Boggy Creek Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined (Govalle) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: United Association Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #286 Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Bennett Consulting (Rodney Bennett) Single Family to Mixed Use/Office land use Applicant postponement request to November 13, 2025 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The …
Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission October 28, 2025 HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 28, 2025 The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Chair Afifi called the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Amanda Afifi, Chair Andrea Flores Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Yesenia Ramos, Vice Chair Brian Peña Dulce Castañeda Lyssette Galvan Johanna Moya Fábregas PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on August 26, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on August 26, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Galvan’s motion, Commissioner Castañeda’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Perales and Ruiz were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding the changes to the Get to Know Your Commission sessions. Discussed. 3. Discussion regarding the Tax Rate Election and the changes to FY 26-27 budget engagement and recommendations. 1 Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission October 28, 2025 Discussed. 4. Update on the Vivir Con Ganas Community Health Expo held in September 2025. Discussed. 5. Discussion regarding the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) October meeting’s Introduction of the Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (AACME) Department. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve updates to the membership of the Immigration Working Group. The motion to approve adding community members, Raquel Rivera and Hector Ordaz, to Immigration Working Group was approved on Vice Chair Ramos’ motion, the Commissioner Moya Fábregas’ second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Peña was off the dais. Commissioners Perales and Ruiz were absent. 7. Approve the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission’s 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule. The motion to approve the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission’s 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule was approved on Commissioner Castañeda’s motion, Commissioner Moya Fábregas’ second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Peña was off the dais. Commissioners Perales and Ruiz were absent. 8. Approve an alternate representative to the Joint Inclusion Committee. Discussed. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment ADJOURNMENT Chair Afifi adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the November 18, 2025 regular called meeting on Commissioner Perales’ motion, …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025, AT 6 P.M. CARVER BRANCH LIBRARY 1161 ANGELINA STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission may be participating via video conference. 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 Laura Polio, 512-974-9624, laura.polio@austintexas.gov. Sheila Mehta, Vice Chair Magen Davis Sara Gore Andrea Herrera Moreno CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Pamela Carlile Dr. Suchitra Gururaj Melissah Hasdorff Edward Selig AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Library Commission regular meeting on August 25, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve the 2026 annual schedule of the Library Commission. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. 4. Staff briefing on the Austin Public Library Strategic and Administrative Services Division by Katherine Cantrell, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Carmaleta McKinnis-Williams, I.D.E.A.L. Program Manager, Nancie Mathis, Passport Services Administrative Supervisor and Josh Wilkinson, Sales & Events Manager. Staff briefing on the October APL Public Programming Highlights and Facilities Updates, by Hannah Terrell, Interim Director of Libraries. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Laura Polio at the Austin Public Library Department, at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Laura Polio at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025, AT 9:30 AM AUSTIN HUMAN RESOURCES, LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E. BEN WHITE BLVD., SUITE 500, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78741 Some members of the Municipal Civil Service Commission may be participating by videoconference. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law, regarding any item on this agenda. 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 Matthew Chustz, 512-974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Kevin Mullen, Chair Ayo Akande Melissa Rogers Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair John Umphress AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on September 8, 2025. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Conduct a hearing in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Lindsey Randall regarding their Discharge – Reduction-In-Force from Austin Public Health. 3. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Lindsey Randall regarding their Discharge – Reduction-In-Force from Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. Action and approval on the appeal filed by Lindsey Randall regarding their Discharge – Reduction-In-Force from Austin Public Health. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates, times, and locations. STAFF BRIEFINGS 6. Briefing by Austin Human Resources staff on the recently updated City of Austin Personnel Policies, Chapter A: Non-Sworn Employees. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MONDAY OCTOBER 27TH 2025, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, RM. 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone or Teams. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak, call or email the Office of Support, (737)- 825-1684 or hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice Chair Kristina McRae-Thompson, Secretary Alicia Alston Joe Anderson, conflicted Liza Bailey Aran Belani Ashley Garling Jeremy Caballero Judith Hassan Drew Kyler AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 10/24/2025 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the HIV Planning Council regular meeting on September 22nd, 2025. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflicts of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Briefing 5. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing 6. Part B Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Discussion of HIV Planning Council officer nominations a. Chair b. Treasurer DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Discussion and approval of HIV Planning Council Member Applicants a. Adryan Brown b. Javier Segovia c. Kyle Murphy 9. Discussion and approval of Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) kickoff agenda and date 10. Discussion and approval of Townhall Input Report 11. Discussion and approval of Recruitment and Retention promotional and marketing items for purchase 12. Discussion and approval of meeting time and day for Fiscal Year 2026 COMMITTEE UPDATES 13. Care Strategies and Engagement Committee 14. Finance and Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 15. Discussion of workplan calendar and social calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025, 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 W. 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Ryan Sperling at ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov or 512-974-3568 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Kolby Duhon, Chair (He/They) Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam (He/Him) Melinda Avitia Harriett Kirsh Pozen Maryam Khawar Gabriella Zeidan, Vice Chair Danielle Bryant Morgan Davis (He/Him) Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Tannya Oliva Martínez 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 Human Rights Commission regular meeting on September 22, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding how the Human Rights Commission can support the Equity Division and Office of Equity and Inclusion considering the investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Approve the nomination of Human Rights Commission members as primary and alternate Joint Inclusion Committee representatives. Approve the 2026 Annual Meeting Schedule of the Human Rights Commission. Approve changes to working group membership. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 6. Update from the Human Rights Resource Guide Working Group regarding its proposed timeline for developing the resource guide. 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 contact Ryan Sperling, Office or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. the City Clerk 974-3568 (512) of at For more information on the Human Rights Commission, please contact Ryan Sperling at (512) 974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Nicole Corona at 512- 974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Saira Khan Conners Ladner Marissa McKinney Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Brendan Wittstruck The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on August 25, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Green Infrastructure in the Right of Way. Presented by Michelle Marx, Austin Transportation and Public Works. Staff briefing on proposed amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code), Case C20-2025-010, related to establishing a maximum building height limit within the Central Business District (CBD) zoning district, and amending the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) and Rainey Street Subdistrict regulations to modify allowable maximum building height when participating in the DDBP. Presented by Alan Pani, Austin Planning. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Commissioner Carroll. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Presentation and discussion regarding Staff’s response to Resolution 20241121-073 related to Bird-Friendly design. Presented by Leslie Lilly, Austin Watershed Protection. Discussion of analysis on the Design Commission's recommendations and the final approved Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years. Discussion of the draft Urban Design Guidelines regarding the sections: Introduction, Core Principle A: Protect Pedestrians and Bicyclists from the Elements, and Core Principle B: Protect Sidewalk and Bikeway Users from Motor Vehicles. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. 8. Discussion and action to select Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years to conduct analysis on outcomes. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Vice Chair Meiners. …
DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2025 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Kevin Howard Saira Khan Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Brendan Wittstruck – Commissioner Wittstruck joined the meeting at 6:20 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Marissa McKinney PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on June 23, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of 06/23/2025 were approved on Commissioner Carroll’s motion, Commissioner Aradhyula’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Wittstruck was off the dais. Commissioners Gelles and Ladner were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the update to the Urban Design Guidelines. Presented by Jorge Rousselin, Planning Department. 1 The presentation was made by Jorge Rousselin and Stephen Crews, Planning Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Discussion of the draft Urban Design Guidelines. The item was discussed. Discussion of analysis on the Design Commission's recommendations and the final approved Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years. The item was discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. Discussion and action to select Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years to conduct analysis on outcomes. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Vice Chair Meiners. The motion to select the Downtown Density Bonus Program project 321 W. 6th St to conduct analysis on the Design Commission's recommendation, and the final approved project was approved on Commissioner McKinney’s motion, Chair Salinas’ second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Gelles and Ladner were absent. Discussion and action to select a member for the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Commissioner Wittstruck. The motion to select Commissioner Gelles as a member of the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group was approved on Commissioner Howard’s motion, Chair Salinas’ second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Gelles and Ladner were absent. Select a representative for the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board per City Code §2- 1-172. The motion to select Commissioner McKinney as the representative for the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board was approved on Chair Salinas’ motion, Commissioner Howard’s second, on a 9-0 vote. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. 9. Update from the representative of the Downtown …
