Park Data Sources TPL 2025 ParkScore Texas Parks and Wildlife Department SCORP Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account, U.S. and States, 2023 (BEA) 2024 Outdoor Participation Trends Report - Outdoor Foundation The National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, & Wildlife-Associated Recreation (USFWS) NPS Visitor Use Statistics National Recreation and Parks Association National Survey of Recreation and the Environment (NSRE) TPL ParkScore Methodology Austin Rankings
06 Date of Approval: June 23, 2025 Motion by Commissioner Davis, second by Commissioner Kirsh Pozen Record of the vote: Approved on a 7-0 vote For: Chair Duhon, Vice Chair Zeidan, Commissioners Bryant, Davis, Kirsh Pozen, Khawar, Oliva Martinez Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Commissioner Clemmons Recuse: Commissioners Aslam, Krueger Attest: ________________________ (Human Rights Commission Staff Liaison)
07 Date of Approval: June 23, 2025 Motion by Vice Chair Zeidan, second by Commissioner Oliva Martinez Record of the vote: Approved on a 9-0 vote For: Chair Duhon, Vice Chair Zeidan, Commissioners Aslam, Bryant, Davis, Kirsh Pozen, Khawar, Krueger, Oliva Martinez Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Commissioner Clemmons Attest: ________________________ (Human Rights Commission Staff Liaison)
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 23, 2025 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 23, 2025 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on June 23, 2025 at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas Vice Chair Flowers called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Ted Eubanks, Kathryn Flowers, Jennifer Franklin, Pedro Villalobos. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor. Board Members Absent: Luai Abou-Emara, Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Nicole Merritt. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carol Baxter featuring Isabelle and Ameilia - Austin Rowing Club Phillip Thomas - Free Zilker Coalition Gail Rothe - Alternative Funding for Parks APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of May 19, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of May 19, 2025 was approved on Board Member Villalobos’ motion, Board Member Franklin’s second on a 7-0 vote. Board Members Abou-Emara, Bazan, Becker and Merritt absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for the PARD Senior Programming Team. Kelly Maltsberger, Recreation Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Department gave a presentation and answered questions on South Austin Senior Center Dance Programming, funding forecast, increased demand among Austin's 65+ community, and federal grants. The motion to approve letters of support for the PARD Senior Programming Team was approved on Board Member Eubanks motion, Board Member Franklin’s second on a 6-0 vote. Board Member Villalobos off the dais. Board Members Abou-Emara, Bazan, Becker and Merritt absent. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 23, 2025 3. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of a contract with Legacy Hospitality and Entertainment Group LLC for the operation and management of the Zilker Café to maintain the food and beverage concession at Zilker Park. Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor II, Parks and Recreation Department; and Adriana Ybarra, Procurement Supervisor and Paul Trimble, Procurement Specialist IV, Financial Services Department gave a presentation and answered questions on the timeline for this concession, interest in this solicitation, whether any facilities near the Zilker Café sell alcohol, whether lifeguards opposed the sale of alcohol at the Zilker Café, how the City knows that the lack of alcohol sales decreased interest in this concession, …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 23, 2025 The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 4815 Mueller Blvd, Mueller Assembly Room in Austin, Texas. Chair Duhon called the Human Rights Commission meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kolby Duhon (Chair) Gabrielle Zeidan (Vice Chair) Tannya Oliva Martinez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam Danielle Bryant Morgan Davis Harriet Kirsh Pozen Maryam Khawar Mariana Krueger PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on May 19, 2025. The minutes of the May 19, 2025 meeting were approved without objection on Chair Duhon’s motion on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bryant and Krueger were off the dais. Commissioner Clemmons was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding actions that the commission can take besides recommendations, including potential presenters and community engagement at future commission meetings. Discussed. 1 3. Discussion regarding topics for potential future briefings by Austin Police Department, including responses to recent protests. Discussed. 4. Update regarding actions by the Texas State Legislature in 2025 relating to human rights. This item was postponed until the July commission meeting on Chair Duhon’s motion, Commissioner Bryant’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Clemmons was absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the formation of a working group to follow-up and track progress on the commission’s FY2025-26 budget recommendations. The motion to form a working group to follow-up and track progress on the commission’s FY2025-26 budget recommendations was approved on Commissioner Bryant’s motion, Vice Chair Zeidan’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Clemmons was absent. Members: Commissioners Zeidan (Chair), Aslam, Clemmons, Oliva Martinez 6. Approve a recommendation to allocate an additional $1.5 million in City of Austin grant funding for nonprofit organizations addressing youth development, basic needs, and educational equity to combat federal funding reductions. The recommendation was approved on Commissioner Davis’s motion, Commissioner Kirsh Pozen’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Clemmons was absent. Commissioners Aslam and Krueger recused themselves due to their conflicts in associated organizations. 7. Approve a recommendation for enhancements to the City of Austin’s rapid-response and disaster-preparedness systems for unhoused residents during extreme weather. The recommendation was approved on Vice Chair Zeidan’s motion, Commissioner Oliva Martinez’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Clemmons was absent. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 8. Update from the intergroup relations working group about …
HIV PLANNING COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 23RD 2025, 6:00 P.M. The HIV PLANNING COUNCIL convened in a REGULAR meeting on MONDAY, JUNE 23RD 2025 at 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE in Austin, Texas. Marquis Goodwin called the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL Meeting to order at 6:10p.m. Planning Council Members in Attendance: None. Planning Council Members in Attendance Remotely: Kelle’ Martin, Kristina McRae-Thompson, Alicia Alston, Aran Belani, Marquis Goodwin, Judith Hassan, and Benito Juarez PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the HIV Planning Council regular meeting on May 27th, 2025 The minutes from the meeting of 5/27/2025 were approved as written on Alicia Alston’s motion, Kelle Martin second on a vote of (7-0). For: Kelle’ Martin, Marquis Goodwin, Alicia Alston, Aran Belani, Kristina McRae-Thompson, Judith Hassan, and Benito Juarez. Off dais: None. Non-voting: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Liza Bailey, Ashley Garling, Joe Anderson Jr.. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflicts of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. Marquis Goodwin - Medical Case Management, Health Insurance Premium and Cost Sharing Assistance (HIPCSA), Non-Medical Case Management, Linguistic Services, and Medical Transportation STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements Briefing given by Holly Bahamonde. Data Binder and Research Inventory Tool discussed. Refer to corresponding binder and tool for full details. 4. Office of Support Staff Briefing Briefing given by Rashana Raggs. Refer to written report for full details. 5. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing Briefing given by Ken Martin. Refer to written report for full details. 6. Part B Staff Briefing Briefing given by Alicia Alston. Refer to written report for full details. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Epidemiology Profile Presentation given by Flor Hernandez-Ayala Presentation given by Flor Hernandez-Ayala. See attached PowerPoint presentation for further details. 8. Discussion of Profile of Provider Capacity and Capability Survey Discussion led by Holly Bahamonde and Rashana Raggs. Refer to survey for further details. 9. Discussion of Notice of Award Update Discussion led by Ken Martin. Second Notice of Award received, around 47% of total funds now in hand. There is suspected to be only one more award left to be distributed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 10. FFY 24 Carryover Request The motion to approve the FFY 24 Carryover Request EXCLUDING medical case management, linguistic services, non-medical case management, health insurance premium, cost sharing assistance, and medical transportation was approved on Kelle’ Martin’s motion, and Alicia Alston second on a …
DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Brendan Wittstruck Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kevin Howard – Commissioner Howard joined the meeting at 6:23 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on May 19, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of 05/19/2025 were approved on Commissioner Wittstruck’s motion, Vice Chair Meiners’ second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Howard and Murkes were off the dais. Commissioners Khan, Ladner, and McKinney were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion regarding Staff’s response to Resolution 20241121-073 on Bird Friendly Design. Presented by Leslie Lilly, Watershed Protection Department. 1 3. 4. The presentation was made by Leslie Lilly, Watershed Protection Department. Presentation and discussion regarding the update to the Urban Design Guidelines. Presented by Jorge Rousselin, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Jorge Rousselin, Planning Department. Discussion of analysis on the Design Commission's recommendations and the final approved Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years. The item was discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and action to select Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years to conduct analysis on the Design Commission's recommendation and the final approved project. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Vice Chair Meiners. The motion to select the Downtown Density Bonus Program Project 307 E 2nd St to conduct analysis on the Design Commission's recommendation and the final approved project was approved on Commissioner Carroll’s motion, Commissioner Wittstruck’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Khan, Ladner, and McKinney were absent. The motion to select the Downtown Density Bonus Program Project Hanover Republic Square to conduct analysis on the Design Commission's recommendation and the final approved project was approved on Commissioner Gelles’ motion, Vice Chair Meiners’ second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Khan, Ladner, and McKinney were absent. 6. Select a representative for the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board per City Code §2-1- 172. No action was taken. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. Update from the representative of the Downtown Commission regarding the meeting on May 21, 2025, and …
Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee Meeting June 20, 2025 – 1:00pm Waller Creek Center 625 E. 10th Street, Austin, Texas Some members may be participating by videoconference. For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc 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, call or email the commission liaison at 512-972-0332 or Vicky.Addie@austintexas.gov. Members of the public wishing to speak in person on the agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Budget Committee Members: Marcela Tuñón (District 9), Committee Chair Christopher Maxwell-Gaines (District 8), Committee Vice Chair Mike Reyes (District 4) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak before the meeting in person or by noon the day before the meeting remotely by telephone, will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the June 2, 2025 Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee meeting DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Austin Water Financial Forecast Operating Requirements Cost Drivers 3. Austin Water Financial Forecast New FTEs 4. Austin Water Capital Spending Plan Update 5. Discussion of the Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Recommendations Report DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 6. Review and possible action for future meeting schedule FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion of future agenda items ADJOURN 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. Please call Vicky Addie at Austin Water, 512-972-0332 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Vicky Addie at Vicky.Addie@austintexas.gov.
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 2, 2025 The Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee convened in a regular called meeting on June 2, 2025 at Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Marcela Tuñón called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 9:05 a.m. Budget Committee Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Marcela Tuñón and Vice Chair Christopher Maxwell-Gaines Budget Committee Commissioners Absent: Mike Reyes PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers registered. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Austin Water Financial Forecast Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Update Austin Water Assistant Director of Financial Services, Joseph Gonzales gave a presentation. The commissioners discussed the information presented. Austin Water Financial Manager Christina Romero assisted in answering questions. 2. Review Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Schedule Austin Water Assistant Director of Financial Services, Joseph Gonzales presented the budget schedule. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 3. Review and possible action to approve the 2025 Budget Committee meeting schedule The Budget Committee will review availability to schedule a follow-up meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion of future agenda items. No discussion was held. ADJOURNMENT Chair Tuñón adjourned the meeting at 10:34 a.m.
Austin Water Austin Water Forecast Operating Requirements Cost Drivers FY2026 Forecast $831.7 M FY2025 Amended Budget $773.6 M $58.1 M City-wide cost drivers $4.4 million increase in City-wide wage adjustment $1.1 million increase in Health Insurance $0.6 million increase in Employee retirement contribution $0.4 million increase in Fleet Fuel and Maintenance Department-wide cost drivers • $21.0 million increase in Transfers Out primarily due to increased CIP Cash Financing transfers • $15.0 million increase in Debt Service Requirements resulting from capital spending plan growth and increases in scheduled debt service payments • $8.4 million increase in wages due to unbudgeted retention stipend conversion • $1.9 million increase in chemical and electric services costs • $1.6 million increase in contractual and commodities inflation cost • $1.1 million increase in commercial paper admin expenses and bond issuance cost • $1.0 million increase in uniform and signage costs for City-wide branding transition • $0.7 million increase in wildland conservation land management and conservation plan consulting services cost • $0.6 million increase in large diameter valves, pump, and electric motor replacement and maintenance cost • $0.6 million increase in Wastewater treatment filter media replacement cost • $0.6 million increase in bio-solid reuse services • ($2.4) million decrease in utility billing system support Impact of new positions • $1.5 million increase for 13 new Temp Conversion FTEs
Austin Water FY26 Forecast Staffing Request Summary Title Customer Experience & Satisfaction Customer Service Rep Sr Temporary/Contractor to Permanent Number of Positions Justification 1 This position offers direct customer service and support AW's Customer Service Contact Center (dispatch) team, which operates 24/7, 365 days a year. It converts four temporary positions into full-time budgeted roles. Customer Experience & Satisfaction Total 1 Enterprise Resiliency Coord, Project Treatment O & M Tech Senior Enterprise Resiliency Total Operational Optimization AW Pipeline Technician Sr AW Pipeline Technician Sr Business Process Spec IT Support Specialist Sr 1 This position will replace a temporary employee and will inspect existing water and wastewater infrastructure in the right-of-way. This is to prevent and minimize damage to the AW infrastructure and avoid interruptions to water and wastewater services during fiber optic and telecom projects. 2 These positions will replace temporary employees and conduct AW's required inspections and activities of 141 AW Lift Stations and 14 Odor control facilities weekly while also assisting with the maintenance of more than 70 fixed and 20 portable generators. 3 1 This position replaces a current temporary employee and is vital in promoting environmental stewardship and reducing sanitary sewer overflows to comply with the requirements set by EPA and TCEQ. The responsibilities include conducting wastewater manhole inspections, performing smoke testing, and walking through creeks to identify issues and prevent emergencies. 1 This position replaces a current temporary employee and is vital in promoting environmental stewardship and reducing sanitary sewer overflows to comply with the requirements set by EPA and TCEQ. The responsibilities include conducting wastewater manhole inspections, performing smoke testing, and walking through creeks to identify issues and prevent emergencies. 1 This position replaces a temporary employee and expands data management and interpretation capabilities in Risk Management team; follows up on injuries & collisions; facilitates review boards; oversees corrective actions and makes recommendations. 2 These positions will provide IT Support for PCs/laptops and reduce the tech to device ratio to a supportable 1:230 ratio. Currently there are 1400 PCs/laptops translating to a 1:460 tech to device ratio, and best practice is a 1:75/100 ratio. They replaces a current temporary employees. Ocptnl Health & Safety Spec Sr 1 This position replaces a current temporary employee and develops additional scorecards focused on high-risk but routine work practices addressing both distribution and treatment operational areas: traffic control practices and confined space entry practices. Operational Optimization Total Water …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Friday, June 20, 2025 The Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee convened in a regular called meeting on June 20, 2025 at Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Budget Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Marcela Tuñón, Committee Vice Chair Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, and Commissioner Mike Reyes Budget Committee Members Absent: None Chair Marcela Tuñón called the Budget Committee to order at 1:02 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers registered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the June 2, 2025 Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee meeting. The minutes were approved on Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines’ motion and Commissioner Reyes’ second on a 3-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Austin Water Financial Forecast Operating Requirements Cost Drivers. Austin Water. Austin Water Financial Manager Songli Floyd gave a briefing. The commissioners discussed the information presented. Austin Water Assistant Director of Financial Services Joseph Gonzales and Financial Manager Christina Romero assisted in answering questions. 3. Austin Water Financial Forecast New FTEs. Austin Water Financial Manager Songli Floyd gave a briefing. The commissioners discussed the information presented. Austin Water Assistant Director of Financial Services Joseph Gonzales and Financial Manager Christina Romero assisted in answering questions. 4. Austin Water Capital Spending Plan Update. Austin Water Financial Manager Christina Romero gave a briefing. The commissioners discussed the information presented. Austin Water Assistant Director of Financial Services Joseph Gonzales assisted in answering questions. 5. Discussion of the Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Recommendations Report. The Budget Committee discussed the process used in past years to prepare this report and deadlines for this year, as well as the possibility of holding a special called meeting. Austin Water Financial Services staff can provide additional information to the Committee after Council receives the FY 2025-2026 Proposed Budget. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 6. Review and possible action for future meeting schedule. No future meetings were scheduled. The Committee will follow up with Austin Water staff if another meeting needs to be scheduled. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion of future agenda items. No discussion was held on this item, beyond the discussion under Item 5. ADJOURNMENT Chair Tuñón adjourned the meeting at 1:56 p.m.
Regular Called Meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission June 18, 2025, 2:00 P.M to 4:00 P.M Austin City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin TX 78701 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Nicole Hernandez, 512-974-7644, nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: John Mc Nabb, Chair Charles Curry, Vice Chair Zachary Bird Ramiro Diaz JC Dwyer Stephen Gonzalez Bob Libal Santiago Rodriguez Kenneth Standley CALL TO ORDER 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. Approval of the minutes of the Regular meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission on May 21, 2025. Staff Briefings 2. Staff briefing from Watershed Protection Department on the bond programs 3. Staff briefing on the Annual Bond Sale by Financial Services Department DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion on the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force recent meeting items 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 requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Nicole Hernandez, Capital Delivery Department, at 512-974-7644, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Bond Oversight Commission, please contact Nicole Hernandez at 512-974-7644.
REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS Wednesday, Jun 18, 2025 7:00 PM – Adjournment City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission on Veteran Affairs may be participating by videoconference. 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 comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, email the board liaison at Jesus.Simental@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michael Mcinerney, Chair Amber Schleuning, Vice Chair Christopher Wilson William Dahlstrom Maria Brown-Spence Armando Gonzales Bryce Laake-Stanfield Anita Carmichael Roberts Jose Reyes VACANT – D6 VACANT – D4 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES AGENDA 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Veteran Affairs Regular Meeting of May 21, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion by Sheila Joseph from Front Steps on Phase One of A Step Up Community for homeless veterans. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discuss and vote on the Commission on Veterans Affairs annual report. 4. Discuss and possible vote on HR 1282 Major Richard Star Act. 5. Discuss and possible vote to address how to disseminate veteran’s information through social media now that the veterans commission is part of the Joint Inclusion Committee. 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 requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Jesus Simental at (512) 974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Regular Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission June 18, 2025 — 4:00 pm Austin Water Headquarters Waller Creek Center 625 East 10th Street, Austin, Texas Some members may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc 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, call or email the board liaison Vicky Addie at 512-972-0332 or Vicky.Addie@austintexas.gov. To register to speak in person, people must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Commissioners: William Moriarty (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Alex Navarro (District 2) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) CALL TO ORDER Mike Reyes (District 4) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Alex Ortiz (District 7) Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Chair (District 8) Marcela Tuñón, Vice Chair (District 9) Shannon Trilli (District 10) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the May 21, 2025 regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for basin descaling and debris removal services for Austin Water with Meylan Enterprises, Inc. for an initial term of two years, with three one-year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,800,000. Funding: $420,000 is available in Austin Water’s Operating Budget. 3. Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County for City Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan (BCCP) staff access to the Travis County MyGovernmentOnline program (“MGO”) to accept, process, and track BCCP infrastructure Incidental Take Permit applications. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Briefing on Austin Water’s wildland conservation programs. 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. Please call Vicky Addie at Austin Water, 512-972-0332 for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Water and Wastewater …
