Animal Advisory Commission Minutes November 10, 2025 Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Monday, November 10, 2025 The Animal Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd St, Room 1101 in Austin, Texas. Parliamentarian Norton called the Animal Advisory Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Dr. Paige Nilson, Chair, D4 Jennifer Daniel, D6 Erin Ferguson, D8 David Loignon, D10 Jo Anne Norton, Parliamentarian, D7 Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ann Linder, Vice Chair, D3 Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Whitney Holt, D5 Commissioners Absent: Koby Ahmed, Mayor Ryan Clinton, Travis County Sarah Huddleston, D9 Nancy Nemer, Travis County PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Suzie Chase – Recap of Austin Animal Welfare Town Hall Pat Valls-Trelles – No Response Edith Grisel Rios – Dog Finder Resource Struggles Robin Katz Gonzalez – AAS Shelter Direction Rochelle Vickery – Cat release at Airport Kristyn Williams – Budget and Community Cats APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 Animal Advisory Commission Minutes November 10, 2025 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on October 13, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on October 13, 2025, was approved on Parliamentarian Norton’s motion, Commissioner Holt’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Ahmed, Clinton, Huddelston, and Nemer were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 4. 5. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports provided by Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services and Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. The presentation was made by Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services and Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. Staff briefing on the implementation status of Shelter buddy. Presentation by Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. The presentation was made by Mary Brown, Program Manager, Austin Animal Services, Melissa Pool, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Austin Animal Services, and Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. Staff briefing on the Strategic Plan Dashboard. Presentation by Juany Torres, Strategic Plan Project Manager, Austin Animal Services. The presentation was made by Juany Torres, Strategic Plan Project Manager, Austin Animal Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Update on the recruitment process for the Austin Animal Services Director. Presentation by Rodney Crain, Senior Consultant, MGT. The presentation was made by Rodney Crain, Senior Consultant, MGT. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 7. Update from the Strategic Plan Working …
City of Austin Animal Services Director Recruitment- Update Animal Advisory Commission Meeting December 8, 2025 1 Agenda 1. MGT Introduction 2. Building the Profile 3. Current Status 4. Next Steps 5. Q&A MGT Team Rodney Crain, Senior Consultant Human Capital Solutions Mary Jacobs, Director Human Capital Solutions • 40 years of HR leadership in both public and • Nearly 30 years experience in city management. private sectors. • Expertise in executive search/coaching and organizational design. • Developed staffing models, succession planning, and change management techniques. • Led efforts to support diverse hiring and formerly incarcerated applicants in Austin. • Focuses on building organizational capability through talent assessment and retention. • Expertise in strategic planning, leadership development, organizational assessments, and executive recruitment. • Expert in stakeholder engagement at the employee, organization and community level. • Extensive national and international network in local government leadership; served on ICMA Executive Board. • Trained facilitator and leading development of MGT’s supervisory training program for local government. 3 Celebrating +50 Years of Service +30,000 Client Engagements +900 Staff Nationally-recognized. Locally-focused. MGT began as MGT of America in 1974 with the mission of helping professionals in the public sector improve services and the lives of people in their communities. Over the last decade, we have grown exponentially by attracting and retaining world-class talent and expanding our expertise to help clients solve the most critical challenges they face today. Human Resources Consulting Information Technology Financial Services Facilities Transformation Management Consulting • State and Local Government • Higher Education • PK12 Education • Non-Profits 4 Our Value Proposition Broad Perspective: • We have served clients in 44 states and communities of 1,000 to 3,000,000. True Partnership: • We keep our clients well-informed so that changes and new perspectives can be integrated at any point. Client Experience: • Our repeat clients total 40% and 94% of surveyed clients rate us as “Outstanding”. 5 Building the Profile 6 Building the Candidate Profile Research Discussions Surveys • Review data: • Current Operations • Strategic Plan • Study Trends/ Associations • Assess Similar/ Other Postings • Project Kick-off Meeting • Interviews with Leaders: • Commission • Community Partners • Municipalities/ Counties • On-line survey to: • Employees • Volunteers • Commission • Strategic Plan Working Group • Central Texas Animal Welfare Partners 7 Survey Responses GROUP (Self Selected) Employees Volunteers Animal Advisory Commission Strategic Plan Working Group Central Texas Animal Welfare Partners …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MONDAY, December 8, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 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 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, contact Elaine Ramirez at 512-974-2202 or email elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice-Chair) ___Haseeb Abdullah ___Thomas Ates ___Sameer S Birring ___ Jeffery Bowen ___ Yung-ju Kim ___Bianca A Medina-Leal ___Brian Poteet ___Margaret Shahrestani ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Corry L Archer-Mcclellan (Alternate) ___Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 4 speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on November 10, 2025 On-Line Link: November 10, 2025 draft minutes PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases Previous Postponed cases: 2. C15-2025-0026 Stephen Hawkins for Red Bud Partners, LP 1750 Channel Road On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2 The applicant has requested variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length from 30 feet (required) to thirty-seven feet and three inches (37’ 3”) (requested), in order to erect a boat dock in a “SF-2” Single- Family zoning district. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses (A) A dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection. (1) A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline, except that the director may require a dock to extend a lesser or greater distance from the shoreline if deemed necessary to ensure navigation safety. 3. C15-2025-0027 Stephen Hawkins for Tom Davis Jr. 1752 Channel Road On-Line Link: ITEM03 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2, PART3 The applicant has …
Appeal of Improperly Approved Permits: 6706 Bridge Hill Cove Demonstra(cid:415)ng Errors in the 2022 Permit and the 2025 Revision Plan Case Number: C15-2025-0041 Appealed Permit Number: 2022-083202 Board of Adjustment Hearing Date: December 8, 2025 Presenter: Terry Irion Prepared for the City of Aus(cid:415)n Board of Adjustment 1 ITEM04/1-APPELLANT PRESENTATION Excavation is greater in height than person standing in the photo. 2 ITEM04/2-APPELLANT PRESENTATION 3 ITEM04/3-APPELLANT PRESENTATION 4 ITEM04/4-APPELLANT PRESENTATION Revision Plan submission clearly shows the numerous changes that were allowed to compound the mistakes in the 2022 approval. Basement changes including windows, size and depth in the required setback Steel trellis structure and pa(cid:415)o in the required setback 2nd story window in the required setback which looks directly into neighboring property - - - - Wine/Storage room and addi(cid:415)onal founda(cid:415)on in the required setback - Solid wall and outdoor kitchen above the basement room in the required setback a(cid:332)er complete demoli(cid:415)on of the previous pa(cid:415)o which negated grandfathered status of structure in that loca(cid:415)on Basement level with new windows added in the area where covered pa(cid:415)os previously existed even though no basement previously existed and the covered pa(cid:415)os were completely demolished, resul(cid:415)ng in three levels of new living space (Basement, 1st Floor, 2nd Floor constructed in the required in setback). - 5 ITEM04/5-APPELLANT PRESENTATION FLAWED EXTENSION CALCULATIONS The central argument presented by Konkel and his team on November 10 is that §25-2-963(F) allows for a 25-foot extension of a noncomplying structure. This new evidence eliminates that argument entirely. Below is the level-by-level analysis showing why: Exhibit A — Konkel’s Basement-Level Diagram (Used Nov. 10 BOA Meeting) This slide shows Konkel’s claim that the basement level qualifies for a 25’ extension under §963(F). The diagram labels the “Existing structure" at 60'8", despite the fact that no basement existed along the setback prior to construction. This exhibit helps demonstrate that Konkel misrepresented the grandfathered baseline from which any extension could legally begin. 6 ITEM04/6-APPELLANT PRESENTATION A. Level 0 (Basement Level) There was no basement along the setback or property line prior to construction. Therefore, there was nothing to extend under §25-2-963(F). The basement is entirely new construction and must comply with the 10-foot setback. This alone defeats their extension theory under subsection (F) for the trellis, patio, and upper levels. 7 ITEM04/7-APPELLANT PRESENTATION B. Level 1 (Main Level) 1. The Actual Grandfathered Length, according to the 1997 survey, Is …
6706 Bridge Hill Cove Permit Holder Presentation Board of Adjustment Appeal of Administrative Decision Dec 8, 2025 C15-2025-0041 ITEM04/1-PERMIT HOLDER PRESENTATION 2022 Permit REDUCED Noncompliance in the Back Patio Area The 2022 permit lawfully modified and maintained the pool and patio areas shown in green, and removed noncompliant elements associated with the expired 2001 permit as well as those located within 0 to 5 feet of the property line. These modifications reduced noncompliance by removing substantial noncomplying mass from the required yard. 2022 ITEM04/2-PERMIT HOLDER PRESENTATION 2025 Second Floor Patio Extension is Allowed Under 25-2-963(F) The 2025 revision modifies the second floor with a patio extension along the back of the house. The part within the required yard is allowed under Section 25-2-963(F) because it runs parallel to the property line and is not higher than the existing building. 2022 Combined with the 16.8 feet approved in 2022, the total 21.8 foot extension remains within the 21.9 foot allowance for this area. 50% of 43.8 = 21.9 (allowed) 16.8 + 5.0 = 21.8 (actual) 2025 ITEM04/3-PERMIT HOLDER PRESENTATION First Floor Shade Structure (Trellis) Was Added The 2025 revision adds a steel shade structure designed to support mechanical louvers that shade interior spaces. Exhibit A shows a heat-load reduction from 31.7 kBtu/h to 24.2 kBtu/h, a 23.5% decrease, confirming the louvers function as a passive shading device permitted in the setback under 25-2-513(B). ITEM04/4-PERMIT HOLDER PRESENTATION First Floor Shade Structure is Allowed Under 25-2-963(F) The shade structure adds no second-floor mass. An early concern noted in the May Master Comment Report was resolved quickly with a 3D rendering. The 25-foot modification to the first floor is authorized under 25-2-963(F). ITEM04/5-PERMIT HOLDER PRESENTATION Outdoor Kitchen is Allowed Under 25-2-963(F) An outdoor kitchen and a kitchen wall were added on the main-floor patio beneath the shade structure. This kitchen wall is permitted in this location under the same 25-foot extension authorized by 25-2-963(F) for the shade structure. ITEM04/6-PERMIT HOLDER PRESENTATION Pool and Spa Configuration Was Modified The 2025 revision modifies the pool, spa, and lower patios by merging the spa into the pool and extending the pool. The patio area replacing the 2022 spa is allowed as part of the 25-foot extension being applied across the entire patio under 25-2-963(F). ITEM04/7-PERMIT HOLDER PRESENTATION Windows and Other Unrelated Modifications The 2025 Revision updates design elements unrelated to 25-2-963 or setbacks including driveways, utility spaces, …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025, AT 6:30 P.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS, DRISKLL ROOM 1125 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS 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, contact Ryan Sperling at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS : Commissioner Appointment Kitty McLeod, Vice Chair (she/they) District 1 Commissioner Mariana Krueger (she/her) KC Coyne, Chair (they/them) Steven Rivas (he/him) Brigitte Bandit (they/she) Jerry Joe Benson (he/him) Asher Knutson (he/him) J. Scott Neal (he/him) Garry Brown District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 Appointment District 9 District 10 VACANT Rocío Fierro-Pérez (she/her/ella) Mayor Morgan Davis (he/him) Taylor Treviño (she/her) VACANT VACANT Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder 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 LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on October 15, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Update on the progress of the LGBTQ+ Cultural Center Feasibility Study Task Force. Presentation by Mark Gilbert, Director, Hayat Brown. Discussion regarding the implications of SB8 on City Facilities. Discussion regarding the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling on drag shows. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the Community Safety Working Group regarding planning for the February Community Safety Town Hall and a recap of the group’s recent meeting with the Chief of Police regarding the Community Liaison Officer Program and next steps. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. Approve the 2026 Annual Meeting Schedule of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission. Approve a recommendation for urgent funding for HIV/STI and Mpox community health programs following the Tax Rate Election failure. 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. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 20, 2025 The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 6:30 PM at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd St., Austin, Texas 78701, Boards & Commissions Room 1101. Commissioners in attendance in person: KC Coyne (Chair) Brigitte Bandit Jerry Joe Benson Garry Brown Rocío Fierro-Pérez Asher Knutson Steven Rivas Commissioners in attendance remotely: Morgan Davis J. Scott Neal Chair Coyne called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Sweet Gwendolyn – Rainbow Safety Squad Dan Chavez – Rainbow Safety Squad Jonathan Barrett – Cheer Up Charlies Travis Coles – Cheer up Charlies APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission's regular meeting of September 15, 2025. The minutes of the September 15, 2025 meeting were approved on Commissioner Benson’s motion, Commissioner Brown’s second on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair McLeod and Commissioners Krueger and Treviño were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Page 1 of 4 2. Briefing regarding the Homeless Strategy Office’s current homelessness response efforts and key metrics, use of funding that targets trans community needs, and potential commission support. Briefing by David Gray, Director, Homeless Strategy Office. The presentation was made by David Grey, Director, and Charles Loosen, Community Engagement Consultant, Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation informing commissioners about the new ASHwell Community Center. Presentation by Cy Herrera, Executive Director, ASHwell. The presentation was made by Cy Herrera, Executive Director, ASHwell. The meeting was recessed without objection at 8:05 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:15 PM. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve the 2026 Annual Meeting Schedule of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission. Taken up after item 11 without objection. Item 4 was postponed to November 17, 2025 without objection. 5. Approve a Recommendation for Equal Access to IVF Benefits. Item 5 was taken up before Item 4 without objection. The motion to approve a recommendation for equal access to IVF benefits was approved on Commissioner Benson’s motion, Commissioner Fierro-Pérez’ second on an 8-0-1 vote. Commissioner Scott abstained. Vice Chair McLeod and Commissioners Krueger and Treviño were absent. 6. Approve a Recommendation for a Proclamation for Transgender Day of Remembrance. The motion to approve a recommendation for a proclamation for Transgender Day of Remembrance was approved on Commissioner Brown’s motion, Commissioner Coyne’s second …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL City of Austin LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: [To be completed by City Clerk]: Urgent Funding for HIV/STI and Mpox Community Health Programs Following TRE Failure WHEREAS, Austin Public Health (APH), in collaboration with community-based organizations, has invested in HIV, STI, and Mpox (formerly monkeypox) prevention, testing, treatment, and outreach efforts throughout the City of Austin and Travis County; and WHEREAS, despite these efforts, the region continues to face a substantial HIV burden, with Travis County reporting 6,189 people living with diagnosed HIV (PLWH) in 2024 — a 6% increase since 2020 — and 214 new HIV diagnoses in 2024, 71% among men who have sex with men (MSM), concentrated in ZIP codes 78704, 78741, and 78744 (APH HIV Surveillance Report 2025); and WHEREAS, the proportion of individuals achieving viral suppression in Travis County remains below the national goal of 90%, at only 65% in 2024; and WHEREAS, sexually transmitted infections continue to rise across Austin and Travis County, with 2024 data showing 13,482 cases of chlamydia, 5,927 cases of gonorrhea, and 1,143 cases of syphilis — including the highest rate of congenital syphilis in a decade (APH STD Program Annual Report 2025); and WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that Texas continues to experience elevated rates of Mpox infections, with Austin-Travis County recording 125 confirmed cases since 2022 and more than 12,000 JYNNEOS vaccines administered locally; and WHEREAS, the November 4, 2025 Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Tax Rate Election failed to pass, eliminating funding planned for full-time equivalent (FTE) positions within APH that were intended to fill service gaps left by prior federal cuts; and WHEREAS, the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission affirms that the most effective use of available funds is through established community-based partners who provide culturally competent, trusted care to the populations most affected; and WHEREAS, without immediate funding, the City risks significant interruptions to prevention and treatment programs that protect public health and advance equity for LGBTQ Austinites and other disproportionately impacted residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission urges the Austin City Council to immediately allocate up to one million dollars ($1,000,000) in the revised FY 2025 City Budget to sustain HIV, STI, and Mpox prevention, testing, and treatment programs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission recommends that this allocation …
Reports and Updates Austin Animal Services | December 8, 2025 Monthly Reporting November 2025 Jason Garza, Assistant Director Animal Services November The live outcome rate for November was 92.54%. 407 animals were adopted 73 dogs and cats were returned to their owners November 1, 2025 1280 animals in the AAS inventory December 1, 2025 1077 animals in the AAS inventory 3 Animal Protection Field Data Field Return to Owner (RTO) Fencing Applications Impounded Injured Impounded Regular or Sick Rabies Specimens In-Field Owner Surrenders 18 5 20 70 42 0 Sent to Austin Wildlife Rescue 33 Positive Specimens 5 bats 6 decomposed bats 1 decomposed raccoon Exposure Reports 241 Activities Breakdown 17 wild sick 2 incidents 1 wild injured 21 sightings 1 encounter 2 wild speaks 1 observations 4 Wildlife Coyotes Coyote Related Activities 45 Volunteering Hours Overview Social Media Hours Per Activity M/L Dog Walking: 2,225.95 Small Dog Kennel Cleaning 358.20 Cat Kennel Cleaning 834.92 • 528 volunteers contributed 7,212.73 hours • 4 orientations, introducing 68 potential volunteers • 10 Community Service Restitution individuals to perform 96 hours • 110 volunteers dedicated 331.42 hours to volunteer development and onboarding training • 22 individuals donated 44 hours toward group service, through dog-walking and cat care Facebook • 610,000 page views • 180,000 unique individuals Instagram • 498,000 page views • 61,000 unique individuals • 13,000 content interactions • 17,000 content interactions 5 Foster and Rescue In November, 15 different rescue partners pulled a total of 174 animals from the Austin Animal Center. Highest numbers pulled by rescues were APA (88) and Austin Humane Society (60) 340 different people/families fostered. As of December 3, there are 278 animals in foster care. 28 animals were a part of the Finder to Foster program. More than 102 animals were adopted directly from foster care. 124 new foster applications were processed. There are currently 1237 approved foster care providers. 6 Vet Services All 381 spay/neuter surgeries that were performed in November took place at AAC. 1,805 vaccinations were administered. 46 domesticated animals were euthanized in November. 40 for severe injury, neurological, congenital, suffering, or acute trauma reasons. 2 for court ordered euthanasia, 4 for aggression/public safety risk. 74 animals were transferred for medical reasons to rescue partners. 67 of these animals went to APA!. 22 were puppies and 21 were kittens. …
November 2025 AUSTIN ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT 1 Austin Animal Services The live outcome rate for November was 92.54%. A total of 723 animals were brought to the shelter which included 321 cats and 356 dogs. A total of 407 animals were adopted. A total of 73 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). On November 1, there were 1280 animals within the ASO inventory. On December 1, there were 1077 animals within the ASO inventory. Animal Protection Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 18 animals to their owners in the field. Officers handed out 5 fencing assistance applications and implanted 6 microchip(s). Officers impounded 20 injured animals and 70 regular or sick animals. Officers delivered approximately 33 wildlife to Austin Wildlife Rescue. Officers submitted 42 specimens for rabies testing out of 241 exposure reports. We had 5 positive bats, 6 decomposed bats, and 1 decomposed raccoon. Wildlife Data does not include non-coyote wildlife. There were 45 total coyote related activities (Behavior types include Sighting, Encounter, Incident, and Observation. “Observation” is defined as hearing coyotes howling and finding scat or footprints.) o 21 sightings, 17 wild sick, 1 encounter, 2 incidents, 2 wild speaks, 1 observation, 1 wild injured Volunteer 528 volunteers contributed 7,212.73 hours 4 orientations, introducing 68 potential volunteers 10 Community Service Restitution individuals to perform 96 hours 110 volunteers dedicated 331.42 hours to volunteer development and onboarding training 22 individuals donated 44 hours toward group service, through dog-walking and cat care Foster & Rescue In November, 15 different rescue partners pulled a total of 174 domestic animals from the Austin Animal Center. 340 different people/families fostered. As of December 3, there are 278 animals in foster care. More than 102 animals were adopted directly from foster care. In the month of November, 28 animals were a part of the Finder to Foster Program. 124 new foster applications were processed. (This number does not necessarily include walk-in / in person applications that were processed.) There are currently 1237 members (approved foster care providers) in the foster program’s 2 GivePulse group. Vet Services 381 spay/neuter surgeries were performed at AAC. 1,805 vaccinations were administered. 46 domesticated animals were euthanized in November. o 40 for severe injury, neurological, congenital, suffering, or …
November 2025 Place Assignment Nov 2025 Hours Nov 2025 Volunteer Count Total Hours Total Volunteer Count Community Cats Community Cat At-Home Projects 4.00 1 4.00 1 Community Cat Colony Care 277.42 20 277.42 20 Community Cat Trapping 282.92 17 282.92 17 Community Cats Admin 1.75 2 1.75 2 Total 566.08 24 566.08 24 Place Assignment October 2025 Oct 2025 Hours Oct 2025 Volunteer Count Total Hours Total Volunteer Count Community Cats Community Cat At-Home Projects 0.00 0 0.00 0 Community Cat Colony Care 372.75 24 372.75 24 Community Cat Trapping 431.17 21 431.17 21 Community Cats Admin 13.00 3 13.00 3 Total 816.92 33 816.92 33
Outcome vs. Intake FY 26 Information is from October 1, 2025 – November 30, 2025 Intake Year (fiscal) Dog totals Cat totals Totals Outcome Year (fiscal) Dog totals Cat totals Totals Difference of outcomes - intakes Dog totals Cat totals Totals Cats - Outcomes Adoption RTO/RTO Adopt Transfer Euthanasia Died Missing SNR (former SCRP) Total Dog - Outcomes Adoption RTO/RTO Adopt Transfer Euthanasia Died Missing Total 2026 683 988 1671 2026 651 910 1561 2026 -32 -78 -110 2026 512 35 158 57 23 2 123 910 2026 322 130 166 25 7 1 651
December 5, 2025 Chair Jessica Cohen Members of the Board of Adjustment City of Austin P.O. Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78746 RE: C15-2025-0041 Dear Board of Adjustment Members, The purpose of this letter is to clearly explain how Section 25-2-963 (Modification and Maintenance of Noncomplying Structures) has long been understood and applied. Our firm has worked on hundreds of site plans, subdivisions, and rezoning cases over several decades, and we have used this section of the Code many times under consistent guidance from City staff. The main issue centers on two different actions: 1. Demolition – Removing a structure or area without replacement (building it back). 2. Remove and Replace – Removing a structure or area and replacing it (rebuilding it), in the same permit. Based on our extensive permitting experience, the long-standing application of 25-2-963 has always been as follows: 1. Demolition: If a structure or area does not meet today’s rules (for example, it is in a setback, exceeds current impervious cover limits, or sits within a compatibility setback), and the owner chooses to Demolish without replacing it, then that structure or area is gone permanently. P . O . B O X 4 1 9 5 7 , A U S T I N , T E X A S 7 8 7 0 4 1 5 0 7 I N G L E W O O D S T . , A U S T I N , T E X A S 7 8 7 4 1 ITEM04/1-LATE BACKUP -OPPOSITION Once demolition without replacement occurs under a permit, the owner cannot return later with a new permit and try to rebuild what was demolished. 2. Remove and Replace: If a noncomplying structure or area is Removed and Replaced under the same permit, it may be rebuilt as long as the situation does not become more noncompliant than it already was. This approach has always been allowed and continues to be allowed today. We have applied this exact method on numerous projects over many years. Impervious Cover: Noncomplying impervious cover may be shifted around on a site within a single permit, as long as the total amount does not increase. Impervious cover can be removed in one place and added in another. This practice is consistent with City staff guidance, including the attached email from Christopher Johnson. Structures in Setbacks: If a legally built structure sits …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: 20251208-007: Urgent Funding for HIV/STI and Mpox Community Health Programs Following TRE Failure WHEREAS, Austin Public Health (APH), in collaboration with community-based organizations, has invested in HIV, STI, and Mpox (formerly monkeypox) prevention, testing, treatment, and outreach efforts throughout the City of Austin and Travis County; and WHEREAS, despite these efforts, the region continues to face a substantial HIV burden, with Travis County reporting 6,189 people living with diagnosed HIV (PLWH) in 2024 — a 6% increase since 2020 — and 214 new HIV diagnoses in 2024, 71% among men who have sex with men (MSM), concentrated in ZIP codes 78704, 78741, and 78744 (APH HIV Surveillance Report 2025); and WHEREAS, the proportion of individuals achieving viral suppression in Travis County remains below the national goal of 90%, at only 65% in 2024; and WHEREAS, sexually transmitted infections continue to rise across Austin and Travis County, with 2024 data showing 13,482 cases of chlamydia, 5,927 cases of gonorrhea, and 1,143 cases of syphilis — including the highest rate of congenital syphilis in a decade (APH STD Program Annual Report 2025); and WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that Texas continues to experience elevated rates of Mpox infections, with Austin-Travis County recording 125 confirmed cases since 2022 and more than 12,000 JYNNEOS vaccines administered locally; and WHEREAS, the November 4, 2025 Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Tax Rate Election failed to pass, eliminating funding planned for full-time equivalent (FTE) positions within APH that were intended to fill service gaps left by prior federal cuts; and WHEREAS, the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission affirms that the most effective use of available funds is through established community-based partners who provide culturally competent, trusted care to the populations most affected; and WHEREAS, without immediate funding, the City risks significant interruptions to prevention and treatment programs that protect public health and advance equity for LGBTQ Austinites and other disproportionately impacted residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission urges the Austin City Council to immediately allocate a minimum of one million dollars ($1,000,000) in the revised FY 2025 City Budget to sustain HIV, STI, and Mpox prevention, testing, and treatment programs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission recommends that this allocation be directed to community-based partners rather than …
