COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES (Corrected) AUGUST 12th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on AUGUST 12th, 2025, at the Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions – Room 1101, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cynthia Jaso Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Sonia Martinez Raul Longoria Valerie Menard Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cassandra Medrano Jenny Achilles (Vice Chair) Jo Anne Ortiz Lyric Wardlow Taniquewa Brewster Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Ebonie Trice Nyeka Arnold Tisha-Vonique Hood Staff Members in Attendance Chase Bryan Chris Duran Ed Blake Ellis Morgan Jill Smith Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) Nefertitti Jackmon Marla Torrado CALL TO ORDER Chair Noe Elias called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM, with 10 members in attendance. 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. No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the July 8th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Ortiz seconded, and the July 8th, 2025, minutes were approved on an 8-0-0 vote. Commissioners Medrano and Lyric were off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action on the updated gap financing application process, highlight recent rewards, and request two Community Development Commissioners to volunteer to the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) (Chris Duran, Financial Analyst IV, and Ellis Morgan, Financial Analyst IV, Austin Housing). Chris Duran and Ellis Morgan presented. Commissioner Menard and Commissioner Medrano were nominated to the Housing Investment Review Committee. Both accepted the nomination. 3. Discussion and possible action on the proposed 2026 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan (Jill Smith, Acting Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Brewster seconded, and the proposed 2025 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan was approved without modifications on a 9-1-0 vote. Commissioner Menard abstained. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 14, 2025 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:30 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Yung-ju Kim, Corry L Archer-Mcclellan (Alternate) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Thomas Ates, Sameer S Birring, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Brian Poteet, , Maggie Shahrestani, Michael Von Ohlen Board Members absent: Niccolo A Sacco PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meetings on June 9, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for June 9, 2025, Regular meeting and Draft Minutes for June 9, 2025, Special called meeting-Training session The minutes from the meetings (Regular meeting and Special called meeting) on June 9, 2025, were approved on Board member Jeffery Bowen, Board member Corry L. Archer-Mcclellan second, on 9-0 Vote. (Chair Jessica Cohen and Board members Bianca Medina-Leal- No vote-due to technical issues virtual) PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Variance cases: 2. C15-2025-0022 Andrew Sulski 1102 Mason Avenue On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height from six (6) feet (maximum allowed) to eight feet seven inches (8’7”) (requested) along front property line (east) and nine feet six inches (9’ 6”) along interior side property line (south), in order to erect a fence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (MLK-183 Neighborhood Plan). Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-899 Fences as Accessory Uses (A) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a fence: (1) is permitted as an accessory use in any zoning district; and (2) must comply with the requirements of this section. (B) In this section: (1) an ornamental fence is a fence with an open design that has a ratio of solid material to open space of not more than one to four; and (2) a solid fence is a fence other than an …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2025-0025 BOA DATE: Monday, August 11th, 2025 ADDRESS: 506 Terrace Dr OWNER: George McQueen COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: N/A ZONING: SF-3-NP (South River City) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 8 BLK 4 BLUE BONNET HILLS VARIANCE REQUEST: LDC, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 1 foot (requested). SUMMARY: maintain a detached garage and carport ISSUES: legal and complaint in 1930, three heritage oak trees adjacent to structures would risk harming critical root zone if relocated. ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Greater South River City Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Homeless Neighborhood Association Overton Family Committee Preservation Austin South Central Coalition South River City Citizens Assn. South River City Citizens Planning and Zoning Committee ITEM02/1 CITY OF AUST� onme,,-. SERVICESloEPARTMENT Board of Adjustment General/Parking Application Variance Building a Better and Sqfer Austin Together � I For submittal and fee information, see Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) WARNING: Filing of this appeal stops all affected construction activity. This application is saved, click here to Save the form to your computer, then PDF that can be completed a fillable open your copy and continue. electronically. To ensure your information is The Tab key may be used to navigate to each field; key activates lists and check bo and buttons. links, emails, xes, and hit Enter to make a selection. Shift + Tab moves to the previous field. The Enter Use the Up & Down Arrow keys to scroll through drop-down The application complete Section must be complete and accurate prior to submittal. ff more space is required, please 6 as needed. All information is required (if applicable). For Office Use Only Case # (15-2025-0025 ROW# _ _. 1=3=-54...,5,._4...,,2..,.3 ___ Tax# __ 0-=-3=-=0=2=0=2_._02=2=-=0 ____ _ Section 1: Applicant Statement Street Address: 506 Terrace Dr. Austin, TX 78704 Subdivision Legal Description: _LI 8_8LKA_BLUE_BO��EI...ttLLLS ADD� 506 IERRA_CE D�EAUS�.IX...78]04 Lot(s): -=8 ___________ --------------- _ Block(s): Division: Outlot: -'-4 __________ _ Zoning District: -51::&NP (South River City) Council District: 9 I/We George & Vanessa McQueen on behalf of myself /ourselves as authorized agent for Georae & Vanessa McOueen <ourselves) affirm that on Month I July ] , Day la ] , Year l2025 …
C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen, homeowner From listing (May 2017) Current (June 2025) ITEM02/1 We request a setback variance to preserve our garage and carport in the same place they have been for many decades From listing (May 2017) Current (June 2025) C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/2 House and Garage at 506 Terrace 1935 Sanborn Map (source Austin History Center) Garage House C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/3 House and Garage at 506 Terrace permit history, both built in 1930 (source Travis County Appraisal District) C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/4 2017 Survey (setbacks added) (garage and carport highlighted) 10’ setback (back) 5’ setback (side) C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/5 Trees at 506 Terrace (large circles are ½ CRZs) (garage and carport highlighted) 30” Live Oak 48” Live Oak 36” Live Oak Crepe Myrtle 28” Pecan Neighbor’s large Live OK 15” Pecan C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/6 Aerial images at 506 Terrace showing tree canopies over carport and garage Circa 1997 (source City of Austin, ArcGis) Circa 2024 (source Bing Maps) C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/7 The existing garage, carport and trees are all part of our community and landscape. We want them to last another 90 years! (Photos, June 2025) Our Heritage Trees create lots of shade, and define the property layout and landscape C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/8 While replacing the roof and siding (permit 2024-166112 BP, and HR 24-162587), we found extensive rot, damage and rodent infiltration in the process Work done by previous owners rot, concealed damage, and rodents behind the walls and beneath the floors decades of City inspectors saw the repaired framing and said we need a new building permit since we exceeded the scope of the roof/siding permit - Rotten siding - Disintegrating concrete - Damaged roof framing - Rodent damage throughout Before During After C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/9 View of garage and carport from driveway From listing (May 2017) Current (June 2025) C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/10 In summary: - we love our neighborhood and neighbors - we love our home and all its historic charm - we love our trees! A variance—reducing the side-lot setback from 5’ to 1’—will allow us to preserve our structures without changing the character of our home or neighborhood! Thank you! C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/11
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2025-0026 BOA DATE: Monday, August 8th, 2025 ADDRESS: 1750 Channel Rd OWNER: Red Bud Partners, LP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 AGENT: Stephen Hawkins ZONING: SF-2 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: CHANNEL ROAD SUBD BLK A LOT 1 VARIANCE REQUEST: LDC, 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). SUMMARY: erect a boat dock ISSUES: uniquely shallow due to sedimentary deposits. ZONING LAND USES SF-2 Site North LA South East West SF-2; LA SF-2 SF-2 Single-Family Lake Austin Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council City of Rollingwood Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Preservation Austin Save Our Springs Alliance TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources ITEM03/1 July 21, 2025 Stephen Hawkins 1750 Channel Rd Austin TX, 78746 Property Description: CHANNEL ROAD SUBD BLK A LOT 1 Re: C15-2025-0026 Dear Stephen, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-2-1176(A)(1) at 1750 Channel Road. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1.10.0CL SARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Rosemary Avila, Planning Officer Infrastructure Services | Austin Energy 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, TX 78723 (512) 972-8488 Rosemary.avilla@austinenergy.com ITEM03/2 ITEM03/3 Portion of the City of Austin Land Development Code applicant is seeking a variance from: LDC 25-2-1176(A)(1): "A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline [into the lake], 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" to allow for building a dock 37'3" from the ____________________________________________________________________________ shoreline into the lake. ____________________________________________________________________________ (cid:21)(cid:28)(cid:26)(cid:42)(cid:31)(cid:37)(cid:36) (cid:6)(cid:11) (cid:23)(cid:24)(cid:40)(cid:31)(cid:24)(cid:36)(cid:26)(cid:28) (cid:15)(cid:31)(cid:36)(cid:27)(cid:31)(cid:36)(cid:30)(cid:41) The Board must determine the existence of, sufficiency of, and weight of evidence supporting the findings described below. Therefore, you must complete each of the …
BOA Variance Presentation: Property Address: 1750 Channel Road, Austin, TX 78746 Case Number: C15-2025-0026 Site Plan #: SP-2025-0119D Presenter: Jon Fichter, Aqua Permits ITEM03/1 - PRESENTATION 1750 Channel Road: ITEM03/2 - PRESENTATION Seeking Variance From: LDC 25-2-1176(A)(1): "A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline [into the lake], 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" To Allow For: -The permitting and construction of a dock 37' 3" from the shoreline into the lake. ITEM03/3 - PRESENTATION 1750 Channel Road ITEM03/4 - PRESENTATION 1750 Channel Road ● ● ● Shown here is the site as seen today in an image taken from City of Austin GIS. The existing boat dock was constructed in the early 1980’s and is a grandfathered structure. The existing boat dock extends 37’ 9” from the shoreline. It is being replaced with a new boat dock in the same general location and footprint as the existing. ITEM03/5 - PRESENTATION 1750 Channel Road ● ● ● This image shows the neighboring docks along this stretch of lake channel, taken from COA GIS The neighboring boat docks were constructed between 1960-1980 and are grandfathered, non-conforming structures. These docks historically have been constructed to extend greater than 30’ from the shoreline, as the depth of the lake in this area is too shallow to operate a functional boat dock at the 30’ length. ● Modern watercraft requires at least 4 ft. of water depth to operate - in this area the water depth is too shallow inside of the 30’ setback. ITEM03/6 - PRESENTATION 1750 Channel Road The maximum length from shoreline allowed for a boat dock in Land Development Code 25-2-1176(A)(6) is insufficient in its application for this property. Due to the existing shallow lake conditions along this stretch of Lake Austin, the dock will need to be constructed at a greater length than the allowable 30’ from shoreline in order for the dock to be accessible via modern watercraft without running aground. Dredging of the lake bed is restricted to 25 cubic yards per address by code - in this location the amount of dredge needed to create basic navigability would exceed that amount (see below exhibit). Therefore, building deeper into the lake is required. ITEM03/7 - PRESENTATION 1750 Channel Road ● Our proposed site plan (SP-2025-0119D, …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2025-0027 BOA DATE: Monday, August 8th, 2025 ADDRESS: 1752 Channel Rd OWNER: Tom Davis Jr COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 AGENT: Stephen Hawkins ZONING: SF-2 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ABS 329 SUR 2 GRAY T ACR .280 - UDI: 50.00% VARIANCE REQUEST: LDC, 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 forty-six feet and one inch (46’ 1”) (requested). SUMMARY: erect a boat dock ISSUES: uniquely shallow due to sedimentary deposits. ZONING LAND USES SF-2 Site North LA South East West SF-2 SF-2 SF-2 Single-Family Lake Austin Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council City of Rollingwood Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Preservation Austin Save Our Springs Alliance TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources ITEM04/1 July 21, 2025 Stephen Hawkins 1752 Channel Rd Austin TX, 78746 Property Description: ABS 329 SUR 2 GRAY T ACR .280 - UDI: 50.00% Re: C15-2025-0027 Dear Stephen, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-2- 1176(A)(1) at 1752 Channel Road. that any proposed or Austin Energy does not oppose existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. the request, provided Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Rosemary Avila, Planning Officer Infrastructure Services | Austin Energy 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, TX 78723 (512) 972-8488 Rosemary.avilla@austinenergy.com ITEM04/2 ITEM04/3 Portion of the City of Austin Land Development Code applicant is seeking a variance from: LDC 25-2-1176(A)(1): "A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline [into the lake], 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" to allow for building a dock 46'1" from the ____________________________________________________________________________ shoreline into the lake. ____________________________________________________________________________ (cid:21)(cid:28)(cid:26)(cid:42)(cid:31)(cid:37)(cid:36) (cid:6)(cid:11) (cid:23)(cid:24)(cid:40)(cid:31)(cid:24)(cid:36)(cid:26)(cid:28) (cid:15)(cid:31)(cid:36)(cid:27)(cid:31)(cid:36)(cid:30)(cid:41) The Board must determine the existence of, sufficiency of, and weight of evidence supporting the findings described below. …
BOA Variance Presentation Property Address: 1752 Channel Road, Austin, TX 78746 Case Number: C15-2025-0027 Site Plan #: SP-2025-0119D Presenter: Jon Fichter, Aqua Permits ITEM04/1-PRESENTATION 1752 Channel Road: ITEM04/2-PRESENTATION Seeking Variance From: LDC 25-2-1176(A)(1): "A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline [into the lake], 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" To Allow For: -The permitting and construction of a dock 46' 1" from the shoreline into the lake. ITEM04/3-PRESENTATION 1752 Channel Road ITEM04/4-PRESENTATION 1752 Channel Road ● ● ● Shown here is the site as seen today in an image taken from City of Austin GIS. The existing boat dock was constructed between 1960-1970 and is a grandfathered structure. The existing boat dock extends 49’ 9” from the shoreline. It is being replaced with a new boat dock in the same general location. ITEM04/5-PRESENTATION 1752 Channel Road ● ● ● This image shows the nearby docks along this stretch of lake channel The neighboring boat docks have all existed in a non-compliant, but grandfathered form, for at least 40 years or more. These docks historically have been constructed to extend greater than 30’ from the shoreline, as the depth of the lake in this area is too shallow to operate a functional boat dock at the 30’ length. ● Modern watercraft requires at least 4 ft. of water depth to operate - in this area the water depth is too shallow inside of the 30’ setback. ITEM04/6-PRESENTATION 1752 Channel Road The maximum length from shoreline allowed for a boat dock in Land Development Code 25-2-1176(A)(6) is insufficient in its application for this property. Due to the existing shallow lake conditions along this stretch of Lake Austin, the dock will need to be constructed at a greater length than the allowable 30’ from shoreline in order for the dock to be accessible via modern watercraft without running aground. Dredging of the lake bed is restricted to 25 cubic yards per address by code - in this location the amount of dredge needed to create basic navigability would exceed that amount (see below exhibit). Therefore, building deeper into the lake is required. ITEM04/7-PRESENTATION 1752 Channel Road ● Our proposed site plan (SP-2025-0119D, currently in review) proposes a new boat dock with a length of 46’ 1” from shoreline. ● ● …
REGULAR MEETING of the AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2025, 6:00 PM CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board 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 Amanda Rohlich, 512-974-1364, Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Andrea Abel Lisa Barden, Vice-Chair Marissa Bell Mark Bethell Joi Chevalier, Chair Beth Corbett Nitza Cuevas CALL TO ORDER Board member roll call. Hilda Gutierrez Kacey Hanson Erin McDonald Natalie Poulos Matt Simon Andrew Smith AGENDA 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 the minutes of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Regular Meeting from Monday, July 14, 2025. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Briefing on Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations, Greg McCormack, Program Manager II 3. Briefing on Austin-Travis County Food Plan Implementation, Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager at City of Austin and Yaira Robinson, Assistant Director of Environmental Programs at Travis County DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Discuss Board Member Advocacy Efforts Board discussion of Strategic Planning for next fiscal year Review Board Member Assignments DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM 7. 8. Discuss and take possible action on a City of Austin recommendation to support engaging in USDA-NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program to preserve farmland in Austin and Travis County Discuss and take possible action on a Travis County recommendation to support engaging in USDA-NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program to preserve farmland in Austin and Travis County FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and scheduling of 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 Amanda …
1. What is your idea for a project/focus area? 2. What would be the Board’s deliverable for this project? This is the thing you would like the Board to do in 2025-2026. For example, would it look like … a resolution, research, memo, Court or Council briefing or agenda request, a presentation, etc. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 3. What resources are needed to make this project happen? 4. How does this project relate to/support the Food Plan? This could be … people, time, money, connections, etc. *Note – this refers to the resources needed to create the Board’s deliverable (not the resources to make the big dream come true). Think about which Goals, Strategies, and/or values in the Food Plan this project aligns with/supports. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Recommendation Number: xxxxxxx: Support for engaging in USDA-NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program to preserve farmland in Austin and Travis County WHEREAS, the 2022 City of Austin State of the Food System Report indicates that less than 0.6% of the food consumed in Travis County is produced locally, and that approximately 16.8 acres of farmland are lost daily to development pressures, underscoring the critical need for dedicated agricultural land preservation efforts; and WHEREAS, land in Austin-Travis County is continuing to increase in value and decrease in quantity, the opportunity to invest in preserving a meaningful amount farmland will disappear as development spreads and land is permanently converted to other uses; and WHEREAS, agricultural lands are vital to local food security, environmental sustainability, emergency preparedness, and climate resilience; and WHEREAS, the Austin/Travis County Food Plan, approved by the Austin City Council in October 2024, includes strategic, measurable, and time-bound goals and strategies to strengthen food security, promote environmental sustainability, and address climate change; and WHEREAS, the Austin/Travis County Food Plan’s Goal 1 prioritizes expanding community food production, preserving agricultural lands, and increasing the amount of farmland dedicated to regenerative food production long-term in Austin and Travis County; and WHEREAS, Strategy 1.1 of the Food Plan calls for the preservation of land for food production in Central Texas through conservation easements, fee-simple purchases, and land-banking, ensuring that farmland remains dedicated to agricultural use; and WHEREAS, Strategy 1.2 directs the City of Austin and Travis County to pursue capital funding sources to finance the conservation of land for agricultural use through conservation easements or direct purchases; and WHEREAS, preserving agricultural land also supports the goals of the Austin Climate Equity Plan by promoting sustainable land use, strengthening local food systems, and reducing carbon footprints through localized food production; and WHEREAS, Natural Systems Goal 2 of the Austin Climate Equity Plan aims to protect 500,000 acres of farmland across the five-county region through legal conservation or regenerative agriculture programs by 2030; and WHEREAS, Link to the previous recommendation WHEREAS, farmland preservation supports multiple City priorities, including improving water quality, wildlife habitat preservation, ecosystem biodiversity, stormwater management, recreation, carbon sequestration, and food production. WHEREAS, the United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resource Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) invests in conservation easements through regional partnerships between municipal, county, and nonprofits, and land trusts using the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). WHEREAS, The Texas …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Recommendation Number: XXXXXX: Support for engaging in USDA-NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program to preserve farmland in Travis County WHEREAS, the 2022 City of Austin State of the Food System Report indicates that less than 0.6% of the food consumed in Travis County is produced locally, and that approximately 16.8 acres of farmland are lost daily to development pressures, underscoring the critical need for dedicated agricultural land preservation efforts; and WHEREAS, land in Austin-Travis County is continuing to increase in value and decrease in quantity, it is imperative to act quickly as the cost of action will only increase over time; and WHEREAS, agricultural lands are vital to local food security, environmental sustainability, emergency preparedness, and climate resilience; and WHEREAS, the Travis County Commissioners Court passed a Resolution of Support for the Austin-Travis County Food Plan on October 29, 2024, whose goals and strategies prioritize addressing local food security and environmental sustainability; and WHEREAS, the Austin/Travis County Food Plan’s Goal 1 prioritizes expanding community food production, preserving agricultural lands, and increasing the amount of farmland dedicated to regenerative food production long-term in Austin and Travis County; and WHEREAS, Strategy 1.1 of the Food Plan calls for the preservation of land for food production in Central Texas through conservation easements, fee-simple purchases, and land-banking, ensuring that farmland remains dedicated to agricultural use; and WHEREAS, Strategy 1.2 directs the City of Austin and Travis County to pursue capital funding sources to finance the conservation of land for agricultural use through conservation easements or direct purchases; and WHEREAS, Travis County has successfully managed agricultural leases on 845 acres of agricultural land through the Parks Land Stewardship Program; and WHEREAS, Travis County currently operates a Conservation Easement Program allowing landowners to preserve agricultural, natural, or cultural resources while retaining ownership of their property. This program, funded by voter-approved bond funds and supplemented by donations, has successfully preserved significant tracts of land and helps protect vital resources such as watersheds, wildlife habitats, and agricultural lands; and WHEREAS, the Conservation Easement Program has been a key tool for Travis County in its efforts to protect land from development, with more than $24.9 million approved by voters between 2011 and 2017 for the purchase of easements. The program prioritizes properties in conservation corridors and those with significant environmental or agricultural value, aligning with the broader goals of the Austin/Travis County Food …
REGULAR MEETING of the ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION August 11, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Austin City Hall, Room 1101 301 West 2nd St Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Animal Advisory 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 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 or in person, contact Christi Vitela at christi.vitela@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2792. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ryan Clinton, Chair, Travis County Nancy Nemer, Travis County Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Ann Linder, Vice Chair, D3 Dr. Paige Nilson, D4 Whitney Holt, D5 Jo Anne Norton, Parliamentarian, D7 Erin Ferguson, D8 Sarah Huddleston, D9 David Loignon, D10 Koby Ahmed, Mayor 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 the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on July 14, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports provided by Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Animal Services Office. 3. Staff briefing on Close Out Report on GoodFix Spay and Neuter Clinics and current Spay and Neuter count provided by Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Animal Services Office DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion of the Bond Election priorities as it relates to the delivery of animal services. 5. Discussion of heart worm testing and monthly preventative for animals at the Austin Animal Center. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 6. Good Fix Working Group recommendation regarding animal welfare policies and marketing priorities. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding animal welfare policies and marketing priorities. 8. Conduct officer election for Chair. 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 Christi Vitela, Office …
Animal Advisory Commission Minutes July 14, 2025 Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Monday, July 14, 2025 The Animal Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd St, Room 1101 in Austin, Texas. Parliamentarian Jo Anne Norton called the Animal Advisory Commission meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Erin Ferguson, D8 Whitney Holt, D5 David Loignon, D10 Jo Anne Norton, Parliamentarian, D7 Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Koby Ahmed, Mayor Ryan Clinton, Travis County Dr. Paige Nilson, D4 Sarah Huddleston, D9 Commissioners Absent: Ann Linder, Vice Chair, D3 Nancy Nemer, Travis County PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kaitlan Brandstetter – Implementation for ASO’s strategic plan Suzie Chase – Austin Pets Alive! Update Rochelle Vickery– TNR Group Termination Pat Valls-Trelles – Agenda Comprehension and Supporting Rochelle Vickery Julie Oliver- Support Rochelle Vickery, Staff Compliments, and Budget 1 Animal Advisory Commission Minutes July 14, 2025 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on April 14, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on April 14, 2025 were approved on Commissioner Holt’s motion, Commissioner Loignon’s second on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Linder and Commissioner Nemer were absent. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on June 9, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on June 9, 2025 were approved on Commissioner Holt’s motion, Commissioner Dulzaides’ second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Clinton abstained. Vice Chair Linder and Commissioner Nemer were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. 4. 5. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports provided by Jason Garza, Deputy Chief Animal Services Officer and Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Animal Services Office. The presentation was made by Jason Garza, Deputy Chief Animal Services Officer and Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Animal Services Office. Staff briefing regarding the Animal Services Office’s hot weather protocol by Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Robert Golembeski, Operation Manager, and Pat D’Angelo, Building Services Manager, Animal Services Office. The presentation was made by Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Robert Golembeski, Operation Manager, Animal Services Office and Pat D’Angelo, Building Services Manager, Building Services Department. Staff briefing regarding the Animal Services Office’s Three-Year Public Relations Plan by Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Animal Services Office, Melissa Pool, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Animal Services Office and Elizabeth Ferrer, Marketing …
REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT August 11, 2025 AT 5:30PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 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 email for elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-2202. remote participation by telephone. To remotely, register speak to CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice-Chair) ___Thomas Ates ___Jeffery Bowen ___Sameer S Birring ___Bianca A Medina-Leal ___Yung-ju Kim ___Brian Poteet ___Niccolo A Sacco ___Margaret Shahrestani ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Corry L Archer-Mcclellan (Alternate) ___Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) The Board of Adjustment may go into closed session to receive advice from legal counsel regarding any item on this agenda (Private consultation with legal counsel – Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code). AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meetings on July 14, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for July 14, 2025 PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Variance cases: 2. C15-2025-0025 George McQueen 506 Terrace Drive On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET, PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 1 foot (requested) in order to maintain a detached garage & carport for a Single-Family Residence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family - Neighborhood Plan zoning district (South River City Neighborhood Plan). 3. C15-2025-0026 Stephen Hawkins for Red Bud Partners, LP 1750 Channel Road On-Line Link: ITEM03 ADV PACKET, PRESENTATION 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 …
Outcome vs. Intake FY 25 Information is from October 1, 2024– July 31, 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 2025 4313 5275 9588 2025 4104 5066 9170 2025 -209 -209 -418 2025 3062 176 1053 239 141 8 387 5066 2025 2569 604 761 131 36 3 4104
