REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, October 6th, 2025, at 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Members of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL may participate by video conference. Public comment will be allowed remotely via video conference or telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item 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 participation. To register to speak, call or email AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7852. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Chair – Kristi-Anne Shaer, Vice Chair – Andrew Danziger, Taylor Davis, Bernardo Diaz, Heidi Schmalbach – Arts Commission Liaison. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on September 8, 2025, and Art in Public Places Panel Special Meeting on September 17, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from September 22, 2025, Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison Discussion of Austin Convention Center Redevelopment Project concept design review update Discussion and ACTION of the recommended updates to Art in Public Places Guidelines and Policies per Resolution No. 20250306-029 ACTION: Approve Art in Public Places 2026 Schedule & Staff Retreat ACTION: Approve the Art Call for the NESC Garage Façade Art in Public Places Project ACTION: Approve the Art Call for the Shared Streets Art in Public Places Project STAFF BRIEFINGS 8. Art in Public Places Staff Briefing on Conservation, Current Projects, and Milestones 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 AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov or (512) 974- 7852 for additional information; TTY users' route through Relay Texas at 711.
APD Training Academy 154th Cadet Class Final Report Prepared by Madison K. Doyle, Ph.D. Research Analyst Sr 1 Overview Executive Summary The 154th Cadet Class of the Austin Police Department (APD) Training Academy commenced on January 6, 2025, and concluded on August 29, 2025. This class began with 73 cadets, of which 35 successfully graduated, resulting in a graduation rate of 48%. This class faced retention-related challenges, primarily due to personal reasons and physical preparedness. Notably, though, most cadets (separated and graduated) reported having a positive overall experience and expressed a willingness to recommend the APD Academy to others. 154th Cadet Class Highlights • Attrition was concentrated at the beginning of the academy, with nearly half of the separations occurring in the first four weeks. • Most cadets were in their 20s, (77%) and male (81%). • Graduation rates varied some between demographic groups, with the most notable difference being the higher success among those with military experience (64% graduated) compared to those without (42% graduated). • While most cadets passed their exams, there were three exams that had over a 20% failure rate. • All graduating cadets passed their defensive tactics final, and averaged 98/100 of their firearms final. • Graduating cadets provided feedback indicating a desire for shorter, more focused training, more time spent on critical skills (defensive tactics, firearms, legal content, and patrol skills), greater instructional consistency and cohesion across staff, and additional support mechanisms (mentoring, tutoring, and check-ins). • Community engagement remained a visible strength, with cadets participating in Academy Foundations training, a community resource fair, and other community organization presentations. • Despite challenges, both graduates and those who separated early reported positive experiences, with many stating they would recommend the APD Academy to others. Conclusions & Recommendations The findings regarding 154th cadet class highlight the APD Training Academy’s commitment to community engagement, professional and personal development, as well as the delivery of high-quality instruction. Based on the current findings, recommendations are listed below. • Given that nearly half of all separations occurred in the first two weeks, implement enhanced onboarding and support during recruiting and the first few weeks to address early challenges related to physical preparedness and personal adjustment. • Provide prospective cadets with clear physical preparedness guidelines and optional pre-academy • fitness opportunities. Introduce early academic interventions for cadets at risk of failing exams. A tutoring program, peer mentoring, or additional review sessions …
APD Quarterly Update to PSC Data and Backup Materials Austin Police | October 6, 2025 APD Quarterly Presentation 2 Crimes Against Persons by Offense Type March - August Source: NIBRS GROUP A OFFENSE CRIMES 3 Crimes Against Persons by APD Sector March - August Source: NIBRS GROUP A OFFENSE CRIMES 4 Crimes Against Persons by City Council District March - August Source: NIBRS GROUP A OFFENSE CRIMES 5 Crimes Against Property/Society by Offense Type March – August Source: NIBRS GROUP A OFFENSE CRIMES 6 Crimes Against Property/Society by APD Sector March - August Source: NIBRS GROUP A OFFENSE CRIMES 7 Crimes Against Property/Society by City Council District March - August Source: NIBRS GROUP A OFFENSE CRIMES 8 Clearance Rates- Crimes Against Person January - August, 2025 * Period reported Jan 1 to Aug 31, 2025 Source: TXDPS Uniform Crime Report System 9 Clearance Rates- Crimes Against Property January – August, 2025 * Period reported Jan 1 to Aug 31, 2025 Source: TXDPS Uniform Crime Report System 10 Clearance Rates- Crimes Against Society January - August, 2025 * Period reported Jan 1 to Aug 31, 2025 Source: TXDPS Uniform Crime Report System 11 Emergency (P0) Call Volume March 1- August 31, 2025 vs. 5-year Mean (March-Aug) Source: APD CAD Response Time 12 Urgent (P1) Call Volume March 1- August 31, 2025 vs. 5-year Mean (March-Aug) Source: APD CAD Response Time 13 Emergency (P0) Response Time March 1- August 31, 2025 vs. 5-year Mean (March-Aug) Source: APD CAD Response Time 14 Urgent (P1) Response Time March 1- August 31, 2025 vs. 5-year Mean (March-Aug) Source: APD CAD Response Time 15 Response Times and Incident Volume by City Council District March 1- August 31, 2025 Source: APD CAD Response Time 16
APD Quarterly Update to PSC Austin Police | October 6, 2025 Crime Reduction Focus Areas Auto Theft Incidents are down compared to last year (31%) and the last 5 years (18%) Initiatives include partnering with dealerships looking at theft locations and recovery locations Theft at Storage Facilities Building cross-cutting initiatives to tackle the growing issue Speeding and Reckless Driving Partnering with TXDOT to address the issue along FM 2222 Place Network Investigations (PNI) Looks at how places connect together Goal is to disrupt those networks of places to address areas with chronic crime Crime at Parks Collaborations with District Attorney Office, County Attorney Office, and TX DPS to address vehicle burglaries and other crime at local parks Coordinated enforcement, prosecution, and prevention efforts ensuring accountability and improving conditions in the parks and surrounding areas Everyone involved is committed to delivering meaningful consequences for offenders and bringing long-term improvement to the community 2 G-File Update G-Files Requests this year (through mid-September) 184= Total requests 45= Open requests 139= Closed requests Processed on a rolling basis as they enter the queue Processing time can be dependent on digitization and redaction needs G-File requests are processed along with other Freedom of Information Requests Department receives an average of 633 Freedom of Information Requests a week. 3 Community Engagement Highlights Numerous community engagements over the summer Shared safety messages to variety of groups and individuals Worked with youth and schools to strengthen relationships Engaged with neighborhood and community groups to understand key issues Interacted with community at numerous community events and fairs 106th Community Police Academy (CPA) 25 students engaged Classes began September 2, 2025 and will end in December 2025 14 weekly classes covering a range of topics to help participants better understand policing in Austin through education Since inception in 1987, we have had 2,846 participants graduate the APD CPA 4 Community Engagement Highlights Speed Campaign with TX DOT Back to school event- APD distributed back to school supplies Coffee with a Cop for more personal connections Raksha Bandhan, a Hindu festival to honor protectors Walmart re-opening event Safety training for older adults- focus on 911 vs 311 and cyber scam awareness City of Austin Pride Festival 5 Community …
Public Safety Commission Austin Emergency Management | October 6, 2025 Primus Inter Pares “First Among Equals” Vision Statement: A disaster-prepared and resilient community. Mission Statement: We serve as Austin’s trusted leader in coordinating a unified effort to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and disruptions - protecting life, property, and the environment by empowering community resilience and all hazards readiness. New Organizational Structure 3 New Team Approach ESF-1 Transportation ESF-2 Communications ESF-3 Public Works & Engineering ESF-4 Firefighting ESF-5 Emergency Management ESF-6 Mass Care ESF-7 Logistics ESF-8 Public Health & Medical ESF-9 Search and Rescue ESF-10 Oil & Hazardous Materials ESF-11 Agriculture & Natural Resources ESF-12 Energy ESF-13 Public Safety ESF-14 Private Sector Coordination ESF-15 Public Information ESF-16 Recovery ESF-17 Military Support ESF-18 Education ESF-19 Operations Technology ESF-20 Cyber Security ESF-21 Emergency Medical 4 New Plans • Not technical documents • Developed for with the Community. • Reflective of the makeup of the community. • Highlights areas of vulnerability. • Living documents 5 Information Sharing Strategies NEW: IPAWS / WEA Alerting Authority Unity of Effort Message Templates Message Decision Matrix Emergency Preparedness Outreach: “Market the Storm” Monthly Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up Events Quarterly Trainings CERT Program Trainings by request Warn Central Texas English + Spanish AustinTexas.gov/Alerts 14 languages Emergency Operations Center Communications City Council News Flash Informal “behind the scenes” updates sent to partner agencies Blog posts 6 Plan. Train. Drill. Exercise. Repeat. Professional Development 3-Year Training and Exercise Plan Cross-Sector Training / Exercises Discussions regarding Nationwide Incidents “Always one more thing we can do to improve our odds of success, after that, another…” 7 Questions? Jim Redick, MPA, CEM Director, Austin Emergency Management Jim.Redick@austintexas.gov 8
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Recommendation 20251006-005: Date: October 6, 2025 Subject: Implementation, tracking and transparency of recommendations made for Austin Police Department’s Cadet Training Academy Motioned by: Commissioner Bernhardt Seconded by: Chair Ramírez WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission is tasked with reviewing public safety agency budgets and providing policy recommendations to the Austin City Council; and WHEREAS, The City of Austin in conjunction with Austin community members developed a comprehensive plan for reimagining public safety; and WHEREAS, in 2018, multiple former cadets from the Austin Police Academy notified the Austin Police Department of academy curricula they believed was strongly focused on dominance, aggression, and violence in keeping with a “warrior” approach to policing; and WHEREAS a 2020 lawsuit against the City of Austin, the Austin Police Department, and the chief of the Austin Police detailed at least 8 cadets fell ill in APD academy training as a result of policy violations and improperly implemented “Stress Reaction Training,”; and WHEREAS, City Council Resolution 66, the work of the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, and the 2020 Strategic Plan of the APD Training Academy articulate the goal of realizing an Austin Police Academy that transparently addresses issues of racial and gender equity, emphasizes de-escalation tactics that minimize the use of force, and moves away from a regimented, paramilitary culture into an academy which incorporates community partnerships and current evidence-based strategies for the learning of current and future officers; and WHEREAS, on November 12, 2020, the City of Austin’s Office of Police Oversight (OPO), in consultation with the City Manager's Office, retained Kroll Associates, Inc. to review and evaluate the Austin Police Department on the extent to which forms of racism, bigotry, and discrimination are present in the protocols, practices, and behaviors of the APD, beginning with an assessment of the APD training academy; and WHEREAS, Kroll’s assessment of the APD Training Academy recommended: 1. The APD academy shift away from stress-oriented military-style curricula toward a resiliency- based approach supported by adult learning and student-centered instructions 2. That adoption of a “guardian” approach that emphasizes service to the community 3. That APD become an evidence-based learning organization that rigorously tests changes to its training and shares research findings with Academy staff to continually improve Academy curricula; and WHEREAS, Kroll’s assessment recommended several measures for immediate implementation, including (but not limited to): 1. Hiring and onboarding a Training Supervisor to work with the Division …
Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting Minutes October 6, 2025 Commission on Immigrant Affairs Regular Meeting Minutes Monday, October 6, 2025 The Commission on Immigrant Affairs convened in a regular meeting on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 W Second Street, Austin TX. Vice Chair Johnson called the Commission on Immigrant Affairs Regular Meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alondra Johnson, Vice Chair Adrian De La Rosa Azeem Edwin Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Miriam Dorantes, Chair Aditi Joshi Jeanne “Canan” Kaba Diane Kanawati Melissa Ortega Meghna Roy Yohana Saucedo Commissioners Absent: Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigration Affairs special called meeting on September 10, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of September 10, 2025, were approved on Chair Dorantes’ motion, Commissioner Saucedo’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Ortega and Roy were off the dais. Commissioner Lincoln-Goldfinch was absent. 1 Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting Minutes October 6, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing from Houmma Garba, Language Access and Community Engagement Consultant, Communications and Public Information Office, regarding the new City of Autin Boards and Commissions language access guidance. Briefing was provided by Houmma Garba, Language Access and Community Engagement Consultant, Communications and Public Information Office. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Update regarding the Community Liaison Officer Revamp Recommendation. Discussed. Update regarding recent JIC meeting including discussion on public information sessions, about budget priorities, and digital access programs. Discussed. Discussion regarding rent relief initiatives for people impacted by displacement and deportation. Chair Dorantes moves to postpone discussion until next meeting without objection. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. Discussion and approval of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs priorities regarding needs of the LGBTQ2IA+ Immigrant Community. The motion to approve the Commission on Immigrant Affairs priorities of the needs of the LGBTQ2IA+ Immigrant community was approved as amended on Commissioner Kanawati’s motion, Chair Dorantes’ second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Lincoln- Goldfinch was absent. The amendments were as followed: Insert “have” in the third line of the 1st paragraph between “may” and “fled”. Insert an “s” after “commission” in the last paragraph first sentence. Insert “a” after “have” and before “unique” in the last paragraph first sentence. Strike all instances of “LGBTQUIA+” “LGBTQIA+” and insert “LGBTQ+” Discussion and approval of the 2026 Annual Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting …
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, October 6, 2025 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 6, 2025 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Ruttan called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Tim Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Enrique Duran II Kimberly Hidrogo David Holmes Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Michael Sierra-Arévalo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on September 8, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes from the meeting on September 8, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Bernhardt motion, Chair Ramírez’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Hidrogo, Nguyễn, and Sierra-Arévalo were off the dais. Commissioners Carroll and Smith were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation regarding severe weather preparedness and evacuation planning. Presentation by Jim Redick, Director, Homeland Security and Emergency Management. The presentation was made by Jim Redick, Director, Austin Emergency Management. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, October 6, 2025 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report, including an update on car burglaries and the G-File Public Information Requests, Austin Police Department. The presentation was made by Robin Henderson, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from the Public Safety Commission’s Collective Sex Crimes Response Model Working Group on the progress, risks, and adjustments to reporting schedule of data. Chair Ramírez provided an update. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve the Public Safety Commission’s 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule. The motion to amend the Public Safety Commission’s 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule and replace September 14, 2026, with September 8, 2026, was approved on Commissioner Bernhardt’s motion, Commissioner Nguyễn’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Carroll and Smith were absent. The motion to approve the Public Safety Commission’s 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule as amended above was approved on Commissioner Nguyễn’s motion, Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Carroll and Smith were absent. 5. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding implementation, tracking, and transparency of recommendations made for Austin Police Department’s Cadet Training Academy. The motion to approve the Recommendation to Council regarding implementation, tracking, and transparency of recommendations made for Austin Police Department’s Cadet Training Academy was made by Commissioner …
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Regular Meeting Minutes The Art in Public Places Panel convened a regular meeting on Monday, October 6th, 2025, virtual regular meeting. Chari Kristi-Anne Shaer called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Chair – Kristi-Anne Shaer, Vice Chair – Andrew Danziger, Taylor Davis, Bernardo Diaz, Heidi Schmalbach – Arts Commission Liaison. Staff in Attendance: Program Manager: Jaime Castillo, AIPP Senior Coordinators: Ileana Yordan-Cuevas. AIPP Coordinators: Lindsay Hutchens PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on September 8, 2025, and Art in Public Places Panel Special Meeting on September 17, 2025, were approved on the motion of Bernardo Diaz; seconded by Taylor Davis. Motion passed on a 5-0-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from September 22, 2025, Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison. Heidi Schmalbach reported approval of all agenda items. Discussion of Austin Convention Center Redevelopment Project concept design review update. AIPP Coordinator Senior, Ileana Yordan-Cuevas presented and received feedback from the panel. Discussion and ACTION of the recommended updates to Art in Public Places Guidelines and Policies per Resolution No. 20250306-029. This item was pulled from discussion and action by AIPP Program Manager, Jaime Castillo. ACTION: Approve Art in Public Places 2026 Schedule & Staff Retreat. Schedule was approved with a motion by Heidi Schmalbach, seconded by Bernardo Diaz. Motion passed on a 5-0-0 vote. 6. 7. ACTION: Approve the Art Call for the NESC Garage Façade Art in Public Places Project. This item was pulled from the agenda by AIPP Program Manager, Jaime Castillo. ACTION: Approve the Art Call for the Shared Streets Art in Public Places Project. This item was pulled from the agenda by AIPP Program Manager, Jaime Castillo. STAFF BRIEFINGS 8. Art in Public Places Staff Briefing on Conservation, Current Projects, and Milestones by AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Pulled agenda items #4, #6, and #7 may be included in the November agenda. ADJOURNMENT 9. Chair Kriti-Anne Shaer adjourned the Meeting at 6:57 PM. The minutes were approved at the November 3, 2025, Art in Public Places Panel Meeting on the motion of Bernardo Diaz; seconded by Camille Jobe. Motion passed on a 5-0-0 vote.
Historic Landmark Commission Applications in Review for October 1, 2025 Regular Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. The public may comment on formal agenda items in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to comment once per item and are allowed three minutes to speak. To participate remotely by telephone, speakers must register by noon on the day before the hearing via the QR code and link at the end of this document. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes from the September 3, 2025, regular meeting of the Historic 1. Landmark Commission. BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Briefing on Rally Austin 2026 Bond Priorities Presenter: David Colligan, Chief Operating Officer, Rally Austin Briefing on the IH-35 Interpretative Plan Presenter: Rebekah Dobrasko, Cultural Resources Section Director, Texas Department of Transportation PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 4. C14H-2025-0095 – 2401 Givens Ave. Calhoun House Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Permit Applications 5. SB-2025-114755 – 604 Brazos St. Driskill Hotel Council District 9 Proposal: Install a sign at the 7th Street elevation of the 1939 tower. Applicant: Marcos Crane City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 6. HR-2025-099714 – 1504 E. 11th St. Ethel Pearl’s Beauty Salon Council District 1 Proposal: Rehabilitate and remodel a landmarked building. (Postponed by HLC on September 3, 2025) Applicant: Mike Hale City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 7. HR-2025-113074 – 1403 S. Congress Ave. Bergen-Todd House Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a solarium addition, covered and uncovered patios, and a new ADA restroom facility. Applicant: Victoria Haase City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 8. HR-2025-112563, PR-2025-099859 – 706 Highland Ave. Smoot-Terrace Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a second-floor addition. Applicant: Clare Bradford City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 9. HR-2025-113541 – 4304 Avenue C. Hyde Park Local District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a new building and accessory structure. Applicant: Becca Floyd City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 National Register Historic District Permit Applications 10. PR-2025-088150, HR-2025-113285 – 2514 Wooldridge Dr. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building (postponed by HLC on September …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, October 1, 2025 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some Commission members may be participating by videoconference. View the meeting 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 and will be allocated 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, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. For questions, please email preservation@austintexas.gov. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair Roxanne Evans (D-2), Vice Chair Jeffrey Acton (Mayor) VACANT (D-1) Kevin Koch (D-3) Judah Rice (D-4) Harmony Grogan (D-5) Carl Larosche (D-6) Jaime Alvarez (D-7) Bat Taniguchi (D-9) Trey McWhorter (D-10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak before the meeting will be allocated three minutes to speak about an item(s) that is not posted on the agenda. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on September 3, 2025. BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Briefing on Rally Austin 2026 Bond Priorities Presenter: David Colligan, Chief Operating Officer, Rally Austin Briefing on the IH-35 Interpretative Plan Presenter: Rebekah Dobrasko, Cultural Resources Section Director, Texas Department of Transportation PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 4. C14H-2025-0095 – 2401 Givens Ave. Calhoun House Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Grant the proposed zoning change from family residence-historic district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-HD-NP) to family residence-historic landmark-historic district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-HD-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 5. 6. SB-2025-114755 – 604 Brazos St. Driskill Hotel Council District 9 Proposal: Install a sign at 7th Street elevation of the 1939 tower. Applicant: Marcos Crane City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Concur with Architectural Review Committee, and approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for either neon or bulb lighting. HR-2025-099714 – 1504 E. 11th St. Ethel Pearl’s Beauty Salon Council District 1 Proposal: Rehabilitate and remodel a landmark building. (Postponed by HLC on September 3, 2025) Applicant: Mike Hale City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. 2 7. 8. …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025, 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd St., Austin, TX 78701 COMMISSION MEMBERS: X Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair X Roxanne Evans (D-2), Vice Chair X VAC VACANT (D-1) X Kevin Koch (D-3) Judah Rice (D-4) X Jeffrey Acton (Mayor) X Harmony Grogan (D-5) AB Carl Larosche (D-6) Jaime Alvarez (D-7) X Bat Taniguchi (D-9) X Trey McWhorter (D-10) X MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak before the meeting will be allocated three minutes to speak about an item(s) that is not posted on the agenda. Meghan King spoke on Preservation Austin updates. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on August 6, 2025. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Vice- Chair Evans. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 2. PR-2025-041615 – 607 E. 38th St. Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed by applicant on August 6, 2025) Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Do not grant historic zoning, as the property does not meet two criteria for designation. Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse or relocation, then material salvage and reuse, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Charles d’Harcourt spoke in favor of historic zoning. Jorge Alzaga spoke in opposition to historic zoning. MOTION: Close the public hearing and release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. 3. C14H-2025-0086 – 1712 Rio Grande St. Reed House Council District 9 Proposal: Applicant-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Dave Anderson City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the proposed zoning change to add historic landmark combining district zoning (H) to the base zoning. Tere O’Connell spoke in favor of historic zoning. Robin Shepherd spoke in favor of historic zoning. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 9-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Approve the historic zoning application per staff recommendation on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: C14H-2025-0095 HLC DATE: October 1, 2025 PC DATE: CC Date: APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission (commission-initiated) HISTORIC NAME: Givens House WATERSHED: Boggy Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 2401 Givens Ave. ZONING CHANGE: SF-3-HD-NP to SF-3-H-HD-NP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from family residence- historic district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-HD-NP) to family residence-historic landmark-historic district- neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-HD-NP) combining district zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: architecture, community value, and historical associations. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Austin Lukes, 512-978-0766 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Del Valle Community Coalition, East Austin Conservancy, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Overton Family Committee, Preservation Austin, Rogers Washington Holy Cross, Upper Boggy Creek Neighborhood Planning Team DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The 2016 East Austin Historic Resource Survey recommended the property as contributing to a potential local historic district. The property was subsequently listed as a contributing resource in the 2020 ordinance designating the Rogers Washington Holy Cross local historic district. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. Designed and constructed by local builder Hal Starkey, the Calhoun House exemplifies the California ranch style and is one of the few remaining examples left in East Austin. It features several of the architectural features associated with the Ranch form and style generally, such as a low, long street facing elevation and an attached garage at one side, facing the street. The California ranch elements are more evident at the rear and interior of the property, including vaulted ceilings in the main entry room and wood paneling. The layout of the house at the rear surrounds the yard on two sides, which were originally planned to face a backyard pool. The interior layout is laid out by public and …
B. Tax Map C. Tax Certificate Historical Documentation - Deed Chronology F. 1 Deed research for 2401 Givens Avenue Date Transaction Vol./Page or Instrument 1959-12-23 1987-07-15 2003-06-13 2012-04-25 2015-01-25 2016-02-05 2017-12-15 2017-12-18 2018-04-12 WASHINGTON HAZEL EVAN to CALHOUN T C & THELMA D Vol. 2143, Page 100 CALHOUN T C & THELMA D to CALHOUN PATRICIA & THELMA D Vol. 10372, Page 709 CALHOUN PATRICIA & THELMA D to CALHOUN THELMA C & PATRICIA CALHOUN THELMA C & PATRICIA to CALHOUN THELMA C LIFE ESTATE 2003153655TR 2012072747TR CALHOUN THELMA C LIFE ESTATE to CALHOUN PATRICIA None CALHOUN PATRICIA to CALHOUN PATRICIA C TRUST CALHOUN PATRICIA C TRUST to EDWARDS KAREN CRAWFORD EDWARDS KAREN CRAWFORD to CALHOUN PATRICIA C CALHOUN PATRICIA C to CALHOUN PATRICIA C TRUST 2016024472 2017198036 2017199429 2018058878 F.2 Historical Documentation - Occupancy History Occupancy Research for 2401 Givens Avenue Year 1959 1990 2015 Occupant Name and Reference Theodore C. and Thelma Dotson Calhoun Thelma Dotson Calhoun Patricia Calhoun Source Patricia Calhoun Patricia Calhoun Patricia Calhoun Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Biographical Data F.3 See Section F.2 for occupancy history and Section F.9 for data on owners and occupants. Historically Significant Events F4. See Section F.9 for history of the building and its occupants. Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application F.5 Color Digital Prints Image 1 North elevation, facing south Photo by Meghan King 2025 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 2 West elevation, facing east Photo by Meghan King 2025 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 3 West and south elevations, facing northeast Photo by Meghan King 2025 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 4 South elevation, facing north Photo by Meghan King 2025 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 5 East elevation, facing west Photo by Meghan King 2025 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 6 East and south elevations, facing northwest Photo by Meghan King 2025 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 7 Interior view, living room Photo by Lauren Kerr 2021 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 8 Interior view, kitchen/dining area Photo by Lauren Kerr 2021 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 9 Interior view, kitchen Photo by Lauren Kerr 2021 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 10 Interior view, bathroom Photo by Lauren Kerr 2021 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 11 Interior view, hallway Photo by Lauren Kerr 2021 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application F. 6 Architect/Builder/Contractor/Craftsmen See F.9 for information on …
From: To: Subject: Date: City of Austin Historic Preservation Office Case # -C14H-2025-0095 Monday, September 22, 2025 7:26:37 PM This message is from Ms. Ora Houston . I am in favor (for) this zoning request.
