SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION WEDNESDAY. MARCH 19TH, 2026 AT 6:30PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Technology 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 Dan Martinez at (512)974-3510 or dan.martinez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Steven Apodaca, Chair Ibiye Anga Nicholas Eastwood Suzanna Heritage Milena Pribic Brian AM Williams AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carina Alderete, Vice Chair Benjamin Combee Rachel Frock Keith Pena-Villa Thomas Rice The first ten speakers signed up to speak 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 Technology Commission Regular meeting on February 11th, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Presentation from Austin Technology Services on the state of their consolidation project Update on the applications received for the Grant for Technology Opportunities Program 2026 grant cycle (Dan Martinez, Business Process Specialist, Austin Economic Development) 4. Technology Commission 2026 budget recommendations, draft text finalization DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Approval of recommendation for continued funding for public computer access and digital inclusion library services Approval of recommendation for continued public and private partnerships for digital inclusion projects Approval of recommendation for continued level of funding for the Grant for Technology Opportunities Program Approval of recommendation for additional funding for the City of Austin to upskill their workforce in using AI tools Approval of recommendation for continued funding for the Austin Technology Services consolidation project 10. Approval of recommendation for additional or continued funding for the City of Austin website refresh project. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 11. 12. Group updates from the Artificial Intelligence and Public Surveillance working group on their recent meeting and future status of the working group Update from the town hall listening session working group on the final updates after the town hall listening session. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of …
2026 GTOPs Applications Received Executive Summary March 4th, 2026 GTOPs Core Overview $40,000 $320,000 2 GTOPs provides matching grant funds to Austin organizations to increase access to technology, provide digital/technology training, and to increase access to the Internet, particularly in underserved segments of our community. ● Half of award is pre-paid and the second half is paid at the mid-point of the contract (upon successful first half) ● Significant contract negotiation process ● Requires insurance ● Expected Number of Awards: 8-9 GTOPs Core Applications Received ● Total Applications Received: 33 ● 7 projects to increase the number of devices ● 26 projects to increase skills and knowledge of digital technologies ● 13 Creative Media Skills Training Projects ● 5 IT Middle Skill Training Projects GTOPs provides matching grant funds to Austin organizations to increase access to technology, provide digital/technology training, and to increase access to the Internet, particularly in underserved segments of our community. ● Half of award is pre-paid and the second half is paid at the mid-point of the contract (upon successful first half) ● Significant contract negotiation process ● Requires insurance ● Expected Number of Awards: 8-9 3 GTOPs Core Received Applications Breakdown Applications in Red were considered by staff to be ineligible New Applicants to the Program ● Texas Council on Family Violence ● Vortex Repertory Company ● The Museum of Fine Arts ● Hispanic Alliance of the Performing Arts ● DAWA - Diversity Awareness and Wellness in Action ● Hindu Charities for America ● Association for Women in Technology - Austin 4 ● Indie Meme Film Festival and Programs ● Impact Austin Foundation ● Boys and Girls Club of South Central Texas ● LeadHer to Purpose ● QWELL Community Foundation ● Fisterra Projects ● People’s Community Clinic ● SaulPaul Foundation ● Global Impact Initiative GTOPs Core Received Applications Breakdown Applications in Green are past recipients Returning Applicants to the Program ● SAIVA ● Foundation Communities ● Todos Juntos Learning Center ● El Buen Samaritano ● EGBI - Economic Growth Business Incubator ● Austin Speech Labs ● Creative Action ● AVANCE-Austin ● Cine Las Americas 5 ● E4 Youth, Inc. ● Art Spark Texas ● Family Eldercare ● American Youthworks Inc ● The Arc of the Capital Area ● Austin Groups for the Elderly ● Brave Communities ● Art Curatorial Inc
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION THURSDAY. MARCH 19TH, 2026 AT 6:30PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Technology 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 Dan Martinez at (512)974-3510 or dan.martinez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Steven Apodaca, Chair Ibiye Anga Nicholas Eastwood Suzanna Heritage Milena Pribic Brian AM Williams Carina Alderete, Vice Chair Benjamin Combee Rachel Frock Keith Pena-Villa Thomas Rice AGENDA REVISED CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up to speak 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 Technology Commission Regular meeting on February 11th, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation from Austin Technology Services on the City’s Information Technology cost optimization. 3. Update on the applications received for the Grant for Technology Opportunities Program (Dan Martinez, Business Process Specialist, Austin Economic 2026 grant cycle Development). 4. Technology Commission 2026 budget recommendations, draft text finalization. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Approval of recommendation for continued funding for public computer access and digital inclusion library services. Approval of recommendation for continued public and private partnerships for digital inclusion projects. Approval of recommendation for continued level of funding for the Grant for Technology Opportunities Program. Approval of recommendation for additional funding for the City of Austin to upskill their workforce in using AI tools. Approval of recommendation for continued funding for the Austin Technology Services consolidation project. 10. Approval of recommendation for additional or continued funding for the City of Austin website refresh project. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 11. 12. Group updates from the Artificial Intelligence and Public Surveillance working group on their recent meeting and future status of the working group. Update from the town hall listening session working group on the final updates after the town hall listening session. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Wednesday, March 18, 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 Trey McWhorter AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 February 18, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding ways to approach concerns about structural issues in older buildings. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Austin Planning, and Kalan Contreras, Principal Planner, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of potential changes to the Land Development Code regarding historic preservation. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action on eligible expenses for the historic district tax abatement. 5. Discussion and possible action on Historic Sign Standards. 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, February 18, 2026, at 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT COMMISSIONERS _X_ Judah Rice, Chair _X_ Jeffrey Acton ___ Trey McWhorter DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on September 15, 2025. MOTION: Approve the minutes from September 15, 2025 on a motion by Commissioner Rice, Commissioner Acton seconding. Vote: 2-0. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on December 18, 2025. MOTION: Approve the minutes from December 18, 2025 on a motion by Commissioner Rice, Commissioner Acton seconding. Vote: 2-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of ways to approach concerns about structural issues in older buildings. • The Historic Landmark Commission needs more background to make decisions. • Explore how to strongly encourage structural documentation during application process. • Commissioners can request additional documentation at meetings. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action on Historic Sign Standards. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Changes to Commission bylaws • Eligible expenses for the historic district tax abatement • Changes to historic preservation portions of Land Development Code • Historic designation process for objects ADJOURNMENT: 12:38 p.m. For more information on the Operations Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov.
ELIGIBLE EXPENSES: Per 11-1-63 (6) of City Code, only work for which a certificate of appropriateness or City permit is required is included in determining whether the proposed work exceeds the specified percentage of pre-restoration value. ELIGIBLE EXPENSES: • Labor/materials related to eligible costs • Demolition related to eligible costs or to remove non-historic exterior additions and features • Repair, restoration, or replacement of historic façade and landscape features, including reconstruction of missing features • Exterior masonry and siding repair • Roofing • Foundation • Structural repairs • Gutters • Windows, including permanent weatherization measures • Exterior doors and permanent weatherization measures • Permanent HVAC systems (permanent) • Permanent eElectrical, plumbing, and gas systems (permanent) • Escalators and eElevators • Fire eEscapes • Sprinkler/fFire suppression systems • Security systems requiring installation permits (if permit required for installation) • Interior partitions, ceilings, and/or floors requiring installation permits (if permit required for installation) • Signage • Solar panels and other long-term sustainability “sustainable” improvements • Exterior paint • Exterior and interior ramps • Exterior handrails • Exterior lifts • Changes to make the exterior grade and/or existing sidewalks accessible • Repair of existing sidewalks • Widening secondary exterior doorways • Widening interior doorways • Sales tax for eligible expenses • Interior tub-to-shower conversions, except shower tiling • Other plumbing work to enhance accessibility, including lowering sinks and replacing toilets • Above listed work on outbuildings deemed contributing structures INELIGIBLE EXPENSES: • Light fixtures • Interior finish work, e.g., painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work • Appliances • Furniture • Window treatments other than permanent weatherization measures • Construction of or repair to dDecks/ and patios not original to building • Demolition costs related to removal of contributing buildings or structures • Construction of new buildings or additions • Non-historic landscape features, (e.g., retaining walls, fencing, paving, planters, vegetation, paths, or sidewalks, ) unless the changes are for accessibility purposes (see Eligible Expenses list) • Parking lot construction or expansion • Architectural and engineering fees • Building permit, variance, zoning, or platting application fees • Feasibility studies • Financing fees • Leasing expenses • Storm sewer costs • Legal and /aAccounting fees • Purchase or repair of , or repair to, construction tools and equipment • Taxes, except sales tax for eligible expenses Adopted December 2012
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026, 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Economic Prosperity Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Chelsea Pfeifer at chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2498. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Appointment Nicole Tomaszewski Ofelia Zapata District 1 District 2 Raquel Valdez Sanchez (Vice Chair) District 3 Michael Nahas VACANT Shakeel Rashed CALL TO ORDER District 4 District 5 District 6 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Commissioner Zain Pleuthner VACANT Appointment District 7 District 8 Aaron Gonzales (Chair) District 9 Aditi Joshi Jake Randall District 10 Mayor The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission regular meeting on February 25, 2026 and the Special Called meeting on March 16, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation on an Economic Snapshot of Central Texas. Presentation by Chair Gonzales. 3. Discussion of priority initiatives related to the use of Artificial Intelligence as it relates to construction and job creation. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Chelsea Pfeifer at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission please contact Chelsea Pfeifer at 512-974-2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov.
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026 ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Permitting and Development Center, Rooms 1401 & 1402, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas. Chair Gonzales called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:47 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Aaron Gonzales, Chair Aditi Joshi Michael Nahas Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jacob Randall Nicole Tomaszewski Ofelia Zapata PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on January 21, 2026. The minutes from the Economic Prosperity Commission regular meeting on January 21, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Joshi’s motion and Commissioner Nahas’ second on a 6-0 vote. Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez and Commissioners Cantu, Rashed, and Pleuthner were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding the city’s FY 2026-27 budget process. Discussed. 1 ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026 3. 4. 5. Discussion regarding the city’s boards & commissions bylaw amendment process. Chair Gonzales made a motion to postpone Items 3, 6 and 7 to the March 18, 2026 regular meeting, seconded by Commissioner Joshi. The motion did not pass, on a 5-1 vote. Commissioner Nahas voted nay. Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez and Commissioners Cantu, Rashed, and Pleuthner were absent. Discussed. Discussion regarding priority policy areas for potential Working Groups. Discussed. Update on outreach efforts regarding Recommendation 20251119-010: Pensions and OPEB Benefits. Update was given by Commissioner Nahas. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. Approve a revised version of Recommendation 20251119-010: Pensions and OPEB Benefits based on additional information received from stakeholders. Chair Gonzales made a motion to postpone Items 3, 6 and 7 to the March 18, 2026 regular meeting, seconded by Commissioner Joshi. The motion did not pass, on a 5-1 vote. Commissioner Nahas voted nay. Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez and Commissioners Cantu, Rashed, and Pleuthner were absent. Withdrawn due to lack of quorum. Approve an impact assessment framework and recommendation approval guidelines for the Economic Prosperity Commission. Chair Gonzales made a motion to postpone Items 3, 6 and 7 to the March 18, 2026 regular meeting, seconded by Commissioner Joshi. The motion did not pass, on a 5-1 vote. Commissioner Nahas voted nay. Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez and Commissioners Cantu, Rashed, and Pleuthner were absent. Withdrawn due to lack of quorum. Chair …
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 16, 2026 ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a special called meeting on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Gonzales called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 5:09 P.M. Commissioners in Attendance: Aaron Gonzales, Chair Michael Nahas Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Aditi Joshi Zain Pleuthner Jacob Randall Shakeel Rashed Nicole Tomaszewski Raquel Valdez Sanchez PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Approve a revised version of Recommendation 20251119-010: Pensions and OPEB Benefits based on additional information received from stakeholders. The recommendation and possible amendments were discussed. The following amendment was made by Chair Gonzales and seconded by Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez. The amendment was to reinsert the following sections that were previously struck through: “WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report says “The deficit in governmental unrestricted net position is largely due to the net 1 ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 16, 2026 pension liability of $2.3 billion and other postemployment benefits (OPEB) liability of $1.9 billion.” AND “Request that the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) require a prudent, financially conservative discount rate and use it for the liabilities used to calculate the City’s total governmental activities net position.” The motion to approve the amendment failed on a 3-3 vote with Chair Gonzales, Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez and Commissioner Joshi voting Aye, and Commissioners Pleuthner, Randall and Tomaszewski voting Nay. Commissioners Nahas and Rashed abstained. Commissioner Zapata was absent. The motion to approve the recommendation without amending was made by Chair Gonzales and seconded by Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez. Chair Gonzales called the question. Commissioner Tomaszewski objected to calling the question. The motion to proceed with calling the question failed on a 3-5 vote with Chair Gonzales, Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez and Commissioner Joshi voting Aye, and Commissioners Pleuthner, Randall, Tomaszewski, Nahas and Rashed voting Nay. Commissioner Zapata was absent. Chair Gonzales withdrew the item without objection. 2. Approve an impact assessment framework and recommendation approval guidelines for the Economic Prosperity Commission. Withdrawn without objection. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Approve a revised version of the pension recommendation. Approve an impact assessment framework and recommendation approval guidelines. Chair Gonzales made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:18 p.m., seconded by Commissioner Joshi and passed on a unanimous vote. …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS On Wednesday March 18, 2026 at 7pm City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission on Veterans Affairs may be participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Jesus Simental at 512-974-7742 or email at jesus.simental@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Michael Mcinerney – Chair Amber Schleuning – Vice Chair William Dahlstrom Kimberly Frantz Armando Gonzales Bryce Laake-Stanfield Jose Reyes Anita Roberts Christopher Wilson Lucas Castillo Fansu Ku CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES AGENDA 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Veteran Affairs Regular Meeting of Jan 21, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion by Christopher Anderson, Homeless Strategy Office Deputy Director, to provide information on access to Veteran-specific housing resources as well as updates on Tunnel to Towers Foundation and other non-profits seeking to build housing for homeless veterans in Austin. 3. Update by Commissioner Bryce Laake-Stanfield on the status of the homeless veteran working group. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. Discussion and possible vote on proposed recommendation for the Austin Economic Development Department and Austin Small and Minority Resources include service disabled veteran owned businesses in all goals and programs to ensure service disabled veterans in Austin have affirmative access to city procurement opportunities. Discussion and possible vote on a recommendation by the Commission on Veterans Affairs that City Council again direct the City Manager to develop a Veterans Affairs Action Plan. 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 Please call Jesus Simental at (512) 974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov at Equity and Inclusion Department to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Commission on Veterans Affairs, please contact Jesus Simental at …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026, AT 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. If you have questions regarding speaker registration, please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith, Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg, Vice Chair (District 10) Ryan Puzycki, Secretary (District 7) Alejandra Flores, Parliamentarian (District 5) Luis Osta Lugo (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Andrew Cortes (District 4) Christian Tschoepe (District 6) Taylor Major (District 9) 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: Steven Maddoux, 512-974-6080 Page 1 of 6 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2025-0112 - Lagos Austin West FM 973 Mixed Use; District 1 11716 ½ North FM 973 Road, Gilleland Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Wild Horse Creekside Commercial LP (Pete Dwyer) Kimley-Horn (Ethan Harwell) Agent: I-RR to GR-MU Request: Recommended Staff Rec.: Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Staff: Austin Planning 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0094 - 2117 W 49th St. and 4709 Rosedale Ave. Multifamily; District 7 2117 West 49th …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0112 (Lagos Austin West FM 973 Mixed Use) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 11716 ½ North FM 973 Road ZONING FROM: I-RR TO: GR-MU SITE AREA: 11.29 acres (491,792.4 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Wild Horse Creekside Commercial LP (Pete Dwyer) AGENT: Kimley-Horn (Ethan Harwell) CASE MANAGER: Beverly Villela (512-978-0740, Beverly.Villela@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends GR-MU, Community Commercial-Mixed Use Combining District, zoning. See the Basis of Recommendation section below. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 17th, 2026: February 17, 2026: Approved applicant postponement to March 17th, 2026 on the consent agenda. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question consists of approximately 11.29 acres located at 11716 ½ North FM 973 Road and is assigned the zoning designation of Interim–Rural Residential (I-RR) district zoning. The site is currently undeveloped. The applicant is requesting Community Commercial–Mixed Use (GR-MU) combing district zoning to allow for a mixed-use development consisting of low-rise multifamily residential (approximately 248 units) and commercial retail uses along the FM 973 frontage. The proposed zoning would allow for a mix of residential and non-industrial uses that are intended to serve both future residents and the surrounding area. 02 C14-2025-0112 - Lagos Austin West FM 973 Mixed Use; District 11 of 12 C14-2025-0112 Page 2 Surrounding land uses include vacant land within the City of Manor’s jurisdiction to the north, undeveloped land and Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning to the south and west, and undeveloped land within Austin’s ETJ to the east. The property is located near the future Wildhorse Collector Road, which is planned to improve connectivity in the area. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). Staff recommends the requested GR-MU zoning as it is consistent with the purpose statement of the Community Commercial district, which is intended to provide a range of retail, office, service, and residential uses that serve the surrounding community. The proposed zoning supports, mixed-use development along a major roadway and aligns with Imagine Austin goals related to housing choice and mixed-use development. The proposed zoning is compatible with surrounding land uses and zoning and will promote orderly development along the FM 973 corridor. The applicant is in agreement with the staff recommendation. 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 …
MEMORANDUM To: From: Hank Smith, Chair Zoning and Platting Commission Members Sherri Sirwaitis, Case Manager Austin Planning Date: March 9, 2026 Subject: C14-97-0141.04 - Parmer North PDA Amendment #4 - Postponement Request The purpose of this memorandum is for the staff to request a postponement of the above referenced rezoning case from March 17, 2026 to April 7, 2026. The postponement will allow time for the staff to complete our review of this amended rezoning request. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Sherri Sirwaitis, Austin Planning, at sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov or 512-974-3057. 04 C14-97-0141.04 - Parmer North PDA Amendment; District 11 of 2 04 C14-97-0141.04 - Parmer North PDA Amendment; District 12 of 2
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: SPC-2025-0244A Barton Creek Plaza Lot 2 ZAP DATE: March 17, 2026 ADDRESS: COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3801 S Capital of Texas Highway NB, Austin, Texas, 78704 5 APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER: BCP Building II, LLC AGENT: Mahoney Engineering, LLC (Pablo Martinez) (512) 910-3874 CASE MANAGER: Randall Rouda Randall.Rouda@austintexas.gov (512) 978-3338 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit for a Private Secondary Educational Facility in an existing building in the LO (Limited Office) Zone. A Private Primary Educational Facility use will be established in the same building as an allowed use in the LO Zone which does not require a Conditional Use Permit. No construction is proposed with this land use only site plan. A proposed Condition of Approval would require the installation of bicycle parking under a separate Site Plan Exemption. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit with the following Condition of Approval: 1) Prior to the establishment of a Private Secondary Education Facility Use on the subject site, the applicant shall secure any needed permits and construct the bicycle parking as shown on Sheet 3 of the Conditional Use Permit Site Plan Set. . With the Condition of Approval, the site plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code. PROJECT INFORMATION: SITE AREA: SITE’S ZONING WATERSHED WATERSHED ORDINANCE TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS Not required CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR PROPOSED ACCESS 5.72 Acres (249,163 sq.ft.) LO (Limited Office) Barton Creek Barton Creek Zone None Capital of Texas Highway Allowed 0.7:1 (LO) 50% (LO) 70% 199 Existing 0.278:1 8.58% 61.19% 700 FLOOR-AREA RATIO BUILDING COVERAGE IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE PARKING IMPERVIOUS COVER WITH CONDITION OF APPROVAL FOR BICYCLE PARKING: 61.31% 05 SPC-2025-0244A - Barton Creek Plaza Lot 2; District 51 of 12 Barton Creek Plaza Lot 2 CUP SPC-2025-0244A 2 SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The lot is zoned LO (Limited Office). An existing office building is located on the site which will be re-purposed for Private Primary Educational Services and Private Secondary Educational Services uses. In the LO Zone, Private Primary Educational Services is a Permitted Use, however, Private Secondary Educational Services is a Conditional Use which requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit. The site is located within the Scenic Highway Combining Zone. This zoning district applies some restrictions to signage along selected roadways. Any signage proposed by the …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 17, 2026 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, FEBURARY 17, 2026 MEETING MINUTES The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 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 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Ryan Puzycki Luis Osta Lugo Andrew Cortes Christian Tschoepe Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alejandra Flores David Fouts Lonny Stern Taylor Major Commissioners Absent: Scott Boone PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, February 3, 2026, were approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner Osta Lugo’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Major was off the dais. Commissioner Boone was absent. 1 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 17, 2026 PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2025-0112 - Lagos Austin West FM 973 Mixed Use; District 1 11716 ½ North FM 973 Road, Gilleland Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Wild Horse Creekside Commercial LP (Pete Dwyer) Kimley-Horn (Ethan Harwell) Agent: I-RR to GR-MU Request: Applicant postponement request to March 17, 2026 Staff Rec.: Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Staff: Austin Planning The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to March 17, 2026, was approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner Osta Lugo’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Major was off the dais. Commissioner Boone was absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0089 - 1120 and 1122 S Capital of Texas Highway; District 8 1120 ½ South Capital of Texas Hwy SB, 1120 South Capital of Texas Hwy SB, 1122 South Capital of Texas HWY SB, 1220 South Capital of Texas Hwy SB, Eanes Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: AREIT City View LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, P.C. (Leah M. Bojo) LO and LR to LO-V-DB90 Recommended Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to April 7, 2026, was approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner Osta Lugo’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Major was off the dais. Commissioner Boone was absent. 2 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 17, 2026 4. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0094 - 2117 …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0094 - 2117 W 49th St. and 4709 Rosedale Ave. Multifamily DISTRICT: 7 ZONING FROM: SF-3 ZONING TO: MF-6-CO ADDRESS: 2117 West 49th Street and 4709 Rosedale Avenue SITE AREA: 4.62 acres (201, 247 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Austin Independent School District (AISD) AGENT: Dubois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence (high density) - conditional overlay (MF-6-CO) combined district zoning. The conditional overlay will be for a maximum height of 75 feet. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 17, 2026: February 17, 2026: APPROVED THE NEIGHBORHOOD’S POSTPONEMENT REQUEST TO MARCH 17, 2026. [L. STERN; L. OSTA LUGO - 2ND] (9-0) S. BOONE AND T. MAJOR – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: An Educational Impact Statement (EIS) has been submitted to Austin Independent School District (AISD) for their feedback and will be included in the backup once received. 03 C14-2025-0094 - 2117 W 49th St. and 4709 Rosedale Ave. Multifamily; District 71 of 83 C14-2025-0094 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately 4.62 acres is currently zoned family residence (SF-3) with access to West 49th street (level 1) Ramsey Avenue (level 1) and West 48th Street (level 1). The area is characterized as neighborhood mixed use with commercial zonings to the north and east of the property (CS-V-ETOD-DBETOD; CS-MU-V-CO-ETOD- DBETOD; CS-V) and single family residential (SF-3; SF-3-H) to the west, south and north. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). The applicant is requesting multifamily residence (high density) - conditional overlay (MF-6- CO) combined district zoning for the development of approximately 435 multifamily units. The applicant is seeking a conditional overlay that will limit the height of the building to a maximum height of 75 feet Please refer to Exhibit C (Applicant’s Summary Letter). The staff is recommending multifamily residence (high density) - conditional overlay (MF-6- CO) combined district zoning. The request is consistent with the intent of the district, provides a balance of intensities and will add housing stock to the area. This property does not have a Neighborhood Plan, but it is adjacent to the Burnet Road Activity Corridor and is partially in Subdistrict 2 of the Equitable Transit Oriented Development (ETOD) Overlay. This property was not rezoned with the ETOD rezonings because it has single family …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISISON SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2025-0179C ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION HEARING DATE: March 17, 2026 PROJECT NAME: HEB McKinney Falls ADDRESS: 7016 E William Cannon Drive, Austin, Texas APPLICANT: AGENT: HEB Grocery Co. LP (Mary Rohrer) (210) 938-8000 646 South Main Avenue San Antonio, TX 78204 Kimley Horn (Brent Leonard) 6800 Burleson road, Building 312, Suite 150 Austin, TX 78744 CASE MANAGER: Randall Rouda Randall.rouda@austintexas.gov Phone: (512) 974-3338 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit for Large Retail Use (food sales) in GR-MU-CO zoning in order to construct a grocery store, and gas station. A Large Retail Use means a use listed in Land Development Code section 25-2-815-A, including food sales, with 100,000 square feet or more of gross floor area. Large Retail Use is a conditional use. The proposed food sales building is proposed with 106,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area. The gas station is a permitted use. The proposed project includes construction of buildings, parking, drive aisles, landscaping or other improvements on five of the six parcels of the Springfield Commercial – North Plat which is currently under review. The final plat will be recorded prior to release of the requested Site Plan. Except where noted, site figures below refer to the entire shopping center. Future site plan applications are anticipated for the remaining four lots. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit for Large Retail Use (food sales) with the condition that all remaining informal administrative comments are cleared prior to site plan approval. Conditions of approval: While all substantive comments have been cleared, staff recommends the following conditions of approval: 1) The approved site plan will not be released for construction until the DRAFT Plat shown in the Plan Set has been recorded and Austin Development Services Staff have confirmed that the legal lots of record generally conform to those shown at the time of approval. 2) The approved site plan will not be released until all legal documents including (as needed) dedications, easements, and records of covenants have been approved and recorded and recording information added to the plan set. 06 SPC-2025-0179C - HEB McKinney Falls; District 21 of 12 3) The approved plan set will not be released until the Transportation and Public Works (TPW) Reviewer has confirmed that the streetscape design of Springfield Drive including buffer zone, …
Villela, Beverly Subject: FW: 2025-144145 ZC Status From: Harwell, Ethan Sent: Monday, March 16, 2026 10:22 AM To: Villela, Beverly Cc: Lenn, Michaela Subject: RE: 2025-144145 ZC Status Steadman, AC Smith, Rob External Email - Exercise Caution Yes, May 5th will work for us. Thank you. Ethan Harwell, AICP Kimley-Horn | 10814 Jollyville Road, Campus IV, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78759 Direct: 512 580 5803 | Main: 512 418 1771 From: Villela, Beverly Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2026 3:14 PM To: Harwell, Ethan Cc: Lenn, Michaela Smith, Rob Subject: Re: 2025-144145 ZC Status Good afternoon Ethan, Steadman, AC ; No worries. The first ZAP hearing in May is May 5th. Would you like to postpone to this date? Regards, Beverly Villela Senior Planner – Current Planning Austin Planning Department 512-978-0740 1 02 C14-2025-0112 - Lagos Austin West FM 973 Mixed Use; District 11 of 1
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 17, 2026 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, FEBURARY 17, 2026 MEETING MINUTES The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 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 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Ryan Puzycki Luis Osta Lugo Andrew Cortes Christian Tschoepe Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alejandra Flores David Fouts Lonny Stern Taylor Major Commissioners Absent: Scott Boone PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, February 3, 2026, were approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner Osta Lugo’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Major was off the dais. Commissioner Boone was absent. 1 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 17, 2026 PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2025-0112 - Lagos Austin West FM 973 Mixed Use; District 1 11716 ½ North FM 973 Road, Gilleland Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Wild Horse Creekside Commercial LP (Pete Dwyer) Kimley-Horn (Ethan Harwell) Agent: I-RR to GR-MU Request: Applicant postponement request to March 17, 2026 Staff Rec.: Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Staff: Austin Planning The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to March 17, 2026, was approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner Osta Lugo’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Major was off the dais. Commissioner Boone was absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0089 - 1120 and 1122 S Capital of Texas Highway; District 8 1120 ½ South Capital of Texas Hwy SB, 1120 South Capital of Texas Hwy SB, 1122 South Capital of Texas HWY SB, 1220 South Capital of Texas Hwy SB, Eanes Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: AREIT City View LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, P.C. (Leah M. Bojo) LO and LR to LO-V-DB90 Recommended Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to April 7, 2026, was approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner Osta Lugo’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Major was off the dais. Commissioner Boone was absent. 2 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 17, 2026 4. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0094 - 2117 …
03 C14-2025-0094 - 2117 W 49th St. and 4709 Rosedale Ave. Multifamily; District 71 of 8 03 C14-2025-0094 - 2117 W 49th St. and 4709 Rosedale Ave. Multifamily; District 72 of 8 03 C14-2025-0094 - 2117 W 49th St. and 4709 Rosedale Ave. Multifamily; District 73 of 8 04 C14-2025-0094 - 2117 W 49th St. and 4709 Rosedale Ave. Multifamily; District 7 16 of 29 Date: Subject: January 14, 2025 2117 W 49th, and 4709 Rosedale Ave Multifamily NTA | C14-2025-0094 According to Section 25-6-116 of the Land Development Code, tra*ic on a residential local or collector street with a pavement width of less than 30 feet is operating at a desirable level if it does not exceed 1,200 vehicles per day. W 49th St is less than 30 feet wide with over 1,200 vpd, whereas Ramsey Ave and W 48th St are less than 30 feet wide and below 1,200 vpd. However, the combined tra*ic from the proposed development and existing vehicles will not exceed 49th St’s operational capacity. This capacity is determined by standard transportation engineering principles and the residential street capacity levels outlined in the nationally recognized Highway Capacity Manual (HCM). O2site Transportation Improvements The area around the site was analyzed to identify potential transportation improvements to be implemented at the time of site plan. The ‘Recommended Improvement’ exhibit attached at the end of this memo identifies several potential improvements based on this review. Improvements identified in this memo are recommended for the applicant to construct at the time of site plan to achieve the TDM reduction target and mitigate tra*ic impacts. Street Impact Fee and the Roadway Capacity Plan At the time of building permit, the site will be subject to the Street Impact Fee (SIF). SIF funds for this site may be used for design and construction of projects identified in the Roadway Capacity Plan (RCP) Service Area ‘I’. RCP ‘Project II-11’ identifies intersection improvements at 49th Street and Burnet Road. Recommendations and Conclusions Based on the results of the NTA, ATPW has the following recommendations and conclusions: 1. During site plan review, the developer will be required to construct sidewalks and associated curb ramps on Ramsey Ave and W 48th St along the site’s frontage. 2. During the site plan review, the developer will be required to re-construct sidewalk on W 49th St along the site’s frontage 3. During site plan review, it is …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: SPC-2025-0244A Barton Creek Plaza Lot 2 ZAP DATE: March 17, 2026 ADDRESS: COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3801 S Capital of Texas Highway NB, Austin, Texas, 78704 5 APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER: BCP Building II, LLC AGENT: Mahoney Engineering, LLC (Pablo Martinez) (512) 910-3874 CASE MANAGER: Randall Rouda Randall.Rouda@austintexas.gov (512) 978-3338 MODIFICATION: After further consultation between the applicant and the TPW Review Team, the recommended action has been changed to remove the prior condition of approval. The applicant has instead modified the proposed Plan Set to include a note committing to future bicycle parking on site when bicycle facilities become available along the street frontage on Capital of Texas Highway. The revised Plan Set is attached. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit. with the following Condition of Approval: SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Transportation: All prior comments remain with the following exception: Capital of Texas Highway does not currently offer safe bicycle access to the site. When such access becomes available, the site would benefit from additional bicycle parking. A note has been placed on the Plan Set committing to the addition of on-site bicycle parking when off-site bicycle access becomes available. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUTATION CRITERA A. The following evaluation is included to provide staff position on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. Section 25-5-145 of the Land Development Code states: “The Planning Commission shall determine whether the proposed development or use of a conditional use site plan complies with the requirements of this section. A conditional use site plan must: B. 3. Have building height, bulk, scale, setback, open space, landscaping, drainage, access, traffic circulation, and use that is compatible with the use of an abutting site; Staff Response: The site plan complies with all requirements of the Land Development Code. 05 SPC-2025-0244A - Barton Creek Plaza Lot 2; District 51 of 6 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q OWNER: BCP BUILDING II, LLC 6031 CONNECTION DRIVE, SUITE 200 IRVING, TEXAS 75039-2601 ENGINEER: 1 1 MAHONEY ENGINEERING, LLC 9501 MENCHACA ROAD, SUITE B200 AUSTIN, TX 78748 (512) 910-3874 UTILITIES: ELECTRICITY PROVIDER: WATER PROVIDER: WASTEWATER: DISPOSAL PROVIDER: AUSTIN ENERGY CITY OF AUSTIN CITY OF AUSTIN CITY OF AUSTIN S U B M I T T E …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH, 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 Empty, FA Committee Chair Empty, CSE Committee Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 3/16/2026 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 February 17th, 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 Planning Council officer training 9. Discussion and interview of HIV Planning Council member interests: a. Kathleen Irwin b. Deondre Moore DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 10. Discussion and voting approval of HIV Planning Council member interests: a. Kathleen Irwin b. Deondre Moore 11. Discussion and approval of Conflict of Interest (COI) policy 12. Discussion and approval of Focus Group questions COMMITTEE UPDATES 13. Care Strategies and Engagement Committee 14. Finance and Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 15. 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 …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026, AT 5:00 P.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS, ROOM 1111 4815 MUELLER BLVD. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation 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 Natalie Leone, 512-974- 3428, natalie.leone@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Susan Somers, Chair Daniel Kavelman, Parliamentarian Deshon Brown Heather Buffo Kevin Chen Nathan Fernandes Justin Jacobson Varun Prasad Joshua Sorin Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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 Urban Transportation Commission Regular meeting on 2/3/2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Transit Enhancement Program Update. Presentation by Max Schwartz, Program Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. Austin Core Transportation Plan Update. Presentation by Michelle Marx, Transportation Officer, and Cole Kitten, Division Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. Austin Transportation and Public Works Services and Budget Update. Presentation by Richard Mendoza, Director, Austin Transportation and Public Works. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. Approve a recommendation regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-20727 budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works. Approve proposed changes to Urban Transportation Commission By-laws. COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Update from Commissioner Chen from the Downtown Commission regarding actions taken at the February 18, 2026, meeting. Update from Commissioner Prasad from the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding actions taken at the February 25, 2026, meeting. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the February 17, 2026, meeting. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the February 2, 2026, and March 2, 2026, meetings. Update from Chair Somers from the City Council Mobility Committee regarding actions taken at the February 12, 2026, meeting. Update from Chair Somers from the Community Advisory Committee of the Austin Transit Partnership Board regarding actions …
URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 3, 2026 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Somers called the Commission Meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Nathan Fernandes – (District 2) Susan Somers, Chair - (District 4) Daniel Kavelman - (District 5) Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair - (District 9) Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Kevin Chen - (District 6) Justin Jacobson - (District 8) Deshon Brown (Mayoral) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Philip Wiley Santiago APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on 1/6/2026. The minutes from the meeting of 1/6/2026 were approved on a motion from Chair Somers, seconded by Vice Chair Schumacher, on an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Prasad and Sorin absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Long Range Population Forecasting. The commission received a presentation from Genest Lila Valencia, City Demographer, Austin Planning. 3. Curb Management Study. The commission received a presentation from Lewis Leff, Assistant Director, and Joseph Al-Hajeri, Parking Enterprise Manager, both from Austin Transportation and Public Works. 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 4. Sixth Street Design. The commission received a presentation from Anna Martin, Assistant Director, Austin Transportation and Public Works. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a recommendation to Council on Sixth Street Rebuild. Amendment 1: On a motion from Commissioner Kavelman, and a second from Commissioner Fernandes, the amendment was approved with a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Jacobson, Prasad and Sorin absent. Amendment 2: On a motion from Commissioner Schumacher, and a second from Commissioner Somers, the amendment was approved with a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Jacobson, Prasad and Sorin absent. Amendment 3: On a motion from Commissioner Buffo, and a second from Commissioner Schumacher, the amendment failed with a 4-3 vote, with Commissioners Jacobson, Prasad and Sorin absent. On a motion from Commissioner Kavelman, and a second from Commissioner Schumacher approved as amended with a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Jacobson, Prasad and Sorin absent. 6. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) South Mopac project. On a motion from Commissioner Kavelman, and a second from Commissioner Somers, approved as amended with a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Jacobson, Prasad and Sorin absent. 7. Approve proposed changes to Urban Transportation Commission By-laws. …
BYLAWS OF THE Urban Transportation Commission ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the board is: Urban Transportation Commission. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The purpose and duties of the board are as follows: transportation energy conservation matters grant applications; • • streets and highways; • bus and rail service; • pedestrian and bikeway programs and projects; • safety related programs and projects; • provision for the needs of the mobility impaired; • transportation franchise requests, renewals, rate adjustments, and hours of operation. The commission shall: • Review and make recommendations to the city council on all requests for taxicab permits, including annual permits and franchise permits. • Annually review and report to the city council on the City's transportation system, including policies and programs. • Review, study, and make recommendations to the Planning Commission on: transportation-related projects proposed for inclusion in the Capital Improvements Program; and plans and programs submitted by the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. • Receive and study public comments and suggestions in all areas of transportation. • In its deliberations: (1) recognize the relationship between transportation and economics, energy, safety, land use, neighborhood integrity, and environmental quality; and (2) consider transportation access to health care, employment, education, housing, and recreational facilities. • Seek to promote close cooperation between the city council, other city boards and commissions, city departments, and individuals, institutions, and agencies concerned with transportation-related activities so that all similar activities in the City may be coordinated to secure the greatest public welfare. • Perform any other duties assigned by City Council. ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP. (A) The board is composed of eleven members appointed by the city council. (B) A member serves at the pleasure of the city council. (C) Board members serve for a term of four years beginning March 1st on the year of appointment. (D) An individual board member may not act in an official capacity or speak on behalf of the board except through the action of a majority of the board in which the board identifies who is authorized to speak and identifies the actions the individual board member is authorized to take or topics on which the individual board member is entitled to speak. (E) A board member who is absent for three consecutive regular meetings or one-third of all regular meetings in a “rolling” twelve month timeframe automatically vacates the member’s position subject to the holdover provisions in …
ACT Plan Update Urban Transportation Commission Austin Transportation and Public Works | March 16, 2026 ACT Plan Purpose The ACT Plan is a Small Area Mobility Plan (SAMP) covering Downtown Austin and will be adopted by Council as an attachment to the ASMP It is an update to previous transportation focused efforts Downtown – dating back to 2000 Why are we updating the transportation plan for Downtown? changes in transit and bicycle planning changes in highway improvements serving Downtown changes in national best practices on urban street design disruptions to traditional mobility The ACT Plan will create a unified vision for transportation Downtown and align the many projects and initiatives under one actionable plan to help accomplish the goals in the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan. 2 2 ACT Plan Process 2018 - Phase 1 data collection effort 2019 - Phase 2 plan development 2020 - Planning put on hold 2022 - Planning recommences August - October 2022 - Public Engagement Phase 1 November 2022-March 2023 - Public Engagement Phase 2 September 2022-December 2024 - Project and Plan Development February-May 2025 - Draft Plan Review & Public Engagement Phase 3 (Council adoption postponed) June 2025-March 2026 - Revised Final Draft Plan & Council adoption process 3 Public Engagement Worked with Downtown Austin Alliance to form a project Working Group Identified more than 80 Downtown stakeholders Held public events, pop-ups, community meetings, and online surveys throughout downtown and outside of downtown Integrated with other Downtown focused projects and programs (e.g., Palm District, Project Connect, etc.) Identified more than 20 different focus populations to ensure diverse feedback 4 4 Plan Review Timeline February 24, 2025 – Design Commission March 4, 2025 – Urban Transportation Commission March 11, 2025 – Planning Commission March 20, 2025 – Council Mobility Committee March 26, 2025 – Joint Sustainability Committee February 18, 2026 – Downtown Commission March 3, 2026 – Urban Transportation Commission March 5, 2026 – Council Mobility Committee March 26, 2026 – City Council 5 What We Heard Support for pedestrian-first, human-centered design elements Support for current and future transit-priority lanes and protected bike lanes Support for quick build options at lower cost for more facilities in the short term Provide …
Transit Enhancement Program Update Austin Transportation and Public Works | March 16, 20216 Max E. Schwartz AICP, PTP – Capital Improvement Program Manager Agenda ▪ Program Background ▪ Program Overview ▪ Program Accomplishments ▪ Future Work 2 Program Background ▪ Program Mission ▪ Inter-local Agreement with CapMetro 3 Program Background Transit Supportive Plans & Policies 4 Program Background Transit Supportive Plans & Policies ~$50 million of transit work identified in report. 5 Program Background Transit Enhancement History ▪ 2015 – CapMetro and Transportation and Public Works (TPW) staff meet bi-weekly as the Transit Priority Working Group ▪ 2018 – Interlocal agreement (ILA) signed between CapMetro and City for design and construction of operations, access and safety improvements ▪ 2019 – City Council adopts the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP), including specific policy objectives to support transit ▪ 2020 – Austin voters approve the 2020 Safety and Active Transportation Bond, including $19M for Transit Enhancement projects ▪ 2021 – Austin’s updated Transportation Criteria Manual (TCM) is approved by Council, including a chapter dedicated to transit ▪ 2023 – TPW finalizes the Transit Enhancement Infrastructure Report 6 Program Overview Partnering to Improve Transit Operations Improvement Access Improvement Project Coordination 7 Program Overview Work Categories 8 Program Accomplishments 1 Transit Enhancement Infrastructure Report 2+ miles of Transit Priority Lanes 5 Transit Queue Jump Signals 66 Access Improvements 82 Bus Stop Upgrades 9 Program Accomplishments 2020 Bond Allocation $19 Million Total 2.73M, Unencumbered Estimated Completion: End of FY 27 $0.9M Set Aside CAMPO Grants/SS4A $1.07 M In Design $3.2M In Construction $11.1 M, Spent 10 Project Highlights Transit Priority Lanes Guadalupe Infill E 12th and Airport 11 Project Highlights Transit Priority Lanes Trinity and San Jacinto - MetroRapid Support 12 Thank you Program Team Richard Mendoza P.E., M.P.A Director Jim Dale P.E. Deputy Director Anna Martin P.E. Assistant Director Eric Bollich P.E., PTOE Managing Engineer Max Schwartz AICP, PTP Capital Improvement Program Manager Daniil Kontsevoy Capital Improvement Program Manager 13
ACT Plan Update Urban Transportation Commission Austin Transportation and Public Works | March 16, 2026 ACT Plan Purpose The ACT Plan is a Small Area Mobility Plan (SAMP) covering Downtown Austin and will be adopted by Council as an attachment to the ASMP It is an update to previous transportation focused efforts Downtown – dating back to 2000 Why are we updating the transportation plan for Downtown? changes in transit and bicycle planning changes in highway improvements serving Downtown changes in national best practices on urban street design disruptions to traditional mobility The ACT Plan will create a unified vision for transportation Downtown and align the many projects and initiatives under one actionable plan to help accomplish the goals in the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan. 2 2 ACT Plan Process 2018 - Phase 1 data collection effort 2019 - Phase 2 plan development 2020 - Planning put on hold 2022 - Planning recommences August - October 2022 - Public Engagement Phase 1 November 2022-March 2023 - Public Engagement Phase 2 September 2022-December 2024 - Project and Plan Development February-May 2025 - Draft Plan Review & Public Engagement Phase 3 (Council adoption postponed) June 2025-March 2026 - Revised Final Draft Plan & Council adoption process 3 Public Engagement Worked with Downtown Austin Alliance to form a project Working Group Identified more than 80 Downtown stakeholders Held public events, pop-ups, community meetings, and online surveys throughout downtown and outside of downtown Integrated with other Downtown focused projects and programs (e.g., Palm District, Project Connect, etc.) Identified more than 20 different focus populations to ensure diverse feedback 4 4 Plan Review Timeline February 24, 2025 – Design Commission March 4, 2025 – Urban Transportation Commission March 11, 2025 – Planning Commission March 20, 2025 – Council Mobility Committee March 26, 2025 – Joint Sustainability Committee February 18, 2026 – Downtown Commission March 3, 2026 – Urban Transportation Commission March 5, 2026 – Council Mobility Committee March 26, 2026 – City Council 5 What We Heard Support for pedestrian-first, human-centered design elements Support for current and future transit-priority lanes and protected bike lanes Support for quick build options at lower cost for more facilities in the short term Provide …
Austin Transportation and Public Works Services and Budget Urban Transportation Commission March 3, 2026 Austin Transportation & Public Works We are a highly reliable organization that builds and maintains mobility infrastructure for our community. Responsible for a wide range of transportation, mobility, and safety functions across the community Works with all modes of transportation and numerous Austin-area partners and agencies Ensures the transportation system is safe, reliable, and well-maintained By the Numbers $240+ million operating budget 1000+ employees 7 service areas 2 Our Network 7,979 lane miles of streets 1,216 traffic signals 75 miles of alleys 101 pedestrian hybrid beacons 4,000 miles curb and gutter 784 CCTV cameras 466 major bridges 810 culverts and pipes 20 pedestrian bridges 197,038 traffic signs 980 centerline miles of longline 6,900 crosswalks 2,900 miles of sidewalks 41,600 specialty markings 458 miles of bike lanes 139 miles of urban trails 300,000 trees 313 acres mowed + more! 3 Mobility Impacts to the Community Safe and Reliable Infrastructure • Street network • Crosswalks • Bridges • Sidewalks • Traffic Signals Accessible Mobility Options • Effective traffic signage and wayfinding • Expanding urban trail system • Bicycle infrastructure for all ages and abilities • Sufficient crossing guards at Austin schools • Crosswalks near libraries, parks, & bus stops 4 Our Structure Richard Mendoza Director Jim Dale Deputy Director Business Support Services Office of the Director Street and Bridge Operations Transportation Engineering Services Transportation Operations Services Civil Engineering Services Transportation Planning Finance • • Human Resources • Data & Technology Services • Performance Management Equity • • Public Information • District Office • Administration • Legislative Affairs Maintenance • Utilities & Structures • Pavement Operations Infrastructure Operations • • Transportation Engineering • Project Delivery • Active Transportation • Vision Zero • Signs and Markings • Arterial Management • Urban Forestry • Parking Enterprise • • Office of the City Engineer Sidewalks and Urban Trails • Community Services Emergency Management Logistics • • Strategic Projects Systems Development • • • Right of Way • Office of Special Events • Transportation Development Services Land Development Engineering • 5 ATPW Funding Sources Operating Budget Funding Source Description Proper Use Transportation User Fee (TUF) Based on land use type and trip generation (estimated $21.80 / month per household in FY26) Operations and maintenance of mobility assets and small-scale capital investments Temporary Use of Right-of-Way (TURP) Based on amount of …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation 20260316-005: Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 Budget WHEREAS, in many years, a majority of Neighborhood Cost Share Program projects under the Neighborhood Partnering Program have been for park improvements, not transportation-related items; WHEREAS, there is no dedicated budget item or maintenance crew dedicated to vertical safety infrastructure in bikeways, crosswalks, and Vision Zero projects (i.e. elineators, flex posts, Ziclas, etc), with the responsibility being absorbed by the ATPW Signs and Markings Division; WHEREAS, if the City of Austin maintains the current levels of funding from the Transportation User Fee/ Transportation Fund for sidewalk rehabilitation and urban trails maintenance, Austin Transportation and Public Works (ATPW) estimates the 10-year maintenance backlog costs to make the systems “functionally acceptable” would be $323-$523 million for sidewalks and $32 million for urban trails; DRAFT WHEREAS, the City Council approved $10 million in Conditional Obligation Bonds to fill sidewalk project funding gaps in Fiscal Year 2025–2026, to serve as “bridge financing to maintain construction continuity, retain skilled labor and institutional knowledge, and prevent rising costs from project delays;” WHEREAS, in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget, ATPW estimated a projected revenue increase from Transportation Use Fee funds of $14,760,755 in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 with a projected fee increase of 8.3% ($1.81 per month for a typical Single Family Residential Bill); WHEREAS, without additional capital funding, ATPW estimates there will only be $2 million for new sidewalk construction in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (anticipated from Parking Transportation Management District and Sidewalk Fee in Lieu funding); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends that ATPW fund the following maintenance priorities out of any increase in the Transportation User Fee ($8.8 million, total): ● $15.4 million in sidewalk rehabilitation, a 100% increase from $7.7 million in FY 26, to reduce the 10-year backlog of sidewalk rehabilitation projects from $323-$523 million (at existing funding levels) to $246-446 million (31%- 14.7% reduction); ● $1 million in urban trails maintenance, a 150% increase from $0.4 million in FY 26, to reduce the 10-year backlog in Urban Trail repair needs from $32 million (at existing funding levels) to $22 million (31% reduction) ○ If ATPW feels this is already budgeted within Signs & Markings, the UTC recommends that the funding be broken out as a separate budget item within the division; ● $0.5 million and a dedicated maintenance crew for Vertical Safety to replace and repair …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026, 5:00 PM CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Economic Prosperity Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Chelsea Pfeifer at chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2498. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Appointment Nicole Tomaszewski Ofelia Zapata District 1 District 2 Raquel Valdez Sanchez (Vice Chair) District 3 Michael Nahas VACANT Shakeel Rashed CALL TO ORDER District 4 District 5 District 6 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Commissioner Zain Pleuthner VACANT Appointment District 7 District 8 Aaron Gonzales (Chair) District 9 Aditi Joshi Jake Randall District 10 Mayor The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. 2. Approve a revised version of Recommendation 20251119-010: Pensions and OPEB Benefits based on additional information received from stakeholders. Approve an impact assessment framework and recommendation approval guidelines for the Economic Prosperity Commission. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Chelsea Pfeifer at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission please contact Chelsea Pfeifer at 512-974-2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov.
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Economic Prosperity Commission Recommendation Number: 20260225-006 : Revised Version of Pensions and OPEB Benefits Recommendation Rationale: The following is an update to the Economic Prosperity Commission’s update regarding Pensions. This document should be the authoritative document regarding the Commission’s stance should it be enacted and voted on by a majority of commission members. This recommendation that was previously made has been updated to reflect community input and feedback since the initial vote as well as new information that was not known regarding this issue at the time it was introduced. Given the large amount of information that is still not known by commission members regarding this issue, given that none of us are licensed financial auditors with retirement planning experience, and the economic impact and significance on everyday city employees’ lives, we have removed many provisions from the previous recommendation. In addition, we have learned that the status of city pensions has changed since the Annual Financial Comprehensive report was issued. Many of the provisions that remain from the initial recommendation cover reporting, given the potential impact on the city’s financial health, we believe that more information will be helpful for all community leaders and elected officials to earlier identify periods of misaligned financial expectations and potential risks. Recommendation: WHEREAS, City Council created the Economic Prosperity Commission to advise the council on matters related to job creation and the City of Austin is one of the largest employers in Austin and retirement benefits make up a large percentage of the compensation of City of Austin employees. WHEREAS, City Council the financial health of the City of Austin’s government is a signal used by employers to decide where to create jobs. WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report says “The deficit in governmental unrestricted net position is largely due to the net pension liability of $2.3 billion and other postemployment benefits (OPEB) liability of $1.9 billion.” WHEREAS, the Legacy Liability of all 3 pensions is expected to increase. The police pension’s increases until 2030, COAERS until 2031, and the firefighter’s until 2032. . WHEREAS, the payments to reduce the Legacity Liability will exceed $190 million in 2028. And those payments will continue until 2051 for the police pension, until 2053 for COAERS, and until 2055 for the firefighters’. WHEREAS, the City of Austin has not formally set aside saved any money to pay for “other …
