Capital Delivery Services Capital Delivery Services Public Improvement Bond Program Public Improvement Bond Program Integrated Bond Program Development and Delivery Plan Integrated Bond Program Development and Delivery Plan Music Commission Update Music Commission Update Eric Bailey Eric Bailey Deputy Director Deputy Director Capital Delivery Services Capital Delivery Services September 8, 2025 September 8, 2025 “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 1 AGENDA Improved Bond Development Process • CDS Overview • What is a General Obligation Bond Program? • • Staff Work Completed to Date • Guiding Principles, Technical Criteria, & Scoring Matrices • Progress to Date & Upcoming Milestones “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 2 Created in 2023 with the goal of reducing project delivery time Who we are • Engineers • Architects • Project managers • Community Engagement Our partners • Consultants • Contracting teams • City asset owners • Community members • Mayor & Council Role in 2026 Bond Program One City – One Team – One Approach to effectively and efficiently deliver quality public projects. • Convene asset owner departments to develop needs assessment • Guide the process to ensure projects are vetted and scopes/schedules/budgets are accurate and realistic • Coordinate projects across departments to achieve mutual benefits What is a General Obligation Bond Program? Typical Bond Projects: • Flood and Erosion Control Improvements • New or Replacement City Facilities • Rehabilitation of Existing Facilities • Housing Infrastructure/Housing Projects • Street and Thoroughfare Improvements o Sidewalks o Traffic Signals • Park and Recreation Facilities • Public Safety Facilities (Fire/EMS/Police) • Land Purchase 4 What is a General Obligation Bond Program? Types of work NOT included: • Routine operations and maintenance activities o Potholes o Minor street repair o Landscaping maintenance o General building maintenance Improvements for short term leased space • • Code enforcement initiatives • Employee salaries (including police & fire) • AE/AW Capital Projects typically funded by using debt are funded via AE and AW revenue bonds, not General Obligation debt and thus are not for the 2026 GO Bond Program City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach to Capital Delivery 5 Improved Bond Delivery Process for 2026 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Council calls for Bond Election (Aug) Bond Election (Nov) BEATF Meetings, Council, and Public Engagement HOW WE’VE DONE BONDS …
09.08.2025 City of Austin SHORT-TERM RENTAL UPDATE Collections & Regulations Unlicensed STRs Around 80% of Austin’s STRs are unlicensed, which has led to issues with regulation and collection of the City portion of Hotel Occupancy Taxes. This year the City of Austin began to implement efforts to collect HOT and improve regulation. HOT Collection Previously, only the operators of licensed STRs were collecting and remitting HOT to the City. As of April 1, 2025, the city requires requiring platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo to automate collect and remit Hotel Occupancy Tax revenues on behalf of STR properties, and remit to the City. Regulation updates In February 2025, City staff introduced detailed new regulations, and processes for bringing unlicensed STRs into compliance. Council vote and implementation was delayed by legislative action. City Council will now vote on new regulations on September 11, 2025, to go into effect on Oct 1 • Each operator must designate a local contact who be present at the short-term rental within two hours if requested by a City employee. • Noise and other neighbor complaints may lead to fines and denial of license renewal Density caps are meant to limit STR proliferation in areas prone to gentrification • If an individual owns more than one STR, the STRs must be at least 1000 feet apart unless the STRs are located in a multi-family site • On a site with four or more dwelling units, an owner may operate the greater of one or 25% of the units Regulation changes since Feb. • The appeals process for operators has been shortened and removes review by the Building & Standards Commission • While an appeal is pending, operators may still host bookings accepted before license revocation • Intent-to-revoke process now includes pre- revocation conference and compliance plan Resident Concerns • Short term rentals replace housing, especially affordable units • The density caps are not extensive enough to prevent proliferation of corporate STRs • Regulation is not sufficiently stringent to protect neighbors from noise, nuisance, and crime.
Emergency Medical Services Incident and Response Data FY25 Q3 Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff 1 Incidents, Patient Contacts, Transports January 2021 – July 2025 Incidents | Patient Contacts | Patient Transports January 2021 - July 2025 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 0 1 2 - n a J 1 2 - r a M 1 2 - y a M 1 2 - l u J 1 2 - p e S 1 2 - v o N 2 2 - n a J 2 2 - r a M 2 2 - y a M 2 2 - l u J 2 2 - p e S 2 2 - v o N 3 2 - n a J 3 2 - r a M 3 2 - y a M 3 2 - l u J 3 2 - p e S 3 2 - v o N 4 2 - n a J 4 2 - r a M 4 2 - y a M 4 2 - l u J 4 2 - p e S 4 2 - v o N 5 2 - n a J 5 2 - r a M 5 2 - y a M 5 2 - l u J Incidents Patient Contacts Patient Transports 2 P1 Compliance by District FY25 Q3 Priority 1 Compliance by District FY25 Q3 72.65% 71.54% 79.07% 75.74% 81.03% 64.60% 64.80% 70.65% 88.86% 53.19% 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 % Goal Met 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 3 P1 Response Interval by District FY25 Q3 Priority 1 Response Interval by District FY25 Q3 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 12.22 12.82 11.50 11.83 11.68 11.57 12.97 12.72 8.47 8.62 7.67 8.30 9.03 8.07 8.82 8.53 15.27 10.23 9.88 6.50 7.40% 7.87% 8.08% 6.56% 6.78% 7.44% 7.58% 7.05% 8.96% 6.16% 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 90th Percentile (Minutes) Average (Minutes) % of Total for District 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 4 Priority Percentage By District FY25 Q3 Priority Percentage by District FY25 Q3 11.33% 10.97% 11.62% 11.05% 10.99% 10.13% 11.80% 11.65% 10.29% 10.81% 30.40% 32.82% 29.72% 30.35% 31.13% 11.55% 11.96% 13.21% 14.40% 12.93% 29.17% 12.63% 30.52% 32.41% 32.29% 34.51% 13.58% 11.80% 13.11% 10.48% 39.32% 36.37% 37.37% 37.63% 38.16% …
Emergency Medical Services Public Safety Commission Meeting FY25 Q3 Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff 1 Current EMS Department Staffing Authorized Strength Filled Sworn Sworn Vacancies 714 609 105 Medic Openings 27 Field 1 Communications June 30, 2025 Rank EMS Assistant Chief EMS Captain - Communications EMS Captain - Field EMS Clinical Spec - Comm EMS Clinical Spec - Field EMS Commander - Communications EMS Commander - Field EMS Division Chief EMS Medic - Communications EMS Medic - Field EMS Chief Paramedic Practitioner EMS Paramedic Practitioner TOTAL Q3 AVERAGE Authorized Sworn Staffing 4 11 83 35 302 5 40 10 8 211 1 4 714 Vacancies Vacancy Rate 0 2 2 10 62 0 1 0 1 27 0 0 105 0.00 18.18 2.41 28.57 20.53 0.00 2.50 0.00 12.50 12.80 0.00 0.00 14.71 13.82 2 Sworn Separations Sworn Separations by Type 17 9 8 4 1 2 1 3 2 EMS Assistant Chief EMS Captain - Comm EMS Captain - Field EMS Clinical Spec - Comm EMS Clinical Spec - Field EMS Commander - Comm EMS Commander - Field EMS Division Chief EMS Medic - Comm EMS Medic - Field Resigned Retired 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 3 Sworn Tenure at Separation Sworn Tenure at Separation 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 4 d e r i t e R 1 d e n g i s e R 2 d e r i t e R 1 d e n g i s e R 5 3 1 d e n g i s e R 4 4 3 1 1 d e r i t e R d e n g i s e R d e r i t e R d e n g i s e R d e r i t e R d e n g i s e R d e r i t e R d e n g i s e R d e r i t e R d e n g i s e R d e r i t e R d e n g i s e R d e r i t e R 8 7 2 d e n g i s e R d e r i t e R EMS Assistant Chief EMS Captain - Comm EMS Captain - Field EMS Clinical Spec …
MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING 9/08/2025 H O T E L O C C U P A N C Y T A X C O L L E C T I O N S L I V E M U S I C F U N D Kim McCarson Program Manager UPDATED 9.03.2025 FY 25 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund July 2025 w/ Encumbrances $21,687 FY25 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $3,254,590 % Change in Year–to-Date Total -18% $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 $4,573 $472,660 $716,095 $36,835 $335,537 $782,771 $19,180 $288,001 $856,608 $5,354 $172,557 $754,925 $21,687 $16,485 $352,514 $816,197 $48,397 $316,607 $809,445 $17,407 $159,710 $696,141 FY 23 FY 24 FY 25 October April November May December June January July February August March September
FY23 Live Music Fund Event Program Pilot - Compliance Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (AACME) Music Commission Meeting September 8, 2025 FY 2023 Live Music Fund Event Program Pilot • 367 Awardees for “Specific Future Projects” o 41 $5,000 Grant Awards o 326 $10,000 Grant Awards • Grant Agreements executed Oct–Dec 2023 • Agreement extensions provided to ensure 12-month terms and for compliant Awardees needing more time for awarded “Specific Future Projects” FY 2023 Live Music Fund Event Program Pilot • 4 Awardees forfeited before receiving any funds • 1 Awardee did interim report evidencing the 1st payment but paid back the 2nd payment (40% of award) and did not receive the 3rd payment of (10% of award) • As of today, 34 remaining non-compliant Awardees o 17 submitted an interim report evidencing the 1st payment, but incomplete or no final report o 17 submitted incomplete or no interim report FY 2024 Austin Live Music Fund • 136 grant awards accepted out of 136 total grant awards (100%) • 135 signed agreements out of 136 total grant agreements (99%) • 134 completed Grant Agreement Orientations out of 136 total awardees (99%) • 135 completed Financial Information Forms out of 136 forms sent to awardees (99%) • 134 first payments paid out of 136 total awardees (99%) • 95 second payments paid out of 136 total awardees (70%) • 41 final payments paid out of 136 total awardees (30%) Questions Office of Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME) Thank You For Your Partnership!
Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment 2025 - 2026 Funding Guidelines Presented by Morgan Messick Assistant Director, Office of Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME) Music Commission Meeting | September 8, 2025 Major Enhancements, Based on Feedback Guidelines User Experience Single guideline document, with standardized definitions, formatting, and department processes/policies More funding levels are available for individual artists across all programs Universal Appeals process for ACME programs Established policies on double dipping/conflict of interest, in response to Audit concerns Stacked application launch, with a single intake form Measuring Program Impacts Category What the City Measures Metrics Reach & Engagement Community reach and public participation Attendance counts, demographic data Promotion Visibility and marketing efforts Event flyers, social media screenshots, VisitAustin.org listings, marketing plan analytics Impact Access Expression Resiliency Economic and cultural benefits for the creative workforce Number of jobs supported, amount of funding distributed Accessibility and inclusion for audiences and participants Diverse locations, ADA features, free/low-cost tickets/creative space, multilingual options Support for authentic artistic and cultural expression Artist reflections, new work created, creative risks taken Organizational growth, adaptability, or long- term community benefit beyond City funding New partnerships, diversified revenue, business training and professional development Austin Live Music Fund Applications open every year; grant agreement term varies from 12 to 24-months For-Profit Applicant Award Amount Professional Musician & Independent Promoter $20,000 with 24-month Grant Agreement term Professional Musician & Independent Promoter $5,000 with 12-month Grant Agreement term Live Music Venue with at least a $60,000 operating budget $70,000 with 12-month Grant Agreement term Scoring Criteria Austin Live Music Fund – Professional Musician & Independent Promoter Category Criteria – Evidence Documentation from the last three years is prioritized Available Points Music Industry Accomplishments Music industry recognition Public shows with capacities of 300 or more Audience reach, including recordings; music streams and downloads; sync licenses; tours outside of Austin; distributed physical media; and radio and media broadcasts Artist Development Austin Music Economy Development Cultural Tourism Marketing & Outreach Career training and professional development Participates in music programs for schools, cultural centers, youth, private lessons, camps, workshops, etc. Performs / volunteers at benefit concerts to raise awareness for nonprofit charity organizations Limited or no access to financial lending (points awarded if no or limited access) Pays at least the City of Austin musician pay rate to hired professional musicians Hires creatives and creative businesses year-round for such operations as merchandise production, marketing & outreach, equipment, …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Recommendation 20250908-006: Date: September 8, 2025 Subject: Review of Office of Police Oversight’s Compliance with APOA and Resolution 99 Motioned by: Commissioner Bernhardt Seconded by: Commissioner Carroll WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission serves as an advisory body to the city council on all budgetary and policy matters concerning public safety; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Austin voted for the Austin Police Oversight Act in May of 2023; and WHEREAS, The City Council directed the City Manager to revise all internal policies with respect to the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) in order to comply with the amended City Code Chapter 2-15 1 and Ordinance No. 20230223-061 via Resolution 99 in September 2023;2 and WHEREAS, § 2-15-3(B)(8) of the Office of Police Oversight Ordinance states the office shall “at least once per year, provide both written and oral reports at an open session of the City Council regarding the results of office activities”;3 and 1 https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT2AD_CH2- 15POOV&showChanges=true 2 https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=417032 3 https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT2AD_CH2- 15POOV&showChanges=true WHEREAS, as of September 8, 2025 the Office of Police Oversight has only “presented the report to Mayor and Council via memo” with no oral report scheduled regarding the office’s activities; 4 and WHEREAS, progress and implementation of the Austin Police Oversight Act and Resolution 99 is inextricably linked to the the Public Safety Commission’s mission; and WHEREAS, the Office of Police Oversight has refused to present and answer questions on the record at a Public Safety Commission meeting and/or provide updates on its compliance moving forward; and WHEREAS, § 2-15-3(B)(12) of the Office of Police Oversight Ordinance states the office shall “act as a central depository for documentation relevant to the mission of the office and make such information available to the public, including but not limited to: complaint outcomes; officer discipline; force incidents; and lawsuits against the City that allege officer misconduct, including the filings and the final settlement amount of any such suits;”; 5 and WHEREAS, complaints posted to date to the Office of Police Oversight website are not searchable by keyword, complaint date, or complaint number; and WHEREAS Resolution 99 requires posting of Anonymized demographic information about the complainant, including, but not limited to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, if provided, and Sector complaint originated; to its website concerning all complaints; 6 and WHEREAS, sector and demographic data are not yet posted and no actionable plan has been put forth by …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM02 DATE: September 8, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C16-2025-0005 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___-____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ABSTAINED ___-____Niccolo A Sacco (D6) OUT-RESIGNED ___Y____Sameer S Birring (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___Y____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) UNAVAILABLE ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Jonathan Perlstein OWNER: Elizabeth McFarland ADDRESS: 4700 WEIDEMAR LN VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-127 (Multi-Family Residential Sign District Regulations): (E) (2) (a) to exceed 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) for Halo signs in order to provide signage for Alexian St. Elmo in a “MF-6-CO-NP”, Multi-Family – Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (East Congress Neighborhood Plan), Multi-Family Residential Sign District. Land Development Code Section 25-10-127 Multi-Family Residential Sign District Regulations This subsection applies to a multifamily residential sign district: For signs other than freestanding signs, the total sign area for a lot may not exceed the (A) (E) lesser of: (1) (2) Source: Section 13-2-867; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20170817-072, Pt. 11, 8- 28-17. 0.5 square feet for each linear foot of street frontage; or 35 square feet. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Madam Chair Jessica Cohen’s motion to Postpone to October 13, 2025; Board member Tommy Ates second on 9-0-1 votes (Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne abstained); POSTPONED TO October 13, 2025. FINDING: 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: OR, 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: OR, 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: AND, 4. Granting a variance would not provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by others similarly situated or potentially similarly situated, because: Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Madam …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM03 DATE: Monday September 8, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0018 ___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-RESIGNED ___Y____Sameer S Birring (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___Y____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) OUT-UNAVAILABLE ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Gary Cooley OWNER: Gary Cooley ADDRESS: 3123 EDGEWATER DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: 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 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 in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: This section of the Land Development Code applies to lots that are included in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982 or is a legal tract exempt from the requirement to plat. For the above address the Subdivision Plat was recorded on December 9, 1958 Land Development Code Section 25-2-551 Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations (C) (3) For a lot included in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982, or a tract that is not required to be platted, impervious cover may not exceed: This subsection specifies lot width and impervious cover restrictions in a Lake Austin (LA) district: (a) 35 percent, on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent or less; (b) 10 percent, on a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent and not more than 25 percent; (c) 5 percent, on a slope with a gradient of more than 25 percent and not more than 35 percent; or (d) 40 percent, if impervious cover is transferred under Subsection (D). BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to Approve 45% Impervious cover and approve side and rear setback as requested, an amendment was made …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM04 DATE: Monday September 8, 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-RESIGNED ___Y____Sameer S Birring (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___Y____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) OUT-UNAVAILABLE ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) 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. September 8, 2025 Applicant requested postponement to October 13,2025; Madam Chair Jessica Cohen’s motion to Postpone to October 13, 2025; Board member Corry Archer-Mcclellan second on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO October 13, 2025. 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 for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM05 DATE: Monday September 8, 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-RESIGNED ___Y____Sameer S Birring (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___Y____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) OUT-UNAVAILABLE ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) 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; September 8, 2025 Applicant requested postponement to October 13,2025; Madam Chair Jessica Cohen’s motion to Postpone to October 13, 2025; Board member Corry Archer-Mcclellan second on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO October 13, 2025. 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 for
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, September 8, 2025 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 8, 2025 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Tim Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Enrique Duran II Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Angel Carroll David Holmes Kristy Orr Michael Sierra-Arévalo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on July 7, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes from the meeting on July 7, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Duran’s motion, Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Bernhardt and Carroll were off the dais. Commissioners Hidrogo, Nguyễn, and Smith were absent. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on August 4, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes from the meeting on August 4, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Duran’s motion, Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Hidrogo, Nguyễn, and Smith were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, September 8, 2025 4. 5. The presentation was made by Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. Introduction and overview of the Forensic Science Department. Presentation by Dr. Dana Kadavy, Director, Forensic Science Department. The presentation was made by Dr. Dana Kadavy, Director, Austin Forensic Science Department. Discussion of the Office of Police Oversight's compliance with the Austin Police Oversight Act and Resolution 20230921-099. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the review of the Office of Police Oversight’s compliance with the Austin Police Oversight Act. The motion to approve Recommendation to Council regarding the review of the Office of Police Oversight’s compliance with the Austin Police Oversight Act was made by Commissioner Bernhardt and seconded by Commissioner Carroll. The motion to amend was made by Commissioner Carroll and seconded by Commissioner Bernhardt. The amendment was to add a fifth bullet point to page 4 as follows: “Responses to questions read on the record at the September 8, 2025 Regular Called Meeting of the Public Safety Commission be made publicly available. …
