City of Austin City Council met Nov. 6.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The following represents the actions taken by the Austin City Council in the order they occurred during the meeting. While the minutes are not in sequential order, all agenda items were discussed. The City Council of Austin, Texas, convened in a regular meeting on Thursday, November 6,2025, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX.
PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamation -Austin Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated Day To be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes
Proclamation -Jim Franklin Day -To be presented by Council Member Jose “Chito” Vela Proclamation Carmen Rangel Day To be presented by Council Member Jose Vetasquez
Proclamation Community Wildfire Protection Plan Day -To be presented by Council Member Marc Duchen
Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes called the Council Meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Watson was absent.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were acted on by one motion.
1. Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council Regular meeting of October 9,2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the Austin City Council Regular meeting of October 9,2025, was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri’§ motion, Council Member Harper-Madison’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
2. Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 2 to the interlocal agreement with Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center d/b/a Integral Care for the Diversion Pilot, a multi-partner mental health diversion pilot program, to extend the current term of the agreement through December 31,2026, at no additional cost to the City. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 2 to the interlocal agreement with Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center, doing business as Integral Care, was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Harper-Madison’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
3. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County Community Supervision and Corrections Department for a community service collaboration program for a term of five years beginning December 1,2025. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County Community Supervision and Corrections Department was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Harper-Madison’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
4. Approve a resolution authorizing an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws for the Austin-Travis County Sobriety Center Local Government Corporation d/b/a The Sobering Center to align the expiration dates of board member terms. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Resolution No. 20251106-004 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Harper-Madison’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
5. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement, including four one-year extensions, among the City of Austin, Travis County, and WorkSource -Greater Austin Area Workforce Board, a/k/a Workforce Solutions Capital Area, relating to the functions. responsibilities, roles, and relationships of the parties in the delivery of workforce development services in alignment with the Texas Workforce and Economic Competitiveness Act and related regulations. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact, no City funding is required.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement, including four one-year extensions, among the City of Austin, Travis County, and WorkSource -Greater Austin Area Workforce Board, also known as Workforce Solutions Capital Area, was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Harper-Madison’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
6. Authorize a contract for elevator and escalator repair and preventive maintenance services for Austin Aviation with Schindler Elevator Corporation, for an initial term of three years with up to two 1 -year extension options in an amount not to exceed $ 12,214,346, Funding: $2,736,203 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. $227,580 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The motion authorizing a contract with Schindler Elevator Corporation was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Harper Madison’§ second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
7. Authorize a contract for enterprise-level licensing, maintenance, and support for the City’s existing Geographic Information System platform for Austin Technology Services with Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc. dba Environmental Systems Research Institute Aka Esri. for an initial term of three years with up to one 1-year extension option in an amount not to exceed S13,192,000. Funding: $2,750,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The motion authorizing a contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc., doing business as Environmental Systems Research Institute, also known as Esri, was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Harper-Madison’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
8. Authorize a contract for electrical switchgear preventative maintenance and installation for Austin Energy and Austin Aviation with Absolute Testing Services, for an initial term of one year with up to two 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $3,615,000. Funding: $582,084 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. $522,500 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The motion authorizing a contract with Absolute Testing Services was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Harper-Madison’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
9. Ratify a contract for construction services for the Fifth Street and Nueces Emergency Chilled Water Line Repairs Project for Austin Energy with Primoris Energy Services Corporation in an amount not to exceed $ 1,206,947. Funding: $ 1,206,947 is available iii the Capital Budget of Austin Energy.
The motion to ratify a contract with Primoris Energy Services Corporation was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Harper Madison’§ second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
10. Authorize three contracts for carbon credit broker services for all City departments with Anew Carbon Development, LLC, Carbonbetter Climate Services LLC, and Natural Capital Partners Incorporated dba Climate Impact partners LLC, for an initial term of two years with up to three 1 -year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,060,000. Funding: $126,667 is available in the Operating Budget of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The motion authorizing three contracts with Anew Carbon Development, LLC, Carbonbetter Climate Services LLC, and Natural Capital Partners Incorporated, doing business as Climate Impact partners LLC, was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Harper-Madison’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
11. Authorize a contract for a Colony Park displacement mitigation strategy for Austin Housing with Mend Collaborative, Inc, in an amount not to exceed $350,000. Funding: $350,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Housing. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The motion authorizing a contract with Mend Collaborative, Inc, was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Harper-Madison’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
12. Authorize a contract for original equipment manufacturer parts and services for PB Loader and Petersen refuse, recycling, and collection truck bodies, equipment, and components for Austin Fleet Mobility Services with Texas Packer and Loader Sales Inc. dba Texas Pack + Load, for an initial term of two years with Lip to three 1-year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $521,850. Funding: $86,975 is available in the Operating Budget of Fleet Mobility Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding iii future budgets.
The motion authorizing a contract with Texas Packer and Loader Sales Inc., doing business as Texas Pack + Load, was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Harper-Madison’§ second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
13. Authorize a contract for original equipment manufacturer parts, repair services, and preventive maintenance for Vermeer vacuum trucks and equipment for Austin Fleet Mobility Services with Vermeer Equipment of Texas LLC dba Vermeer Texas-Louisiana, for an initial term of three years with up to two 1 -year extension options in an amount not to exceed S 1,655,000. Funding: S331,092 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Fleet Mobility Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The motion authorizing a contract with Vermeer Equipment of Texas LLC, doing business as Vermeer Texas-Louisiana, was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Harper-Madison’§ second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
14. Authorize a contract for residential dumpster collection services for Austin Resource Recovery with Texas Disposal Systems Inc dbaa Texas Disposal Systems. for an initial term of three years with up to two 1 -year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Funding: $458,333 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The motion authorizing a contract with Texas Disposal Systems Inc, doing business as Texas Disposal Systems, was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Harper-Madison’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
15. Authorize a contract for maintenance, support, and upgrade of meter testing software and updated hardware for Austin Energy with Radian Research Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to four 1 -year extension options iii an amount not to exceed $1,917,207. Funding: $1,427,961 is available in the Capital Budget ofAustin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding iii future budgets.
The motion authorizing a contract with Radian Research Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Harper-Madison’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
16. Authorize a contract for emergency response training tailored to industrial work environments for Austin Energy with Lee Vernon/True North Medical & Safety LLC, for an initial term of one year with up to two 1-year year extension options in an aniount not to exceed $375,000. Funding: $100,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The motion authorizing a contract with Lee Vernon/True North Medical & Safety LLC was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Harper-Madison’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
17. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to accept and appropriate $175,000 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services, Community Policing Development Microgrants Program for the Youth Led Recruiting Model Implementation Project. Funding: $175,000 is available from the U.S. Department of Justice. A City funding match is not required.
Ordinance No. 20251106-017 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Harper-Madison’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
18. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to accept and appropriate $200,000 in grant funds from the U,S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services, for the Mental Health and Wellness Act implementation project. Funding: S200,000 is available from the U.S. Department of Justice. A City funding match is not required.
Resolution No. 20251106-018 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri’§ motion, Council Member Harper-Madison’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
19. Authorize payment to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in an amount not to exceed $103,937 for return of grant funds related to the Texas Emissions Reduction
Plan. Funding: $103,937 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery.
The motion authorizing payment to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in an amount not to exceed $103,937 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Harper-Madison’§ second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
20. Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies, and to public facility corporations; removal and replacement of members: and amendments to board and commission bylaws.
The following appointments and certain related waivers were approved on consent on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Harper-Madison’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
Nominations
Board/Nominee Nominated by
Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals
William Wood Council Member Laine
Ethics Review Commission
Claire Reynolds Council Member Laine
Joint Inclusion Committee
Tannya Oliva-Martinez Human Rights Commission
Joint Inclusion Committee (Alternate)
Melinda “Mindy” Avitia Human Rights Commission Waivers
Approve a waiver of the attendance requirement in Section 2-1-26 of the City Code for the service of Austin Adams on Commission on Aging. The waiver includes absences through today’s date.
21. Approve a resolution relating to residential tenant and applicant protections and eviction prevention; and initiating updates to the Guidelines and Lease Addendum. which are part of the City’s Rental Housing Development Assistance Program. Council Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri, Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member Ryan Alter, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Jose Velasquez.
Resolution No. 20251106-021 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Harper-Madison’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
22. Approve a resolution appointing a City Auditor and establishing compensation and benefits. Council Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Marc Duchen, Council Member Jose “Chito” Vela.
Resolution No. 20251106-022 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Harper-Madison’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
23. Approve a resolution relating to compliance and enforcement of requirements that apply to properties that receive funds from the City’s Rental Housing Development Assistance (RHDA) Program or are required to use the RHDA Lease Addendum. Council Sponsors: Council Member Mike Siegel, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Jose Velasquez, Council Member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri.
Resolution No. 20251106-023 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri’§ motion, Council Member Harper-Madison’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
Item 24 was pulled for discussion.
25. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to present an implementation plan for a homeless encampment management dashboard, provide a comprehensive plan for coordination with partner departments to report and address encampments and provide services and resources to people experiencing homelessness the dashboard, and create a clear process for Austinites to report concerns regarding encampments and people experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Council Sponsors: Council Member Jose Velasquez, Council Member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri, Council Member Jose “Chito” Vela, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Resolution No. 20251106-025 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri’§ motion, Council Member Harper-Madison’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
26. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to the Austin Parks Foundation’s Movie in the Park to be held at Garrison Park on November 8,2025. Council Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri.
Ordinance No. 20251106-026 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Harper-Madison’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
27. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to the Austin Hispanic Firefighter Association’s Family Fall Firefighter Festival to be held at Fiesta Gardens on November 3,2025. Council Sponsors: Council Member Jose Velasquez, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Josd “Chito” Vela. Council Member Krista Laine.
Ordinance No. 20251106-027 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Harper-Madison’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
AGENDA ADDENDUM
43. Approve a resolution approving updated Policies and Procedures for Concessions in City Parks, which includes the recognition of a legacy concessionaire category. Funding: This is an internal, administrative policy update that does not have a fiscal impact. Resolution No. 20251106-043 was approved on consent on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Harper-Madison’§ second on a 6-3 vote. Those voting aye were: Council Members Duchen, Ellis, Harper-Madison, Laine, Qadri and Vela. Those voting nay were: Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes, Council Members Alter and Velasquez. Council Member Siegel abstained. Mayor Watson was absent.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Ethan Smith -water bill // ‘ought’ Present.
Liani Farmer -Statement issued by the Texas OAG on alleged ‘left-wing Anti fa transgender terrorism’ -Present.
Silver Whitemountain -Distracted guards not paying attention -Present.
Scott Cobb -1 will be speaking about sexual misconduct, retaliation and discrimination in Parks and Recreation/Aquatics and how the City of Austin handles these issues. The Human Resources Department hired an external law firm Linder a $20,000 contract to do an investigation of a lifeguard who reported misconduct, retaliation and discrimination along with two other lifeguards who all spoke to Austin City Council in December 2024 about these issues. City of Austin employees have rights and ethical obligations to report and speak out about misconduct, retaliation and discrimination without fear of retaliation. Hiring an external law firm for $20.000 to investigate an employee who reported misconduct creates a fear of retaliation and discourages other employees from reporting misconduct. After the three lifeguards spoke in December, three members of Austin Parks management retaliated by filing complaints, including making completely false allegations and also specifically retaliating against a lifeguard for reporting an inappropriate relationship between a swimming pool manager and a subordinate lifeguard working at the same pool. In addition there have been reports of harassment and assaults at Barton Springs Pool in summer 2025. Present.
Jim Graham -Support for Planning Commission’s recommendation to reduce mechanical noise limits in line with other major US cities. -Present.
Katie Graham -I would like to propose a city ordinance that would create a timeframe for the emptying of commercial dumpsters, speci fying that they can only be emptied between the established noise ordinance hours of 7am-10pm. Present.
Jennifer Barnes -Automatic license plate readers -Present.
Cassi Clinton -Development approved at 5516 Hummingbird Lane Present. Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes recessed the Council Meeting at 12:40 p.m. without objection. LIVE MUSIC
Alex Coke
Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes reconvened the Council Meeting at 1:47 p.m.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
24. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a plan to prioritize, expand. and align the operations of street and community outreach for individuals experiencing homelessness and should emphasize the importance ofvital and mental healthcare services connections and housing. Council Sponsors: Council Member Jose Velasquez, Council Member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri, Council Member Josd “Chito” Vela, Council Member Ryan Alter.
The motion to approve the resolution was made by Council Member Velasquez and seconded by Council Member Alter.
The following amendment was made by Council Member Duchen and seconded by Council Member Velasquez.
The amendment was to remove Lines 43-49 from Version 2:
“WHEREAS, Council adopted the City Budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and amended it to include an increase of $35.5 million to expand programs intended to increase housing affordability and reduce homelessness, dependent upon voter approval of a tax rate increase.
WHEREAS, this budget increase includes $2 million in ongoing funding for street outreach efforts to improve engagement with unsheltered individuals, enhance public health response, and connect individuals to housing and services; 9,
Resolution No. 20251106-024 was approved as amended on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Alter’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
AUSTIN HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MEETING
Mavor Pro Tem Fuentes recessed the Council Meeting and called the Board of Directors, Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation to order at 2:00 p.m. See separate minutes.
33. The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors’ Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene. Funding: This item does not have a fiscal impact.
Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes reconvened the Council Meeting at 2:02 p.m.
ITEMS REFERRED FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
28. Approve an ordinance relating to the appointment of municipal court judges. Council Sponsors: Public Safety Committee.
Ordinance No. 20251106-028 was approved on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
29. Approve the Audit and Finance Committee’s proposed audit plan for calendar year 2026. Council Sponsors: Audit and Finance Committee.
The motion approving the Audit and Finance Committee’s proposed audit plan for calendar year 2026 was approved on Council Member Alter’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
30. Approve a resolution reappointing Dick Lavine to the City of Austin Employees Retirement System Board, Place 4. Council Sponsors: Audit and Finance Committee. Resolution No. 20251106-030 was approved on Council Member Alter’s motion, Council Member Ellis’§ second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
31. Approve a resolution re-appointing of Dr. Michael Granofto the Austin Police Retirement System Board of Trustees. Council Sponsors: Audit and Finance Committee. Resolution No. 20251106-031 was approved on Council Member Alter’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
32. Approve a resolution appointing Jie Le to the Austin Firefighters Retirement Fund Board of Trustees. Council Sponsors: Audit and Finance Committee.
Resolution No. 20251106-032 was approved on Council Member Duchen’s motion, Council Member Qadri ,s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS
34. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance relating to the Statement of Intent to Increase Gas Rates proposed by Texas Gas Service; authorizing the City’s ongoing participation as a member city of Cities Served by Texas Gas Service Company in the proceedings before the Railroad Commission of Texas related to the proposed rate increase; authorizing engagement with counsel and consultants for Texas Gas Service Cities, including authorizing settlement of the rate case: requiring reimbursement by Texas Gas Service of rate case expenses; and providing notice of the ordinance to Texas Gas Service. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20251106-034 was approved on Council Member Alter S motion, Council Member Harper-Madison’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
ZONING AND NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENTS (PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION)
The following items were acted on by one motion.
35. C14-2025-0078 – 10200 McKalla Place -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 10200 and 10202 McKalla Place (Little Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from North Burnet/Gateway-neighborhood plan (NBG-NP) combining district (Warehouse Mixed Use Subdistrict) zoning to North Burnet/Gateway-neighborhood plan (NBG-NP) combining district (Commercial Mixed Use-Gateway Zone Subdistrict) zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant North Burnet/Gateway-neighborhood plan (NBG-NP) combining district (Commercial Mixed Use-Gateway Zone Subdistrict) zoning. Owner/Applicant: 10200 McKalla Place LP. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 7.
This item was postponed to November 20,2025, at the request of Staff on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Laine’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
36. C14-84-022(RCA) -Riata Restrictive Covenant Amendment -Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant amendment on property locally known as 5635 1/2, 5705, and 5729 1/2 Diehl Trail (Walnut Watershed). Applicant Request: To amend the public restrictive covenant associated with zoning case C 14-84-022. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant the public restrictive covenant amendment. Owner/Applicant: DK Riata LLC (Kathryn Jorgensen). Agent: Land Use Solutions (Michele Haussmann). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 6.
This item was postponed to December 11,2025, at the request of the Applicant on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Laine’§ second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
37. O 14-93-0047(RCA)- 1116 & 1120 W. Howard Lane RCA -Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant amendment on properly locally known as 1116, 1120, and 11
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1120 1/2 West Howard Lane (Walnut Creek and Harris Branch Watersheds). Applicant Request: To amend the public restrictive covenant associated with zoning case C14-93- 0047. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant the public restrictive covenant amendment. Owner/Applicant: Howard Route Center, Ltd., Barr Properties Ventures, LLC. C&T Shops on Howard Lane, Ltd. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 7.
This item was postponed to November 20,2025, at the request of the Applicant on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Laine’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
38. £14-2025-0056 – 12940 North U.S. 183 -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 12940 North U.S. Highway 183 (Rattan Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial (GR) district zoning and limited office (LO) district zoning to community commercial-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (GR-V-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-vertical mixed use building conditional overlay (GR-V-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: SHA LLC DBA FIRST CARE. Agent: Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 6.
This item was postponed to December 11, 2025, at the request of the Applicant on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Laine’s second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
39. C14-2025-0053 -Duval-Harris Residential -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 3305 and 3303 Duval Street, and 501 and 505 Harris Avenue (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from multifamily residence limited density-neighborhood plan (MF-1- NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence medium density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-3-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 3305 Duval St LLC (Joshua Lake McGuire). Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Austin Planning, 512- 974-7620. District(s) Affected: District 9.
This item was postponed to November 20,2025, at the request of Council Member Qadri on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Laine’s second on a 10- 0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
40. NPA-2025-0008.01 -2406 Rosewood Ave -Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 011129-67, the Rosewood Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 2406 Rosewood Avenue, 2407 1/2 Sol Wilson Avenue, 1159 1/2 and 1169 Hargrave Street (Boggy Creek Watershed) from Civic to Mixed Use land use. First reading approved Mixed Use land use on October 23,2025. Vote 7-2. Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes was absent. Council Member Duchen abstained. Owner/Applicant: America CAN!. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Austin Planning. (512) 974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 1.
The motion to approve the ordinance on second reading only was approved on Council Member Qadri’§ motion, Council Member Laine’§ second on a 9-0 vote. Council Member Duchen abstained. Mayor Watson was absent.
41. C14-2025-0049 – 1169 Hargrave Street -Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1159 1/2 and 1 169 Hargrave Street and 2407 1/2 Sol Wilson Avenue (Boggy Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First Reading approved October 23, 2025. Vote 7-2. Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes was absent. Council Member Duchen abstained. Owner/Applicant: America CAN!. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle Jr.). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, Austin Planning, 512-974-1057. District(s) Affected: District 1.
The motion to approve the ordinance on second reading only was approved on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Laine’s second on a 9-0 vote. Council Member Duchen abstained. Mayor Watson was absent.
42. C14-2025-0070 -MeNeil Rezoning -Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 7221 MeNeil Drive ( Rattan Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-conditional overlay CCS-CO) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales CCS-1) district zoning for Tract 1 and general commercial services-conditional overlay CCS-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. First Reading approved commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay CCS-1 -CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2 on October 23,2025. Vote: 10-0. Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes was absent. Owner/Applicant: Roy L. Wyatt III & Luke Hogan. Agent: Land Answers (Tamara Mitchell). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 6.
This item was postponed to November 20,2025, at the request of the Applicant on Council Member Qadri’ s motion, Council Member Laine’§ second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes adjourned the meeting at 2:36 p.m. without objection.
The minutes were approved on this the 20 day of November 2025 on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.
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