SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026, AT 5:00 P.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS, ROOM 1111 4815 MUELLER BLVD. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 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 Natalie Leone, 512-974- 3428, natalie.leone@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Susan Somers, Chair Daniel Kavelman, Parliamentarian Deshon Brown Heather Buffo Kevin Chen Nathan Fernandes Justin Jacobson Varun Prasad Joshua Sorin Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission Regular meeting on 2/3/2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Transit Enhancement Program Update. Presentation by Max Schwartz, Program Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. Austin Core Transportation Plan Update. Presentation by Michelle Marx, Transportation Officer, and Cole Kitten, Division Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. Austin Transportation and Public Works Services and Budget Update. Presentation by Richard Mendoza, Director, Austin Transportation and Public Works. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. Approve a recommendation regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-20727 budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works. Approve proposed changes to Urban Transportation Commission By-laws. COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Update from Commissioner Chen from the Downtown Commission regarding actions taken at the February 18, 2026, meeting. Update from Commissioner Prasad from the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding actions taken at the February 25, 2026, meeting. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the February 17, 2026, meeting. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the February 2, 2026, and March 2, 2026, meetings. Update from Chair Somers from the City Council Mobility Committee regarding actions taken at the February 12, 2026, meeting. Update from Chair Somers from the Community Advisory Committee of the Austin Transit Partnership Board regarding actions …
URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 3, 2026 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Somers called the Commission Meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Nathan Fernandes – (District 2) Susan Somers, Chair - (District 4) Daniel Kavelman - (District 5) Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair - (District 9) Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Kevin Chen - (District 6) Justin Jacobson - (District 8) Deshon Brown (Mayoral) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Philip Wiley Santiago APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on 1/6/2026. The minutes from the meeting of 1/6/2026 were approved on a motion from Chair Somers, seconded by Vice Chair Schumacher, on an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Prasad and Sorin absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Long Range Population Forecasting. The commission received a presentation from Genest Lila Valencia, City Demographer, Austin Planning. 3. Curb Management Study. The commission received a presentation from Lewis Leff, Assistant Director, and Joseph Al-Hajeri, Parking Enterprise Manager, both from Austin Transportation and Public Works. 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 4. Sixth Street Design. The commission received a presentation from Anna Martin, Assistant Director, Austin Transportation and Public Works. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a recommendation to Council on Sixth Street Rebuild. Amendment 1: On a motion from Commissioner Kavelman, and a second from Commissioner Fernandes, the amendment was approved with a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Jacobson, Prasad and Sorin absent. Amendment 2: On a motion from Commissioner Schumacher, and a second from Commissioner Somers, the amendment was approved with a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Jacobson, Prasad and Sorin absent. Amendment 3: On a motion from Commissioner Buffo, and a second from Commissioner Schumacher, the amendment failed with a 4-3 vote, with Commissioners Jacobson, Prasad and Sorin absent. On a motion from Commissioner Kavelman, and a second from Commissioner Schumacher approved as amended with a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Jacobson, Prasad and Sorin absent. 6. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) South Mopac project. On a motion from Commissioner Kavelman, and a second from Commissioner Somers, approved as amended with a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Jacobson, Prasad and Sorin absent. 7. Approve proposed changes to Urban Transportation Commission By-laws. …
BYLAWS OF THE Urban Transportation Commission ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the board is: Urban Transportation Commission. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The purpose and duties of the board are as follows: transportation energy conservation matters grant applications; • • streets and highways; • bus and rail service; • pedestrian and bikeway programs and projects; • safety related programs and projects; • provision for the needs of the mobility impaired; • transportation franchise requests, renewals, rate adjustments, and hours of operation. The commission shall: • Review and make recommendations to the city council on all requests for taxicab permits, including annual permits and franchise permits. • Annually review and report to the city council on the City's transportation system, including policies and programs. • Review, study, and make recommendations to the Planning Commission on: transportation-related projects proposed for inclusion in the Capital Improvements Program; and plans and programs submitted by the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. • Receive and study public comments and suggestions in all areas of transportation. • In its deliberations: (1) recognize the relationship between transportation and economics, energy, safety, land use, neighborhood integrity, and environmental quality; and (2) consider transportation access to health care, employment, education, housing, and recreational facilities. • Seek to promote close cooperation between the city council, other city boards and commissions, city departments, and individuals, institutions, and agencies concerned with transportation-related activities so that all similar activities in the City may be coordinated to secure the greatest public welfare. • Perform any other duties assigned by City Council. ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP. (A) The board is composed of eleven members appointed by the city council. (B) A member serves at the pleasure of the city council. (C) Board members serve for a term of four years beginning March 1st on the year of appointment. (D) An individual board member may not act in an official capacity or speak on behalf of the board except through the action of a majority of the board in which the board identifies who is authorized to speak and identifies the actions the individual board member is authorized to take or topics on which the individual board member is entitled to speak. (E) A board member who is absent for three consecutive regular meetings or one-third of all regular meetings in a “rolling” twelve month timeframe automatically vacates the member’s position subject to the holdover provisions in …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026 – 4:00 P.M. AUSTIN WATER HEADQUARTERS WALLER CREEK CENTER 625 E 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Water and Wastewater Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live 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 Vicky Addie, 512-972-0332, vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Chair (District 8) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) Alex Navarro (District 2) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Mike Reyes (District 4) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Marcela Tuñón, Vice Chair (District 9) Vacant (Mayor) Alex Ortiz (District 7) Jesse Penn (District 1) Shannon Trilli (District 10) Speakers signed up to speak at 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular meeting held February 18, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for one-inch river rock for the waterline bedding material for Austin Water with Community Trucking LLC, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000. Funding: $175,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the Upper Harris Branch Interceptor project for Austin Water with Doucet & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $979,529 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,044,907. Funding: $979,529 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for engineering services for the Thousand Oaks Interceptor project for Austin Water with CAS Consulting and Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000. Funding: $4,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to a contract …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 18, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular meeting on February 18, 2026 at Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón (remote), Alex Navarro (remote), Alex Ortiz (remote), Shwetha Pandurangi (remote), Jesse Penn, Mike Reyes, Shannon Trilli (remote), and Evan Wolstencroft Commission Members Absent: Amanda Marzullo Chair Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 4:07 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the January 14, 2026 regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission regular meeting held on January 14, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Reyes’ second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Marzullo absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Merion Circle Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal for Austin Water with Packsaddle Management, LLC/Packsaddle Management, in the amount of $2,044,030 plus a $204,403 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,248,433. Funding: $2,248,433 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion and Commissioner Penn’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Marzullo absent. 3. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Colony Park Water Pipeline Renewal for Austin Water and Austin Transportation and Public Works with HEI Civil Texas, LLC, in the amount of $7,126,352 plus a $712,636 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,838,988. Funding: $7,596,635 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water, $242,353 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works. Recommended on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion and Commissioner Penn’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Marzullo absent. 4. Recommend approval to authorize additional expenditures for the construction contract for the Polybutylene Water Services Replacement Program project for Austin Water with Austin Underground Inc., to increase the amount by $366,015 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $10,800,369. Funding: $366,015 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion and Commissioner Penn’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Marzullo absent. Page 1 of 2 5. Recommend approval of a contract for catalog parts, supplies, and repair services for Austin Water with Environmental Improvements …
Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 11, 2026 Council: March 12, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for one-inch river rock for the waterline bedding material for Austin Water with Community Trucking LLC, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000. Funding: $175,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $175,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 2200 DCG1024 for these goods. The solicitation was published on October 13, 2025, and closed on November 13, 2025. Of the six offers received, the bid submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bids received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=1428 03. MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2- 9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 11, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide one-inch river rock for Austin Water. Austin Water uses the river rock in the repair of waterlines as a bedding material for pipes to prevent sagging and movement of pipes once the repairs have been completed. The one-inch river rock is used to cover the waterlines which are wrapped in plastic to prevent tearing of the plastic cover. The contract will provide for both pickup by the City as well as delivery when necessary. The contract replaces a contract expiring June 9, 2026. Requested authorization is based on historical spending and departmental estimates of future needs. The recommended contractor is not the current provider for these goods. If the City is unable to secure a contract it could impact the life span of the repaired waterline. Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: …
Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 11, 2026 Council: March 26, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the Upper Harris Branch Interceptor project for Austin Water with Doucet & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $979,529 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,044,907. Funding: $979,529 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. MBE / WBE: Note: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 5.54% MBE and 11.91% WBE. Prior Council Action: August 22, 2019 – Council approved a professional service agreement with Doucet & Associates, Inc. for the Upper Harris Branch Interceptor project. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 11, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission August 14, 2019 – Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 10-0 vote with Commissioner Parton absent and Commissioner Penn recusing. Additional Backup Information: Austin Water’s wastewater collection system is fundamental for the conveyance of wastewater to its treatment plants. The wastewater collection system is a large and complex system, consisting of approximately 3,000 miles of wastewater mains and serving approximately one million customers. The Upper Harris Branch Wastewater Interceptor project will construct new wastewater lines that provide gravity relief to the Dessau Wastewater Treatment Plant and multiple lift stations in the Harris Branch basin, enhancing wastewater service to properties in the area. This amendment will provide funding for additional construction phase engineering services, specialty inspections, warranty, and close-out services for the Upper Harris Branch Wastewater Interceptor Phase 1 and additional engineering design services for the Phase 2 project. The previous City Council authorization provided design, bid, construction, and warranty engineering services for Phases 1 and 2 of the Upper Harris Branch Wastewater Interceptor Project. Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 11, 2026 Council: March 26, 2026 If this contract is not approved, the wastewater system will be at risk for sanitary sewer overflows during wet weather events due to inflow and infiltration in the Harris Branch basin. In addition, costly upgrades may be required at the Dessau Wastewater Treatment Plant due to increased demand …
Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 11, 2026 Council: March 26, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for engineering services for the Thousand Oaks Interceptor project for Austin Water with CAS Consulting and Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000. Funding: $4,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued a Request for Qualifications solicitation RFQS 6100 CLMP388 for these services. The solicitation was issued on October 20, 2025, and closed on December 2, 2025. Of the nine offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=1433 43. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 10.00% MBE and 17.00% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 11, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Water’s collection system is a large and complex system, consisting of approximately 3,000 miles of wastewater mains and serving approximately one million customers, and is fundamental for the transfer of the wastewater to Austin Water’s treatment plants. Due to deterioration from the harsh conditions of the wastewater environment, collection system assets require ongoing repair and replacement to prevent sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs). The Thousand Oaks Interceptor project will install approximately 7,500 linear feet of new wastewater line from the Bee Cave Lift Station to the Barton Creek Interceptor upstream of the Barton Spring Pool. This new wastewater main will run along Thousand Oaks Drive, Regents Park, Chatelaine Drive and Barton Skyway and was identified and selected for replacement based upon its physical condition, number of SSOs, and hydraulic inefficiencies. These new wastewater improvements will increase system resiliency and will also allow for decomissioning of the Bee Cave and Treemont Lift Stations. Construction of the new wastewater interceptor will require lane closures or traffic detours, impacting public transportation. Any necessary wastewater service outages will be communicated to allow customers sufficient notice and time to prepare. These outages are expected to …
Item 5 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 11, 2026 Council: March 26, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to a contract for a continued supply of sodium bisulfite for Austin Water with Kinetics Motorwerks LLC d/b/a Kinetic Motorwerks, LLC, to increase the amount by $300,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,364,000 Funding: $300,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $300,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. MBE/WBE: This contract was awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Prior Council Action: July 18, 2024 – Council approved a contract for 38% Sodium Bisulfite totes with Kinetics Motorwerks LLC d/b/a Kinetic Motorwerks, LLC. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 11, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide a continued supply of 38% sodium bisulfite which is essential to provide a backup system to Austin Water’s primary sulfur dioxide dosing system. The sodium bisulfite solution is necessary to reduce the residual chlorine in treated effluent before discharging the effluent into the Colorado River. Chlorine reduction is crucial to protect aquatic life and the environment. The additional contract authority will accommodate operational needs associated with the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion as the primary sulfur dioxide system will be taken offline. This additional contract authority is necessary to ensure continuity of required treatment processes while the City solicits a new contract. The requested authorization is based on historical spending and departmental estimates of future needs. Item 5 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 11, 2026 Council: March 26, 2026 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Contract Amendment Contract Amendment Contract Amendment Contract Amendment Proposed Amendment Total Length of Term 3 years Contract Authorization $517,956 $76,000 $78,000 Requested Additional Authorization 1 year 1 year $190,198 $201,846 5 years $1,064,000 $300,000 $300,000 Revised Total Authorization $517,956 $76,000 $78,000 $190,198 $201,846 $300,000 $1,364,000 Note: Contract …
Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 11, 2026 Council: March 26, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the 2026 Austin Water Asphalt and Concrete Restoration for Austin Water with Alpha Paving, Inc., in the amount of $2,000,000 for an initial term of one year with four one-year extension option for a not to exceed amount of $10,000,000. Funding: $2,000,000 is available in the Operations and Maintenance Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Operations and Maintenance Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1115 for these services. The solicitation was issued on December 15, 2025, and closed on January 15, 2026. Of the three offers received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bids received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=1425 96. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 7.66 MBE and 1.22 WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 11, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Water (AW) operations and maintenance crews repair existing water or wastewater pipeline infrastructure and, in the process, may excavate or impact a paved surface. After the infrastructure repairs, AW crews perform a temporary repair of the impacted paved surface, and a follow up work order is created for the permanent pavement repair. Most permanent pavement repairs are handled by Austin Transportation and Public Works (ATPW) under a Service Level Agreement with AW. Permanent pavement repairs usually happen within 90 days after the initial infrastructure work. If they are not finished within that time, the repair is marked as backlogged until completed. The purpose of the contract is to reduce the backlog of outstanding permanent pavement repair work orders and improve the response time for future permanent pavement repair work orders. The repairs may include concrete-related repairs to curbs and gutters, sidewalks, driveways, and asphalt-related pavement repairs in the public right-of-way. In addition, repairs of paved surfaces and driveways on AW properties may also be occasionally assigned to …
Item 7 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 11, 2026 Council: March 26, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the City’s cost participation with the developer, United Properties Development, LLC, to increase the City’s share of the cost to design and construct oversized wastewater interceptors by $4,422,750 for a total amount not to exceed $9,500,000, as approved by Council for Service Extension Request No. 5132R which will provide wastewater service to a proposed mixed-use development located at East Howard Lane and SH 130. Funding: $9,500,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Prior Council Action: April 18, 2024 - Council authorized a cost reimbursement agreement for an amount not to exceed $5,077,250. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 11, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Howard Lane Industrial - West project consists of approximately 94 acres of land located north and south of East Howard Lane and west of SH 130 (Property). The Property is located entirely within the City’s 2-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area, the Desired Development Zone, and the Gilleland Watershed. A map of the Property is attached. United Properties Development, LLC (Applicant) is proposing to develop approximately 398,000 sq. ft. of industrial warehouse space, 8,150 sq. ft. of retail space, 7,700 sq. ft. of restaurant space, and 710 multifamily units. Service Extension Request (SER) No. 5132R was submitted and approved to extend City wastewater service to the Property. Manville Water Supply Corporation will provide retail water service to the Property. The Applicant has been delegated authority to act on behalf of three adjacent projects (SER-5133R, SER- 5260, and SER-5051; the “Adjacent Projects”) to design and construct the common wastewater improvements required to provide wastewater utility service to each respective project. The project entails construction of approximately 4,200 feet of 36-inch wastewater interceptor, 4,450 feet of 30-inch wastewater interceptor, and 4,720 feet of 24-inch wastewater interceptor. The proposed wastewater improvements will be conveyed to the City for the City’s ownership, operation, and maintenance. These wastewater improvements were oversized and required by the City in order to serve additional properties within the Gilleland drainage basin consistent with the City’s long range planning goals for this area. The City will reimburse …
Item 8 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 11, 2026 Council: April 9, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of an emergency water agreement with the City of Round Rock (Round Rock) for the City of Austin’s provision of emergency water service to a portion of Round Rock’s service area. Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 11, 2026 - to be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The City of Round Rock (Round Rock) currently provides potable water service within its service area by means of a water treatment plant, pumping facilities, and a distribution system owned and operated by Round Rock. The City of Austin (Austin) does not provide wholesale water service to Round Rock. A previous interlocal agreement provided an interconnect between the Austin and Round Rock systems. While that agreement was terminated and the connection remained unused, the interconnect was recently relocated due to a construction project requiring the relocation of an existing waterline. Austin and Round Rock now desire to update this interlocal agreement to formally document the return of this interconnect as a metered point of connection. It will serve as a secondary source of potable water upon request by Round Rock in the event of an emergency. The designated point of connection is located at 2801 County Road 172. Major requirements of the emergency water contract include: Service is provided only for specifically defined events such as Acts of God or similar sudden unforeseen and unpreventable catastrophic conditions Service duration is temporary, no longer than two-weeks Approval by the Director of Austin Water is required The contract term is ten years Round Rock will pay for any use of water during the defined emergency event Austin has determined that it has the capacity to serve an emergency interconnection under certain limited conditions to provide a temporary secondary source of a potable water supply to the Round Rock system during an emergency without causing a substantial degradation of the service provided to Austin’s water customers and that it would serve the public interest to provide such emergency service.
Item 9 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 11, 2026 Council: April 9, 2026 Posting Language Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Cameron Road Wastewater Improvements with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd. in the amount of $ 8,974,202.00 plus a $897,420.20 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,871,622.20 Funding: Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1144 for these services. The solicitation published on November 10, 2025. and closed on January 8, 2026. Of the four offers received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractors were the lowest responsive bids received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at: https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=14349 4 MBE/WBE Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 7.9% MBE and 1.17% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 11, 2026 – To be reviewed by Water and Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information: Austin Water’s collection system is a large and complex system, consisting of approximately 3,000 miles of wastewater mains and serving approximately one million customers, and is fundamental for the transfer of the wastewater to Austin Water’s treatment plants. Due to deterioration from the harsh conditions of the wastewater environment, collection system assets require ongoing repair and replacement to prevent sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs). The Cameron Road Wastewater Improvement project will install approximately 7,900 linear feet of new 8, 12, 18, and 24-inch wastewater lines in the area bound by Hwy 290, IH-35, and Cameron Road. In addition, this project includes approximately 1,800 linear feet of 8- and 16-inch new waterlines within the project area. This project will relieve the existing wastewater capacity bottleneck by providing additional capacity for existing flows and future growth in the area, reducing the risk of sanitary sewer overflows and increasing system resiliency. This item includes two allowances. The allowance of $60,000 will be used to address any potentially contaminated water or soil found during construction. The allowance of $70,000 will be used to relocate a private electrical line that may be …
Item 10 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 11, 2026 Council: April 9, 2026 Posting Language Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contracts for engineering services for the 2019 Small Scale Water and Wastewater Facilities Engineering Services Rotation List with BGE, Inc. dba Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., Gannett Fleming, Inc., H.W. Lochner, Inc. dba K. Friese & Associates, LLC, Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc., Walker Partners, LLC, and Weston Solutions, Inc., to increase the amount by $9,500,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $20,000,000. Funding: Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Austin Financial Services Managing Department Austin Financial Services Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement: Contract Amendment MBE/WBE This amendment will be awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 1.04% MBE and 3.79% WBE. Prior Council Action: May 23, 2019 – Council approved a professional service agreement with six firms for the 2019 Small Scale Water and Wastewater Facilities Engineering Services Rotation List. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 11, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. May 8, 2019 – No Recommendation by the Water & Wastewater Commission due to a lack of votes. Commissioner Schmitt motioned to approve, Commissioner Ho second. Commissioners Moriarty, Schmitt, and Ho approved; Commissioners Penn, Lee, Turrieta, Williams and Michel recused, and Commissioners Castleberry, Parton and Grant were absent. Additional Backup Information: As a standard business practice, the City routinely engages the services of professional engineering firms to perform analysis, design, and support services associated with construction or improvement of City capital assets. Rotation List contracting allows the City to always have a group of qualified consultants available to perform a specific type of recurring work in a timely manner to meet the project and operational needs of the City. Austin Water is requesting additional authority to complete design and construction-phase support for multiple active capital improvement projects currently underway at City-owned water and wastewater facilities. The contract supports work at the Southland Oaks Lift Station, River Place Wastewater Treatment Plant, Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Facility, Ullrich Water Treatment Plant, …
Item 11 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 11, 2026 Council: April 9, 2026 Posting Language Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Astor Place Water and Wastewater Pipeline Rehabilitation with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., in the amount of $6,498,246 plus a $649,825 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,148,071. Funding: Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1136 for these services. The solicitation was issued on October 20, 2025, and closed on January 8, 2026. Of the five offers received, the bid submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bid received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=143160 MBE/WBE This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 11, 2026 – To be reviewed by Water and Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information: The Astor Place Water and Wastewater Pipeline Rehabilitation Project is part of the Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks and are in poor condition and impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes wastewater lines in poor condition in need of replacement within the project area. This project consists of repairing and replacing existing water and wastewater mains located within the area to the southwest of East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. and Springdale Road. Water system renewal includes approximately 6,300 linear feet of 8-inch and 12-inch mains along with service lines to individual properties and associated appurtenances. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 5,700 linear feet of 8-inch main, manholes, and service lines to individual properties. Due to the potential for encountering unknown subsurface conditions, a 10% contingency in funding has been included to allow for the expeditious processing of any change orders to cover any unforeseen construction costs associated with the project. The project will require various lane closures in order to facilitate …
Item 12 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 11, 2026 Council: March 12, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the construction contract for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion to 100 Million Gallons per Day (MGD) Project with MWH Constructors Inc., to increase the contingency by $600,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,500,000,000. Funding: $600,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. MBE / WBE: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 9.95% MBE and 7.32% WBE. Prior Council Action: December 8, 2022 – City Council approved Construction Manager-at-Risk methodology May 30, 2024 – City Council authorized negotiation and execution of a contract for pre-construction and construction services for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion to 100 Million Gallons per Day project with MWH Constructors Inc. in an amount not to exceed $900,000,000. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 11, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is undergoing an expansion from its current permitted capacity of an average daily flow of 75 million gallons per day (MGD) and a 2-hour peak flow of 165 MGD to an average daily flow of 100 MGD and a 2-hour peak flow of 300 MGD. This expansion is needed based on projected future flows of wastewater into the plant, in accordance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations and the requirements of Texas Administrative Code. The construction is scheduled for completion in 2032. The Walnut Creek WWTP Expansion to 100 MGD is a large-scale, highly complex project involving multiple distinct work areas, intricate site utilities and connections, and the rehabilitation and upgrade of existing treatment trains—all under a critical schedule with potential regulatory implications. To effectively manage these complexities and risks, the Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMR) delivery method was approved by City Council on December 8, 2022. The opinion of construction cost estimate of $900,000,000 was set at that time based on the preliminary engineering report. Unlike the traditional design- bid- build method of project delivery, when delivering a project using the CMR method, …
Item 13 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 11, 2026 Council: March 12, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to increase the amount of a low-interest loan from an amount not to exceed $446,842,000 to an amount not to exceed $1,000,000,000 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan program for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion and enhancements projects. Funding is contingent upon available funding in future Austin Water operating budgets. Fiscal Note Funding is contingent upon available funding in future Austin Water operating budgets. Prior Council Action: July 18, 2024 – Council authorized the City Manager to apply for a low-interest loan for up to $446,842,000 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan program for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion and enhancements projects and authorized payment of an application fee of $100,000. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 17, 2024 – Water and Wastewater Commission recommended that the City Manager be authorized to apply for a low-interest loan for up to $446,842,000 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan program for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion and enhancements projects and pay an application fee of $100,000. March 11, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Council previously authorized the City Manager to apply for up to $446,842,000 funding from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) for a federal low-interest loan with a term not to exceed 35 years as part of the USEPA’s Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan program for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) expansion and enhancements projects. Since that authorization, construction cost estimates have increased to approximately $1,500,000,000. To maximize the WIFIA program’s funding limit, this action authorizes the City Manager to apply for an additional $553,158,000 from WIFIA funding. If approved, the total loan authorization amount will increase to $1,000,000,000, which includes an option to capitalize interest to smooth borrowing costs related to the Walnut Creek WWTP expansion and enhancements projects. Walnut Creek WWTP is permitted to treat and discharge an average daily flow of 75 million gallons per day (MGD) and a two-hour peak flow of 165 MGD. Treated plant effluent is discharged into the Colorado River. A portion …
Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Modernization Charles Celauro, P.E. Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services Water & Wastewater Commission March 11, 2026 Wastewater Treatment Plants 1977 population 321,900 Walnut Creek Wastewater Plant constructed at 18 MGD Expansions of Walnut Creek WWTP in 1987, 1990, 2005 based on population growth 1986 population 447,342 South Austin Regional Wastewater Plant constructed at 75 MGD 2025 population 1,035,002 Walnut Creek Wastewater Plant expansion to 100 MGD Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant 2 Expansion and Modernization Upgrade existing facilities for new treatment process (Biological Nutrient Removal or BNR) Construct new facilities for BNR Construct new facilities for 25 MGD expansion 3 Construction Manager-at-Risk Delivery December 8, 2022 – Council approved Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) methodology Mitigates risks with collaborative approach to phasing and construction bid packages, identifying constructability approach for a complex project, maintaining continuous plant operations, and conducting value engineering during design. 4 CMAR Contract Execution May 30, 2024 –Council authorized negotiation and execution of a contract for pre-construction and construction services for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion to 100 Million Gallons per Day with MWH Constructors Inc. in the amount of $900,000,000. The $900 million contract amount was based on Preliminary Engineering. 5 CMAR Benefits – Preconstruction Services Collaboration: Enhancing the level of detail in construction drawings and technical specifications. Constructability: Performing thorough constructability reviews to ensure efficiency and quality. Continuous Service: Supporting development of Maintenance of Plant Operation (MOPO) plans. Scheduling: Identifying construction sequencing for smooth execution. Value Engineering: Exploring cost-saving opportunities to maximize value. Cost Refinement: Continuing to refine Opinion of Probable Construction Cost for accuracy. Bid Packages: Preparing Guarantee Maximum Price (GMP) bidding documents in a phased approach. 6 Guarantee Maximum Price Progress In Construction GMP 1 Key Rehabilitation Projects In Construction GMP 2 Mobilization Site Services In Construction GMP 3 Long Lead Items Early Work Package GMP 4 GMP 1 Contract Award GMP 4 Flood Wall GMP 7 Bidding Phase Bid Date: 12-18-2025 GMP 5 25 MGD Expansion GMP 6 Bidding Phase Bid Date: 2-26-2026 GMP 6 Peak Wet Weather Flow Facilities 90% Design GMP 7 75 MGD Existing Plant Modifications PTC 60% Design GMP 8 Outfall Pipe GMP 2 GMP 5 7 Project Schedule GMPs Scope GMP 1 Key Rehabilitation Projects GMP 2 Mobilization Site Services GMP …
REGULAR MEETING of the TOURISM COMMISSION BOARD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026, AT 2:30 P.M. CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001 300 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Tourism Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 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 Felicia Burleson, (512) 978-1325 or felicia.burleson@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ed Bailey, Chair, D5 Greg Chanon, D2 Francisco “Cisco” Gamez, D1 Stefani Mathis, D8 Dani Pruitt, D3 District 9 (vacant) Cristina Masters, Vice Chair, D10 Bishop Chappell, D6 Sophia Gonzalez, D4 Anna Panossian, Mayoral District 7 (vacant) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first [10] 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Tourism Commission Board Special Called Meeting on February 9, 2026 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by The Paramount Theatre regarding the Renovation & Heritage Grant Update on the facility closure, key improvements to the historic venue, and a review of how Heritage Preservation Grant funds were utilized. Presentation by Jim Ritts, CEO. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Austin’s Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME) Department, regarding an Overview and Updates. Presentation by Angela Means, Director. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Staff briefing from Staff Liaison, Felicia Burleson, regarding commission board recent vacancy filled, deadlines, resources, and updates. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 5. Update from the Short-Term Rental Working Group on any new reports regarding the STR’s new focus and efforts for recommendations. 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 Felicia or Burleson felicia.burleson@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. at Austin Convention Center Department, 978-1325 (512) at For more information on …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DOWNTOWN COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Downtown Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 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 Ryan Sperling, 512-974-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ed Ishmael, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Pat Buchta David Carroll Kevin Chen Liz Coufal Jennifer Franklin Nkiru Gelles Gina Houston CALL TO ORDER Kimberly Levinson, Vice Chair Nathan McDaniel Charles Peveto Nancy Pollak Sania Shifferd Joe Silva Philip Wiley AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular meeting of February 18, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on the Central City District Plan. Presentation by Shanisha Johnson, Planner Principal, Austin Planning; Aaron A. May, AICP, Associate Principal, AECOM; and Sean P. Tapia, AICP, ENV SP, Digital and Geospatial, AECOM. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve budget recommendations for the City of Austin FY2026-27 budget. 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 Ryan Sperling at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Downtown Commission, please contact Ryan Sperling, 512-974-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov
Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Downtown Commission Regular Called Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 18, 2026 The Downtown Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Austin City Hall Chambers Room 1001, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ishmael called the Downtown Commission Meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Ed Ishmael, Chair Kimberly Levinson, Vice Chair Pat Buchta Charles Peveto Sania Shifferd Philip Wiley COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Rebecca Bernhardt Kevin Chen Jennifer Franklin Gina Houston Joe Silva PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission Regular Called meeting on January 21, 2026. The minutes from the meeting on January 21, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Buchta’s motion, Commissioner Peveto’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Carroll, Coufal, McDaniel, and Pollak were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 18, 2026 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Presentation regarding the 6th Street Engineering Report by Anna Martin, Capital Improvement Program Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. The presentation was made by Anna Martin, Capital Improvement Program Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. Update on the Austin Core Transportation (ACT) Plan. Presentation by Cole Kitten, Division Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works, and Michelle Marx, Transportation Officer, Planning and Strategic Projects, Austin Transportation and Public Works. The presentation was made by Cole Kitten, Division Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works, and Michelle Marx, Transportation Officer, Planning and Strategic Projects, Austin Transportation and Public Works, and Anna Martin, Capital Improvement Program Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. Presentation from the Downtown Austin Alliance on goals, trends, and challenges. Presentation by Davon Barbour, President & CEO, Downtown Austin Alliance. The presentation was made by Davon Barbour, President & CEO, Downtown Austin Alliance. Update on the status of the Hideout Theater. Presentation by Jessica Arjet, Owner/Youth Programs Director, Hideout Theater. The presentation was made by Jessica Arjet, Owner/Youth Programs Director, Hideout Theater. Update from the Arts Commission on City of Austin Cultural Arts Funding. Commissioner Houston provided an update. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Approve amendments to the Downtown Commission bylaws regarding purpose and duties. The motion to approve amendments to the Downtown Commission bylaws was approved on Vice Chair Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Buchta’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Carroll, Coufal, McDaniel, and Pollak were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Budget Recommendation Update …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Downtown Commission Recommendation Number 20260311-003: FY2026-27 Budget Recommendations WHEREAS the Downtown Commission is tasked with overseeing the development and the success of downtown Austin; and WHEREAS the music industry is critical to the economic vitality of downtown Austin; and WHEREAS the Red River Cultural District is an integral part of Austin’s downtown music scene; and WHEREAS the Red River Cultural District is a vital part of Austin’s nationally and internationally known identity as the “Live Music Capital of the World; and WHEREAS the unhoused in the downtown area often impact downtown businesses and impact the perception of safety for their customers and patrons; and WHEREAS the City of Austin has a vested interest in keeping downtown safe and accessible to its residents, visitors, workers and performers. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Downtown Commission recommends that the Austin City Council consider budgeting the necessary funds for the following items: ONE: That the city budget the funds to reopen the Oasis shelter, in order to give the unhoused a safe and humane place to go, that relieves local businesses from the need to constantly police the area and create a greater perception of safety for downtown pedestrians and customers. TWO: That the city budget funds for the expansion of the Downtown Ambassadors’ musician escort program. The current program only provides two persons able to provide safe escort from their venue to their parked cars, for musicians, up until 10:00 at night. The DAA is potentially willing to expand the program to four personnel, up until 3:00 a.m. if the funds can be found to do so. That would induce more musicians to be willing to play downtown Austin venues and keep our music venues thriving. THREE: That the city conduct a financial study of the cost of subsidized parking downtown for musicians and service workers downtown. . FOUR: That the city consider subsidizing the cost of a safe and sober “Green Room” for area musicians, potentially at Central Presbyterian Church, to provide a welcoming space in between gigs where they can place their instruments and gear and not be in an alcohol heavy environment. FIVE: That the city study the cost of a downtown shuttle/circulator that would run from W Sixth Street to Plaza Saltillo, and up and down Congress Avenue from Second Street to Seventh Street. This would facilitate moving more people more safely, therefore taking …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026 AT 12:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Commission on Aging 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, call or email Ryan Sperling, 512-974-3568, Ryan.Sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Richard Bondi, Chair Teresa Ferguson, Vice Chair Austin Adams Suzanne Anderson Martin Kareithi Faith Lane Fred Lugo Gloria Lugo Judi L Nudelman Jennifer Scott Luan Tran Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Selina Yee Xiaoyi Zeng AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Aging regular meeting of February 11, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding the progress of bylaw amendments, including adding an Age Friendly Advisory Committee. 3. Update regarding January and February 2026 JIC meeting topics that relate to or impact the Commission on Aging. 4. Discussion regarding commissioner feedback on City priorities & focus areas, safeguards and controls, and community engagement. 5. Discussion on the results of the Age-Friendly Austin Partner Summit. Presentation by Halana Kaleel, Public Health Community Engagement Specialist, and Nicole Howe, Public Health Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 6. Report from the Quality of Life Study Working group regarding the final Quality of Life Study report and recommendations and at-a-glance sheets. 7. Report from the FY2026-27 Budget Working Group regarding its progress on formulating budget recommendations. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Approve a budget recommendation to improve transit safety and equity for historically underserved older adults. 9. Approve a budget recommendation to address the digital divide for older adults. 10. Approve a budget recommendation for increasing in-language communications. 11. Approve a budget recommendation for older adult outreach. 12. Approve a budget recommendation for increasing partnering with community organizations. 13. Approve a budget recommendation for food insecurity and meals for older adults. 14. …
COMMISSION ON AGING REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026 The Commission on Aging convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Bondi called the Commission on Aging Meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Richard Bondi (Chair) Suzanne Anderson Fred Lugo Judi Nudelman Luan Tran Selina Yee Xiaoyi Zeng Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Teresa Sansone Ferguson (Vice Chair) Martin Kareithi Jennifer Scott Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Aging regular meeting of January 14, 2026. The minutes were amended without objection on Commissioner Fred Lugo’s motion to strike “Jennifer” and insert “Judi” before “Nudelman” on the second page. The minutes were approved as amended on Commissioner Nudelman’s motion, Commissioner Fred Lugo’s second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioners Adams, Lane, and Gloria Lugo were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding programming for seniors at the Waterloo Greenway. Presentation by Kelly Pierce, Executive Assistant and Board Liaison, Waterloo Greenway Conservancy. 1 Presentation by Dr. Colette Piece Burnette, CEO, and Stephanie Bergara, Senior Manager of Community Engagement & Programs, Waterloo Greenway. 3. Presentation regarding addiction and mental health. Presentation by Dr. Roshni Koli, Medical Director, Meadows Mental Health Institute. Presentation by Dr. Roshni Koli, Medical Director, Meadows Mental Health Institute. 4. Discussion on advancing primary care for advancing populations, focusing on preventive education. Withdrawn without objection. 5. Discussion regarding the path forward for the quality of life study. Discussion was held. 6. Discussion regarding the services and programming of adult day centers. Presentation by Commissioner Suzanne Anderson. Item 6 was taken up before Item 5 without objection. The presentation was made by Commissioner Suzanne Anderson. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Approve a recommendation regarding a moratorium on human services funding reductions pending an inclusive, equity-based program review. Item 7 was taken up after Item 14 without objection. The motion to approve a recommendation regarding a moratorium on human services funding reductions pending an inclusive, equity-based program review was approved on Commissioner Kareithi’s motion, Commissioner Scott’s second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioners Adams, Lane, and Gloria Lugo were absent. 8. Approve a recommendation regarding PARD accessibility and cultural inclusion across demographics. The recommendation was approved with the below amendments on Commissioner Nudelman’s motion, Commissioner Anderson’s second on …
REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT A D VI SO R Y C O M M I S S I O N WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026, AT 3:00 P.M. CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Airport Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com by noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. 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. In-person registration is available for speakers who sign up at the meeting location prior to the meeting being called to order. Registration to speak remotely is available for speakers who have provided an email to Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com no later than noon of the day before the meeting. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Patrick Rose, Chair Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Doyle Valdez, Secretary Jeff Eller Mike Trimble Fang Fang Jonathan Coon Cole Wilson Lyn Hendricks Susan Turrieta VACANT AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public communication for items not on the agenda. The first 5 registered speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is not posted on the agenda. Please refer to the registration instructions above. Public communication for items on the agenda. Registered speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is posted as a Briefing, Discussion/Action, or Discussion item. Please refer to the registration instructions above. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Airport Advisory Commission regular meeting on February 11, 2026 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on January 2026 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer 3. Briefing on March 2026 Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, Air Service Development 4. Briefing on Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 5. Authorize a contract for five contracts for engineering services for Materials Testing for Austin Aviation with Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Kleinfelder, Inc.; HVJ South Central Texas - M&J, Inc.; …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION [RMMA PIAC] TUESDAY, MARCH 10 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS ASSEMBLY ROOM 1111 4815 MUELLER BOULEVARD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the RMMA PIAC 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 Marrilee Archer, 512-974-7842, marrilee.archer@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Michael Jones, Chair Andrew Clements Christopher Jackson Kathleen Malcom Kathy Sokolic AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Rick Krivoniak, Vice Chair Corky Hilliard Martin Luecke David Neider The first ten 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the RMMA PIAC Regular Meeting on January 13, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Update by Foundation Communities on potential new affordable housing development in Mueller. Mueller Development Update by Banbury. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation for the City’s FY 2026-27 Budget to provide funding to the Mueller Property Owner’s Association for summer lifeguards. 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 Marrilee Archer at Austin Financial Services, at 512-974-7842 and marrilee.archer@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission, please contact Marrilee Archer at 512-974-7842, marrilee.archer@austintexas.gov.
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Recommendation Number 20260310-004: To provide funding to the Mueller Property Owners Association (POA) for summer lifeguards at Mueller pools in the FY 2026-2027 Budget. WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission (RMMAPIAC) was established to advise the City Council on redevelopment issues affecting the implementation of Mueller’s Master Plan; and WHEREAS, one of Mueller’s six 1996 community-forged and City Council-adopted redevelopment goals was for it to enhance, be compatible with, and accessible to its surrounding neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, on December 2, 2004 the City of Austin and Catellus Austin, LLC (now managed by Banbury Development) entered into a Master Development Agreement for the public-private partnership to redevelop the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport; and WHEREAS, Mueller’s 140 acres of parks, green spaces, trails, and two swimming pools were developed with Mueller project funds, and are open to and heavily used by the larger Austin community, leading to the 2024 action by the City Council to approve continued annual payments, as budget allows, to the Mueller Property Owners Association (POA) towards maintaining the now City-owned Perimeter Parks; and WHEREAS, since each were completed, the public has been welcome to use both Ella Wooten and John Gaines Pools during hours established by the POA from Memorial Day weekend in May to Labor Day weekend in September, paying a per-use fee comparable to City of Austin District Pools, with the POA providing required lifeguard services during those public hours for the benefit of Mueller residents and nonresidents alike; and WHEREAS, The Mueller POA establishes the budget for all Mueller parks and pools, and the current 2026 cost for lifeguards is budgeted to be $135,496. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that that the RMMAPIAC recommends that the City Council includes sufficient funding in Austin Parks & Recreation’s FY 2026-2027 and future budgets to cover approved continued annual payments to the Mueller POA towards maintaining the now City- owned Perimeter Parks and the Mueller pool lifeguard costs to maintain public access periods, and for staff to coordinate with the Mueller POA on this funding. Date of Approval: Motioned By: Vote: Seconded By: For: Against: Abstain: Off the dais: Absent: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or Commissioner can sign)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026, AT 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 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 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. If you have questions regarding speaker registration, please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alice Woods, Chair (District 2) Casey Haney, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Felicity Maxwell, Secretary (District 5) Imad Ahmed, Parliamentarian (District 6) Anna Lan (Mayor’s Representative) Vacant (Mayor’s Representative) Chris Gannon (District 1) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Brian Bedrosian (District 4) Adam Powell (District 7) Peter Breton (District 8) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Joshua Hiller (District 10) Jessica Cohen, Chair of Board of Adjustment TC Broadnax, City Manager EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) Candace Hunter, A.I.S.D. Board of Trustees Richard Mendoza, Director of Transportation and Public Works The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, according to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on the agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071. Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Jenna Schwartz, 512-978-0871 Page 1 of 9 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, and Tuesday, February 10, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0031.01 - 8701 N Mopac Multifamily; District 10 8701 North Mopac Expressway Service Road NB, Shoal Creek Watershed; North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Planning Area Location: Owner/Applicant: Mopac Atrium Investments, LLC, a Texas limited liability company …
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 24, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 The Planning Commission convened in a regular on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Woods called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Casey Haney Brian Bedrosian Chris Gannon Joshua Hiller Felicity Maxwell Danielle Skidmore Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Imad Ahmed Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Peter Breton Anna Lan Adam Powell Commissioners Absent: None Ex-Officio Members in Absent: TC Broadnax Jessica Cohen Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 Vacancy on the Dais 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 24, 2026 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The motion to postpone the meeting minutes of Tuesday, January 27, 2026, to March 10, 2026, was approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Bedrosian’s second, on a 12-0 vote. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 5 Location: 2217 W Ben White Service Road EB, Williamson Creek Watershed; South Austin Combined (Westgate) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: RPS Family Enterprises, LP Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) Neighborhood Node to Mixed-Use Activity HUB/Corridor Staff postponement request to March 24, 2026 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to March 24, 2026, was approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Bedrosian’s second, on a 12-0 vote. 1 vacancy on the dais. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0126 - North Burnet/Gateway RSMU Rezoning; District 7 Area bounded by Braker Lane; Burnet Road; MoPac Expressway; Stonelake Boulevard, Shoal Creek; Little Walnut Creek; Walnut Creek; North Burnet/Gateway Owner/Applicant: University of Texas System Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Austin Planning P, MI, IP-NP, NBG-CMU-NP to NBG-RSMU-NP Recommended Jorge E. Rousslein, 512-974-2975, jorge.rousselin@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of NBG-RSMU-NP for C14-2025-0126 - North Burnet/Gateway RSMU Rezoning; District 7, located at an area bounded by Braker Lane; Burnet Road; MoPac Expressway; Stonelake Boulevard, was approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Bedrosian’s second, on a 12-0 vote. 1 vacancy on the dais. 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 24, 2026 4. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0147 - 1405 East …
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 27, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026 The Planning Commission convened in a regular on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Woods called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Imad Ahmed Brian Bedrosian Chris Gannon Felicity Maxwell Adam Powell Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Peter Breton Joshua Hiller Anna Lan Danielle Skidmore Commissioners Absent: Casey Haney Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Ex-Officio Members in Absent: TC Broadnax Jessica Cohen Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 Vacancy on the Dais 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 27, 2026 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Philip Wiley – Mobility Oriented Development APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, January 13, 2026, were approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Vice Chair Haney and Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez were absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0018.01 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; Location: District 4 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Purple Square One Limited Liability (Lan Chen) Agent: Request: Bowman (Jerome Perales, P.E.) High Density Single Family and Multifamily Residential to Mixed Use land use Staff postponement request to February 10, 2026 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to February 10, 2026, was approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Vice Chair Haney and Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez were absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0036 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 4 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Purple Square One Limited Liability (Lan Chen) Agent: Request: Bowman (Jerome Perales, P.E.) MF-1-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP (Subdistrict 2), SF-6-NP and MF-2-ETOD- DBETOD-NP (Subdistrict 2) to GR-ETOD-DBETOD-NP (Subdistrict 1), increasing the maximum building height from 90 feet to 120 feet through participation in a density bonus program. Staff postponement request to February 10, 2026 Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Austin Planning Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to February 10, 2026, was approved on the consent …
City of Austin Austin Planning 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttps:/ / w w w.au st in tex a s .g ov / d epa r tm e n t/ plan n in g - de part men t MEMORANDUM TO: Chair & Planning Commission Members FROM: Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Austin Planning DATE: March 3, 2026 RE: NPA-2025-0031.01_ 8701 N Mopac Expy SVRD NB North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the March 10, 2026 Planning Commission hearing to the March 24, 2026 hearing date to allow staff additional time to review the application. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 02 NPA-2025-0031.01 - 8701 N Mopac Multifamily; District 101 of 2 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 02 NPA-2025-0031.01 - 8701 N Mopac Multifamily; District 102 of 2
MEMORANDUM To: From: Alice Woods, Chair Planning Commission Members Sherri Sirwaitis, Case Manager Austin Planning Date: March 3, 2026 Subject: C14-2025-0088 - 8701 N Mopac Multifamily - Postponement Request The purpose of this memorandum is for the staff to request a postponement of the above referenced rezoning case from the from March 10, 2026 Planning Commission hearing to the March 24, 2026 Planning Commission hearing. The postponement will allow time for the staff to continue our review of this rezoning application. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Sherri Sirwaitis, Austin Planning, at sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov or 512-974-3057. 03 C14-2025-0088 - 8701 N Mopac Multifamily; District 101 of 2 Date: Subject: Month Date, Year Sample Subject Page 2 of 2 03 C14-2025-0088 - 8701 N Mopac Multifamily; District 102 of 2
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: North Lamar Combined CASE#: NPA-2025-0026.02 DATE FILED: October 1, 2025 PROJECT NAME: Middle Fiskville Automotive Sales PC DATE: March 10, 2026 ADDRESS/ES: 10600, 10602, 10604, 10606, 10608 Middle Fiskville Rd DISTRICT AREA: 4 SITE AREA: 1.4617 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Penize, LLC and Toniette Navarrette AGENT: Husch Blackwell (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Neighborhood Commercial To: Commercial Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: From: LR-NP and SF-3-NP To: CS-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: June 24, 2010 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: March 10, 2026 - 04 NPA-2025-0026.02 - Middle Fiskville Automotive Sales; District 41 of 25 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for Commercial land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Commercial land use because there is commercial land use to the south and Mixed Use land use to the north of the subject tract. The property is located near N IH 35 where commercial land use is appropriate. The North Lamar Combined Neighborhood Plan supports commercial uses along IH-35. The neighborhood plan notes that Neighborhood Commercial land use was designated for these properties because they are adjacent to single family land uses. Please see the zoning case report C14-2025-0099 for the list of conditional and prohibited uses Staff recommends in the CS- General Commercial Services district to address this concern. 04 NPA-2025-0026.02 - Middle Fiskville Automotive Sales; District 42 of 25 04 NPA-2025-0026.02 - Middle Fiskville Automotive Sales; District 43 of 25 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Neighborhood Commercial - Lots or parcels containing small‐scale retail or offices, professional services, convenience retail, and shopfront retail that serve a market at a neighborhood scale. Purpose 1. Accommodate low‐intensity commercial services that serve surrounding neighborhoods; and 2. Encourage small‐scale retail within walking distance from residential areas. Application 1. Appropriate for areas such as minor arterials and collectors, small parcels along major arterials that abut single‐ family residential development, and areas in environmentally sensitive zones where high intensity commercial uses are discouraged; and 2. May be used to encourage high intensity commercial to transition to residential uses. PROPOSED LAND USE: Commercial -Lots or parcels containing retail sales, services, hotel/motels and all recreational services that are predominantly privately owned and operated for profit (for example, theaters and bowling alleys). Included …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0099 – Middle Fiskville Automotive Sales DISTRICT: 4 ADDRESS: 10602, 10604, 10606 and 10608 Middle Fiskville Road ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP, LR-NP TO: CS-NP SITE AREA: 1.1528 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Penize, LLC (Kanton Labaj) AGENT: Husch Blackwell, LP (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends CS-CO-NP, General Commercial-Conditional Overlay- Neighborhood Plan Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses on the property: Adult Oriented Businesses, Agricultural Sales and Services, Alternative Financial Services, Bail Bond Services, Building Maintenance Services, Campground, Construction Sales and Services, Drop-off Recycling Collection Facility, Equipment Repair Services, Exterminating Services, Funeral Services, Kennels, Limited Warehousing and Distribution, Maintenance and Service Facilities, Monument Retail Sales, Outdoor Entertainment, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Pawn Shop Services, Research Services, Residential Treatment, Transportation Terminal, Vehicle Storage 05 C14-2025-0099 - Middle Fiskville Automotive Sales; District 41 of 17 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 10, 2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 05 C14-2025-0099 - Middle Fiskville Automotive Sales; District 42 of 17 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 1.15 acre area that consists of four lots fronting Middle Fiskville Road. The property is currently developed with an automotive sales use (Third Coast Auto Group). The lots to the north are zoned CS-MU-CO-NP and are undeveloped. To the south, there is a vacant retail sales building (formerly Couch Potatoes Furniture Store) and an office/warehouse structure (Einstein Moving Co.) that are zoned CS-NP and CS-CO- NP respectively. The lots to the east along Brownie Drive contain single-family residences zoned SF-3-NP. The applicant is requesting to rezone the site under consideration to CS-NP to bring the existing automotive sales use into conformance with land use regulations in the Code. In 2010, the North Lamar Combined Neighborhood Plan was devised for this area of the City. The neighborhood plan recommended Single-Family fronting Brownie Drive and Neighborhood Commercial fronting Middle Fiskville Road on the future land use map for this property (please see North Lamar Combined NP FLUM – Exhibit D). On June 24, 2010, the City Council approved the North Lamar Combined Neighborhood Plan along with accompanying rezoning for these tracts of land through case C14-2010-0048/ Ordinance No. 20100624-111. There is an associated neighborhood plan amendment case that is in process for this property: NPA-2025-0026.02. The staff recommends CS-CO-NP, General Commercial-Conditional Overlay-Neighborhood Plan Combining District, zoning for this property. The property …
City of Austin Austin Planning 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767-1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttp s:/ / w w w.au st in tex a s .g ov / d epa r tm e n t/ plan n in g - de part men t MEMORANDUM TO: Chair & Planning Commission Members FROM: Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Jonathan Tomko, Principal Planner, Current Planning Division Austin Planning DATE: March 3, 2026 RE: NPA-2024-0018.01 and C14-2024-0036 7003, 7005, & 7007 Guadalupe Street Brentwood-Highland Combined Planning Area The Applicant requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases from the March 10, 2026 Planning Commission hearing to the April 28, 2026 hearing date. Please see attached email from Julia Perales-Leisk. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Julia Perales-Leisk’s email Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map 06 NPA-2024-0018.01 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 41 of 4 From: Julia Perales-Leisk < > Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 11:51 AM To: Tomko, Jonathan <Jonathan.Tomko@austintexas.gov>; Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Cc: Jerry Perales < >; angela.piskyline@ Subject: RE: Staff Recommendation (C14-2024-0036) 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe St. Rezone Hello Jonathan and Maureen, We would like to request the postponement of our 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe St. Rezone & NPA project from the 3/10 Planning Commission meeting to the 4/28 meeting. We appreciate your help with this. Thank you. JULIA PERALES-LEISK Planning & Development Manager | BOWMAN | bowman.com 06 NPA-2024-0018.01 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 42 of 4 06 NPA-2024-0018.01 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 43 of 4 06 NPA-2024-0018.01 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 44 of 4
City of Austin Austin Planning 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767-1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttp s:/ / w w w.au st in tex a s .g ov / d epa r tm e n t/ plan n in g - de part men t MEMORANDUM TO: Chair & Planning Commission Members FROM: Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Jonathan Tomko, Principal Planner, Current Planning Division Austin Planning DATE: March 3, 2026 RE: NPA-2024-0018.01 and C14-2024-0036 7003, 7005, & 7007 Guadalupe Street Brentwood-Highland Combined Planning Area The Applicant requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases from the March 10, 2026 Planning Commission hearing to the April 28, 2026 hearing date. Please see attached email from Julia Perales-Leisk. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Julia Perales-Leisk’s email Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map 07 C14-2024-0036 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 41 of 4 From: Julia Perales-Leisk < > Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 11:51 AM To: Tomko, Jonathan <Jonathan.Tomko@austintexas.gov>; Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Cc: Jerry Perales < >; angela.piskyline@ Subject: RE: Staff Recommendation (C14-2024-0036) 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe St. Rezone Hello Jonathan and Maureen, We would like to request the postponement of our 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe St. Rezone & NPA project from the 3/10 Planning Commission meeting to the 4/28 meeting. We appreciate your help with this. Thank you. JULIA PERALES-LEISK Planning & Development Manager | BOWMAN | bowman.com 07 C14-2024-0036 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 42 of 4 07 C14-2024-0036 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 43 of 4 07 C14-2024-0036 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 44 of 4
City of Austin Austin Planning 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767-1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttp s:/ / w w w.au st in tex a s .g ov / d epa r tm e n t/ plan n in g - de part men t MEMORANDUM TO: Chair & Planning Commission Members FROM: Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Austin Planning DATE: March 3, 2026 RE: NPA-2025-0020.04 (Congress Views) 6111, 6113, and 6119 South Congress Ave South Congress Combined Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the March 10, 2026 Planning Commission hearing to the April 14, 2026 hearing date to allow staff additional time to review the application. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map 08 NPA-2025-0020.04 - Congress Views; District 21 of 2 08 NPA-2025-0020.04 - Congress Views; District 22 of 2
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ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0109 - West Lynn Church Site DISTRICT: 9 ADDRESS: 1308 West Lynn Street and 1611 West 14th Street ZONING FROM: MF-3-NP ZONING TO: Tract 1 – CS-MU-CO-NP Tract 2 – LR-MU-CO-NP SITE AREA: 0.59 acres (25, 536 sq. ft.) Tract 1 – 0.262 acres Tract 2 – 0.324 acres PROPERTY OWNER: St Luke United Methodist Church AGENT: Graham Brown Consulting LLC (Graham Brown) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services - mixed use - conditional overlay - neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combined district zoning for Tract 1 and neighborhood commercial - mixed use - conditional overlay - neighborhood plan (LR-MU- CO-NP) combined district zoning for Tract 2. The conditional overlay will: 1) limit development of the property to LR development standards for Tract 1, except for the 500 square foot outdoor seating area limitation under Section 25-2-587(D)(3) of the City Land Development Code. 2) prohibit the following uses for Tract 1: Prohibited Commercial Uses: • Adult-Oriented Business • Agricultural Sales and Services • Alternative Financial Services • Automotive Rentals • Automotive Repair • Automotive Sales • Automotive Washing (of any type) • Bail Bond Services • Building Maintenance Services • Business or Trade School • Business Support Services • Campground • Commercial Blood Plasma Center • Commercial Off Street Parking • Consumer Convenience Services • Consumer Repair Services • Construction Sales and Services • Convenience Storage • Drive Through Services • Electronic Prototype Assembly • Electronic Testing • Equipment Repair Services • Equipment Sales • Exterminating Services • Funeral Services • Hotel/Motel • • Kennels Indoor Sports & Recreation 10 C14-2025-0109 - West Lynn Church Site; District 91 of 17 • Plant Nursery • Printing and Publishing • Research Services • Service Station • Software Development • Theater • Vehicle Storage • Private Primary Educational Facilities • Private Secondary Educational Facilities • Public Primary Educational Facilities • Public Secondary Educational Facilities • Safety Services • Medical Offices – Exceeding 5,000 sf • Medical Offices – Not Exceeding 5,000 sf • Monument Retail Sales • Outdoor Sports and Recreation • Pawn Shop Services • Pedicab Storage and Dispatch • Pet Services Prohibited Civic Uses: • Club or Lodge • College and University Facilities • Communication Service Facilities • Community Recreation (Private) • Community Recreation (Public) • Hospital Services (General) • Hospital Services (Limited) Prohibited Industrial Uses: • …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0004 (Springdale Farm Follow Up) DISTRICT: 3 ADDRESS: 735, 755, 755 ½ Springdale Road; 740 Mansell Avenue ZONING FROM: CS-MU-CO-NP TO: CS-MU-CO-NP (to change a condition of zoning) SITE AREA: approximately 4.85 acres (approximately 211,266 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: 755 Springdale, LP AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko, AICP (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting CS-MU-CO-NP to change a condition of zoning. The conditional overlay would remove the limit on the number of dwelling units per acre, remove the trip count limit of 2,000 trips per day, and allow the following 6 uses: - Community Recreation (Private) - Community Recreation (Public) - Consumer Convenience Services - Indoor Sports and Recreation - Off-Site Accessory Parking - Personal Improvement Services The conditional overlay would also conditionally allow: - General Retail Sales (General) - Outdoor Sports and Recreation PLANNING COMMISSION / OTHER COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 10, 2026: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tract is located approximately 600 feet north of East 7th Street between Springdale Road to the west and Mansell Avenue to the east. It currently contains two very large holes in 11 C14-2026-0004 - Springdale Farm Follow-Up; District 31 of 18 C14-2026-0004 2 the ground from a mothballed previous development effort. The applicant is not seeking to change the zoning, only to amend a condition of zoning. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: The proposed zoning should be consistent with the goals and objectives of the City Council. The subject tract is approximately 500 feet from East 7th Street which is part of the ASMP transit priority network and an Imagine Austin Corridor. It is also along Springdale Road which is an Imagine Austin Corridor. It is also approximately 100 feet from the Springdale Station Imagine Austin Center. City Council has adopted plans such as the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint, Austin Climate Equity Plan, and Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) which aim to increase housing supply and promote a mix of uses to provide more opportunities to walk, bike, or take transit. This proposed zoning change would be consistent with those goals and objectives within those Council adopted plans. Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the property. The requested changes to conditions of zoning are …
