Water Forward Task Force: Water Forward 2024 Implementation Working Group September 9, 2025, Meeting Notes Teams Meeting, 12:00 pm Attendees: Paul DiFiore, WFTF Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Austin Water Bill Moriarty, WFTF Daniel Cavazos, Austin Water Hani Michel, WFTF Katherine Jashinski, Austin Water Jennifer Walker, WFTF Emily Rafferty, Austin Water Water Forward 2024 Water Supply Strategies Update Marisa Flores Gonzalez provided a brief update on community engagement activities in Bastrop County related to the Aquifer Storage Recovery project. Austin Water is continuing to work on Indirect Potable Reuse emergency implementation planning, with the goal of having a draft report in early 2026. There are four different consultants working on the project components of the Indirect Potable Reuse project. The Water Resources team is still working on preliminary planning for use of Lake Long as a water supply reservoir, brackish groundwater desalination, and direct potable reuse. Water Forward 2024 Water Conservation Strategies Update Daniel Cavazos provided an update on the following water conservation activities: • Austin Water is continuing implementation of the Universal Plumbing Code (UPC) and have been doing community outreach with stakeholders. These codes pertaining to water conservation can be found at the document linked here and brief descriptions are listed below: o 614.1.9 and 614.10 – related to new water pressure regulating components o 614.1.1 – limits irrigation systems to 50% of the landscape area o 1503.10 – requires laundry to landscape plumbing for new homes • Residential landscape rebates increased over 2024 year to date. • Austin Water staff completed water efficiency audits on six City of Austin facilities. Auditors found issues with one facility and made corrections that were able to lower irrigation consumption by 88%. Water Forward 2024 Implementation Working Group Meeting September 2025 • Austin Water is working on a conservation community grant program to work with the community to financially support community-based conservation messaging and outreach. The total amount of the grant program would be $15,000 with a total of up to 5 recipients and up to $3,000 per recipient. Water Forward 2024 Water Reuse Update Katherine Jashinski provided an update on water reuse activities highlighted in the Q2 Water Management Strategy Implementation Report. Katherine shared that this year has been largely focused on program development of onsite water reuse and new reclaimed water connection requirements. In March of 2025, a new wastewater billing ordinance was adopted to be able to calculate wastewater billing …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 DRAFT DOCUMENT (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) PART 1. The table in Subsection (D) of City Code Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) is amended to establish a maximum height of 350 feet for Central Business District (CBD) zoning district site development regulations and modify corresponding cells within the table to reflect Maximum Height/350/CBD. PART 2. Eligibility, Floor-to-Area Ratio and Height Maps (Figure 2) of City Code Section 25-2-586 (Downtown Density Bonus Program) is repealed in its entirety and replaced with the Eligibility, Floor-to-Area Ratio and Height Maps (Figure 2) attached to this ordinance as Exhibit “A”. PART 3. Paragraph (2), Subsection (B) (Downtown Density Bonus Maps and Table) of City Code Section 25-2-586 is amended to read as follows: (2) Properties in the Rainey Street Subdistrict may participate in the Downtown Density Bonus Program only for floor-to-area ratio that exceeds 8:1 or height above 350 feet. To achieve floor-to-area ratio up to 8:1 or height between 41 feet and 350 feet, properties in the Rainey Street Subdistrict must comply with Subsection (C)(4) of Section 25-2-739 (Rainey Street Subdistrict Regulations) of the City Code. PART 4. Paragraph (6), Subsection (B) (Downtown Density Bonus Maps and Table) of City Code Section 25-2-586 is amended to read as follows: (6) Notwithstanding the limitation provided for in Subsection (B)(3) of this section, the city council may grant [to an applicant] additional floor-to-area ratio or height that exceeds the maximum floor-to-area ratio or height in Figure 2 if: (a) The applicant wants to exceed floor-to-area ratio or height and has already achieved the maximum [floor-to-area ratio] in Figure 2 by participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program; (b) The applicant submits a written request and rationale for the additional floor-to-area ratio or height to the director; (c) The director makes a written recommendation on the application and then 06 C20-2025-010 - CBD Amendments1 of 4 submits the recommendation to the Planning Commission for its review and recommendation; and (d) The city council determines that the additional floor-to-area ratio or height should be granted because: (i) The applicant has offered additional community benefits described in Subsections (E)(1)—(12) above and beyond those offered to achieve the floor-to-area ratio or …
C20-2025-010 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2025-010 Central Business District Amendments Description: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to establish a maximum building height limit within the Central Business District (CBD) zoning district and to amend the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) and Rainey Street Subdistrict regulations to modify allowable maximum building height when participating in the DDBP. Addendum: The proposed amendment to the Land Development Code to establish a maximum building height limit within the Central Business District (CBD) zoning district and to amend the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) and Rainey Street Subdistrict regulations to modify allowable maximum building height when participating in the DDBP includes a revision to the DDBP’s – Eligibility, Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and Height Map (Figure 2). Figure 2 indicates the current limits for administrative approval under the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Within the core of downtown, this map currently indicates a maximum administratively-approvable height of “No Limit” and a maximum FAR of 25:1. Applicants are allowed to exceed these administrative limits through discretionary approval by City Council. The proposed revision to Figure 2 is to change the “No Limit” height limit to “350 feet.” Applicants would continue to be able to exceed this administrative limit through discretionary approval by City Council. The subdistricts which currently allow for “No Limit” on building height have a maximum FAR which has served as the administrative cap for developments in each subdistrict. With the passage of SB 840, the City can no longer use a FAR limit as an administrative cap for multifamily residential and mixed use residential developments participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Staff is proposing an amendment to Figure 2 in order to ensure that there is a limit to staff’s administrative authority to approve projects participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Under the proposed amendment, Figure 2 would be amended to include both a FAR limit and height limit to which developments would be able to build when participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program. To develop beyond the maximum FAR and heights shown on Figure 2, applicants would continue to be able to request additional FAR or height from Council through discretionary approval. Staff anticipates a larger update to the Downtown Density Bonus Program in 2026 which would allow for a more substantial overhaul to the mechanics of the program in the context of the continued evolution of …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on SEPTEMBER 9th, 2025, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Raul Longoria Sonia Martinez Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cassandra Medrano Jenny Achilles (Vice Chair) Jo Anne Ortiz Lyric Wardlow Nyeka Arnold Taniquewa Brewster Tisha-Vonique Hood Valerie Menard Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Cynthia Jaso Ebonie Trice Staff Members in Attendance: Angel Zambrano Ed Blake Dr. Marla Torrado Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) William Swinton- Ginsberg CALL TO ORDER Chair Elias called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM, with 9 members present. Commissioner Lyric and Medrano joined the dais at 7:15 PM, totaling 11 commissioners present. Vice Chair Achilles left the dais at 8:20 PM, bringing the total to 10 commissioners present. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the August 12th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Martinez seconded, the August 12th, 2025, minutes were approved on a 9-0-0 vote. Commissioners Lyric and Medrano were off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) Angel Zambrano presented. 3. Presentation from Cap Metro regarding their expansion plan and how it will serve vulnerable populations (Lawrence Deeter, Planner, Capital Metro, and Emma Martinez, Planner, Capital Metro). Lawrence Deeter and Emma Martinez presented. 4. Presentation on the Displacement Risk Area Maps and Dashboard (William Swinton-Ginsberg, Planner Senior, and Dr. Marla Torrado, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing). Dr. Marla Torrado and William Swinton- Ginsberg presented. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Development Commission, please contact Edward Blake at 512-974-3108. CDC …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Woods called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Imad Ahmed Greg Anderson Peter Breton Joshua Hiller Felicity Maxwell Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Commissioners Absent: Casey Haney Brian Bedrosian Patrick Howard Anna Lan Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members Absent: TC Broadnax Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, and the revised meeting minutes on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, September 9, 2025, and the revised meeting minutes on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Parliamentarian Ahmed’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Haney, and Commissioners Bedrosian, Howard, and Lan were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0016.05 - Shady Lane; District 3 Location: 500 Shady Lane, Colorado River Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Planning Area (Govalle) Owner/Applicant: Shady Lane at 5th & 7th, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) Industry to Mixed Use land use Applicant postponement request to October 28, 2025 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to October 28, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Parliamentarian Ahmed’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Haney, and Commissioners Bedrosian, Howard and Lan were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0005 - Shady Lane; District 3 500 Shady Lane, Colorado River Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Planning Area (Govalle) Owner/Applicant: Shady Lane at 5th & 7th, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) LI-CO-NP to LI-PDA-NP Applicant postponement request to October 28, 2025 Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to October 28, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Parliamentarian Ahmed’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Haney, and Commissioners Bedrosian, Howard and Lan were absent. 2 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0016.01 - P & P .72; District 3 Location: 905 Shady Lane, Boggy Creek Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined Neighborhood …
Dave Anderson dial: (512) 807-2900 danderson@drennergroup.com Ms. Lauren Middleton-Pratt Planning Department City of Austin 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 October 13, 2025 Via Electronic Delivery Re: 1712 Rio Grande – Rezoning of a 0.3064-acre piece of property located at 1712 Rio Grande Street, Austin, Texas 78701 (the "Property") Dear Ms. Middleton-Pratt: As representatives of the owner of the Property, we respectfully submit the enclosed rezoning application package. The project is titled 1712 Rio Grande and is approximately 0.3064 acres in size, located at 1712 Rio Grande Street. The Property is in the full purpose jurisdiction of the City of Austin. The Property is currently zoned GO-ETOD-DBETOD (General Office-Equitable Transit- Oriented Development Overlay-Density Bonus Equitable Transit Oriented Development Overlay) district, and is more specifically located in the Judges Hill subdistrict of the Downtown Austin Plan (DAP). The requested rezoning is from GO-ETOD-DBETOD to DMU-H-ETOD-DBETOD-CO (Downtown Mixed Use-Historic Combining District-Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Overlay-Density Bonus Equitable Transit Oriented Development Overlay-Conditional Overlay) district. Because the request includes a Historic Combining District, this application includes all documentation and materials necessary for Historic Landmark Commission review. The Property is known as the Malcolm H. and Margaret Badger Reed House. The Reed House was constructed as a single-family home in 1909. Between 1929 and 1940, the house was occupied by fraternal organizations. Around 1980, the building was converted to office use. 2705 Bee Cave Road Suite 100 | Austin, Texas 78746 | 512-807-2900 | www.drennergroup.com 05 C14H-2025-0086 - Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House; District 91 of 2 P a g e | 2 The Reed House will continue to be used as an office. The purpose of the rezoning is to allow for a residential use in the walk-up basement while preserving the historic charm and character of the existing office building above. This request is consistent with proposed uses in the area. The Property is not located within a Neighborhood Planning Area. The Property is located in the Judges Hill subdistrict of the Downtown Austin Plan (DAP). The TIA Determination was processed and Kaylie Coleman of Transportation Department staff confirmed on July 21, 2025 that no Traffic Impact Analysis is required. In coordination with the Board representative of the Judges Hill Neighborhood Group, we have come to agreement on the prohibited uses to include as part of the conditional overlay (“- CO”) within the rezoning request. The proposed list of prohibited uses is …
Friday Oct. 10, 2025 Greetings Planning Commissioners, Ms. Cynthia Hadri, The Judges Hill Neighborhood is pleased to support the application for a zoning change for C14- 2025-0086- of 1712 Rio Grande Street from GO-ETOD-DBETOD to DMU-H- ETOD- DBETOD. The zoning application is scheduled for the Planning Commission meeting of October 14, 2025. We appreciate the sensitivity of the applicant to the historic nature of the area and their desire to preserve the outstanding building at 1712 Rio Grande with a plan for creative re-use that keeps it attuned to the Judges Hill District of Downtown. Sincerely, Megan Meisenbach Judges Hill Neighborhood 05 C14H-2025-0086 - Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House; District 91 of 2 Dear Members of the Austin City Council: I am writing in support of the zoning request for Case Number C14H-2025-0086, regarding the Margaret Badger and M.H. Reed House, located at 1712 Rio Grande Street. This request represents a meaningful commitment to preserving a historically significant property in the Judges Hill neighborhood. The owner’s willingness to restore the home’s historical character and architectural style will benefit the neighborhood and surrounding area. Thank you, Marisela Maddox Judges Hill resident 05 C14H-2025-0086 - Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House; District 92 of 2
October 14, 2025 Planning Commission City of Austin 301 W. Second St. Austin, TX 78701 Chair Woods and Members of the Planning Commission: As local stakeholders who care deeply about the vibrancy and affordability of our city, we are writing today to share our concerns regarding the proposed revisions to the current Downtown Density Bonus program. We appreciate City staff’s timely response to Senate Bill 840 and the ongoing effort to maintain a functioning Downtown Density Bonus program. AURA shares the broad goal of keeping this program successful, but we strongly urge the City to consider all options as it begins this revision process in the Central Business District. Specifically, in staff’s own analysis (PublicInput “Median Height for Developments in CBD”), the median height of new downtown towers has risen from roughly 200 feet in 2010 to over 520 feet today. We believe that setting a new 350-foot cap would therefore set the “bonus” threshold height far below what the local market already builds. Because the Downtown Density Bonus incentives would then start well beneath existing market height, it may fail to function as a true incentive and instead act as a constraint on housing supply in the core of our city. Given that Senate Bill 840 removed FAR limits for mixed-use and multifamily projects in commercial zones, we believe Austin’s response should reflect that by setting baseline entitlements that match actual development patterns. If the City wishes to preserve a density-bonus structure, it must ensure that participation genuinely provides additional capacity and public benefit, not merely permission to build projects. We are also concerned by the extremely prescriptive height map presented by staff. Rather than reflecting the organic pattern of downtown growth, it proposes a patchwork of arbitrary limits that would lock in existing disparities between blocks. The City should instead apply a consistent height baseline across the downtown core, allowing Austin’s center to evolve as a cohesive, mixed-use district rather than a mosaic of height restrictions. The AURA board encourages the City to focus its downtown program reforms on desired outcomes: more housing, better streetscapes, and stronger fiscal returns for our municipal finances. Aligning the base height with current and future development patterns will keep downtown growing, while reserving the Downtown Density Bonus program for clear, measurable benefits such as critical contributions to housing-related funding and public-realm improvements. Sincerely, Zach Faddis President, Board of Directors AURA 06 C20-2025-010 …
Community Development Commission 2026 Meeting Schedule Austin Housing | October 14, 2025 Board and Commission Meeting Name: Community Development Commission Department requesting reservation: Housing Department Meeting room requested: Boards and Commission Room Dates reserved: January 13, 2026 February 19, 2026 March 10, 2026 April 14, 2026 May 12, 2026 June 9, 2026 July 14, 2026 August 11, 2026 September 8, 2026 October 13, 2026 November 10, 2026 December 8, 2026 2
ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule Per the bylaws the RMMA PIAC meets on the second Tuesday of each month, except in July and December. January 13, 2026 February 10, 2026 March 10, 2026 April 14, 2026 May 12, 2026 June 9, 2026 August 11, 2026 September 8, 2026 October 13, 2026 November 10, 2026
MBE/WBE Annual Update to Mueller Commission RMMA PIAC | October 14, 2025 The Mueller Vision & Catellus Goals • Community goals for Mueller include: o East Austin revitalization o Economic activity and opportunity o A diverse and inclusive community • Drivers for success include high levels of participation by MBE/WBE and local businesses • MBE/WBE business efforts coordinate with overall community diversity efforts Additional Catellus Goals: • Strive for maximum participation by MBE/WBE contractors for design and construction of infrastructure • Create conditions for MBE/WBE investors and tenants to succeed • Continue to work with community stakeholders • Go beyond the MDA resolution to collaborate with third-party developers InTown Home’s Austin Modern Lofts row homes RMMA PIAC | Oct. 14, 2025 | Page 2 Master Developer Projects Catellus acquires land and contracts for: • Infrastructure: o Roads o Utilities o Water quality ponds o Residential lots o Commercial parcels • Parks and amenities: o Trails o Irrigation o Park structures o Picnic areas o Playgrounds Residential lots and commercial sites are sold to third-party developers The Tannehill trail bridge, opened earlier this year RMMA PIAC | Oct. 14, 2025 | Page 3 Master Developer Policy & Procedures Catellus policy for master developer projects: • Contractors must meet specified goals for MBE/WBE participation OR demonstrate good-faith effort • MBE/WBE participation important to proposal evaluation • Catellus works with prime contractors to increase MBE/WBE participation • Policy includes provisions for monitoring compliance over life of contract Catellus procedures for master developer projects: • Catellus delivers bid documents to: o City of Austin SMBR Dept. for distribution to plan room o Other area plan rooms: – US Hispanic Contractors Association of Austin – Austin Black Contractors Association – Austin United Metropolitan Black Contractors’ Assoc. – Asian Construction Trades Association • Contractors advertise and notify MBE/WBEs of subcontracting opportunities • Prime contractors must document good-faith efforts before Catellus will execute contract RMMA PIAC | Oct. 14, 2025 | Page 4 Master Developer Results Through May 31, 2025: • MBE/WBE contracts to date: $53.13 million = 23.3% of total • Dollars paid to MBE/WBEs: $53.12 million • Number of MBE/WBEs: 99 businesses % MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION Asian Pacific-Owned $1.06M | 2% Woman-Owned $17.90M | 34% African American-Owned $12.78M | 24% 88% of Mueller’s MBE/WBE contractors are located within the five-county region Latinx-Owned $21.36M | 40% Native American-Owned $15K | 0.03% RMMA PIAC | Oct. 14, 2025 …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Woods called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Imad Ahmed Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Brian Bedrosian Peter Breton Casey Haney Anna Lan Felicity Maxwell Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Danielle Skidmore Jessica Cohen Commissioners Absent: Patrick Howard Joshua Hiller Ex-Officio Members Absent: Candace Hunter 1 Vacancy on the Dais. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Philip Wiley: Gave examples of recent urban planning and housing develops in other major cities. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, September 23, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Powell’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was off the dais. Commissioner Hiller was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: NPA-2024-0018.01 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 4 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) Neighborhood Planning Area Purple Square One Limited Liability (Lan Chen) Bowman (Jerome Perales, P.E.) High Density Single Family and Multifamily Residential to Mixed Use land use Applicant postponement request to December 9, 2025 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Applicant’s postponement request to December 9, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Powell’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was off the dais. Commissioner Hiller was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0036 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 4 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Purple Square One Limited Liability (Lan Chen) Agent: Request: Bowman (Jerome Perales, P.E.) MF-1-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP (Subdistrict 2), SF-6-NP and MF-2-ETOD- DBETOD-NP (Subdistrict 2) to GR-ETOD-DBETOD-NP (Subdistrict 1), increasing the maximum building height from 90 feet to 120 feet through participation in a density bonus program. Applicant postponement request to December 9, 2025 Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Austin Planning Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve Applicant’s postponement request to December 9, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Powell’s motion, Secretary …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 14th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on OCTOBER 14th, 2025, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cynthia Jaso Jenny Achilles (Vice Chair) Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Raul Longoria Sonia Martinez Valerie Menard Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cassandra Medrano Jo Anne Ortiz Lyric Wardlow Taniquewa Brewster Tisha-Vonique Hood Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Ebonie Trice Nyeka Arnold Staff Members in Attendance: Jill Smith Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) Nefertitti Jackmon Marla Torrado Miguel Lopez CALL TO ORDER Chair Elias called the meeting to order at 6:37 PM, with 10 members present. Commissioner Medrano joined the dais at 6:45 PM, totaling 11 commissioners present. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Lisa Gamache Rodriguez and Zenobia Joseph signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the September 9th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Martinez seconded, and the September 9th, 2025, minutes were approved on a 11-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Jill Smith, Program Manager I, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) Jill Smith presented. 3. Presentation on CDC purpose (Nefertitti Jackmon, Community Displacement Prevention Officer, Austin Housing). Nefertitti Jackmon presented. DISCUSSION ITEMS AND POSSIBLE ACTION 4. Discussion and possible action on the CDC Planning Retreat and appointment of a working group to lead planning and strategy (Chair Elias). On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Ortiz seconded, the motion to create the federal funding grants content working group, to include Commissioners Longoria, Martinez, Brewster, and Menard, was approved on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Medrano was off the dais. On Commissioner Tisha’s motion, Commissioner Longoria seconded, the motion to create the strategy working group, to include Commissioners Elias, Longoria, Ortiz, Tisha, Brewster, and Achilles, was approved on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Medrano was off the dais. 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, …
AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025 The Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force convened in a Regular Called meeting on October 14, 2025, at Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Walker called the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting to order at 12:08 p.m. Members in Attendance: Chair Jennifer Walker, Hani Michel, Madelline Mathis, Paul DiFiore, and Sarah Faust Members in Attendance Remotely: Bill Moriarty PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Valerie Menard gave a public comment in-person. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Regular Called Meeting on June 10, 2025. The minutes from the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force regular called meeting on June 10, 2025, were approved on Member Michel’s motion, Member DiFiore’s second on a 6-0 vote. Members Lorenz, Bartee, and Mace absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding Update on Lower Colorado River and Highland Lakes water supply conditions. The presentation was made by Emily Rafferty, Program Manager, Austin Water. Staff briefing regarding Update on Austin Water’s water distribution system water loss and mitigation. The presentation was made by Matt Cullen, Division Manager, Pipeline Engineering & Operations Support, Austin Water. 1 4. Staff briefing regarding Q2 Water Management Strategy Implementation Report. The presentation was made by Kevin Kluge, Division Manager, Water Conservation, Austin Water. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Review and approve the 2026 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force meeting schedule. The motion to approve the 2026 annual schedule was approved on Member DiFiore’s motion, Member Michel’s second on a 6-0 vote. Members Lorenz, Bartee, and Mace absent. ADJOURNMENT Chair Walker adjourned the meeting at 1:32pm. The meeting minutes were approved at the December 9, 2025, meeting on Member DiFiore’s motion, Member Michel’s second on a 9-0 vote with one vacancy. Task Force Chair Walker absent. 2
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 8, 2025 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Madam Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:37 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Yung-ju Kim, Brian Poteet, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Maggie Shahrestani, Corry L Archer-Mcclellan (Alternate) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Sameer S Birring Board Members absent: Niccolo A Sacco, Michael Von Ohlen, Suzanne Valentine (unavailable) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meetings on August 11, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for August 11, 2025 The minutes from the meeting on August 11, 2025, were approved on Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne, Board member Corry L. Archer-Mcclellan second, on 9-0-1 Vote (Board member Maggie Shahrestani abstained). PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Sign cases: 2. C16-2025-0005 Jonathan Perlstein for Elizabeth McFarland 4700 Weidemar Lane On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2, PART3, PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-127 (Multi-Family Residential Sign District Regulations): (E) (2) (a) to exceed total sign area of 35 square feet (maximum allowed) to 192 square feet (requested) (facing south on building extension, not directly facing Weidemar Ln) (E) (2) (a) to exceed total sign area of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 96 square feet (requested) for Halo signs in order to provide signage for Alexian St. Elmo in a “MF-6-CO- NP”, Multi-Family – Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (East Congress Neighborhood Plan), Multi-Family Residential Sign District. This subsection applies to a multifamily residential sign district: For signs other than freestanding signs, the total sign area for a lot may not exceed the lesser of: 0.5 square feet for each linear foot of street frontage; or 35 square feet. Land Development Code Section 25-10-127 Multi-Family Residential Sign District Regulations (A) (E) (1) (2) Source: Section 13-2-867; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20170817-072, Pt. 11, 8-28-17. The public hearing was …
