Austin Water (AW) Capital Improvement Program AW Contract Payments to Small and Minority Business Charles Celauro, Assistant Director of Engineering & Technical Services Water and Wastewater Commission | September 16, 2026 AW Contract Payments to Small and Minority Business Data set includes contract payments for Delivery Order (DO), Purchase Order (PO), Contract (CT) Data set does not include payments to Solicitation Number (CLM#) which relates to a Master Agreement (MA). The result in this data set would understate participation. Data includes contracts with and without MBE/WBE Goals. Not all contracts require MBE/WBE Goals. Data set is from Calendar Years 2016 to 2026 (10 + Years) Data set includes over 3,400 contracts Data source is City of Austin's eCAPRIS (Capital Project Reporting and Information System) 2 AW Contract Payments to Small and Minority Business Contract Payments Percent of Contract Total Contract Payments $1,567,724,307 African American Hispanic Asian Native American Women-Owned Business (WBE) TOTAL MBE/WBE $16,888,007 $235,251,877 $30,209,962 $6,002,311 $103,519,791 $391,871,948 1.1% 15.0% 1.9% 0.4% 6.6% 25.0% 3 AW Contract Payments to Small and Minority Business Current Engineering Contract MBE/WBE Goals Current Construction Contract MBE/WBE Goals Gilleland Wastewater Interceptor NE Plant Expansions for Wild Horse, Taylor Ln, and Pearce Ln 1.49% 4.30% 2.66% 1.51% 2.77% 2.75% 2.75% 2.62% 11.20% 9.64% Pino Lane Wastewater Improvements Hornsby Bend BMP Headworks Improvements African American Hispanic Asian / Native American Women-Owned Business (WBE) TOTAL MBE/WBE 0.90% 5.34% 0.42% 1.69% 8.35% 0.65% 2.66% 0.37% 1.44% 5.12% African American Hispanic Asian / Native American Women-Owned Business (WBE) TOTAL MBE/WBE Data Source: Austin Finance Online 4 Building Austin’s water future, together. Austin Water
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Judah Rice, Chair Jeffrey Acton August Harris III CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order or, for remote participation, no later than noon the day before the meeting, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on July 15, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Updates on projects from the Operations Committee workplan. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action to recommend the Historic Sign Standards to the Historic Landmark Commission for adoption. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Cara Bertron at Austin Planning at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Operations Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS X__ Judah Rice, Chair X__ Jeffrey Acton X__ August Harris III CALL TO ORDER 11:06 a.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DRAFT MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on May 20, 2026. MOTION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting on May 20, 2026 on a motion by Commissioner Acton, Commissioner Rice seconding. Vote: 2-0. Commissioner Harris abstained. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Operations Committee workplan. • Commissioners discussed potential projects for the committee to work on for the remainder of 2026 and through 2027. • Commissioners identified next steps for several projects and agreed to take on projects based on individual interest and time. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action on Historic Sign Standards. • The committee will discuss the Historic Sign Standards at its August 19 meeting. • Photographs will be added when available, before the standards are recommended to the Historic Landmark Commission for adoption. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 12:49 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Environmental Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nicole Corona, 737-291-3084, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Mariana Krueger, Chair Jennifer Bristol, Vice Chair Haris Qureshi, Secretary Richard Brimer Isabella Changsut Annie Fierro AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Justin Fleury Martin Luecke Allison Morrison David Sullivan The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on August 19, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the City of Austin's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System permit. Presentation by Jacob Johnson, Environmental Program Coordinator, Austin Watershed Protection. Sponsored by Secretary Qureshi and Commissioner Sullivan. 3. Staff briefing to provide an update on Austin City Council action taken at the May 21, 2026, and July 23, 2026, meetings and to discuss next steps regarding the area commonly known as Dog's Head, bounded by the Colorado River, US Highway 183, and State Highway 130. Presentation by Liz Johnston, Environmental Officer, Austin Watershed Protection. Sponsored by Commissioners Brimer and Sullivan. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 4. Update from the Dog’s Head Working Group regarding the meetings on September 10, 2026. COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Update from the Urban Forestry Committee regarding the meeting on September 14, 2026. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City Code requires at least two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume that if there is no objection from other members expressed at the meeting, the members’ silence indicates approval for staff to include on the next agenda. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 The Environmental Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Krueger called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Mariana Krueger, Chair Jennifer Bristol, Vice Chair Richard Brimer Justin Fleury Martin Luecke Allison Morrison David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Isabella Changsut PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on August 5, 2026. The minutes from the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on August 5, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Luecke and Morrison were off the dais. Secretary Qureshi and Commissioner Fierro were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Name: 5811 Southwest Parkway Site-Specific SOS Amendment, C20-2026-008 Applicant: Thompson Land Engineering Location: 5811 Southwest Parkway, Austin, Texas, 78735 Council District: 8 1 Staff: Leslie Lilly, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, Austin Watershed Protection, 512-535-8914, leslie.lilly@austintexas.gov; Sean Watson, Environmental Program Coordinator, Austin Watershed Protection, 512-963-2167, sean.watson@austintexas.gov Applicant Request: In response to Council Resolution No. 20190131-040, consider a site- specific amendment to City Code Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), as minimally required to address development at the site located at 5811 Southwest Parkway. Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Secretary Qureshi and Commissioner Fierro were absent. The motion to recommend the project 5811 Southwest Parkway Site-Specific SOS Amendment, C20-2026-008, located at 5811 Southwest Parkway, to Council was approved on Chair Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Secretary Qureshi and Commissioner Fierro were absent. The following amendment was made by Commissioner Brimer, seconded by Commissioner Sullivan, and approved on an 8-0 vote. Secretary Qureshi and Commissioner Fierro were absent. The amendment was to add the inclusion of dark sky building practices into the recommendation. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 3. 4. Update from the Artificial Turf Working Group regarding future meeting dates. The update was given by Commissioner Sullivan. Update from the Dog’s Head Working Group regarding the meeting on August 6, 2026, and future meeting dates. The update was given by Vice Chair Bristol. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Staff briefing …
MS4 Permit Update Environmental Commission | September 16, 2026 From The Top ▪ MS4 = Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System ▪ Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit that allows Austin to convey stormwater and discharge to waterways ▪ Prohibit non-stormwater discharges ▪ Reduce pollutants to the Maximum Extent Practicable ▪ Originates from the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Program as part of the Clean Water Act ▪ 1990 – Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issues NPDES Stormwater Phase I rule ▪ 1992 - City of Austin applies for EPA MS4 permit ▪ 1998 - EPA authorizes Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to develop and implement TPDES program ▪ 2006 - TCEQ issues Phase I MS4 permit to COA 2 MS4 Permit ▪ Tells the City what needs to be done ▪ Broken up into 8 Minimum Control Measures ▪ Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements are now included in MS4 permits ▪ Five-year permit cycle ▪ Annual reporting ▪ Periodic TCEQ audits 3 Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) ▪ SWMP informs TCEQ how COA will fulfill permit requirements ▪ Collection of best management practices and quantified targets ▪ Over 100 targets across various City of Austin departments ▪ Targets include activities staff has control over 4 Who’s Involved? Section of the SWMP MS4 Maintenance Activities Post Construction Stormwater Control Measures Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations Industrial and High Risk Runoff Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Core Contributing Departments WPD, ARR, TPW WPD, DSD, PLAN WPD, AW, ARR, AFD WPD, ARR, TPW, AFD, AUS, FMS, APR, AW WPD, AW, DSD, AFD DSD Public Education, Outreach, Involvement and Participation WPD, ARR, AW Monitoring, Evaluating and Reporting WPD Total Maximum Daily Loads WPD- Austin Watershed Protection, ARR – Austin Resource Recovery, TPW – Transportation and Public Works, DSD – Austin Development Services, PLAN – Austin Planning, AW – Austin Water, AFD – Austin Fire, AUS – Austin Bergstrom International Airport, FMS – Fleet Mobility Services, APR – Austin Parks, HSO – Homeless Strategies Office WPD, AW, HSO 5 Current Status ▪ TCEQ audit in July 2026 resulted in General Compliance (no violations) ▪ TCEQ issued a draft permit June 2026 as part of Austin’s permit renewal process ▪ Potential to have new permit by end of the fiscal year ▪ Minimal TCEQ edits/additions compared to the current permit ▪ Once the permit is issued,180 days to submit …
Dog’s Head Update to Environmental Commission Liz Johnston, Environmental Officer Watershed Protection Department | September 16, 2026 Dog’s Head Update This presentation is focused on items primarily related to Austin Watershed Protection and will provide an overview on the following topics: ▪ Site Context ▪ May Council action ▪ July Council action ▪ Regulatory Comparison Table ▪ Floodplain Update ▪ Next Steps, including brief explanation of a regulatory plan ▪ Q&A 2 Property Information ▪ Annexed into Full Purpose May 2026 ▪ District 3 & 2-mile ETJ ▪ Colorado River & Carson Creek ▪ Bounded by Colorado River to north & east ▪ Previously used as sand/gravel mining operations Colorado River Watershed Carson Creek Watershed Watershed boundaries and creek centerlines Council District 3 boundaries. Information from Property Profile 3 US 183 Longhorn Dam Colorado River SH 71 Aerial imagery courtesy of NearMaps Dog’s Head Current and Historic Aerial Images 1940 2017 2026 Current Aerial Aerial imagery courtesy of Nearmap – May 2026 May 21, 2026 Council Action ▪ Development Agreement – 45-year contract (Item 38) ▪ Interlocal Agreement with Travis County granting City of Austin regulatory authority over the Dog’s Head (Item 39) ▪ Annexation Ordinance (Item 60) 7 July 23, 2026 Council Action ▪ Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone agreement with Travis County (Item 14) ▪ Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone preliminary project and financing plan (Item 15) ▪ Right-of-way vacation of portions of Hergotz Lane and Dalton Lane (Items 75 & 76) ▪ Annexation of 37 acres of right-of-way land (Item 106) ▪ Creation of TIRZ Zone, approval of boundaries, City participation rate, and appointment of the board of directors (Item 111) ▪ Development Agreement Amendment (Item 142) 8 Drainage & Environmental Regulatory Comparison Table (1 of 3) City of Austin Mining Reclamation May Development Agreement July Development Agreement Cut and Fill · Up to 4' allowed · 4'-8' administrative variance (with conditions) · 8+ Land Use Commission variance · Allowed to restore pits back to previous grade · Not applicable except in the CWQZ unless associated with necessary bank stabilization · No Change Critical Environmental Features (wetlands and springs/seeps) · Standard setback 150', may be administratively reduced to 50' · Wetlands protected per definition defined in 1987 US Army Corps of Engineers delination manual · Wetlands may be mitigation · Mining pits not exempt · Staff generally would allow mitigation for wetlands · Wetland protections do not apply if …
Dog’s Head Update to Environmental Commission Liz Johnston, Environmental Officer Austin Watershed Protection | September 16, 2026 Dog’s Head Update This presentation is focused on items primarily related to Austin Watershed Protection and will provide an overview on the following topics: ▪ Site Context ▪ May Council action ▪ July Council action ▪ Regulatory Comparison Table ▪ Floodplain Update ▪ Next Steps, including brief explanation of a regulatory plan ▪ Q&A 2 Property Information ▪ Annexed into Full Purpose May 2026 ▪ District 3 & 2-mile ETJ ▪ Colorado River & Carson Creek ▪ Bounded by Colorado River to north & east ▪ Previously used as sand/gravel mining operations Colorado River Watershed Carson Creek Watershed Watershed boundaries and creek centerlines Council District 3 boundaries. Information from Property Profile 3 US 183 Longhorn Dam Colorado River SH 71 Aerial imagery courtesy of NearMaps Dog’s Head Current and Historic Aerial Images 1940 2017 2026 Current Aerial Aerial imagery courtesy of Nearmap – May 2026 May 21, 2026 Council Action ▪ Development Agreement – 45-year contract (Item 38) ▪ Interlocal Agreement with Travis County granting City of Austin regulatory authority over the Dog’s Head (Item 39) ▪ Annexation Ordinance (Item 60) 7 July 23, 2026 Council Action ▪ Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone agreement with Travis County (Item 14) ▪ Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone preliminary project and financing plan (Item 15) ▪ Right-of-way vacation of portions of Hergotz Lane and Dalton Lane (Items 75 & 76) ▪ Annexation of 37 acres of right-of-way land (Item 106) ▪ Creation of TIRZ Zone, approval of boundaries, City participation rate, and appointment of the board of directors (Item 111) ▪ Development Agreement Amendment (Item 142) 8 Drainage & Environmental Regulatory Comparison Table (1 of 3) City of Austin Mining Reclamation May Development Agreement July Development Agreement Cut and Fill · Up to 4' allowed · 4'-8' administrative variance (with conditions) · 8+ Land Use Commission variance · Allowed to restore pits back to previous grade · Not applicable except in the CWQZ unless associated with necessary bank stabilization · No Change Critical Environmental Features (wetlands and springs/seeps) · Standard setback 150', may be administratively reduced to 50' · Wetlands protected per definition defined in 1987 US Army Corps of Engineers delination manual · Wetlands may be mitigation · Mining pits not exempt · Staff generally would allow mitigation for wetlands · Wetland protections do not apply if …
Environmental Commission – Dog’s Head Development Working Group Update: September 16, 2026 Prepared by Jennifer Bristol, Chair – Working Group June 17 – The Environmental Commission approved the formation of a working group to “organize and engage community stakeholders; advise the applicant, City of Austin (CoA), and City Council on the regulatory plan; and to make recommendations regarding the regulating plan.” Between June 20–29, the working group met for three meetings, two hours each, to make a recommendation to City Council on the TIRZ for the Dog’s Head Development. These first meetings had between 12 and 20 members of the working group in attendance. July 1 – The working group made a recommendation to the Environmental Commission, and it was unanimously passed. August 17 – The working group decided to form a subcommittee to meet with Endeavor and City staff. The committee consisted of two representatives of the existing neighborhoods on the Dog’s Head, PODER, and three commissioners. August 25 – The subcommittee met at City Hall with Council Member Duchen and his staff, staff from Council Member Valesquez’s office, Watershed staff, three commissioners, Endeavor, and its legal counsel. The goal of this group was to reach agreement on: 1. Pushing back the date for the Regulating Plan (achieved). 2. Reinstating the Environmental Commission (not yet achieved). 3. Establishing a working relationship with all parties. August 27 – Larger working group meeting. September 2 – Subcommittee meeting. 1. Agreed to look at the Regulating Plan recommendations together with Endeavor. 2. Agreed to tour the property. 3. Made requests to see some of the Phase One environmental studies. 4. Agreed that a letter would be sent from Endeavor to the CoA to formally request pushing back the Regulating Plan to March 2027 (task completed on September 10). September 8 – Subcommittee tour of the property with Endeavor. September 10 – Larger working group three-hour meeting to work on the draft of the Regulating Plan. 1. Commissioners Brimer and Bristol created and submitted recommendations as a framework for the others to contribute to and shape as a group. 2. Chair Kruger submitted recommendations for amendments to the Development Agreement that would enable some of the Regulating Plan recommendations and offer better protections for the environment moving forward. September 15 – Subcommittee met again. 1. Chair Kruger will give an update to the Environmental Commission. In total, 10 meetings totaling approximately 32 hours …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 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 VACANT Ofelia Zapata District 1 District 2 Raquel Valdez Sanchez (Vice Chair) District 3 VACANT Kevin Roberts 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 August 19, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of Austin Economic Development department strategy and listening session schedule. 3. 4. Discussion regarding permitting process reform for restaurants. Discussion regarding tool for tracking Council and Council Committee Meeting agenda items related to commission business. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding strengthening responsiveness to AI Labor Impacts in Austin. 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 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at Austin City Hall Boards and Commissions, Room #1101, Austin, TX 78701. Chair Gonzales called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:47 P.M. Commissioners in Attendance: Aaron Gonzales, Chair Raquel Valdez Sanchez, Vice Chair Aditi Joshi Michael Nahas Kevin Roberts Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jacob Randall Nicole Tomaszewski Ofelia Zapata Shakeel Rashed Zain Pleuthner 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. STAFF BRIEFINGS ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 Staff briefing regarding Economic Development Department updates on programs and initiatives. Presented by Mac Cummins, Director, Austin Economic Development and Ann Eaton, Assistant Director, Austin Economic Development. The presentation was made by Ann Eaton, Assistant Director, Austin Economic Development and Eric Ugalde, Chief Administrative Officer, Austin Economic Development. 3. Staff briefing regarding Levers of Economic Mobility. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Senior, Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. The presentation was made by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Senior, Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding language education programs access in workforce development. Withdrawn without objection. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding strengthening responsiveness to AI Labor Impacts in Austin. Discussed. The motion was withdrawn without objection. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and Possible Recommendation about Permitting process with Restaurants Chair Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m. without objection. 2
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DOWNTOWN COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Downtown 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 Ryan Sperling, 512-974-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ed Ishmael, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Pat Buchta David Carroll Kevin Chen Fang Fang Jennifer Franklin Gina Houston CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kimberly Levinson, Vice Chair Nathan McDaniel Charles Peveto Joe Silva Sania Shifferd Bat Taniguchi Philip Wiley AGENDA 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 Downtown Commission regular meeting of August 19, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Creative Reset Phase II: Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums. Briefing by Marjorie Flanagan, Division Manager, Cultural Education & Programs, ACME. 3. Staff briefing on the Central City District Plan. Briefing by Shanisha Johnson, Principal Planner and Chris Ryerson, Division Manager, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation regarding safety of large pedicabs. Presentation by Patricia Schaub and Ara O’Keefe, Pedicabbers for Progress and Regulation Reforms DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a recommendation regarding a Meridian Archer Rapid Gate Purchase. 6. Approve a recommendation regarding Homelessness, Behavioral Health and Public Order. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Ryan Sperling at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Downtown Commission, please contact Ryan Sperling, 512-974-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov
REGULAR MEETING DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 The Downtown Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 301 W 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Ishmael called the Downtown Commission Meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Ed Ishmael (Chair) Kimberly Levinson (Vice Chair) Pat Buchta David Caroll Sania Shifferd Philip Wiley Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Rebecca Bernhardt Kevin Chen Jennifer Franklin Gina Houston Nathan McDaniel Bat Taniguchi PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular meeting of June 17, 2026. The minutes were approved on Vice Chair Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Buchta’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Fang and Peveto were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding progress on the I-35 expansion. Presentation by Christiana Astarita, IH- 35 Capital Express Central, Downtown Project Manager; and Tommy Abrego, IH-35 Capital Express Central, University Project Manager. 1 Item 2 was taken up after Item 3 without objection. The presentation was made by Christiana Astarita, IH-35 Capital Express Central, Downtown Project Manager; and Tommy Abrego, IH-35 Capital Express Central, University Project Manager. 3. Presentation regarding the opening of The Confluence. Presentation by John Rigdon, Chief Planning and Design Officer, Waterloo Greenway. Presentation by John Rigdon, Chief Planning and Design Officer, and Melissa Ayala, Vice President of Government Relations, Waterloo Greenway. 4. Presentation regarding Urban Pulse Mapping’s program for urban forest mapping. Presentation by Andrew Lane, Founder, Urban Pulse Mapping. Presentation by Andrew Lanem, Founder, Urban Pulse Mapping. 5. Update on Parks & Recreation Board activities related to Downtown Austin. Update by Commissioner Franklin. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned without objection at 7:15 p.m. 2
Pedicab Weight/Speed and Passenger Limits Downtown Commission Presentation Pedicabbers for Progress and Regulation Reforms Photo by Adam Greenfield Bicycle Advisory Council Recommendations • Pedicab Access During Street Closures and Special Events (2017) • Electric-Assist Pedicabs and Group Cycles (2019) • Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (2019) Pedestrian Advisory Council Recommendation • Electric-Assist Pedicab Regulation (2019) Urban Transportation Commission Recommendations • Pilot Program for E-Bike Pedicabs (2017) • Authorizing Electric-Assist Pedicabs and Group Cycles (2019) Letters of Public Support • Bike Austin (2019) • Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association (2019) • AURA (2019) • Austin pedicab industry (2019) Scan QR code for recommendations and other materials → https://dodecahedron-impala-44kk.squarespace.com Current code rules Capacity: • A Pedicab is limited to 3 passengers, regardless of age. Speed Limits: • Dense Crowds: Maximum speed of 5 MPH. (walking pace) • Sparse Pedestrian Areas: Maximum speed of 10 MPH. • On Roadway: Maximum speed of 15 MPH. -about the top speed under human power (unassisted) that is sustainable on level ground -high enough to mix safely with urban vehicle traffic speeds especially going up hills Safe Distances: • Dense Crowds: Always Maintain a minimum of 3 feet from pedestrians. • Sparse Pedestrian Areas: Maintain 5-7 feet distance. Examples of pedicab sizes: Multi-bench: 2 or more seat benches (“Six- seater”) Single Bench: 1 seat bench (“Three-seater”) Drivetrain (one- speed), shipped with this multi- bench model “WHEREAS, pedicabs provide transportation by bicycle for people of all ages and abilities” BAC 2017 recommendation Multi-bench pedicab with pedals removed, motor power only “PEDICAB means a chauffeured vehicle operated for compensation that has at least three wheels, is propelled by human power exerted through pedals, a belt or chain and gears, and that is capable of transporting passengers on seats attached to the vehicle.” Austin City Code 13-2-1(26) Definitions Photo by Main Street Pedicabs Multi- bench pedicab: back-to- back design (B2B) • Multi-bench pedicabs (empty): 250-400+ lbs • Batteries: 100-150+ lbs • Bluetooth Speaker: 0-35+ lbs • 4-6 adults: up to 1800+ lbs • Driver: up to 300+ lbs Compact cars and Electric Low Speed Vehicle (ESLV) 1500-2000 pounds 2500 pounds Photo by Main Street Pedicabs • Single-bench pedicab (empty): 150-200 lbs • Batteries: 0-100 lbs • Bluetooth Speaker: 0-35+ lbs • 1-3 adults: up to 900 lbs • Driver: up to 300+ lbs Photo by Valerie Tamburri Photos by Main Street Pedicabs Questions for possible Commission recommendations Should the current pedicab passenger …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Downtown Commission Recommendation Number_________________________: Meridian Archer Rapid Gate Purchase Recommendation WHEREAS the City of Austin is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of our citizens and visitors in public spaces; and WHEREAS the City of Austin is committed to ensuring the safety of those who participate in street-closure community events; and WHEREAS Austin has more than 1,000 special events permits issued annually, many of which require street closures and many of which occur downtown; and WHEREAS in recent years the number of attacks on street closure events in the US and worldwide has escalated; and WHEREAS after this Commission recommended the purchase of Meridian Archer 1200 Barriers which the City of Austin approved on April 2025, the City of Austin purchased 65 barriers which are currently in use; and WHEREAS although the barriers are working well at street closure events in preventing would- be perpetrators from causing injuries by vehicular assault other emergencies can and do occur on the streets and sidewalks of these enclosed street events necessitating emergency vehicle ingress and egress at the events; and WHEREAS emergency access into and out of these events can be slowed by the very barriers intended to enhance safety; and WHEREAS the Austin Police Department has identified the need for two Meridian Archer Rapid Gates that allows for faster emergency vehicle ingress and egress, and WHEREAS The Meridian Archer Rapid Gates are compatible with the Meridian Archer 1200 Barriers APD is currently using; and WHEREAS the City of Austin is committed to providing the Austin Police Department with the equipment needed to enhance, to the extent possible, the safety of street-closure community events to provide greater safety for Austinites, our guests, and visitors; and WHEREAS the Meridian quote for the two needed Rapid Gates and associated freight charges is $81,185.36 and is attached hereto. NOW THEREFORE we, the commissioners of the Austin Downtown Commission, do hereby strongly recommend and urge that the Austin City Council pass a resolution: Directing the City Manager to: Immediately appropriate funding in the amount of $81,185.36 to purchase two (2) Meridian Archer Rapid Gates and thereby further equip the Austin Police Department and Transportation and Public Works Department with equipment necessary to enhance pedestrian safety for Downtown activities and events. Motioned By: ________________________ Seconded By: _______________________ Date of Approval: Vote: ___-___ For: Against: Abstain: Absent: Vacant:
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Downtown Commission Recommendation Number: ___________________: Homelessness, Behavioral Health & Public Order WHEREAS the unhoused population in Downtown Austin is estimated to account for up to 13% of Austin’s unhoused population, and when you add the area north of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. to 38th Street central Austin the unhoused population there accounts for approximately 38% of the unhoused population in the City; and WHEREAS the Downtown Commission is charged with stewarding the Downtown Austin Plan (DAP) which makes addressing homelessness, behavioral health, and public order a major priority; and WHEREAS a goal of the in-progress Central City District Plan (which is intended as an update and expansion of the DAP) is to advance coordinated strategies to address homelessness, behavioral health, and public order; and WHEREAS the many organizations are working to address homelessness in Downtown; and WHEREAS in the past, according to Carrie Rogers, Austin’s Legislative Director, and as reported in The Texas Tribune: “organizations serving the population were often operating in silos with little coordination, making it harder to connect people experiencing mental health crises with the care they needed”; and WHEREAS No Wrong Doors, made up of 17 partner organizations, is beginning to facilitate the needed coordination amongst partner organizations; and WHEREAS one of those organizations, the Downtown Austin Alliance (the “DAA”) has as one of its top interconnected priorities, reducing unsheltered homelessness in downtown, improving public safety, and increasing access to behavioral health resources; and WHEREAS the DAA has recently had its Board of Directors approve a statement: Homelessness, Behavioral Health & Public Order (the “DAA Statement”); and WHEREAS the DTC, after carefully reviewing the DAA Statement, is in full agreement with its stated Positions on downtown homelessness; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Downtown Commission fully supports the DAA Statement, adopts the DAA Statement’s Positions as restated below, and recommends and urges the Austin City Council to take all actions necessary to implement the recommendations stated below: Position Statement 1: The Downtown Commission supports sustained investment in emergency shelter capacity, permanent supportive housing, and diversion programs that move people from downtown streets into stable housing and care. Position Statement 2: The Downtown Commission supports expanding funding for psychiatric crisis care beds, stepdown beds, and long-term care. Position Statement 3: The Downtown Commission supports expanding involuntary commitment authority to psychiatrists, physicians and their delegates. Position Statement 4: The Downtown Commission requests the …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS On Wednesday September 16, 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 Jose Reyes – Vice Chair William Dahlstrom Armando Gonzales Bryce Laake-Stanfield Anita Roberts Christopher Wilson Lucas Castillo Fansu Ku Amber Cress Neal Wendt CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES AGENDA 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Veteran Affairs Regular Meeting of August 19, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEM 2. Presentation and discussion by Tim Garcia, Texas State Coordinator, Team Red White and Blue on the programs and support they offer. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Discussion and vote on primary and alternate to represent the Commission on Veterans Affairs at the Joint Inclusion Committee. Discussion on the commission’s participation at the Annual Veteran’s Day Parade on 7 November 2026. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email 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 512-974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC), ROOM 2103 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint 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 Jordan Feldman at (512) 974-7288, Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Chair Betsy Greenberg, Vice Chair Alejandra Flores Chris Gannon CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Casey Haney Felicity Maxwell Lonny Stern AGENDA Speakers signed up for public communication will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee special called meeting on April 29, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. C20-2026-008 Barton Springs Zone SOS Amendment: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) to grant a site-specific amendment to City Code Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), as minimally required to address development at the site located at 5811 Southwest Parkway described in SPC-2025-0066C. This action concerns land located in the Barton Springs Zone. 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 Jordan Feldman at Austin Planning, at (512) 974-7288, Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee, please contact Jordan Feldman at (512) 974-7288, Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE DRAFT MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC), ROOM 2103 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened in a special called meeting on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Barrera-Ramirez called the meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee to order at 6:17 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Vice Chair Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Betsy Greenberg Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Felicity Maxwell Chris Gannon AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee regular meeting on April 15, 2026. The minutes from the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee on April 15, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on a 4-0 vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. C20-2025-16 Downtown Density Bonus Update Phase 1: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to repeal regulations related to Downtown Density Bonus Program and Rainey Street Subdistrict Regulations and establish new Downtown Density Bonus 400 (DDB400) and Downtown Density Bonus 850 (DDB850) combining districts, that grant additional building height and modifies uses and site development regulations, in exchange for affordable housing and other community benefits, for properties that are located Downtown. The motion to recommend the staff recommendation to Planning Commission failed on Commissioner Gannon’s motion due to a lack of a second. The item was moved forward to Planning Commission without a recommendation. 3. Officer Elections. Conduct elections for Chair and Vice Chair. Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez was elected as Chair on Commissioner Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on a 4-0 vote. Commissioner Greenberg was elected as Vice Chair on Commissioner Barrera- Ramirez's motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on a 4-0 vote. STAFF BREIFINGS 4. Staff briefing on the April 2026 Schedule of Active Code Amendments Gantt Chart. Presentation by Jordan Feldman, Principal Planner, Austin Planning. Not presented due to a lack of quorum. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None were discussed. ADJOURNMENT Chair Barrera-Ramirez adjourned the meeting at 6:55pm due to a lack of quorum. 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 …
5811 Southwest Parkway Site-Specific SOS Amendment SPC-2025-0066C Austin Watershed Protection | September 16, 2026 SOS Amendment ▪ 1992 Save Our Springs (SOS) ordinance adopted by citizen initiative ▪ Per 25-8-515, variances to SOS are not allowed ▪ Supermajority of Council must approve amendments to SOS ▪ Council Resolution #20190131-040 on January 31st, 2019 “The City Council initiates site specific amendments to the Land Development Code, including Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), as minimally required to address proposed redevelopment of the 3.026- acre site located at 5811 Southwest Parkway.” 2 The Site SPC-2025-0066C 3 Site Features ▪ Barton Creek Watershed ▪ Barton Springs Zone Classification ▪ Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone ▪ Full Purpose Jurisdiction ▪ Council District 8 ▪ All uplands (no Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ); no Water Quality Transition Zone (WQTZ) ▪ No Critical Environmental Features (CEFs) ▪ 3.026 Acres ▪ Existing Impervious Cover 33.9% (1.0258 acres or 44,683.848 sqft) 4 The Site 5 Background ▪ Originally developed as a mobile home park in the 70’s before the passage of the SOS Ordinance ▪ No water quality treatment provided and wastewater treatment was provided with septic system ▪ Site struggled with outdated septic systems and failing drain fields ▪ Redevelopment of the site was not possible using the 25-8-26 (Redevelopment Exception in the Barton Springs Zone) due to residential use ▪ SOS Amendment initiated by City Council in 2019 6 The Site 7 The Site 8 SOS Initiating Resolution ▪ January 31, 2019: City Council initiates a site-specific amendment to the Land Development Code, including Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), as minimally required to address proposed redevelopment of 5811 Southwest Parkway. ▪ Once a complete application for development has been filed by representatives of 5811 Southwest Parkway (submitted February 2025), the City Manager is directed to work with the applicant to minimize departure from code requirements while maximizing environmental protection and return to Council with an ordinance that: a) allows for no increase in existing impervious cover on the site; if feasible, identifies ways to decrease the amount of impervious cover; b) c) provides water quality treatment consistent with City Code Section 25-8-26 (Redevelopment Exception in the Barton Springs Zone) for all redevelopment areas and to the extent feasible for the entire site; incorporates additional environmental and resource-efficient strategies; and d) e) preserves the requirements of the Hill Country …
C20-2026-008 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2026-008 Site-Specific SOS Amendment. Description: Amends Land Development Code (LDC) 25-8 Article 13 Save Our Springs Initiative of the Land Development Code for proposed development at 5811 Southwest Parkway. Proposed Language: Consider an ordinance granting a site-specific amendment to City Code Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), as minimally required to address development at the site located at 5811 Southwest Parkway. This action concerns land located in the Barton Springs Zone. Summary of proposed code amendment The amendment under consideration is related to proposed development at 5811 Southwest Parkway and associated with SPC-2025-0066C. The property is located in the Barton Creek Watershed, in the Barton Springs Zone, and within the recharge zone of the Edwards Aquifer, which pursuant to current city code and the Save Our Springs (SOS) ordinance, requires non-degradation water quality treatment for all development and impervious cover limited to 15% Net Site Area (NSA). The 3.026-acre site located at 5811 Southwest Parkway is an abandoned mobile home park. To redevelop the site as a childcare facility (commercial), the owner is committed to no expansion of impervious cover and standards that meet and exceed all the requirements of the Barton Springs Zone redevelopment ordinance. The owner is also committed to incorporating additional environmental and resource-efficient strategies integrated into a healthy landscape, clustered development and hardscapes to preserve undisturbed space and trees, use of native plant species, and no use of toxic pesticides and herbicides. The SOS ordinance would limit the total impervious cover for the site to 15% Net Site Area (NSA) (0.4539 acres or 19,771.88 sqft). The proposed SOS amendment requests an impervious cover limit of 33.5% Gross Site Area (GSA) (1.01 acres or 43,995.60 sqft). The site currently has existing impervious cover of 33.9% (1.0258 acres or 44,683.848 sqft ). Lastly, because LDC 25-8-515 prohibits variances from the SOS Ordinance, a site-specific amendment to the SOS Ordinance approved by a supermajority of the City Council is necessary to allow the proposed development of 5811 Southwest Parkway. The proposed site-specific SOS amendments are being requested to allow the following improvements: • Removal of an abandoned mobile home park with outdated septic systems and failing drain fields • Construction of a childcare facility with a covered play area, sport court, and associated parking 1 C20-2026-008 Background: On January 31, 2019, City Council approved Resolution No. 20190131-040 to initiate …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, September 16, 2026, AT 2:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Bond Oversight Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nicole Hernandez, 512-974-7644, nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS Ramiro Diaz, Vice Chair Charles Curry Bob Libal Santiago Rodriguez John McNabb, Chair Zachary Bird Stephen Gonzalez Russell Korte Kenneth Standley Austin Wright 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 Bond Oversight Commission Regular meeting on June 17, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding 2016, 2018 and 2020 Bond Program Report. Presentation by Austin Capital Delivery Services Staff. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Nicole Hernandez or Delivery nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov , to request service or for additional information. 512-974-7644 Services, Capital Austin at at For more information on the Bond Oversight Commission, please contact Nicole Hernandez at 512-974-7644 or nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026, AT 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. If you have questions regarding speaker registration, please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith, Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg, Vice Chair (District 10) Ryan Puzycki, Secretary (District 7) Alejandra Flores, Parliamentarian (District 5) Luis Osta Lugo (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Andrew Cortes (District 4) Christian Tschoepe (District 6) Taylor Major (District 9) Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Steve Maddoux, 512-974-6080 Page 1 of 5 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2026-0046 - Howard Plaza; District 1 3127 East Howard Lane, Harris Branch 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Peter Pham W/LO to GR Request: Staff recommends GR-CO Staff Rec.: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Staff: Austin Planning C14-2026-0022 - 12900 North US 183; District 6 12900 North US Highway 183, Rattan Creek 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Nieman Properties Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) GR to CS-V-CO Recommendation Pending; Applicant Indefinite Postponement Request Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Austin Planning Staff: 4. Site Plan: SPC-2024-0393C - The Good Shepherd Anglican Church of Austin; District 1 2913 Ferguson Lane, Walnut Creek Location: Owner/Applicant: The Good Shepherd Anglican Church - Austin Agent: Request: Henderson Professional Engineers (Jennifer Henderson) 1) Site Plan with height over 25 feet in the W/LO Zone 2) Phased Site Plan duration …
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ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 1, 2026 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 MEETING MINUTES The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Greenberg called the Zoning and Platting Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Betsy Greenberg, Vice Chair Ryan Puzycki, Secretary Andrew Cortes Luis Osta Lugo Taylor Major Lonny Stern Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alejandra Flores, Parliamentarian David Fouts Christian Tschoepe Commissioners Absent: Hank Smith, Chair Scott Boone PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, August 18, 2026, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Major’s motion, Commissioner Osta Lugo’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Chair Smith and Commissioner Boone were absent. 1 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 1, 2026 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Site Plan SP-2021-0395C(XT2) - Indian Hills Multifamily Phase 1; District 1 Extension: Location: Owner/Applicant: Club Deal 116 Indian Hills TX LP Agent: Request: 11900 Decker Lake Road, Decker Creek Staff Rec.: Staff: 360 Professional Services, Inc. (Scott Foster, PE) The applicant requests a 5-year extension to an approved site plan from March 11, 2027 to March 11, 2032. Recommended Jennifer Bennett, 512-974-9002, jennifer.bennett@austintexas.gov Austin Development Services The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of a 5-year extension to an approved site plan from March 11, 2027 to March 11, 2032, for SP-2021-0395C(XT2) - Indian Hills Multifamily Phase 1; District 1, located at 11900 Decker Lake Road, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Major’s motion, Commissioner Osta Lugo’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Chair Smith and Commissioner Boone were absent. PERMANENT COMMITTEE UPDATES 3. Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee – Update pertaining to recommendations to the Planning Commission regarding proposed amendments to the Land Development Code for which review is required under Section 25-1-502 (Amendment; Review); requests to initiate amendments to the Land Development Code under Section 25-1-501 (Initiation). (Sponsored by Vice Chair Greenberg, Parliamentarian Flores, and Commissioner Stern) Update was given by Vice Chair Greenberg. 4. Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee – Update regarding recommendations to the Planning Commission on issues relating to the comprehensive plan, including proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan; …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0046 (Howard Plaza) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 3127 East Howard Lane ZONING FROM: W/LO SITE AREA: 8.37 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Peter Pham TO: GR CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GR-CO, Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses on the property: Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Bail Bond Services, Club or Lodge, Commercial Off-Street Parking, Drop Off Recycling Collection Facility, Exterminating Services, Funeral Services, Hotel/Motel, Off-Site Accessory Parking, Outdoor Entertainment, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Pawn Shop Services and Service Station. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 4, 2026: Granted the neighbors request for a postponement to September 15, 2026 by consent (6-0, R. Puzycki, A. Flores, S. Boone, A. Cortes and T. Major-absent); B. Greenberg-1st, D. Fouts-2nd. September 15, 2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 02 C14-2026-0046 - Howard Plaza; District 11 of 192 C14-2026-0046 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is an undeveloped 8.37 acre tract that fronts onto East Howard Lane. This lot was annexed by the City of Austin on December 31, 2007 (Case C7a-07-024) and received W/LO zoning in 2017 through case C14-2016-0119 (please see Area Case Histories below). The property owner has a site plan – case SP-2023-0053C - that is approved to permit four 15,000 sq. ft. buildings and a 7,200 pavilion on the site. Therefore, the applicant is requesting GR zoning to allow for office (professional office), religious assembly, indoor entertainment (wedding venue) and an indoor sports and recreation use (pickleball courts) within these structures on the property. The staff is recommending GR-CO, Community Commercial-Combining District, zoning for this site. The proposed GR-CO zoning will allow for office, civic and commercial uses on a tract of land that fronts onto an arterial roadway, East Howard Lane. The zoning will provide a transition across Howard Lane, to the planned residential uses to the north in the Cantarra Residential Neighborhood and to the east to the Mixed Residential Area in the Pioneer Crossing PUD. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning is consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Community Commercial district is intended for office and commercial uses serving neighborhood and community needs, including both unified shopping centers and individually developed commercial sites, and typically requiring locations accessible from major traffic ways. 2. The proposed zoning …
02 C14-2026-0046 - Howard Plaza; District 1114 of 192 02 C14-2026-0046 - Howard Plaza; District 1115 of 192 02 C14-2026-0046 - Howard Plaza; District 1116 of 192 02 C14-2026-0046 - Howard Plaza; District 1117 of 192 02 C14-2026-0046 - Howard Plaza; District 1118 of 192 02 C14-2026-0046 - Howard Plaza; District 1119 of 192 Permitting and Development Center | 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 | (512) 978-4000 Property Profile Report General Information Location: Parcel ID: Grid: 3127 E HOWARD LN 0252400803 MQ32 Planning & Zoning *Right click hyperlinks to open in a new window. Future Land Use (FLUM): No Future Land Use Map Regulating Plan: No Regulating Plan Zoning: Zoning Cases: Zoning Ordinances: PUD, W/LO C14-2016-0119 C14-2022-0037 C14T-02-0001 C814-96-0003 C814-96-0003.13 C814-96-0003.14 C814-96-0003.16 C814-96-0003.17 C814-96-0003.18 19990225-070b 20050728-077 20151217-79 20170302-049 20191017-064 20200604-033 20220901-118 20221027-051 970410-I Zoning Overlays: Green Building Mandatory: Pioneer Crossing PUD Wildland Urban Interface: Proximity Class - Within 150 feet of a wildland area Infill Options: -- Neighborhood Restricted Parking Areas: -- Mobile Food Vendors: Historic Landmark: Urban Roadways: -- -- No Zoning Guide The Guide to Zoning provides a quick explanation of the above Zoning codes, however, the Land Development Information Services provides general zoning assistance and can advise you on the type of development allowed on a property. Visit Zoning for the description of each Base Zoning District. For official verification of the zoning of a property, please order a Zoning Verification Letter. General information on the Neighborhood Planning Areas is available from Neighborhood Planning. Environmental Fully Developed Floodplain: FEMA Floodplain: Austin Watershed Regulation Areas: Watershed Boundaries: Creek Buffers: Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone: Edwards Aquifer Recharge Verification Zone: Erosion Hazard Zone Review Buffer: No No SUBURBAN Harris Branch CWQZ No No Yes Political Boundaries Jurisdiction: AUSTIN FULL PURPOSE Council District: 1 County: TRAVIS School District: Manor ISD, Pflugerville ISD Community Registry: Austin Lost and Found Pets, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Harris Branch Master Association, Inc., Harris Branch Residential Property Owners Assn., Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, North Gate Neighborhood Association , North Growth Corridor Alliance, Pflugerville Zoning Map Imagery Map Vicinity Map 02 C14-2026-0046 - Howard Plaza; District 1120 of 192 Independent School District, SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, TechRidge Neighbors The Information on this report has been produced by the City of Austin as a working document and is not warranted for any other use. No warranty is made by the City regarding …
Amanda Swor direct dial: (512) 807-2904 aswor@drennergroup.com September 8, 2026 Ms. Andrea Bates Austin Planning Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 Via Electronic Delivery Re: 12900 North U.S. 183 – C14-2026-0022 – Indefinite postponement request for the zoning application associated with the 5.796-acre piece of property located at 12900 North U.S. 183 Highway, Austin, Williamson County, Texas (the “Property”). Dear Ms. Bates: As representatives of the owners of the above stated Property, we respectfully request an indefinite postponement of the public hearing for the rezoning application (City of Austin case number C14-2026-0022) currently scheduled for Zoning and Platting Commission on September 15, 2026. Please let me know if you or your team members require additional information or have any questions. Thank you for your time and attention to this project. Very truly yours, Amanda Swor cc: Sherri Sirwaitis, Austin Planning Department (via electronic delivery) 03 C14-2026-0022 - 12900 North US 183; District 61 of 1
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN PERMIT REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2024-0393C ZAP DATE: September 15, 2026 PROJECT NAME: The Good Shepherd Anglican Church of Austin ADDRESS: 2913 Ferguson Lane COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 APPLICANT: The Good Shepherd Anglican Church of Austin AGENT: PROPERTY OWNER: Henderson Professional Engineers (Jennifer Henderson, PE) 512-942-5308 600 Round Rock West Drive, Suite 604 Round Rock, Texas 78681 The Good Shepherd Anglican Church of Austin (512) 825-2659 PO Box 141188 Austin, TX 78714 CASE MANAGER: Randall Rouda Randall.Rouda@austintexas.gov (512) 978-3338 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is approval of a Site Plan Permit to allow the development of a Religious Assembly (church) building on a 2.0 acres site in the W/LO-CO Zoning District. The development consists of a7’650 square foot building with parking, utilities, drainage and related improvements. A total of 26,213 square feet of Impervious Cover will be constructed with this Consolidated Site Plan. The site plan requires Land Use Commission approval for the proposed height of 29 feet 1 inch and the proposed duration until expiration of seven years from approval for a phased site plan. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Site Plan Permit with no special conditions. The applicant will be required to clear all remaining comments and pay fees and fiscal deposits prior to release of the Site Plan. PROJECT INFORMATION: SITE AREA: SITE’S ZONING WATERSHED WATERSHED ORDINANCE TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS Not required CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR PROPOSED ACCESS 86,989 square feet / 2.0 acres W/LO-CO Walnut Creek (Suburban) Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance None Ferguson Lane Allowed 0.25:1 None 70% None Required Proposed 0.12:1 55% 30% 36 FLOOR-AREA RATIO BUILDING COVERAGE IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE PARKING 04 SPC-2024-0393C - The Good Shepherd Anglican Church of Austin; District 11 of 13 The Good Shepherd Anglican Church of Austin SPC-2024-0393C 2 SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The property is currently vacant and consists of one lot in the W/LO Zoning District. The site is proposed to be developed as a Religious Assembly (church) use. The site will be developed with a church building, parking, private open space uses, drainage and utilities. The development has been fully reviewed as a Consolidated Site Plan and all substantive comments have been cleared. The W/LO Zone establishes a maximum building height of 25 feet, except that the Land Use Commission may approve a site plan with up to 35 feet in height. The proposed building height is 29 feet, 1 …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN EXTENSION REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SP-2021-0212C (XT2) ZAP HEARING DATE:September 15, 2026 PROJECT NAME: Riddell Homestead North ADDRESS OF SITE: 10800 Wayne Riddell Loop COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5 WATERSHED: Slaughter Creek JURISDICTION: Austin Full Purpose APPLICANT/ OWNER: AGENT: Nykea Keitt, WGI Barrett Chambers, OHT Partners 900 S Mopac Expressway, BdlgIII Suite 220 Austin, Tx 78746 Nykea Keitt, WGI 4700 Mueller Blvd Suite 300 Austin, TX 78723 (512) 669-5560 (512) 813-7125 (512) 669-5560 CASE MANAGER: Chris Sapuppo (512) 978-4556 chris.sapuppo@austintexas.gov PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a three (3) year extension to a previously approved site plan. The construction of a 348-unit multi-family development for residential use on a 16.67-acre site with associated parking, driveways, storm sewers, rain gardens, and water quality and utility improvements for a total of 360,286 sqft of impervious cover (49.6%). The project is located within the Slaughter Creek Watershed and is subject to all watershed protection regulations as set forth in Chapter 25 of the City of Austin Code of Ordinances. This project participates in the Affordable Housing program. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval to extend this site plan permit by three (3) years, from June 29, 2027 to June 29, 2030 based on the case meeting criteria from LDC Section 25-5-62(C). The applicant has included a justification letter explaining details of this site (see attached). 25-5-63(C) Extension of released site plan by the Land Use Commission: “the Land Use Commission may extend the expiration date of a released site plan beyond the date established by this chapter if the Land Use Commission determines that the request complies with the requirements for extension by the director under 25-5-62 (Extension of Released Site Plan by Director).” 25-5-62(C) The director may extend the expiration date of a released administrative site plan one time for a period of one year if the director determines that there is good cause for the requested extension; and “ (1) the director determines that: the site plan substantially complies with the requirements that apply to a new (a) application for site plan approval; (b) expectation that the site plan would be constructed; the applicant filed the original application for site plan approval with the good faith 05 SP-2021-0212C(XT2) - Riddell Homestead North; District 51 of 7 SP-2021-0212C(XT2) Riddell Homestead North (c) the applicant constructed at least one structure shown on the original site plan that is suitable …
Howard Plaza Subdivision 3127 E Howard Lane Manor, Texas 78653 512-470-0434 ppham@platrongroup.com Date: September 10, 2026 To: Nick Graham Hallstatt Drive Manor, Texas 78653 Subject: Zoning GR Response Letter for Event Venue Dear Mr. Graham, I am writing regarding the event venue at our Howard Plaza project. This letter follows the completion of the construction work and addresses certain concerns you raised prior to the start of construction in your area approximately two years ago. I would like to address some matters of interest to you: all the light poles we are installing are low-wattage (40 watts) and 15 feet tall; in the parking lot, we are installing only three of these poles, positioned one pole 30 feet, one pole 80 feet, and one pole 130 feet away from the fence separating the site from the residential area. All of the four buildings are being constructed with soundproofing features, including a window system that uses double-glazed glass up to one inch thick ( between argon and air trap), using 9 inches of open-cell spray foam insulation for the roof surface and 4 inches for the exterior walls with ¾” 3-layer stucco, 5/8” foam board, and double drywall of 5/8” thick. With all those technical specifications, we can be certain that the sound insulation capability reaches 90%, preventing sound from escaping the building. In accordance with our regulations, guests are not permitted to consume alcohol in the parking area or play loud music in outdoor areas every day after 9:00 PM during the summer (daylight saving time) and 8:00 PM during the winter. We do this because we know the next lot will be a KB home build in the future. At this time, we don't know if some tenants will be doing so yet, and some tenants even want to do an Event Venue location among the buildings (Building #1 at 1,300 feet in length, Building # 2 at 1,000 feet in length, Building # 3 at 800 feet in length, or Building # 4 at 165 feet in length). Even Buildings 1, 2, and 3 have a plot of land situated between them and the KB residential area. That place is too far from the KB residential area. We believe that the sound and noise would not be suitable for it. If you are concerned about noise from the parking lot in your area, I can propose that the …
Sirwaitis, Sherri Nick G Peter Pham RE: Zoning GR Response Letter for Event Venue Thursday, September 10, 2026 1:18:00 PM image001.png Conditional Use Permit Requirements and Process.docx From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Hi Nick, No, the staff has already made and posted our recommendation for the Commission’s consideration. The Cocktail Lounge use and Liquor Sales use that you cite below cannot be prohibited in a CO as they are not permitted or conditional uses in the GR base district. The first zoning district that these uses are allowed is in the CS-1 base district. Outdoor Entertainment is a conditional use in the GR base district. Therefore, this use would require a conditional use permit that would be noticed and heard at a public hearing at the Zoning and Platting Commission. Please see the regulations for a CUP that are attached. The City of Austin Law Department does not recommend public restrictive covenants with zoning cases. If you and the applicant come to an agreement about items that cannot be included in a conditional overlay, then you will need to consider if you want to enter into a private restrictive covenant to formalize those conditions. Sincerely, Sherri Sirwaitis Planner Principal, Current Planning Division Austin Planning 512-974-3057 sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Please note: E-mail correspondence to and from the City of Austin is subject to required disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. From: Nick G Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2026 1:02 PM To: Sirwaitis, Sherri <Sherri.Sirwaitis@austintexas.gov> Cc: Peter Pham Subject: Re: Zoning GR Response Letter for Event Venue External Email - Exercise Caution 02 C14-2026-0046 - Howard Plaza; District 11 of 6 Ms. Sirwaitis, Understood, thank you. Two questions so I know where things stand before Tuesday: 1. Will staff recommend adding the following to the conditional overlay for the September 15 hearing? Prohibited uses (on the same adjacency rationale the case report applies to Club or Lodge): Indoor Entertainment Outdoor Entertaiinment Theater Cocktail Lounge Restaurant (General) Liquor Sales Maximum height of 25 feet / one story; a 25-foot setback along the eastern property line with no structures or parking within it; maximum impervious cover of 70% and FAR of 0.25:1; and a 2,000-vehicle-trip-per-day limit (essentially the W/LO standards now in place, as set out in Section X of my memorandum). 2. Is there a path for a public restrictive covenant covering the items in Mr. Pham's letter, even if it isn't through …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION September 15, 2026 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. Members: Charlotte Davis, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Kamil Cook CALL MEETING TO ORDER AGENDA Trey Farmer Yael Glazer Harry Kennard Martin Luecke Raphael Schwartz Alison Silverstein 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 Regular Called Resource Management Commission Meeting on August 18, 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing on highlights of Austin Water’s 2026 Q2 Report on Water Management Strategy Implementation by Kevin Kluge, Water Conservation Division Manager, Austin Water. 3. Staff Briefing regarding Austin Water’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 GoPurple Pilot Incentive for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections by Katherine Jashinski, Supervising Engineer, Austin Water. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Recommend approval authorizing a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue the GoPurple pilot incentive program and issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for new commercial, mixed use and multi-family developments in the total aggregate amount of $4,000,000, not to exceed $1,500,000 per project for affordable housing projects exempt from the GoPurple reuse requirements and not to exceed $500,000 per project for all other projects. Funding in the amount of $4,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. 5. Recommend approval authorizing issuance of non-contractual rebates for Austin Energy Customer Energy Solutions (CES) during Fiscal Year 2026-27 that exceed the FY2027 City 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. …
Water Management Strategy Implementation REPORT Second Quarter 2026, April - June August 12, 2026 Contents Second Quarter Summary Water Conservation Updates Water Loss Reduction Updates Reclaimed Water and Onsite Reuse Updates Conservation Outreach Updates Water Supply Project Updates Water Use and GPCD Notes Regarding Data 2 Second Quarter Introduction The Water Management Strategy Implementation Report is intended to provide transparency and accountability regarding the execution of strategies from the 2024 Water Conservation Plan and the 2024 Water Forward Plan. The plans include proactive and substantial demand management strategies and innovative local supply strategies, but the hard work necessary to complete the strategies and meet the goals are illustrated in the implementation reports. Spring is a busy time for community engagement, particularly in-person events and media spots, as residents prepare landscapes for the summer. 51,000 feet of large-diameter leak detection Three reclaimed water projects move into the construction phase 2026 Texas Water conference, Austin Water received awards for: Publications, Austin Water’s Strategic Plan Digital Content, Austin Water Social Media Water Conservation, Landscape Transformation for New Single-Family Homes 3 Water Conservation Updates Staff attended 17 community events across the city to promote water conservation rebates and activities in Q2 Landscape Transformation Strategy Texas Water 2026 Water Conservation Award New pressure-reducing irrigation components added to mandatory irrigation inspections Enforcement of the 50% limitation of irrigation systems in new homes to be developed as a Rule (posting in October) Rebate application and enforcement processes transferred to Austin Water’s customer management system for better integration and customer support 4 Water Conservation Metrics Residential Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Drought Survival Tools Irrigation Upgrades Rainwater Harvesting Rebates WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Other Residential Programs Q2 2025-Q1 2026 Q2 2026 5 Water Conservation Metrics Commercial Rebate Programs 5 4 3 2 1 0 Approved Rebates 4 3 2 1 1 Bucks for Business Q2 2025-Q1 2026 Q2 2026 6 Water Conservation Metrics Compliance Assessments Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Landscape Irrigation Assessment Cooling Tower Assessment Vehicle Wash Assessment Q2 2025-Q1 2026 Q2 2026 Q2 2025-Q1 2026 Q2 2026 7 Water Conservation Strategy Milestones (Water Conservation …
Onsite Reuse and Centralized Reclaimed Briefing Austin Water | Resource Management Commission September 15, 2026 GoPurple Turns Two! Austin City Council Adoption on March 7, 2024 Code Changes for Onsite Water Reuse and Reclaimed Water Connections Affordability Strategies for Reuse Projects Community Benefit Charge increase ($0.15 per thousand gallons) to fund Reclaimed Water System expansion and Onsite Reuse programs Go Purple | AustinTexas.gov 2 GoPurple Incentive Activity April 2024-March 2026 AW GoPurple Site Plan Approvals Total Number of Projects Number of Reclaimed Projects Number of Onsite Water Reuse Projects • Exempt Affordable • Vested • Paid Fee in Lieu 56 20 36 7 4 5 • On average, 10 reclaimed water projects and 10 OWRS projects approved per year (for site development permits) 3 GoPurple Incentive Activity April 2024-March 2026 Type of Reuse Project Rebate for Reclaimed Main Extension Rebate for Onsite Reuse Systems Expedited Building Permit Review Rebate No Impact Fees for Non-potable Meters Assistance with PACE Program Reclaimed water 0 Onsite water N/A N/A 0 0 2 20 20 0 0 4 GoPurple Incentive Activity April 2024-March 2026 April 2024-March 2025 April 2025- March 2026 Total Number of Projects Permitted to Construct OWRS Estimated Potable Water Savings Number of Projects Dual Plumbing and Paying Fee in Lieu Fees in Lieu Collected 5 9 14 61.9 MGY 12.2 MGY 74.1 MGY 0 0 5 5 $682,720 $682,720 5 Workforce Development: Operator Training and Certification O&M training manual for onsite water reuse systems published December 2025 Certificate exam will be completed Summer 2026 Held workshop in June 2026 with local OWRS-adjacent trade and industry groups to get feedback on structuring an Austin Community College operator training course Partnering with Capital Area Workforce Solutions to utilize their upskilling services and funding Goal is to have ACC course ready for Fall 2026 (pending contract and curriculum completion) 6 Wastewater Mining UT WaterHub Project at 90% Design Estimated to save 280 MGY once operational 7 Centralized Reclaimed Water System, 2005 Centralized Reclaimed Water System, 2026 8 Reclaimed Water CIP Projects Complete the Core: In Design: 1. Oltorf St Reclaimed Water Main Phase 1 (complete) 2. Oltorf St Reclaimed Water Main Phase 2 (nearing completion) 3. Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main (in construction) 4. South 1st Street Reclaimed Water Main (awaiting easement acquisition) 5. West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main (in construction) In construction: …
