SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026, AT 12:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 4001 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Melanie Alley, 512-974-2679, dsdcredbsc@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Michael Francis, Chair Lisa Garza Myra Martinez Carrie Stewart, Fire Marshal (Ex Officio) Jeffrey Musgrove, Vice Chair Grant Gilker Manesh Nair Harrison Brown Mia Ibarra Raisch Tomlanovich SPECIAL CALLED MEETING RETREAT AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five 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. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS The Commission will receive presentations and training on each of the following topics: 1. 2. 3. Discussion of Retreat Goals and Objectives. Discussion led by Robert Moore, Division Manager - CRED, Austin Development Services. Case Review & Escalations Division Overview Presenter: Robert Moore, Division Manager - CRED, Austin Development Services. Commission Jurisdiction, Procedures, Authority, Obligations and Appeals Presenter: Sonya Herrera, Assistant City Attorney, Austin Law Department 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Life of a Case from Cradle to Grave Presenter: Daniel Armstrong, Division Manager, Code Field Inspections, Austin Development Services. Repeat Offender Program Overview Presenter: Matthew Noriega, Division manager, ROP, Austin Development Services Obtaining a Permit, Planning & Permitting Procedures Presenter: Steve Leitch, Chief Plans Examiner, Austin Development Services Presenter: Viktor Auzenne, Division Manager, Austin Development Services Discussion of Accounting Estimate for Cases Escalated to the Building and Standards Commission Presenter: Robert Moore, Division Manager, Austin Development Services Social Services & Outreach Programs Presenter: Scott Mata, Social Worker, Austin Development Services Presenter: Nicholas Gentry, Program Manager I, Austin Housing Department FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION Special Called Meeting BSC Retreat June 11, 2026 Objectives Introduction of Executive Staff & Presenters – Robert Moore Learn about the roles and responsibilities of the Case Review & Escalations Division (CRED). – Robert Moore Discuss Commission jurisdiction, procedures, authority, obligations and appeals. – Sonya Herrera Understand the life of a case from cradle to grave. - Dan Armstrong Objectives (Continued) Review Repeat Offender Program (ROP) History, Policy, and Requirements. – Matthew Noriega Understand permitting and how it relates to BSC cases. – Steve Leitch Cover BSC case processing expenses and relation to penalty off set. – Robert Moore Housing & Social Services Programs/Assistance – Scott Mata/Nicholas Gentry Development Services Department Executive Staff DSD Assistant Director Tracey Allen Support Services DSD Director Keith Mars Development Services Department Executive Staff DSD Assistant Director Daniel Word DSD Site & Subdivision Inspections & Code Compliance DSD Assistant Director Elaine Garrett DSD Environmental Tree Inspections & Enforcement & Code Compliance Development Services Department Executive Staff DSD Building Official Todd Wilcox DSD Assistant Director Brenda De La Garza Building Plan Review & Inspections Development Services Department Executive Staff DSD Acting Assistant Director Joydeep Goswami Land Development Review Development Services Department Executive Staff DSD Code Division Manager Mathew Noriega Repeat Offender Program DSD Code Division Manager Daniel Armstrong Code Compliance North Team Development Services Department Executive Staff DSD Chief Plans Examiner Steve Leitch Assistant City Attorney Sonya Herrera Oversees CRED program. Managerial support for team members. Serves as a liaison between DSDCC Executive Team, Law Department, Field staff and CRED staff. Attends Pre-BSC and BSC meetings. Reviews appeals and agendas. Code Division Manager Robert Moore Case Review & Escalations Attends all Pre-BSC and BSC meetings Oversees and monitors all cases with BSC Orders. Serves as a SPOC for City Law (non-compliant BSC cases submitted to City Law for further enforcement action. Ensures BSC Failure to Comply letters are sent to owner(s)/interested parties, for non-compliance of Supervisor Marlayna Wright the BSC Order. SPOC for demolition program. Assists in training CRED programs to field staff for the Code Compliance Academy and support sessions. Case Review & Escalaions (CRED) Coordinator/ liaison between DSDCC and BSC. Quality control & review of submitted cases. Prepares case exhibits and relevant material. Pre BSC communication with DSDCC staff. Facilitates cases and presents recommended …
Penalty Relief Considerations 1. If the property is residential, has the owner already received an in-house offset? (Code review analysts can respond). 2. How long did it take for the current property owner to comply with the BSC Order? (City staff can respond). o When did the current owner purchase the property? 3. Were there extenuating circumstances that caused the delay in achieving compliance, e.g. permits, lack of funds, a probate matter, litigation, a hazardous condition, etc.? 4. Is the property in the ROP program? If so, how long has the property been in the program? 5. Does City Staff consider this a low, medium or high complexity case? Note: All ROP cases are considered high complexity. 6. What evidence has the owner/representative presented to support a reduction by the BSC? 7. Did the property owner make efforts to stay in contact with DSD Code Compliance throughout the process and/or since the order was issued? 8. Did the owner or their representative attend the BSC hearing when the order was issued? 9. Was there a public safety issue regarding this property that required immediate action (i.e., action within 24 to 48 hours)? a. If so, did the owner take immediate action to address that issue/emergency? b. Was there testimony from Police or Fire regarding the public safety issue/emergency? c. Was there testimony from tenants, neighbors, the community at BSC or subsequent complaints after the order was issued? d. If so, was the owner responsive to those complaints?
