REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 2004 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the committee 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 Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Judah Rice, Chair Jeffrey Acton Trey McWhorter AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order or, for remote participation, no later than noon the day before the meeting, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on July 22, 2024. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on October 17, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing regarding previous historic sign cases in Austin and good practices from other cities. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. Discussion of Historic Sign Standards. Discussion of ways to approach concerns about structural issues in older buildings. 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 no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Cara Bertron at Austin Planning at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Operations Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Friday, October 17, 2025 – 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center Conference Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: x x x Jeffrey Acton Trey McWhorter Judah Rice DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Feedback on educational and outreach material use cases • Historic Preservation staff shared draft use cases with committee members • Committee members discussed identified gaps in educational and outreach materials and shared additional considerations for prioritizing material creation and updates 2. Potential update to historic sign standards • Committee members suggested moving this item to a future meeting to allow for more time to prepare and invite guest speakers 3. Ways to approach concerns about structural issues in older buildings • Committee members suggested moving this item to a future meeting to allow for more time to prepare and invite guest speakers 4. Cadence of in-person and hybrid meetings • • • Committee meetings occur once a month Only the Chair must be present in person for meetings, other committee members may join remotely Chair can appoint someone to chair for them if they are unable to attend the meeting in person 5. Discussion of items for future Committee agendas • • November Committee meeting to address historic sign standards and Historic Landmark Commission bylaws Future Committee meeting to discuss ways to approach concerns about structural issues in older buildings 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 the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974- 3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Operations Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at 512- 974-1446.
