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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 MINUTES FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Austin TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Mitchell Kreindler, Commissioner Commissioners Absent: Farah Ahmed, Vice Chair Staff in Attendance: Jaclyn Gerban, Assistant City Attorney Matthew Chustz, M&CS Manager Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator Rogue Huitron, Civil Service Coordinator Meca Thompson, Civil Service Coordinator Sylvester Martin, Civil Service Coordinator CALL TO ORDER Chair Thomas called the meeting to order at 11:01 a.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting on August 18, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on August 18, 2025, were approved on Chair Thomas’ motion, Commissioner Kreindler’s second on a 2-0 vote. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and action regarding the appointment of a three-member board to examine Austin- Travis County Emergency Medical Services Medic Michael Ozuna’s fitness for duty, and to submit a report to the commission, department head, and the Medic pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.081, and Rule 15.04 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. This item was withdrawn. 3. Discussion and action to question the fitness for duty determination made of an Austin Fire Department firefighter, Arturo Liscano, by the firefighter’s personal physician; and if questioned, to appoint a physician to examine Auturo Liscano pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.081 and Rule 15.04 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. The motion to not question the report from Arturo Liscano’s personal physician was approved on Chair Thomas’ motion, Commissioner Kreindler’s second on a 2-0 vote. The action of the Commission did not require appointment of a physician. 4. Discussion and action to approve the 2026 regular meeting schedule of the Fire Fighters’ Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission. The motion to approve the 2026 …
20250909-007 - Reopen the ADCAP Application to coincide with the beginning of the Fiscal Year 2026 — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Community Development Commission Recommendation Number: (20250909-7) Reopen the ADCAP Application to coincide with the beginning of the Fiscal Year 2026 WHEREAS, in November of 2020, Austin voters approved $300M to fight displacement caused by the Project Connect proposed rail line; WHEREAS, in December 2021, the Austin Housing and Planning Department launched the Anti- Displacement Community Acquisition Program (ADCAP); WHEREAS,, the ADCAP provides zero-interest, refundable and non-refundable forgivable loans to non- profits for the acquisition of land and property; WHEREAS, the ADCAP aims to grow and further the production of affordable housing; WHEREAS, the ADCAP aims to protect housing and land from speculation caused by Transit Oriented Development (TOD) in gentrifying areas; WHEREAS, the ADCAP was allocated $8 Million for this purpose. WHEREAS, the ADCAP had a rolling application process from 2021 to 2024 and $3.6 million of that $8 million has been utilized as of date, impacting over 20 units serving multifamily use. WHEREAS, in October 2024, the Housing Director called for a pause in the program to review and identify opportunities for improvement. WHEREAS, the Housing Department Staff made long-term recommendations that require council approval; WHEREAS, the Housing Department Staff also made short-term recommendations that can be implemented now; NOW, THEREFORE, the Community Development Commission encourages the Austin City Council to adopt the proposed short-term recommendations to improve the program. BE IT RESOLVED, the Community Development Commission advises the Austin Housing Staff to reopen the Anti-Displacement Community Acquisition Program application to coincide with the beginning of Fiscal Year 2026. Date of Approval: September 9th,2025 Record of the vote: The motion to approve the recommendation to reopen the ADCAP Application was approved on Commissioner Tisha’s motion, Commissioner Ortiz seconded on an 8-2 vote. Commissioners Lyric and Medrano abstained. Attest: _____________________________________________
Approved Minutes — original pdf
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on SEPTEMBER 9th, 2025, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Raul Longoria Sonia Martinez Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cassandra Medrano Jenny Achilles (Vice Chair) Jo Anne Ortiz Lyric Wardlow Nyeka Arnold Taniquewa Brewster Tisha-Vonique Hood Valerie Menard Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Cynthia Jaso Ebonie Trice Staff Members in Attendance: Angel Zambrano Ed Blake Dr. Marla Torrado Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) William Swinton- Ginsberg CALL TO ORDER Chair Elias called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM, with 9 members present. Commissioner Lyric and Medrano joined the dais at 7:15 PM, totaling 11 commissioners present. Vice Chair Achilles left the dais at 8:20 PM, bringing the total to 10 commissioners present. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the August 12th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Martinez seconded, the August 12th, 2025, minutes were approved on a 9-0-0 vote. Commissioners Lyric and Medrano were off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) Angel Zambrano presented. 3. Presentation from Cap Metro regarding their expansion plan and how it will serve vulnerable populations (Lawrence Deeter, Planner, Capital Metro, and Emma Martinez, Planner, Capital Metro). Lawrence Deeter and Emma Martinez presented. 4. Presentation on the Displacement Risk Area Maps and Dashboard (William Swinton-Ginsberg, Planner Senior, and Dr. Marla Torrado, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing). Dr. Marla Torrado and William Swinton- Ginsberg presented. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Development Commission, please contact Edward Blake at 512-974-3108. CDC Commissioners …
Approved September Minutes — original pdf
RMMAPIAC MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 9, 2025 ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 The Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Austin Energy Headquarters located at 4815 Mueller Boulevard Austin, TX 78723. The meeting was also offered via videoconference. Chair Jones called the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: • Michael Jones, Chair • Rick Krivoniak, Vice-Chair • Andrew Clements • Christopher Jackson • Corky Hilliard • Martin Luecke • Kathleen Malcom • David Neider Commission Members in Attendance Remotely: • None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes from the Regular Meeting on June 10, 2025 were approved on Commissioner Krivoniak’s motion, Commissioner Hilliard’s second on an 8-0 vote; Commissioner Sokolic was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Staff Briefing on Browning Hangar Historical Designation Clarification – Jill Fagan with the Financial Services Department provided a brief reminder about the Mueller team’s intention to continue working with City Historic staff to zone the Robert Browning Hangar locally historic. 1 RMMAPIAC MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 9, 2025 3. Staff briefing on updates to Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) policies – Marrilee Archer with the Financial Services Department provided a brief update about new State Texas Open Meeting Act rules that push up deadlines related to posting Commission agendas. 4. Presentation by ICON on 3-D Printed Houses at Mueller – Brooke Bauguess, Bungane Mehlomakulu and Jose Aparicio spoke on the work ICON 3-D Printed Housing is doing at Mueller and beyond. 5. Presentation by Asterisk on Mueller Wayfinding Update – Susanne Harrington and Chuck Sanders with Asterisk Design gave an update on the vehicular wayfinding package for Mueller, with the goal to direct cars to the Aldrich Street District and Mueller parking garages. 6. Discussion by Commission on 2026 RMMA PIAC Meeting Schedule – Chair Michael Jones invited the Commission to consider a potentially shorter meeting schedule in the coming year and be ready to vote on the schedule at the October meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Jones asked the Commissioners to provide suggestions for potential future agenda items to be sent to him via email. Commissioners brought up the following topics at the meeting: • Update about the 51st Street Bond Project. • …
ITEM01 BOA AUG11, 2025 MINUTES - DRAFT — original pdf
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 11, 2025 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Madam Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:39 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Yung-ju Kim, Brian Poteet, Michael Von Ohlen, Corry L Archer-Mcclellan (Alternate) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Bianca A. Medina-Leal Board Members absent: Niccolo A Sacco, Sameer S Birring, Maggie Shahrestani (virtual-technical issues) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meetings on July 14, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for July 14, 2025 The minutes from the meeting on July 14, 2025, were approved on Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne, Board member Corry L. Archer-Mcclellan second, on 9-0 Vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Variance cases: 2. C15-2025-0025 George McQueen 506 Terrace Drive On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET, PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 1 foot (requested) in order to maintain a detached garage & carport for a Single-Family Residence in a “SF-3- NP”, Single-Family - Neighborhood Plan zoning district (South River City Neighborhood Plan). The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to Approve; Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne second on 9-0 votes; GRANTED. 3. C15-2025-0026 Stephen Hawkins for Red Bud Partners, LP 1750 Channel Road On-Line Link: ITEM03 ADV PACKET, PRESENTATION The applicant has requested variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length from 30 feet (required) to thirty-seven feet and three inches (37’ 3”) (requested), in order to erect a boat dock in a “SF-2” Single-Family zoning district. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses (A) A dock or similar structure must comply with …
ITEM02 C16-2025-0005 ADV PACKET SEPT8 PART1 — original pdf
BOA SIGN REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C16-2025-0005 BOA DATE: September 8th, 2025 ADDRESS: 4700 Weidemar Ln OWNER: ASE Apartments Ventures LLC AGENT: Jonathan Perlstein COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 ZONING: MF-6-CO-NP (East Congress) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ST ELMO LOT 2 VARIANCE REQUEST: LDC, Section 25-10-127 (Multi-Family Residential Sign District Regulations): (E) (2) (a) to exceed total sign area of 35 square feet (maximum allowed) to 192 square feet (requested) (facing south on building extension, not directly facing Weidemar Ln) (E) (2) (a) to exceed total sign area of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 96 square feet (requested) SUMMARY: erect signage for Alexian St. Elmo Apartments ISSUES: visibility ZONING LAND USES MF-6-CO-NP Site North LI-NP South CS-CO-NP East West CS-NP SF-2-NP Multi-Family Limited Industrial Services General Commercial Services General Commercial Services Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Go Austin Vamos Austin 78745 Homeless Neighborhood Association Onion Creek HOA Overton Family Committee Preservation Austin South Austin Neighborhood Alliance (SANA) South Congress Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team ITEM02/1 August 22, 2025 Jourdan Ashley Brightman 4700 Weidemar Ln Austin TX, 78745 Property Description: ST ELMO LOT 2 Re: C16-2025-0005 Dear Jourdan Ashley, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC, Section 25-10-127 e2a at 4700 Weidemar Ln. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1.10.0CL SARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Ashleigh Woolf, Project Assistant Austin Energy | Infrastructure Services 4815 Mueller Dr Austin, TX 78723 (512) 972-8400 ITEM02/2 ITEM02/3 Section 2: Variance Findings The Board must determine the existence of, sufficiency of, and weight of evidence supporting the findings described below. In order to grant your request for a variance, the Board must first make one or more of the findings described under 1, 2, and 3 below; the Board must then make the finding described in item 4 below. If the Board cannot make the …
ITEM02 C16-2025-0005 ADV PACKET SEPT8 PART2 — original pdf
ITEM02/18 ITEM02/19 ITEM02/20 PropertyProfileReportPermittingandDevelopmentCenter|6310WilhelminaDelcoDrive,Austin,TX78752|(512)978-4000GeneralInformationZoningMapImageryMapVicinityMapLocation:4700WEIDEMARLNParcelID:0414030127Grid:MH17Planning&Zoning*Rightclickhyperlinkstoopeninanewwindow.FutureLandUse(FLUM):SingleFamily,Multi-familyRegulatingPlan:NoRegulatingPlanZoning:MF-6-CO-NPZoningCases:C14-05-0107C14-2021-0015NP-05-0020NPA-2021-0020.01ZoningOrdinances:19990225-070b20050818-Z00420220324-08920220324-090CompatibilityStandardsResidentialDesignStandards:LDC/25-2-SubchapterFZoningOverlays:NeighborhoodPlan:EASTCONGRESSInfillOptions:SmallLotAmnestyInfillOption,ParkingPlacement/ImpCoverDesignOptionNeighborhoodRestrictedParkingAreas:EastCongressNPAMobileFoodVendors:--HistoricLandmark:--UrbanRoadways:NoZoningGuideTheGuidetoZoningprovidesaquickexplanationoftheaboveZoningcodes,however,theLandDevelopmentInformationServicesprovidesgeneralzoningassistanceandcanadviseyouonthetypeofdevelopmentallowedonaproperty.VisitZoningforthedescriptionofeachBaseZoningDistrict.Forofficialverificationofthezoningofaproperty,pleaseorderaZoningVerificationLetter.GeneralinformationontheNeighborhoodPlanningAreasisavailablefromNeighborhoodPlanning.EnvironmentalNoFullyDevelopedFloodplain:NoFEMAFloodplain:SUBURBANAustinWatershedRegulationAreas:WilliamsonCreekWatershedBoundaries:NoCreekBuffers:EdwardsAquiferRechargeZone:NoNoEdwardsAquiferRechargeVerificationZone:ErosionHazardZoneReviewBuffer:NoPoliticalBoundariesJurisdiction:AUSTINFULLPURPOSECouncilDistrict:3County:TRAVISSchoolDistrict:AustinISDCommunityRegistry:AustinIndependentSchoolDistrict,AustinNeighborhoodsCouncil,FriendsofAustinNeighborhoods,GoAustinVamosAustin78745,HomelessNeighborhoodAssociation,OnionCreekHomeownersAssoc.,OvertonFamilyCommittee,PreservationAustin,SouthAustinNeighborhoodAlliance(SANA),SouthCongressCombinedNeighborhoodPlanContactTeamTheInformationonthisreporthasbeenproducedbytheCityofAustinasaworkingdocumentandisnotwarrantedforanyotheruse.NowarrantyismadebytheCityregardingitsaccuracyorcompleteness.Datecreated:5/28/2025ITEM02/21 ITEM02/22 □ ITEM02/23
ITEM02 C16-2025-0005 ADV PACKET SEPT8 PART3 — original pdf
Architectural Signage Design Group, LLC. 4101 W GREEN OAKS SUITE 405. ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76016 1 A halo-lit channel letter sign uses a lighting technique that creates a glow or halo effect around the letters. Instead of the letters being lit from the front, as in traditional channel letters, the light is emitted from behind the letters, illuminating the surrounding area. This results in a soft, radiant appearance. ITEM02/24 ITEM02/25 ITEM02/26 ITEM02/27
ITEM03 C15-2025-0018 ADV PACKET SEPT8 PART1 — original pdf
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2025-0018 BOA DATE: September 8th, 2025 ADDRESS: 3123 Edgewater Dr OWNER: Gary Cooley COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: N/A ZONING: LA LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 12 BLK 26 AUSTIN LAKE ESTATES SEC 1 VARIANCE REQUEST: Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback (south side) from 20 feet (required) to 10 feet (requested) Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback (west side) from 10 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (C) (3) (a) from impervious coverage requirements to increase from 35% (maximum allowed) to 45 % (requested) SUMMARY: erect a 2-car garage and expand existing kitchen ISSUES: LA zoning requirements not suitable for smaller lots; original garage placed on adjacent lot ZONING LAND USES LA SF-3; LA; SF-2 Site North South LA LA East SF-2 West Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: City of Rollingwood Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Save Our Springs Alliance ITEM03/1 August 21, 2025 Gary Cooley 3123 Edgewater Dr Austin TX, 78733 Property Description: LOT 12 BLK 26 AUSTIN LAKE ESTATES SEC 1 Re: C15-2025-0018 Dear Gary, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback (south side) from 20 feet (required) to 10 feet (requested), Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback (west side) from 10 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested), Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (C) (3) (a) from impervious coverage requirements to increase from 35% (maximum allowed) to 45 % (requested) in order to erect an attached 2-car garage and expand existing kitchen of an existing legal non-complying Single-Family residence at 3123 Edgewater Dr. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above …
ITEM03 C15-2025-0018 ADV PACKET SEPT8 PART2 — original pdf
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ITEM04 C15-2025-0026 ADV PACKET SEPT8 PART1 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM03 DATE: Monday August 11, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0026 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Niccolo A Sacco (D6) OUT ___-____Sameer S Birring (D7) OUT ___-____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) OUT ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___Y____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) OUT ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) OUT APPLICANT: Stephen Hawkins OWNER: Red Bud Partners, LP ADDRESS: 1750 CHANNEL RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant has requested variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length from 30 feet (required) to thirty-seven feet and three inches (37’ 3”) (requested), in order to erect a boat dock in a “SF-2” Single-Family zoning district. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses (A) A dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection. (1) A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline, except that the director may require a dock to extend a lesser or greater distance from the shoreline if deemed necessary to ensure navigation safety. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to Postpone to September 8, 2025; Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne second on 9-0 votes; POSTPONED TO September 8, 2025. ITEM04/1 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Madam Chair forITEM04/2 August 18th, 2025 Board of Adjustment P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 Re: Variance for 1750 & 1752 Channel Road from LDC 25-2-1176(A)(1) to allow for extending of (2) boat docks greater than 30’ from shoreline. Dear Board Members, This letter provides clarification on points discussed at the BOA hearing on August 11, 2025, …
ITEM04 C15-2025-0026 ADV PACKET SEPT8 PART2 — original pdf
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ITEM05 C15-2025-0027 ADV PACKET SEPT8 PART1 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM04 DATE: Monday August 11, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0027 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Niccolo A Sacco (D6) OUT ___-____Sameer S Birring (D7) OUT ___-____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) OUT ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___Y____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) OUT ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) OUT APPLICANT: Stephen Hawkins OWNER: Tom Davis Jr. ADDRESS: 1752 CHANNEL RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant has requested variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length from 30 feet (required) to forty-six feet and one inch (46’ 1”) (requested), in order to erect a boat dock in a “SF-2” Single-Family zoning district. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses (A) A dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection. (1) A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline, except that the director may require a dock to extend a lesser or greater distance from the shoreline if deemed necessary to ensure navigation safety. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to Postpone to September 8, 2025; Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne second on 9-0 votes; POSTPONED TO September 8, 2025. ITEM05/1 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Madam Chair forITEM05/2 August 18th, 2025 Board of Adjustment P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 Re: Variance for 1750 & 1752 Channel Road from LDC 25-2-1176(A)(1) to allow for extending of (2) boat docks greater than 30’ from shoreline. Dear Board Members, This letter provides clarification on points discussed at the BOA hearing on August 11, 2025, concerning …
ITEM05 C15-2025-0027 ADV PACKET SEPT8 PART2 — original pdf
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ITEM06 BOA MONTHLY REPORT 2025-2026_AUG — original pdf
BOA Monthly Report July 2025-June 2026 August 11, 2025 Granted 1 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback Postponed 2 1. 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length 2. 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length Withdrawn 0 Denied 0 Discussion Items 2 Aug 2025 Interpretations Aug 2025 BAAP 0 new inquiries 0 (Added Aug 11# 2025) The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items 2 2 0 0 3 Board members absent: (1) Niccolo A Sacco, Sameer Birring, Maggie Shahrestani (tech issues) (1 vacant alternate position) July 14, 2025 Granted 1 1. 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height Postponed 0 Withdrawn 0 Denied 0 Discussion Items 2 JULY 2025 Interpretations JULY 2025 BAAP 0 new inquiries 1 (Added jul 14# 2025) The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items 1 0 0 0 1 Board members absent: (1) Niccolo A Sacco (1 vacant alternate position)
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025, AT 9:00 AM HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, 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 will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Matthew Chustz, (512)974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Kevin Mullen, Chair Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair Ayo Akande, Commissioner CALL TO ORDER Melissa Rogers, Commissioner John Umphress, Commissioner AGENDA 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 July 14, 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 Reginald Bedford regarding their Discharge from the Fleet Mobility Services Department. 3. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Reginald Bedford regarding their Discharge from the Fleet Mobility Services Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Action and approval on the appeal filed by Reginald Bedford regarding their Discharge from the Fleet Mobility Services Department. 5. Discussion and approval of the 2026 Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting schedule. 6. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates, times, and locations. 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 …
Item 1 - MCSC DRAFT Meeting Minutes - July 14, 2025 — original pdf
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Monday, July 14, 2025 MEETING MINUTES MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JULY 14, 2025 The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 14, 2025, at the Human Resources Department, Learning & Research Center (LRC) 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair Melissa Rogers Ayo Akande Commissioners Absent: Kevin Mullen, Chair John Umphress Staff in Attendance: Nathan Brown, Assistant Director, HRD Matthew Chustz, M&CS Manager, HRD Abby Varela, MCS Coordinator, HRD Sylvester Martin, Jr., MCS Coordinator, HRD Cyndi Gordon, CS Coordinator, HRD Meca Thompson, CS Coordinator, HRD Oscar Gonzales, IT Systems Admin., HRD CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Kavita Gupta called the Commission meeting to order at 9:14 AM. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on March 24, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of March 24, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Rogers’ motion, Commissioner Akande’s second on a 3-0 vote. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Monday, July 14, 2025 MEETING MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING 2. Conduct a hearing in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personal exception), on the appeal filed by Sean Fresch regarding their Discharge from the Watershed Protection Department. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Sean Fresch regarding their Discharge from the Watershed Protection Department. 3. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Sean Fresch regarding their Discharge from the Watershed Protection Department. Vice Chair Gupta recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go into closed session at 2:50 PM. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Sean Fresch regarding their Discharge from the Watershed Protection Department. Closed session ended, and Vice Chair Gupta called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 3:15 PM. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Action and approval on the appeal filed by Sean Fresch regarding their Discharge from the Watershed Protection Department. The motion to deny Sean Fresch’s appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Discharge of Sean Fresch was approved on Commissioner Rogers’ motion, Commissioner Akande’s second on a vote of 3-0. STAFF BRIEFING 8. Briefing from …