RESOLUTION NO. 20230608-085 WHEREAS, Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology is used as an investigative and real time crime tool that improves the effectiveness of police operations by locating violent offenders quickly as well as identifying missing persons; and WHEREAS, on September 15, 2022, City Council adopted Resolution No. 20220915-056 directing the development of a revised ALPR policy and providing guidance on that policy that ensures the privacy and civil rights of the residents of Austin are protected; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 20220915-056 directs that the "Hot List" used by the ALPR program is limited to license plates listed as stolen, B.O.L.O., SILVER and AMBER alerts, wanted individuals with any Class A misdemeanor offense or greater warrant, Class B and Class C misdemeanor hate crimes, or Class B and Class C misdemeanor sex crimes; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 20220915-056 directs a reduction of the prior data retention period from one year to 30 days and authorizes a pilot program that terminates at the end of Fiscal Year 2022-2023; and WHEREAS, on March 31,2023, the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) provided a thorough memorandum outlining changes necessary to the Austin Police Department's initially proposed policy regarding the use of ALPR technology; and WHEREAS, the Public Safety Commission adopted Recommendation No. 20230515-002 that requests that the ALPR policy be consistent with the Council direction in Resolution No. 20220915-056 and OPO feedback; and Page 1 of 3 WHEREAS, the Austin Police Department has provided a revised ALPR policy with safeguards that are consistent with the Public Safety Commission recommendation, OPO feedback, and prior Council direction as documented in Resolution No. 20220915-056; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The Council amends its prior direction and directs the City Manager to update proposed draft policy regarding the Automated License Plate Reader program to reflect that data collected by the program will be kept for a maximum of seven days and destroyed thereafter except for the following circumstances: • The ALPR data is related to ongoing criminal investigations or criminal investigations that contain ALPR as evidence and has been downloaded and recorded into the relevant case file; or • The ALPR data is related to an endangered person, missing person, or criminal investigation and must be retained for a period consistent with the City Code, Chapter 2-11, and any applicable City Records Control Schedules or the State and …
RESOLUTION NO. 20250327-103 WHEREAS, Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology is used as an investigative and real time crime tool that improves the effectiveness of police operations by locating violent offenders quickly as well as identifying missing persons; and WHEREAS, Texas state law requires license plate numbers affixed to every vehicle and ALPR technology focuses solely on extracting the vehicle make, model, and license plate number; and WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 20220915-056, Council authorized and directed the City Manager to: • Develop a revised ALPR policy that incorporated many safeguards recommended by Council, the Office of Police Oversight (OPO), and the Public Safety Commission on the use of and retention o f ALPR data; Implement those changes in a ALPR pilot program that would end at the end of the fiscal year 2023 unless extended by Council; and • • Allow the City Auditor to audit the pilot program and provide a report to Council with specified information by end of the pilot program; and WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 20230608-085, the Council amended its prior direction and directed the City Manager to update the proposed draft policy regarding the Automated License Plate Reader program to reflect that data collected by the program be kept for a maximum of seven days and destroyed thereafter except for the following circumstances: Page 1 of 3 • The ALPR data is related to ongoing criminal investigations or criminal investigations that contain ALPR as evidence and has been downloaded and recorded into the relevant case file; or • The ALPR data is related to an endangered person, missing person, or criminal investigation and must be retained for a period consistent with the City Code, Chapter 2-11, and any applicable City Records Control Schedules or the State and Local Government Retention Schedules; and WHEREAS, the Austin Police Department has both provided a revised ALPR policy and implemented a pilot program with safeguards that are consistent with the Council's direction in Resolution No. 20220915-056 and Resolution No. 20230608-085, the Public Safety Commission Recommendation No. 20230515- 002, and the Office of Police Oversight's feedback; and WHEREAS, prior to the termination o f the pilot period, the City Manager was directed in Resolution No. 20230608-085 to present to Council a recommendation on the continuation of the program, including any proposed adjustments to data retention or other elements of the associated policy; and WHEREAS, APD implemented the pilot program on …
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Community Interest Announcement ESB-MACC Pocket Park Mural Dedication May 31, 2025, at 10:00 am 64 Rainey Street, Austin, TX 78701 (Outdoor Park at the corner of River Street and Rainey Street) A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur. Michelle Rojas, Board Liaison 512-974-3771
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION MAY 28, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Ethics Review Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public Speakers: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. If participating remotely by telephone, a speaker must register no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak remotely, contact Lizette Benitez at (512) 974-2915 or lizette.benitez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Chair William Ross Pumfrey Patrick Keel Amy Casto Haksoon Andrea Low Wallace Lundgren Brian McGiverin Jordan Preddy Luis Figueroa William King Vice-Chair Brittany Sharkey Secretary Adam Materne AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There is no limit on the number of speakers who may speak on agenda items. There is a limit on the number of speakers who may speak on items not posted on the agenda—only the first ten speakers who register prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address non-agenda items. For more information on public communication, please see the “Notice Regarding Public Communication” at the end of this agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Ethics Review Commission Regular meeting on March 26, 2025. 1 EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel on any matter listed in this agenda. 2. 3. The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel to discuss: A complaint filed by Adam Haynes against Mike Siegel raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-2 (Campaign Finance), Section 2-2-13 (Candidates’ Contribution Limits), Section 2-2-21 (Additional Information Required on All Campaign Finance Reports Filed with the City), and City Charter, Article III, Section 8 (Limits On Campaign Contributions and Expenditures). The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel to discuss: A complaint filed by Tiffany Washington …
Regular Meeting of the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) Wednesday, May 28th, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. CST Boards and Commission Room #1101, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX 78701 and some members may be attending via 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 Alejandra Mireles (Equity and Inclusion Program Coordinator, Equity Division) at (512) 974-8045 or alejandra.mireles@austintexas.gov. CURRENT JIC MEMBER COMMISSIONS & REPRESENTATIVES: Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission Primary Representative: Justin Parsons Alternate Representative: Alexandra Anderson Sonny Sin Nayer Sikder Commission for Women Diana Melendez Becky Bullard Commission on Aging Commission on Immigrant Affairs Commission on Veterans Affairs Philip Reichert or Richard Bondi (Vice-Chair) Teresa Ferguson Miriam Dorantes Melissa Ortega 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 Bryce F Laake-stanfield Alice Navarro Amanda Afifi (Chair) Morgan Davis or Jeffrey Clemmons Jerry Joe Benson Curtis Wyman Andrea McIllwain Daniela Silva Muneeb "Meebs" Aslam Katie Coyne Lisa Chang Conor H. Kelly 1 PURPOSE OF THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE: City Code § 2-1-204 mandates The Committee shall: 1) advise the council on issues pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and 2) promote close cooperation between the council, City management, City boards, commissions, committees, and taskforces, and individuals, institutions, and agencies to increase and sustain equity, diversity, and inclusion in the city. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION 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’s REGULAR MEETING April 23rd, 2025. Approve the minutes of the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE’s SPECIAL CALLED MEETING on May 7th, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation from Family Eldercare on LGBTQ Housing Groundbreaking at Cairn Point Montopolis (1013 Montopolis Drive; Austin, TX 78741) on June 18th at 9:30 a.m.-10.30 a.m., from Dr. Aaron Alarcon. Followed by discussion and questions. Discussion regarding updates to …
Regular Meeting of the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) Wednesday, May 28th, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. CST Boards and Commission Room #1101, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX 78701 and some members may be attending via 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 Alejandra Mireles (Equity and Inclusion Program Coordinator, Equity Division) at (512) 974-8045 or alejandra.mireles@austintexas.gov. CURRENT JIC MEMBER COMMISSIONS & REPRESENTATIVES: Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission Primary Representative: Justin Parsons Alternate Representative: Alexandra Anderson Vacant Nayer Sikder Commission for Women Diana Melendez Becky Bullard Richard Bondi (Vice-Chair) Teresa Ferguson Miriam Dorantes Melissa Ortega Commission on Aging Commission on Immigrant Affairs Commission on Veterans Affairs Vacant 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) Vacant Jerry Joe Benson Lisa Chang Vacant Andrea McIllwain Daniela Silva Muneeb "Meebs" Aslam Katie Coyne Conor H. Kelly 1 PURPOSE OF THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE: City Code § 2-1-204 mandates The Committee shall: 1) advise the council on issues pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and 2) promote close cooperation between the council, City management, City boards, commissions, committees, and taskforces, and individuals, institutions, and agencies to increase and sustain equity, diversity, and inclusion in the city. AGENDA REVISED CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION 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’s REGULAR MEETING April 23rd, 2025. Approve the minutes of the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE’s SPECIAL CALLED MEETING on May 7th, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation from Family Eldercare on LGBTQ Housing Groundbreaking at Cairn Point Montopolis (1013 Montopolis Drive; Austin, TX 78741) on June 18th at 9:30 a.m.-10.30 a.m., from Dr. Aaron Alarcon. Followed by discussion and questions. Discussion regarding updates to the Joint Inclusion Committee’s Recommendation 20250326-019 Native American & Indigenous …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) convened a regular meeting on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23RD, 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: African American Resource Advisory Commission, Justin Parsons Commission on Aging: Richard Bondi (Vice-Chair) Early Childhood Council, Andrea McIllwain Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission: Amanda Afifi (Chair) Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Asian American Quality of Life Commission: Sonny Sin Commission on Immigrant Affairs: Melissa Ortega Commission for Women: Diana Melendez Human Rights Commission: Morgan Davis LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Commission: Jerry Joe Benson Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities: Jennifer Powell Commissioners Absent: Commission on Veterans Affairs: Philip Reichert or Curtis Wyman PURPOSE OF THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE: City Code § 2-1-204 mandates The Committee shall: 1) advise the council on issues pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and 2) promote close cooperation between the council, City management, City boards, commissions, committees, and taskforces, and individuals, institutions, and agencies to increase and sustain equity, diversity, and inclusion in the city. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AGENDA 1 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE’s REGULAR MEETING on FEBRUARY 26TH, 2025. The minutes for the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE’s FEBRARY 26, 2025 MEETING were approved at the APRIL 23RD MEETING on COMMISSIONER LISA CHANG’s motion, COMMISSIONER JERRY JOE BENSON’s second, on a 10-0 vote (Absent: Commission on Veterans Affairs’ Philip Reichert and Curtis Wyman.) Approve the minutes of the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE’s REGULAR MEETING on MARCH 26TH, 2025. The minutes for the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE’s MARCH 26, 2025 MEETING were approved at the APRIL 23RD MEETING on COMMISSIONER SONNY SIN’s motion, COMMISSIONER JUSTIN PARSON’s second, on a 10-0 vote (Absent: Commission on Veterans Affairs’ Phillip Reichert and Curtis Wyman.) STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Briefing on the Austin Lesbian & Gay Peace Officers Association and the 4th World LGBTQI+ Conference for Criminal Justice Professionals August 5-8, 2025 by Sgt. Michael Wilmore-Crumrine (he/him). Sgt. Wilmore-Crumrine discusses the August conference. Presentation begins with Sgt. Wilmore-Crumrine describing that the City acknowledges that the LGBTQI+ community is experiencing a huge amount of anxiety and stress considering the political climate and because of incidents with the Austin Police Department. Sgt. Wilmore-Crumrine shares history of the organization and how the Austin …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) convened a special called meeting on Wednesday, May 7th, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. CST City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Rooms #1406 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 Vie-Chair RICHARD BONDI called the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE meeting to order at 3:08 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: African American Resource Advisory Commission, Justin Parsons Commission on Aging: Richard Bondi (Vice-Chair) Commission on Immigrant Affairs: Melissa Ortega Commission for Women: Becky Bullard Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission: Amanda Afifi (Chair) Early Childhood Council: Andrea McIllwain Asian American Quality of Life Commission: Sonny Sin Human Rights Commission: Morgan Davis LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Commission: Jerry Joe Benson Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities: Lisa Chang Member Commissioners with vacancies: Commission on Veterans Affairs PURPOSE OF THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE: City Code § 2-1-204 mandates The Committee shall: 1) advise the council on issues pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and 2) promote close cooperation between the council, City management, City boards, commissions, committees, and taskforces, and individuals, institutions, and agencies to increase and sustain equity, diversity, and inclusion in the city. AGENDA 1 CALL TO ORDER: 3:08 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION 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. DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion on bills filed during the 89th Texas Legislative Session, as they relate to the bylaws and priorities of the Joint Inclusion Committee, and its member commissions; with possible, but not limited to, action items such as returning to member commissions to consider writing Recommendations, returning to member commissions’ workgroups for action, scheduling meetings with Council Members to share updates, scheduling meetings with Texas Senators or Representatives for collaboration, and/or developing topics for Joint Inclusion Committee Recommendations. Discussion on possible action items. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 2. 3. 4. Budget & Policy Priorities Workgroup – updates on the next steps of the Joint Inclusion Committee’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Recommendations, through the publishing of the City’s FY25-26 City Budget (Workgroup Members: Commissioners Justin Parsons, Richard Bondi, Amanda Afifi, Jerry Joe Benson, and Lisa Chang). Updates regarding connecting with council members. Texas Legislative Workgroup – updates on identifying bills from the 89th Legislative Session, which would impact the …
Get to Know Your Commission Days Date Week of July 7th Venue Zoom Week of July 14th Gustavo “Gus” L. Garcia Recreation Center Week of August 11th George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center Week of August 18th Little Walnut Creek Branch - Austin Public Library Week of September 15th Zoom Week of September 15th Zoom Times: ● 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.? ● During the day?
JIC Community Input for FY27 Budget Recommendations Topic Date Budget Kick Off - Department Updates from FY26 Budget September 27th @ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location PDC In Person Session 1 October 15th @5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Gustavo “Gus” L. Garcia Recreation Center In Person Session 2 October 29th In Person Session 3 November 12th George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center Little Walnut Creek Branch - Austin Public Library Virtual Session 4 December 10th Virtual Session 5 FY27 Budget Updates with Departments January 14th January 17th Zoom Zoom PDC
COMMISSION RESOLTUION JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE Recommendation Number: 20240528-011: 4th World LGBTQI+ Conference for Criminal Justice Professionals WHEREAS, the City of Austin is committed to advancing equity, inclusion, and justice for all residents, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and other marginalized identities (LGBTQI+); and WHEREAS, the Joint Inclusion Committee advises the Austin City Council on matters of equity, representation, and inclusion1; and WHEREAS, the Joint Inclusion Committee promotes close cooperation between the council, City management, City boards, commissions, committees, and taskforces, and individuals, institutions, and agencies to increase and sustain equity, diversity, and inclusion in the city2; and WHEREAS, the 4th World LGBTQI+ Conference for Criminal Justice Professionals brings together international experts, advocates, and professionals across law enforcement, corrections, judiciary, and other criminal justice sectors to promote human rights, best practices, and safety for LGBTQI+ individuals and communities; and WHEREAS, the Conference creates a global platform to share strategies for eliminating bias, improving community trust, and protecting the dignity of LGBTQI+ people within criminal justice systems; and WHEREAS, LGBTQI+ communities continue to experience disproportionate discrimination, violence, and criminalization, and efforts to promote inclusion, cultural competence, and accountability within criminal justice institutions are critical to public safety and community well-being; and 1 https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT2AD_CH2- 1CIBO_ART3PEJOCO_S2-1-204JOINCO 2 Ibid., Page 1 of 2 WHEREAS, Austin, Texas, has a proud history of advancing progressive values and has declared itself a welcoming and inclusive city for all people, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin and its departments, including the Austin Police Department and other criminal justice stakeholders, can benefit from participation in international forums to learn and lead on LGBTQI+ equity issues. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Joint Inclusion committee expresses its strong support for the 4th World LGBTQI+ Conference for Criminal Justice Professionals. The Committee urges relevant City departments and criminal justice entities in Austin to participate in and engage with the Conference, to strengthen equity practices and build global partnerships. The Committee encourages the City Council to recognize the significance of the Conference and to explore opportunities for Austin to host or collaborate in future events that center LGBTQI+ inclusion and justice. The Committee affirms its ongoing commitment to advocating for policies and programs that protect the rights, dignity, and safety of all LGBTQI+ individuals in Austin, especially in interactions with the criminal justice system. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Tuesday May 27, 2025 @ 9:30 AM- WEB/EX/IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS 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, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Joseph Bowie (Vela); Robert Thornton-V Chair (Alter, R); VACANT (Kelly), Kyle Smith (Siegel), Bobbi Joe Foster (Ellis) Bill Harris (Duchen), Robert Butler(Watson), Stephen Cox (Madison) Joseph Cooper(Fuentes), Ramon Perez(Velasquez), David Nichols (Qadri) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: 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. AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES- 1. Approve the Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from April 15, 2025 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of the International Mechanical Code in relation to the interpretation of the International Building Code and Uniform Code 3. Discussion with Industrial Waste on mini-manholes. STAFF BRIEFING- 4. Staff briefing regarding the transition of Todd Wilcox Building Official to Interim Building Official Steve Leitch FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information of the Mechanical and Plumbing Board, please contact Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417
REGULAR MEETING of the PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MAY 27, 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: Awais Azhar, Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Alice Woods, Vice Chair (District 2) Felicity Maxwell, Secretary (District 5) Casey Haney, Parliamentarian (Mayor’s Representative) Claire Hempel (District 8) Anna Lan (Mayor’s Representative) Patrick Howard (District 1) Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Greg Anderson (District 4) Imad Ahmed (District 6) Adam Powell (District 7) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Joshua Hiller (District 10) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Jessica Cohen, Chair of Board of Adjustment Candace Hunter, A.I.S.D. Board of Trustees TC Broadnax, City Manager 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 May 13, 2025, and the revised regular meeting minutes on March 25, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0020.01 - 6201 Crow Lane; District 2 Location: 6201 Crow Lane, Williamson Creek; South Congress Combined (Sweetbriar) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Comal Bluff, LLC (Patricia Smith) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLC (Katherine Nicely) Mixed Use/Office to Mixed Use Staff recommends Neighborhood Mixed Use Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning …
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: South Congress Combined (Sweetbriar) CASE#: NPA-2024-0020.01 DATE FILED: November 11, 2025 PROJECT NAME: 6201 Crow Lane PC DATE: May 27, 2025 May 13, 2025 ADDRESS/ES: 6201 Crow Lane DISTRICT AREA: 2 SITE AREA: 0.9778 OWNER/APPLICANT: Comal Bluff, LLC AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Katherine Nicely) 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 To: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2024-0168 From: LO-MU-NP To: LR-MU-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: August 17, 2005 CITY COUNCIL DATE: June 5, 2025 ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: May 27, 2025 – (action pending) 02 NPA-2024-0020.01 - 6201 Crow Lane; District 21 of 22 May 13, 2025 – Postponed to May 27, 2025 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant. [F. Maxwell – 1st; A. Woods – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [P. Howard, C. Hempel, and D. Skidmore absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends an alternate land use of Neighborhood Mixed Use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The applicant’s request for LR-MU-NP zoning is more consistent with the Neighborhood Mixed Use land use. The property is located on a cul-de-sac, but has Commercial land use directly to the north, east, and south; Multifamily Residential land use is to the west, and Mixed Residential to the northwest. Neighborhood Mixed Use land use would be approproprite in this location. The property was a daycare center that has since closed and is now operating as a pet services/doggy daycare which is not allowed under the LO-MU-NP zoning. The request for LR- MU-NP would make the pet services use compliant with the zoning. 02 NPA-2024-0020.01 - 6201 Crow Lane; District 22 of 22 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Mixed Use/Office - An area that is appropriate for a mix of residential and office uses. Purpose 1. Accommodate mixed use development in areas that are not appropriate for general commercial development; and 2. Provide a transition from residential use to non residential or mixed use. Application ‐ 1. Appropriate for areas such as minor corridors or local streets adjacent to commercial areas; 2. May be used to encourage commercial uses to transition to residential use; and 3. Provide limited opportunities for live/work residential in urban areas. PROPOSED LAND USE: Mixed Use - An area that is appropriate for a mix of residential and non‐residential …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0168 (6201 Crow Lane) DISTRICT: 2 ADDRESS: 6201 Crow Lane ZONING FROM: LO-MU-NP TO: LR-MU-CO-NP (As amended) SITE AREA: .9778 acres (42,592 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Comal Bluff LLC (Patricia Smith) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams (Katherine Nicely) CASE MANAGER: Beverly Villela (512-978-0740, Beverly.Villela@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommendation is to grant Neighborhood Commercial – Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay – Neighborhood Plan (LR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. See the Basis of Recommendation section below. The Conditional Overlay will probibit the following uses: Alternative Financial Services Consumer Convenience Services Printing and Publishing Restaurant (General) Consumer Repair Services Restaurant (Limited) Financial Services Service Station Food Sales Custom Manufacturing PLANNING COMMISSION: May 27, 2025: General Retail Sales (Convenience) General Retail Sales (General) Off-Site Accessory Parking Personal Services Pedicab Storage and Dispatch College and University Facilities Personal Improvement Services Private Secondary Educational Facilities Plant Nursery May 13, 2025: APPROVED APPLICANT’S REQUEST FOR POSTPONEMENT TO MAY 27, 2025. [F. MAXWELL; A. WOODS – 2ND] (10-0) P. HOWARD, C. HEMPEL, D. SKIDMORE – ABSENT April 22, 2025: APPROVED STAFF’S REQUEST FOR POSTPONEMENT TO MAY 13, 2025. [F. MAXWELL; C. HANEY – 2ND] (11-0) N. BARRERA-RAMIREZ – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: 03 C14-2024-0168 - 6201 Crow Lane; District 21 of 12 TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: No. ISSUES: The property has an active land use code violation (CV 2024 091716) related to the operation of a pet services business, which is not permitted under the current LO-MU-NP zoning. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 0.9778-acre lot located at 6201 Crow Lane, currently developed with an existing structure that has been operating as a pet services business. The applicant is requesting to rezone the property to Neighborhood Commercial – Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay – Neighborhood Plan (LR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to allow the continued use of the site for neighborhood-serving pet services under the appropriate zoning category. Crow Lane is classified as a Level 1 street. The surrounding area includes a mix of residential, hotel, and commercial uses: apartments and condominiums to the west and north, and a hotel and theater/restaurant complex in a PUD district to the east and south. A roofing business is located directly west of the site. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). The proposed rezoning will allow for the continued operation of a neighborhood-serving pet business while maintaining compatibility with the …
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Central Austin Combined (North University)(CANPAC) CASE#: NPA-2025-0019.01.SH DATE FILED: March 3, 2025 PROJECT NAME: Waverly North PC DATE: May 27, 2025 May 13, 2025 April 22, 2025 ADDRESS/ES: 3710 Cedar Street DISTRICT AREA: 9 SITE AREA: 1.5657 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Austin Groups for the Elderly AGENT: O-SDA Industries (Abby Tatkow) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Civic To: Multifamily Residential Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2025-0034.SH From: SF-3-H-NCCD-NP To: MF-4-H-NCCD-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: August 25, 2004 CITY COUNCIL DATE: June 5, 2025 ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: 04 NPA-2025-0019.01.SH - Waverly North; District 91 of 37 May 27, 2025 – (action pending) May, 13, 2025 – Postponed to May 27, 2025 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant. [F. Maxwell – 1st; A. Woods – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [P. Howard, C. Hempel, and D. Skidmore absent]. April 22, 2025 - Postponed on the consent agenda to May 13, 2025 at the request of Staff. [F. Maxwell – 1st; C. Haney – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [N. Barrera-Ramirez and C. Hempel absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To support the applicant’s request for Multifamily Residential land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Multifamily Residential land use in this location. The property is located in an area with existing Multifamily Residential land uses. The applicant is proposing 76 affordable residential dwelling units which will provide additional housing options for the area and the city. 04 NPA-2025-0019.01.SH - Waverly North; District 92 of 37 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Civic - Any site for public or semi fire facilities, hospitals, and public and private schools. Includes major religious facilities and other religious activities that are of a different type and scale than surrounding uses. public facilities, including governmental offices, police, ‐ Purpose functional institutional uses that serve 1. Allow flexibility in development for major, multi the greater community; 2. Manage the expansion of major institutional uses to prevent unnecessary impacts on established neighborhood areas; 3. Preserve the availability of sites for civic facilities to ensure that facilities are adequate for population growth; 4. Promote Civic uses that are accessible and useable for the neighborhood resident and maintain stability of types of public uses in the neighborhood; ‐ 5. May include housing facilities that are accessory to …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: Waverly North (C14-2025-0034.SH) DISTRICT: 9 ADDRESS: 3710 Cedar Street ZONING FROM: SF-3-H-NCCD-NP and TO: MF-4-H-NCCD-NP and SF-3-NCCD-NP MF-4-NCCD-NP SITE AREA: approximately 1.57 acres (approximately 68,200 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: Austin Groups for the Elderly (Suzanne Anderson) AGENT/APPLICANT: O-SDA Industries (Abigail Tatkow) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting multifamily residence-moderate-high density-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (MF-4-H- NCCD-NP) combining district zoning for the northern portion of the tract which is currently zoned SF-3-H-NCCD-NP (Lots 9, 11, 13, and 15) and to grant multifamily residence-moderate-high density-neighborhood conservation combining district- neighborhood plan (MF-4-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning for the southern portion of the tract which is currently zoned SF-3-NCCD-NP (Lots 1, 3, 4, and 7). For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see the basis of recommendation section below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 22, 2025: Staff postponement request to May 13, 2025 Planning Commission, granted. May 13, 2025: Neighborhood postponement request to May 27, 2025 Planning Commission, granted. May 27, 2025: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 5, 2025: Case is scheduled to be heard by City Council. ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: This development is seeing to utilize the city’s Affordability Unlocked Program, as detailed in the applicant’s summary letter (see exhibit C below). Developments that meet the requirements of the Affordability Unlocked Program may be subject to qualifying development exceptions as detailed in section 25-2-534 of the City Code. 05 C14-2025-0034.SH - Waverly North; District 91 of 23 C14-2025-0034.SH 2 The subject tract contains a historic landmark known as the Confederate Women’s Home on the northern portion of the site (lots 9, 11, 13, and 15). The City’s Historic Preservation Office has detailed the process for redeveloping this structure in a memo included as exhibit D. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is located between Home Lane and Cedar Street just south of West 28th Street. It is approximately 1,000 feet east of Guadalupe Street which is an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor and approximately 2,000 feet north of the Downtown Imagine Austin Activity Center. The site currently a two-story multifamily/office use of approximately 31,000 square feet with approximately 15,000 square feet of paved area. The northern portion of the building is historic, the southern portion was a later addition which is not. To the north, across West 38th Street …
