From: To: Subject: Date: Candace Volz Contreras, Kalan 2514 Wooldridge Dr. Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:26:44 PM External Email - Exercise Caution Hello Kalan - We recently noticed an Historic landmark Commission sign at 2514 Wooldridge, as well as a demolition sign. Looking online, I found the "processes and notes" form on the Permits website (attached). What does "rejected" mean under "Historic Preservation? This owner, Hank Farrell, is with a property development/ management company and owns two adjacent properties on Wooldridge and, behind 2514, 2515 McCallum. In addition to the loss of 2514 Wooldridge as a contributing property in our NRD, it appears that Farrell will be tearing down 2514 to 1) create an "estate-let" or playground behind or next to one of his other contiguous properties, or 2) develop two or three of the lots into multi-family housing? Either outcome, plus the loss of the contributing property, is damaging to the historic appearance of our neighborhood. It does appear that the history of 2514, plus its largely intact facade, merits "H" zoning. But I disagree with the HLC staff's backup recommendations for "relocation or deconstruction and salvage". Both mean it leaves our neighborhood- the Wooldridge streetscape plus residents are the losers. Documenting the house is also a loss- what does a file cabinet or digital file full of "documentation" do for Austin's future?? Thank you for considering Pemberton Heights and Austin's future appearance as you make this decision. Incidentally, we've lost two contributing houses on Preston Ave. in the past 6 months, one torn down and one remuddled. 1412 Preston, the remuddled house, is no longer a contributing house in our NRD. It's appearance has been drastically changed. I know your office is understaffed, but in the meantime, Austin's architectural history is going down the drain. Candace Volz
September 3, 2025 Historic Landmark Commission Members City of Austin At a time when social and economic conditions are rapidly changing the landscape of East Austin, there comes an opportunity to preserve something historic and meaningful. The Calhoun House under consideration today is one such opportunity. The one-story home is located at 2401 Givens Avenue in East Austin, within the Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Historic District, east of the Texas Capitol. The Calhoun House was one of the first to be built in this subdivision and it is the anchor of a key intersection. This house has been owned and inhabited by the Calhoun family since its construction for Theodore Calvin (T.C.) and Thelma Calhoun in 1959. The RWHC Historic District is one of the most intact concentrations of post-World War II housing for African Americans in Austin. As an early neighborhood developed by Black professionals for Black professionals, its development pattern is strongly tied to its cultural significance as a professional, middle-class, suburban neighborhood. The Calhoun House embodies the architecture trend and style known as “California ranch.” The ranch form, low slung, traces its root to a West Coast style that goes back nearly 100 years ago, to the 1930s. The home is in excellent condition and retains its original style and serves as a community gathering place in East Austin. Historic Association T.C. and Thelma Calhoun left behind more than their homestead -- they left behind a legacy. They were both committed educators and prominent civic leaders in Austin during the mid-twentieth century, when racial policies hindered the success and prosperity of Black Americans. The Calhouns played pivotal roles in the success and cohesiveness of the RWHC neighborhood, but left their mark on the entire community. T.C. was the second principal of Kealing Junior High, the first junior high in Austin to serve African American students. He was principal there for more than 30 years and retired when desegregation policies closed it in 1971. T.C. was also a deacon and trustee of Ebenezer 3rd Baptist Church, a founder and treasurer of the Austin-Travis County Teachers’ Credit Union, President of the Texas State Teachers’ Association, a president of the Austin Negro Chamber of Commerce and a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Thelma Calhoun lived to be 103 years old. She was a graduate of the original L.C. Anderson High School, a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and as …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 20, 2025 The Environmental Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Bristol called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jennifer Bristol, Hanna Cofer, Justin Fleury, Ashika Ganguly, Mariana Krueger, Martin Luecke, Haris Qureshi, David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Richard Brimer, Annie Fierro Commissioners Absent: Isabella Changsut PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on August 6th, 2025 The minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on August 6th, 2025 were approved as amended on Commissioner Qureshi’s motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Ganguly was off the dais. Commissioner Changsut was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation on Watershed Protection Department Flood Response – John Beachy, Division Manager, Kevin Shunk, Floodplain Administrator, Watershed Protection Department Speakers: Kevin Shunk, WPD John Beachy, WPD Francis Acuña, public comment 1 Item conducted as posted. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None ADJOURNMENT Chair Bristol adjourned the meeting at 8:12 pm without objection. 2
The Reservoir Update – FY 2024 and 2025 B r e n t B e l l i n g e r, P h . D . C o n s e r v a t i o n P r o g r a m S u p e r v i s o r Wa t e r s h e d P r o t e c t i o n D e p a r t m e n t S e p t e m b e r, 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Overview • A u s t i n L a ke s I n d e x • Goal – understand conditions and drivers impacting our waterways • Policy Relation – make management recommendations to protect and/or improve ecological conditions • A q u a t i c v e g e t a t i o n ( h o t t o p i c ) • Management challenges • S h o re zo n e h a b i t a t • Efficacy of code-and-criteria mitigation rules • M i c ro p l a s t i c s • Recent collaborative effort with University of Texas C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 2 Austin Lakes Index Score Scores remain fair-to-good • • Summarize: water and sediment chemistry, biological communities, habitat Influenced by: land-use, pollutant inputs, climate, flow C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Lake Austin • Aq uatic vegetation • Native and non-native plants • Grass carp populations • 358 grass carp stocked in July • Boater and homeowner per spective • Want more plant management • Fishermen per spective • Want less plant management …
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Megan Meisenbach Contreras, Kalan; Historic Preservation Office; Heimsath, Ben - BC C14H-2025-0086 1712 Rio Grande Street Item 3 on Wednesday"s Agenda Tuesday, September 2, 2025 11:10:15 AM Texas Humanities 1410 Rio Grande.png Some people who received this message don't often get email from this is important . Learn why External Email - Exercise Caution Greetings Chairman Heimsath and Historic Landmark Commissioners, Officers of the Judges Hill Neighborhood Association support the nomination of 1712 Rio Grande Street for Historic Landmark Status. We welcome this addition to the Judges Hill Neighborhood that has 25 Landmarks. Landmark designations include: Two properties individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places Nine properties designated as Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks 25 City of Austin Historic Landmarks (these include the properties with National and State designations) The 1712 Rio Grande Street, adjacent to Judges Hill seems related to the Texas Humanities Building, at 1410 Rio Grande St. Thank you, Megan Meisenbach Austin Landmark Historic Matsen House Texas Landmark Judges Hill Neighborhood CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov".
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250903-002 Date: September 3, 2025 Subject: The Clovis at McKinney Falls SP-2024-0202D Location: 6507 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, Texas 78744 Motion by: Mariana Krueger Seconded by: Jennifer Bristol WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill 8 feet to 15 feet; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in Cottonmouth Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends the variance with the following conditions: 1. Contain the fill with an engineered structural retaining wall. 2. Parking lot trees (1.5” caliper from ECM Appendix F) within 50 ft. radius of all parking spaces. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following Environmental Commission conditions: 1. Have a five-year tree management plan 2. Utilize 609-S native seed planting, Blackland prairie grasses, and pollinator plants in green space areas, especially along the driveway and slopes 3. Utilize Dark Sky, bird-friendly, downcast lighting throughout the property, including warm-hue outdoor lighting 4. Incorporate pedestrian, bike, and multi-modal design into the property driveways to allow for greater and safer accessibility to roadways VOTE 7-0 For: Jennifer Bristol, Mariana Krueger, Richard Brimer, Isabella Changsut, Justin Fleury, Martin Luecke, David Sullivan Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Hanna Cofer, Annie Fierro, Ashika Ganguly, Haris Qureshi Approved By: Jennifer Bristol, Environmental Commission Chair
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250903-010 Date: September 3, 2025 Subject: National Register Applications at State Board of Review, Texas Historical Commission Motioned By: Vice-Chair Evans Seconded By: Commissioner McWhorter Recommendation Recommend approval of the National Register of Historic Places nomination of the Montopolis Negro School at 500 Montopolis Drive to the State Board of Review. Vote: 9-0 For: Chair Heimsath, Vice-Chair Evans, Commissioners Acton, Alvarez, Grogan, Koch, McWhorter, Rice, and Taniguchi Against: None Absent: Commissioner Larosche Attest: Kalan Contreras Historic Preservation Officer City of Austin Planning Department 1 of 1
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250903-012 Date: September 3, 2025 Subject: Nomination to Rally Austin Board of Directors Recommendation Nominate Bradford Patterson for a second three-year term on the Rally Austin board of directors. Motioned By: Vice-Chair Roxanne Evans Seconded By: Commissioner Trey McWhorter Vote: 9-0 in favor For: Chair Heimsath, Vice-Chair Evans, Commissioners Acton, Alvarez, Grogan, Koch, McWhorter, Rice, and Taniguchi Against: None Absent: Commissioner Larosche Attest: Kalan Contreras Historic Preservation Officer City of Austin Planning Department 1 of 1
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Historic Preservation Office FW: PR 25-088150 - 2514 Wooldridge Drive Wednesday, September 3, 2025 1:41:40 PM 2512 Wooldridge Dr.png 2515 McCallum.png You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Subject: PR 25-088150 - 2514 Wooldridge Drive Sofia Wagner Historic Landmark Commission Hearing date September 3, 2025 I object to the application to demolish 2514 Wooldridge Dr. This property was recently purchased by a developer, Hanford (Hank) & Yvette Farrell who own the adjacent home, located at 2512 Wooldridge Dr. (photo attached), and the property directly behind 2514, which is 2515 McCallum (photo attached). The property next door, 2512 Woodridge Dr is also a candidate for historical preservation as it was likely built in the 1930s, around the same time as 2514 Wooldridge. Mr. Farrell is the founder of RPM Living Investments, LLC which is a multifamily management company. Mr. Farrell intends to tear down both of these historical homes in favor of a larger scale property, potentially for multi-family purposes. It is my understanding he intends to build a subsurface 6 car garage. Demolition of this historic home (and 2512 Wooldridge) would be detrimental to the character of our neighborhood, creating a loss in continuity of the street and a tremendous loss to the charm of our neighborhood. This property certainly has community value as it showcases the style of home during the 1930s and defines the character of the Pemberton neighborhood. This home is a historical artifact of Central Austin’s early development. Its demolition by a developer would prioritize short-term profit over preserving Austin’s unique history. In addition, this property and the adjacent 2512 Wooldridge are diagonally across the street from my residence which is on the Shoal Creek greenbelt. Following underground work with the drainage systems in the vicinity and recent rains, I have experienced water run off that is impacting the integrity of my property. I am concerned about demolition and rebuilding of a larger/more expansive home or multi-family units with underground garages that may cause irreparable harm or loss to my property. We have already experienced loss of a portion of our property, as have other neighbors on the street, and a demolition and new build of this magnitude could cause further damage. I respectfully request the application for demolition be denied. Johnny Mansour 2503 Wooldridge Drive Austin, Texas, 78703 CAUTION: This is …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 3, 2025 The Environmental Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Bristol called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jennifer Bristol, Mariana Krueger, Richard Brimer, Justin Fleury, Martin Luecke, David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Isabella Changsut, Commissioners Absent: Hanna Cofer, Annie Fierro, Ashika Ganguly, Haris Qureshi PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on August 20th, 2025 The minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on August 20th, 2025 were approved on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Cofer, Fierro, Ganguly, and Qureshi were absent. Commissioner Krueger was off the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Name: The Clovis at McKinney Falls, SP-2024-0202D Applicant: Jake Brown; LDG Development, LLC Location: 6507 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, Texas 78744 Council District: N/A - Extra Territorial Jurisdiction Staff: Mohamad Abdulkader, Senior Environmental Review Specialist, Development Services Department; 512-974-6303; Mohamad.abdulkader@austintexas.gov Applicant request: Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill 8 feet to 15 feet. 1 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions Speakers: Mohamad Abdulkader, DSD J Segura, Engineer for the project A motion to close the public hearing passed on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Cofer, Fierro, Ganguly, and Qureshi were absent. A motion to recommend the Clovis at McKinney Falls variance request with conditions passed on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Bristol’s second on a 7 –0 vote. Commissioners Cofer, Fierro, Ganguly, and Qureshi were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation on Austin’s reservoirs monitoring and management efforts — Brent Bellinger, Conservation Program Supervisor, Watershed Protection Department Item conducted as posted. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None ADJOURNMENT Chair Bristol adjourned the meeting at 8:23 pm without objection. The minutes from the September 3, 2025 regular meeting were approved at the September 17, 2025 meeting on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Changsut and Ganguly were absent. Commissioners Qureshi and Luecke were off the dais. 2
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Commission for Women Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 3, 2025 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX. Chair Bullard called the Commission for Women regular meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Becky Bullard, Chair Alexandria Anderson Katrina Scheihing Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vanessa Bissereth Angela Harris Rabia Shaik Jocelyn Tau Shaimaa Zayan Fernanda Veloz-Salas PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on August 6, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of August 6, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Scheihing’s motion, Commissioner Veloz Salas’ second on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Tau and Commissioner Anderson were off the dais. Commissioner Melendez was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding Divine Mama Strength by Maxine Eiland. The presentation was made by Maxine Eiland, Owner, Divine Mama Strength. 1 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 3, 2025 3. Discussion regarding the draft Joint Inclusion Committee’s Recommendation to Council regarding the Office of Community Liaison. Discussed. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from the Recognition Working Group regarding meetings held and discussions about changing the event to a biannual event. Withdrawn. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve changes to the scope of work and membership of the Recognition Working Group. The motion to approve changing the Recognition Event from an annual to biennial, occurring every two years, event was approved on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Commissioner Scheihing’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Melendez was absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and action regarding forming a Working Group on Maternal Health Update on SBA Grant for the BBB – Women’s Entrepreneurship Discussion regarding the Texas Legislature’s Bathroom Bill and Abortion Pill Ban Discussion and action regarding the Office of Community Liaison Recommendation Chair Bullard adjourned the meeting at 12:50 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the October 1, 2025, meeting on Commissioner Scheihing’s motion, Commissioner Veloz Salas’ second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Anderson, Bissereth, Shaik, and Zayan were absent. 2
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025, 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd St., Austin, TX 78701 COMMISSION MEMBERS: X Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair X Roxanne Evans (D-2), Vice Chair X VAC VACANT (D-1) Jeffrey Acton (Mayor) X Kevin Koch (D-3) Judah Rice (D-4) X X Harmony Grogan (D-5) AB Carl Larosche (D-6) X Jaime Alvarez (D-7) X Bat Taniguchi (D-9) X Trey McWhorter (D-10) APPROVED MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak before the meeting will be allocated three minutes to speak about an item(s) that is not posted on the agenda. Meghan King spoke on Preservation Austin updates. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on August 6, 2025. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Vice- Chair Evans. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 2. 3. PR-2025-041615 – 607 E. 38th St. Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed by applicant on August 6, 2025) Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Do not grant historic zoning, as the property does not meet two criteria for designation. Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse or relocation, then material salvage and reuse, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Charles d’Harcourt spoke in favor of historic zoning. Jorge Alzaga spoke in opposition to historic zoning. MOTION: Close the public hearing and release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. C14H-2025-0086 – 1712 Rio Grande St. Reed House Council District 9 Proposal: Applicant-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Dave Anderson City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the proposed zoning change to add historic landmark combining district zoning (H) to the base zoning. Tere O’Connell spoke in favor of historic zoning. Robin Shepherd spoke in favor of historic zoning. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 9-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Approve the historic zoning application per staff recommendation on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2025, AT 5:00 PM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 AUSTIN CITY HALL, 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation 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 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. To register please call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512)-974-3428 or natalie.leone@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Friday August 29, 2025, with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Vacant – (District 2) Arlin Alvarez-(District 3) Susan Somers, Chair-(District 4) Daniel Kavelman, Parliamentarian -(District 5) Kevin Chen- (District 6) Varun Prasad- (District 7) Justin Jacobson- (District 8) Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair- (District 9) Joshua Sorin – (District 10) Deshon Brown- (Mayoral Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission REGULAR MEETING on August 5, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion and presentation regarding the Integrated Bond Program Development and Delivery Plan. Presenter: Eric Bailey, Deputy Director, Capital Delivery Services 3. Discussion and presentation regarding the CapMetro 2035 Transit Plan and Metro Rapid Presenter: Melissa Ortiz, CapMetro 4. Discussion and presentation regarding the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Overview and Update Presenter: Kristin Pipkin, Transportation and Public Works DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way Vacation for 1109 S Lamar Boulevard. Presenter: Christopher Bueckert, Transportation and Public Works 6. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way Vacation for 1200 W Gibson Street. Presenter: Christopher Bueckert, Transportation and Public Works 7. Establish a Working Group to update the by-laws of the Urban Transportation Commission. Facilitator: Spencer Schumacher 8. Discussion and possible action regarding an appointment to the Downtown Commission (one vacancy). Facilitator: Susan Somers COMMITTEE UPDATES 9. Update from Commissioner Prasad from the Joint Sustainability …
Regular Meeting of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 5:30PM African American Cultural and Heritage Facility 912 E 11th St Austin, Texas 78702 Some members of the African American Resource Advisory 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 or in-person, call or email Nekaybaw Watson, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Daryl Horton, Chair Alexandria Anderson Sophia Dozier Kyron Hayes Nelson Linder Antonio Ross Greg Smith CALL TO ORDER Dr. Chiquita Eugene, Vice Chair Roger Davis Joi Harden Antony Jackson Justin Parsons Mueni Rudd Emmy Weisberg AGENDA 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 African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on August 5, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing by George Maldonado, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department regarding the updates to the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex. Staff briefing from David Alcorta, Paraprofessional, Communications and Public Information Office (CPIO) and Houmma Garba, Community Engagement Consultant, CPIO regarding CPIO’s and Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s (HSEM) new emergency language access plan. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Presentation from Cydney Washington-Moore, Senior Project Manager, South by Southwest (SXSW) regarding community engagement initiatives for the African American community in Austin. Update regarding the August JIC meeting budget priorities and recommendations to council as they relate to African American Austinites. Discussion regarding a potential Recommendation to Council to revamp the Community Liaison Office. 7. Discussion regarding the 2026 Annual Meeting Schedule DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Discuss and approve the date, time, location and subjects of a 2025 African American Resource Advisory Commission Retreat. 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 …
African American Resource Advisory Commission Minutes August 5, 2025 African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 5, 2025 The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility at 912 E 11th St, in Austin, Texas. Chair Horton called the African American Resources Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 5:41 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Daryl Horton, Chair Roger Davis Nelson Linder Justin Parsons Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alexandria Anderson Sophia Dozier Joi Harden Kyron Hayes Mueni Rudd Greg Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on June 3, 2025. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Parsons’ motion, Commissioner Linder’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Davis and Rudd were off the dais. Vice Chair Eugene and Commissioners Jackson, Ross, and Weisberg were absent. 1 African American Resource Advisory Commission Minutes August 5, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing by Ann Eaton, Assistant Director, Economic Development Department regarding funding priorities and project updates by the Economic Development Department that impact the African American Community. Staff briefing provided by Ann Eaton, Assistant Director, Economic Development Department. Staff briefing from David Alcorta, Paraprofessional, Communication and Public Information Office (CPIO) and Houmma Garba, Community Engagement Consultant, CPIO regarding CPIO’s and Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s (HSEM) new emergency language access plan. Staff briefing postponed until September 2, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and approve the date, time, location and subjects of a 2025 African American Resource Advisory Commission Retreat. Discussed no action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS SXSW’s impact on Black Austinites and how the commission can support them in improving engagement. Community Powered ATX’s impact on Black Austinites and how the commission can support them in improving engagement. Updates from the previous JIC meetings and informational clinics. Chair Horton adjourned the meeting at 6:51 p.m. without objection. 2
REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2025, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting 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 COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice Chair (District 10) Ryan Puzycki – Secretary (District 7) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) Luis Osta Lugo (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Vacant (District 4) Christian Tschoepe (District 6) Taylor Major (District 9) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning and Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this 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: Jenna Schwartz, 512-978-0871 Page 1 of 6 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 Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Doug Wehmeier Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2025-0075 - Wehmeier 3.0; District 5 7400 Albert Road, Williamson Creek Watershed Bennett Consulting, Rodney K. Bennett DR to SF-3 Recommended Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Planning Department 3. PUD Amendment: Location: C814-04-0187.03.SH - Goodnight Ranch PUD Amendment #3; District 2 East side of Old Lockhart Road between Nuckols Crossing Road and Capitol View Drive except Lot 3, Block J, of Goodnight Ranch Phase 2, Onion Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Austin Goodnight Ranch, L.P. Agent: Request: City …
