City of Austin City Council will meet May 16.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
The City Council will convene at 10:00 AM on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX some members may be attending via 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. For full instructions on participation in person or by telephone, please visit the Council Meeting Information Center: http://austintexas.gov/department/city-council/council/council_meeting_info_center.htm
The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.
9:00 AM – Proclamations
Proclamation – Emergency Medical Services Week – To be presented by Council Member Alison Alter
Proclamation – Taiwanese American Heritage Week – To be presented by Council Member Paige Ellis
Proclamation – Albert L. Black Day – To be presented by Council Member José “Chito” Vela and to be accepted by Albert L. Black, Executive Director of Child Inc. Head Start
Proclamation – Building Safety Month – To be presented by Council Member Ryan Alter
Proclamation – World Facility Management Day – To be presented by Council Member Mackenzie Kelly
10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Planning
1. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 4-18 (General Permitting Standards) related to density bonus and incentive program requirements for redeveloping existing non-residential space and existing multi-family structures.
Public Hearings and Possible Actions
2. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to revise regulations that apply to lots with one housing unit, flag lots, and small lots (also known as HOME Phase 2); create regulations that allow properties to be used for charging electric vehicles; create regulations, including a density bonus program that modifies height and compatibility in exchange for community benefits, for properties that are located within a half mile of the planned Phase 1 Light Rail and Priority Extensions (also known as the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) overlay); and revise height, building placement, and other related regulations that apply to property and are in addition to the base zoning regulations (also known as Compatibility Standards).
3.C20-2023-004 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property generally located within a certain distance along North Lamar Boulevard, Guadalupe Street, South Congress Avenue, and located south of U.S. Highway 183 and north of Lightsey Road/Woodward Street. Applicant Request: To rezone to add equitable transit-oriented development (ETOD) combining district and density bonus ETOD (DBETOD) combining district. Staff and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant equitable transit-oriented development (ETOD) combining district and density bonus ETOD (DBETOD) combining district. Applicant: City of Austin. City Staff: Lauren Middleton-Pratt, 512-974-7220.
12:00 PM - Public Communication: General
Adjourn
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https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=428319