Community Police Review Commission - Meeting Minutes Friday, October 16, 2026 COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026 The Community Police Review Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Carlos Greaves called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Carlos Greaves, Chair Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Ruben De La Paz (arrived at 3:10 p.m.) Darrick Eugene Marissa Johnson Lauren Peña Celesta Williams (arrived at 3:17 p.m.) Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lee Peterman Kathy Russell Commissioners Absent: Christopher Harris PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission regular-called meeting on August 21, 2026. The minutes from the Community Police Review Commission regular meeting of August 21, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Darrick Eugene’s motion and Commissioner Marissa Johnson’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Ruben De La Paz, Christopher Harris, and Celesta Williams were absent. 2. Approve the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission regular-called meeting on September 18, 2026. The minutes from the Community Police Review Commission regular meeting of September 18, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Darrick Eugene’s motion and Vice Chair Laura Cortes Franco’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Lauren Peña abstained. Commissioners Ruben De La Paz, Christopher Harris, and Celesta Williams were absent. 1 Community Police Review Commission - Meeting Minutes Friday, October 16, 2026 STAFF BRIEFING 3. Staff briefing by Director Gail McCant regarding updates related to Austin Police Oversight (APO), including an overview and key highlights; administrative and operational updates; commission support and follow-up; community engagement; policy highlights; and upcoming items and priorities. Presentation was made by Gail McCant, Director, Austin Police Oversight. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion of and approval of the Community Police Review Commission meeting schedule for the 2027 calendar year. The recommendation to maintain the Community Police Review Commission’s meeting schedule on the third Friday of each month for 2027 was approved on Commissioner Lauren Peña’s motion and Commissioner Marissa Johnson’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Darrick Eugene abstained. Commissioner Christopher Harris was absent. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 5. Update from the CPRC Year in Review Working Group regarding preparation of the Commission's Year in Review report. The update was given by Commissioner Darrick Eugene. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Announcement …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD FRIDAY, November 20, 2026 AT 8:00 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER, TRAINING ROOM 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Austin Community Court Advisory Board 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 remotely, contact Ana George at participation by Ana.George@austintexas.gov or at (512) 974-4801. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS: Lea Downey Gallatin, Chair Anu Kapadia, Vice Chair Kergin Bedell Karly Jo Dixon Patrick Howard Faye Mills Katy Jo Muncie Azalia Perez Jeff Lewis Roy Woody AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 including individuals that wish to share first-hand accounts regarding their experiences being served through Austin’s homelessness system. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Austin Community Court Advisory Board Regular Called meeting on July 17, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS Page 1 of 2 2. 3. regarding Homeless Encampment Management Updates. Presentation (Downey Gallatin/Kapadia) – Patricia Barrera, Business Process Consultant Senior, Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations Status of Austin Community Court operational areas including performance measures and services delivered through Community Services, Court Services, Homeless Services and Support Services – Presentation by Yvonne Moss, Clinical Operations Manager, Bailey Gray, Court Operations Manager, and Robert Kingham, Court Administrator from Austin Community Court. ACTION ITEMS 4. Adopt meeting schedule for 2027 (Downey Gallatin/Kapadia) – Robert Kingham, Court Administrator. 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 Ana George at Austin Community Court Department, Ana.George@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. 974-4801 512) or at at For more information on the Austin Community Court Advisory Board, please contact Ana George at (512) …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS Thursday November 19, 2026 @ 1:30 PM- In Person/Web Ex PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely 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. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Oren Mitnzer- Chair; Ben Abzug- Vice Chair; Brasfield, Aubrey; Buys, Ron; Gannon, Chris; McKay, Blair; Juarez, Cecilia Paredes; Rumbo, Jim; Satt, Alison; Schumann, Alan; Wood, William AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: 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 Building and Fire Board of Appeals Regular Called Meeting of September 23, 2026 DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Approve the 2027 annual schedule of the Building Fire Board of Appeals. 3. Approve a recommendation to council for the Houseplex Code Amendment 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 accommodation no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Rick Arola at Austin Development Services Department, at 512-974-2417 or rick.arzola@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Building and Fire Board of Appeals, please contact Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417 and rick.arzola@austintexas.gov
REGULAR CALLED MEETING ELECTRIC BOARD Wednesday November 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM- In Person/Web Ex PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely 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. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: David Johnson- Chair; Gabe Flores- Vice Chair; Cochren, Joel; Deschaine, David; Grant, Michael; Goss, Delwin; Hernandez, Joseph; King, Kenny; Shope, Victoria; Wallace, Rogelio CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: 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 Electrical Board Regular Called Meeting of August 19, 2026 DISCUSSION 2. Update on Austin Energy criteria manual on any new proposed changes 3. Discussion updates on third party inspections. City of Austin has settled with SAFEbuilt Texas to assist with ongoing economic shifts, to aid with 3rd party inspections. 4. Discussion on Commercial Plan Review update; Submittals, on time ratio and staffing. 5. Discussion on Building and Trade Contractor Service update; permit application process, turnaround times and staffing. 6. Discussion with Commercial and Residential Inspection staff on updates regarding staff vacancies and timely inspections. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 7. Discussion and Action- Approve 2027 annual schedule of the Electrical Board. 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 Rick Arola at Austin Development Services Department, at 512-974-2417 or rick.arzola@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more rick.arzola@austintexas.gov information on the Electrical Board please contact Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417 and
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2026, AT 9:00 A.M. CITY HALL, BOARD AND COMMISSION ROOM #1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Early Childhood Council 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 Caitlin Oliver-McLaughlin, 512- 972-6205, Caitlin.Oliver@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Choquette Peterson, Chair Delphi Alvizo Yvette Cárdenas Chloe Latham-Sikes Craig McNary Alice Navarro Eliza Sears AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Brooke Freeland, Vice Chair Christy Beauchemin Barbara Grant Boneta Andrea McIllwain Brianna Menard Hilda Rivas The first five 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 Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on October 14, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Approve the 2027 Early Childhood Council regular meeting schedule. Possible action to reappoint Delphi Alvizo as an alternate representative of the Early Childhood Council to the JIC. 4. Possible action to appoint a fiscal year 2028 budget workgroup that will draft budget recommendations and consider next steps regarding the quality of life study of Austin’s families with young children. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. 8. Updates from the Early Childhood Council accessibility workgroup regarding their next steps. Presentation by Austin Independent School District regarding the district’s teen child care programs. Presented by Jeremy Martorell, Director of Districtwide Child Care and After- School Programs, and Kelly Hickman, Administrator Supervisor of 3rd Base and After-School programs. Raising Travis County updates from Mariana Montejano, Raising Travis County Senior Planner – Community Engagement. Success By 6 Coalition updates from Barbara Grant Boneta, Director of Austin/Travis County Success By 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS 9. 10. 11. Staff briefing regarding Childcare Fee Waiver Program. Presentation by Ann Eaton, Assistant Director, and Khotan Harmon, Interim Division Manager, Austin Economic Development. Staff briefing regarding the City of Austin Extreme Heat and Early Childhood Roundtable. Briefing by Caitlin Oliver-McLaughlin, Austin Public Health. Briefing with updates from related local early childhood groups …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2026, 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Economic Prosperity 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 Chelsea Pfeifer at chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2498. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Appointment VACANT Ofelia Zapata District 1 District 2 Commissioner Zain Pleuthner VACANT Appointment District 7 District 8 Raquel Valdez Sanchez District 3 Aaron Gonzales (Chair) District 9 VACANT Kevin Roberts District 4 District 5 Shakeel Rashed District 6 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Aditi Joshi Jake Randall (Vice Chair) District 10 Mayor 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 Economic Prosperity Commission regular meeting on September 16, 2026 and October 21, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding the possible formation of a working group focused on identifying new policy opportunities after recent elections. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding improving permitting processes for restaurants. 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 Chelsea Pfeifer at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission please contact Chelsea Pfeifer at 512-974-2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov.
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Austin City Hall Boards and Commissions, Room #1101, Austin, TX 78701. Chair Gonzales called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:40 P.M. Commissioners in Attendance: Aaron Gonzales, Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jacob Randall , Vice Chair Aditi Joshi Zain Pleuthner Kevin Roberts Raquel Valdez Sanchez Ofelia Zapata PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Michael Nahas- Draft Recommendation, Thanks DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding strengthening responsiveness to AI Labor Impacts in Austin. The motion to approve the recommendation to Council to regarding strengthening responsiveness to AI Labor Impacts in Austin was approved on Commissioner Joshi’s motion, Chair Gonzales’ second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Zapata was off the dais. Commissioner Rashed was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of Austin Economic Development department strategy and listening session schedule. Discussed. ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on August 19, 2026. The minutes from the Economic Prosperity Commission regular meeting on August 19, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Roberts’ motion and Commissioner Pleuthner’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Valdez Sanchez was off the dais. Commissioner Rashed was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Discussion regarding permitting process reform for restaurants. Discussed. Discussion regarding tool for tracking Council and Council Committee Meeting agenda items related to commission business. Discussed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and Possible Action regarding permitting process reform for restaurants Chair Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 7:12 without objection. 2
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Austin City Hall Boards and Commissions, Room #1101, Austin, TX 78701. Chair Gonzales called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:45 P.M. Commissioners in Attendance: Aaron Gonzales, Chair Shakeel Rashed Kevin Roberts Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Aditi Joshi Ofelia Zapata Zain Pleuthner PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None Present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission regular meeting on September 16, 2026. The minutes from the Economic Prosperity Commission regular meeting on September 16, 2026 were not approved on Commissioner Zapata’s motion, Commissioner Roberts’ second on a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Rashed abstained. Vice Chair Randall and Commissioners Valdez Sanchez were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Presentation by Station Austin regarding their work and possible partnership opportunities. Presentation by Mary Glinn, Senior VP, Station Austin. The presentation was made by Mary Gwinn, Senior VP, Station Austin. Discussion of updates regarding a recommendation concerning improvements to permit processes for restaurants. ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026 Discussed. 4. Discussion of Red River District current events including business closures and economic impacts. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the 2027 annual schedule of the Economic Prosperity Commission. The motion to approve the 2027 annual schedule was approved on Commissioner Roberts’ motion, Chair Gonzales’ second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Rashed abstained. Vice Chair Randall and Commissioners Valdez Sanchez were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None Discussed. Chair Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. without objection. 2
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406, 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR., AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Asian American Quality of Life 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 Chelsea Pfeifer at chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2498. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Padmini Jambulapati, Chair Maheen Baqai Sarah Chen Zachary Dolling Hugh Li Bhumika Purohit Nayer Sikder CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Nirali Thakkar, Vice-Chair Alka Bhanot Sarah Xiyi Chen Hanna Huang Ahmed Moledina Alpha Shrestha Kuo Yang 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 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on October 20, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding updates on the Asian American Quality of Life Study. Presentation by Joseph Allen, Interim Equity Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion and Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Discussion regarding possible recommendation or statement of support for Asian American communities. Presentation by Asian Texans for Justice regarding a debrief of the 2026 voting turnout for Asian Americans and implications. Presentation by Sarah Xiyi Chen, Commissioner, Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission. Discussion regarding update from meeting with City Manager’s Office regarding AARC. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve the creation of a working group to identify potential stakeholder commissioners in the community. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 7. 8. 9. Update from the Budget Cycle 2027 workgroup regarding themes for future budget recommendations Update from the Community Engagement workgroup regarding outreach efforts. Update from the AARC, Community Engagement and Budget working group regarding membership changes. 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 …
Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 20, 2026 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Permitting Development Center, Room #1406, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin Texas. Chair Jambulapati called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:14 p.m. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Padmini Jambulapati, Chair Nirali Thakkar, Vice Chair Alka Bhanot Nayer Sikder COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Sarah Chen Hanna Huang Ahmed Moledina Bhumika Purohit PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None Present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on September 15, 2026. The minutes of the September 15, 2026 meeting were approved on Vice Chair Thakkar’s motion, Commissioner Huang’s second with the following amendment on Item 4: Matrex Kilgore instead of Matrix Kilgore. The motion was approved as amended on Vice Chair Thakkar’s motion, Commissioner Huang’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Xiyi Chen, Shrestha, Yang, Dolling, and Li were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 20, 2026 2. 3. Presentation by Yesterday’s Gone 501c3 regarding current work, programs and initiatives. Presented by Loree Tamayo, Executive Director, Yesterday’s Gone 501c3. The presentation was made by Loree Tamayo, Executive Director, Yesterday’s Gone 501c3. Presentation by Asian Texans for Justice regarding trends in voting preferences and GOTV efforts. Presentation by Sarah Xiyi Chen, Commissioner, Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission. Withdrawn due to Commissioner Xiyi Chen’s absence. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve the 2027 annual schedule of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission. The motion to approve the 2027 annual schedule was made by Commissioner Bhanot, seconded by Vice Chair Thakkar with the following amendment: March 16 March 23. The motion was approved as amended by Commissioner Bhanot, seconded by Vice Chair Thakkar and approved on a 8-0 motion. Commissioners Xiyi Chen, Shrestha, Yang, Dolling, and Li were absent. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. 6. 7. Update from Community Engagement Working Group regarding recent Community Engagement efforts. The update was given by Commissioner Bhanot. Update from the Asian American Resource Center working group regarding facility updates. The update was given by Commissioner Huang and Vice Chair Thakkar. Update from Joint Inclusion Committee regarding recent Austin Arts, Culture, Music, Entertainment presentation. The update was given by Vice Chair Thakkar. FUTURE …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2026, AT 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting 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: Hank Smith, Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg, Vice Chair (District 10) Ryan Puzycki, Secretary (District 7) Alejandra Flores, Parliamentarian (District 5) Luis Osta Lugo (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Andrew Cortes (District 4) Christian Tschoepe (District 6) Taylor Major (District 9) Staff Liaison: Destiny Brown, 512-974-7196 Attorney: Steve Maddoux, 512-974-6080 Page 1 of 5 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 Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: C14-2026-0054 - Park 290 Logistics Center; District 1 11653 Decker Lane; 9921 and 9931 East US Highway 290 Service Road Eastbound, Gilleland and Decker Creek Watersheds Owner/Applicant: BSREP III DECKER LANE LP Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Jackson Walker L.L.P. (Pamela Madere) CH-CO to CH-PDA Recommended Jonathan Tomko, AICP, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Austin Planning 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2026-0065 - Primm Residence; District 6 11403 Centennial Trail, Bull Creek Watershed Travis and Jialin Primm ĒSO Architecture + Design (Evan Gallarneau) DR to SF-1 Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Austin Planning 4. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2026-0071 - Glenlake Dr. to Narrow Ridge Dr. Connector; District 10 9812 Glenlake Drive, Panther Hollow and Turkey Creek Watersheds Travis County Emergency Service District 4 …
SPEAKER REGISTRATION All participants wishing to address the commission must register to speak. Public participation is available by teleconference or in-person. Presentations and handouts are requested to be e- mailed by 1:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. TELECONFERNCE REGISTRATION Registration for participation by teleconference closes at 2:00 p.m., the day of the meeting. Teleconference code and additional information to be provided after the closing of the teleconference registration period. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION While in-person registrants are encouraged to register in advance of the meeting, in-person registration closes at 5:30 p.m., the day of the meeting. Please scan the QR code below with a mobile device or click on the link below. Mobile devices will also be available at the meeting for public use for the purpose of speaker registration. SPEAKER DONATION OF TIME For discussion cases, speaker donation of time is an available option for in-person participants. Both the registered speaker donating time and the speaker recipient must be present when the public hearing is conducted. See chart below regarding speaker time allotments. SPEAKING ORDER The speaking order is determined by the order in which individuals register to speak and is conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. If multiple speakers register as the Primary Speaker, the first to register is allotted the additional speaking time. Participants who are part of a group or organization and wish to request a specific speaking order must contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or 512-978-0821 as soon as possible, and no later than 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Click on the link below or scan the QR code and submit the form to register to speak. Speakers should submit a separate registration form for each item of interest. https://forms.office.com/g/Ash1EsNFf4 SPEAKER TESTIMONY TIME ALLOCATION PUBLIC HEARING Speaker Number Time Allocated Total Time Allocated Applicant/Agent or primary speaker in favor Primary speaker in opposition 1 1 6 minutes 9 minutes (with donated time, plus 3-minute rebuttal) 6 minutes 9 minutes (with donated time) All other speakers in favor or opposition Unlimited 3 minutes 6 minutes (with donated time) All speakers are allowed three (3) minutes of donated time from a speaker present during the Public Hearing.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION November 17, 2026 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely 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. To register contact Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. Members: Charlotte Davis, Chair (District 1) Paul Robbins, Vice Chair (District 5) John Abrams (Mayor) CALL MEETING TO ORDER AGENDA Kamil Cook (District 3) Trey Farmer (District 7) Yael Glazer (District 6) Harry Kennard (District 10) Martin Luecke (District 4) Raphael Schwartz (District 2) Alison Silverstein (District 9) 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 Regular Called Resource Management Commission Meeting on October 20, 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing on highlights of Austin Water’s 2026 Q3 Report on Water Management Strategy Implementation by Kevin Kluge, Water Conservation Division Manager, Austin Water. DISCUSSION 3. Presentation by Texas Gas Service regarding a program update by Larry Graham, Manager, Local Government Relations, Texas Gas Service. 4. Discussion regarding the status of the District Energy and Cooling. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and recommendation that the Commission consider and/or make recommendations on any timely plans to invest in solar, wind, battery, geothermal and other alternate and/or renewable energy technologies. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 6. Update from the joint RMC/EUC Local Solar + Storage Process Working Group regarding meeting highlights and next steps. 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 Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact …
November 9, 2026 Water Management Strategy Implementation REPORT Third Quarter 2026, July - September November 9, 2026 1 2 Contents Third Quarter Summary Water Conservation Updates Water Loss Reduction Updates Reclaimed Water and Onsite Reuse Updates Conservation Outreach Updates Water Supply Project Updates Water Use and GPCD Notes Regarding Data 2 Austin Water Third Quarter 2026 Report 1 November 9, 2026 Third Quarter Introduction The Water Management Strategy Implementation Report is intended to provide transparency and accountability regarding the execution of strategies from the 2024 Water Conservation Plan and the 2024 Water Forward Plan. The plans include proactive and substantial demand management strategies and innovative local supply strategies, but the hard work necessary to complete the strategies and meet the goals are illustrated in the implementation reports. 2024 Water Loss Report recommendations response is complete – 32 of the 32 recommendations have been addressed. New Online Water Conservation Hub launched - Provides customers better information regarding applications, report submittals, and water waste enforcement. Expanded water conservation outreach – 28 million conservation-related media impressions and 327,000 Home Water Use Reports emailed with a 66% open rate. Water Conservation Updates Landscape Transformation Strategy 50% irrigation limit for new homes - Rule posted to Building Criteria Manual; applies to new home building permits after Oct. 1 New water conservation hub – improved application and communication for rebates, water waste enforcement, and commercial conservation Meter Hero Program – contracted program for AP Environmental Science students to utilize water use data in class projects Community Outreach Grants – Completed 1st year of grants; estimated 380 community members reached 3 4 3 4 Austin Water Third Quarter 2026 Report 2 Water Conservation Metrics Residential Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Drought Survival Tools Irrigation Upgrades Rainwater Harvesting Rebates WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Other Residential Programs Q3 2025-Q2 2026 Q3 2026 5 6 Water Conservation Metrics Commercial Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 5 4 3 2 1 0 4 3 2 2 1 Bucks for Business Q3 2025-Q2 2026 Q3 2026 November 9, 2026 5 6 Austin Water Third Quarter 2026 Report 3 November 9, 2026 Water Conservation Metrics Compliance Assessments Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 350 300 250 200 150 100 …
Rebate Fact Sheet - Energy Efficiency Services October 2026 Rebate Program Enrollment Property Information Multifamily Income Qualified 1363829 Customer or Property Forest Park Apts Property Address Year Built * Total Number of Rentable Units Building Total Square Feet 1088 PARK PLZ 07 AUSTIN, TX 78753 1996 228 N/A Measure ** Rebates and Estimated Annual Savings Est. Kilowatt (kW) Reduction Est. Kilowatt- hours (kWh) Reduction Est. $/kW Rebate per Tenant Unit Total Rebate HVAC Tune-Up Limited Time Bonus Offer Supplemental Measure 28.5 110,947 $2,810 $352 $80,165 138.5 1,049,960 $24 $4 $15 $820 $3,388 Total *** 167.0 * Year built may not include major renovations ** Fact sheets include final inspection information, and some values may have changed since original proposal. *** Assumes 100% Occupancy 1,160,907 $84,373 $2,835 $370 Energy Efficiency Rebates in Past 10-Years Date (Year) Measure Rebate Amount 2019 2019 2019 2019 2019 Duct Sealing and Remediation HVAC Tune-Up Lighting Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat Water Saving Devices $36,338 $68,400 $15,951 $34,200 $6,325 Energy Efficiency Services - Commercial and Multifamily Enrollment Pipeline 11/2/2026 Program WFS Location Name Installation Address Multifamily Income Qualified Installation Bridge at Midtown Commons 7200 EASY WIND DR C Council District 7 Multifamily Standard Rebates Installation The Standard at the Domain 11721 DOMAIN BLVD FW3 Multifamily Standard Rebates Installation The Olivine 3201 CENTURY PARK BLVD Multifamily Standard Rebates Installation Berkshire Santal Apartments 7624 TECOMA CIR 2 Multifamily Standard Rebates Post Inspection Falconhead 3400 S FM 620 RD 1 Multifamily Income Qualified Installation Multifamily Income Qualified Installation Park at Summers Grove Apartments Chesapeake Apartments 2900 CENTURY PARK BLVD UNIT 1 12300 HYMEADOW DR UNIT 1 Multifamily Income Qualified Installation Ashford Cameron Grove 8501 CAMERON RD 7 7 7 6 1 Measures Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up Plenum Redesign and Remediation, HVAC Tune- Up ECAD Incentive, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up Duct Sealing and Remediation, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up Attic Insulation, ECAD Incentive, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, Solar Screen/Solar Film, HVAC Tune-Up Est. kWh Savings 539,977 Est. $ Incentive $274,822 481,712 $266,299 595,106 $190,452 243,829 $143,524 885,441 $137,557 233,366 $133,996 122,898 $111,452 71,538 $84,623
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2026, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design 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, call or email Stephen Crews at 512- 978-1399 or Stephen.crews@austintexas.gov . CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Marissa McKinney, Chair Kevin Howard, Vice Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Saira Khan CALL TO ORDER AGENDA Conners Ladner Josue Meiners Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Jon Salinas Brendan Wittstruck PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five 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 Design Commission regular meeting on October 26th, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on alley access and promoting the use of alley spaces for economic vitality. Sponsors: Commissioner Gelles and Commissioner Salinas. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Discussion and possible action to approve a recommendation to the Austin City Council regarding the Green Infrastructure Initiative. Sponsors: Commissioner Carroll and Commissioner Wittstruck. Discussion and action to appoint a member of the Design Commission to serve as the Commission’s representative on the Joint Sustainability Committee. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from Urban Design Guidelines Working group regarding the future of the Design Commission. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City Code requires at least two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume that if there is no objection from other members expressed at the meeting, the members’ silence indicates approval for staff to include on the next agenda. 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 …
DESIGN COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Monday, October 26,2026 The Design Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Kevin Howard called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kevin Howard, Vice Chair David Carroll Josue Meiners Jon Salinas Brendan Wittstruck Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nkiru Gelles PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None Present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission Regular Meeting on September 28, 2026. The minutes from the Design Commission regular meeting on September 28, were approved on Commissioner Wittstruck’s motion, Commissioner Salinas’ second on a vote of 6-0. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action on approving a recommendation to Council regarding the future roles, name, and mission of the Design Commission. Sponsors: Commissioner Wittstruck and Vice Chair Howard. A motion to approve the recommendation, as provided in the meeting’s backup, to council was approved, Commissioner Wittstruck motion and Commissioner Salinas second on a vote of 6-0. 1 3. Discussion and possible action to approve the Design Commission annual schedule for 2027. A motion was made to approve the schedule as provided in backup, Commissioner Wittstruck Motion and Commissioner Salinas second on a vote of 6-0. 4. Discussion and possible action to approve a recommendation to the Austin City Council regarding the Green Infrastructure Initiative. Sponsors: Commissioner Carroll and Commissioner Wittstruck. A motion was made to postpone this item to the November meeting of the Design Commissioner, Vice Chair Howard motion and Commissioner Carroll second on a vote of 6-0. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from Urban Design Guidelines Working group regarding the future of the Design Commission. Item was discussed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion on alley access and promoting the use of alley spaces for economic vitality. Sponsors: Commissioner Nkiru Gelles and Commissioner Jon Salinas. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Kevin Howard adjourned the meeting at 6:38 p.m. without objection. 2
Recommendation to the Austin City Council Regarding the Green Infrastructure Initiative WHEREAS, the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan outlines a vision for a complete community where development occurs in connected and pedestrian friendly patterns supporting transit and identifying green infrastructure as a key strategy to achieve these goals; and WHEREAS, the Austin Climate Equity Plan and the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan call for a 50/50 mode share whereby 50 percent of commutes are made in ways other than driving alone and envision completing the Bicycle, Sidewalk, and Urban Trails Plans by 2039; and WHEREAS, in 2013, Council approved Resolution No. 20131212-080 that directed the City Manager to create and implement the Complete Streets Policy which encouraged city streets to integrate nature and green practices into our city including trees, landscaping, and rain gardens, also known as Green Infrastructure; and WHEREAS, street trees are critical infrastructure, providing shade, mitigating urban heat, managing stormwater, improving air quality, and enhancing the safety, comfort, and quality of the public realm; and WHEREAS, on March 21, 2024, the Austin City Council adopted Resolution No. 20240321-039, directing the City Manager to resolve existing barriers to implementing street trees and advance their integration into public rights-of-way; and WHEREAS, the Austin Roadmap for Advancing Green Infrastructure in the Right-of-Way identifies regulatory, technical, procedural, and institutional barriers and recommends actions to prioritize street trees in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of Austin's streets; and WHEREAS, tax payers are making substantial, once-in-a-generation investments to make our streets safe, comfortable, and support sustainable mobility options including, Project Connect, East Avenue Trail and I-35 cap and stitch parks, Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative, Corridor Mobility Bond projects, to which tree-lined streets are essential to the function, return on public investment, and long-term legacy of these projects; and WHEREAS, Incorporating tree-lined streets into these improvements relies on the implementation of the Austin Roadmap for Advancing Green Infrastructure in the Right-of-Way, making timely and effective resolution imperative; and WHEREAS, implementing these recommendations in Austin’s constrained rights-of-way requires reconciling legitimate and sometimes competing infrastructure objectives, including preserving sufficient planting sites between the sidewalk and the roadbed to provide a continuous canopy of street trees, providing enough soil volume to support tree health, minimizing the risk that tree root growth will damage utilities, and ensuring fast and cost-effective utility serviceability in the event of emergencies; and WHEREAS, successful implementation requires sustained City leadership, clearly defined responsibilities, …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2026 AT 6:30 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS : Commissioner Appointment Commissioner Kitty McLeod, Vice Chair (she/they) District 1 Mariana Krueger (she/her) Appointment District 9 KC Shepherd Coyne, Chair (they/he) District 2 Devan Daniel (he/him) District 10 Steven Rivas (he/him) District 3 Rocío Fierro-Pérez (she/her/ella) Mayor Brigitte Bandit (they/she) District 4 Morgan Davis (he/him) Jerry Joe Benson, Secretary (he/him) District 5 Randy Pituk (he/him) Asher Knutson (he/him) District 6 Marlon Johnson (he/him) J. Scott Neal (he/him) District 7 VACANT Garry Brown District 8 Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder 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 LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on October 19, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing regarding the findings from the People Living with HIV Stigma Index. [Michelle Osorio, HIV Funding Specialist, HIV Resources Administration, Austin Public Health and Rick Astray-Caneda III, PhD, President of Friends of the David Powell Clinic] DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation regarding bills that are in effect after the last state legislative session, the November election results, and what to expect in the upcoming legislative session. [Ash Hall, Policy & Advocacy Strategist, ACLU of Texas] Discussion regarding the role of AI on the commission, its working groups, and work products. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Approve the formation of a working group to monitor the upcoming 90th Texas Legislature session and promote related action. Approve a statement regarding Transgender Day of Remembrance. Approve a statement regarding World Aids Day. Approve the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission 2027 Annual Meeting Schedule. Approve updates to working group membership. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2026 The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd St., Austin, Texas 78701, Boards & Commissions Room 1101. Chair Coyne called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. Commissioners in attendance in person: KC Coyne (Chair) Jerry Joe Benson (Secretary) Garry Brown Devan Daniel Rocío Fierro-Pérez Marlon Johnson Asher Knutson J. Scott Neal Randy Pituk Steven Rivas Commissioners in attendance remotely: Morgan Davis Brigitte Bandit PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on September 21, 2026. The September 21, 2026 minutes were approved on Commissioner Brown’s motion, Commissioner Rivas’ second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Pituk was off the dais. Vice Chair McLeod and Commissioners Krueger and Nguyen were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Officer Shooting Dashboard. [Sara Peralta, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, Austin Police Oversight (APO) and Crystal Kimbrough, Policy Compliance Consultant, APO]. The presentation was made by Sara Peralta, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, Austin Police Oversight (APO) and Crystal Kimbrough, Policy Compliance Consultant, APO. Staff briefing regarding the Creative Reset Phase II: Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums. [Marjorie Flanagan, Division Manager, Cultural Education & Programs, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME)]. The presentation was made by Marjorie Flanagan, Division Manager, Cultural Education & Programs, ACME. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation regarding Rainbow Safety Squad’s vision, accomplishments, and future plans. Presentation by Sweet Gwendolyn and Dan, Rainbow Safety Squad. The presentation was made by Sweet Gwendolyn and Dan, Rainbow Safety Squad. The meeting went into recess at 8:30 P.M. The meeting was called back to order 8:39 P.M. 5. Discussion regarding tools for tracking commission recommendations. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. recommendation Approve a recommendation regarding support for prospective measures being implemented to protect cultural establishments within the Red River Cultural District. for prospective measures being The implemented to protect cultural establishments within the Red River Cultural District was approved on Commissioner Brown’s motion, Commissioner Fierro- Pérez’ second on a 12-0 vote. Vice Chair McLeod and Commissioners Krueger and Nguyen were absent. regarding support 7. Approve the LGBTQ QoL Advisory Commission’s 2027 Annual Meeting Schedule. Discussion was held. No action was taken. WORKING …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING November 10, 2026 – 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND STREET, 78701 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the CDC 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 Miguel Lopez, (512) 975-1575, Miguel.lopez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Noe Elias, Chair, Montopolis Jenny E. Achilles, Private Sector Omar Gamboa, Public Sector Cynthia Jaso, Dove Springs Sonia Martinez, East Austin Jo Anne Ortiz, Public Sector CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Lyric E. Wardlow, Vice Chair, Public Sector Taniquewa S. Brewster, Rosewood-Zaragosa Tisha-Vonique Hood, Public Sector Raul E. Longoria, South Austin Valerie Menard, St. John’s AGENDA 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 CDC Regular meeting on September 8, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes. Presentation by Ana Montiel, Program Manager, Austin Public Health (APH). DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Discussion and presentation of federal regulations regarding CDBG funding and the yearly HUD Funding Cycle including the Annual Action Plan, Needs Assessment, and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). Presentation led by KateLynn Dean, Grants Program Manager, and Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Housing. Presentation regarding the resources and support provided by the Austin Public Library with a focus on the Central Library branch. Presentation led by Allison Steger, Library Division Manager, Central Library Services, Austin Public Library. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. 8. Discussion and action to approve the recommendation provided by the Election Working Group regarding the Community Development Commission (CDC) election process. Discussion led by Chair Noe Elias. Discussion and action providing a recommendation for existing multifamily rezoning cases that have not received final action from City Council. Discussion led by Chair Noe Elias. Discussion and action appointing the two Community Development Commission (CDC) members to serve …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION HOUSING COMMITTEE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2026, AT 5:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS, ROOM 1101 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission Housing Committee may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Chase Bryan, 512-974-1484, chase.bryan@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Raul E. Longoria, Chair Taniquewa S. Brewster Lyric E. Wardlow AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jose Noe Elias, Vice Chair Tisha-Vonique Hood 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 for the previous Community Development Commission Housing Committee meeting from August 11, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding the framework to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of existing programs aimed at preventing displacement and homelessness, in response to Council Resolution No. 20260827-069). Presentation by Nefertitti (Community Displacement Prevention Officer, Austin Housing). Staff briefing regarding the 90th Texas Legislative Session and the Texas Housing Group priorities. Presentation by Chase Bryan (Senior Planner, Austin Housing). Jackmon DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve the 2027 meeting schedule of the Housing Committee. 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 Chase Bryan with Austin Housing, at 512-974-1484 or chase.bryan@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Community Development Commission Housing Committee, please contact Chase Bryan at 512-974-1484 or chase.bryan@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2026 – 5:30 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) Andrew Maas (Mayor) 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 (District 3) 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 October 14, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval of an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Austin Water Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20260812-007) to increase $9,200,000 Transfer In from Capital Improvement Plan and increase $9,200,000 transfers out to the Combined Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund for a net impact of $0 to the ending fund balance; and amending the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Combined Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund (Ordinance No. 20260812-007) to increase $9,200,000 transfers in and increase $9,200,000 appropriations to defease and redeem outstanding Water and Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds. Funding: $9,200,000 is available in the Capital and Operating Budget of Austin Water. Related to Item 3. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the defeasance of certain outstanding Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, including authorizing the execution of an escrow agreement, and related documents. Funding: $43,200,000 is included in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of the Combined Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund. Related to Item 2. Recommend approval of Service Extension Requests No. 6517 for water service to a 10-acre tract located at …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 625 E 10th Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission meeting to order at 5:35 pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Alex Navarro, Alex Ortiz, Shwetha Pandurangi, Mike Reyes, and Marcela Tuñón Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Andrew Maas PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Santiago Tza Wan – Continued impact of TxDOT’s IH-35 expansion and wastewater pipeline relocation on Festival Beach Food Forest Chair Maxwell-Gaines recessed the meeting at 5:46 p.m. without objection. Chair Maxwell-Gaines reconvened the meeting at 5:48 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on September 16, 2026. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on September 16, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Navarro’s motion, Commissioner Maas’ second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioner Ortiz off the dais and Commissioners Penn, Trilli and Wolstencroft absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Items 2 through 16 were acted on with one motion. 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for Hexagon Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Software Platform for Austin Water with Thundercat Technology, Llc, for an initial term of twelve months with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,090,146. Funding: $266,102 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 1 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion, Commissioner Tuñón’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioner Ortiz off the dais and Commissioners Penn, Trilli and Wolstencroft absent. Recommend approval of a contract for Infor Public Sector software maintenance and support, used to manage water distribution system assets and work orders, for Austin Water with DLT Solutions LLC d/b/a DLT Solutions, for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $393,300 with up to two one-year extension options each in variable amounts for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,252,200. Funding: $393,300 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommended for approval on …
Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 10, 2026 Council: November 19, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Austin Water Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20260812-007) to increase $9,200,000 Transfer In from Capital Improvement Plan and increase $9,200,000 transfers out to the Combined Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund for a net impact of $0 to the ending fund balance; and amending the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Combined Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund (Ordinance No. 20260812-007) to increase $9,200,000 transfers in and increase $9,200,000 appropriations to defease and redeem outstanding Water and Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds. Funding: $9,200,000 is available in the Capital and Operating Budget of Austin Water. Related to Item 3. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $9,200,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026 – 2027 Capital and Operating Budget of Austin Water. Reduction of these ending balances will maintain Austin Water’s compliance with relevant City financial policies. Fiscal notes are attached. Prior Council Action: August 12, 2026 – Council approved an Ordinance No. 20260812-007 adopting the Austin Water Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 10, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This budget amendment is related to a defeasance item on this same Council agenda that will authorize Austin Water to pay off certain maturities of the City’s outstanding Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds. A defeasance is a method of using available cash to pay off outstanding debt. The cash is placed in an escrow account held by a trustee to make principal and interest payments on the required payment date for the bonds being defeased until redemption or maturity. Once the defeasance is funded, the obligations payable from the escrow are no longer secured by or payable from the revenues initially pledged to their payment. The proposed related defeasance item seeks authorization to pay off certain maturities of the City’s outstanding Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds. This process allows Austin Water to remove the debt from its books, which reduces debt levels, reduces interest expense, and improves debt service coverage by lowering the burden of debt service payments in the short-term. Also, this proposed defeasance action is in direct relation to achieving a Water and Wastewater System rate stability over the next few years. The total source of funds for …
Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 10, 2026 Council: November 19, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the defeasance of certain outstanding Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, including authorizing the execution of an escrow agreement, and related documents. Funding: $43,200,000 is included in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of the Combined Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund. Related to Item 2. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services Fiscal Note $43,200,000 is included in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of the Combined Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund. Prior Council Action: August 12, 2026 – Council approved an Ordinance No. 20260812-007 adopting the Austin Water Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 10, 2026 – Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: A defeasance is a method of using available cash to pay off outstanding debt. The cash is placed in an escrow account with an escrow agent to either 1- redeem currently callable bonds and/or 2- fund the principal and interest payments on the required payment date for the bonds being defeased to the earlier of the redemption or maturity date. Once the escrow is funded, the debt obligations payable from the escrow are no longer secured by or payable from the revenues initially pledged to their payment and the debt is considered to be legally and financially retired. The proposed related defeasance item seeks authorization to defease certain maturities of the City’s outstanding Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds. This process allows Austin Water to remove the debt from its books, which reduces debt levels, reduces interest expense, and improves debt service coverage by lowering the burden of debt service payments in the short-term. This proposed defeasance action is in direct relation to achieving Water and Wastewater System rate stability over the next few years. The total source of funds for the defeasance of $43,200,000 will be provided from a combination of $30,000,000 in Impact Fee/ Capital Recovery Fee (CRF) collections, and $13,200,000 in Austin Water Operating Funds. The final defeasance transaction and savings amount are dependent upon market conditions and the final bonds selected for defeasance. Impact fee/CRF collections are restricted in use by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395.012. Allowable uses include paying costs of constructing capital or facility improvements, and pledging for payment of debt service issued to finance capital or facility improvements …
Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 10, 2026 Council: November 19, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize the negotiation and execution of a cost participation agreement with Z Modular for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $1,850,000 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized water main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 4998R3 that will provide water service to a proposed mixed-use development located at 7308 N FM 973 near the intersection with State Highway 130. Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..De Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 10, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Winding Trails East and West project consists of approximately 260 acres of land located at 7308 N FM 973 near the intersection with State Highway 130 (the “Property”). The Property is located entirely within the City of Austin’s (the “City”) 2-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area, the Desired Development Zone, and the Central water pressure zone. A map of the property location is attached. Z Modular (the “Applicant”) is proposing to develop approximately 1,254 multi-family units, 195,000 sq. ft. of office space, 205,000 sq. ft. of retail space, 87,500 sq. ft. of restaurant space, a 16,500 sq. ft event center, 115 hotel rooms, and 14 acres of space dedicated for sports fields. The Applicant requested that the City provide water utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 4998R3. Austin Water will provide retail wastewater service to the Property as proposed in SER No. 4999R3. In accordance with Chapter 25-9 of the City Code, the City has asked the Applicant to oversize the water main in order to serve additional properties within the Central water pressure zone consistent with the City’s long range planning goals for this area. If approved by City Council, the City will cost participate in this construction project only to the extent of the City’s proportionate share of the oversized main. The proposed oversized improvements include construction of approximately 4,650 feet of 24-inch water main from Decker Lake Road and extending east along Decker Lake Road to State Highway 130 and then northeast along State Highway 130 to the Property. …
Item 7 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 10, 2026 Council: November 19, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize the negotiation and execution of a cost participation agreement with Z Modular for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $4,500,000 for costs associated with the design and construction of oversized wastewater improvements related to Service Extension Request No. 4999R3 that will provide wastewater service to a proposed mixed-use development located at 7308 N FM 973 near the intersection with State Highway 130. Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 10, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Winding Trails East and West project consists of approximately 260 acres of land located at 7308 N FM 973 near the intersection with State Highway 130 (the “Property”). The Property is located entirely within the City of Austin’s (the “City”) 2-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area, the Desired Development Zone, and the Decker Creek Watershed. A map of the property location is attached. Z Modular (the “Applicant”) is proposing to develop approximately 1,254 multi-family units, 195,000 sq. ft. of office space, 205,000 sq. ft. of retail space, 87,500 sq. ft. of restaurant space, a 16,500 sq. ft event center, 115 hotel rooms, and 14 acres of space dedicated for sports fields. The Applicant requested that the City provide wastewater utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 4999R3. Austin Water will provide retail water service to the Property as proposed in SER No. 4998R3. In accordance with Chapter 25-9 of the City Code, the City has asked the Applicant to oversize the proposed lift station, force main, and downstream gravity main in order to serve additional properties within the Decker Creek drainage basin consistent with the City’s long range planning goals for this area. If approved by City Council, the City will cost participate in this construction project only to the extent of the City’s proportionate share of the oversized wastewater improvements. The proposed oversized improvements include construction of approximately: 715 feet of 30-inch gravity wastewater interceptor along Decker Lake Road 12,350 feet of force main from the lift station and extending west along Decker …
Item 8 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 10, 2026 Council: November 19, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services to improve headworks equipment at the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant for Austin Water with Matous Construction Ltd., in the amount of $20,382,000 plus a $2,038,200 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $22,420,200. Funding: $22,420,200 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 an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1170 for these services. The solicitation was issued on June 15, 2026, and closed on August 6, 2026. Of the two 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=144021. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 4.94% MBE and 2.16% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 10, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant and Bird Observatory is located on a 1200-acre site that stretches along three and half miles of the Colorado River, approximately eight miles east of downtown Austin. The plant has grown into a nationally recognized and award-winning biosolids recycling facility and previously the recipient of a first-place award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its recycling program. The plant was established in the 1950’s and receives and treats biosolids generated by Austin’s two regional wastewater treatment plants. The treatment process includes thickening, anerobic digestion, dewatering, composting, effluent ponds, and on-site irrigation. The treated sludge is recycled into a stable organic product marketed under the trade name Dillo Dirt™ that can be used safely as a fertilizer for City park facilities and sold to the general public as an EPA-certified soil conditioner. The Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant headworks contains a screening process, which is the first step in the biosolid's treatment process. The existing headwork’s equipment has limited capacity and has exceeded its …
Item 9 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 10, 2026 Council: November 19, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services to improve headworks equipment at the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant for Austin Water with STV Incorporated, in the amount of $3,213,451, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $6,269,561. Funding: $3,213,451 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: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 4.49% MBE and 3.63% WBE. Prior Council Action: 6/1/2023 – Council approved a professional service agreement with CP&Y Inc / STV Infrastructure for Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant Headworks. 10/17/2019 – Council approved a professional service agreement with CP&Y Inc for Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant Headworks. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 10, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. May 10, 2023 – Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 6-0 vote with Vice Chair Musgrove’s motion, Commissioner Angoori’s second and five vacancies. October 9, 2019 – Recommended by the Water & Wastewater Commission on a 7-0-2-2 vote with Commissioner Moriarty’s motion, Commissioner Castleberry’s second, Commissioners Penn and Turrieta recused and Commissioners Parton and Schmitt absent. Additional Backup Information: The Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant (HBBMP) and Bird Observatory is located on a 1200-acre site that stretches along 3.5 miles of the Colorado River, approximately eight miles east of downtown Austin. The plant has grown into a nationally recognized and award-winning biosolids recycling facility and previously the recipient of a first-place award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its recycling program. Item 9 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 10, 2026 Council: November 19, 2026 The HBBMP headworks contains a screening process, which is the first step in the biosolid’s treatment process. The existing headworks equipment has limited capacity and has exceeded its useful service life. The purpose of this project is to replace the headworks facility entirely and add a new sludge receiving station. The new headworks will increase screening capacity, provide odor control, replace the existing screens which are beyond their useful life …
Item 10 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 10, 2026 Council: November 19, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services to improve ammonia treatment process at the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant for Austin Water with Matous Construction Ltd., in the amount of $29,915,026 plus a $2,991,503 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $32,906,529. Funding: $32,906,529 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1165 for these services. The solicitation published on June 29, 2026 and closed on August 13, 2026. Of the two 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=143984. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 5.34% MBE and 15.48% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 10, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant and Bird Observatory is located on a 1200-acre site that stretches along 3.5 miles of the Colorado River, approximately eight miles east of downtown Austin. The plant has grown into a nationally recognized and award-winning biosolids recycling facility and previously the recipient of a first-place award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its recycling program. The plant was established in the 1950’s and receives and treats biosolids generated by Austin’s two regional wastewater treatment plants. The treatment process includes thickening, anerobic digestion, dewatering, composting, effluent ponds, and on-site irrigation. The treated sludge is recycled into a stable organic product marketed under the trade name Dillo Dirt™ that can be used safely as a fertilizer for City park facilities and sold to the public as an EPA-certified soil conditioner. Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant is a non-discharge facility, which does not discharge into waters of the US, per Texas Commission on Environmental Quality permit. Currently, a Side Stream Treatment Plant and pond system treat ammonia …
Item 11 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 10, 2026 Council: November 19, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services to improve ammonia treatment process at the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant for Austin Water with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., in the amount of $1,658,313 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,775,154. Funding: $1,658,313 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 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: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 12.29% MBE and 10.61% WBE. Prior Council Action: January 26, 2023 – Council approved an amendment for additional services to the professional services agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., for the Hornsby Bend BMP Process Ammonia Removal System Facility. November 12, 2020 – Council approved a professional service agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Hornsby Bend BMP Process Ammonia Removal System Facility project. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 10, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. January 18, 2023 - Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 6-0 vote, with Commissioner Penn recusing, Commissioners Musgrove and Turrieta absent and two vacancies. October 14, 2020 - Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 8-0 vote, with Commissioner Penn recusing and Commissioner Turrieta absent. Additional Backup Information: The Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant and Bird Observatory is located on a 1200-acre site that stretches along 3.5 miles of the Colorado River, approximately eight miles east of downtown Austin. The plant has grown into a nationally recognized, and award-winning biosolids recycling facility and was previously the recipient of a first-place award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its recycling program. Item 11 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 10, 2026 Council: November 19, 2026 The plant was established in the 1950’s and receives and treats biosolids generated by Austin’s two regional wastewater treatment plants. The treated sludge is recycled into a stable organic product marketed under the trade name Dillo Dirt™. The Ammonia Removal Facility will provide enhanced ammonia and nitrogen treatment to significantly reduce the ammonia and nitrogen levels …
Item 12 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 10, 2026 Council: November 19, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services to improve water collection infrastructure along Pino Lane for Austin Water with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., in the amount of $1,453,484 plus a $145,349 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,598,833. Funding: $1,598,833 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding: $1,598,833 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1161 for these services. The solicitation was issued on August 10, 2026, and closed on September 17, 2026. Of the seven bids 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=143996. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 98.21% MBE and 1.79% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 10, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Water’s collection system is fundamental for conveyance of wastewater to Austin Water’s treatment plants. Austin Water’s collection system is a large and complex system that consists of approximately 3,000 miles of wastewater mains, which serve approximately one million customers. Due to harsh conditions that cause material degradation over time, collection system assets require ongoing repairs and replacement to prevent sanitary sewer overflows. The Pino Lane Wastewater Improvements project will include the installation of approximately 1,650 linear feet of wastewater lines along Pino Lane from Dove Springs Drive to mid-point between the cross streets of Dove Drive and Encinal Cove. In addition, this project includes approximately 1,150 linear feet of cured-in- place pipelining on an existing 10” concrete wastewater line along Pino Lane. This project will relieve a capacity bottleneck in the existing wastewater collection system by providing additional capacity to accommodate existing flows and future growth, ultimately reducing the risk of sanitary sewer overflows and increasing system resiliency. Item 12 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 10, 2026 Council: November 19, 2026 Due …
Item 13 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 10, 2026 Council: November 19, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for cationic polymer for drinking water treatment for Austin Water with Polydyne Inc., for an initial term of two years in an estimated amount of $1,298,000 with up to three one-year extension options, each in an estimated amount of $649,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,245,000. Funding: $594,917 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 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. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $594,917 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 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 CSH1059 for these goods. The solicitation was published on May 4, 2026, and closed on June 9, 2026. Of the four 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=144019 . MBE/WBE: This contract will be 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. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 10, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide cationic polymer for Austin Water’s drinking water treatment process. Austin Water treats raw lake water to produce drinking water that meets and exceeds state and federal regulatory standards. Cationic polymer is used daily to aid the coagulation process by enhancing charge neutralization of suspended solids. The polymer also plays a critical role during flood events, when raw water becomes highly turbid, allowing the City to maintain plant production and continuously provide high-quality treated water to customers. This contract will replace the current contract, which expires February 6, 2027. The requested authorization is based on historical, current, and projected spending data. The recommended contractor is the current provider of these goods. Item 13 Water …
Item 14 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 10, 2026 Council: November 19, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines and appurtenances in conflict with the I-35 Capital Express Central Downtown Project in the amount of $8,276,472 plus a 10% contingency of $827,647 for a total amount not to exceed $9,104,119. Funding: $9,104,119 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..De Fiscal Note Funding: $9,104,119 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 10, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This project includes the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines in conflict with Texas Department of Transportation (“TxDOT”) highway improvements along Interstate 35 (IH-35) from Martin Luther King JR. Blvd. to Holly Street. The work consists of relocating and construction of approximately 27,060 linear feet (LF) of water lines and 7,195 LF of wastewater lines and appurtenances. This project is federally funded, per the approved Standard Utility Agreement and in accordance with the regulations for federally funded projects, TxDOT is responsible for providing 100% of the engineering and construction costs and, reimbursing the city for inspection and administrative cost of or relocating approximately 27,060 LF of water lines and 7,195 LF of wastewater lines and appurtenances within the IH-35 right-of-way. The project also provides an opportunity for Austin Water to upgrade its existing infrastructure to better serve the growing Austin Metropolitan area. The requested upgrades and additions are considered “betterments” and will be constructed by TxDOT as part of the project and funded by Austin Water. The betterment portion consists of construction of approximately 2,262 LF of water lines and 1,344 LF of wastewater lines and new appurtenances including service lines, manholes, gate valves, wet connections, and air release valves. The estimated total contract amount associated with construction, relocation, and adjustments of existing infrastructure, including betterments is $108,900,947. The Interlocal Agreement ILA allows the Austin Water Department to pay TxDOT an amount of $8,276,472 for construction of betterments plus a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $827,647 for a total contract amount of $9,104,119. A 10% contingency in funding is requested to cover possible changes to the scope of betterments that may become necessary …
