ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION REFORM COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026, AT 11:00 A.M. UNIVERSITY HILLS BRANCH LIBRARY 4721 LOYOLA LN AUSTIN, TEXAS 78723 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 Elizabeth Nelson, 512-974-6492, Elizabeth.Nelson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT [BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS]: Ian Steyaert, Chair; Gerald Acuna; and Seth Whaland 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 Zero Waste Advisory Commission Construction and Demolition Reform Committee meeting on October 9, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding construction and demolition recycling and processing facility municipal case studies. Presentation by Elizabeth Nelson, Planner Principal, Austin Resource Recovery. 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 Elizabeth Nelson at Austin Resource Recovery Department, at 512-974-6492 or Elizabeth.Nelson@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Zero Waste Advisory Commission, please contact Gustavo Valle at 512-974-4359 or Gustavo.Valle@austintexas.gov.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATIONS UNDER REVIEW FOR MARCH 4, 2026 MEETING This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 3 business days prior to the meeting. 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. Speaker Registration will open once the formal agenda is posted. For questions, please email preservation@austintexas.gov. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on February 4, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS Historic Zoning 2. C14H-1987-0016 – 810 W. 10th St. Mayer-Howse House Council District 9 Proposal: Recommend ordinance cleanup via Commission-initiated historic zoning to Planning Commission and City Council. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 National Register Historic District Permit Applications 3. HR-2025-145729 – 2100 Barton Springs Rd. Zilker Park Barton Springs Bridge Council District 8 Proposal: Construct a new bridge, reconstruct trails, and restore the stream bank. (Postponed by HLC on February 4, 2026) Applicant: Paulinda Lanham City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 4. 5. 6. 7. LM-2025-155778; HR-2026-014183 – 617 Congress Ave. Congress Avenue National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Reconfigure the primary facade and construct a balcony. Applicant: Jeff Schindler; Jeb Barmish City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 HR-2026-014204 – 809 Congress Ave. Congress Avenue National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a compatible building, retaining the Congress Avenue facade. Applicant: Carson Nelson City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 HR-2026-010143 – 1611 Preston Ave. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Reconfigure existing front wall and construct an addition. Applicant: Meegan Beddoe City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 PR-2026-015633 – 1508 Pease Rd. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Construct a new residence. Applicant: Paul Zubeldia City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Demolition and Relocation Permit Applications 8. PR-2026-012921 – 844 Airport Blvd. Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a restaurant. Applicant: Katie Congdon; Douglas Frey City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. 10. Approve budget …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026 AT 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Joint Inclusion 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 Ryan Sperling, 512-974-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Commission for Women Commission on Aging Commission on Immigrant Affairs Commission on Veterans Affairs Early Childhood Council Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Human Rights Commission LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Primary Representative: Justin Parsons Alternate Representative: Alexandria Anderson Nirali J Thakkar Nayer Sikder Diana Melendez Richard Bondi (Vice Chair) VACANT Bryce F Laake-Stanfield Craig McNary Amanda Afifi (Chair) Becky Bullard Teresa Ferguson Diane Kanawati Christopher Wilson Delphi Alvizo Dulce Castaneda Tannya Oliva-Martínez Jerry Joe Benson VACANT KC Coyne Lisa Chang Conor H. Kelly 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 Joint Inclusion Committee regular meeting on January 28, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Staff briefing on Social Service Contract funding to inform the Commission’s prioritization efforts. Briefing by Kerri Lang, Director, and Daniel Culotta, Assistant Director, Office of Budget & Organizational Excellence. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Discussion on City budget announcements and activities. Discussion following up on January questions for the Office of Equity and Inclusion. Discussion to compile questions from commissioners to ask Austin Police Department staff. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 6. Report from the Texas Legislative Working Group regarding legislation affecting the Joint Inclusion Committee and its member commissions, and suggested follow-up advocacy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Approve a recommendation regarding a moratorium on human services funding reductions pending an inclusive, equity-based program review. Approve a recommendation regarding PARD accessibility and cultural inclusion …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 28, 2026 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026 The Joint Inclusion Committee convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401/1402, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, TX. Chair Afifi called the Joint Inclusion Meeting to order at 6:13 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Amanda Afifi (Chair) Richard Bondi (Vice Chair) Bryce Laake-Stanfield Craig McNary Justin Parsons Tannya Oliva-Martínez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jerry Joe Benson Lisa Chang Diane Kanawati Diana Melendez PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Dr. Aaron Alarcon – Cuts to Social Services Hector Ordaz – Budget, Arts/Culture APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Joint Inclusion Committee regular meeting on December 3. 2025. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Laake-Stanfield’s motion, Commissioner Parsons’ second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner McNary was off the dais. Commissioners Thakkar and Sikder were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 28, 2026 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Presentation providing an update on American Gateways’ successes and requesting prioritization of immigration funds in next year’s budget. Presentation by Rebecca Lightsey, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways. The presentation was made by Rebecca Lightsey, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways Discussion regarding feedback on the January 21st Budget Town Hall. Discussed. Discussion regarding the timeline of the City’s budget process and impacts to commission recommendations. Discussed. Discussion regarding the changes in the structure of Austin Equity & Inclusion over the last year. Discussed. Discussion regarding Austin Police Department and protest response. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. 8. Approve changes to working group membership. Without objection, Craig McNary was added to the APD Office of the Community Liaison Working Group and Emergency Preparedness Working Group. Approve amendments to the JIC 2026 Annual Meeting Schedule. Discussion was held. No action was taken. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 9. 10. Report from the Budget Follow-up Working Group regarding City response and implementation of commission recommendations. Withdrawn without objection. Update from the FY2026-27 Budget Working Group regarding collaboration on home commission budget recommendation drafts and topics. Withdrawn without objection. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Final report from Texas Legislative Session Working Group – Afifi Formation of a new Texas Legislative Session Working Group - Oliva-Martínez Discussion regarding questions to ask APD – Laake-Stanfield ADJOURNMENT Chair Afifi adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m. without objection. 2
REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH, 2026, AT 6 PM CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Joint Sustainability Committee 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 remotely, contact Rohan Lilauwala telephone. To (rohan.lilauwala@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9394). to speak register CURRENT JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Home Commission Electric Utility Commission Resource Management Commission Urban Transportation Commission Environmental Commission Zero Waste Advisory Commission Community Development Commission Austin Travis County Food Policy Board Economic Prosperity Commission Water & Wastewater Commission Parks & Recreation Board Design Commission Planning Commission Austin/Travis County Public Health Commission City Council Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Alternate Al Braden Member Kaiba White (Chair) Charlotte Davis (Vice-Chair) GeNell Gary Varun Prasad Haris Qureshi Vacant Vacant Andrew Smith Aaron Gonzales Chris Maxwell-Gaines Lane Becker Jon Salinas Josh Hiller Chris Crookham Justin Jacobson Vacant Vacant Vacant Marissa Bell Zain Pleuthner Amanda Marzullo Shelby Orme Evgenia Murkes Peter Breton Vacant Vacant Rodrigo Leal Anna Scott Mridula Madipakkam Christopher Campbell Diana Wheeler Vacant N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 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 Joint Sustainability Committee Regular Meeting on January 28th, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing on Refrigerant Management. Presentation by Molly Ellsworth and Phillip Duran, Austin Climate Action and Resilience. Staff briefing on the Comprehensive Climate Implementation Program. Presentation by Braden Latham-Jones, Austin Climate Action and Resilience. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Approve a recommendation related to climate and sustainability in the FY26 City of Austin Budget. Approve a recommendation related to climate and sustainability in the 2026 bond. Approve a recommendation related to Gas Conservation Programs. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. 8. Update regarding Austin Water’s Emergency Management; and Q4 report on Water Management Strategy Implementation – Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Water and …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION FEBRUARY 25, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Ethics Review 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 Lizette Benitez at (512) 974-2915 or Lizette.benitez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: William Ross Pumfrey, Chair Luis Figueroa Haksoon Andrea Low Cynthia Soliz Brittany Sharkey, Vice Chair Patrick Keel Wallace Lundgren District 5 – Vacancy District 1 – Vacancy William King Brian McGiverin 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel on any matter listed in this agenda. 1. The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel to discuss: A complaint filed by Andrew Rivera against T.C. Broadnax raising claimed violations of City Code Section 2-7-62 (I) (Standards of Conduct). PRELIMINARY HEARING 2. A complaint filed by Andrew Rivera against T.C. Broadnax raising claimed violations of City Code Section 2-7-62 (I) (Standards of Conduct). Page 1 of 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. 4. Approve the minutes of the Ethics Review Commission Regular Called meeting on September 24, 2025. Approve the minutes of the Ethics Review Commission Regular Called meeting on January 28, 2026. 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 …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 25, 2026, 6:30PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, 1401 & 1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Economic Prosperity Commission 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 BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Appointment Nicole Tomaszewski Ofelia Zapata District 1 District 2 Raquel Valdez Sanchez (Vice Chair) District 3 Michael Nahas Rodrigo Cantu Shakeel Rashed District 4 District 5 District 6 Commissioner Zain Pleuthner VACANT Appointment District 7 District 8 Aaron Gonzales (Chair) District 9 Aditi Joshi Jake Randall District 10 Mayor 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 Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on January 21, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding the city’s FY 2026-27 budget process. 3. Discussion regarding the city’s boards & commissions bylaw amendment process. 4. 5. Discussion regarding priority policy areas for potential Working Groups. Update on outreach efforts regarding Recommendation 20251119-010: Pensions and OPEB Benefits DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve a revised version of Recommendation 20251119-010: Pensions and OPEB Benefits based on additional information received from stakeholders. 7. Approve an impact assessment framework and recommendation approval guidelines for the Economic Prosperity Commission. 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 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 Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Ryan Sperling at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov.
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Gonzales called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Aaron Gonzales, Chair Raquel Valdez Sanchez, Vice-Chair Aditi Joshi Michael Nahas Jacob Randall Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Zain Pleuthner Shakeel Rashed Ofelia Zapata PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on December 17, 2025. The minutes from the Economic Prosperity Commission regular meeting on December 17, 2025 were approved on Commissioner Nahas’ motion, Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Zapata was off the dais. Commissioners Cantu and Tomaszewski were absent. 1 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion regarding potential goals and topics for future working groups and recommendations. Discussion was held. Discussion regarding upcoming council initiatives relevant to the Economic Prosperity Commission. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Presentation by Commissioner Randall and possible approval of an impact assessment framework and recommendation approval guidelines. The presentation was made by Commissioner Randall. Discussion was held. No action was taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Update from Commissioner Nahas on outreach for recent commission recommendation Discussion and Possible Action on revisions to commission recommendations ADJOURNMENT Chair Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m. without objection. 2
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026, AT 6:30 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Building and Standards 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 Melanie Alley, 512-974-2679, dsdcredbsc@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Timothy Stostad, Chair Grant Gilker Jeffrey Musgrove Carrie Stewart, Fire Marshal (Ex Officio) Michael Francis, Vice Chair Mia Ibarra Raisch Tomlanovich Lisa Garza Myra Martinez AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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 Building and Standards Commission Regular meeting on January 28, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS New Case(s) The Commission will hear the following cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue an order to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises; and may assess civil penalties: 2. Case Number: CL 2025-114071 Property address: 7620 Parkview Circle / Owner: Betty A. Epstein Staff presenter: David Downing Staff recommendation: Repair residential structure. 3. 4. 5. 6. Case Number: CL 2025-102012 Property address: 4801 Ledesma Road / Owner: 726 LLC Staff Presenter: Kristina Lunde Staff recommendation: Repair residential structure. Case Number: CL 2026-015458; CL 2026-015210; CL 2026-015441 and CL 2026-016075 Property address: 1124 Rutland Drive, Buildings 2, 3, 4 & 18; also known as Creeks Edge Apartments / Owner: 1124 Rutland Dr 2 LLC (Rutland CE Apts LLC is “grantee” on TRV 2025140540) Staff presenter: Crystal Mendez Staff recommendation: Repair Buildings 2, 3, 4 & 18 of the commercial multifamily structure currently in the Repeat Offender Program. Case Number: CL 2025-104937 Property address: 1808 Cedar Avenue / Owner: Raymond Huerta Staff presenter: Michael Larner Staff recommendation: Demolish residential structure. Case Number: CL 2026-010855 Property address: 2100 E Cesar Chavez Avenue / Owner: Paulygamy Hotel LLC Staff presenter: Sheila Doyle Staff recommendation: Repair …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 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 see the information below and contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, if you have questions regarding speaker registration 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: Steven Maddoux, 512-974-6080 Page 1 of 6 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, February 10, 2026. 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 …
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 10, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026 The Planning Commission convened in a regular on Tuesday, February 10, 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 Felicity Maxwell Imad Ahmed Chris Gannon Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Brian Bedrosian Peter Breton Danielle Skidmore Joshua Hiller Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Adam Powell Commissioners Absent: Anna Lan 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 10, 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 27, 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 an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Lan was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0031.01 - 8701 N Mopac Multifamily; District 10 Location: 8701 North Mopac Expressway Service Road NB, North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Planning Area; Shoal Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Mopac Atrium Investments, LLC, a Texas limited liability company Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Dubois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman) Commerce to Mixed-Use Activity HUB/Corridor Applicant postponement request to March 10, 2026 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to March 10, 2026, was approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Bedrosian’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Lan was absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0088 - 8701 N Mopac Multifamily; District 10 8701 North Mopac Expressway Service Road NB, North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Planning Area; Shoal Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Mopac Atrium Investments, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Dubois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman) CS to LI-PDA Applicant postponement request to March 10, 2026 Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to March 10, 2026, was approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Bedrosian’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Lan was absent. 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 10, 2026 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0018.01 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 4 Location: 7003, …
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: February 17, 2026 RE: NPA-2025-0030.01_2217 W Ben White Blvd SVRD EB South Austin Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the February 24, 2026 Planning Commission hearing to the March 24, 2026 hearing date to allow 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 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-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 51 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-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 52 of 2
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0126- North Burnet/Gateway RSMU Rezoning DISTRICT: 7 ADDRESS: Area bounded by Braker Ln.; Burnet Rd.; MoPac Expy.; Stonelake Blvd. ZONING FROM: Tract 1: From: P (Public) district and MI (Major Industrial) district Tract 2: From: NBG-CMU-NP (Commercial Mixed Use Subdistrict) Tract 3: From: IP-NP (Industrial Park) Neighborhood Plan combining district Tract 4: From: P (Public) district Tract 5: From: P (Public) district TO: NBG-RSMU-NP (North Burnet/Gateway-Neighborhood Plan (Research and Sciences Mixed Use Subdistrict) Combining District COMBINED SITE AREA OF ALL TRACTS: 373.83 Acres PROPERTY OWNER: University of Texas System APPLICANT/AGENT: Austin Planning – City of Austin CASE MANAGER: Jorge E. Rousselin (512-974-2975, jorge.rousselin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends North Burnet/Gateway-Neighborhood Plan (Research and Sciences Mixed Use Subdistrict) Combining District zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 24, 2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: March 26, 2026 ORDINANCE NUMBER: Pending ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The properties in question total 373 acres of land made up of multiple properties owned by the University of Texas System. The largest tract of land is the site of the Pickle Research Center, housing industrial and research functions for the University of Texas. The tract to the west contains retail, food sales, and restaurant uses and is known as the Arbor Walk development. Across MoPac expressway, the University of Texas has administrative and operational offices and vacant land. To the north, across Braker Ln., there is a regional commercial retail center known as the Domain including multiple commercial, retail, hotel, office, and restaurant uses. To the south, there are various commercial, retail, and restaurant as well as indoor entertainment. The development to the east is comprised of multiple industrial, commercial, and warehouse uses. To the west there is a commercial center (Gateway) that contains retail, food sales, indoor entertainment and restaurant uses. The Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan identified the North Burnet/Gateway and Domain areas as a Regional Center and Austin's "second downtown." The North Burnet/Gateway Vision Plan was adopted 03 C14-2025-0126 - North Burnet/Gateway RSMU Rezoning; District 71 of 20 in 2006, followed with adoption of the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan (the Plan) in 2009 that set development and design standards for the area. Multiple amendments to the Plan since 2013 have facilitated the redevelopment of the area's older industrial, office, and warehouse sites in favor of mixed- use development with increased housing density, variety of office spaces, and vibrant store fronts for …
To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM Alice Woods, Chair Planning Commission Members Nancy Estrada, Planner Principal, Austin Planning February 18, 2026 C14-2024-0147 – 1405 East Riverside Drive Staff Postponement Request Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced rezoning case from the February 24, 2026, Planning Commission hearing to the March 24, 2026, hearing to allow time for staff to review. 04 C14-2024-0147 - 1405 East Riverside Drive; District 91 of 1
To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM Alice Woods, Chair Planning Commission Members Nancy Estrada, Planner Principal, Austin Planning February 18, 2026 C14-06-0117(RCT) – 1317 and 1405 East Riverside Drive Restrictive Covenant 2008008550 Staff Postponement Request Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced case from the February 24, 2026, Planning Commission hearing to the March 24, 2026, hearing to allow time for staff to review. This restrictive covenant case is associated with rezoning case C14-2024-0147 – 1405 East Riverside Drive. 05 C14-06-0117(RCT) - 1317 and 1405 East Riverside Drive; District 91 of 1
To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM Alice Woods, Chair Planning Commission Members Nancy Estrada, Planner Principal, Austin Planning February 18, 2026 C14-72-299(RCT) – 1317 and 1405 East Riverside Drive Restrictive Covenant 4355-1773 Staff Postponement Request Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced case from the February 24, 2026, Planning Commission hearing to the March 24, 2026, hearing to allow time for staff to review. This restrictive covenant case is associated with rezoning case C14-2024-0147 – 1405 East Riverside Drive. 06 C14-72-299(RCT) - 1317 and 1405 East Riverside Drive; District 91 of 1
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE HISPANIC LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026, 6:00 PM CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission 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 remotely, contact Christi Vitela at christi.vitela@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2792. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Amanda Afifi, Chair Dulce Castañeda Andrea Flores Johanna Moya Fábregas Lyssette Galvan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Yesenia Ramos, Vice Chair Brian Peña Jesús Perales Elizabeth Morales Melissa Ruiz 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 Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on January 27, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Communities in Schools of Central Texas regarding an economic mobility study and the impact of the organization on area students’ quality of life. Presentation by Sharon Vigil, CEO, Communities in Schools of Central Texas. 3. Presentation by Mama Sana Vibrant Woman regarding FY 2026-2027 budget recommendations. Presentation by Cherelle VanBrakle, Co-Executive Director of Development, Mama Sana Vibrant Woman. 4. Presentation by the Coalition for Austin’s Arts and Spanish-Language Theatre (CAAST) (LAAP) and FY 2026-2027 budget the Latino Artist Access Program regarding recommendations. Presentation by Iván Dávila, CAAST. 5. Conduct a public input session to collect feedback on the Commission’s Fiscal Year Budget Recommendations. 6. Discussion on community input and feedback for Commission’s Fiscal Year Budget Recommendations. 7. Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget recommendations. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Approve updates to the membership of the Immigrant Working Group. 9. Approve updates to the membership of the Arts and Culture Working Group. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 10. Update on the work of the Immigrant Working Group since August 2025. 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 …
Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission January 27, 2026 HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 27, 2026 The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Chair Afifi called the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Amanda Afifi, Chair Yesenia Ramos, Vice Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Dulce Castañeda Andrea Flores Lyssette Galvan Elizabeth Morales Jesús Perales Melissa Ruiz PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Hector Ordaz – ACME/Spanish Language APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on December 16, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on December 16, 2025 were approved as amended below on Commissioner Galvan’s motion, Commissioner Morales’ second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Peña and Moya Fábregas were absent. The amendment was to show Commissioner Castañeda as present remotely. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by American Gateways regarding successes with the City of Austin and a request for the prioritization of immigration funding in the FY 26-27 budget. 1 Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission January 27, 2026 The presentation was made by Rebecca Lightsey, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways. 3. Conduct a public input session to collect feedback on the Commission’s Fiscal Year Budget Recommendations. Withdrawn. 4. Discussion on community input and feedback for Commission’s Fiscal Year Budget. Withdrawn. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the formation of a Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Working Group. The motion to approve the formation of a Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Working Group was approved on Commissioner Morales’ motion, Vice Chair Ramos’ second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Peña and Moya Fábregas were absent. Chair Afifi, Vice Chair Ramos, Commissioners Galvan and Morales, and Hector Ordaz, community member, were added to the working group without objection. 6. Approve an update to the membership of an Arts and Culture Working Group. The motion to approve adding Hector Ordaz and Raquel Rivera, community members, to the Arts and Culture Working Group was approved on Commissioner Castañeda’s motion, Commissioner Perales’ second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Peña and Moya Fábregas were absent. 7. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding Austin Police cooperation with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The motion to approve the recommendation was …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE 2026 BOND ELECTION ADVISORY TASK FORCE MONDAY, February 23, 2026, AT 2:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force may be participating by video conference. 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 Nicole Hernandez, 512-974-7644, nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT MEMBERS: Mary Hager, Chair Ana Aguirre Nicole Conley Richard DePalma Robert Fiedler Donald Jackson Garry Merritt Katrina Miller Rachel Stone David Sullivan Kaiba White CALL TO ORDER Frances Jordan, Vice Chair Tina Cannon Charles Curry JC Dwyer Jeremiah Hendricks Noelita Lugo Luke Metzger Kenneth Standley Ben Suddaby Heyden Walker AGENDA 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 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force Regular Called meeting on February 09, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Initial Draft Recommendation. Presentation by Eric Bailey, Deputy Director, Marcus Hammer, Assistant Director, Austin Capital Delivery Services and Chandler Runnells, Business Process Specialist, Austin Capital Delivery Services. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve revisions to 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force Work Plan. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 4. 5. Update from Stormwater Working Group regarding initial draft recommendation. Update from Affordable Housing Group regarding initial draft recommendation. 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 Nicole Hernandez at Austin Capital Delivery Services Department, at 512-974-7644 and nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force, please contact Nicole Hernandez at 512-974-7644 or nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. 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 Hunter Maples, (512) 974- 3120 or hunter.maples@austintexas.gov. The Urban Renewal Board reserves the right to go into closed session to discuss any of the items on this agenda as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Harrison Brown Amit Motwani Jacqueline Watson Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Byron Davis Kobla Tetey AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon the day before 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 Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on December 15, 2025. 1 of 2 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff Briefing regarding City Council action related to URB recommendation 20250915-003. Presentation by Hunter Maples, Austin Housing. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Pleasant Hill Collaborative) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discuss, consider and approve pro forma revisions to bylaws pursuant to City Council Ordinance No. 20251120-008. EXECUTIVE SESSION 5. 6. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FEBRUARY 23, 2026 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board 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, click here: https://forms.office.com/g/zsh2afJDcV or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Stephanie Bazan (D-5), Chair Kathryn Flowers (D-4), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Pedro Villalobos (D-2) Nicole Merritt (D-3) Luai Abou-Emara (D-6) Diane Kearns-Osterweil (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) AGENDA Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Ted Eubanks (D-10) Lane Becker (Mayor) 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 Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of February 2, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for the Austin Parks and Recreation Operations and Maintenance Team crews, who work tirelessly performing routine maintenance as well as repairs and renovations throughout the Austin park system. (Sponsors: Bazan, Flowers) (APR Long Range Strategies: Operational Efficiency, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): Charles Vaclavik, Operations and Maintenance Division Manager; Joe Diaz, Facility Process Manager; Nate Thayer, Parks Grounds Manager, South District; Merrideth Jiles, Parks Grounds Manager, Citywide Services; Albert Homann, Building Services Manager; Felix Padron, Parks Grounds Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation. Page 1 of 3 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to authorize a contract for a recreation management software system for Austin Parks and Recreation with the recommended vendor, RecTrac, LLC d/b./a Vermont Systems, for an initial term of two years with up to four two-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000. (Sponsors: Bazan, Flowers) (APR Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): Steve Hammond, Golf Division Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation. Presentation, …
Operations and Maintenance Operations and Maintenance Austin Parks and Recreation Board | February 23, 2026 Operations and Maintenance Charles Vaclavik, Division Manager 20,790 Acres of Parkland 382 Parks Service FT’s 1,360 Acres Mowing 287 Miles of Trails Trails Grounds Maintenance 25 Recreation and Senior Centers 200 Playgrounds Facility Maintenance Playgrounds Horticulture Graffiti 2 Work Orders closed in FY25 Includes Work Orders opened via 3-1-1 and those opened by staff (i.e. routine maintenance and issues found during inspections) Mowing/ Fields Service Trails Park Maintenance Playgrounds Electric Building Maintenance Plumbing Horticulture Graffiti Abatement 3 Operations and Maintenance is… Cutting grass, line trimming, leaf blowing, trash pickup, cleaning and refreshing restrooms, cutting back vegetation, repairing and restoring court surfaces, parking lots, walking paths, creating new trails, safety inspections, lawn care, field maintenance, flower beds and landscaping, plumbing, electric, irrigation, HVAC, sign fabrication, graffiti removal, maintenance and repair for rec centers, office buildings, dog parks, playscapes, disc golf, splash pads, benches, decks, bleachers, concession stands, boat docks, drinking fountains, pedestrian bridges and more! Joe Diaz Facilities Process Manager Daily Operations Parks North, Parks South, Facilities, Citywide Services, Trails 242 Full Time Employees 25 Seasonal/Temp Employees 4 Operations and Maintenance is… Joe Diaz Facilities Process Manager Acting Parks Ground Manager, North District Mowing, Daily Service, Lakes • 48 Crew Members • 660 Mowed Acres 5 Featured Crew: North Service Crew Members Parks Developed Acres Restrooms Trash Cans Mutt Mitts 6 Operations and Maintenance is… Nate Thayer Parks Grounds Manager South District Mowing, Daily Service, Zilker Park • 51 Crew Members • 700 mowed acres 7 Featured Crew: Zilker Servicing Team Crew Members Acres to Cover Doing it all for Zilker (and beyond!): Cleaning restrooms, emptying trash, picking up litter, cleaning minor graffiti, restocking mutt-mitts, playground inspections and event coordination. Sites include: • Zilker Metro Park and Playground • Zilker Clubhouse • Barton Creek Greenbelt • Michael Butler Park • Michael Butler Shores • Vic Mathias/Auditorium Shores • Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge 8 Operations and Maintenance is… Merrideth Jiles Parks Grounds Manager Citywide Services Playgrounds, Horticulture, Graffiti Abatement • 32 Crew Members 9 Featured Crew: Playgrounds Crew Members Nature Play Sites Playgrounds Playground Maintenance Means: • Regular safety inspections • Monthly application of timber oil at Nature Play sites • Biannual changing of engineered wood fiber at all sites • Biannual power wash of all equipment • Replacement of safety mats as needed • All repairs as …
Recommendation of Vendor to Provide Recreation Software Services Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Austin Parks and Recreation | February 23, 2026 Contract Purpose To obtain a qualified and experienced vendor to provide a comprehensive Recreation Management software application with implementation services to serve a multifunctional urban Parks and Recreation Department in most aspects of its operation. The application must align with the City’s Technology Road Map, only fully cloud-hosted solutions were considered. 2 Background Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) oversees 355 parks, manages over 20,000 acres of parkland, and 107 buildings and facilities. APR utilizes the recreation management software system to manage: All program registration, Facility and campsite reservations, Equipment rentals, Golf tee time reservations, Point-of-sale purchases, Pass management, Visitor tracking, and Related services. The system processes over $29M in revenue annually. 3 Background (cont’d.) The system is also used to report performance measures data to make business planning decisions. The recreation management software system is critical for APR to: To meet service demands, Provide quality customer service, and Manage data on revenue and participant performance measures. The system manages: Customer accounts, Program/activity/class records, Participant enrollments, and Revenue data and other relevant data about APR programs and participants, which is critical for understanding the community’s needs and determining where the City’s parks programming resources are most needed. 4 RFP Process The Austin Financial Services issued a Request for Proposals solicitation (RFP 8600 GAZ3028) for a contract to provide a recreation management software system for APR. Issued September 16, 2024 Closed October 31,2024 Eight offers received A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available on the City website Austin Finance Online. 5 Vendor Evaluation An evaluation team, with expertise in recreation software, evaluated the 8 offers received and scored RecTrac, LLC d/b/a Vermont Systems as the best firm to provide the requested services based on: Product solution and approach, Prior experience and references, Price, Local business presence, and Small business presence. 6 Contract Term and Value Contract Term Length of Term Contract Authorization Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 Optional Extension 4 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years $324,000 $358,000 $395,000 $439,000 $484,000 Total 10 …
South Shore Planned Unit Development Amendment Austin Parks and Recreation | February 23, 2026 Development Overview Planned Use Development (PUD) approved in 2009, most regulations vested to 2009 Amendment Proposes to annex 1.4 acres into the PUD (Area 8) Existing use: Commercial Proposed use: Multifamily Max height for additional parcel:180 feet (current heigh limited to 96 feet in the Waterfront Overlay) PROJECT LOCATION 2 Development Overview Additional 1.4 acres Area 8 Original 20 acres Original 2009 PUD restricted parkland dedication(PLD) to the 2007 Ordinance. PUD does not seek Parkland Superiority. Amendment in review: • Adds a 1.4 acre tract, • Increases allowable height to 180’, • Modifies the Waterfront Overlay, and • Vests the additional acreage to 2007 Parkland Dedication Fees. 3 Amendment Details Applicant proposed PUD amendment adds a provision to vest the additional area to 2007 Parkland Dedication requirements of $650/ residential unit. 4 Parkland Dedication Requirements Original PUD area has no onsite parkland dedicated. Current parkland dedication code requires $4,676.52/ unit paid at the time of Certificate of Occupancy. Land considered for parkland dedication requirements must meet Parkland Dedication Operating Procedures standards and be within a ¼ mile service area of the site. Staff recommend bringing additional area into compliance with current parkland dedication code. 5 Parks Board Recommendation Make a recommendation to City Council regarding the Parkland Dedication Requirements for the South Shore PUD Amendment. 6 Thank you
Chapter 26 Compliance Austin Parks and Recreation | February 2026 Agenda Definitions Federal, State and Local Laws Goals and Purpose Process Process Flow Chart Roles and Responsibilities Community Engagement Review and Mitigation Calculation Land Value Facility and Amenity Value Impacts to Programming Mitigation Fund Administration Spending Criteria Throughout this presentation updates to procedures are highlighted in red 2 Definitions • Federal, State and Local Laws • Goals and Purpose Federal, State and Local Laws Law/Code Applicability Key Requirements U.S. DOT Act – Section 4(f) Transportation projects using federal funds • Analysis of alternatives • All possible planning to minimize harm • Net analysis of project impact and benefits/mitigation to select options Land and Water Conservation Fund – Section 6(f) Lands acquired or improved with LWCF Grants Federal approval required for any conversion • • Replacement land of equal value, usefulness, and location Teas Parks and Wildlife Code – Chapter 26 All municipal parkland • Analysis of alternatives • All reasonable planning to minimize harm • Public notice and public hearing Austin City Charter – Article II Powers of the Council City of Austin dedicated parkland • Council cannot sell, lease, convey, or alienate parkland • Requires voter approval for conversion of parkland 4 Goals and Purpose Protect Parkland Ensuring that use of parkland is a last resort and only when there is no feasible alternative Minimize Harm Collaborating with requesting departments to include all planning to minimize harm to parkland Ensure Transparency Allow for meaningful public participation Maintain Parkland Value Maintain the recreational and community value of parkland through appropriate mitigation measures Support Public Needs Balance the protection of parks with the need for critical infrastructure projects benefitting the community 5 Process • Change of Use Process • Roles and Responsibilities • Community Engagement Change of Use Process City-Sponsored Project External Project • City retains ownership of • Must be government agency parkland • Internal Change of Use Process • Must comply with State and Federal Regulations • Internal Change of Use Process through Parks and Recreation Board and City Council (State, County, School District, etc.) • Must comply with State and Federal Regulations • Condemnation process required for conveyance of parkland. 7 Permanent and Temporary Use of over 6 mo. Temporary use under 6 mo. …
South 1st Street Reclaimed Water Main Parks and Recreation Board Chris Irwin Capital Delivery Services Monday, February 23, 2026 Agenda Project Summary Background Route Evaluation Chapter 26 Minimize Impacts Timeline 2 Project Summary The project consists of 5,500 linear feet of reclaimed water main Approximately 1,550 linear feet of 30-in HDPE pipe installed using conventional open trench The remaining 30-in HDPE installed using Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Project drivers: increase redundancy and reliability extend service area offset drinking water use 3 Background Completing the Core 5 projects to connect SAR and Walnut Creek WWTPs Connect north and south systems Provide redundancy and reliability Expand the reclaimed water system Allows more users and developments to use reclaimed water in the future, which will reduce potable water usage 4 Route Evaluation Best route and method based on the following constraints and considerations: Not allowed to attach pipe to bridge Proposed and existing reclaimed lines on W Riverside - Proposed reclaimed line @ Newton and W Monroe - Limit impacts to traffic in area HDD Segment 2 HDD Segment 1 5 Site Evaluation With the route selected, options for permanent easement are limited due to the following constraints: Radius of HDD pipe crossing under creek Proposed and existing reclaimed lines on W Riverside - Pipe will be installed in existing South 1st Street Right of Way 6 Easement Evaluation – Option A Temporary easement required for both options Decreases road damage and closures Limits access disruption for Long and Palmer Events Center Creates a safer work environment for contractor and public 7 Easement Evaluation – Option B Temporary Easement required for both options Multiple, significant road closures Disruption to access for Long and Palmer Events Center/Parking HDD work in Right of Way adding risk for contractor and public 8 Chapter 26 State Law PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE CHAPTER 26. PROTECTION OF PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATIONAL LANDS Sec. 26.001. PROTECTED LAND; NOTICE OF TAKING. (a) A department, agency, political subdivision, county, or municipality of this state may not approve any program or project that requires the use or taking of any public land designated and used prior to the arrangement of the program or project as a park, recreation area, …
Circuit of the Americas Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment #3 Austin Parks and Recreation | Scott Grantham | February 23, 2026 Background PUD approved in 2020, with Parkland superiority. PUD amendment zoning case (amendment #3) currently in review. PUDs are evaluated for superiority to existing City requirements. Parks and Recreation Board (PARB) will make a recommendation to Council. K COTA PUD 2 2 Background Staff finding is that current proposal removes parkland superiority. Applicant has stated they are OK moving forward without parkland superiority. Current proposal still includes some parkland language. K COTA PUD 3 3 Original COTA PUD and Parkland Original Development Plan: Racetrack, Amphitheater, Retail, Condos, Hotel Park Plan: Construct park with amenities, dedicate to the City of Austin, triggered by first residential or hotel site plan Location: “Area 8” Northeast of the existing racetrack and amphitheater, off Kellam Road, north of Elroy Road, accessible via driveway (Public Access Easement) Park (original proposal) Amphitheater Racetrack 4 Original COTA PUD and Parkland • Dedication of Parkland • 11.38 acres • Recordation of 30’ Public Access Easement • Construction of 2 Soccer Fields, and Parking Lot, etc. (next slide) • Calculation in 2020 showed superiority. Entrance Sign Access Drive 2 Soccer Fields CEF – Old Stock Tank Parking Lot 5 Original COTA PUD and Parkland Two soccer fields (330’ x 220’ each). Irrigation system for soccer fields. Parking lot (50 spaces). 26’ driveway (within 30’ Public Access Easement) to Kellam Road; sign at entrance. Drainage and water quality facilities (for park). Trigger - Constructed and dedicated prior to first Certificate of Occupancy for any site plan with Residential or Hotel. Maintenance – To be maintained by City of Austin. 7 6 6 Amended COTA PUD and Parkland Creates options for applicant: 1. Offsite land dedication: 14+ acres within 3 miles of COTA unless approved by APR Director Land approved by APR Director In Full Purpose Jurisdiction or directly adjacent Land dedication receives commensurate credit (towards units) Soccer amenities - receives commensurate credit 2. Fee in Lieu Trigger – Park should be finished and dedicated OR fee in lieu paid by first Certificate of Occupancy for Hotel or Residential. 7 Original PUD Proposed Amendment 2 options, applicant’s choice, with APR Director approval: 1. Offsite land dedication Land Dedication 11.38 acres in Area …
Briefing Item on WWL Relocation at Festival Beach Austin Water and Austin Parks and Recreation |February 2026 Agenda Introductions Impact of TxDOT's IH-35 Expansion Project Overview of the Chapter 26 Process Efforts to Collaborate and Minimize Impacts Current Status and Next Steps 2 IH-35 CapEx Project Impact to Austin Water Infrastructure • Purpose of Relocation • Festival Beach Food Forest Partner Alternative Alignment IH-35 Project Overview TxDOT’s IH-35 CapEx expansion is comprised of three main sections (North, Central, and South), spanning approximately 26 miles Estimated total construction cost is $5.6 Billion. TxDOT contractor started overall construction on IH-35 CapEx in May 2025. Presented by AW 4 IH-35 Project Overview - Relocations Approximate Total AW Pipeline Relocations constructed by TxDOT contractor. Water Relocations – 130,000 linear-feet South → North Wastewater Relocations – 35,000 linear feet South → North Presented by AW 5 IH-35 Project Overview – Festival Beach Presented by AW 6 Alternatives Considered • Traditional trenchless crossing of IH 35 from the west side of IH 35 to the east. • Extending the relocation from the west side of IH 35 to the east to eliminate this portion of the WWL via a deep tunnel. • The recently presented community preferred alternative was evaluated earlier in the project and not selected due to elevation/depth considerations. Presented by AW 7 Factors Forcing AW’s Relocation at FBFF Future Project Current Project TxDOT will lower main lanes of I-35 between Holly St & Airport Blvd Depression of I-35 forces abandonment of wastewater infrastructure crossing the highway, to be replaced by one 72-inch tunnel TxDOT will lower Waller Street Depression of Waller Street forces abandonment of 48-inch wastewater line adjacent to Food Forest Dominant Limitation - Tight slope constraints to reconnect wastewater line downstream and continue gravity flow. Length must be minimized. Downtown Wastewater Tunnel AW 8 Timeline TxDOT IH 35 FB Food Forest 2020-21 Preliminary Engineering 2021-22 Route Analysis 2022-23 Detailed Design Council Approves Expanding the Food Forest (July 29) 2023 Council Approves TxDOT Advanced Funding Agreement (Oct. 19) 2024 Chapter 26 Presentation to Parks Board (Nov. 25) 2025 Council Approval of Chapter 26 (Jan. 30) PARKnerships takes over coordination of PIMA Partner Agreement Executed (July) Presented by AW 9 Overview of the Ch. 26 Initial Steps of the Ch. 26 Process and Oversights • • Park Boundary • WWL Alignment/Impact Area • Future Preventative …
AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR’S UPDATE February 2026 Recreation Services Division Summer Camp Registration Families who pre -qualified through the APR Financial Assistance registered for camps Saturday, January 31 st through Friday, February 6th. There were 5,675 enrollments within APR & AACME summer camp programs to youth with the greatest need of care. Youth Program Scholarships Through generous donations and support from Austin Parks Foundation, APR awarded 650 Youth Scholarships. Each child received $700.00 to be used towards program registrations. Recreation Services Division Ab ilit ie s in Act io n : Co m m u n it y Pla y Held on February 4 th at Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center, Austin Police Department cadets and over 100 adults with disabilities came together for a day of recreation. Cadets also received disability awareness training to promote respectful and inclusive interactions. Adaptive Valentine’s Day Dance Party This adaptive event held on February 13, at Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center brought over 200 participants with disabilities of all ages to celebrate through dance and friendship! Community Recreation Division Delores Duffie Recreation Center Thursday, February 13th, afterschool Dance Club prepares for its Annual Black History Month Program on Friday, February 27th. Hosted by the Delores Duffie after school program participants to celebrate black history month through a showcase for parents, guardians, family and friends. – Varsity Generation Dittmar Recreation Center Programming Is growing Since December, the Varsity Generation group has seen increased participation with the introduction of new activities, including Monday Mile group walks, knitting, weekly crafts, and daily board games. Exercise classes —Fun Fitness, Chair Zumba, Zumba, and Line Dancing —now attract 45 to 50 participants each and are offered Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Natural Resources Division Summer Camp Enrollment Success • Camacho Activity Center Summer Camp: 98% Capacity • Austin Nature & Science Center : 92% of Openings Filled • Teen Programs : Over 75% Spots Filled • Overall : Highest Total Enrollment Exhibit Hall Renovation • Friends of Austin Nature & Science Center secured $50K grant from Austin Parks Foundation with work complete in February 2026. • Camacho Activity Center hosted an adaptive paddle to clean up the water way. Over 300 pounds of trash was removed from the lagoon . Aquatic Division Aquatic Maintenance Has completed several key repairs and installations across multiple facilities. At Dottie Jordan, the filter water line break was repaired. Big Stacy …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026, AT 9:30 A.M. AUSTIN HUMAN RESOURCES, LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E. BEN WHITE BLVD., SUITE 500, AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Municipal Civil Service Commission may be participating by videoconference. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law, regarding any item on this agenda. 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 Matthew Chustz, 512-974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Kevin Mullen, Chair Mellissa Rogers Vacant AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair John Umphress The first ten (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 from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on February 9, 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding an extension to the pilot program and temporary waiver of the Municipal Civil Service Rules, including Rule 4.03, to exempt specific Positions from Posting or application requirements, while maintaining provisions of the Competitive Process to allow conditional offers based on Merit and Fitness. Presentation by Rebecca Kennedy, Deputy Director, Austin Human Resources. Staff briefing regarding Municipal Civil Service Commissioner Appointment Process and updated term limits, and updates to the Municipal Civil Service Commission Bylaws. Presentation by Matthew Chustz, Municipal and Civil Service Manager, Austin Human Resources. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Approve a recommendation to Council to extend the pilot program and temporary waiver of the Municipal Civil Service Rules, including Rule 4.03, to exempt specific Positions from Posting or application requirements, while maintaining provisions of the Competitive Process to allow conditional offers based on Merit and Fitness. Discussion and review of the Municipal …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 9, 2026 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026 The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, TX 78741. Chair Kevin Mullen called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to order at 9:57 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kevin Mullen, Chair Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair John Umphress PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting on October 27, 2025. The minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on October 27, 2025, were approved on Vice Chair Gupta’s motion, Commissioner Umphress’ second on a 3- 0 vote. HEARING 2. Conduct a hearing in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personal exception), on the appeal filed by Andrew Rivera regarding their Discharge from Austin Energy. The Commission considered a request from Gary Bledsoe, representative of Andrew Rivera, to reschedule the hearing on the appeal filed by Andrew Rivera regarding their Discharge from Austin Energy. Chair Mullen’s motion, Vice Chair Gupta’s second on a vote of 2-1. Those members voting aye were Chair Mullen, Vice Chair Gupta. Those voting nay were Commissioner Umphress. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Andrew Rivera regarding their Discharge from Austin Energy. 3. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Andrew Rivera regarding their Discharge from Austin Energy. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 9, 2026 Chair Mullen recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go into closed session at 6:54 p.m. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Andrew Rivera regarding their Discharge from Austin Energy. Closed session ended, and Chair Mullen called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 7:29 p.m. 4. Action and approval on the appeal filed by Andrew Rivera regarding their Discharge from Austin Energy. The motion to deny Andrew Rivera’s appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Discharge of Andrew Rivera was approved on Chair Mullen’s motion, Vice Chair Gupta’s second on a vote of 2-1. Those members voting aye were Chair Mullen, and Vice Chair Gupta. Those voting nay were …
Municipal Civil Service Municipal Civil Service Contingent Hiring Pilot Extension Contingent Hiring Pilot Extension Austin Human Resources | February 23, 2026 Purpose In October 2024, the Municipal Civil Service Commission recommended that the City Council approve a 12-month pilot to waive the posting requirement for specific positions for Citywide hiring. The City Council approved the waiver on November 21, 2024. The pilot began in January 2025 and ended December 2025. This focused on positions that require no experience or where substitution for minimum experience is allowed. Austin Human Resources is requesting an extension of the pilot through December 2026. 2 Article IX – City Charter At a minimum, the civil service rules must contain provisions governing: (1) initial appointments, promotions, and lateral transfers, all of which shall be based on merit and fitness; (2) disciplinary probation or suspension, involuntary demotion, denial of promotion, and discharge, all of which, in the case of non-probationary employees, must be for cause; (3) the establishment of probationary periods not to exceed six months for all initial appointments, during which time the appointee may be removed from the position without cause; (4) the establishment of probationary periods not to exceed three months for all promotional appointments, during which time the appointee may be removed from the position promoted to, and returned to his/her prior position, without cause; (5) procedures for reductions in force that give consideration to the affected employees' length of service and past work performance; and (6) other provisions, not inconsistent with this subsection, that may be required by the city council. 3 Pilot Guidelines were developed stating that all departments are eligible to participate in the pilot if they have titles on the approved list. The process eliminated the posting requirement for those titles. Eligible events included in the pilot: City-sponsored job fairs, University job events, Reentry-initiative programs, Community job events. City-sponsored, community, or public events where contingent offers are provided are advertised to allow current employees and temporary employees the ability to participate. 4 Pilot All candidates for vacant positions must complete an interview process where they are: Evaluated for Merit and Fitness Merit: Demonstrated education, training, experience, performance, knowledge, skills, ability, licenses, or certifications. Fitness: Physical and/or mental ability to do a job with or without accommodation. …
Min Experience Code City of Austin MCS Meeting 02.23.2026 Dept. Multi Multi Multi AE Aviation Aviation Aviation Aviation Aviation Aviation Multi ARR ARR Auditor APH Multi Multi SMBR AFM Multi Muni Court APH APH Multi Muni Court Muni Court Parks Multi Multi APH AE Multi Multi AE Multi Multi AE Multi Multi Multi APD Fleet Title Accountant I Accounting Associate I Administrative Assistant AE Utility Chemist I Airport Access Control Tech Airport Agent Airport Facility Representative Guest Services Specialist Airport Operations Communications Specialist Airport Operations Specialist Architect ARR Associate ARR Operator Trainee Auditor I Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Budget Analyst I Building & Grounds Assistant Business Development Counselor I Carpenter Cashier I Clinical Case Manager Community Health Worker I Community Worker Contract Management Specialist I Court Clerk Assistant Court Clerk Assistant, Bilingual Culture & Arts Instructor Customer Service Representative Customer Svc Assoc Disease Surveillance Specialist Distribution Electrician Helper Drainage Operations & Maintenance Assistant Electrician I EMS/ADMS SCADA Analyst I Engineering Associate A Engineering Technician A Elec Power Grid (EPG) GIS Analyst I Equipment Technician I Facility Svcs Representative Financial Analyst I Fingerprint Technician Fleet Equipment Technician I Min Education Requirement Bachelor's with major course work in a field related to the job High school or equivalent; substitutions allowed High school or equivalent; substitutions allowed Bachelor's with major course work in a field related to the job, substitutions allowed High school or equivalent Associate Degree, substitutions allowed High school or equivalent; substitutions allowed High school or equivalent High school or equivalent Bachelor's with major course work in a field related to the job, substitutions allowed Bachelor's with major course work in a field related to the job None None Bachelor's with major course work in a field related to the job High school or equivalent Bachelor's with major course work in a field related to the job None Bachelor's with major course work in a field related to the job, substitutions allowed High school or equivalent; substitutions allowed High school or equivalent Master's Degree with major course work in a field related to the job High school or equivalent High school or equivalent Bachelor's with major course work in a field related to the job, substitutions allowed High school or equivalent High school or equivalent Associate Degree, substitutions allowed High school or equivalent High school or equivalent Bachelor's with major course work in a field related to the job High school or …
Municipal Civil Service Commissioner Term Limits & Appointments Austin Human Resources | February 23, 2026 Background Article IX of the City Charter, approved by voters in November 2012, established: A Municipal Civil Service Commission to have 5 commission members Commissioners shall be appointed for a term of three years. Ordinance No. 20130214-045 established this Commission as a Chapter 2-1 City Board Designates Audit and Finance Committee to review Commissioner applications and make recommendations for appointments (§ 2-1-164) Excludes current City employees from being appointed 2 Commissioner Term Limit Update Prior to February 27, 2025, Commissioners could serve a maximum of 2 full terms (6 years), or possibly a combination of partial terms and full terms to reach the eight-year maximum set in City Code Chapter (§ 2-1-22) “A board member who has served eight years on the same board is not eligible for reappointment to that board…” Council passed Ordinance No. 20250227-004 amending City Code Chapter 2-1 (City Boards) to clarify certain provisions. Certain boards and commissions have members who serve two-year or three-year terms, as provided by this chapter, city code, or state or federal law. a board member may serve no longer than four consecutive two-year terms or three consecutive three-year terms on the same board. 3 MCS Commission Appointment(s) Three appointments in 2026 Commissioner Ayo Akande resigns effective January 2, 2026. Chair Kevin Mullen’s 2nd term expires May 8, 2026 (seeking reappointment). Commissioner Melissa Rogers resigns effective June 1, 2026. 4 Commission Members & Terms Current Membership First Appointed Date(s) Reappointed Term Expires Kevin Mullen, Chair* Melissa Rogers VACANT Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair John Umphress 05/09/21 02/26/24 05/09/22 05/09/22 *Council designates the Commission Chair annually 05/09/23 05/09/24 05/09/25 05/09/25 05/08/26 05/08/27 05/08/27 05/08/28 05/08/22 5 Application Process Austin City Clerk’s Office will: Follow the standard Boards and Commissions application process Accept online applications using standard Boards and Commissions application form Accept resumes to document any additional relevant qualifications Ensure minimum qualifications identified in Charter are met Identify candidates with preferred background - experience with employment, human resources, labor relations and/or mediation Provide applications received to all Council Offices through standard process 6 Appointment Process The Council Audit and Finance Committee shall review applications received by the city clerk from persons seeking appointment as a …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Municipal Civil Service Commission Recommendation Number: 20260223-004: Extension of a Waiver of the Municipal Civil Service Rules for the Contingent Hiring Pilot Date of Approval: February 23, 2026 Recommendation: The Municipal Civil Service Commission recommends extending the “Contingent Hiring Pilot” through December 2026, temporarily waiving the Municipal Civil Service rules to exempt specific positions from posting or application requirements. Description of Recommendation to Council: In October 2024, the Municipal Civil Service Commission recommended that Council approve a 12- month pilot to waive the posting requirement for specific positions for Citywide hiring. City Council approved a 12-month waiver on November 21, 2024 (Resolution No. 20241121-060). Austin Human Resources has requested an extension of the pilot program through December 2026. This recommendation from the Municipal Civil Service Commission is to extend the pilot through December 2026. A competitive process will continue to be conducted for these positions, and selections will be made on Merit and Fitness. The City will maintain the current list of titles previously approved by council, and add three titles from Municipal Court: Clinical Case Manager, Court Clerk Assistant, and Court Clerk Assistant, Bilingual. All candidates for vacant positions must complete an interview process where they are evaluated for Merit and Fitness and screened to identify if they meet minimum and preferred qualifications. If a contingent offer is made, candidates must complete any assessments required for the position, they must successfully pass any required background checks, and they must submit an application. Rationale: The pilot began in January 2025 and ended December 2025. Austin Human Resources developed guidelines stating all departments are eligible to participate if that have titles on the approved list. City-sponsored, community, or public events where contingent offers are provided are advertised to allow current employees and temporary employees the ability to participate. The pilot has been successful with 134 interviews conducted and 49 contingent offers made during various hiring events around the City, including the City’s Annual Career Expo held in April 2025. At the start of the pilot, there were 123 vacant positions from the approved title list, and at the beginning of November there were 103 vacancies – a 16 % improvement. Seconded By: Motioned By: Vote: For: Against: Abstain: Off the dais: Absent: Attest: __________________________________
REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026, AT 6 P.M. LITTLE WALNUT CREEK BRANCH 835 W RUNDBERG LN AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission may be participating via video conference. 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 Laura Polio, 512-974-9624, laura.polio@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Pamela Carlile Sara Gore Andrea Herrera Moreno Edward Selig CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Sheila Mehta, Vice Chair Dr. Suchitra Gururaj Melissah Hasdorff Holly Sabiston AGENDA 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 Library Commission regular meeting on December 15, 2025. DISCUSSION 2. Discussion of items for inclusion in a recommendation supporting Austin Public Library’s FY27 budget, including potential elements such as increased funding for library collections, expanded community support resources, safety and security resources and bond development engagement. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. 4. Staff briefing on Austin Public Library Programming Update by Jennifer Peters, Division Manager, Programs and Partnerships; Bryana Salcido, Program Development Coordinator - Adults, Programs and Partnerships; and Tucker “Troy” Troy, Program Development Coordinator - Youth, Programs and Partnerships. Staff briefing on February 2026 Austin Public Library Public Programming Highlights and Facilities Updates, by Hannah Terrell, Director of Libraries. 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 Laura Polio at Austin Public Library Department, at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Laura Polio at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026, 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 W. 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Human Rights Commission 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 at ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov or 512-974-3568 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Kolby Duhon, Chair (He/They) Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam (He/Him) Melinda Avitia Lila Igram Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Tannya Oliva Martínez Gabriella Zeidan, Vice Chair Danielle Bryant Morgan Davis (He/Him) Harriett Kirsh Pozen Maryam Khawar 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 Human Rights Commission Special Called meeting on February 2, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Presentation providing an update on American Gateways’ successes and requesting prioritization of immigration funds in next year’s budget. Presentation by Rebecca Lightsey, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways. Update regarding discussions and actions at the recent Joint Inclusion Committee meetings. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. Approve updates to working group membership. Approve a nomination for the Human Rights Commission’s alternate representative on the Joint Inclusion Committee. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. Update from the Budget Working Group regarding its progress on formulating budget recommendations for the 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 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 Human Rights Commission, please contact Ryan Sperling at 512-974- 3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026 MINUTES The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on February 2, 2026, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1406, in Austin, Texas. Chair Duhon called the Human Rights Commission meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. Commissioners in Attendance: Kolby Duhon (Chair) Maryam Khawar Tannya Oliva-Martínez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam Danielle Bryant Morgan Davis Hariett Kirsh-Pozen Mariana Krueger Mindy Morgan Avitia PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Garry Brown - Historical Landmark Update and Airport Blvd. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on November 24, 2025. The motion to approve the November 24, 2025 minutes was approved on Commissioner Oliva-Martínez’ motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Zeidan was absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve the formation of a working group to provide budget recommendations for the City of Austin FY2026-27 budget. 1 The formation of a working group to provide budget recommendations for the City of Austin FY2026-27 budget was approved on Commissioner Kirsh Pozen’s motion, Commissioner Khawar’s second on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Zeidan was absent. Working group members: Vice Chair Zeidan, Commissioners Morgan Avitia, Khawar, Oliva-Martínez 3. Approve a recommendation to City Council regarding Austin Police Department’s involvement with United States Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE). The motion to amend the 4th “Therefore Be It Resolved” to read “Require APD officers to obtain approval from their supervisors, with written justification, for any ICE contact initiated by APD” was approved without objection on Commissioner Krueger’s motion on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Zeidan was absent. The motion to amend the 5th Therefore Be It Resolved to insert “and the Human Rights Commission” before “on APD” was approved without objection on Commissioner Morgan Avitia’s motion on a 9-0 vote. The recommendation was approved as amended on Commissioner Aslam’s motion, Commissioner Kirsh Pozen’s second on a 9-0 vote. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from the Human Rights Resource Guide Working Group regarding progress on the working group goals. Update by Commissioner Bryant. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Update from Budget WG – Duhon, Khawar Discussion to pause the wastewater pipeline construction at Festival Beach Food Forrest – Morgan Avitia, Duhon JIC Update – Oliva Martinez, Duhon ADJOURNMENT Chair Duhon adjourned the meeting without objection at 7:25 p.m. The minutes were approved at the DATE meeting on BOARD MEMBER’s …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MONDAY FEBRUARY 23RD 2026, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, RM. 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Join the meeting now Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone or Teams. 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 to speak, call or email the Office of Support, (737)- 825-1684 or hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov. CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice Chair Kristina McRae-Thompson, Secretary Drew Kyler, Treasurer Alicia Alston Liza Bailey Aran Belani Henry Chan Jeremy Caballero Judith Hassan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 2/20/2026 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 HIV Planning Council regular meeting on February 2nd, 2026. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflicts of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Briefing 5. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing 6. Part B Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Discussion of governing documents a. Bylaws 2026 8. Discussion of Priority Setting and Resource Allocation (PSRA) process DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. Discussion and approval of new applicants a. Katherine Brandhuber b. Adryan Brown c. Brandon Diaz d. Kathleen Irwin e. Kyle Murphy 10. Discussion and approval of Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) workplan calendar and social calendar 11. Discussion and approval of Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Recruitment and Retention plan 12. Discussion and approval of Community and Empowerment Townhall 13. Discussion and approval of Focus Group Logistics a. Focus group populations b. Number of participants c. Incentive amount i. $3800 14. Discussion and approval of 2026 Focus Groups Materials a. Flyer b. Consent Form 15. Discussion and approval of funding for National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS a. $2000 16. Discussion and approval of board member Judith Hassan’s leave of absence COMMITTEE UPDATES 17. Care Strategies and Engagement Committee 18. …
