COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025 The COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS convened in a REGULAR Meeting on WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025, at the City of Austin Permitting & Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752. Commissioner Bryce Laake-Stanfield called the COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS MEETING to order at 7:30pm CST. Commissioners in Attendance: Armando Gonzales Bryce Laake-Stanfield Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Anita Carmichael Roberts Jose Reyes Michael Mcinerney Christopher Wilson William Dahlstrom Commissioners Absent: Maria Brown-Spence Amber Schleuning Staff in Attendance: Jesus Simental – Veterans Administrator, Office of Equity and Inclusion PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the meeting of 5/21/2025 were approved on Commissioner Bryce Laake-Stanfield motion, second by Armando Gonzales on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Maria Brown-Spence and Amber Schleuning were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Sheila Joseph of Front Steps and her team delivered a detailed presentation on Phase One of “A Step Up Community,” an innovative housing development aimed at supporting unhoused veterans, about 80-85% of homes will be designated for veterans, approximately 18.9 acres were purchased. The initiative envisions a self-sustaining, service-oriented micro-community outside Austin city limits, in Mustang Ridge, Travis County. A total of 120 homes plan to be built. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. The commission discussed and voted on the Veterans Affairs annual report with amendments to include a section on mental health on motion by Chair Michael Mcinerney second by Commissioner Byce Laake-Stanfield on a 7-0 vote. 4. Continued discussion on drafting a letter of support for HR 1282 Major Richard Star Act. This bill would allow medically retired veterans with combat-related injuries to receive full retirement pay in addition to VA disability compensation, ending longstanding financial offsets. The commission also seeks support from the JIC and City Council. Motion by Chair Michael Mcinerney to draft a letter of support second by Christopher Wilson on a 7-0 vote. 5. Commissioner Bryce Laake-Stanfield discussed how the JIC proposes to establish social media capability. Commissioner Reyes also discussed the possibility of disseminating information through their individual council member’s social media. The commission agreed to continue discussion at the July meeting in the interest of time. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. Continue discussion to address how to disseminate veteran’s information through social media. Also recap and discussion on feedback between commissioners and their council members to include budget recommendations and proposals. …
Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 18, 2025 ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 18, 2025 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 301 W. 2nd Street, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, in Austin, Texas. Chair Gonzales called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance in Person: Aaron Gonzales (Chair) Raquel Valdez Sanchez (Vice Chair) Jake Randall Zain Pleuthner Ofelia Zapata Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Shakeel Rashed PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on May 21, 2025. The minutes of the May 21, 2025 meeting were approved on Commissioner Zapata’s motion, Commissioner Pleuthner’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Cantu, Joshi, Nahas, and Ponder were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion soliciting feedback from commissioners regarding potential future presentations to the Economic Prosperity Commission from staff and external organizations. Discussed. 1 Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 18, 2025 3. Discussion regarding how and which newsletters, periodicals, and other resources could provide commissioners information to assist in future actions. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Discussion and possible action to form a working group focused on small business to research problems; engage with City staff, appointing Councilmembers, and community groups; and identify solutions and comparable case studies to inform policy recommendations the working group may produce. The motion to approve the formation of a working group focused on small business to research problems; engage with City staff, appointing Councilmembers, and community groups; and identify solutions and comparable case studies to inform policy recommendations the working group may produce was approved on Commissioner Pleuthner’s motion, Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez’ second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Cantu, Joshi, Nahas, and Ponder were absent. Members include Commissioners Randall, Gonzales, and Valdez Sanchez. Discussion and possible action to form a working group focused on long-term economic planning to research problems; engage with City staff, appointing Councilmembers, and community groups; and identify solutions and comparable case studies to inform policy recommendations the working group may produce. The motion to form a working group focused on long-term economic planning to research problems; engage with City staff, appointing Councilmembers, and community groups; and identify solutions and comparable case studies to inform policy recommendations the working group may produce was approved on Commissioner Pleuthner’s motion, …
Bond Oversight Commission REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025 The Bond Oversight Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair John McNabb called the Bond Oversight Meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: John McNabb, Chair Charles Curry, Vice Chair Ramiro Diaz Bob Libal Kenneth Standley Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: JC Dwyer Stephen Gonzalez Santiago Rodriguez PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Bond Oversight Commission Regular meeting on May 21, 2025. The minutes were approved at the June 18, 2025, Bond Oversight meeting on Commissioner Diaz’s motion, Commissioner Libal’s second on a (8-0) vote with Commissioner Bird absent. 1 Staff Briefings 2. Staff briefing from Watershed Protection Department on the bond programs • The presentation was made by Janae Spence and Susan Kenzle on the 2018 Bond, Proposition D 3. Staff briefing on the Annual Bond Sale by Financial Services Department • The presentation was made by Belinda Weaver and Joey Kellar on the Annual General Obligation Bond Sale & CIP Update DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion on the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force recent meeting items • Members who serve on both the Bond Oversight Commission and 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force (BEATF) gave an update on what the BEATF has been doing and information/presentations they have had to date. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair McNabb adjourned the meeting at 3:08 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the August 20, 2025, Bond Oversight meeting on Commissioner Diaz’s motion, Commissioner Curry’s second on a (7-0) vote with Commissioners Gonzalez, Libal and Korte absent. 2
REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 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 BOARD MEMBERS/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 7 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 June 3, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: C14-2025-0050 - North Loop Community Commercial; District 7 2302 and 2304 West North Loop Boulevard, Shoal Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Cuisines of Mexico Inc. Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase) LR to GR Recommended Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Planning Department C14-2025-0002 - Cooper Apartments; District 5 7804 Cooper Lane, South Boggy Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: 7804 Cooper Lane LLC (Stephen Stokes) 7804 Cooper Lane LLC (Stephen Stokes) Agent: SF-3-CO to MF-3 Request: Recommendation of MF-2 Staff …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2025 The Zoning and Platting convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Luis Osta Lugo Lonny Stern Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone Alejandra Flores David Fouts Taylor Major Ryan Puzycki Christian Tschoepe Commissioners Absent: Felix De Portu PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jennifer Mushtaler – Consideration of the September 12, 2023, Planning Commission recommendation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. 1 The minutes from the meeting of May 20, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Commissioner Flores’ second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner De Portu was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0159 - Research Park PDA Amendment; District 6 12219 ½, 12455, 12487 ½, 12489, 12489 ½, 12491 ½, 12501, 12515 ½, 12517 ½ Research Boulevard Service Road Southbound, 12220 ½ Riata Trace Parkway, 6511 ½ and 6513 McNeil Road, Walnut Creek and Rattan Creek Watersheds Owner/Applicant: Karlin Research Park Development, LLC, Karlin Research Park, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: (Matthew Schwab) Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle) LI-PDA to LI-PDA, to change a condition of zoning Recommended, with conditions Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of LI-PDA, with conditions, to change a condition of zoning, for C14-2024-0159 - Research Park PDA Amendment; District 6, located at 12219 ½, 12455, 12487 ½, 12489, 12489 ½, 12491 ½, 12501, 12515 ½, 12517 ½ Research Boulevard Service Road Southbound, 12220 ½ Riata Trace Parkway, 6511 ½ and 6513 McNeil Road, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Commissioner Flores’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner De Portu was absent. 2 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0170 - Duval PDA; District 6 5501 Duval Road; 11705, 11755, 11755 ½, 11757 ½, 11781 ½, 11785 ½, 11801 ½, Research Boulevard SVRD NB, 11900, 11900 ½, 11902 ½, 11904 ½ West Cow Path, Walnut Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Karlin Duval, LLC (Matthew Schwab) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle) LI, LI-CO and LO to LI-PDA Recommended, with conditions Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0050 North Loop Community Commercial DISTRICT: 7 ZONING FROM: LR ADDRESS: 2302 and 2304 West North Loop Boulevard PROPERTY OWNER: Cuisines of Mexico, Inc. ZONING TO: GR SITE AREA: 0.64 acres (27, 878 sq. ft.) AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant community commercial (GR) district zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 17, 2025: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately 0.64 acres, developed with one building and a parking lot. There is direct access to West North Loop Boulevard (level 3) which has sidewalks and bike lanes. The site is currently zoned neighborhood commercial (LR) district and previously had a laundry service use. The street is characterized as mixed use with a variety of commercial uses and multifamily buildings. The property has multifamily residential uses (MF-4; CS-V; GR) to the north, south and east as well as single family residential (SF-2) to the northwest. There are various commercial uses such as restaurants, service station and offices (GR and LR) to the south, east and west. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). Staff is recommending the community commercial (GR) district zoning for the proposed outdoor seating area that is approximately 2, 450 square feet for the restaurant. There is no 02 C14-2025-0050 - North Loop Community Commercial; District 71 of 10 demolition proposed for the future use of the structure. Please refer to Exhibit C (Applicant’s Summary Letter). Per the comprehensive plan review comments this site meets eight of the Imagine Austin Decision Guidelines. The site is 0.14 miles from Burnet Road Activity Corridor, 0.02 from a bus stop along West North Loop Boulevard which has connectivity with sidewalks and bike lanes. There is a variety of good and services to include food access with the nearby restaurants and the one intended to be on the property. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The community commercial district is intended for office and commercial uses serving neighborhood and community needs, including both unified shopping centers and individually developed commercial sites, and typically requiring locations accessible from major traffic ways. 2. Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the property. Staff recommends …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0002 – Cooper Apartments DISTRICT: 5 ADDRESS: 7804 Cooper Lane ZONING FROM: SF-3-CO TO: MF-3 SITE AREA: 1.381 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 7804 Cooper Lane LLC (Stephen Stokes) AGENT: 7804 Cooper Lane LLC (Stephen Stokes) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence – low density (MF-2) district zoning. ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 17, 2025: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of approximately 1.38 acres located at the northwest corner of West Dittmar Road and Cooper Lane, within close proximity to South 1st Street, an Imagine Austin Corridor. The site is currently an undeveloped and unplatted tract that is zoned family residence – conditional overlay (SF-3-CO) combining district zoning by a 2016 rezoning case. West Dittmar Road is a Level 3 divided arterial road at this location, while Cooper Lane is a Level 2 street. The entire site is located within a hazardous pipeline overlay with a petroleum and a natural gas pipeline extending through the most northern portion of the site. 03 C14-2025-0002 - Cooper Apartments; District 51 of 11 C14-2025-0002 Page 2 Adjacent land uses include a religious assembly and a single family residence to the north (DR; NO-MU-CO; SF-6-CO); the Cooper Villas condominiums directly across Cooper Lane (MF-1-CO; SF-2; DR); single family residences, two manufactured homes, a two-family residence and South Boggy Creek to the south (SF-4A-CO; I-RR; SF-3-CO); and a detention and water quality pond and single family residences to the west (SF-2-CO). Additionally, there are 30 residential units just north of the condominiums on Cooper Lane. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial Exhibit). The Applicant is requesting multifamily residence – medium density (MF-3) district zoning in order to develop 24 multifamily residences. The proposed development will front West Dittmar Road and would be located outside of the pipeline easement. No structure will be placed within the restricted pipeline area, which includes the area within 25 feet of a hazardous pipeline. Additional construction and design standards will also be required. Currently the conditional overlay includes two transportation related items that prohibit vehicular access to Cooper Lane and permits only one driveway approach to West Dittmar Road from the property. However, Transportation and Public Works (TPW) supports the removal of the conditional overlay with respect …
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Hank Smith, Chair Zoning and Platting Commission Members FROM: Nancy Estrada, Principal Planner Planning Department DATE: June 12, 2025 RE: C14-2024-0092 – Allred, Riddle, and W. Slaughter Request for Indefinite Postponement by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests an indefinite postponement of the above referenced rezoning case. This rezoning case was initially submitted on June 13, 2024, without a proper legal description and other required information. Since then, the applicant has formally amended this zoning application to expand the boundaries of the area to be rezoned. Therefore, components of this application were revised and resubmitted and placed back into staff review on May 5, 2025. Staff has identified that a corrected TIA Determination Worksheet, a required component of a rezoning application, has not yet been resubmitted. At this time, Staff requests an Indefinite postponement because necessary components to the rezoning application have not been received or assessed. Future postponement requests, however, will be made by the applicant. As information, per LDC 25-2-246 (A) (2) (Expiration of Application), a rezoning application will expire if it is not scheduled for a public hearing before the 181st day after the date on which the land use commission grants an indefinite postponement of a scheduled public hearing. Renotification of the rezoning case will be required in order to reschedule the public hearing. Attachment: Amended Zoning Map 04 C14-2024-0092 - Allred, Riddle, and W. Slaughter; District 51 of 2 ( ( ( ( ( C R A N B R O O K C V P ( ( ( ( ( SF-1 ( ( ( ( SF-2 ( ( ( SF-4A ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-2 ( ( I P I N G R O C K ( ( ( ( T R L ( ( ( SF-2 ( RR > 980326-L > SF-1 > SF-3 > > 980326-L ( ( ( SF-3 ( ( ( ( ( SF-2 ( D AIL R G ( ( ( SF-2 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-2 G A I L R D M H ( ( ( SF-2 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-3 C14-2021-0089 M H I R D E G D R R A R B I ( ( ( SF-4A ( SF-2 ( SF-4A ( SF-2 ( SF-4A ( ( SF-4A ( SF-2 ( ( SF-4A ( SF-2 ( SF-4A ( …
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ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION CONDITIONAL USE SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2025-0091A PC COMMISSION DATE: June 17, 2025 PROJECT NAME: AW - Walnut Creek WWTP Expansion to 100 MGD - Overall SP A ADDRESS: 7113 FM 969, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78724 DISTRICT: District 1 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: NA WATERSHED: Walnut Creek (Suburban Watershed) AREA: 303.87 acres APPLICANT: Erik Kunkel, P.E. City of Austin, Capital Delivery Services 6800 Burleson Rd, Bldg 312, Ste 200 Austin, TX 78744 AGENT: Sharon Hamilton, P.E. Consultant City Permit Coordinator Capital Delivery Services CASE MANAGER: Meg Greenfield, (512) 978-4663, meg.greenfield@austintexas.gov EXISTING ZONING: P (Public) PROPOSED USE: The proposed use is a Major Utility Facility in Public zoning. The Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant is one of two major wastewater treatment plants that provide service to COA customers. The plant was built in different stages, and has been operational since 1977, with a major capacity expansion in 2002 to its current average daily flow capacity of 75 MGD. The current improvements generally consist of the rehabilitation of the existing 75 MGD treatment trains; implementing a 25 MGD plant expansion; and implementing a 100 MGD Wet Weather Treatment unit. With the construction of the current expansion project, the plant will have an overall capacity of 100 MGD. REQUEST: This site is zoned P (Public) and is greater than one acre in size; therefore, a Conditional Use Permit may be required, according to the Land Development Code (Section 25- 2-625). Please note this is a Land Use Element site plan and approval of this site plan does not authorize any construction. Five subsequent construction element site plans will be filed. The purpose of this site plan is to only attend Land Use Commission once instead of 07 SPC-2025-0091A - AW - Walnut Creek WWTP Expansion to 100 MGD - Overall SP A; District 11 of 17 having to attend for each site plan. This is a large project, and construction will span many years, which is why it has been broken up into multiple site plans. The construction element site plans are divided into packages A, B, C, D & E for ease of design, review, and construction. These packages are separated geographically and are identified with different colors in the plans. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this site plan. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ABS 4 SUR 19 BURLESON J ACR 303.615 EXISTING IMPERVIOUS COVER: 4% PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS COVER: 7.5% …
Submited by Commissioners Mushtaler and Cox Item 28 Dra� – Recommenda�on Whereas the general boundaries s�pulated have been iden�fied as one of the na�on's riskiest areas for uncontrolled wildfire; whereas the general boundaries include recently annexed geographies that lack city services, infrastructure and planning; whereas the general boundaries have amongst the highest popula�on growth rates in the city; whereas the insurance industry has iden�fied this area as high risk or uninsurable; whereas this is a cri�cal �me to expand safe and affordable housing opportuni�es; whereas the city's most valuable resources for climate resiliency occupy this region; whereas the lack of a regulatory plan could result extreme loss of human life and catastrophic financial disaster Planning Commission requests Council ini�ate a generalized regulatory plan to evaluate and improve roadway capaci�es, to evaluate and improve city services such as public transit and mul�modal transporta�on, to evaluate and plan appropriate growth capacity along the WUI corridor including affordable housing and missing middle housing, to evaluate and plan city's preserve lands and strategic acquisi�ons. 08 Planning Commission Recommendation September 12, 20231 of 1
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION June 17, 2025 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by videoconference. 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 Nici Huff, at Nici.Huff@austinenergy.com or 512-972-8621. Members: Charlotte Davis, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Trey Farmer GeNell Gary AGENDA Joseph Gerland Martin Luecke Dino Sasaridis Raphael Schwartz CALL MEETING TO ORDER Alison Silverstein Danielle Zigon Vacant PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 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 Resource Management Commission Meeting on May 20, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval of the Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for approval to include in the 5-year Capital spending plan as required by Financial Policy #8. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff Briefing regarding the 2025 Atmos Energy rate case and discussion on policies for future rate case and franchise agreement negotiations by Marija Norton, City Controller, Financial Services Department and Freddy Herrera, outside counsel, Herrera Law & Associates, PLLC. 4. Staff Briefing regarding Austin Water’s quarterly report on Water Management Strategy Implementation by Kevin Kluge, Environmental Conservation Division Manager of Austin Water. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Presentation by Atmos Energy regarding Atmos Energy Mid-Tex Division Update by Chris Felan, VP of Rates and Regulatory Affairs and Kelly Biegler, VP of Public Affairs - Mid-Tex Division, Atmos Energy. 6. Presentation on ideas that can increase effectiveness of Austin's water conservation programs and strategies. (Sponsors: Robbins, Davis) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Nici Huff at Austin Energy, at …
Memorandum To: Boards and Commissions From: Shay Ralls Roalson, Director, Austin Water Date: June 6, 2025 Subject: Board and Commission and Citizen Review of new Growth-related Capital Improvement Projects in Drinking Water Protection Zone In accordance with Austin Water’s (AW) Financial Policy No. 8, which is adopted by City Council annually as part of the annual budget adoption process, AW is providing a report of new growth-related capital improvement projects (CIP) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ). The financial policy, which requires certain Board and Commission review of applicable projects, reads as follows: Capital improvement projects for new water and wastewater treatment plants, capital expansions, and growth-related projects that are located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) will be identified and submitted, as part of the annual budget process, to the following Boards and Commissions: Water and Wastewater Commission, Resource Management Commission, and the Environmental Board. These Boards and Commissions will review growth-related DWPZ capital projects spending plans, obtain Board and Commission and citizen input, review consistency with Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, review effect on growth within the DWPZ, and make recommendations on project approval for inclusion in Austin Water's five-year capital spending plan. This summer, AW representatives will be distributing a brief report to the Commissions on the CIP projects located in the DWPZ related to the financial policy. Attachments: CIP Subprojects Summary CIP Subprojects Supplemental Information and Map 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. Item 2 Austin Water Infrastructure Management Financial Policy No. 8 Drinking Water Protection Zone Projects Summary FY26-30 CIP Plan Development Each year, as part of the City of Austin Budget approval process, Austin Water submits a plan for the capital improvements program (CIP) spending for the upcoming five-year period. Austin Water’s FY26-30 CIP Plan includes projects located across the Austin metropolitan area, including the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ). In compliance with Austin Water’s Financial Policy No. 8, the capital improvement projects for new water and wastewater treatment plants, capital expansions, and growth related projects that are located in the DWPZ are presented below for consideration by City of Austin Boards and Commissions. These projects represent improvements required to meet Austin Water standards for operability and customer service. While additional capacity may be added in accordance with current design standards, the …
2025 Atmos Energy Rate Case Update & Gas Utility Policy Discussion Marija Norton| City Controller Alfred R. Herrera| Herrera Law & Associates, PLLC Item 3 2025 Atmos Energy Rate Case Timeline Nov 18, 2024: Rate case filed with Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC). Discovery begins. Dec 16, 2024: Rate case filed with Atmos Texas Municipalities (ATM). Dec 18, 2024: Errata to update filing, if necessary. Dec 23, 2024: Proposed effective date for RRC rate case. Jan 20, 2025: Proposed effective date for ATM rate case. Jan 21, 2025: Settlement conference. Jan 30, 2025: Proposed effective date for City of Austin only. City of Austin adopts denial resolution. Feb 3, 2025: Discovery ends on Atmos Mid-Tex direct case. Feb 13, 2025: Intervenor testimony due. Feb 19, 2025: Settlement conference. Feb 20, 2025: Staff testimony due. Feb 25, 2025: Discovery ends on intervenor & staff testimony. Feb 28, 2025: Rebuttal testimony due. Mar 7, 2025: Discovery ends on rebuttal testimony. Mar 10, 2025: Trial briefs & prehearing conference. Mar 11-12, 2025: Hearing on the merits. Mar 19, 2025: Initial briefs. Mar 26, 2025: Reply briefs. Apr 25, 2025: Proposal for Decision (PFD) issued. Apr 30, 2025: Settlement reached. May 1, 2025: Exceptions to PFD. May 7, 2025: Replies to exceptions. May 13, 2025: Commission conference. May 22, 2025: Initial statutory deadline – extended to June 18, 2025 Jun 17, 2025: Expected date for RRC consideration of settlement. 2 2025 Atmos Energy Rate Case Settlement Overview 3 2025 Atmos Energy Rate Case Settlement Overview Customer Class Current Atmos As-File Proposed Rates ATM Proposed Rates Settlement Rates ATM Cities: Residential Customer Charge Consumption Charge Commercial Customer Charge Consumption Charge Industrial & Transportation Customer Charge Consumption Charge - Tier 1 Consumption Charge - Tier 2 Consumption Charge - Tier 3 $ $ 47.91 0.14846 $ $ 47.91 0.37584 $ $ 20.00 0.98029 $ $ 25.00 0.78025 $ $ 136.68 0.09165 $ $ 136.68 0.09165 $ $ 145.00 0.16276 $ $ 140.00 0.26133 $ $ $ $ 2,492.04 0.3312 0.2425 0.0520 $ $ $ $ 2,492.04 0.3312 0.2425 0.0520 $ $ $ $ 2,462.00 0.7954 0.5824 0.1249 $ $ $ $ 2,100.00 1.0479 0.7672 0.1645 4 2025 Atmos Energy Rate Case Settlement Overview Cost of Capital Return on Equity Cost of Long Term Debt Capital Structure - Equity Capital Capital Structure - Debt Capital Rate of Return Current - Last Authorized 9.80% 5.20% 60.18% 39.82% 7.97% …
Water Management Strategy Implementation REPORT First Quarter 2025, January – March Resource Management Commission June 17, 2025 Item 4 Contents 2 First Quarter Summary Notes Regarding Data Water Conservation Updates Water Loss Reduction Updates Reclaimed Water and Onsite Reuse Updates Conservation Outreach Updates Water Use and GPCD Water Supply Project Updates First Quarter Summary The sustainability of Austin’s water supply is critical to the City’s future. This is the first quarterly report on implementation of water management strategies in the 2024 Water Conservation and Water Forward Plans. Austin Water has committed to this regular reporting to provide the latest information for stakeholders to understand our progress. In the first quarter of Calendar Year 2025, Austin Water initiated many bedrock tasks of water management strategies, including this new process of reporting. Notes Regarding Data Quarterly reporting of strategy implementation is a groundbreaking effort undertaken by Austin Water. Several important metrics require both explanation and development. Some metrics will be available in future quarterly reports. Quarterly Data – All quarterly data should be considered preliminary and draft, subject to adjustment and revision at the end of the year and included in the annual report. Historical Data – Where possible, 2024 quarterly metrics are included for reference with the 2025 first quarter metrics. Not all metrics have historical data. Yield of Strategies – Estimated volumetric yields from strategies are included in the Water Conservation Plan (2029 and 2034) and the Water Forward Plan (2030). Austin Water is working to identify the volumetric yields of strategies as they are being implemented and report them in future reporting. 4 Water Conservation Updates New single family residential irrigation inspections started in October 2024 3 Commercial/Institutional water audits conducted with pre-approved Bucks for Business applications Commercial water audit training: 2 staff members were certified and local utilities are working to bring the training to Central Texas WaterWise Landscape and Rainscape applications increased by 900% and 350% respectively between Q1 2024 and Q1 2025 5 Water Conservation Metrics Residential Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 6 Drought Survival Tools Irrigation Upgrades Other Residential Programs Rainwater Harvesting Rebates WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2024 Q1 2025 Water Conservation Metrics Commercial Rebate Programs Approved Rebates Approved Rebates 2.5 2 1.5 1 …
Energy Effeciency Services - Commercial and Multifamily Enrollment Pipeline 6/1/2025 Program Latest Workflow Enrollment(s) # Location Name Installation Address Council District Est. kW Savings Est. kWh Savings Est. $ Incentive Measures Planned Multifamily 3-Installation 1329500 CAMDEN-GAINES RANCH Commercial 3-Installation Multifamily 3-Installation 1337032 1323774 HEB 754 SOUTH LAMAR VILLAGE 3505 S LAMAR BLVD LEASE 4424 GAINES RANCH LOOP 2400 S CONGRESS AVE Multifamily 3-Installation 1302240 THE MICHAEL AT PRESIDIO 13535 LYNDHURST ST LEASE Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified 3-Installation 1327092 AGAVE AT SOUTH CONGRESS 625 E STASSNEY LN A 4-Post Inspection 1329351 HILLSIDE ON CANNON 3-Installation 1328829 BRIDGE AT BALCONES 2302 E WILLIAM CANNON DR 1 12215 HUNTERS CHASE DR S12 8 3 5 6 3 2 6 122.0 168,642 $ 70,256 549.1 2,650,926 $ 82,295 152.5 343,826 $ 115,950 Building Information,Property Qualification, Solar Screen/Solar Film HVAC,Lighting New Construction Attic Insulation, ECAD Incentive, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up 41.7 162,206 $ 119,520 Building Information,Property Information,QC - Qualification,HVAC Tune-Up,Unit Information 54.3 208,321 $ 138,852 Attic Insulation, ECAD Incentive, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up 157.0 242,240 $ 158,534 Attic Insulation, ECAD Incentive, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up 68.1 319,824 $ 178,520 Attic Insulation, ECAD Incentive, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up Rebate Fact Sheet - Energy Efficiency Services May 2025 Rebate Program Enrollment Property Information Multifamily 1297546 Customer or Property THE BOULEVARD AT TOWN LAKE Property Address Year Built * Total Number of Rentable Units Building Total Square Feet 2600 LAKE AUSTIN BLVD 05 AUSTIN, TX 78703 1995 256 N/A Rebates and Estimated Annual Savings Measure ** Attic Insulation HVAC Tune-Up Plenum Redesign and Remediation Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat Water Saving Devices Est. Kilowatt (kW) Reduction Est. Kilowatt- hours (kWh) Reduction Est. $/kW 57.3 30.5 223.2 22.0 10.7 27,321 118,566 450,042 125,752 114,929 $1,317 $1,813 $378 $1,779 $413 Rebate per Tenant Unit $295 $216 $330 $153 $17 Total Rebate $75,429 $55,253 $84,420 $39,060 $4,439 Total *** 343.6 * Year built may not include major renovations ** Fact sheets include final inspection information, and some values may have changed since original proposal. *** Assumes 100% Occupancy $258,601 836,611 $1,010 $5,701 Date (Year) Measure Rebate Amount Energy Efficiency Rebates in Past 10-Years N/A Rebate Fact Sheet - Energy Efficiency Services May 2025 Rebate Program Enrollment Property Information Multifamily Income Qualified 1328775 Customer or Property WILDWOOD APARTMENTS Property Address Year Built * Total Number of …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION June 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. City of Austin, Permitting & Development Center, Room 1406 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Asian American Quality of Life 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, call or email Ryan Sperling at (512) 974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Seonhye “Sonny” Sin, Chair Sarah Chen Zachary Dolling Hanna Huang Ahmed Moledina Sabrina Sha Nayer Sikder Kuo Yang Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Sarah Xiyi Chen Hailey Easley Hugh Li Pierre Nguyễn Alpha Shrestha Nirali Thakkar AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on May 20, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the work of the Austin History Center preserving Austin’s Asian American History. Briefing by Marina Islas, Community Archives Program & Exhibits Manager, and Akiko Kodama, Archivist II, Austin Public Library. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion regarding progress on the Asian American Quality of Life Study. Presentation by Cheng Chow and Dr. Shetal Vohra-Gupta, University of Texas. 4. Discussion of the commission’s goals and objectives for the calendar year, actions supporting their mission, and compliance with bylaws, with regards to the 2024-2025 Annual Internal Review. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Ryan Sperling, Office or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. the City Clerk 974-3568 (512) of at For more information on the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission, please …
Marina Islas | Community Archives Program & Exhibits Manager Akiko Kodama | Community Archivist W H O A R E W E ? M A R I N A I S L A S C O M M U N I T Y A R C H I V E S P R O G R A M & E X H I B I T S M A N A G E R • Pontiac, MI & McAllen, TX • Hiking with dogs • 1989 Video of family trip to CA 2 6 / 1 0 / 2 0 2 5 W H O A R E W E ? A K I K O K O D A M A ( S H E / H E R ) C O M M U N I T Y A R C H I V I S T • From Japan • Knitting & Crocheting • Family Trip Pictures 3 6 / 1 0 / 2 0 2 5 “ T O P R O C U R E , P R E S E R V E , P R E S E N T A N D P R O V I D E T H E H I S T O R I C A L R E C O R D S T H A T M A K E U P A U S T I N ' S U N I Q U E H I S T O R Y Austin History Center Mission ” 6 / 1 0 / 2 0 2 5 800 Guadalupe Street Austin, TX 78701 W H A T D O W E S A V E ? W H Y D O E S I T M A T T E R ? • Austin Files • Archives & Manuscripts • Periodicals • Photographs 6 / 1 0 / 2 0 2 5 • Audio / Visual • Oral History Collection • Rare Books / City Reports • Maps C O M M U N I T Y A R C H I V E S P R O G R A M Family Archiving Workshops Acquiring & Processing Collections Consultations Exhibits Presentations & Workshops Tabling at Events 6 / 1 0 / 2 0 2 5 We need you! New space: John Henry Faulk Building …
