CITY OF AUSTIN 2020 – 2021 2021 – 2022 2022 – 2023 2023 – 2024 2025 – 2026 FY 25-26 DRAFT ACTION PLAN PREPARED BY Housing Department PO Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767 Austin City Council Kirk Watson Mayor Council Members Natasha Harper-Madison, District 1 Vanessa Fuentes, District 2 José Velásquez, District 3 José "Chito" Vela, District 4 Ryan Alter, District 5 Krista Laine, District 6 Mike Siegel, District 7 Paige Ellis, District 8 Zohaib "Zo" Qadri, District 9 Marc Duchen, District 10 Table of Contents Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................... 2 AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) ........................................................................ 2 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b) ...................................................................................... 9 AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) ................................................................................. 11 AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c) ................................................................................................. 38 Expected Resources .................................................................................................................................... 39 AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) ........................................................................................... 39 Annual Goals and Objectives ...................................................................................................................... 48 Projects ................................................................................................................................................... 51 AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) ..................................................................................................................... 51 AP-38 Project Summary .......................................................................................................................... 54 AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) ............................................................................................. 80 Affordable Housing ..................................................................................................................................... 81 AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) ................................................................................................... 81 AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) ........................................................................................................... 85 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) ............................................................ 89 AP-70 HOPWA Goals– 91.220 (l)(3) ........................................................................................................ 96 AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.220(j) .................................................................................. 97 AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) .......................................................................................................... 105 Program Specific Requirements ................................................................................................................ 111 AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4) .................................................................... 111 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) ................................................................................ 113 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) ......................................................................................................... 116 Attachements………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………120 Attachment I: Draft Funding Table………………………………………………………………………………………….120 Attachment II B: ESG Program Standards………………………………………………………………………………..124 Attachment II C: Monitoring Plan……………………………………………………………………………………………145 Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction The City of Austin submits this FY 2025-26 Action Plan as the second of five Action Plans within the FY 2024-29 Consolidated Plan. The following section provides a concise summary of the FY 2025-26 Action Plan. The final document will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) no later than August 16, 2025. In FY 2025-26, the City of Austin expects to receive continued funding from HUD through four entitlement grants: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME); Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG); and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). In addition to federal funding from HUD, the City of Austin (City) appropriates local funds to the Housing Department, formerly the Housing and Planning Department (HPD), for affordable housing and community development …
City of Austin Housing Department FY 25-26 Action Plan Spending by Grant & Program Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Spending by ProgramTotal FY 25-26 Allocation: $7,321,442ProgramFunding AmountFunding %Infrastructure Development$2,500,000 34%Administration*$1,464,288 20%Architectural Barrier Removal- Owner$1,210,594 17%Childcare Services**$768,583 10%Minor Home Repair$619,405 8%Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan Program$428,939 6%Mental Health Services**$198,819 3%Senior Services**$130,814 2%Total$7,321,442*CDBG administrative spending is capped at 20% of total annual grant allocation. **These programs are categorized as "public services," a category capped at 15% of total annual grant allocation$2,500,000 ; 34%$1,464,288 ; 20%$1,210,594 ; 17%$768,583 ; 10%$619,405 ; 8%$428,939 ; 6%$198,819 ; 3%$130,814 ; 2%FY 25-26 CDBG Funding by ProgramInfrastructure DevelopmentAdministration*Architectural Barrier Removal- OwnerChildcare Services**Minor Home RepairHomeowner Rehabilitation Loan ProgramMental Health Services**Senior Services** HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Spending by ProgramTotal FY 25-26 Allocation: $3,272,549ProgramFunding AmountFunding %Tenant-Based Rental Assistance$1,419,448 43%Down Payment Assistance$871,337 27%Administration*$327,255 10%Rental Housing Development Assistance$245,441 7%Ownership Housing Development Assistance$245,441 7%Community Housing Development Organization $163,627 5%Total$3,272,549*HOME administrative spending is capped at 10% of total annual grant allocation. $1,419,448 ; 43%$871,337 ; 27%$327,255 ; 10%$245,441 ; 8%$245,441 ; 7%$163,627 ; 5%FY 25-26 HOME Funding by ProgramTenant-Based Rental AssistanceDown Payment AssistanceAdministration*Rental Housing Development AssistanceOwnership Housing Development AssistanceCommunity Housing Development Organization Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Spending by ProgramTotal FY 25-26 Allocation: $634,865ProgramFunding AmountFunding %Shelter Operation and Maintenance$318,478 50%Rapid Rehousing Programs$285,953 45%Administration$30,434 5%Total$634,865*ESG administrative spending is capped at 7.5% of total annual grant allocation. $318,478 ; 50%$285,953 ; 45%$30,434 ; 5%FY 25-26 ESG Funding by ProgramShelter Operation and MaintenanceRapid Rehousing ProgramsAdministration Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Spending by ProgramTotal FY 25-26 Allocation: $2,811,782ProgramFunding AmountFunding %Project Transitions$1,430,498 51%AIDS Services of Austin$1,072,873 38%Integral Care ATCIC$161,322 6%Administration*$84,353 3%ASHwell$62,736 2%Total$2,811,782*HOPWA administrative spending is capped at 3% of total annual grant allocation. $1,072,873 ; 78%$161,322 ; 12%$84,353 ; 6%$62,736 ; 4%FY 25-26 HOPWA Funding by ProgramAIDS Services of AustinIntegral Care ATCICAdministration*ASHwell
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 10th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on JUNE 10, 2025, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cynthia Jaso Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Lyric Wardlow Raul Longoria Valerie Menard Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cassandra Medrano Ebonie Trice Jenny Achilles (Vice Chair) Jo Anne Ortiz Nyeka Arnold Taniquewa Brewster Tisha-Vonique Hood Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Sonia Martinez Staff Members in Attendance Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) Jill Smith Mandy DeMayo Nefertitti Jackmon Veronica Samo CALL TO ORDER Chair Elias called the meeting to order at 6:45 PM, with 9 members present. Commissioner Brewster joined the dais at 6:50 PM, Vice Chair Achilles joined the dais at 6:55 PM, and Commissioner Arnold joined the dais at 6:57, bringing the total to 12 commissioners present. 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. Zenobia Joseph signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the May 13th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Lyric’s motion, Commissioner Ortiz seconded, the May 13th, 2025, minutes were approved on a 9-0-0 vote. Commissioners Brewster, Achilles, and Arnold were off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and action to select a new representative to the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board (Chair Elias). Chair Elias nominates Commissioner Ortiz to the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board. Commissioner Ortiz accepts the nomination. BRIEFING 3. Briefing on the CDC Annual Internal Review (Ed Blake, Program Manager, Housing Department). Chair Elias and Nefertitti Jackmon presented. 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 Community Development Commission, please contact Edward Blake at 512-974-3108. CDC Commissioners may contact CTM for email/technology assistance: 512-974-4357. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Jill Smith, Program Manager, Neighborhood …
AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE June 10, 2025 --12:00pm Hybrid Regular Called Meeting Waller Creek Center, Room 104 625 East 10th Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. The first 10 speakers to register will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns not on the agenda. To register, contact Emily Rafferty at emily.rafferty@austintexas.gov. The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on if applicable, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT TASK FORCE MEMBERS: Voting Members: Bill Moriarty Sarah Faust Hani Michel Perry Lorenz Todd Bartee Robert Mace, Vice Chair Paul DiFiore Madelline Mathis Jennifer Walker, Chair Ex Officio Non-Voting Members: Austin Water: Kevin Critendon Austin Energy: Kathleen Garrett Austin Resource Recovery: Donald Hardee Housing: Chase Bryan Innovation Office: Daniel Culotta Office of Climate Action and Resilience: Zach Baumer Parks and Recreation: Liana Kallivoka Watershed Protection: Ramesh Swaminathan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER – PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the meeting minutes from the Regular Called Task Force meeting on April 8, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on Lower Colorado River and Highland Lakes water supply conditions 3. Presentation of Q1 Water Management Strategy Implementation Report FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURN 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 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Liaison, Emily Rafferty at 512-972-0427, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force, please contact Emily Rafferty at 512-972-0427 or emily.rafferty@austintexas.gov.
Water Management Strategy Implementation REPORT First Quarter 2025, January – March Water Forward Task Force June 10, 2025 Contents 2 First Quarter Summary Notes Regarding Data Water Conservation Updates Water Loss Reduction Updates Reclaimed Water and Onsite Reuse Updates Conservation Outreach Updates Water Use and GPCD Water Supply Project Updates First Quarter Summary The sustainability of Austin’s water supply is critical to the City’s future. This is the first quarterly report on implementation of water management strategies in the 2024 Water Conservation and Water Forward Plans. Austin Water has committed to this regular reporting to provide the latest information for stakeholders to understand our progress. In the first quarter of Calendar Year 2025, Austin Water initiated many bedrock tasks of water management strategies, including this new process of reporting. Notes Regarding Data Quarterly reporting of strategy implementation is a groundbreaking effort undertaken by Austin Water. Several important metrics require both explanation and development. Some metrics will be available in future quarterly reports. Quarterly Data – All quarterly data should be considered preliminary and draft, subject to adjustment and revision at the end of the year and included in the annual report. Historical Data – Where possible, 2024 quarterly metrics are included for reference with the 2025 first quarter metrics. Not all metrics have historical data. Yield of Strategies – Estimated volumetric yields from strategies are included in the Water Conservation Plan (2029 and 2034) and the Water Forward Plan (2030). Austin Water is working to identify the volumetric yields of strategies as they are being implemented and report them in future reporting. 4 Water Conservation Updates New single family residential irrigation inspections started in October 2024 3 Commercial/Institutional water audits conducted with pre-approved Bucks for Business applications Commercial water audit training: 2 staff members were certified and local utilities are working to bring the training to Central Texas WaterWise Landscape and Rainscape applications increased by 900% and 350% respectively between Q1 2024 and Q1 2025 5 Water Conservation Metrics Residential Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 6 Drought Survival Tools Irrigation Upgrades Other Residential Programs Rainwater Harvesting Rebates WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2024 Q1 2025 Water Conservation Metrics Commercial Rebate Programs Approved Rebates Approved Rebates 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 …
Update on Lower Colorado River and Highland Lakes water supply conditions Average 1942 - Present Average 2008 - 2015 2024 Jan.-May 2025 Highland Lakes Inflows Highland Lakes Inflows t e e F - e r c A 250,000 225,000 200,000 175,000 150,000 125,000 100,000 75,000 50,000 25,000 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Lakes Buchanan & Travis Combined Storage Combined Storage of Lakes Buchanan and Travis January 1, 2005 through June 1, 2025 2.0M ac-ft Full Storage 1.4M ac-ft, DCP Stage 1 0.9M ac-ft, DCP Stage 2 0.75M ac-ft, DCP Stage 3 0.6M ac-ft, DCP Stage 4 t e e f - e r c a , e g a r o t S 2,200,000 2,000,000 1,800,000 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 U.S. Drought Monitor NOAA 3-month Outlook: July – Sep The seasonal outlooks combine long-term trends, soil moisture, and El Nino/Southern Oscillation. NOAA El Niño/Southern Oscillation Forecast ENSO-neutral is favored through the Northern Hemisphere through the Summer of 2025. 74% chance of ENSO- neutral in June-August 2025, chances exceeding 50% through August- October 2025. Lakes Buchanan & Travis Combined Storage Projections Questions?
Water Forward Task Force (WFTF) Water Forward 2024 Implementation Working Group May 13, 2025 Meeting Notes Teams Meeting, 12:00 pm Attendees: Paul DiFiore, WFTF Hani Michel, WFTF Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Austin Water Emily Rafferty, Austin Water Jennifer Walker, WFTF Water Forward 2024 Water Management Strategies Update ASR Update Marisa Flores Gonzalez provided an update on the Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project and recapped related Legislative updates. Marisa went over the original planned timeline for the ASR project. • Phase 1a - Desktop Study to identify most viable location for the project (2021-late 2023) • Phase 1b – Exploratory drilling and field testing. Will involve drilling test wells and conducting water quality testing in a laboratory setting. (Not started) • Phase 2 – Pilot ASR testing. Will involve injecting drinking water into a well to test water quality, operational, and other parameters. (Not started) • Phase 3 – Full scale ASR design and construction. (Not started) Marisa shared that AW completed the preliminary analysis desktop study analysis in late 2023. The team identified a potential location for field testing. Austin Water had begun initial community engagement regarding the proposed ASR project in 2022. Following feedback, outreach was paused in late 2023 to ensure communication proceeded in appropriate stakeholder order. In December of 2024, House Bill 1523 was filed by Representative Stan Gerdes that would prohibit an Austin Water ASR project within the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District jurisdiction. A working group was created by Representative Gerdes that included City of Austin and Bastrop stakeholders, including Bastrop County officials, City of Bastrop officials, utility providers, and the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District. This group began meeting on April 7th to discuss creating a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and share technical information related to the desktop study and the City of Austin’s plans for field testing. Marisa shared that there will be another working group meeting on May 19th to continue to discuss the MOU and partnership framework. The priorities of these discussions include safeguarding the aquifer and learning about desired community benefits in Bastrop County. A public hearing was held on April 23, 2025 regarding HB 1523. Austin Water Director, Shay Water Forward 2024 Implementation Working Group Meeting May 2025 Water Forward Task Force (WFTF) Water Forward 2024 Implementation Working Group May 13, 2025 Meeting Notes Ralls Roalson provided testimony. Stakeholders from Bastrop County also provided testimony. Austin Water provided a markup …
AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 10, 2025 The Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force convened in a Regular Called Meeting on June 10, 2025, with Social Distancing Modifications. Chair WALKER called the meeting to order at 12:05 pm. Members in Attendance: Jennifer Walker, Chair Paul DiFiore Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Kevin Critendon, Austin Water Chase Bryan, Housing Department Kathleen Garrett, Austin Energy Zach Baumer, Office of Climate Action and Resilience Members in Attendance Remotely: Hani Michel Bill Moriarty Perry Lorenz Sarah Faust Todd Bartee Austin Water Staff: Teresa Lutes Marisa Flores Gonzalez Emily Rafferty Brandon Niese Eric Anderson Young-Hoon Gin Kevin Kluge Matt Cullen Chastity Hodges Others in Attendance: Valerie Menard, PODER Carlos Pinon, PODER Marian Sanchez, PODER 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 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force liaison Emily Rafferty at 512-972-0427, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Page 1 of 2 Susana Almanza, PODER Pedro Hernandez, PODER Noé Elias, PODER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. Valerie Menard gave a public comment in-person. 2. Carlos Pinon gave a public comment in-person. 3. Marian Sanchez gave a public comment in-person. 4. Susana Almanza gave a public comment in-person. 5. Pedro Hernandez gave a public comment in-person. 6. Noé Elias gave a public comment in-person. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the meeting minutes from the regular called April 8, 2025, Task Force meeting. The minutes from the February 11th, meeting were approved on Member DIFIORE’s motion and Member BARTEE’ second on an 7-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND/OR REPORTS 2. Update on Lower Colorado River and Highland Lakes water supply conditions The presentation was made by Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Program Manager III, Austin Water. 3. Presentation of Q1 Water Management Strategy Implementation Report The presentation was made by Kevin Kluge, Division Manager, Water Conservation Austin Water. Chair WALKER adjourned the meeting at 1:32pm. The minutes were approved at the October 14, 2025, meeting on Hani Michel’s motion, Paul DiFiore’s second on an 6-0 vote with two vacancies. Task Force Members Todd …
ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION REFORM COMMITTEE Monday June 9th, 2025 11:00 AM Cepeda Branch Library 651 N Pleasant Valley Rd, Austin, TX 78702 CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Ian Steyaert (Chair); Amanda Masino; and Gerald Acuna CALL TO ORDER 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. Meeting minutes; August 25th, 2021 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing: Overview of C&D Qualified Processor Requirements and enforcement update DISCUSSION 3. Discussion: Meeting schedule for 2025 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 4 days before the meeting date. Please call Cahill Ordones at 512-978-1370 Austin Resource Recovery, or email cahill.ordones@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Construction and Demolition Reform Committee, please contact Cahill Ordones at cahill.ordones@austintexas.gov.
Construction & Demolition Recycling Ordinance Qualified Processors Background • C&D made up 23% of waste disposed in Texas MSW landfills in 2023 (TCEQ, 2023). • In 2009, the City of Austin adopted the Zero Waste Strategic Plan. • City-wide Zero Waste goal to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill by 90% by 2040. • Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) • Developed first rating system in the U.S. for evaluating sustainability of buildings in 1991. • Set diversion requirements for construction projects many years before the C&D Recycling Ordinance. Requirements Affected projects: 1. Beginning October 1, 2016, construction projects that exceed 5,000 square feet of new, added, or remodeled floor area; and 2. Beginning October 1, 2019, commercial and multifamily projects that require a demolition permit [§ 25-11-39(C)]. Project requirements: 1. May not dispose more than 2.5 pounds of materials per square foot of the project OR Shall divert a minimum of 50 percent of materials generated by the project for beneficial use [§ 15-6-150(B)]. 2. Requirements cont. A permittee shall provide the department a report at the same time it requests final inspections [§ 15-6-153(A)]. A report must include: 1. The quantity of materials delivered directly to a disposal facility (landfilled); and 2. The quantity delivered to a processor or end-user and diverted for beneficial use [§ 15-6-153(B)]. Metrics Year of Final Inspection 2025 292 40% 34% Affected Projects Submission Rate Compliance Rate 2024 708 68% 59% Affected Projects Submission Rate Compliance Rate 2023 752 81% 72% Affected Projects Submission Rate Compliance Rate As of May 20th, 2025. Compliance Efforts • Ordinance acknowledgment in permit applications • Notifications • Letters • Automated emails • C&D marketing campaign (June-August) • Billboards • Radio • Bus ads • Print ads • Digital ads Enforcement • Since 2023, we have initiated ~500 C&D compliance cases • Voluntary Compliance • Most effective use of staff resources and for attaining compliance • 60% of cases voluntarily submitted a diversion report • Non-compliance • A permittee that fails to meet requirements commits a Class C misdemeanor [§ 15-6-170] Qualified Processors (QPs) Purpose: • Provide a neutral, 3rd party to certify diversion • Decrease paperwork for general contractors QPs have a validated average diversion rate (ADR) that can be applied to the materials they process. i.e., Materials diverted by QP = tons delivered x ADR A permittee may deliver materials to a qualified processor to …
ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION C&D ORDINANCE REDORM COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 9, 2025 The Construction and Demolition Ordinance Reform Committee convened in a regular meeting on June 9, 2025, at Cepeda Branch Library, 651 Pleasant Valley Road in Austin, Texas. Chair Steyaert called the Board Meeting to order at 11:01 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Ian Steyaert, Gerald Acuna, Amanda Masino Staff in Attendance: Gena McKinley, Jason McCombs, Elizabeth Nelson, Tyler Markham, Cahill Ordones, Asya Vo, Natalie Regennitter APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the ZWAC C&D Ordinance Reform Committee Meeting on August 25, 2021. The motion approving the minutes of the regular ZWAC C&D Ordinance Reform Committee Meeting of August 25, 2021, were approved on Commissioner Acuna’s motion, Commissioner Steyaert’ s second, on a (2-0) vote. Commissioner Masino was absent. NEW BUSINESS (See attachment) 2. Staff presentation on C&D Qualified Processor Requirements and an update on enforcement of the C&D Ordinance CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 3. No citizens spoke during the opportunity for citizen communication. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Presentation on C&D Qualified Processor rules and C&D Ordinance enforcement. The presentation was made by Tyler Markham, Planner Principal of Austin Resource Recovery, and Asya Vo, Planner III of Austin Resource Recovery. DISCUSSION 5. The following topics were discussed by Commissioners, stakeholders, and Austin Resource Recovery Staff. The committee discussed Qualified Processor rules, process for reporting diverted material, enforcement and compliance, and the 2025 meeting schedule. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 1 6. Discussion of possible changes to the qualified processor rules to the C&D ordinance including diversion rates for RCI certified facilities and considering requiring all projects to use a qualified processor. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Acuna adjourned the meeting at 11:55 a.m. without objection. The minutes were unanimously approved at the October 9, 2025, meeting on Commissioner Steyaert’s motion, Commissioner Acuna second on a 3-0 vote. 2
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD June 09, 2025, SPECIAL CALLED MEETING 6:00 pm STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. 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 Hunter Maples, (512) 974-3120 or hunter.maples@austintexas.gov. The Urban Renewal Board reserves the right to go into closed session to discuss any of the items on this agenda as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 of 2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Sean Garretson and Garrett Scharton, Pleasant Hill Collaborative; Lex Miller, Rally Austin) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion and authorization of Chair Escobar to draft and sign letter of support regarding the credit enhancement requested by Pleasant Hill Collaborative for the future development of Blocks 16 & 18 Discussion and authorization of Chair Escobar to draft and sign letter of support regarding the height variance requested by Pleasant Hill Collaborative for the future development of Blocks 16 EXECUTIVE SESSION 4. 5. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD June 09, 2025, SPECIAL CALLED MEETING 6:00 pm STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Commissioners Byron Davis, Kobla Tetey, and Jacqueline Watson, and Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No Commissioners attended virtually. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins was absent. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. with five members present. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1 of 3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES No minutes were reviewed or approved. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Sean Garretson and Garrett Scharton, Pleasant Hill Collaborative; Lex Miller, Rally Austin) Sean Garretson, Pleasant Hill Collaborative, addressed the board. On Commissioner Watsons’ motion, seconded by Commissioner Davis the board has approved a new working group of stakeholders, which was approved with a vote of 5-0-0. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and authorization of Chair Escobar to draft and sign letter of support regarding the credit enhancement requested by Pleasant Hill Collaborative for the future development of Blocks 16 & 18 On Commissioner Watsons’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Davis, the board approved for Chair Escobar to draft and sign a letter of support addressed to the Mayor of the City of Austin, which was approved with a vote of 5-0-0. 3. Discussion and authorization of Chair Escobar to draft and sign letter of support regarding the height variance requested by Pleasant Hill Collaborative for the future development of Blocks 16 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Davis, the board approved for Chair Escobar to draft and sign a letter of support regarding the zoning change requested by Pleasant Hill Collaborative, which was approved with a vote of 5-0-0. EXECUTIVE SESSION 2 …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2025, 11:00 AM HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT’S LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E BEN WHITE, BLDG. 500 AUSTIN, TX 78741 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Mitchell Kreindler Farah Ahmed, Vice Chair 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 Matthew Chustz, 512-974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. The committee may go into a closed session under the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from legal counsel on any item on this agenda. CALL TO ORDER 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 from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting on May 5, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the Emergency Medical Services Captain - Communications written promotional examination administered on May 2, 2025, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.034, and the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, Rule 7. Discussion regarding whether the Commission questions the fitness for duty determination made of a City of Austin Emergency Medical Services Medic-Field, Michael Ozuna, by the Medic’s personal physician under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.081 and Rule 15.04 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Personnel Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. Discussion and possible action to appoint a physician to examine a City of Austin Emergency Medical Services Medic-Field, Michael Ozuna, and to submit a report to the Commission, the Emergency Medical Services Chief, and the medic pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 143.081 and Rule 15.04 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical …
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY JUNE 9, 2025 MINUTES FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2025 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Austin TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Farah Ahmed, Vice Chair Mitchell Kreindler, Commissioner Staff in Attendance: Jaclyn Gerban, Assistant City Attorney Matthew Chustz, M&CS Manager Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator Rogue Huitron, Civil Service Coordinator Meca Thompson, Civil Service Coordinator Abby Varela, MCS Coordinator Sylvester Martin, MCS Coordinator CALL TO ORDER Chair Thomas called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting on May 5, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on May 5, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Kreindler’s motion, Chair Thomas’ second on a 2-0 vote, with Vice Chair Ahmed off the dais. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY JUNE 9, 2025 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the Emergency Medical Services Captain - Communications written promotional examination administered on May 2, 2025, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.034, and the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, Rule 7. The motion to approve the appeal of exam question 53 and to accept answers B and D as correct, was approved on Commissioner Kreindler’s motion, Vice Chair Ahmed’s second on a 3-0 vote. 3. Discussion regarding whether the Commission questions the fitness for duty determination made of a City of Austin Emergency Medical Services Medic-Field, Michael Ozuna, by the Medic’s personal physician under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.081 and Rule 15.04 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Personnel Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. Items 3 and 4 were addressed concurrently. EXECUTIVE SESSION 6. Discussion and deliberation regarding whether there is reason to question the fitness for duty determination made of a City of Austin Emergency Medical Service’s Medic, Michael Ozuna, by the Medic’s personal physician pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.081 and Rule 15.04 of …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION June 9, 2025 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Nici Huff, at Nici.Huff@AustinEnergy.com or via phone at 512-972-8621. AGENDA Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Al Braden Chris Gillett Chris Kirksey Cyrus Reed Joshua Rhodes Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Kaiba White, Vice Chair Raul Alvarez Lauren Bellomy CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Meeting on May 12, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on the Green Building Program by Heidi Kasper, Director Energy Efficiency Services. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discuss and approve a recommendation on changing city code that relates to allowable methods for board and commission communications. 4. Discussion of electric landscaping equipment distribution event. 5. Discussion and approval of changes to the 2025 EUC meeting schedule. 6. Discussion and approval of recommendations on hiring process for new Austin Energy general manager. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Nici Huff at Austin Energy, at (512) 972-8621 or email Nici.Huff@AustinEnergy.com, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Electric Utility Commission, please contact Nici Huff at (512) 972-8621 or email Nici.Huff@AustinEnergy.com.
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250609-003 Date: June 9, 2025 Subject: Use of personal email addresses by City of Austin volunteer commissioners Motioned By: Commissioner Kaiba White, Vice Chair Seconded By: Commissioner Raul Alvarez Recommendation Allow for communications to and from City of Austin volunteer board and commission members to go to both official city email addresses and personal email addresses. Description of Recommendation to Council: The Electric Utility Commission respectfully requests that the Austin City Council amend the city code to allow volunteers serving on city commissions to use a combination of personal and city email accounts. Specifically, commissioners and city staff should be explicitly allowed to copy personal email addresses when emailing commissioners at city (BC) email addresses. A commissioner’s official city email address should still be included on all official communications. Rationale: The City of Austin Clerk’s Office has begun informing staff liaisons for City of Austin boards and commissions that they must only use commissioners’ official city email addresses, due to a requirement in city code. Prior to this recent guidance, some commissioners had requested that correspondence be directed to both their city email address and a personal email address that they check more frequently. This enabled volunteer commissioners to avoid missing communications from liaisons, other city staff, fellow commissioners, and the public. Making communicating with staff and fellow commissioners easier can make serving boards and commissions more accessible and allow commissioners to be more productive on behalf of the City of Austin. Many volunteer commissioners are also working at least one full-time job. Many also have other family and community responsibilities and commitments. Many already have more than one email account to keep up with and adding another can be a significant burden for some commissioners. Commissioners are informed during the mandatory trainings for commissioners that all communications about board or commission business are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act, regardless of what communication channel – city or personal – that the commissioner uses. Vote: 10-0 For: Chair Dave Tuttle; Vice Chair Kaiba; Commissioner Raul Alvarez; Commissioner Lauren Bellomy; Commissioner Cesar Benavides; Commissioner Johnathon Blackburn; Commissioner Al Braden; Commissioner Chris Gillett; Commissioner Chris Kirksey; Commissioner Cyrus Reed Against: None Abstentions: None Absent: Commissioner Joshua Rhodes Attest: Nici Huff Nici Huff, Staff Liaison
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250609-006 Date: June 9, 2025 Subject: Hiring New Austin Energy General Manager Motioned By: Commissioner Kaiba White, Vice Chair Seconded By: Commissioner Dave Tuttle, Chair Recommendation Establish decarbonization experience criteria for candidates and host public forum for finalists. Description of Recommendation to Council: The Electric Utility Commission recommends that the following be included in the hiring process for the next Austin Energy general manager: 1. Establishment of clear criteria for experience that align with the decarbonization goals of Austin Energy, as established by the City Council. 2. One or more hybrid format public forums for a short list (3-5) of finalists for the position that are open to the public and recorded. Attendees should have the opportunity to ask a question of the candidates. Rationale: The general manager of Austin Energy needs to be prepared for more than just operating an electric utility. Austin Energy is different from many utilities because it is publicly owned. And it is different even from many publicly owned utilities because of the priorities of the Austin community and the Austin City Council. The Austin City Council has repeatedly adopted plans that envision the phasing out of fossil fuels at the utility. Doing so will require several changes in programs, operations and policies at the utility. The next general manager must be someone who embraces this challenge and is eager to find solutions to difficult problems. The Austin Energy general manager must be comfortable with responding to the public in a productive way in times of crisis and as a regular course of business. The Austin Energy general manager at times becomes the most visible face of the city government. Engaging the public in a way that builds trust is essential. Participating in at least one public forum prior to being hired is one way to get a taste of how a candidate will approach responding to the public. Vote: 7-0-3 1 of 2 For: Chair Dave Tuttle; Vice Chair Kaiba; Commissioner Raul Alvarez; Commissioner Lauren Bellomy; Commissioner Cesar Benavides; Commissioner Al Braden; Commissioner Cyrus Reed Against: None Abstentions: Commissioner Jonathon Blackburn; Commissioner Chris Gillett; Commissioner Chris Kirksey Absent: Commissioner Joshua Rhodes Attest: Nici Huff Nici Huff, Staff Liaison 2 of 2
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 9, 2025 ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 9, 2025 The Electric Utility Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair Dave Tuttle called the Electric Utility Commission meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioner Dave Tuttle, Chair; Commissioner Cesar Benavides; Commissioner Al Braden; Commissioner Chris Gillett; Commissioner Chris Kirksey; Commissioner Cyrus Reed. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Kaiba White, Vice Chair; Commissioner Raul Alvarez; Commissioner Lauren Bellomy; Commissioner Jonathon Blackburn. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • Dale Bulla – Solar and battery storage • David Hogan – Solar activation issues at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church • Stan Pipkin – Solar installation obstacles • Jorge Vieiro – Solar Standard Offer, battery storage, gas peakers, and Fayette APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Meeting on May 12, 2025. The motion approving the minutes of the Regular Electric Utility Commission meeting of June 9, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Kirksey’s motion, Commissioner Reed’s second on an 10-0 vote, with Commissioner Rhodes absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on the Green Building Program by Heidi Kasper, Director Energy Efficiency Services. The Staff briefing was presented by Heidi Kasper, Director Energy Efficiency Services. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 9, 2025 3. Discuss and approve a recommendation on changing city code that relates to allowable methods for board and commission communications. The commission discussed the city code relating to email policies for commissioners and staff. The motion to recommend changes to the city code allowing for communications to and from City of Austin volunteer board and commission members to go to both official city email addresses and personal email addresses with an amendment was approved on Vice Chair White’s motion, Commissioner Alvarez’s second on a 10-0 vote with Commissioner Rhodes absent. 4. Discussion of electric landscaping equipment distribution event. The commission discussed the memo relating to the landscaping equipment distribution event in April 2025. 5. Discussion and approval of changes to the 2025 EUC meeting schedule. The commission discussed moving the July 2025 EUC meeting. 6. Discussion and approval of recommendations on hiring process for new Austin Energy general manager. The commission discussed the hiring process for the new Austin Energy general manager. The motion to …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 12, 2025 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:37 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Sameer S Birring, Jeffery Bowen, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Brian Poteet, Suzanne Valentine Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Yung-ju Kim, Maggie Shahrestani Board Members absent: Thomas Ates, Niccolo A Sacco, Michael Von Ohlen 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 meeting on April 14, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for April 14, 2025 The minutes from the meeting April 14, 2025, were approved on Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne, Board member Jeffery Bowen second, on 9-0 Vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Item03 C15-2024-0031 Withdrawn by applicant New Sign case(s): 2. C16-2025-0003 Colton Gohlke for Ascension Seton-Maria Vinhais 4900 Mueller Boulevard On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2, PART3; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-130 (Commercial Sign District Regulations) (B) to allow from one (1) freestanding sign (maximum allowed), to adding an additional nine (9) freestanding signs [total of eleven (11)] (requesting) in order to erect free-standing sign(s) for Ascension Dell Children’s Medical Center in a “PUD”, Commercial Sign District. Note: 25-10-130 - COMMERCIAL SIGN DISTRICT REGULATIONS. (A) This section applies to a commercial sign district. (B) One freestanding sign is permitted on a lot. Additional freestanding signs may be permitted under Section 25-10- 131 (Additional Freestanding Signs Permitted). (C) A roof sign may be permitted instead of a freestanding sign under Section 25-10-132 (Roof Sign Instead of Freestanding Sign). (D) Wall signs are permitted. (E) One flag for each curb cut is permitted. (F) This subsection prescribes the maximum sign area. (1) For signs other than freestanding signs, the total sign area for a lot may not exceed 20 percent of the facade area of the first 15 feet of the building. (2) For a freestanding sign, the sign area may …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet Item 02 DATE: Monday April 14, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0007 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Niccolo A Sacco (D6) ___Y____Sameer S Birring (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) ___-____Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Jay Hargrave OWNER: Hans Vaziri ADDRESS: 601 KINNEY AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code 25-2-492 Site Development Regulations (Maximum Height Requirements) & Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 3.4.1 (Height) to increase the height on a flat roof from 32 feet (maximum allowed) to 42 feet (requested), in order to complete a remodel/addition to attach a bedroom to an existing single- family residence in an “SF-3”, Single-Family zoning district. NOTE: LDC 25-2 Land Development, Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2: - Development Standards, Section 3.4.1 – Height. Height shall be measured vertically from the average of the highest and lowest grades adjacent to the building to: A. For a flat roof, the highest point of the coping; B. For a mansard roof, the deck line; C. For a pitched or hip roof, the gabled roof or dormer with the highest average height; or D. For other roof styles, the highest point of the building. ITEM02/1 BOARD’S DECISION: April 14, 2024 Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne motion to Postpone to June 9, 2025; Board member Michael Von Ohlen second on 11-0 votes; POSTPONED TO JUNE 9, 2025. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Madam Chair Diana Ramirez forITEM02/2 BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2025-0007 BOA DATE: Monday, April 14th, 2025 ADDRESS: 601 Kinney Ave OWNER: Hans Vaziri COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: Jay Hargrave …
Hi there Elaine, I have reviewed the details for Case Number C15-2025-0007 and I have some significant concerns about this work. This is my first time interacting with this sort of process, so please let me know what can help me make my case that this work should not be permitted. I believe that the Area Character will be significantly negatively impacted as the proposed extension will loom over our property and remove the natural beauty of the green barrier that is currently there; to that end I believe the Application for Variance has been completed in bad faith and is not honest in its suggestion that the work will be minimally visible from adjacent properties. Below I provide more details on my concern: I, Parham Michael Ossareh, have lived in Unit #24 of 1529 Barton Springs Road (highlighted in green below) since February 2015. My home is immediately down the canyon from the proposed work at 601 Kinney Ave (highlighted in red below). The proposed extension (orange below) will remove the natural green barrier which provides privacy between our properties. If this work is completed it'll result in a very important part of the appeal and value of my property being diminished significantly. It will also impact my neighbor, Thomas Stevenson, who lives at Unit 23. This natural barrier is also home to foxes and many birds which provide us joy and provide immense emotional value. ITEM02/30 Here is a photo from our backyard of the green barrier, this work will result in completely destroying that and we'll be left looking at the underside of the proposed extension; I have highlighted the proposed extension area in orange. I also have significant concerns that the work will result in changed water run off which will impact the foundations of our existing buildings. 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I own and live in the Villas of Lost Canyon and this construction will greatly affect our homes. We are most concerned about erosion, drainage, and additional flooding …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2025-0019 BOA DATE: Monday, June 9th, 2025 ADDRESS: 7211 Ridge Oak Rd OWNER: Rafael & Kathryn Reyes COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 AGENT: N/A ZONING: SF-2-CO-NP (West Oak Hill) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 19 BLK A WOODS OF LEGEND OAKS SEC 1 VARIANCE REQUEST: increase the fence height from six (6) feet (maximum allowed) to eight feet four inches (8’4”) feet (requested). SUMMARY: erect a maximum fence of up to 8 ft 4 inches along both interior side property lines and rear property line. ISSUES: topography ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-2-CO-NP SF-2-CO-NP SF-2-CO-NP SF-2-CO-NP SF-2-CO-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Circle C Neighborhood Assn. Covered Bridge Property Owners Association, Inc. Estates of Loma Vista HOA Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods (OHAN) Oak Hill Neighborhood Plan – COA Liaison Oak Hill Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Oak Hill Trails Association Save Barton Creek Association Save Our Springs Alliance TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources Woods of Legend Oaks ITEM03/1 May 21, 2025 Kathryn Reyes 7211 Ridge Oak Rd Austin TX, 78749 Property Description: LOT 19 BLK A WOODS OF LEGEND OAKS SEC 1 Re: C15-2025-0019 Dear Kathryn, 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 25-2-899 at 7211 Ridge Oak 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 ITEM03/2 ITEM03/3 Portion of the City of Austin Land Development Code applicant is seeking a variance from: Section 25-2-899 Fences as Accessory Uses from the 6’ (required) to fence height of no more ____________________________________________________________________________ than 8 feet 4 inches along property fence line. ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ (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 …
BOA Monthly Report July 2024-June 2025 MAY 12, 2025 Granted 9 1. 25-10-130 (Commercial Sign District Regulations) (B) to allow from one (1) freestanding sign (maximum allowed), to adding additional freestanding signs 2. 25-6-471 (Off-Stret Parking) (B) to reduce the minimum on-site accessible space and 25-6-474 (Parking Facilities for Persons with Disabilities) (B) to reduce the minimum on-site accessible space. 3. Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 3: - Definitions and Measurement, Section 3.3 (Gross Floor Area), 3.3.3 (B) to exclude a habitable portion of a building that is below grade if the habitable portion does not extend beyond the first story footprint 4. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the front yard setback 5. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from: Lot size requirements from 10 acres and Lot width to decrease 6. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from: setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback and impervious coverage requirements to increase I.C. 7. 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height 8. #20050818-064, PART 7 (Residential District) (4) from: lot size requirements to decrease the minimum lot size 9. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from impervious coverage requirements to increase I.C. Postponed 0 Withdrawn 1 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations): Height Requirements to increase the height, Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback, Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback, Building Coverage to increase, Impervious Coverage to increase and 25-2- 832 (Private Schools) (1) a site must be located on a street that has a paved width. Denied 0 Discussion Items 2 MAY 2025 Interpretations 0 new inquiries (Added MAY12# 2025) The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: (3) Thomas Ates, Niccolo A Sacco, Michael Von Ohlen (1 vacant alternate position) 27 23 2 4 24 April 14, 2025 Granted 1 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from lot width requirements to decrease: the front lot width and rear flag lot width Postponed 1 1. 25-2-492 Site Development Regulations (Maximum Height Requirements) & Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 3.4.1 (Height) to increase the height on a flat roof Withdrawn 0 Denied 0 Discussion Items 1 April 2025 Interpretations 0 new inquiries (Added April 14# 2025) The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: none absent (1 vacant alternate position) …
Residential Review at the City of Austin June 9th, 2025 Building a Better Austin Together ITEM02/1-PRESENTATION TOPICS • What Residential Plan Review permits • Zoning Review • What can be built? • Red Flags • Expired Permits • Permit Requirements • Special Exemptions • Substandard Lots • Fences as Accessory Uses • Q&A Building a Better Austin Together 2 ITEM02/2-PRESENTATION Residential Overview We permit residential building types that fall under the International Residential Code (IRC) and their accessory structures. a. b. c. d. e. f. One- and two-family dwelling units no more than (3) stories above grade Triplexes Townhouses that are no more than (3) stories above grade and don’t have overlapping units Pools Garages & carports New Construction, Additions, Interior Remodels, Garage Conversion, Patio Enclosure, Fences Building a Better Austin Together 3 ITEM02/3-PRESENTATION Zoning Review 1. Zoning a. Common classifications i. ii. iii. iv. v. LA RR DR SF-1, SF-2, SF-3, SF-4A, SF- 5, SF-6 MF b. (+/- 60) neighborhood plans c. (6) NCCD’s d. Conditional Overlays e. Subchapter F f. PUDs g. Driveway & Sidewalk h. Parking i. Use i. ii. Single family Two Unit, Duplex, Three- Unit Accessory Uses iii. Building a Better Austin Together 4 ITEM02/4-PRESENTATION What can be built? • Depends on the zoning classification and the existing conditions – Refer to LDC 25-2-491 and 25-2-492 Building Coverage Impervious Coverage Setbacks Building Height a. b. c. d. e. Minimum Lot Size (length/width) f. g. Floor to Area Ratio (FAR – Subchapter F) Number of dwelling units • How to find a property’s • zoning: http://www.austintexas.gov/gis/pro pertyprofile/ Building a Better Austin Together 5 ITEM02/5-PRESENTATION Red Flags Unpermitted work needs to be permitted and is to be included with the proposed scope of work. Converted garage 1. 2. Windows &/or the interior does not match the age of the house Changes in building lines/additions 3. 4. No permit found Building a Better Austin Together 6 ITEM02/6-PRESENTATION Expired Permits • • • • If solely a remodel or stand alone trade permit before March 2007, the permits can be voided Can be reactivated if they have not been reactivated in the past If previously received a reactivation, a review of the project will need to be conducted before reactivation Age of permit might qualify for a life safety inspection once reactivated Building a Better Austin Together 7 ITEM02/7-PRESENTATION PERMIT REQUIREMENTS Expired Permits • • Work done w/o permit …
Environmental Considerations for Austin’s Lakes Presented to: Board of Adjustment June 9, 2025 John Clement Environmental Conservation Program Manager ITEM03/1-PRESENTATION LAKE AUSTIN - Finding the Balance • Drinking Water • Residential • Commercial • Boating/Marina • Parkland • Fishing • Passive Recreation ITEM03/2-PRESENTATION Environmental Issues Zebra Mussels Bank Erosion Shoreline Erosion Poor Shoreline Habitat Non-Complying Structures Compliance/Work Without Permits Wave Impacts ITEM03/3-PRESENTATION Riparian Zone Functions A robust shoreline vegetative community improves water quality, prevents erosion, and aids in flood control. Trees & deep-rooted plants prevent erosion. Dense shoreline development degrades shoreline health. ITEM03/4-PRESENTATION Poor Riparian Function VS Good Riparian Function Poor Functioning Well Functioning ITEM03/5-PRESENTATION Costs of Degraded Water Quality ▪ Water treatment costs due to suspended sediment ▪ Algae proliferations ▪ Poor fishery ▪ Lowered Austin Lake Index scores in ▪ Habitat ▪ Invertebrates ▪ Vegetation ITEM03/6-PRESENTATION Environmental Review • Site plan & Subdivision compliance with LDC 25-8 Subchapter A • Boat docks/shoreline modifications/shoreline access require site plans • DSD environmental review staff • CWQZ compliance • Erosion controls • Restoration • Cut/Fill • WPD environmental review staff • CEF setbacks • Bulkheads • Dredging • Land capture/fill in the lake • Floodplain modifications & restoration (riparian functioning) ITEM03/7-PRESENTATION § 25-8-261(C) – Critical Water Quality Zone CWQZ on all lakes: - The CWQZ is a buffer that restricts the type and intensity of development near waterways - 75’ from shoreline (492.8 msl) for single family - 100’ for all other uses Trams Stairs Gangways ITEM03/8-PRESENTATION § 25-8-261(C) – Critical Water Quality Zone Unpermitted fill in lake (1) A dock, bulkhead or marina, and necessary access and appurtenances, are permitted in a critical water quality zone subject to compliance with Chapter 25-2, Subchapter C, Article 12 (Docks, Bulkheads, and Shoreline Access). (2) A retaining wall, bulkhead, or other erosion protection device may not capture or recapture land from a lake unless doing so is required to restore the shoreline to whichever of the following boundaries would encroach the least into the lake: (1) the shoreline as it existed 10 years prior to the date of application, with documentation as prescribed by the Environmental Criteria Manual; or (2) the lakeside boundary of the subdivided lot line. (3) A bulkhead may be replaced in front of an existing bulkhead once, if: (1) the existing bulkhead was legally constructed; and (2) construction of the replacement bulkhead does not change the location of the …
COMPATIBILITY • What it is and how it works • Christine Barton-Holmes, CNUa, LEED AP • Program Manager, Land Use Review, Development Services Department ITEM04/1-PRESENTATION Compatibility is found in Chapters 25.2 and 25.8 of the Land Development Code One t0 three dwelling units, zoned SF-5 or more restrictive, trigger compatibility Compatibility requirements are stricter than base zoning Compatibility affects setbacks, height, lighting, noise, and building materials What is Compatibility? ITEM04/2-PRESENTATION How does Compatibility work? • Setbacks and height are required to be stepped back from residential uses. • The intent is to limit commercial uses’ impact on neighboring residences • Typical setback requirements are 25 feet from abutting residential, or 15’ if the site is less than 75’ wide • Height is limited to 40’ less than 50’ away from a triggering property; 60’ between 50’ and 75’ away; and base zoning limits beyond 75’ ITEM04/3-PRESENTATION Property Line Compatibility Setbacks • The Compatibility Buffer has two parts. • The 10’ wide Screening Zone adjoins the triggering property • The 15’ Restricted Zone begins at the edge of the Screening Zone, for a total setback of 25’. • Setbacks may be less depending on the size of the site but will always have a Screening Zone. • No vertical structures may be built in either Zone ITEM04/4-PRESENTATION WHAT’S ALLOWED IN THE SETBACK? SCREENING ZONE RESTRICTED ZONE • Landscaping • Fences/walls/berms • Landscaping • Fences/walls/berms • Paths/walkways/public use trails • Surface parking, driveways, alleys • Utility infrastructure if necessary • Utility infrastructure • Private open space • Refuse receptacles (screened) • Bike racks, benches, water features • Windowsills, bay windows, balconies etc. by no more than two feet • Private open space • Bike racks, benches, water features ITEM04/5-PRESENTATION WHAT DOES COMPATIBILITY LOOK LIKE? ITEM04/6-PRESENTATION WHAT DOES COMPATIBILITY LOOK LIKE? ITEM04/7-PRESENTATION
Site Plan Review for Boat Docks ITEM05/1-PRESENTATION What Site Plan reviews… • Site information - Zoning and use - Plat - Size of the lot • Setbacks - 10’ from adjacent property line - 75’ or 25’ if platted prior to April 22, 1982 or lot less than 200’ deep. • Proposal Types - bulkhead, retaining wall, dock, non-mechanized pedestrian access facility, or marina. ITEM05/2-PRESENTATION Structure Information • Square footage - A maximum of 1,200 sq. ft. • Dock height – 30 ft. • Extension into the lake – 30 ft. • Navigational safety light at furthest extension • Maximum of 20% of the shoreline in width • Allowed up to 2 motorboats • Must be at least 66% open on all sides. • Allowed 48 sq. ft. of storage space. • Cluster docks allowed 600 sq. ft. for each unit ITEM05/3-PRESENTATION Non-complying Structures • Removal of no more than 50% of walls and supporting structures • Replacement or repair of structural elements including framing. • Damaged or destroyed non-complying docks may be restored to its original footprint within 12 months - Evidence of original footprint - Insurance claim for structure ITEM05/4-PRESENTATION Thank You! Clarissa Davis Clarissa.Davis@austintexas.gov (512)974-1423 ITEM05/5-PRESENTATION
7211 Ridge Oak Road – Board of Adjustment Presentation Fence Height Variance Request ITEM03/1-PRESENTATION The Reyes Family at 7211 Ridge Oak Rd • • Request: up to 8’4”foot fence variance for specific portions of our property This request meets the City of Austin's criteria under Section 25-2-473 ITEM03/2-PRESENTATION ITEM03/3-PRESENTATION 1. Unique Conditions Causing Hardship HIGHER FINISHED FLOOR ELEVATION CREATES SLOPE TOWARD NEIGHBORS NEIGHBORING HOMES ARE CLOSE AND TWO-STORY, CAUSING PRIVACY ISSUES 6-FOOT FENCE IS INADEQUATE FOR BLOCKING VIEWS INTO NEIGHBORS LIVING AREAS ITEM03/4-PRESENTATION Slope & Elevation Reference (natural grade) Orange gradient from city website shows >15% slope in natural grade Source: https://maps.austintexas.gov/GIS/PropertyProfile/ 7211 Ridge Oak Adjoining fence neighbors Fencing on city- documented areas of slope greater than 15% ITEM03/5-PRESENTATION 2. Hardship is Not Self-Imposed SLOPE, HOUSE POSITIONS & TREES EXISTED BEFORE OUR REQUEST MATURE TREES CREATE SAFETY CONCERNS WITH CLIMBABLE LIMBS OUR CHILDREN HAVE SCALED EXISTING 6-FOOT FENCE IN REAR ADJACENT PROPERTY ITEM03/6-PRESENTATION Pre-Existing Conditions to rear adjacent property (6309 Poncha Pass) • Reduced privacy and hardship due to FFE being above 48” in addition to natural slope. Light trespass from neighboring flood lights and tree lighting • • 2 Mature trees along fence line that have been scaled & climbed by our children. • Neighbor’s fence is vertical pickets with horizontal support pickets on our side + capped at the top allowing for easy climbing access by our children. View from our side ITEM03/7-PRESENTATION Pre-existing Conditions View from other side (6309 Poncha Pass) View of our primary bedroom, living room and kitchen from rear adjacent fence line at 6’ Picture from rear adjacent neighbor’s yard showing visibility into living space (kitchen and primary bedroom) b/c of FFE ITEM03/8-PRESENTATION Finished Floor Elevation Street facing view Rear facing view measuring FFE at 38” in rear and 41” on side ITEM03/9-PRESENTATION 3. Necessary for Reasonable Use Taller fence has already shown benefits of reducing light trespass into our home and private living space Increases privacy, safety and comfort by addressing direct visibility, sightlines, and peaceful/usable outdoor space. Protects against unleashed dogs in adjoining yards by addressing the current topography and tree layout. ITEM03/10-PRESENTATION 4. Minimum Deviation Required Neighbor support letters agreeing to fence A NARROWLY FOCUSED REQUEST REQUESTING UP TO 8’4” FENCE WHERE PRIVACY/SAFETY ISSUES ARE MOST SEVERE, BELOW 8’ IN AREAS IT IS NOT AS RELEVANT LETTERS OF SUPPORT FROM NEIGHBORS ITEM03/11-PRESENTATION 5. No Adverse Impact Enhances neighborhood privacy and safety …
REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT June 9, 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 meeting on May 12, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for May 12, 2025 PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Previous Postponed Variance cases: 2. C15-2025-0007 Jay Hargrave for Hans Vaziri 601 Kinney Avenue On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2, NO PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code 25-2- 492 Site Development Regulations (Maximum Height Requirements) & Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 3.4.1 (Height) to increase the height on a flat roof from 32 feet (maximum allowed) to 42 feet (requested), in order to complete a remodel/addition to attach a bedroom to an existing single- family residence in an “SF-3”, Single- Family zoning district. NOTE: LDC 25-2 Land Development, Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2: - Development Standards, Section 3.4.1 – Height. Height shall be measured vertically from the average of the highest and lowest grades adjacent to the building …
