WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 21, 2025 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on May 21, 2025 at Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Amanda Marzullo, William Moriarty (remote), Shwetha Pandurangi, Jesse Penn, Mike Reyes, Shannon Trilli, and Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón Commission Members Absent: None Chair Christopher Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 4:04 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Stuart Hersh spoke about budget funding for affordable home repair. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the April 16, 2025 regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Commissioner Marzullo’s second on an 8-0 vote with three vacancies. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the 2021 Facilities - Large Facilities Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract for Austin Water with HEI Civil LLC, to increase the amount by $3,750,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $18,750,000. Funding: $3,750,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended on Commissioner Marzullo’s motion and Vice Chair Tuñón’s second on an 8-0 vote with three vacancies. 3. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the North Austin CIPP Wastewater Renewal Project for Capital Delivery Services with Insituform Technologies, LLC in the amount of $2,772,892 plus a $277,290 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,050,182. Funding: $3,050,182 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended on Commissioner Marzullo’s motion and Vice Chair Tuñón’s second on an 8-0 vote with three vacancies. 4. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the East Allandale White Rock Neighborhood Water and Wastewater System Renewal – Rebid Project for Capital Delivery Services with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., in the amount of $4,799,250, plus a $479,925 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,279,175. Funding: $5,279,175 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Vice Chair Tuñón’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioner Penn recusing and three vacancies. Page 1 of 4 5. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the McNeil Drive Water Transmission Main Project with Black & Veatch Corporation, in the amount of $5,000,000., for a revised total contract amount …
Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: June 18, 2025 Council: July 24, 2025 Posting Language ..Title 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. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $420,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 MLJ1028 for these services. The solicitation was issued on January 13, 2025, and closed on February 18, 2025. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bid received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=142019 . MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: June 18, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will facilitate the removal of accumulated scale and zebra mussels from the upflow clarifier mechanisms at the Ullrich and Handcox Water Treatment Plants. These plants utilize a lime-softening process to deliver drinking water to the City. Over years of operation, a buildup of scale forms on all submerged surfaces of the clarifiers reducing their efficiency. This contract will replace a contract which expires September 8, 2025. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these services. The requested authorization amounts were determined using departmental estimates based on historical spending. If a contract is not secured, the clarifiers will not operate properly, increasing the risk of equipment failure. Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: June 18, 2025 Council: July 24, 2025 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 Length of Term 2 years 1 year 1 year 1 year Contract Authorization $1,920,000 $ 960,000 $ 960,000 $ 960,000 Total 5 years $4,800,000 …
Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: June 18, 2025 Council: July 24, 2025 Posting Language ..Title 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. ..De Lead Department Austin Water Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Prior Council Action: May 4, 1995 – Council authorized the negotiation and execution of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Travis County and the City of Austin Implementing the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan (“BCCP”) Shared Vision, which guided the creation of the BCCP Habitat Conservation Plan for issuance of the Federal Endangered Species Incidental Take Permit issued to the City of Austin and Travis County in 1996 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. September 21, 2023 – Council authorized negotiation and execution of an amended and restated interlocal cooperation agreement with Travis County for the implementation of the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Shared Vision to update implementation of the BCCP and to reflect current industry standards. For More Information: Heather Cooke, Austin Water Chief Administrative Officer, 512-972-0083, heather.cooke@austintexas.gov Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: June 18, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan (BCCP) provides a fast-track solution to habitat mitigation for Endangered Species Act compliance that supports economic growth and protection of endangered species habitat. It honors multiple community priorities by enabling the construction of roads, utilities, and buildings, while upholding a commitment to natural resources, including the parks, creeks, and preserves that make up our green infrastructure. The BCCP Permit is the name given to the Federal Endangered Species Act Incidental Take Permit issued to the City of Austin and Travis County in 1996 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service combined with the BCCP Habitat Conservation Plan which is the governing document that established the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve (BCP). The permitting process for infrastructure projects and the City owned BCP lands are managed by City of Austin staff at Austin Water and the permitting process for development projects are managed by Travis County Transportation and Natural Resources staff. In the 28+ years since the BCCP was created, more than 1,200 private landowners and developers have applied for BCCP …
Wildlands for Water, Wildlife, and People Water and Wastewater Commission June 18, 2025 Environmental Resource Office (ERO) Wildland Conservation Division o Water Quality Protection Lands (WQPL) o Balcones Canyonlands Preserve (BCP) Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan (BCCP) Center for Environmental Research at Hornsby Bend Climate Protection Austin: A biodiversity hotspot Austin’s population has doubled every 20-25 years Austin Austin Metro 87,930 214,603 186,545 301,261 345,890 585,051 656,562 1,249,763 961,855 2,283,371 1940 1960 1980 2000 2020 Austin’s Wildlands: A Unique Gift A 30-year, $250M+ commitment to protecting Austin’s unique landscapes A large-scale network of conservation lands that benefit water, wildlife, and people • 49,000 acres and growing Managed under goals of two programs: • Balcones Canyonlands Preserve • Water Quality Protection Lands Intentionally placed with Austin Water to ensure support and stewardship into the future Balcones Canyonlands Preserve Goal: Protect woodland and cave habitat for endangered species & species of concern Provides mitigation for habitat loss from energy, communication and transportation infrastructure Public areas of preserve include some of Austin’s favorite places: o Barton Creek o Mt. Bonnell o Bull Creek Helps to protect quality of our water supply in Lake Travis & Lake Austin watersheds 33,000+ acres (COA + partners) Habitat Conservation Plan sets targets for size/configuration of land in each macrosite Protection of 62 named caves The BCCP facilitates development. 1,500+ landowners/ developers 400+ infrastructure projects 12,000+ acres Water Quality Protection Lands Goal: Protect and restore native grassland savannas and creeks that provide the main source of water flowing from Barton Springs Actively manage land over ¼ of the recharge zone to protect groundwater Prescribed burn program carefully mimics natural fire cycle using highly trained wildland fire professionals Goal of 100,000 acres protected over Barton Springs Zone 12,000+ acres in fee 22,000+ acres in conservation easements Plus regulatory protection Wildland Conservation Ongoing Management Understand • • Intensive monitoring of endangered species and species of concern Vegetation transects • Oak wilt monitoring • • • • Invasive species monitoring/mapping Drought, winter storm impacts Live fuel moisture monitoring In-house and external research Protect • • • • Boundary patrols Fence construction and repair Facility management Invasive species management • Wildfire fuel mitigation • Conservation easement reviews Restore/Enhance • Grassland and forest restoration Prescribed fire Seed collection Nursery operations • • • • Oak wilt trenching • • …
Regular Called Meeting of the Economic Prosperity Commission Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 6:30pm City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas Some members of the Economic Prosperity Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Ryan Sperling, 512- 974-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Christina Ponder Ofelia Zapata Raquel Valdez Sanchez Michael Nahas Rodrigo Cantu Shakeel Rashed Appointment District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 Commissioner Zain Pleuthner VACANT Aaron Gonzales Aditi Joshi VACANT Appointment District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 Mayor AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on May 21, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion soliciting feedback from commissioners regarding potential future presentations to the Economic Prosperity Commission from staff and external organizations. Discussion regarding how and which newsletters, periodicals, and other resources could provide commissioners information to assist in future actions. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Discussion and possible action to form a working group focused on small business to research problems; engage with City staff, appointing Councilmembers, and community groups; and identify solutions and comparable case studies. Discussion and possible action to form a working group focused on long-term economic planning to research problems; engage with City staff, appointing Councilmembers, and community groups; and identify solutions and comparable case studies. Discussion and possible action to form a working group focused on workforce development to research problems; engage with City staff, appointing Councilmembers, and community groups; and identify solutions and comparable case studies. Discussion and possible action to form a working group focused on childcare to research problems; engage with City staff, appointing Councilmembers, and community groups; and identify solutions and comparable case studies. Discussion and possible action to form a working group focused on …
Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 21, 2025 ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 21, 2025 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 301 W. 2nd Street, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, in Austin, Texas. Chair Nahas called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance in Person: Michael Nahas (Chair) Aaron Gonzales Zain Pleuthner Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Rodrigo Cantu Aditi Joshi Shakeel Rashed Raquel Valdez Sanchez PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on February 19, 2025. The minutes of the February 19, 2025 meeting were approved without objection on Chair Nahas’ motion on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Ponder and Zapata were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on the long-term goals and strategic planning of the Economic Prosperity Commission. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1 Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 21, 2025 3. Approve a recommendation to City Council for the FY2025-26 budget to increase funding of language access resources for small businesses. The motion to a recommendation to City Council for the FY2025-26 budget to increase funding of language access resources for small business was approved on Commissioner Valdez Sanchez’ motion, Commissioner Joshi’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Ponder and Zapata were absent. 4. Approve recommendations to City Council regarding the FY2025-26 budget as it relates to the Economic Prosperity Commission. The motion to approve recommendations to City Council regarding the FY2025-26 budget as it relates to the Economic Prosperity Commission was approved with an amendment to strike the recommendation to reduce risk by moving from pensions and post-employment healthcare to defined contribution on Chair Nahas’ motion, Commissioner Pleuthner’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Ponder and Zapata were absent. 5. Conduct officer elections for Chair and Vice Chair. The motion to elect Commissioner Gonzales as Chair of the Economic Prosperity Commission was approved on Commissioner Valdez Sanchez’ motion, Commissioner Pleuthner’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Rashed was off the dais. Commissioners Ponder and Zapata were absent. The motion to elect Commissioner Valdez Sanchez as Vice Chair of the Economic Prosperity Commission was approved on Commissioner Pleuthner’s motion, Commissioner Cantu’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Rashed was off the dais. Commissioners Ponder and Zapata were absent. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. Update …
Annual General Obligation Bond Sale & CIP Update Belinda Weaver, Treasurer Joey Kellar, Division Chief – Treasury General Obligation Debt • Property Tax Rate has 2 components Tax Rate Operating & Maintenance (O&M) (General Fund) Debt (Debt Service Fund) • Debt Service tax rate set each year at level needed to fund principal and interest payments on debt issued and pledged with property tax • Pays both existing debt service and debt service associated with upcoming General Obligation bond sale General Obligation (GO) Debt • GO Debt = Public Improvement Bonds, Certificates of Obligation, and Contractual Obligations – $1.895 billion in outstanding General Obligation debt – Issued once per year – Backed by property (ad valorem) taxes and “full faith and credit” of the City Types of GO Debt Purpose Voter Approval City Term Public Improvement Bonds (PIBs) Capital Improvement projects and capital assets Yes 20 years Certificates of Obligation (COs) Real property: land, buildings, right of way, construction of a public work No 20 years Contractual Obligations (PPFCOs) Personal property: equipment, machinery, vehicles, information technology No 7 years Steps to Sell or Issue Debt Spring 2024 Develop CIP Plan August 2024 for FY2024-25 Annual Capital Budget Appropriations Reimbursement Resolutions Spring/Summer/Fall 2025 Develop Bond Sale Schedule Preliminary Official Statement Council Action on Bond Sales Bond Sales and Closing • Work on upcoming bond sale began Spring 2024 • Debt to be sold in upcoming bond sale supports projects and appropriations (authority to spend) previously approved by City Council • Use of Reimbursement Resolution allows projects to begin now and get funded later • Consistent with IRS regulations • Consistent with Financial Policies regarding cash management • Results in lower interest costs GO Bond Sale – Series 2025 September Sale: Public Improvement Bonds (PIBs) - $358.10 M • 2012 Bond Program: $1.00M • Transportation - $1.00 M • 2016 Bond Program (Transportation): $80.00 M • 2018 Bond Program: $127.10 M • Affordable Housing - $10.00 M • Parks and Recreation - $20.00 M • Flood Mitigation/Open Space/Water Quality - $55.00M • Library & Cultural – $18.00 M • Public Safety - $15.00 M • Health - $4.10 M • Transportation - $5.00 M • 2020 Bond Program: $75.00 M • 2022 Bond Program: $75.00 M GO Bond Sale – Series 2025 • Entire bond sale supports projects and related appropriations already approved by City Council • After September 2025 bond sale, …
C I T Y O F A U S T I N | J u n e 1 8 , 2 0 2 5 Bond Oversight Commission Watershed Protection Department 2018 Bond, Proposition D C I T Y O F A U S T I N | J u n e 1 7 , 2 0 2 5 June 18, B o n d O v e r s i g h t C o m m i s s i o n | p g . 2 Watershed Protection Department Bond Oversight Commission C I T Y O F A U S T I N | J u n e 1 7 , 2 0 2 5 June 18, B o n d O v e r s i g h t C o m m i s s i o n | p g . 3 2018 BOND, PROPOSITION D Flood Mitigation, Open Space & Water Quality Protection Bond Oversight Commission The issuance of $184,000,000 in tax supported general obligation bonds and notes for flood mitigation, open space and water quality and quantity for planning, designing, acquiring, constructing, and installing improvements and facilities for flood control, erosion control, water quality, water quantity, and storm-water drainage, and acquiring land, open spaces, and interests in land and property necessary to do so; and the levy of a tax sufficient to pay for the bonds and notes. • Timeline (as defined in Contract with the Voters): 8 years • Ballot language: https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Finance/CFO/2018-Bond/Prop_D_Flood_Mitigation_et_al.pdf • Contract with the Voters: https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=304077 C I T Y O F A U S T I N | J u n e 1 7 , 2 0 2 5 June 18, B o n d O v e r s i g h t C o m m i s s i o n | p g . 4 2018 – Prop D Watershed Protection BOND BALANCES Voter-approved $184,000,000 Bond Oversight Commission $184,000,000 $26,700,000 Appropriated Encumbered Spent $149,020,045 Committed $175,675,029 Available Data thru Q3FY 2025 $8,324,971 C I T Y O F A U S T I N | J u n e 1 7 , 2 0 2 5 June 18, B o n d O v e r s i g h t C o m m i s s i o n | p g . 5 $200 $35.00 M $180 $30.00 M $160 $25.00 …
COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025 The COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS convened in a REGULAR Meeting on WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025, at the City of Austin Permitting & Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752. Commissioner Bryce Laake-Stanfield called the COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS MEETING to order at 7:30pm CST. Commissioners in Attendance: Armando Gonzales Bryce Laake-Stanfield Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Anita Carmichael Roberts Jose Reyes Michael Mcinerney Christopher Wilson William Dahlstrom Commissioners Absent: Maria Brown-Spence Amber Schleuning Staff in Attendance: Jesus Simental – Veterans Administrator, Office of Equity and Inclusion PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the meeting of 5/21/2025 were approved on Commissioner Bryce Laake-Stanfield motion, second by Armando Gonzales on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Maria Brown-Spence and Amber Schleuning were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Sheila Joseph of Front Steps and her team delivered a detailed presentation on Phase One of “A Step Up Community,” an innovative housing development aimed at supporting unhoused veterans, about 80-85% of homes will be designated for veterans, approximately 18.9 acres were purchased. The initiative envisions a self-sustaining, service-oriented micro-community outside Austin city limits, in Mustang Ridge, Travis County. A total of 120 homes plan to be built. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. The commission discussed and voted on the Veterans Affairs annual report with amendments to include a section on mental health on motion by Chair Michael Mcinerney second by Commissioner Byce Laake-Stanfield on a 7-0 vote. 4. Continued discussion on drafting a letter of support for HR 1282 Major Richard Star Act. This bill would allow medically retired veterans with combat-related injuries to receive full retirement pay in addition to VA disability compensation, ending longstanding financial offsets. The commission also seeks support from the JIC and City Council. Motion by Chair Michael Mcinerney to draft a letter of support second by Christopher Wilson on a 7-0 vote. 5. Commissioner Bryce Laake-Stanfield discussed how the JIC proposes to establish social media capability. Commissioner Reyes also discussed the possibility of disseminating information through their individual council member’s social media. The commission agreed to continue discussion at the July meeting in the interest of time. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. Continue discussion to address how to disseminate veteran’s information through social media. Also recap and discussion on feedback between commissioners and their council members to include budget recommendations and proposals. …
Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 18, 2025 ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 18, 2025 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 301 W. 2nd Street, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, in Austin, Texas. Chair Gonzales called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance in Person: Aaron Gonzales (Chair) Raquel Valdez Sanchez (Vice Chair) Jake Randall Zain Pleuthner Ofelia Zapata Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Shakeel Rashed PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on May 21, 2025. The minutes of the May 21, 2025 meeting were approved on Commissioner Zapata’s motion, Commissioner Pleuthner’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Cantu, Joshi, Nahas, and Ponder were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion soliciting feedback from commissioners regarding potential future presentations to the Economic Prosperity Commission from staff and external organizations. Discussed. 1 Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 18, 2025 3. Discussion regarding how and which newsletters, periodicals, and other resources could provide commissioners information to assist in future actions. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Discussion and possible action to form a working group focused on small business to research problems; engage with City staff, appointing Councilmembers, and community groups; and identify solutions and comparable case studies to inform policy recommendations the working group may produce. The motion to approve the formation of a working group focused on small business to research problems; engage with City staff, appointing Councilmembers, and community groups; and identify solutions and comparable case studies to inform policy recommendations the working group may produce was approved on Commissioner Pleuthner’s motion, Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez’ second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Cantu, Joshi, Nahas, and Ponder were absent. Members include Commissioners Randall, Gonzales, and Valdez Sanchez. Discussion and possible action to form a working group focused on long-term economic planning to research problems; engage with City staff, appointing Councilmembers, and community groups; and identify solutions and comparable case studies to inform policy recommendations the working group may produce. The motion to form a working group focused on long-term economic planning to research problems; engage with City staff, appointing Councilmembers, and community groups; and identify solutions and comparable case studies to inform policy recommendations the working group may produce was approved on Commissioner Pleuthner’s motion, …
Bond Oversight Commission REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025 The Bond Oversight Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair John McNabb called the Bond Oversight Meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: John McNabb, Chair Charles Curry, Vice Chair Ramiro Diaz Bob Libal Kenneth Standley Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: JC Dwyer Stephen Gonzalez Santiago Rodriguez PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Bond Oversight Commission Regular meeting on May 21, 2025. The minutes were approved at the June 18, 2025, Bond Oversight meeting on Commissioner Diaz’s motion, Commissioner Libal’s second on a (8-0) vote with Commissioner Bird absent. 1 Staff Briefings 2. Staff briefing from Watershed Protection Department on the bond programs • The presentation was made by Janae Spence and Susan Kenzle on the 2018 Bond, Proposition D 3. Staff briefing on the Annual Bond Sale by Financial Services Department • The presentation was made by Belinda Weaver and Joey Kellar on the Annual General Obligation Bond Sale & CIP Update DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion on the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force recent meeting items • Members who serve on both the Bond Oversight Commission and 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force (BEATF) gave an update on what the BEATF has been doing and information/presentations they have had to date. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair McNabb adjourned the meeting at 3:08 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the August 20, 2025, Bond Oversight meeting on Commissioner Diaz’s motion, Commissioner Curry’s second on a (7-0) vote with Commissioners Gonzalez, Libal and Korte absent. 2
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 18, 2025 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on June 18, 2025 at Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Commission Members in Attendance: Amanda Marzullo, Chair Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, William Moriarty (remote), Alex Navarro (remote), Alex Ortiz, Shwetha Pandurangi, Jesse Penn, Mike Reyes, Shannon Trilli (remote), Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón, and Evan Wolstencroft Commission Members Absent: None Chair Christopher Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 4:04 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers were registered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the May 21, 2025 regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes were approved on Vice Chair Tuñón’s motion and Commissioner Marzullo’s second on an 11-0 vote. 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. Recommended on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Vice Chair Tuñón’s second on an 11-0 vote. 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. Recommended on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Commissioner Marzullo’s second on an 11-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Briefing on Austin Water’s wildland conservation programs. Austin Water Environmental Resource Officer Sherri Kuhl gave a presentation and answered questions. COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Update from the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force meeting regarding Water Forward Plan implementation. – Commissioner William Moriarty provided an update. Page 1 of 2 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion of future agenda items. Vice Chair Tuñón requested information on volunteering with Austin Water’s Wildlands programs. ADJOURNMENT Chair Maxwell-Gaines adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m. The minutes were approved at the July 16, 2025 regular meeting on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Commissioner Wolstencroft’s second on an 8-0 vote with three absences. Page 2 of 2
REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2025, 6:00 PM 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. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/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) Vacant (District 4) Christian Tschoepe (District 6) Taylor Major (District 9) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning and Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Jenna Schwartz, 512-978-0871 Page 1 of 7 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 June 3, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: C14-2025-0050 - North Loop Community Commercial; District 7 2302 and 2304 West North Loop Boulevard, Shoal Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Cuisines of Mexico Inc. Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase) LR to GR Recommended Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Planning Department C14-2025-0002 - Cooper Apartments; District 5 7804 Cooper Lane, South Boggy Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: 7804 Cooper Lane LLC (Stephen Stokes) 7804 Cooper Lane LLC (Stephen Stokes) Agent: SF-3-CO to MF-3 Request: Recommendation of MF-2 Staff …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2025 The Zoning and Platting convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Luis Osta Lugo Lonny Stern Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone Alejandra Flores David Fouts Taylor Major Ryan Puzycki Christian Tschoepe Commissioners Absent: Felix De Portu PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jennifer Mushtaler – Consideration of the September 12, 2023, Planning Commission recommendation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. 1 The minutes from the meeting of May 20, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Commissioner Flores’ second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner De Portu was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0159 - Research Park PDA Amendment; District 6 12219 ½, 12455, 12487 ½, 12489, 12489 ½, 12491 ½, 12501, 12515 ½, 12517 ½ Research Boulevard Service Road Southbound, 12220 ½ Riata Trace Parkway, 6511 ½ and 6513 McNeil Road, Walnut Creek and Rattan Creek Watersheds Owner/Applicant: Karlin Research Park Development, LLC, Karlin Research Park, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: (Matthew Schwab) Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle) LI-PDA to LI-PDA, to change a condition of zoning Recommended, with conditions Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of LI-PDA, with conditions, to change a condition of zoning, for C14-2024-0159 - Research Park PDA Amendment; District 6, located at 12219 ½, 12455, 12487 ½, 12489, 12489 ½, 12491 ½, 12501, 12515 ½, 12517 ½ Research Boulevard Service Road Southbound, 12220 ½ Riata Trace Parkway, 6511 ½ and 6513 McNeil Road, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Commissioner Flores’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner De Portu was absent. 2 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0170 - Duval PDA; District 6 5501 Duval Road; 11705, 11755, 11755 ½, 11757 ½, 11781 ½, 11785 ½, 11801 ½, Research Boulevard SVRD NB, 11900, 11900 ½, 11902 ½, 11904 ½ West Cow Path, Walnut Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Karlin Duval, LLC (Matthew Schwab) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle) LI, LI-CO and LO to LI-PDA Recommended, with conditions Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0050 North Loop Community Commercial DISTRICT: 7 ZONING FROM: LR ADDRESS: 2302 and 2304 West North Loop Boulevard PROPERTY OWNER: Cuisines of Mexico, Inc. ZONING TO: GR SITE AREA: 0.64 acres (27, 878 sq. ft.) AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant community commercial (GR) district zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 17, 2025: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately 0.64 acres, developed with one building and a parking lot. There is direct access to West North Loop Boulevard (level 3) which has sidewalks and bike lanes. The site is currently zoned neighborhood commercial (LR) district and previously had a laundry service use. The street is characterized as mixed use with a variety of commercial uses and multifamily buildings. The property has multifamily residential uses (MF-4; CS-V; GR) to the north, south and east as well as single family residential (SF-2) to the northwest. There are various commercial uses such as restaurants, service station and offices (GR and LR) to the south, east and west. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). Staff is recommending the community commercial (GR) district zoning for the proposed outdoor seating area that is approximately 2, 450 square feet for the restaurant. There is no 02 C14-2025-0050 - North Loop Community Commercial; District 71 of 10 demolition proposed for the future use of the structure. Please refer to Exhibit C (Applicant’s Summary Letter). Per the comprehensive plan review comments this site meets eight of the Imagine Austin Decision Guidelines. The site is 0.14 miles from Burnet Road Activity Corridor, 0.02 from a bus stop along West North Loop Boulevard which has connectivity with sidewalks and bike lanes. There is a variety of good and services to include food access with the nearby restaurants and the one intended to be on the property. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The 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. Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the property. Staff recommends …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0002 – Cooper Apartments DISTRICT: 5 ADDRESS: 7804 Cooper Lane ZONING FROM: SF-3-CO TO: MF-3 SITE AREA: 1.381 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 7804 Cooper Lane LLC (Stephen Stokes) AGENT: 7804 Cooper Lane LLC (Stephen Stokes) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence – low density (MF-2) district zoning. ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 17, 2025: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of approximately 1.38 acres located at the northwest corner of West Dittmar Road and Cooper Lane, within close proximity to South 1st Street, an Imagine Austin Corridor. The site is currently an undeveloped and unplatted tract that is zoned family residence – conditional overlay (SF-3-CO) combining district zoning by a 2016 rezoning case. West Dittmar Road is a Level 3 divided arterial road at this location, while Cooper Lane is a Level 2 street. The entire site is located within a hazardous pipeline overlay with a petroleum and a natural gas pipeline extending through the most northern portion of the site. 03 C14-2025-0002 - Cooper Apartments; District 51 of 11 C14-2025-0002 Page 2 Adjacent land uses include a religious assembly and a single family residence to the north (DR; NO-MU-CO; SF-6-CO); the Cooper Villas condominiums directly across Cooper Lane (MF-1-CO; SF-2; DR); single family residences, two manufactured homes, a two-family residence and South Boggy Creek to the south (SF-4A-CO; I-RR; SF-3-CO); and a detention and water quality pond and single family residences to the west (SF-2-CO). Additionally, there are 30 residential units just north of the condominiums on Cooper Lane. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial Exhibit). The Applicant is requesting multifamily residence – medium density (MF-3) district zoning in order to develop 24 multifamily residences. The proposed development will front West Dittmar Road and would be located outside of the pipeline easement. No structure will be placed within the restricted pipeline area, which includes the area within 25 feet of a hazardous pipeline. Additional construction and design standards will also be required. Currently the conditional overlay includes two transportation related items that prohibit vehicular access to Cooper Lane and permits only one driveway approach to West Dittmar Road from the property. However, Transportation and Public Works (TPW) supports the removal of the conditional overlay with respect …
