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by John Lawler
Tue Dec 03, 2024 11:02 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Housing and Planning Committee Meeting 12.3.2024
Replies: 0
Views: 18350

Housing and Planning Committee Meeting 12.3.2024

Good Morning, I look forward to chairing the Housing and Planning Committee meeting this afternoon, Tuesday, December 3, 2024. The meeting will begin promptly at 2pm. We have a robust agenda, and I welcome all of you to attend or tune in to the discussions. For your reference, here is the agenda, in...
by John Lawler
Wed Aug 07, 2024 10:45 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: NHM FY 24-25 Budget Priorities
Replies: 1
Views: 22856

NHM FY 24-25 Budget Priorities

Colleagues, As we navigate greater limits on resources than we’ve seen in recent times, it is still our hope to ensure that every investment we make fosters opportunities for greater self-sufficiency and agency for our community. For this budget cycle, I want to ensure we deliver efficient and effec...
by John Lawler
Wed Jul 17, 2024 4:50 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Item 91 - PDA / Density Bonus
Replies: 1
Views: 9435

Re: Item 91 - PDA / Density Bonus

Council Member, Thank you for extending your support. We would love to incorporate your revision to add childcare as a non-housing community benefit. We will add your edit to Version 2 of our draft resolution to be uploaded as backup by tomorrow morning. 'Exhibit A', as referenced in the draft resol...
by John Lawler
Tue Apr 23, 2024 12:18 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Joint Housing & Planning/Mobility Committee Tues April 23rd
Replies: 2
Views: 11894

Re: Joint Housing & Planning/Mobility Committee Tues April 23rd

Colleagues, I am pleased to Co-Chair the joint Housing and Planning Committee and Mobility Committee this afternoon. After consulting with Mobility Committee Chair Ellis, here is our proposed schedule: First, we will hear any general public communication. Then we will approve the minutes from last m...
by John Lawler
Mon Aug 07, 2023 6:08 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Initial Budget Amendments and IFC
Replies: 1
Views: 10497

Initial Budget Amendments and IFC

Colleagues, Please find below two budget amendments and a budget IFC for your consideration. I want to thank my co-sponsors for their support and hope you will join me in prioritizing these critical investments in our community. Budget Amendment 1: Carver Museum Funding and Staff Link: http://assets...
by John Lawler
Thu May 25, 2023 11:42 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: 5/23/23 Housing and Planning Committee Meeting
Replies: 2
Views: 4573

Re: 5/23/23 Housing and Planning Committee Meeting

Colleagues,   Here is a link to the prioritization table recommended by the Housing and Planning Committee on May 23rd and referenced in the post above. It reflects Tuesday's discussion and is the first step in the prioritization process, which will continue at the June 8th council meeting.   http:/...
by John Lawler
Wed May 24, 2023 5:00 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: 5/23/23 Housing and Planning Committee Meeting
Replies: 2
Views: 4573

Re: 5/23/23 Housing and Planning Committee Meeting

Colleagues, We want to thank staff and each of you who participated in yesterday’s Housing & Planning Committee meeting. It was a robust, illuminating discussion that covered all housing-related code amendments currently in-the-works, and initiated the critical task of prioritizing these many it...
by John Lawler
Tue May 23, 2023 10:50 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: 5/23/23 Housing and Planning Committee Meeting
Replies: 2
Views: 4573

5/23/23 Housing and Planning Committee Meeting

Greetings colleagues – The Housing and Planning Committee will be receiving a briefing and taking action on two important items this afternoon at 1 PM in Council Chambers. Items 3 and 5… Colony Park PUD Amendment This amendment represents one of our greatest opportunities to leverage public land, de...
by John Lawler
Mon Apr 24, 2023 4:33 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: 4/25/23 Housing and Planning Committee Meeting
Replies: 0
Views: 6145

4/25/23 Housing and Planning Committee Meeting

Greetings colleagues – We will be covering two critical topics at tomorrow afternoon’s Housing and Planning Committee meeting and we want to be sure you are aware: Presentation from Staff on Urban Rail Alignments and who they impact: Austin Transit Partnership and City of Austin staff will present d...
by John Lawler
Thu Feb 09, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: CM Kelly Amendments for Items 41 & 80 - 2.9.2023 council meeting
Replies: 1
Views: 5632

Re: CM Kelly Amendments for Items 41 & 80 - 2.9.2023 council meeting

Posting on behalf of CM Harper-Madison... Good Afternoon - After consulting with my co-sponsors, we have agreed to respectfully decline amendments 2 and 3 that Council Member Kelly has offered on Item 41. We appreciate her collaboration on this item over the Message Board and have taken the time to ...