Little Walnut Creek – Jamestown Tributary Erosion and Drainage CIP No. 5848.026 Chapter 26 Application for Watershed Protection Staging and Storage within Parkland at Jamestown Neighborhood Park Parks and Recreation Board Meeting City Hall Chambers July 28, 2025 “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 1 1 Agenda ▪ Project Summary ▪ Background ▪ Staging & Storage Evaluation ▪ Parkland Impacts ▪ Project Timeline ▪ QA “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 2 Project Summary ▪ Approximately 2,600 linear feet of creek stabilization and restoration, protecting 30 single-family properties and 3 large multi-family properties from erosion ▪ Over 1,900 linear feet of stormdrain and curb inlet improvements, to reduce flood risk to 11 single-family properties ▪ Approximately 1,450 linear feet of waterline ▪ Replacement of undersized 6-ft by 6-ft box improvements culverts at Fairfield Drive creek crossing with a 46-ft span bridge to reduce flood risk to drivers ▪ Approximately 900 linear feet of wastewater improvements ▪ Approximately 7,000 square yards pavement repairs “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 3 Background ▪ Jamestown Tributary has over 19 active erosion sites due to eroding banks ▪ Erosion continues to threaten resources for both public and private infrastructure such as: ▪ Multifamily Buildings & Parking lots ▪ Yards, Fences ▪ Culverts, Sidewalks ▪ Utility poles, Pipes ▪ Known local flooding problems, including buildings and roadways ▪ Structures in the floodplain ▪ Roadways that cross creek flood frequently “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 4 Staging & Storage Evaluation Option 1 (Yellow Star) Option 2 (Red Star) ▪ ▪ Large Isolated Area Only City-owned land ▪ ▪ Heavy Use Residential Area Federal/HUD Restrictions Option 1 Option 2 “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 5 8323 Jamestown Drive, Aerial View 8323 Jamestown Drive, Streetview “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 6 8323 Jamestown Drive, Staging and Storage Area 20,800 square feet 8323 Jamestown Drive, Streetview “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 7 “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 8 Minimizing Impacts to Parkland • Protective fencing will be used to prevent damage to nearby trees and natural areas • Contractor will follow a robust engineered design to prevent sediment and erosion • All disturbed parkland …
ATTACHMENT "A" - M.O.U. MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET - SUMMARY Calculated Fee Project: Jamestown Tributary Erosion and Drainage Improvements MOU # 25-00? Temporary Use - Residential Staging Area $58,233 TOTAL = $58,233 ATTACHMENT "A" - M.O.U. MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET Jamestown Tributary Erosion and Drainage Improvements Project: Temporary Use - Staging TCAD Land Value of Adjacent Properties ($): $125,000 MOU # 25-00? Average Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,604 Based on City-wide average for lots zoned SF-3 Value per Square Ft. ($): $12 Average Requested Area (sq. ft.): 20,800 Submitted by Requesting Department/Entity Preliminary Annual Value of Requested Area ($) $245,190 Area requested multiplied by Value per Square Ft. Adjusted Annual Value of Requested Area ($) $36,779 (15% Rate of Return) Monthly Value of Requested Area ($) $3,065 Adjusted Annual Value divided by 12 Daily Temporary Use Rate ($): $102 Monthly Value divided by 30 (Average number of days in a month) Days Requested: 570 Submitted br Requesting Department/Entity Temporary Use Rate ($): $58,233 Daily Temporary Use Fee multiplied by Days Requested Prop ID Avg Sq Ft Land Value 241705 241706 241707 241708 6,853 7,950 11,854 15,759 10,604 $125,000 $125,000 $125,000 $125,000 $125,000 Totals 2021 TCAD Info
City of Austin 301 W. Second Street Austin, TX Recommendation for Action File #: 21-2443, Agenda Item #: 56. 7/29/2021(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable for the acquisition of approximately 2.874 acres more or less, in fee simple, being Lot 4, RESEARCH PLAZA III, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, generally located at 8323 Jamestown Drive, Austin, Texas from EMEK Investments, LLC, for a total amount not to exceed $3,285,000 including closing costs. Lead Department Office of Real Estate Services. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $3,285,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department. For More Information: Megan Herron, Office of Real Estate Services, 512-974-5649; Michael Gates, Office of Real Estate Services, 512-974-5639; Randy Scott, Parks and Recreation Department, 512-974-9484. Additional Backup Information: This acquisition from EMEK Investments, LLC is for park and recreation purposes. The Parks and Recreation Department is funding this proposed neighborhood park through parkland dedication fees and the 2018 bond, proposition C. Watershed Protection Department will contribute a modest amount as mitigation for a 0.4 acre temporary staging and storage area. The parcel is 2.874 acres located at 8323 Jamestown Drive, outside of the 100-year floodplain. The headwaters of a tributary of Little Walnut Creek flow under the property through a culvert and the tributary formally begins at an outfall on the eastern edge of the parcel. This acquisition is in a park deficient area and will provide a walkable park to over 3,000 residents. Acquiring parkland in park deficient areas is supported by the council approved Parks and Recreation Long Range Plan. PARD has coordinated with the Watershed and Protection Department to utilize a 0.4 acre temporary staging and storage area within this parcel for a nearby creek bank stabilization project. This temporary use will be terminated upon completion of the stabilization project. An independent, third-party appraisal was procured to establish the fair-market valuation of the proposed acquisition. The appraisal supports the purchase price of $3,272,493.00. The amount of the purchase price plus closing costs is not to exceed $3,285,000. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment. City of Austin Page 1 of 1 Printed on 7/16/2021 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6)
M E M O R A N D U M O F U N D E R S T A N D I N G TO: FROM: Jorge L. Morales, P.E., CFM Director, Austin Watershed Protection M.O.U. # PARD 25-00? Jesús Aguirre, MBA, CPRE Director, Austin Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: Little Walnut Creek – Jamestown Tributary Erosion and Drainage Improvements FDU #; 4850 6307 8036; Project I.D.: 5848.026 DATE: 7-18-2025 Austin Watershed Protection is allowed to use the parkland located at Jamestown Neighborhood Park, 8323 Jamestown Drive, as part of the work site for the above referenced project, as indicated in Attachment “B” (Location Map). The parkland is to be used for Temporary Use (staging area). The requested area is: Temporary Use: 20,800 sq. ft. = $58,233 Mitigation Paid by WPD = $55,790 Total Mitigation Amount Due = $2,443 Watershed Protection has already paid $55,790 for the use of the parkland for 570 calendar days. The mitigation amount was allocated towards the purchase of the subject property for parkland as reflected in RCA Item #56 (Attachment C), on the 7/29/2021 City Council agenda. The remaining balance of $2,443 is to be paid by Watershed Protection to Parks and Recreation Department. Additional requests for temporary use will be assessed at the rate of $163 per day. The estimated Project Start Date is September 4, 2025 The estimated duration of the parkland use is 570 Calendar Days. Estimated Date of Final Completion (Restoration complete and accepted by Environmental Inspector and APR; Parkland open for Public Use) is March 28, 2027. It is the responsibility of the Capital Delivery Services Project Manager and the Austin Watershed Protection Engineer to notify APR of the Notice to Proceed, when construction starts, and project completion. Extension/modification of parkland use must receive prior written approval from APR. Additional fees may be required at the daily rate listed above. Austin Watershed Protection agrees to provide the following mitigation for the use of the parkland: Funds Transfer in the amount of $2,443 to be paid within 30 Calendar Days after execution of this Memorandum of Understanding. 1 of 2 Austin Watershed Protection Point of Contact: Janna Renfro Phone Number: 512-974-3422 Capital Delivery Services Point of Contact: Claudia Corsetti Phone Number: 512-974-7205 Austin Parks and Recreation Point of Contact: Gregory Montes Phone Number: 512-974-9458 Parks & Recreation Board: xx-xx-2025 Council Approval: xx-xx-2025 ____________________________________________________________ Jesús Aguirre, MBA, CPRE Director, Austin Parks …
AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION— GOLF ATX DIRECTOR-JESÚS AGUIRRE ASST DIRECTOR-LUCAS MASSIE OPERATION MANAGER-STEVE HAMMOND JULY 28, 2025 1 GOLFATX OFFERINGS • Clay/Kizer/Balander • Grey Rock Golf Course (D2) (D8) • Morris Wiliams Golf • Butler Golf Pitch and Putt Course-(D1) (D9) • Lions Golf Course (D10) • The Golf Range (Round • Hancock Golf Course Rock) (D9) GOLFATX HISTORICAL REVENUE 2021: 11.28 Million 2022: 10.9 Million 2023:13.01 Million 2024: 12.93 Million 2025: Estimate 14+ Million GolfATX has not raised fees since October of 2022 3 GOLFATX ROUNDS FIGURES 2021: 312,575 2022: 301,790 2023: 323,924 2024: 341,205 2025: Estimate 355,000 Butler Contributes an additional 90,000/yr GOLFATX estimates an additional 65,000+ range visits/yr 4 GOLFATX MEMBERSHIP FIGURES 1441 Current Active Pass Holders 903-1yr or 6 Month Members 4% Junior, 32% 19-59y/o, 64% Senior 541 Player Development Members 30 Day Pass Holders 5 GOLFATX CREATING A 3RD SPACE FEB 2025-Completed Construction on the Clay/Kizer Driving Range Lighting • Retrofitted Previous Lighting Poles • Increases Accessibility by up to 3 hrs/day • Generated $58,853 in Revenue since Mar 1 • Opportunities for Live Music and Social Events • Total Price of Conversion was $149,000 6 GOLFATX INNOVATIVE OPERATIONS Hancock Golf Course, est 1899 Completely operated by an unstaffed pay station since 2020 • 2019 Rounds = 20210 • 2023 Rounds = 39,064 • 2024 Rounds = 45,228 • 2025 Rounds is estimated at 50,000 Hancock Golf Course celebrated 125 yrs in 2024 7 GOLFATX AGRONOMY ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Putting Greens are the backbone of any golf course—Resurfacing is required • Roy Kizer resurfaced in 2022 • Grey Rock resurfaced in 2023 • Jimmy Clay and Balander Resurface in 2024 • Morris Williams proposed in 2027 • Automated irrigation at all properties • Autonomous mowers are the next move 8 GOLFATX GOALS MOVING FORWARD • Continue to invest in our properties • Develop our future leaders • Evaluate innovative agronomy practices • Continue to emphasis pace of play • Reach an agreement on Lions • LEAD the market in affordability by a large margin 9
1 Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025 Parks and Recreation Board The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: (A) The Parks and Recreation Board membership should include citizens of the city who are interested in public parks and public recreation and persons who are knowledgeable in recreation matters. The director of the Parks and Recreation Department, the city manager or designee, the director of the Financial and Administrative Services Department, and the city attorney are ex officio members of the board. (B) The board shall advise the city council and the city manager regarding: (1)the acquisition, development, improvement, equipment, programming, and maintenance of all land and facilities managed by the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Austin; (2)the purchase of additional land to be managed by the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Austin. (C) The board shall outline a general plan of development for land, facilities, and programs. The board may submit the plan to the Planning Commission and the city manager for detail development, and the city manager may then submit the plan to the city council for approval as may be required by the City Code. (D) The board shall promote close cooperation between the City and all private citizens, institutions, and agencies interested in or conducting recreational activities, so that all recreational resources within the City may be coordinated to secure the greatest public Welfare. (E) The board shall perform other duties as prescribed by the City Code or as directed by the city council. Source: The Code of the City of Austin, Texas § 2-1-165 – Parks and Recreation Board PARB Annual Review & Work Plan 2025 Page 2 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board has three areas of responsibility in its advisory function to the City Council. The activities this board took for fiscal year 2024-2025 are listed by area below. Unless otherwise noted, all recommendations were adopted at a meeting of the whole Parks and Recreation Board. A. The board shall advise the city council and the city manager regarding: (1) the acquisition, development, improvement, equipment, programming, and maintenance of all land and facilities managed by the …
AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR’S UPDATE Ju ly 28 , 2025 Welcome to AUSTIN PARKS & RECREATION VISION The Parks and Recreation Department will be an innovative leader in parks and recreation experiences. MISSION Inspire Austin to learn, play, protect and connect by creating diverse programs and experiences in sustainable natural spaces and public places. Park Planning and Development Completed Projects Metz Playground Replacement • Open to the public • Ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for August 1st • Mendez Recreation Center youth created a for-kids-by- kids survey for the first round of community engagement. Zilker Pecan Grove Tree Planting • Planting was completed in late spring • • 17 trees planted Improvements made to stormwater management and soil quality. Park Planning and Development Completed Projects Zilker Botanical Garden Greene Room • Renovations to the Greene Room completed this month. • Work included new beams, flooring, roof, windows and ADA accessibility improvements. Parque Zaragoza Placemaking Project • Pilot community placemaking project • Led the Amigos de Parque Zaragoza • Celebration scheduled for August 21st Highland Park Pedestrian Bridge • Completed late Spring 2025 • Crosses the Waller Creek tributary Park Planning and Development Project Update Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse Rehabilitation at Barton Springs Pool https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2144470169372068 Sustainability and Resilience Electric Landscaping Equipment Study The City of Austin is gathering input about electric lawn and garden equipment. • Office of Climate Action and Resilience has engaged consultants Terra Lumina Consulting and Wisdom en Familias, LLC • Community engagement will include a public survey and interviews with local landscaping professionals. Take the Survey!! bit.ly/AustinElectricEquipmentSurvey Natural Resources Division Nature Programs and Zilker Botanical Garden The Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy and Camacho Activity Center won the Best of Austin Award in the 35th Annual Contest for the Austin Chronicle. Highlighted was the Zilker Botanical Garden Dino Days program expanded activations through increased community impact and significant improvement of the program, and Camacho’s affordable programming and activities for all ages. Nature Programs: ANSC Wildlife In partnership with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), the Austin Nature and Science Center (ANSC) welcomed Ember, a Screech Owl, to their collection. Ember was seized by TPWD, but due to imprinting was not suitable for release into the wild. ANSC will provide a safe environment where Ember will live out her life and provide vital education to visitors about native animals living in our community. Recreation Services Dottie Jordan Recreation Center …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20250728-3 Date: July 28, 2025 Subject: Walnut Interceptor Odor and Corrosion Improvements Project Motioned By: Pedro Villalobos Seconded By: Jennifer Franklin Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends Austin City to approve a permanent change of use of 31,694 sq. ft. of parkland located at Balcones District Park to allow for the construction of the Walnut Interceptor Odor and Corrosion Improvements project. Total mitigation is $742,361. Vote: For: The motion to recommend to Austin City to approve a permanent change of use of 31,694 sq. ft. of parkland located at Balcones District Park to allow for the construction of the Walnut Interceptor Odor and Corrosion Improvements project, Total mitigation is $742,361, was approved on Board Member Villalobos’ motion, Board Member Franklin’s second on an 11-0 vote. Luai Abou-Emara, Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Ted Eubanks, Kathryn Flowers, Jennifer Franklin, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor, Pedro Villalobos. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Parks and Recreation Department.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20250728-4 Date: July 28, 2025 Subject: Temporary Storage and Staging at Jamestown Neighborhood Park Motioned By: Pedro Villalobos Seconded By: Kathryn Flowers Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends Austin City Council approve the temporary use of 20,800 sq. ft. of parkland located at Jamestown Neighborhood Park for temporary storage and staging area for a period not to exceed 570 calendar days. Total Mitigation is $58,233. Vote: The motion to recommend to Austin City to Council approve the temporary use of 20,800 sq. ft. of parkland located at Jamestown Neighborhood Park for temporary storage and staging area for a period not to exceed 570 calendar days, Total Mitigation is $58,233, was approved on Board Member Villalobos’ motion, Vice Chair Flowers’ second on an 10-0 vote. Board Member Abou-Emara abstaining. For: Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Ted Eubanks, Kathryn Flowers, Jennifer Franklin, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor, Pedro Villalobos. Against: None. Abstain: Luai Abou-Emara. Absent: None. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Parks and Recreation Department.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 28, 2025 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JULY 28, 2025 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on July 28, 2025 at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas Chair Bazan called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Stephanie Bazan, Ted Eubanks, Kathryn Flowers, Jennifer Franklin, Nicole Merritt, Pedro Villalobos. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Luai Abou-Emara (left at 8:03 P.m.), Lane Becker (arrived at 6:22 p.m.), Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor. Board Members Absent: None. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Tom Kelm - Mesquite Trees at Krieg parking lot Santiago Tza-Wan - Festival Beach Food Forest Aubrea Rudder - Austin Rowing Club trash cleanup Daniel Kavelman - Shoal Creek Conservancy Scott Cobb - Raise in the living wage Collin McMurrough - Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of June 23, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of June 23, 2025 was approved on Chair Bazan’s motion, Vice Chair Flowers’ second on an 11-0 vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for PARD Golf staff in recognition of successful driving range and resurfacing projects at multiple golf courses. Steve Hammond, Golf Division Manager, Parks and Recreation gave a presentation and answered questions on the timeline for a driving range lighting project, the location of the Jimmy Clay and Roy Kizer golf complex, methods to increase usage, whether ATX Golf employs groundskeepers or contracts out for them, total acreage of all golf facilities, autonomous mowers and summer camp programming. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 28, 2025 The motion to approve letters of support for the for PARD Golf staff in recognition of successful driving range and resurfacing projects at multiple golf courses was approved on Vice Chair Flowers’ motion, Board Member Villalobos’ second on an 11-0 vote. 3. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City to approve a permanent change of use of 31,694 sq. ft. of parkland located at Balcones District Park to allow for the construction of the Walnut Interceptor Odor and Corrosion Improvements project. Total mitigation is $742,361. Tony Lopez, Project Manager, Capital Delivery Services Department and Greg Montes, Program Manager II, Parks …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Monday, July 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Austin City Hall, Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street 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 Christi Vitela at christi.vitela@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2792. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Kolby Duhon, Chair (He/They) Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam (He/Him) Jeffrey Clemmons 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 June 23, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Introduction of the City Manager to the commission. 3. 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. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation regarding the Austin Community College Board of Trustee’s recent vote in protection of immigrant communities. Presentation by Julie Ann Nitsch, Austin Community College Trustee. 5. Update regarding actions by the Texas State Legislature in 2025 relating to human rights. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve the 2024-2025 Annual Internal Review Report. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 7. Update from the intergroup relations working group about its most recent working group meeting and progress on the working group goals. 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 Christi Vitela, Office of the City Clerk at …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISISON MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 23, 2025 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 23, 2025 The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 4815 Mueller Blvd, Mueller Assembly Room in Austin, Texas. Chair Duhon called the Human Rights Commission meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kolby Duhon (Chair) Gabrielle Zeidan (Vice Chair) Tannya Oliva Martinez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam Danielle Bryant Morgan Davis Harriet Kirsh Pozen Maryam Khawar Mariana Krueger PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on May 19, 2025. The minutes of the May 19, 2025 meeting were approved without objection on Chair Duhon’s motion on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bryant and Krueger were off the dais. Commissioner Clemmons was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding actions that the commission can take besides recommendations, including potential presenters and community engagement at future commission meetings. Discussed. 1 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISISON MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 23, 2025 3. Discussion regarding topics for potential future briefings by Austin Police Department, including responses to recent protests. Discussed. 4. Update regarding actions by the Texas State Legislature in 2025 relating to human rights. This item was postponed until the July commission meeting on Chair Duhon’s motion, Commissioner Bryant’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Clemmons was absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the formation of a working group to follow-up and track progress on the commission’s FY2025-26 budget recommendations. The motion to form a working group to follow-up and track progress on the commission’s FY2025-26 budget recommendations was approved on Commissioner Bryant’s motion, Vice Chair Zeidan’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Clemmons was absent. Members: Commissioners Zeidan (Chair), Aslam, Clemmons, Oliva Martinez 6. Approve a recommendation to allocate an additional $1.5 million in City of Austin grant funding for nonprofit organizations addressing youth development, basic needs, and educational equity to combat federal funding reductions. The recommendation was approved on Commissioner Davis’s motion, Commissioner Kirsh Pozen’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Clemmons was absent. Commissioners Aslam and Krueger recused themselves due to their conflicts in associated organizations. 7. Approve a recommendation for enhancements to the City of Austin’s rapid-response and disaster-preparedness systems for unhoused residents during extreme weather. The recommendation was approved on Vice Chair Zeidan’s motion, Commissioner Oliva Martinez’s second on a …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2024 to 7/1/2025 ____________________________________ City of Austin Human Rights Commission The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: (A)The Human Rights Commission should be composed of members who as nearly as possible are representative of the several social, economic, religious, cultural, ethnic, and racial groups which comprise the population of the City. (B)The commission shall: (1)advise and consult with the city council on all matters involving racial, religious, or ethnic discrimination, and devise practices to promote equal opportunity; (2)serve in an advisory and consultive capacity to all city departments, advisory boards, and regulatory agencies to assure effective compliance with non-discrimination policies and orders, and recommend to the city manager measures to improve the ability of various departments and agencies to ensure equal protection of any and all persons and groups against discrimination; (3)recommend to the city council legislation to aid in programs designed to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and encourage community support for the legislation; (4)aid in the formulation of local community groups in neighborhoods as needed to carry out specific programs; (5)initiate and facilitate discussions and negotiations between individuals and groups to lessen tensions and improve understanding in the community; (6)institute and conduct educational programs to promote equal treatment, opportunity and understanding, and sponsor meetings, institutes, forums, and courses of instruction to lead to a clearer understanding and solution of human relations problems; (7)assist in training city employees to use methods of dealing with intergroup relations that result in respect for equal rights and equal treatment, and cooperate with law enforcement agencies whose primary jurisdiction is within the City to develop and include human rights courses in the curriculum of police training; (8)conduct research, obtain factual data, and hold public hearings to ascertain the status and treatment of racial, religious, and ethnic groups in the city and the best means of progressively improving human relations; (9)provide services and information to the city manager and heads of all city departments and agencies to achieve the purposes of this chapter; and (10)cooperate with all city, state, county, federal, and other governmental agencies, as well as racial, religious, ethnic, nationality, educational, community, civic, fraternal, benevolent and other groups, associations, societies, and individuals with constructive talents and resources helpful in achieving mutual appreciation of the privileges and the responsibilities of citizenship in a land of freedom enriched by free commerce and full …
Introduction & Overview: Austin Equity and Inclusion Human Rights Commission Briefing Monday, July 28, 2025, 6:00 PM Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director Enrique Serrano, Civil Rights Officer Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer Agenda Introductions • Who We Are Office Overview • Vision & Mission • Current Structure • Core Services Current Projects Connecting with Our Office 7/28/2025 2 OUR VISION Austin Equity and Inclusion helps shape a community and city government where every individual feels welcomed and has the resources and services they need to thrive. We’re dedicated to transforming systems to increase access, remove barriers to opportunity, address discrimination, and foster a community where all identities are respected. 7/28/2025 3 Austin Equity and Inclusion (AEI) AEI Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director Civil Rights Division Equity Division Human Rights Division Enrique Serrano, Civil Rights Officer Vacant, Equity Officer Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer 7/28/2025 4 Introductions Shafina Khaki Human Rights Officer Dr. Lindsey Wilson Director Enrique Serrano Civil Rights Officer 5 CORE SERVICES Promote Human Rights: Provide advocacy and direct services that help residents access benefits, understand their rights, and connect to resources that uphold safety, dignity, and well-being. Carry Out the City’s Strategic Goals: Increase access, remove barriers to opportunities, and create inclusive spaces where all identities feel respected, seen, and valued. Provide Anti-Discrimination Protections: Investigate discrimination complaints related to Housing, Employment, Public Accommodations, and Fair Chance Hiring. City Ordinance Enforcement: Uphold the CROWN Act, Tenant’s Rights to Organize and other Key City Ordinances. Equity: Work to reduce racial and socioeconomic disparities by collaborating with all City departments to help identify and remove barriers in services. Community Engagement and Outreach: Build collaborative community relationships to advance Equity and improve the quality of life for Austinites. 7/28/2025 The items listed above represent key examples, though the list is not exhaustive. 6 Current Projects EQUITY CIVIL RIGHTS HUMAN RIGHTS • Quality of Life Studies • Mini-Grants • Equity Action Team & Equity Network Meetings • Normalize, Organize and Operationalize... 7/28/20 25 • Enforcing Civil Rights Laws Across • Know Your Rights/Benefits Multiple Sectors, leveraging technology to advance rights. • Collaborates with Community Members, Businesses, and Stakeholders: • Partnering with other agencies to promote civil rights initiatives (Immigrants, Veterans, ADA) • Advances the fundamental rights and freedoms of all Austinites • Anti-Hate/We All Belong • Community Meetings/Foster Belonging The items listed above represent key examples, though the list …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 28, 2025 The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 301 West 2nd St, Boards and Commissions Room in Austin, Texas. Chair Duhon called the Human Rights Commission meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kolby Duhon (Chair) Gabrielle Zeidan (Vice Chair) Jeffrey Clemmons Harriet Kirsh Pozen Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam Danielle Bryant Morgan Davis Mariana Krueger Tannya Oliva Martinez PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Zenobia Joseph – Gus Garcia/ Northeast YMCA Homeless Needs APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on June 23, 2025. The minutes of the June 23, 2025, meeting were approved on Vice Chair Zeidan’s motion, Commissioner Bryant’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Krueger and Oliva Martinez were off the dais. Commissioner Khawar was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Introduction of the City Manager to the commission. 1 The presentation was made by T.C. Broadnax, City Manager, Austin Office of the City Manager. 3. 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. Commissioner Oliva Martinez requested data regarding housing. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation regarding the Austin Community College Board of Trustee’s recent vote in protection of immigrant communities. Presentation by Julie Ann Nitsch, Austin Community College Trustee. The presentation was made by Julie Ann Nitsch, Austin Community College Trustee. 5. Update regarding actions by the Texas State Legislature in 2025 relating to human rights. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve the 2024-2025 Annual Internal Review Report. The motion to approve the 2024-2025 Annual Internal Review Report was approved on Vice Chair Zeidan’s motion, Commissioner Clemmon’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Aslam was off the dais. Commissioner Khawar was absent. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 7. Update from the intergroup relations working group about its most recent working group meeting and progress on the working group goals. Commissioner Clemmons provided an update. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Update from the Budget Working Group Joint Inclusion Committee Update Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MONDAY JULY 28TH 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 Judith Hassan Benito Juarez CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 7/25/2025 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 June 23rd, 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. Office of Support Staff Briefing 4. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing 5. Part B Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. UT Center of Health Communication Collaboration Presentation by Dr. Garling 7. Discussion of CQM Project Updates from Administrative Agent Staff 8. Discussion of Performance Measure by Service Category from Administrative Agent Staff 9. Discussion of Mock PSRA DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 10. Discussion and approval of Assessment of Administrative Mechanism tool COMMITTEE UPDATES 11. Care Strategies and Engagement Committee 12. Finance and Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 13. 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 or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Rashana …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MONDAY JULY 28TH 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 Judith Hassan Benito Juarez CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 7/25/2025 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 June 23rd, 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. Office of Support Staff Briefing 4. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing 5. Part B Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. University of Texas Center of Health Communication Collaboration Presentation by Dr. Ashley Garling 7. Discussion of Performance Measure by Service Category from Administrative Agent Staff 8. Discussion of mock Priority Setting and Resource Allocation (PSRA) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. Discussion and approval of Assessment of Administrative Mechanism tool 10. Planning Council Member re-nomination a. Kelle’ Martin b. Dr. Ashley Garling COMMITTEE UPDATES 11. Care Strategies and Engagement Committee 12. Finance and Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 13. 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 or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For …
HIV PLANNING COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JULY 28TH 2025, 6:00 P.M. The HIV PLANNING COUNCIL convened in a REGULAR meeting on MONDAY, JULY 28TH 2025 at 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE in Austin, Texas. Kelle’ Martin called the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL Meeting to order at 6:04 P.M. Planning Council Members in Attendance: None. Planning Council Members in Attendance Remotely: Kelle’ Martin, Alicia Alston, Aran Belani, Marquis Goodwin, Judith Hassan, Liza Bailey, Ashley Garling, Kristina McRae-Thompson, Joe Anderson Jr., and Benito Juarez PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the HIV Planning Council regular meeting on June 23rd, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of 6/23/2025 were approved as written on Alicia Alston’s motion, Kristina McRae-Thompson second on a vote of (10-0). For: Kelle’ Martin, Alicia Alston, Aran Belani, Marquis Goodwin, Judith Hassan, Liza Bailey, Ashley Garling, Kristina McRae-Thompson, Joe Anderson Jr., and Benito Juarez Off dais: None. Non-voting: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflicts of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. Joe Anderson Jr. - Early Intervention Services (EIS), Health Insurance Premium Cost Sharing Assistance (HIPCSA), Medical Case Management, Mental Health Services, and Non-Medical Case Management Marquis Goodwin - Medical Case Management, Health Insurance Premium and Cost Sharing Assistance (HIPCSA), Non-Medical Case Management, Linguistic Services, and Medical Transportation STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Office of Support Staff Briefing Briefing given by Zaria Thomas and Holly Bahamonde. Refer to written report for full details. 4. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing Briefing given by Ken Martin, Jennifer LeBlanc, and Sherry Lyles. Refer to written report for full details. 5. Part B Staff Briefing Briefing given by Alicia Alston. Refer to written report for full details. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. University of Texas Center of Health Communication (COHC) Collaboration Presentation by Dr. Ashley Garling Presentation given by Ashley Garling. COHC is a research-based media and public relations center. Overview of various advertisement methods to strengthen connections within the community, and outreach methods. There was a 139% increase in website visits within five months, compared to the period prior to launch. Moreover, the COHC garnered a 161% increase in total impressions, totaling 15,895,114 across all multimedia channels. The estimated budget for a similar project is approximately $45,000, which encompasses the expertise of a media specialist, graphic designer, creative lead, and the project manager Catherine Cunningham. 7. Discussion of Performance Measure by …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2025 AT 3:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Joint Inclusion Committee may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact the Office of the City Clerk at 512-974-2210, bc@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Primary Representative: Alternate Representative: Justin Parsons Alexandria Anderson Nirali J Thakkar Nayer Sikder Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Commission for Women Commission on Aging Diana Melendez Richard Bondi (Vice Chair) Commission on Immigrant Affairs Melissa Ortega Commission on Veterans Affairs Bryce F Laake-Stanfield Early Childhood Council Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Human Rights Commission LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Alice Navarro Amanda Afifi (Chair) Jeffrey Clemmons Jerry Joe Benson Lisa Chang AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Becky Bullard Teresa Ferguson Miriam Dorantes Vacant Andrea McIllwain Daniela Silva Muneeb "Meebs" Aslam Katie Coyne Conor H. Kelly 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. 2. Approve the minutes of the Joint Inclusion Committee special called meeting on July 11, 2025. Approve the minutes of the Joint Inclusion Committee regular meeting on June 25, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Discussion regarding the possibility of creating an additional officer role, such as secretary, on the committee. Discussion regarding promotion and virtual sessions of upcoming Know Your Commissions events. Discussion regarding how best to share information regarding City Council District Budget Town Halls, as well as feedback on Town Halls that have already occurred. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. 8. 9. Approve a recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed expansion of the Austin Police Department’s Office of the Community Liaison, including feedback and suggestions from Joint Inclusion Committee members. Approve a recommendation to Council supporting an independent equity office. Approve membership changes …
Expansion and Empowerment of the Community Liaison Office Proposal to Expand and Elevate the Austin Police Department Community Liaison Office Overview: In order to strengthen community policing, build trust with minoritized communities, and ensure that feedback from impacted groups shapes department policy and practice, we propose expanding and elevating the Community Liaison Office within the Austin Police Department (APD). Key Changes Proposed: ● Structural Elevation: Move the Community Liaison Office out of the Public Information Office (PIO) and establish it as an independent division that reports directly to the Chief of Police (or a designated Assistant Chief). ● Role Expansion: Assign both a civilian liaison and a sworn officer liaison for each major minoritized community (such as LGBTQ+, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American/Pacific Islander, and Women). These teams would work in close partnership, giving community members the choice of engaging with a civilian or a sworn officer depending on the nature of their concern. ● Formalization of Sworn Officer Roles: Formalize the currently unofficial liaison roles many sworn officers already fulfill, making community liaison work an official, recognized part of their job duties and workload. ● Direct Communication Channels: Create dedicated public contact points (e.g., phone hotline numbers and emails) for each liaison team, and ensure they are prominently available on the APD website and communications. ● Training Responsibilities: Liaison officers would assist in training the broader police force on issues specific to their communities, such as: ○ Correct use of pronouns and respectful engagement with transgender residents ○ Cultural sensitivity and best practices for interacting with various minoritized groups ○ Awareness of systemic issues and culturally competent policing ● Commission and JIC Engagement: Require that liaisons regularly engage with their corresponding City of Austin Quality of Life Commissions (e.g., the Asian American QOL Commission, the LGBTQIA+ Commission) and provide updates and receive input. The liaisons should act as bridges between community representation bodies and APD leadership. ● Policy Feedback Role: Empower liaison teams to provide policy recommendations to APD leadership informed by the needs of their respective communities, ensuring direct integration of lived experiences into policing policy. Goals of This Proposal: ● Create more accessible, transparent, and culturally competent channels for communication between APD and minoritized communities. ● Ensure that community voices—especially those represented by the city's various commissions and the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC)—are actively heard and integrated into APD policies and practices. ● Build lasting trust by …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2025 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2025 The Joint Inclusion Committee convened in a special called meeting on July 11, 2025, in the Boards and Commissions Room at City Hall located at 301 W 2ND St. in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Bondi called the Joint Inclusion Committee meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Vice Chair Bondi Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Chair Afifi, Commissioners Commissioner’s Benson, Chang, Clemmons, Laake-Stanfield, Melendez, Navarro, and Ortega. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no general communication speakers. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Recap and discussion of the presentation made by Austin Public Health (APH) to the Equity Action Team (EAT) meeting on June 25, 2025, on the structure, funding mechanisms, and equity implications of APH. Commissioner Laake-Stanfield provided a review of the presentation made by APH to the EAT meeting. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a recommendation to City Council regarding protecting and sustaining local public health infrastructure and equity at APH in Austin and discuss public and council engagement strategy. The motion to approve the recommendation to City Council regarding protecting and sustaining local public health infrastructure and equity at APH was approved on Commissioner Ortega’s motion, Commissioner Laake-Stanfield’s second on a 9-0 vote. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Chang requested a future item and presentation from Austin Public Health and Cap Metro to discuss funding for transportation. JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2025 Vice Chair Bondi adjourned the meeting at 4:32 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the DATE meeting on BOARD MEMBER’s motion, BOARD MEMBER second on a – vote
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) convened a regular meeting on WEDNESDAY, JUNE, 25th, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. CST in the BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 (301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701) Chair AMANDA AFIFI called the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Commission on Aging: Richard Bondi (Vice-Chair) Commission on Immigrant Affairs: Melissa Ortega Commission on Veterans Affairs: Bryce Laake-Stanfield Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission: Amanda Afifi (Chair) Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: African American Resource Advisory Commission: Alexandria Anderson Asian American Quality of Life Commission: Nirali J Thakkar Commission on Immigrant Affairs: Miriam Dorantes Commission for Women: Diana Melendez Early Childhood Council: Andrea McIllwain Human Rights Commission: Jeffrey Clemmons LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Commission: Jerry Joe Benson Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities: Lisa Chang and Conor H. Kelly PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jenny E. Achilles, Commissioner from the Community Development Commission. Shares overview and purpose of the Community Development Commission. Monica Guzman, District 4 resident, organizer, and Equity Action Team member. Shares comments around the history of the Equity Division, the Equity Assessment Tool, Undoing Racism Workshops, establishing the Equity Division and Human Rights Division to have direct access to department directors and staff, public process for hiring of an Equity Officer. Alexia LeClerq, Community Powered ATX and PODER. Shares comments around Undoing Racism Workshops, emergency response, and funding for the immigrant affairs quality of life study. Celine Rendon, District 8 resident and Housing Justice Organizer. Shares comments 1 around the Equity Overlay Community Powered ATX presented a year ago. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE’s REGULAR MEETING May 28th, 2025. The minutes for the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE’s MAY 28TH, 2025 MEETING were approved at the JUNE 25TH, 2025 MEETING on COMMISSIONER RICHARD BONDI’s motion, COMMISSIONER JEFFREY CLEMMONS’ second, on an 11-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing to provide an introduction and overview of the Office of Equity and Inclusion by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Office of Equity and Inclusion, Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Office of Equity and Inclusion, and Enrique Serrano, Civil Rights Officer, Office of Equity and Inclusion. Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Shafina Khaki, and Enrique Serrano share briefing to provide an introduction and overview at 7 mins and 11 secs of recording through 17 minutes and 45 seconds. Including information on the Office …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2025 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2025 The Joint Inclusion Committee convened in a special called meeting on July 22, 2025, in the Boards and Commissions Room at City Hall located at 301 W 2ND St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Afifi called the Joint Inclusion Committee meeting to order at 3:11 p.m. Members in Attendance: Chair Afifi, Vice Chair Bondi, and Alternate Member Anderson. Members in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Benson, Chang, Clemmons, Melendez, Ortega, and Alternate Member Sikder. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Joint Inclusion Committee special called meeting on July 11, 2025. A motion to approve the July 11, 2025, minutes was approved on Commissioner Chang’s motion, Commissioner Thakkar’s second on a 9-0 vote. A motion to reconsider Item 1 to replace the vote of Commissioner Thakkar with Alternate Member Sikder was approved on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Commissioner Chang second on a 9-0 vote. The July 11, 2025, minutes were approved on Commissioner Chang’s motion, Commissioner Sikder’s second on a 9-0 vote. 2. Approve the minutes of the Joint Inclusion Committee regular meeting on June 25, 2025. A motion to postpone the item until August XX was approved on Vice Chair Bondi’s motion, Commissioner Benson’s second on a 9-0 vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. Approve a recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed expansion of the Austin Police Department’s Office of the Community Liaison, including feedback and suggestions from Joint Inclusion Committee members. Discussion was held. Approve a recommendation to Council supporting an independent equity office. Item was postponed to August XX on Vice Chair Bondi’s motion, Commissioner Clemmons’ second on a 9-0 vote. JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2025 8. Approve membership changes to committee working groups. A motion to add the following members to working groups was approved on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Commissioner Ortega’s second on an 9-0 vote. Future Commission Working Group Members: Chair Bondi, Vice Chair Afifi, Commissioners Clemmons and Laake-Stanfield. Legislative Working Group Members: add Commissioners Clemmons and Laake- Stanfield. 9. Approve the committee’s 2024-2025 annual internal review report. Committee members discussed potential goals. No action taken. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Discussion regarding the possibility of creating an additional officer role, such as secretary, on the committee. Discussion was held. Discussion regarding promotion and virtual sessions of upcoming Know Your Commissions …
REGULAR MEETING of the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may also be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Melanie Alley at 512-974-2679 or DSDCREDBSC@austintexas.gov. AGENDA The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Timothy Stostad, Chair Blaine Campbell, Vice-Chair Raisch Tomlanovich Grant Gilker Michael Francis Jeffrey Musgrove Kurt Lockhart Maria Elena O Ibarra Stephen Truesdell, Fire Marshal (Ex Officio) 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 Building and Standards Commission regular meeting on June 25, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS New Case(s) The Commission will hear the following cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue an order to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises; and may assess civil penalties: Page 1 2. Case Number: CL 2025-057370 Property address: 6849 Auckland Drive / Owner: Warren Chu Staff presenter: Randal Fields Staff recommendation: Repair residential structure 3. Case Number: CL 2025-079112 Property address: 20 N IH 35, SVRD SB, aka Holiday Inn - Townlake / Owner: ASDN Austin LLC Staff presenter: Sandy Van Cleave Staff recommendation: Obtain an engineer’s report and repair commercial hotel/motel structure 4. Case Number: CL 2025-958615 Property address: 1714 Patton Lane, aka 1712 Patton Lane/ Owner: RPC Oakview Terrace LLC Staff presenter: Jerome Howard Staff recommendation: Repair fire-damaged, commercial multi-family structure …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, July 23, 2025 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 The BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 23 July 2025, at the CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC), 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, ROOM 1405, in Austin, Texas. VICE CHAIR BLAINE CAMPBELL called COMMISSION (BSC) Meeting to order at 6:41 p.m. the BUILDING AND STANDARDS Commissioners in Attendance: Vice Chair Blaine Campbell, Commissioners: Michael Francis, Kurt Lockhart, Maria Elena O Ibarra, Jeffrey S. Musgrove and Raisch Tomlanovich Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Grant Gilker and Ex Officio Commissioner Fire Captain Brian Oehler PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Neighbors Jason Lindenschmidt and Molly Barksdale addressed the commission concerning an abandoned residential structure located at 5103 Valley Oak Drive. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on June 25, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of June 25, 2025 were approved on VICE CHAIR CAMPBELL’s motion, COMMISSIONER IBARRA’s second, with no objections. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Conduct a public hearing and consider case number CL 2025-057370; Property address: 6849 Auckland Drive. COMMISSIONER MUSGROVE moved to close the public hearing, COMMISSIONER LOCKHART’s second, with no objections. COMMISSIONER LOCKHART moved to adopt the findings of fact, conclusions of law and adopt City staff’s recommendation for repair of the residential structure within 45 days, with a civil penalty of $250 per week 1 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, July 23, 2025 beginning on the 46th day from the date the order is mailed and continuing until compliance is achieved, COMMISSIONER MUSGROVE’s second. The motion carried on a 7-0 vote. CHAIR STOSTAD was absent. 3. Conduct a public hearing and consider case numbers CL 2025-079112; Property address: 20 N IH 35, SVRD SB, aka Holiday Inn – Townlake. COMMISSIONER IBARRA moved to close the public hearing, COMMISSIONER MUSGROVE’s second, with no objections. COMISSIONER FRANCIS moved to adopt the findings of fact and conclusions of law and adopt City staff’s recommendation for repair of the fire protection and life safety systems of the commercial structure within 30 days, and, within 90 days, to obtain an engineer’s report and complete any repairs identified in the engineering report, and repair all violations cited to the parking garage structure, COMMISSIONER LOCKHART’s second. The motion carried on a 7-0 vote. CHAIR STOSTAD was absent. 4. Conduct a public …
REGULAR MEETING of the PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2025, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Greg Anderson (District 4) Awais Azhar, Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Imad Ahmed (District 6) Alice Woods, Vice Chair (District 2) Felicity Maxwell, Secretary (District 5) Adam Powell (District 7) Casey Haney, Parliamentarian (Mayor’s Representative) Peter Breton (District 8) Anna Lan (Mayor’s Representative) Patrick Howard (District 1) Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Joshua Hiller (District 10) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Jessica Cohen, Chair of Board of Adjustment TC Broadnax, City Manager Candace Hunter, A.I.S.D. Board of Trustees Richard Mendoza, Director of Transportation and Public Works EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, according to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on the agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071. Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: East 11th & 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Modification #13 - Location: East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan Amendment; District 1 N/A-Urban Renewal Plan, Lady Bird Lake Watershed; Central East Austin (OCEAN) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Cooee Yakka LLC dba 1201 E 11th Series (Paul Stables) Agent: Request: City of Austin (Hunter Maples) Amend Ordinance No.20220728-163 which amended the East 11th …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions, Room 1101, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Azhar called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Awais Azhar Imad Ahmed Greg Anderson Casey Haney Joshua Hiller Felicity Maxwell Adam Powell Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alice Woods Anna Lan Danielle Skidmore Commissioners Absent: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Peter Breton Patrick Howard Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members Absent: TC Broadnax Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Lorraine Atherton: Request for the action taken on C14-2025-0024 - Little Lion; District 5, which was approved at the June 24, 2025, meeting, to be rescinded and heard again by the commission as a CUP item as opposed to a rezoning. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on June 24, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of June 24, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Powell’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Barrera-Ramirez, Breton, and Howard were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0019.01 - Red River; District 9 Location: 4305, 4307 and 4309 Red River Street, Boggy Creek Watershed; Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Sierra Halo, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase) Single Family to Mixed Use land use (as amended) Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to August 12, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Powell’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Barrera-Ramirez, Breton, and Howard were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0121 - Red River; District 9 4305, 4307 and 4309 Red River Street, Boggy Creek Watershed; Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Sierra Halo, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase) SF-3-CO-NP to GR-MU-CO-NP Staff Recommends GR-MU-V-CO-NP Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to August 12, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Powell’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Barrera-Ramirez, Breton, and Howard were absent. 2 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0020.03 - 4811 SOCO; District 3 Location: 4811, 4821, 4911, 4917 South Congress Avenue and 5001 Wasson Road, Williamson …
MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Jonathan Tomko, Principal Planner Planning Department DATE: July 16, 2025 SUBJECT: C14-2025-0030 - 1201 East 11th Street (District 1) and UPR for East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Modification #13 (District 1) - Staff Request for Postponement of both Items The cases above have been scheduled for a public hearing during the July 22, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting. Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced rezoning case, and the associated Plan Amendment Case (East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Modification #13) 2025 Planning Commission Meeting. This request is being made so the cases can proceed to the Urban Renewal Board for a public hearing on August 18, 2025. The Urban Renewal Board did not take action on these cases at their July 7, 2025 meeting. the August 26, to This postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission's policy. xc: Joi Harden, Zoning Officer 02 and 03 East 11th & 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Modification #13 - East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan and C14-2024-0030 - 1201 East 11th Street; District 11 of 1
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: South Congress Combined (East Congress) CASE#: NPA-2025-0020.03 DATE FILED: March 13, 2025 PROJECT NAME: 4811 SOCO PC DATE: July 22, 2025 July 8, 2025 ADDRESS/ES: 4811, 4821, 4911, 4917 South Congress and 5001 Wasson Road DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 14.993 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: 4811 SOCO, LP AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Higher Density Single Family and Single Family To: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2025-0040 From: CS-MU-CO-NP, RR-NP, SF-3-NP, and MH-NP To: CS-MU-V-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: August, 18, 2005 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: 04 NPA-2025-0020.03 - 4811 SOCO; District 31 of 26 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: July 22, 2025 – (action pending) July 8, 2025 – Postponed on the consent agenda at the request of the Neighborhood. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The property has three future land use designations on the property, Higher Density Mixed Use on the northern part of the property, Mixed Use in the middle, and Single Family on the southern side of the property. Staff supports changing the land use to Mixed Use so the property can have a unified land use. The property has frontage along South Congress Avenue, which is an activity corridor where Mixed Use land use is appropriate. There is Mixed Use land use along South Congress Avenue and to the north, south and east of the property. South Congress Avenue has multiple bus routes and is near proposed S. Congress Ave Connector urban trails. 04 NPA-2025-0020.03 - 4811 SOCO; District 32 of 26 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Single family - Single family detached or up to three residential uses at typical urban and/or suburban densities. Purpose 1. Preserve the land use pattern and future viability of existing neighborhoods; 2. Encourage new infill development that continues existing neighborhood patterns of development; and 3. Protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible business or industry and the loss of existing housing. Application 1. Existing single‐family areas should generally be designated as single family to preserve established neighborhoods; and 2. May include small lot options (Cottage, Urban Home, Small Lot Single Family) and two‐family residential options (Duplex, Secondary Apartment, Single Family Attached, Two‐Family Residential) in areas considered appropriate for this …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0040 – 4811 SOCO DISTRICT: 3 ADDRESS: 4811, 4821, 4911, 4917 South Congress Avenue and 5001 Wasson Road ZONING FROM: CS-MU-CO-NP; MH-NP; RR-NP; SF-3-NP TO: CS-MU-V-NP SITE AREA: 14.993 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 4811 SOCO, LP (William B. Hardeman) AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – mixed use – vertical mixed use building – conditional overlay – neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO- NP) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay will include the following: 1) A 30-foot wide vegetative buffer shall be established and maintained along the property lines that are adjacent to a property used or zoned family residence- neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district or more restrictive. (consistent with Ordinance No. 20050818-Z004 – Part 7). 2) Prohibits the following uses: Agricultural Sale and Services, Building Maintenance Services, Campground, Commercial Blood Plasma Center, Commercial Off-Street Parking, Communications Services, Construction Sales and Services, Convenience Storage, Drop-off Recycling Collection Facility, Electronic Prototype Assembly, Electronic Testing, Equipment Repair Services, Equipment Sales, Exterminating Services, Funeral Services, Indoor Crop Production, Outdoor Entertainment, Pawn Shop Services, Service Station, and Vehicle Storage. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 2 - 4. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 22, 2025: 05 C14-2025-0040 - 4811 SOCO; District 31 of 24 C14-2025-0040 Page 2 July 8, 2025: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO JULY 22, 2025 [A. POWELL; F. MAXWELL – 2nd] (10-0) P. HOWARD, N. BARRERA-RAMIREZ, P. BRETON - ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is located at the northeast corner of South Congress Avenue and Wasson Road, within proximity of Ben White Boulevard to the north and Stassney Lane to the south. The property is approximately 14.99 acres and is currently developed with two commercial uses, office use, warehouse space, and one single family dwelling. The site consists of four parcels that are currently zoned: general commercial services – mixed use – conditional overlay – neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning; mobile home residence – neighborhood plan (MH-NP); rural residence – neighborhood plan (RR-NP); and single family residence – neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) district zoning. No mobile home residences currently exist on the property. Since the subject area is located along the South Congress Activity Corridor, it is surrounded by commercial services …
City of Austin Planning Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ ht tps:// www .a ust i nt exas. go v/ dep art me nt/ pla nni ng- d epar t me nt MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Awais Azhar, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Jonathan Tomko, Principal Planner, Current Planning Division DATE: July 16, 2025 RE: NPA-2024-0016.04 & C14-2025-0004_ 20 Strandtman Cove Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases from the July 22, 2025 hearing date to the August 12, 2025 hearing date to allow staff additional time to review the applications. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map 06 and 07 NPA-2024-0016.04 and C14-2025-0004 - Strandtman Cove; District 31 of 3 06 and 07 NPA-2024-0016.04 and C14-2025-0004 - Strandtman Cove; District 32 of 3 06 and 07 NPA-2024-0016.04 and C14-2025-0004 - Strandtman Cove; District 33 of 3
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Central Austin Combined (West University) CASE#: NPA-2024-0019.02 DATE FILED: December 4, 2024 PROJECT NAME: 34th and West – FLUM Amendment PC DATE: July 22, 2025 July 8, 2025 ADDRESS/ES: 3406 West Ave and 3316 Grandview St. 715, 725, 800, 801, 804, 806, 808, 901, 905, 907 W 34TH ST, 3301, 3404, DISTRICT AREA: 9 SITE AREA: 4.94 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: West 34th Street Neighborhood Improvement Company, LLC AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Mixed Use/Office and Single Family To: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2025-0006, C14-2025-0007, C14-2025-0008, C14-2025- 0009 From: LO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP, LO-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP, CS-CO-ETOD- DBETOD-NP To: CS-MU-V-DB90-ETOD-DBETOD-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: August 26, 2004 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: 08 NPA-2024-0019.02 - 34th and West - FLUM Amendment; District 91 of 47 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: July 22, 2025 – (action pending) July 8, 2025 – Postponed to July 22, 2025 on the consent agenda at the request of the Neighborhood. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use due to the changing nature of the area. The plan amendment application includes multiple properties located on the north and south side of West 34th Street. The properties are near North Lamar Blvd and approximately 0.19 miles south of West 38th Street which are activity corridors and have multiple public transportation options within walking distance to the properties. At North Lamar Blvd and West 34th Street is a proposed ETOD Seton Medical Center Station. Transitioning the land uses from Mixed Use/Office and Single Family to Mixed use is appropriate for this area. The applicant is proposing a mixed-use development to include ground-floor commercial uses and residential dwelling units that will include affordable housing units. The development will help meet the City’s Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint’s goal of creating 60,000 affordable housing units to ensure there is affordable housing throughout the city and provide more neighborhood-serving uses within walking distance to the residents. 08 NPA-2024-0019.02 - 34th and West - FLUM Amendment; District 92 of 47 Below are sections of the neighborhood plan for this area. Although the plan expresses concerns about increased density and compatibility of new multifamily developments adjacent to single family …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0006 (34th & West – Tract 1) DISTRICT: 9 ADDRESS: 800, 804, 806, and 808, W 34th St; 3404 and 3406 West Ave ZONING FROM: LO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP TO: CS-MU-V-DB90-ETOD-DBETOD-NP (Subdistrict 2) (Subdistrict 2) SITE AREA: approximately 1.6898 acres (approximately 73,607 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: West 34th Street Neighborhood Improvement Company, LLC AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff does not recommend granting CS-MU-V-DB90-ETOD-DBETOD-NP (subdistrict 2) and makes the alternative recommendation of general commercial services-mixed use- vertical mixed use-conditional overlay-equitable transit oriented development-density bonus equitable transit oriented development-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO-ETOD- DBETOD-NP) combining district zoning (Subdistrict 2). The conditional overlay would prohibit a height over 45 feet if the tract is not developed to DBETOD standards. DBETOD allows for residential uses, modifies compatibility standards and site development regulations, and grants additional building height (90 feet in Subdistrict 2) in exchange for income-restricted housing. The conditional overlay would also prohibit the following 17 uses: - Alternative Financial Services - Automotive Washing (of any type) - Bail Bond Services - Commercial Blood Plasma Center - Communication Service Facilities - Communications Services - Construction Sales and Services - Laundry Services - Limited Warehousing and Distribution - Maintenance and Service Facilities - Monument Retail Sales - Outdoor Entertainment - Outdoor Sports and Recreation - Pawn Shop Services - Pedicab Storage and Dispatch - Safety Services - Transportation Terminal The conditional overlay would also conditionally allow the following 9 uses: - Business or Trade School - Private Secondary Educational Facilities - Business Support Services - Public Primary Educational Facilities - Hotel-Motel - Public Secondary Educational Facilities - Performance Venue (≤ 9,000 square feet) - Theater (greater than 5,000 square feet) - Private Primary Educational Facilities 09 C14-2025-0006 - 34th and West (Tract 1); District 91 of 51 See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 8, 2025: Neighborhood postponement request to July 22, 2025, granted July 22, 2025: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: TBD ISSUES: The subject tract is within the flight path of a helipad serving Ascension Seton Medical Center approximately 1,100 feet northwest of the site. Staff reviewed the helipad permit on file and does not have any concerns at this time. When a site plan is filed staff encourage those site plan …
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