SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING AGE FRIENDLY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026, AT 11:00 A.M. CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Age Friendly Advisory 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 Nicole Alexander, Nicole.Alexander@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Richard Bondi, Chair Suzanne Anderson Teresa Ferguson Henry Van de Putte Selena Yee 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. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1. Staff briefing regarding the 2026-2030 Age-Friendly Austin (AFA) Action Plan current status and plan implementation timeline. Presentation by Nicole Alexander, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, and Halana Kaleel, Public Health Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Public Health DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion and review of the final draft of the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan for 2026-2030. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action on the Commission on Aging’s action plans for the AFAP 2026- 2030. 4. Discussion and possible action on edits on the Commission on Aging Build, Bridge, and Champion Framework for the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan (2026–2030). 5. Discussion and possible action on amending the 2026 meeting schedule for the Age Friendly Advisory Committee. 6. Discussion and possible action on adopting the 2027 meeting schedule for the Age Friendly Advisory Committee. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please email Nicole Alexander at Austin Public Health Department, at Nicole.Alexander@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Age Friendly Advisory Committee, please email Nicole Alexander at Nicole.Alexander@austintexas.gov.
Arts Commission Community Interest Announcement Name of Event People’s Gallery Opening Exhibition and Arts & Humanities Kickoff October 2, 2026 (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.) Austin City Hall 301 W 2nd St, Austin, Texas 78701 A quorum of the Arts Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Arts Commission business will occur. For more information, please contact: Jesus Varela 512-974-2444 Jesus.Varela@AustinTexas.gov
Early Childhood Council Community Interest Announcement Proclamation Honoring Cathy McHorse Joint City of Austin and Travis County proclamation honoring the life of Cathy McHorse September 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Austin City Hall 301 W 2nd St, Austin TX 78701 A quorum of Early Childhood Council members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Early Childhood Council business will occur. For more information, please contact: Caitlin Oliver-McLaughlin 512-972-6205 caitlin.oliver@austintexas.gov
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUSTIN HOUSING AUTHORITY TO BE HELD AT 1700 E. 3rd Street, Austin, TX 78702 Join Zoom Meeting https://bit.ly/4qWG0PO Meeting ID: 821 1328 3983 Passcode: 438028 (512.477.4488) Thursday, September 17, 2026 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (NOTE: THERE WILL BE A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMITATION) EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR CITYWIDE ADVISORY BOARD UPDATE CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. CONSENT ITEMS 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on August 20, 2026 ACTION ITEMS 2. Updates on Boys and Girls Clubs youth program and partnerships 3. Updates on Communities in Schools youth program and partnerships 4. 5. 6. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02963 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin d/b/a Austin Housing Authority (the "Authority") authorizing the Authority to take such actions necessary or convenient to facilitate the bridge loan and/or tem1 loan to Bridge at Volente, LLC (the "Company") for the Bridge at Volente (the "Development") Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02964 Approval of Contracts for Furniture and AudioNisual Equipment for AHA's Phase 2 Renovations Presentation of Proposed Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan Revisions for Public Comment
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT 1700 E. 3rd Street, Austin, TX 78702 Join Zoom Meeting https://bit.ly/4gWG0PO Meeting ID: 821 1328 3983 Passcode: 438028 (512.477.4488) Thursday, September 17, 2026 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (NOTE: THERE WILL BE A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMITATION) CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on August 20, 2026 ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00297 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation ("AAHC") authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to: (i) cause Bridge at Volente, LLC (the "Company") to enter into a bridge loan and/or a term loan for the Bridge at Volente (the "Development"); and (ii) cause AAHC and/or the Company to execute any such further documentation as necessary or desirable to allow the consummation of the transactions described herein 3. Briefing and continued discussion on Essential Function Bonds EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session ( close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss
REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 – 5:30 P.M. AUSTIN WATER HEADQUARTERS WALLER CREEK CENTER 625 E 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Water and Wastewater Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Vicky Addie, 512-972-0332, vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Chair (District 8) Andrew Maas (Mayor) Alex Navarro (District 2) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Mike Reyes (District 4) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Marcela Tuñón, Vice Chair (District 9) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) Alex Ortiz (District 7) Jesse Penn (District 1) Shannon Trilli (District 10) Speakers signed up to speak at the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission regular meeting held August 19, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for pump parts, components, and repair services for Emerson, Mueller, RF Valves, and Flowserve equipment for Austin Water with Scruggs Distribution LLC d/b/a The Scruggs Company, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,230,000. Funding: $37,167 is available in the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water; $446,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 3. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue the GoPurple pilot incentive program and issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for new commercial, mixed use and multi-family developments in the total aggregate amount of $4,000,000, not to exceed $1,500,000 per project for affordable housing projects exempt from the GoPurple reuse requirements and not to exceed $500,000 per project for all other projects. Funding in the amount of …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 625 E 10th Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting to order at 5:33pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón, Andrew Maas, Alex Navarro, Shwetha Pandurangi, Jesse Penn, and Evan Wolstencroft Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alex Ortiz, Mike Reyes, and Shannon Trilli PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on July 29, 2026. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on July 29, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Penn’s motion, Commissioner Tuñón’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Marzullo absent and Commissioner Wolstencroft off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Items 2, 3, and 4 were acted on with one motion. 2. 3. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Relocation of 36-inch Water Line across Colorado River for Austin Water with Arguijo Corporation, in the amount of $2,069,440 plus a $206,944 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,276,384. Funding: $2,276,384 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Penn’s motion, Commissioner Navarro’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Marzullo absent and Commissioner Wolstencroft off the dais. Recommend approval to authorize two contracts for sodium bisulfate for Austin Water with Gasochem International LLC d/b/a Gasochem International and Univar Solutions USA LLC d/b/a Univar Solutions USA or Univar USA, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,920,000. Funding: $150,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 1 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 Recommended for approval on Commissioner Penn’s motion, Commissioner Navarro’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Marzullo absent and Commissioner Wolstencroft off the dais. Chair Maxwell-Gaines read a spelling correction into the record that the contracts are for sodium “bisulfite” and not sodium “bisulfate.” 4. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for water and wastewater treatment instrumentation, analyzers, gas detection equipment, and valves/actuators, including installation, calibration, commissioning, and related …
Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: September 16, 2026 Council: September 24, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for pump parts, components, and repair services for Emerson, Mueller, RF Valves, and Flowserve equipment for Austin Water with Scruggs Distribution LLC d/b/a The Scruggs Company, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,230,000. Funding: $37,167 is available in the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water; $446,000 is available in the FY 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water; funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $37,167 is available in the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water; Funding in the amount of $446,000 is available in the FY 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water; funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 16, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will secure critical equipment, parts, and repair services for Emerson, Mueller, RF Valves, and Flowserve equipment necessary to support continuous operations for Austin Water and Wastewater facilities. The contract will guarantee continued access to specialized components such as seals, motors, accessories, and other vital items for various operating pumps. This is a new contract. Requested authorization was determined using departmental estimates based on anticipated future usage. Scruggs Distribution LLC d/b/a The Scruggs Company is the sole authorized distributor and service provider representative for Emerson, Mueller, RF Valves, Inc., and Flowserve Corporation. If this contract is not approved, the time to obtain these critical parts and services would increase significantly, delaying repairs and extending the time required to restore equipment and facilities to full operating capacity. These delays could negatively impact operational efficiency, service reliability, and impact public safety. Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: September 16, 2026 Council: September 24, 2026 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 Total Length of Term 2 years 1 year 1 year 1 year …
Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: September 16, 2026 Council: September 24, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue the GoPurple pilot incentive program and issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for new commercial, mixed use and multi-family developments in the total aggregate amount of $4,000,000, not to exceed $1,500,000 per project for affordable housing projects exempt from the GoPurple reuse requirements and not to exceed $500,000 per project for all other projects. Funding in the amount of $4,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $4,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Prior Council Action: September 25, 2025 - Council reauthorized the Pilot Incentive Program for onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 up to a total aggregate amount of $4,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 11-0 vote. June 5, 2025 - Council approved a resolution authorizing amendments to Austin Water’s Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 GoPurple pilot incentive program for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for new commercial, mixed use, and multi-family developments in the total aggregate amount of $4,000,000, not to exceed $1,500,000 per project for affordable housing projects exempt from the GoPurple reuse requirements and not to exceed $500,000 per project for all other projects. September 26, 2024 - Council reauthorized the Pilot Incentive Program for onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 up to a total aggregate amount of $4,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 10-0 vote. March 7, 2024 - Council approved an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-9 (Water and Wastewater) relating to clarifying requirements for water conservation in the implementation of the Water Forward Plan, including distances for the Reclaimed Water Connection requirement, clarifying definitions, and modifying variances, including adding certain affordable housing exemptions for Reclaimed Water Connections and Onsite Water Reuse requirements. March 7, 2024 - Council reauthorized the Pilot Incentive Program for onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for Fiscal Year 2024 up to a total aggregate amount of $5,600,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 11-0 vote. September 29, 2022 - …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the 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 Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Judah Rice, Chair Jeffrey Acton August Harris III CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order or, for remote participation, no later than noon the day before the meeting, 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 Operations Committee regular meeting on July 15, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Updates on projects from the Operations Committee workplan. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action to recommend the Historic Sign Standards to the Historic Landmark Commission for adoption. 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 Cara Bertron at Austin Planning at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Operations Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS X__ Judah Rice, Chair X__ Jeffrey Acton X__ August Harris III CALL TO ORDER 11:06 a.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DRAFT MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on May 20, 2026. MOTION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting on May 20, 2026 on a motion by Commissioner Acton, Commissioner Rice seconding. Vote: 2-0. Commissioner Harris abstained. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Operations Committee workplan. • Commissioners discussed potential projects for the committee to work on for the remainder of 2026 and through 2027. • Commissioners identified next steps for several projects and agreed to take on projects based on individual interest and time. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action on Historic Sign Standards. • The committee will discuss the Historic Sign Standards at its August 19 meeting. • Photographs will be added when available, before the standards are recommended to the Historic Landmark Commission for adoption. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 12:49 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Environmental 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 Nicole Corona, 737-291-3084, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Mariana Krueger, Chair Jennifer Bristol, Vice Chair Haris Qureshi, Secretary Richard Brimer Isabella Changsut Annie Fierro AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Justin Fleury Martin Luecke Allison Morrison David Sullivan 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 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on August 19, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the City of Austin's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System permit. Presentation by Jacob Johnson, Environmental Program Coordinator, Austin Watershed Protection. Sponsored by Secretary Qureshi and Commissioner Sullivan. 3. Staff briefing to provide an update on Austin City Council action taken at the May 21, 2026, and July 23, 2026, meetings and to discuss next steps regarding the area commonly known as Dog's Head, bounded by the Colorado River, US Highway 183, and State Highway 130. Presentation by Liz Johnston, Environmental Officer, Austin Watershed Protection. Sponsored by Commissioners Brimer and Sullivan. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 4. Update from the Dog’s Head Working Group regarding the meetings on September 10, 2026. COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Update from the Urban Forestry Committee regarding the meeting on September 14, 2026. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City Code requires at least two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume that if there is no objection from other members expressed at the meeting, the members’ silence indicates approval for staff to include on the next agenda. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026, AT 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. If you have questions regarding speaker registration, please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith, Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg, Vice Chair (District 10) Ryan Puzycki, Secretary (District 7) Alejandra Flores, Parliamentarian (District 5) Luis Osta Lugo (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Andrew Cortes (District 4) Christian Tschoepe (District 6) Taylor Major (District 9) Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Steve Maddoux, 512-974-6080 Page 1 of 5 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2026-0046 - Howard Plaza; District 1 3127 East Howard Lane, Harris Branch 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Peter Pham W/LO to GR Request: Staff recommends GR-CO Staff Rec.: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Staff: Austin Planning C14-2026-0022 - 12900 North US 183; District 6 12900 North US Highway 183, Rattan Creek 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Nieman Properties Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) GR to CS-V-CO Recommendation Pending; Applicant Indefinite Postponement Request Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Austin Planning Staff: 4. Site Plan: SPC-2024-0393C - The Good Shepherd Anglican Church of Austin; District 1 2913 Ferguson Lane, Walnut Creek Location: Owner/Applicant: The Good Shepherd Anglican Church - Austin Agent: Request: Henderson Professional Engineers (Jennifer Henderson) 1) Site Plan with height over 25 feet in the W/LO Zone 2) Phased Site Plan duration …
SPEAKER REGISTRATION All participants wishing to address the commission must register to speak. Public participation is available by teleconference or in-person. Presentations and handouts are requested to be e- mailed by 1:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. TELECONFERNCE REGISTRATION Registration for participation by teleconference closes at 2:00 p.m., the day of the meeting. Teleconference code and additional information to be provided after the closing of the teleconference registration period. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION While in-person registrants are encouraged to register in advance of the meeting, in-person registration closes at 5:30 p.m., the day of the meeting. Please scan the QR code below with a mobile device or click on the link below. Mobile devices will also be available at the meeting for public use for the purpose of speaker registration. SPEAKER DONATION OF TIME For discussion cases, speaker donation of time is an available option for in-person participants. Both the registered speaker donating time and the speaker recipient must be present when the public hearing is conducted. See chart below regarding speaker time allotments. SPEAKING ORDER The speaking order is determined by the order in which individuals register to speak and is conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. If multiple speakers register as the Primary Speaker, the first to register is allotted the additional speaking time. Participants who are part of a group or organization and wish to request a specific speaking order must contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or 512-978-0821 as soon as possible, and no later than 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Click on the link below or scan the QR code and submit the form to register to speak. Speakers should submit a separate registration form for each item of interest. https://forms.office.com/g/Ash1EsNFf4 SPEAKER TESTIMONY TIME ALLOCATION PUBLIC HEARING Speaker Number Time Allocated Total Time Allocated Applicant/Agent or primary speaker in favor Primary speaker in opposition 1 1 6 minutes 9 minutes (with donated time, plus 3-minute rebuttal) 6 minutes 9 minutes (with donated time) All other speakers in favor or opposition Unlimited 3 minutes 6 minutes (with donated time) All speakers are allowed three (3) minutes of donated time from a speaker present during the Public Hearing.
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 1, 2026 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 MEETING MINUTES The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Greenberg called the Zoning and Platting Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Betsy Greenberg, Vice Chair Ryan Puzycki, Secretary Andrew Cortes Luis Osta Lugo Taylor Major Lonny Stern Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alejandra Flores, Parliamentarian David Fouts Christian Tschoepe Commissioners Absent: Hank Smith, Chair Scott Boone PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, August 18, 2026, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Major’s motion, Commissioner Osta Lugo’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Chair Smith and Commissioner Boone were absent. 1 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 1, 2026 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Site Plan SP-2021-0395C(XT2) - Indian Hills Multifamily Phase 1; District 1 Extension: Location: Owner/Applicant: Club Deal 116 Indian Hills TX LP Agent: Request: 11900 Decker Lake Road, Decker Creek Staff Rec.: Staff: 360 Professional Services, Inc. (Scott Foster, PE) The applicant requests a 5-year extension to an approved site plan from March 11, 2027 to March 11, 2032. Recommended Jennifer Bennett, 512-974-9002, jennifer.bennett@austintexas.gov Austin Development Services The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of a 5-year extension to an approved site plan from March 11, 2027 to March 11, 2032, for SP-2021-0395C(XT2) - Indian Hills Multifamily Phase 1; District 1, located at 11900 Decker Lake Road, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Major’s motion, Commissioner Osta Lugo’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Chair Smith and Commissioner Boone were absent. PERMANENT COMMITTEE UPDATES 3. Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee – Update pertaining to recommendations to the Planning Commission regarding proposed amendments to the Land Development Code for which review is required under Section 25-1-502 (Amendment; Review); requests to initiate amendments to the Land Development Code under Section 25-1-501 (Initiation). (Sponsored by Vice Chair Greenberg, Parliamentarian Flores, and Commissioner Stern) Update was given by Vice Chair Greenberg. 4. Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee – Update regarding recommendations to the Planning Commission on issues relating to the comprehensive plan, including proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan; …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0046 (Howard Plaza) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 3127 East Howard Lane ZONING FROM: W/LO SITE AREA: 8.37 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Peter Pham TO: GR CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GR-CO, Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses on the property: Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Bail Bond Services, Club or Lodge, Commercial Off-Street Parking, Drop Off Recycling Collection Facility, Exterminating Services, Funeral Services, Hotel/Motel, Off-Site Accessory Parking, Outdoor Entertainment, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Pawn Shop Services and Service Station. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 4, 2026: Granted the neighbors request for a postponement to September 15, 2026 by consent (6-0, R. Puzycki, A. Flores, S. Boone, A. Cortes and T. Major-absent); B. Greenberg-1st, D. Fouts-2nd. September 15, 2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 02 C14-2026-0046 - Howard Plaza; District 11 of 192 C14-2026-0046 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is an undeveloped 8.37 acre tract that fronts onto East Howard Lane. This lot was annexed by the City of Austin on December 31, 2007 (Case C7a-07-024) and received W/LO zoning in 2017 through case C14-2016-0119 (please see Area Case Histories below). The property owner has a site plan – case SP-2023-0053C - that is approved to permit four 15,000 sq. ft. buildings and a 7,200 pavilion on the site. Therefore, the applicant is requesting GR zoning to allow for office (professional office), religious assembly, indoor entertainment (wedding venue) and an indoor sports and recreation use (pickleball courts) within these structures on the property. The staff is recommending GR-CO, Community Commercial-Combining District, zoning for this site. The proposed GR-CO zoning will allow for office, civic and commercial uses on a tract of land that fronts onto an arterial roadway, East Howard Lane. The zoning will provide a transition across Howard Lane, to the planned residential uses to the north in the Cantarra Residential Neighborhood and to the east to the Mixed Residential Area in the Pioneer Crossing PUD. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning is consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Community Commercial district is intended for office and commercial uses serving neighborhood and community needs, including both unified shopping centers and individually developed commercial sites, and typically requiring locations accessible from major traffic ways. 2. The proposed zoning …
02 C14-2026-0046 - Howard Plaza; District 1114 of 192 02 C14-2026-0046 - Howard Plaza; District 1115 of 192 02 C14-2026-0046 - Howard Plaza; District 1116 of 192 02 C14-2026-0046 - Howard Plaza; District 1117 of 192 02 C14-2026-0046 - Howard Plaza; District 1118 of 192 02 C14-2026-0046 - Howard Plaza; District 1119 of 192 Permitting and Development Center | 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 | (512) 978-4000 Property Profile Report General Information Location: Parcel ID: Grid: 3127 E HOWARD LN 0252400803 MQ32 Planning & Zoning *Right click hyperlinks to open in a new window. Future Land Use (FLUM): No Future Land Use Map Regulating Plan: No Regulating Plan Zoning: Zoning Cases: Zoning Ordinances: PUD, W/LO C14-2016-0119 C14-2022-0037 C14T-02-0001 C814-96-0003 C814-96-0003.13 C814-96-0003.14 C814-96-0003.16 C814-96-0003.17 C814-96-0003.18 19990225-070b 20050728-077 20151217-79 20170302-049 20191017-064 20200604-033 20220901-118 20221027-051 970410-I Zoning Overlays: Green Building Mandatory: Pioneer Crossing PUD Wildland Urban Interface: Proximity Class - Within 150 feet of a wildland area Infill Options: -- Neighborhood Restricted Parking Areas: -- Mobile Food Vendors: Historic Landmark: Urban Roadways: -- -- No Zoning Guide The Guide to Zoning provides a quick explanation of the above Zoning codes, however, the Land Development Information Services provides general zoning assistance and can advise you on the type of development allowed on a property. Visit Zoning for the description of each Base Zoning District. For official verification of the zoning of a property, please order a Zoning Verification Letter. General information on the Neighborhood Planning Areas is available from Neighborhood Planning. Environmental Fully Developed Floodplain: FEMA Floodplain: Austin Watershed Regulation Areas: Watershed Boundaries: Creek Buffers: Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone: Edwards Aquifer Recharge Verification Zone: Erosion Hazard Zone Review Buffer: No No SUBURBAN Harris Branch CWQZ No No Yes Political Boundaries Jurisdiction: AUSTIN FULL PURPOSE Council District: 1 County: TRAVIS School District: Manor ISD, Pflugerville ISD Community Registry: Austin Lost and Found Pets, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Harris Branch Master Association, Inc., Harris Branch Residential Property Owners Assn., Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, North Gate Neighborhood Association , North Growth Corridor Alliance, Pflugerville Zoning Map Imagery Map Vicinity Map 02 C14-2026-0046 - Howard Plaza; District 1120 of 192 Independent School District, SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, TechRidge Neighbors The Information on this report has been produced by the City of Austin as a working document and is not warranted for any other use. No warranty is made by the City regarding …
Amanda Swor direct dial: (512) 807-2904 aswor@drennergroup.com September 8, 2026 Ms. Andrea Bates Austin Planning Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 Via Electronic Delivery Re: 12900 North U.S. 183 – C14-2026-0022 – Indefinite postponement request for the zoning application associated with the 5.796-acre piece of property located at 12900 North U.S. 183 Highway, Austin, Williamson County, Texas (the “Property”). Dear Ms. Bates: As representatives of the owners of the above stated Property, we respectfully request an indefinite postponement of the public hearing for the rezoning application (City of Austin case number C14-2026-0022) currently scheduled for Zoning and Platting Commission on September 15, 2026. Please let me know if you or your team members require additional information or have any questions. Thank you for your time and attention to this project. Very truly yours, Amanda Swor cc: Sherri Sirwaitis, Austin Planning Department (via electronic delivery) 03 C14-2026-0022 - 12900 North US 183; District 61 of 1
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN PERMIT REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2024-0393C ZAP DATE: September 15, 2026 PROJECT NAME: The Good Shepherd Anglican Church of Austin ADDRESS: 2913 Ferguson Lane COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 APPLICANT: The Good Shepherd Anglican Church of Austin AGENT: PROPERTY OWNER: Henderson Professional Engineers (Jennifer Henderson, PE) 512-942-5308 600 Round Rock West Drive, Suite 604 Round Rock, Texas 78681 The Good Shepherd Anglican Church of Austin (512) 825-2659 PO Box 141188 Austin, TX 78714 CASE MANAGER: Randall Rouda Randall.Rouda@austintexas.gov (512) 978-3338 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is approval of a Site Plan Permit to allow the development of a Religious Assembly (church) building on a 2.0 acres site in the W/LO-CO Zoning District. The development consists of a7’650 square foot building with parking, utilities, drainage and related improvements. A total of 26,213 square feet of Impervious Cover will be constructed with this Consolidated Site Plan. The site plan requires Land Use Commission approval for the proposed height of 29 feet 1 inch and the proposed duration until expiration of seven years from approval for a phased site plan. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Site Plan Permit with no special conditions. The applicant will be required to clear all remaining comments and pay fees and fiscal deposits prior to release of the Site Plan. PROJECT INFORMATION: SITE AREA: SITE’S ZONING WATERSHED WATERSHED ORDINANCE TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS Not required CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR PROPOSED ACCESS 86,989 square feet / 2.0 acres W/LO-CO Walnut Creek (Suburban) Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance None Ferguson Lane Allowed 0.25:1 None 70% None Required Proposed 0.12:1 55% 30% 36 FLOOR-AREA RATIO BUILDING COVERAGE IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE PARKING 04 SPC-2024-0393C - The Good Shepherd Anglican Church of Austin; District 11 of 13 The Good Shepherd Anglican Church of Austin SPC-2024-0393C 2 SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The property is currently vacant and consists of one lot in the W/LO Zoning District. The site is proposed to be developed as a Religious Assembly (church) use. The site will be developed with a church building, parking, private open space uses, drainage and utilities. The development has been fully reviewed as a Consolidated Site Plan and all substantive comments have been cleared. The W/LO Zone establishes a maximum building height of 25 feet, except that the Land Use Commission may approve a site plan with up to 35 feet in height. The proposed building height is 29 feet, 1 …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN EXTENSION REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SP-2021-0212C (XT2) ZAP HEARING DATE:September 15, 2026 PROJECT NAME: Riddell Homestead North ADDRESS OF SITE: 10800 Wayne Riddell Loop COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5 WATERSHED: Slaughter Creek JURISDICTION: Austin Full Purpose APPLICANT/ OWNER: AGENT: Nykea Keitt, WGI Barrett Chambers, OHT Partners 900 S Mopac Expressway, BdlgIII Suite 220 Austin, Tx 78746 Nykea Keitt, WGI 4700 Mueller Blvd Suite 300 Austin, TX 78723 (512) 669-5560 (512) 813-7125 (512) 669-5560 CASE MANAGER: Chris Sapuppo (512) 978-4556 chris.sapuppo@austintexas.gov PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a three (3) year extension to a previously approved site plan. The construction of a 348-unit multi-family development for residential use on a 16.67-acre site with associated parking, driveways, storm sewers, rain gardens, and water quality and utility improvements for a total of 360,286 sqft of impervious cover (49.6%). The project is located within the Slaughter Creek Watershed and is subject to all watershed protection regulations as set forth in Chapter 25 of the City of Austin Code of Ordinances. This project participates in the Affordable Housing program. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval to extend this site plan permit by three (3) years, from June 29, 2027 to June 29, 2030 based on the case meeting criteria from LDC Section 25-5-62(C). The applicant has included a justification letter explaining details of this site (see attached). 25-5-63(C) Extension of released site plan by the Land Use Commission: “the Land Use Commission may extend the expiration date of a released site plan beyond the date established by this chapter if the Land Use Commission determines that the request complies with the requirements for extension by the director under 25-5-62 (Extension of Released Site Plan by Director).” 25-5-62(C) The director may extend the expiration date of a released administrative site plan one time for a period of one year if the director determines that there is good cause for the requested extension; and “ (1) the director determines that: the site plan substantially complies with the requirements that apply to a new (a) application for site plan approval; (b) expectation that the site plan would be constructed; the applicant filed the original application for site plan approval with the good faith 05 SP-2021-0212C(XT2) - Riddell Homestead North; District 51 of 7 SP-2021-0212C(XT2) Riddell Homestead North (c) the applicant constructed at least one structure shown on the original site plan that is suitable …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2026, 5:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 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 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice-Chair Kristina McRae-Thompson, Secretary Drew Kyler, Treasurer AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 9/14/2026 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 of the Executive Committee on July 21st, 2026 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict 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 DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discussion of member reflectiveness report 7. Discussion of member attendance report 8. Discussion of updates to governing documents a. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) b. Bylaws c. Policy and Procedures DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. Discussion and approval of HIV Planning Council applicants a. Bart Williamson b. Aurelio Alcocer 10. Discussion and approval of Fiscal Year 2027 Planning Council budget 11. Discussion and approval of promotional and marketing items for Recruitment and Retention COMMITTEE UPDATES 12. Care Strategies and Engagement Committee 13. Finance and Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 14. Discussion of workplan and social calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026, AT 10:00 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER, CONFERENCE ROOM 202 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD, 2ND FLOOR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Construction Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. If televised, 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 Vanessa Ibanez, 512-974-1058, vanessa.ibanez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Clint Chapman, Chair Dustin Dorph Abigail Leighton Christian Patrik Noah Shaffer AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Cameron Dodd, Vice Chair Riley Drake Bianca Medina-Leal Ryan Pollock Calvin Williams 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 Construction Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on August 11, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on Austin Capital Delivery Services updates regarding active projects, monthly CIP spend, projects awarded and upcoming bid opportunities. Presentation by Genest Landry, Assistant Director, Austin Capital Delivery Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Presentation by Mayor’s Office regarding Construction Training Program Proposed Update. Presentation by Jasmine Stoughton, Policy Advisor. Presentation by Workers Defense regarding Better Builder Program. Presentation by Chidi Umez-Rowley, Director. Presentation by Austin Small and Minority Business Resources regarding and overview of the department. Presentation by Edward Campos, Director. 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 Vanessa Ibanez or vanessa.ibanez@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. Austin Capital Delivery Services Department, 512-974-1058 at at For more information on the Construction Advisory Committee, please contact Vanessa Ibanez at 512-974-1058 or vanessa.ibanez@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION September 14, 2026 6:30 PM Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Music Commission may be participating virtually. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Pedro Carvalho – Vice Chair, Joe Silva – Parliamentarian, Clarissa Cardenas – Secretary, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Clayton England, Cornice “Ray” Price Jr., Penny Jo Pullus, Celeste Quesada 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. MUSIC PERFORMANCE Peter Stopschinski APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Music Commission meeting on August 3, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on Live Music Fund collections by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment, Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment (ACME). 3. Staff briefing on ACME funding programs by Laura Odegaard, Division Manager, Cultural Affairs and Investments, ACME. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation on Austin-based non-profit Interplanetary Help Desk by Andy Sernovitz, Founder. 5. Downtown Commission update on priorities and recent actions by Parliamentarian Silva. 6. Music Commission strategic goals and budget recommendations to council. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If you require Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Shelbi Mitchell at 512-974- 6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Music Commission, please contact Shelbi Mitchell at 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov.
We’re a nonprofit that produces fundraiser concerts for other nonprofits … while uplifting the music community How Our Model Works Our model is simple: ● We produce a fundraiser concert and cover costs through donations and sponsorships. ● The nonprofit sells the tickets and keeps 100% of the ticket revenue. ● Local artists get paid well. ● Independent venues get a crowd and revenue. We do all the work Nonprofits get all the money The Austin music community thrives Everybody wins and enjoys a fun night for a great cause Triple Benefits: An ecosystem that funds bands + venues + nonprofits Creating an Ecosystem Emerging Artists ● All artists paid over market ● 80 performers enrolled so far ● Exposure to new audiences Independent Venues ● Fill rooms at off times ● New audiences ● High bar sales Nonprofits ● Raise money ● Community events without cost ● Activate new supporters Introduction Current grants to end-users such as venues and artists are vital They support our current community But we are missing opportunities to maximize impact and grow capacity Everyone is chasing the same pool of public, private, and charitable funding More Efficient Ways to Support the Music Community Financial Multiplier Every $ to IHD = 2x impact through ticket sales and donations Directly funding more nonprofits, artists, and venues How IHD Grows the Music Ecosystem Inclusive and Accessible Traditional fundraisers are for rich people We enable participation by the entire community ● Staff ● Volunteers ● People who are served Capacity Building for Nonprofits An entry point for new donors Events for groups that can’t put on an expensive gala Direct connection to the community Expand the Audience <10% of Austinites go to indie venues Our nonprofit partners and our early/safe events create an entry point that grows the audience Bands get new audiences that will rarely see them at a late show SUPPORT ECOSYSTEM BUILDERS AND CAPACITY BUILDERS Recommendation ● We recommend that capacity-building organizations should be considered for their own funding category ● That’s how we get scale and growth from our investment in arts ● Examples – Orgs that enable long- term growth beyond the grant a. Spaceflight Records b. Sonic Guild c. Interplanetary Help Desk ● ROI is stronger when you uplift the entire ecosystem Come on out to a show … We’ll ● do some good ● raise some cash ● get down, rock …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026, AT 9:30 AM 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 Ron Bennett John Umphress AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair Cortney Carothers 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 July 13, 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding the Employee Relations model for tracking employee complaints. Presentation by Teena Gray-Hale, Employee Relations Manager, Austin Human Resources. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion and review of potential changes to the bylaws of the Municipal Civil Service Commission. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates, times, and locations. 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 Matthew Chustz at Austin Human Resources, at Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov or 512-974- 2859 or, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Municipal Civil Service Commission, please contact Matthew Chustz …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday July 13, 2026 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026 The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Kavita Gupta called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to order at 9:35 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair Ron Bennet Cortney Carothers John Umphress PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting on May 11, 2026. The minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on May 11, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Umphress’ motion, Vice Chair Gupta’s second on a 4-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFING 5. Staff briefing regarding the contingent hire 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. Rebecca Kennedy, Deputy Director with Austin Human Resources, provided a briefing regarding the contingent hire 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. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday July 13, 2026 HEARING 2. Conduct a hearing in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Reginald Williams regarding their Demotion and Disciplinary Probation from Austin Resource Recovery. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Reginald Williams regarding their Demotion and Disciplinary Probation from Austin Resource Recovery. 3. Deliberate in open or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Reginald Williams regarding their Demotion and Disciplinary Probation from Austin Resource Recovery. Vice Chair Gupta recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go into closed session at 5:46 p.m. for deliberation, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Local Government Code (personnel exception). The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Reginald Williams regarding their Demotion and Disciplinary Probation from Austin Resource Recovery. Closed session ended, and Vice Chair Gupta called the …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 BYLAWS OF THE Municipal Civil Service Commission ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the commission is the Municipal Civil Service Commission. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The purpose and duties of the commission are as follows: (1) hear appeals and make final, binding decisions in the case of municipal civil service employees covered under Article IX of the City Charter who have been discharged, suspended, demoted, denied a promotion, or put on disciplinary probation; (2) recommend the adoption of civil service rules after receipt of proposed rules by the Human Resources Director and perform services under the civil service rules as provided in Article IX, Section 2 of the City Charter; (3) perform other duties regarding the municipal civil service, not inconsistent with Article IX of the City Charter, that the City Council may require; (4) issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum to witnesses, whether at the request of interested parties or on its own motion, when reasonably necessary to obtain pertinent evidence at a hearing or investigation; (5) administer oaths to witnesses appearing at a hearing or investigation; and (6) conduct any investigations it may consider desirable or which it may be required to make by the City Council or the City Manager concerning the administration of municipal civil service, and report its findings and recommendations to the City Council; ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP. (A) The commission is composed of five members appointed by the city council, each a qualified voter of the City. (B) A commissioner may be removed before the end of the commissioner’s term only for cause, and after receiving a written statement of the reasons for removal and a public hearing before the City Council, if the commissioner requests a hearing. (C) Commission members shall be appointed for a term of three years, except that the initial members shall serve for a term of one, two or three years as designated in Resolution No. 20130509-036. The term expires on May 9th of the first, second or third anniversary. (D) An individual commission member may not act in an official capacity or speak on behalf of the board except …
Municipal Civil Service Commission 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule January 12, 2026 January 26, 2026 July 13, 2026 July 27, 2026 February 9, 2026 August 10, 2026 February 23, 2026 August 24, 2026 March 9, 2026 September 14, 2026 March 23, 2026 September 28, 2026 April 13, 2026 April 27, 2026 May 11, 2026 June 8, 2026 June 22, 2026 October 12, 2026 October 26, 2026 November 9, 2026 December 14, 2026 2026 MCSC Meeting Schedule Approved on September 8, 2025
Municipal Civil Service Commission 2027 Regular Meeting Schedule January 11, 2027 June 28, 2027 January 25, 2027 February 8, 2027 July 12, 2027 July 26, 2027 February 22, 2027 August 9, 2027 March 8, 2027 August 23, 2027 March 22, 2027 September 13, 2027 April 12, 2027 September 27, 2027 April 26, 2027 October 11, 2027 May 10, 2027 May 24, 2027 October 25, 2027 November 8, 2027 June 14, 2027 December 13, 2027 The MCS Commission meeting schedule was approved by the Commission on July 13, 2026.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026, AT 10:30 A.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Forestry 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 telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nicole Corona, 737-291-3084, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Richard Brimer, Chair Martin Luecke, Vice Chair Annie Fierro Justin Fleury 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 Urban Forestry Committee Regular Meeting on May 13, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding the Wildfire Symposium Summary. Presentation by Nico Hauwert, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor, Austin Community College. 3. Discussion of the East Austin tree planting project. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City Code requires at least two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume that if there is no objection from other members expressed at the meeting, the members’ silence indicates approval for staff to include on the next agenda. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Nicole Corona at Austin Watershed Protection at 737-291-3084, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Urban Forestry Committee, please contact Nicole Corona at 737-291- 3084, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov.
URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026 The Urban Forestry Committee convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Luecke called the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Martin Luecke, Vice Chair Justin Fleury Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Richard Brimer, Chair Annie Fierro PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Committee Regular Meeting on December 1, 2025. The minutes from the Urban Forestry Committee Regular Meeting on December 1, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Fleury’s motion, Chair Brimer’s second, on a 3-0 vote. Commissioner Fierro was off the dais. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Urban Forest Replenishment Fund. Presentation by Emily King, Urban Forester, Austin Climate Action and Resilience. The presentation was made by Emily King, Urban Forester, Austin Climate Action and Resilience. Staff briefing regarding the Youth Forestry Council. Presented by Britney Huynh, Program Development Coordinator, and Zane Williams, Austin Climate Action and Resilience. The presentation was made by Britney Huynh, Program Development Coordinator, and Zane Williams, Austin Climate Action and Resilience. 1 DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion of Windsor Park Neighborhood Association's Shade the Streets initiative. Presented by Commissioner Luecke. Discussed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Luecke adjourned the meeting at 1:21 p.m. without objection. 2
March 2023 Aerial Photo Barton Creek Greenbelt west of Mopac Wildfire remains October 2025 by Nico Hauwert Justice Jones Austin Fire Dept 2024 talk (https://youtu.be/aRCwN_fdFWM?list=PLLf4G2eXDF-5Rke2Ixjdo3DC7tcxdaIKo) Sept 15, 2023 Message from Nico Hauwert to Mayor Kirk Watson regarding City plan to expand tree clearing, prescribed burning and pesticides on parkland, including unacknowledged Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan endangered species permit. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DADSz42NhCD3Eoe0AGlpJKEITivvFm99/view?usp=sharing Jan. 26, 2025 Nico Hauwert Wildfire Comments to Mayor and City Council https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vPBQ9ROr0Pd-jb6Dq6UWxkvk6jZ72MAR/view?usp=sharing 2023 Wildfire Assessment report on Bright Leaf Preserve with Austin Fire Dept. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-TgjTQFdllJSqXUoEvngbvpc9Mwi9PIV/view?usp=sharing Redman, C.1999. Human Impact on Ancient Environments. University of Arizona Press.240 p. Aronson, James L. Hailemichael, Million, Savin, Samuel M.. 2008. Hominid environments at Hadar from paleosol studies in a framework of Ethiopian climate change: Journal of Human Evolution V 55 p 532–550. Levin, N. E., Brown, F. H., Behrensmeyer, A. K., Bobe, R. & Cerling, T. E. 2011. Paleosol carbonates from the Omo Group: Isotopic records of local and regional environmental change in East Africa. Palaeogeogr. Palaeoclimatol. Palaeoecol. doi:10.1016/j.palaeo.2011.04.026. Wright DK (2017) Humans as Agents in the Termination of the African Humid Period. Front. Earth Sci. 5:4. doi: 10.3389/feart.2017.00004 Hughes, Donald J. 1975. Ecology in Ancient Civilizations. The University of New Mexico Press. 181 p. Ehrlich, Ann and Erhich Paul. 1980. Ecoscience: The Greeks and Romans did it too! Mother Earth News. https://www.motherearthnews.com/nature-and-environment/greeks-and-romans-zmaz80mjzraw The land was the best in the world…Many great deluges have taken place during the nine thousand years, .. there has never been any considerable accumulation of the soil coming down from the mountains, as in other places, but the earth has fallen away all round and sunk out of sight. The consequence is, that in comparison of what then was, there are remaining only the bones of the wasted body..all the richer and softer parts of the soil having fallen away, and the mere skeleton of the land being left. But in the primitive state of the country, its mountains were high hills covered with soil, and the plains, as they are termed by us, of Phelleus were full of rich earth, and there was abundance of wood in the mountains. Of this last the traces still remain, for although some of the mountains now only afford sustenance to bees, not so very long ago there were still to be seen roofs of timber cut from trees growing there, which were of a size sufficient to cover the largest houses; …
Buckley, S.B. 1874. First Annual Report of the Geological and Agricultural Survey of Texas. State Geologist 142 p. From Bray 1904 O’Donnell. 2019. Historical ecology of the Texas Hill Country, Historical Accounts of Vegetation Communities from 1700-1900, with an Emphasis on the Eastern Edge of the Edwards Plateau: Austin Water Balcones Canyonland Technical Report. 35 p. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331582514_HISTORICAL_ECOLOGY_OF_THE_TEXAS_HILL_COUNTRY • Findell and Eltahir (1997) tested the hypothesis suggested by Shukla and Mintz (1982) that soil moisture increases local precipitation by comparing a 14-year soil moisture record in Illinois with precipitation. It found that summer initial soil moisture conditions were a strong predictor of drought or flood years. • Englehart and Douglas (2002) examined patterns of drought and flooding from 1910 to 2000 in central United States with large-scale climate modes, including El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO), La Niña, and Pacific Decadal Oscillation, and found that antecedent soil moisture and vegetation growth were better predictors of extended dry conditions. • Pal et al (2000, 2001, 2002) used regional modeling to show that local soil moisture conditions affected drought and flood conditions in the Midwest United States by creating anticyclones similar to Namias (1960) hypothesis. • Koster et al (2004) used multiple models to show Central Texas into the high plains to the north have a strong coupling between soil moisture and local climate, including temperature and precipitation. Findell, Kirsten L. and Eltahir, Elfatih A.B. 1997. An analysis of the soil moisture-rainfall feedback, based on direct observations from Illinois: Water Resources Research, vol. 33, no. 4, pages 725–735, April 1997 Englehart, Phil J. and Douglas, Arthur V. 2002. On some characteristic variations in warm season precipitation over the central United States (1910–2000): Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 107, no. D16, 4286, 10.1029/2001JD000972 Pal, J. S., E. E. Small, and E. A. B. Eltahir. 2000. Simulation of regional scale water and energy budgets: Influence of a new moist physics scheme within Reg CM, J. Geophys. Res., 105, 29,579 – 29, 594. 2000 -Pal et al, JGR Simulation regional-scale.pdf Pal, J. S., and E. A. B. Eltahir. 2001. Pathways relating soil moisture conditions to future summer rainfall within a model of the land-atmosphere system., J. Climate, 14, 1227 – 1242. Pal, J. S., and E. A. B. Eltahir. 2002. Teleconnections of soil moisture and rainfall during the 1993 midwest summer flood: Geophysical Research Letters, Vol. 29, No. 18, 1865, doi:10.1029/2002gl014815. 2002GL014815 (mit.edu) Temperature measurements collected over …
Namias, Jerome. 1960. Factors in the initiation, perpetuation, and termination of drought: International Association of Scientific Hydrology Commission on Surface Waters Publication 51, p. 81-94. Makarieva AM, Gorshkov VG, Li B-L (2009) Precipitation on land versus distance from the ocean: evidence for a forest pump of atmospheric moisture. Ecol Complex 6:302–307. Sheil, Douglas. 2018. Forests, atmospheric water and an uncertain future: the new biology of the global water cycle: Forest Ecosystems (2018) 5:19. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40663-018-0138-y
Wilcox, B. P., and Y. Huang (2010), Woody plant encroachment paradox: Rivers rebound as degraded grasslands convert to woodlands, Geophys. Res. Lett., 37, L07402, doi:10.1029/2009GL041929. Nowak et al 2014 calculated that across the United States 17 million tons of NO2, O3, PM2.5, SO2 were removed by trees in 2010. In Travis and Hays Counties a range of 1.87-3.37 tons/km2 of NO2, O3, PM2.5, SO2 were removed by trees in 2010. “96.3 percent of pollution removal from trees occurred on rural land” Brabec et al. 2002 concluded that impervious cover needed to be refined with forest versus open cover to accurately predict pollution attenuation and surface runoff for land planning. ” In addition to the focus on impervious thresholds, there is preliminary evidence in the scientific literature that the new model for watershed-based water quality planning requires an equal focus on threshold amounts of forest cover in the watershed that can act to mitigate the impervious areas within the system.” Nowak, David J.; Hirabayashi, Satoshi; Bodine, Allison; Greenfield, Eric. 2014. Tree and forest effects on air quality and human health in the United States. Environmental Pollution. 193: 119-129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2014.05.028 Available from: https://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/46102 Brabec, Elizabeth; Schulte, Stacey; and Richards, Paul L. 2002. Planning Impervious Surfaces and Water Quality: A Review of Current Literature and Its Implications for Watershed: Journal of Planning Literature 2002 16: 499. DOI: 10.1177/088541202400903563. Available at: http://jpl.sagepub.com/content/16/4/499 • Wildfire/prescribed burning in general result in increasing runoff, soil erosion, loss of sequestered carbon, release of downstream nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen, algal blooms with potential for toxic cyanobacteria, and release of mercury (Planas et al 2000; Lucotte et al., 2016). • Worldwide release of stored carbon, phosphorus and nitrates (Pellegrini et al., 2018) • Wildfires are calculated to contribute 800 tons per year of airborne mercury which constitutes 25% of all anthropogenic sources of mercury (Cyberwest, 2001). • Particulate matter >2.5 microrons “air pollution called PM2.5 – responsible for an estimated 4.2 million premature deaths every year globally. This includes over a million deaths in China, over half a million in India, almost 200,000 in Europe, and over 50,000 in the United States.” Cyberwest. 2001. Mercury emissions found in wildfire smoke: Cyberwest Magazine August 24, 2001. Available from: Mercury emissions found in wildfire smoke (cyberwest.com) Feiger Erin. 2023. Research uncovers stunning factor behind nearly 200,000 cases of dementia each year: ‘Toxins for the brain’ :Cool Down 9/14/2023 https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/research-uncovers- stunning-factor-behind-nearly-200-000-cases-of-dementia-each-year-toxins-for-the- …
“Considering all the interests dependent upon the water supply of this region, there would seem to be little ground for opposing the policy of maintaining (and where necessary establishing) a forest cover upon these arid hills.” Bray 1904.
MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION September 14, 2026 ▪ 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe 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 by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak remotely, contact Nici Huff, at Nici.Huff@AustinEnergy.com or via phone at 512-972-8621. Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Al Braden, Vice Chair Raul Alvarez Lauren Bellomy CALL TO ORDER Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Chris Gillett Chris Kirksey AGENDA Ellu Nasser Cyrus Reed Kaiba White PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Called Meeting on August 10, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing Austin Energy to issue non-contractual rebates during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for multifamily, commercial, and residential programs that support solar and other distributed energy resources, energy efficiency, and beneficial electrification in amounts that exceed the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Manager’s spending authority. Funding: $23,475,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. 3. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for construction services for the District Cooling Plant No.1 Condenser Water System Replacement with Flintco LLC, in the amount of $24,850,775 plus a $2,485,078 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $27,335,853. Funding: $27,335,853 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. 4. Recommend approval authorizing two contracts for 19 percent aqueous ammonia, required for the catalytic reduction systems to operate properly, for Austin Energy with Baker Services, Inc. and GC3 Specialty Chemicals Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,210,000. Funding: $20,167 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. $242,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 5. Recommend approval authorizing five …
Item 10 Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to grant an electric transmission easement across 10.014 acres (436,210 square feet) of the City-owned property located at 18524 FM 969, Austin, Texas 78653 to LCRA Transmission Services Corporation, a not-for-profit company of the Lower Colorado River Authority, for an amount not less than $184,258, to support a battery tolling project of Austin Energy and Balcones Ridge Resiliency, LLC, a subsidiary of Jupiter Power, LLC. Funding: The sale is projected to result in $184,258 of additional revenue to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. ..De Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note The sale is projected to result in $184,258 of additional revenue to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Brandon Williamson, Austin Financial Services, 512-974-5666; Michael Gates, Austin Financial Services, 512- 974-5639; Amy Everhart, Austin Energy, Director, Local Government Issues, 512-322-6087; David Tomczyszyn, Austin Energy, VP Electric Systems Engineering and Technical Services, 512-322-6821. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 14, 2026 - to be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: Balcones Ridge Resiliency, LLC, a subsidiary of Jupiter Power LLC, on behalf of LCRA Transmission Services Corporation, a Texas not-for-profit corporation of the Lower Colorado River Authority, seeks to purchase from the City an electric transmission easement across the City-owned property located at 18524 FM 969, Austin, Texas 78653, along Blake Manor Road, to support the transmission of up to 100 megawatts of electricity from a utility-scale battery facility. This 100-megawatt utility-scale energy storage project will assist in stabilizing the energy grid and support Austin's clean energy goals. The sale consists of approximately 10.014 acres (436,210 square feet) of electric transmission easement out of section 27, John B. Walters Survey, Abstract No. 25 and section 56, Richard Duty Survey, Abstract No. 215 in in Travis County, Texas and being a portion of Tract 1 and Tract 13 conveyed to the City of Austin, Texas in Volume 10098, Page 617, recorded February 10, 1987 in the Real Property Records of Travis County, Texas; a portion of that certain 22.29 acre tract conveyed to the City of Austin, Texas in Volume 3837, Page 1164, recorded April 28, 1970 in the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; and a portion of that certain 13.95 tract conveyed to the City of Austin, Texas …
