REGULAR MEETING OF THE LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026 AT 6:30 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS : Commissioner Appointment Commissioner Kitty McLeod, Vice Chair (she/they) District 1 Mariana Krueger (she/her) Appointment District 9 KC Shepherd Coyne, Chair (they/he) District 2 Devan Daniel (he/him) District 10 Steven Rivas (he/him) District 3 Rocío Fierro-Pérez (she/her/ella) Mayor Brigitte Bandit (they/she) District 4 Morgan Davis (he/him) Jerry Joe Benson, Secretary (he/him) District 5 Randy Pituk (he/him) Asher Knutson (he/him) District 6 Marlon Johnson (he/him) J. Scott Neal (he/him) District 7 Anna Nguyen (she/her) Garry Brown District 8 Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on June 15, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Austin Police Department’s (APD) communication and engagement with LGBTQ+ communities; gaps and challenges; status of the Community Liaison Officer program; and APD policies, training, and initiatives related to the LGBTQ+ community. Briefing by Chief Lisa Davis, APD. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Presentation to introduce Queer MMA ATX and provide information on an upcoming Queer Fight Night in Spring 2027. Presentation by Luis Villareal and Marléne M. Feliz Nina, Queer MMA ATX. Presentation regarding OutYouth’s programming, history, challenges, and successes. Presentation by Jaryn Holbrook Janeway, Executive Director, OutYouth. Recognition of Commissioner Rivas’ work on Mayor’s Task Force on Public Spaces and discussion of community celebrations in June. Discussion to collect feedback on what to include in the 2025 Annual Report. Discussion regarding priorities for the August meeting and a potential community social event before. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. 7. 5. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Update from the LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center Working Group regarding their first …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026 The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a special called meeting on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd St., Austin, Texas 78701, Boards & Commissions Room 1101. Commissioners in attendance in person: KC Coyne (Chair) Kitty McLeod (Vice Chair) Garry Brown Devan Daniel Marlon Johnson J. Scott Neal Randy Pituk Steven Rivas Commissioners in attendance remotely: Morgan Davis Rocío Fierro-Pérez Mariana Krueger Anna Nguyen Chair Coyne called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on May 20, 2026. The minutes were approved as amended at the June 15, 2026 meeting on Vice Chair McLeod’s motion, Commissioner Brown’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Fierro-Pérez was o(cid:431) the dais. Secretary Benson and Commissioners Bandit and Knutson were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Presentation regarding the impact of SB12 on the Austin Independent School District (AISD). Presentation by Edna Butts, Intergovernmental Relations Director, AISD. Withdrawn without objection. Presentation providing an update on SB12. Presentation by Ash Hall, Policy & Advocacy Strategist on LGBTQIA+ Rights, ACLU of Texas. The presentation was made by Ash Hall, Policy & Advocacy Strategist on LGBTQIA+ Rights, ACLU of Texas. Presentation by the SAFE Alliance regarding their closing and at-risk programs. Presentation by Dani Fletcher, Director of Communications and Marketing, SAFE Austin. The presentation was made by Dani Fletcher, Director of Communications and Marketing, SAFE Austin. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding proclamation dates for the 2026 calendar year. The recommendation to Council regarding proclamation dates for the 2026 calendar year was approved on Commissioner Brown’s motion, Chair Coyne’s second on a 12- 0 vote. Secretary Benson and Commissioners Bandit and Knutson were absent. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding SAFE Alliance – Eloise House funding. Item 6 was taken up after Item 4 without objection. The recommendation was approved as amended to read as follows on Chair Coyne’s motion, Commissioner Neal’s second on a 12-0 vote. Recommendation: The LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Advisory Commission recommends that the Austin City Council and the Mayor’s O(cid:431)ice, in partnership with Travis County and other funding partners, identify and allocate su(cid:431)icient emergency and bridge funding to ensure the uninterrupted …
QUEER MMA AUSTIN PRESENTS QUEER FIGHT NIGHT ATX Spring 2027 • A community martial arts event for LGBTQIA+ Austin Who we are Founded in August of 2025, Queer MMA is a free, volunteer-run monthly martial arts program for Austin's LGBTQ+ community, hosted at Black Widow MMA — one of the state's most recognized LGBTQ-friendly gyms. Open to everyone All skill levels welcome. Participants range from beginner to advanced. Real instruction Rotating monthly technique focus - Judo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, & Muay Thai More than a class Partnerships with community orgs like Trans Education Network of Texas, allgo, Kind Clinic, Queer Black Women Alliance, and Autonomy Austin who provides resources on trans healthcare access in Texas. FREE every month, no cost barrier 100% volunteer-run coaching 321 unique registrations since Aug 2025 10-40 participants per session August 2025 October 2025 Why this matters Safety & self-defense Traditional martial arts spaces are often unwelcoming — or unsafe — for queer and trans people. Dedicated spaces remove that barrier at a time when our community faces rising hostility. Physical, mental, & emotional health Martial arts builds fitness, confidence, and body autonomy. For trans participants especially, feeling at home in your own body is powerful and rare. Community connection Training together builds deep trust. Queer MMA has become a monthly gathering point. Participants travel as far as Round Rock, San Antonio, College Station, and the Dominican Republic to attend our classes — a fight night scales that connection nationwide. Human Impact From 12 testimonials submitted by Queer MMA participants in July 2026 Respondents were 67% BIPOC and 58% low-income “ As a transgender woman I did not feel like I could ever go train at a gym without the sport being taken away from me because of prejudice. Spaces and opportunities like this are very important to me and other queer people alike — especially here in Texas. – Alessia “ I could just show up, train, and have fun without worrying about being judged for being gay. I could focus on learning martial arts instead of wondering if I needed to hide parts of myself or whether someone would treat me differently because of who I am. That feeling of safety is something I don't take for granted. - Alex “ “This group has made me feel so much safer and less alone in a world that is getting very scary for queer people. …
36 Years of Life-Saving Care, Connection, and Community Presented By JARYN HOLBROOK JANEWAY, MBA, SHRM-SCP Executive Director | They/Them Who We Are & Why We Exist 2 Why We Exist: The Reality for LGBTQ+ Youth ● 39% of LGBTQ+ young people seriously considered suicide in the past year—including 46% of transgender and nonbinary youth. ● 50% of LGBTQ+ youth who wanted mental health care in the past year were unable to access it. ● 49% of LGBTQ+ youth ages 13–17 experienced bullying in the past year. Source: The Trevor Project National Survey 3 Our 36-Year Journey (1990 – 2026) ● 1990: Two UT Social Work graduate students begin hosting support groups in Austin living rooms. ● 1995: Incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to protect and serve local youth. ● 1998: We purchase and move into our historic 1,900-square-foot house in North Central Austin—which we still call home today. ● 2001: Free mental health care services added to our offerings. ● 2015: The Youth Development Model, the first of its kind, is created in partnership with the University of Texas at Austin. ● Today: 36 years of uninterrupted service, impacting over 40,000 lives across Central Texas. 4 The Youth Development Model 5 Core Youth Programs (Ages 9–23) ● The Drop-In Community Center: Tailored, age-separated environments designed to foster belonging, safety, and friendship. ○ Pre-Teen Program (Ages 9–12) | Focus: Exploration ○ Teen Program (Ages 13–17) | Focus: Discovery ○ Young Adult Program (Ages 18–23) | Focus: Awareness ● Everyday Resources: Secure virtual drop-in centers via Discord 6 Our Developmental Framework ● The 6 Pillars of Youth Excellence: Our programs purposefully build skills across six core developmental domains. ○ 1. Social Development: Interpersonal relationships and life skills. ○ 2. Self-Discovery: Fostering high self-esteem and authentic identity. ○ 3. Community Connections: Civic involvement and mutual advocacy. ○ 4. Health & Wellness: Self-care, safety, and physical/mental well-being. ○ 5. Leadership: Peer collaboration and program advisory roles. ○ 6. Future Planning: Transitioning to higher education, employment, and stable adulthood. 7 Youth Initiatives, Cultural Spaces, & Media Arts ● The Jerry Strickland Jr. Memorial Library: The largest privately managed collection of queer literature in Texas, completely cataloged and free for public checkout. ● The Media Arts Program: Empowers youth to master creative technology, digital storytelling, and content creation in an affirming environment. ● David Bohnett CyberCenter & Sound Studio: Providing technology equity, digital literacy, and creative …
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION July 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the ARTS COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than Noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Jesús Varela at Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME), at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Gina Houston - Chair, Muna Hussaini - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Heidi Schmalbach, Kirtana Banskota, Bailey Pownall, Faiza Kracheni, Sharron B Anderson, Nagavalli Medicharla 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 Arts Commission Regular Meeting on June 15, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on actions taken at the July 6th Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Schmalbach. 3. Update on actions taken at the July 15th Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Houston. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Staff briefing on Fiscal Sponsorships and ACME Staff Conflict of Interest policy by Morgan Messick, ACME Assistant Director, and Laura Odegaard, ACME Acting Division Manager. 5. Staff briefing on ACME Strategic plan by Candice Cooper, ACME Interim Chief Administrative Officer, and Marjorie Flanagan, ACME Division Manager, Cultural Education & Programs. 6. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Jesús Pantel, ACME Cultural Funding Supervisor. 7. Staff briefing regarding update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, ACME Cultural Funding Supervisor. 8. Staff briefing regarding an update on the ACME Funding Programs by Laura Odegaard, ACME Acting Division Manager. 9. Staff briefing regarding an update on Art in Public Places by Jaime Castillo, ACME Art in Public Places Manager. 10. Staff briefing regarding an update on ACME Museums and Cultural Facilities by Guiniviere Webb, Culture & Arts Program Manager, Dougherty Arts Center and Zilker Hillside Theater. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS …
Fiscal Sponsorship & Conflict of Interest Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment | July 20, 2026 Purpose of Today’s Briefing Fiscal Sponsorship in ACME Grant Funding Review staff, Law, and Auditor findings Conflict of Interest rules Appropriate Reporting Processes 2 Fiscal Sponsorship ACME Guidelines ▪ Fiscal Sponsor: A Fiscal Sponsor is a nonprofit organization with a 501(c) tax-exempt status that applies for financial support on behalf of another organization or individual, allowing the sponsored project to benefit from the sponsor’s tax-exempt status. A Fiscal Sponsor manages financial transactions and reporting responsibilities for the Sponsored Project. Please note that all Fiscal Sponsors must be headquartered in Austin and are responsible for ensuring that all funding is used for tax-exempt, charitable purposes as defined by the Internal Revenue Code. (page 40 of ACME Funding Guidelines) ▪ Sponsored Project: The individual or group that is under the umbrella of a Fiscal Sponsor, which is a 501(c) organization. (page 43 of ACME Funding Guidelines) ▪ Applicants may apply with a Fiscal Sponsor for the Elevate and Nexus funding programs. 4 Create Austin Resources ▪ A Fiscal Sponsor is a 501(c) organization that provides support to projects that lack nonprofit status. ▪ The Fiscal Sponsor handles financial transactions and supports reporting duties on behalf of the Sponsored Project. ▪ A single Fiscal Sponsor may sponsor multiple Sponsored Projects during each grant cycle. 5 Create Austin Resources Cont. *This resource collection provides non-exhaustive information on fiscal sponsorship practice. It is not a requirement to follow but references some forms of fiscal sponsorship and best practices to consider. 6 Sponsorship Agreement (required for application) 7 Fiscal Sponsorship Eligibility Review ▪ Sponsored Project starts and completes application as “lead applicant” ▪ Award type/ request amount is what the Sponsored Project is eligible for (i.e. $15,000) not what the Fiscal Sponsor might be eligible for (i.e. $50,000) ▪ Fiscal Sponsor becomes “owner” of the Sponsored Project account if SP is awarded ▪ Fiscal Sponsorship Requirements include: ▪ 501(c) status located in Austin or ETJ ▪ Salaried Executive Director ▪ In existence for ▪ At least 1 year with $50,000 operating budget, OR ▪ At least 5 years and have at least a $35,000 operating budget 8 Application Eligibility Review ▪ How does the Eligibility Review happen? ▪ Eligibility Review Form in Submittable ▪ Filled out for every application ▪ The Form includes verifying ▪ Application answers ▪ Uploads ▪ IRS …
ACME Strategic Plan Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment July 2026 The Creative Reset > ACME Strategic Plan VISION Where Culture, Creativity, and Community Thrive 3 Mission We serve Austin by investing in creative people, cultural spaces, programs, and partnerships that expand access, strengthen community, and celebrate our city’s diverse cultural identity. 4 Framework for success Strategic Outcomes • Cultivate Access & Belonging • Invest in Cultural Spaces • Advance Creative Careers • Celebrate Vibrant Cultural Experiences • Curate Strategic Partnerships 6 Investment Priorities • Cultural and Community Assets • Direct Funding • Artist and Organizational Support • Community Access and Experience Delivery • Creative Ecosystem Leadership 7 Citywide goals and targets • Percent of participants who indicated the program / activity / visit enhanced their connection to art culture music entertainment or history • Percent of participants engaging with ACME programs and services for the first time • Number of public art collection pieces repaired and/or restored • Number of visits to educational and cultural facilities • Number of contracts with arts professionals and arts organizations • Percent of recipients who report satisfaction with AACME programs and services 8 Thank you! ACME
Cultural Arts Funding Update Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment | July 20, 2026 Agenda 1. Contracts & Payments 2. Grant Funded Activities 2 Contracts & Payments Contracts & Payments (as of 7/17/26) FY24 Elevate FY25 Nexus FY25-26 Thrive (Year 1) FY25-26 Thrive (Year 2) Total Contracts Signed & Processed Contracts Test payments issued & verified Payment 1 Issued Payment 2 Issued Payment 3 Issued 229 229 (100%) 229 (100%) 229 (100%) 227 (99%) 216 (94%) 102 102 (100%) 102 (100%) 102 (100%) 81 (79%) n/a 35 35 (100%) 35 (100%) 35 (100%) 34 (97%) 29 (83%) See year 1 35 (100%) 35 (100%) 28 (77%) N/A N/A Total Dist. to date Total Allocation $9,181,250 (99%) $9,265,000 $499,500 (97 %) $510,000 $3,712,500 (96%) $2,803,500 (73%) $3,850,000 $3,850,000 4 FY24 Final Report Status (as of 7/17/26) 14 of 229 Elevate Final Reports Incomplete (6%) • Deadline: January 31, 2026 • 6 not submitted • 5 need revisions • 2 returning unused funds • 1 deceased 5 FY25 Final Report Status (as of 7/17/26) 20 of 101 Nexus Final Reports Incomplete (20%) • Deadline: May 31, 2026 • 15 not submitted • 1 submitted not reviewed • 4 need revisions 6 Grant Funded Activities Cultural Funding Grantee Activities (VisitAustin) Poetry Club with the East Austin Writing Project Monthly, June 1 – January 1 East Austin Writing Project (District 3) – Houndstooth Coffee Really Small Museum presents Yevghenia Davidoff June 3 – July 31 Really Small Museum (District 1) – Austin Nature & Science Center AZL Brazilian Zouk Series Wednesday July 15 – August 5 Austin Brazilian Zouk & Lambada Cultural Heritage Project (District 9) – Charles Johnson House 8th Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera July 17-25 One Ounce Opera (District 4) – dadaLab 8 Cultural Funding Grantee Activities (VisitAustin) I Scream Social July 24 Host Publications (District 7) – Alienated Majesty Books Mujer Manifesto Zine Volume 6 July 28 The Gallery ATX (ETJ) – Moontower Cider Co Speak No More: Lovecraft July 31 – August 23 La Fenice (District 2) – The Tavern 9 Questions? 10
Art in Public Places Staff Briefings Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment Arts Commission | July 20, 2026 Public Art Open Calls austintexas.gov/AIPP • Asian American Resource Center • Shared Streets • NESC Suspended 3D Artwork (TX) • Public Artist Pre-qualified List (TX) Apply at PublicArtist.org before August 3, 2026 Virtual Open Office Hours (VOOH) Every Tuesday 10am-12pm Info Sessions www.eventbrite.com/o/austin-arts-culture-music-and- entertainment-108376071991 AIPP Coordinators – Lindsay Hutchens & Rebecca Rende 2 AIPP Resolution No. 20250306-029 Next Steps & Timeline • Align Ordinance and Guidelines (May-August) o Include feedback from City partners and AIPP Panel o CMO, LAW, and Budget review • Ordinance Approvals o Economic Opportunities Committee o Art in Public Places Panel o Economic Opportunities Committee o Arts Commission o City Council Meeting • AIPP Guidelines Approvals July 31 September 14 September 18 September 21 September 24 October 3 AIPP Process 1. SCOPING 2. SELECTING 3. DESIGNING 4. IMPLEMENTING 5. ARCHIVING a. Project Set Up a. Artist Selection a. Artist Research (30%) a. Construction Drawing a. Close Out b. Art Call b. Approval: Artist b. Concept (60%) b. Artwork Fabrication b. Maintenance Repair/Restoration c. Approval: Art Call c. Artist Contract c. Final (90%) c. Artwork Installation c. Deaccession/Relocation 4 AIPP Process Partner Departments (Sponsor & Managing Departments) 1. SCOPING 2. SELECTING 3. DESIGNING 4. IMPLEMENTING 5. ARCHIVING a. Project Set Up a. Artist Selection a. Artist Research (30%) a. Construction Drawing a. Close Out b. Art Call b. Approval: Artist b. Concept (60%) b. Artwork Fabrication b. Maintenance Repair/Restoration c. Approval: Art Call c. Artist Contract c. Final (90%) c. Artwork Installation c. Deaccession/Relocation 5 AIPP Process Community (stakeholders, AIPP Panel, Arts Commission) 1. SCOPING 2. SELECTING 3. DESIGNING 4. IMPLEMENTING 5. ARCHIVING a. Project Set Up a. Artist Selection a. Artist Research (30%) a. Construction Drawing a. Close Out b. Art Call b. Approval: Artist b. Concept (60%) b. Artwork Fabrication b. Maintenance Repair/Restoration c. Approval: Art Call c. Artist Contract c. Final (90%) c. Artwork Installation c. Deaccession/Relocation 6 AIPP Process Artists 1. SCOPING 2. SELECTING 3. DESIGNING 4. IMPLEMENTING 5. ARCHIVING a. Project Set Up a. Artist Selection a. Artist Research (30%) a. Construction Drawing a. Close Out b. Art Call b. Approval: Artist b. Concept (60%) b. Artwork Fabrication b. Maintenance Repair/Restoration c. Approval: Art Call c. Artist Contract c. Final (90%) c. Artwork Installation c. Deaccession/Relocation 7
OUR MISSION The Mission of the Dougherty Arts Center is to provide support and opportunities for emerging though established artists and arts enthusiasts in a welcoming and safe place to experience the arts firsthand. OUR VISION The Dougherty Arts Center is Austin’s cultural living room where all people are invited to gather and create community through the arts. OUR IDENTITY We are Austin’s oldest community arts center, 100% of staff are artists – a site run by artists, for artists and arts enthusiasts. We celebrate Austin’s diverse arts community by hosting classes, events, workshops, exhibits, and performances, and provide paid experience for artists in a warm and nurturing environment in the heart of downtown Austin. BY THE NUMBERS OCTOBER 1, 2025 – JULY 1, 2026 7,490 SAW A PERFORMANCE 20,077 CAME TO EXIHIBITS AND GALLERY EVENTS 54,300+ PARTICIPATED 1,580 YOUNG ARTISTS SERVED 1,710 HOURS OF PROGRAMS 1,997 ENJOYED FREE SPECIAL EVENTS 500 CREATIVE SPACES SUPPORTED THE ARTS 5,746 ADULT STUDIO USES $1.5 MILLION GENERAL FUND $281,000 FY26 REVENUE 28,800 SQ FT 8.5 FULL TIME STAFF DOUGHERTY ARTS CENTER & BEVERLY SHEFFIELD HILLSIDE THEATER 1 2 3 4 Julia C. Butridge Gallery Theater and Events Adult and Youth Studio Classes Artist Professional Development PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES Art In Cahoots caregiver and child program Creativity Club Afterschool Summer Camp Works in Progress Teen Internship DAC to Go Senior and Recreation Center outreach Adaptive Ceramics satellite program Adult Studio painting, drawing, ceramics, darkroom, and textiles Gallery Exhibitions Artist Talks and Demos Artist Professional Development DAC Nights monthly public events Artist Access Program Theater Rentals and Performances Art-O-Rama annual signature event Volunteer Program Zilker Hillside Theater MARKETING Focus strategies to increase the participation and attendance to events and spaces IMPLEMENTATION Collaborate with stakeholders and outside organizations to attract new audiences Promote awareness of DAC offerings through social media and cross-marketing TARGET AUDIENCES Artists Tourists Community organizations Young professionals Students Families Seniors CREATIVITY BELONGS TO EVERYONE! 1-3 YEARS Stronger and happier arts community Reach more arts deserts Create more jobs Increase offerings for underserved artists More collaborations Bring more people together 3-5 YEARS Sustainable art practices A “third space” for artists Arts visibility within and beyond Austin Artist Lifecycle New Building
Spicewood Springs Corridor Final Design Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment Art in Public Places | 7.06.2026 Spicewood Springs Mobility project Project Phase Final Design Artist(s) Name Christine Rojek Art Commission 182,000 Funding Type CIP project Sponsor Dept Council District TPW 10 near 4501 Spicewood Springs Road 2 Spicewood Springs Mobility Project Overview Project Overview: Identified in the City of Austin’s 2016 Mobility Bond as a key project, the site currently is missing water quality facilities as well as safety features such as continuous sidewalks, curbs, buffer zones and there is no continuous center turn lane. Project Goals: • Expand the roadway to two lanes in each direction, adding a center median with left-turn bays • Create a shared-use path on both sides of the road for pedestrians and bicyclists, and stormwater quality and detention facilities. Construction Timeline: • Work began Dec. 2023 • Substantial Completion: EOY 2026 3 Spicewood Springs AIPP Project Overview Project Overview: • Create a site-specific artwork that enhances the community’s experience of the Spicewood Springs Road corridor. Project Goals: • Respect wildlife and integrate with the natural beauty of the corridor; • Be safe to people and animals, easily maintained, and vandal-resistant in an exterior environment. • Align with the character of the community and human history of the site. Timeline: • Fabrication: Summer - Fall 2026 • Installation: EOY 2026 TBD 4 Spicewood Springs Corridor – Scope of Work Scope of Work: • Engage with community to understand the important values and desires to reflect in the artwork. • Design a sculpture that honors the natural landscape and the local community. • Fabricate and Install the sculptures onsite in accordance with the ongoing site construction. Eligibility: • Corridor Pre-Qualified Artist Pool • Austin-based visual artists who reside in the seven counties bounding the Austin metro area (Travis, Hays, Williamson, Bastrop, Caldwell, Burnet, and Blanco counties) • At least 18 years of age Add Image ?? 5 Spicewood Springs Road AIPP Project Artist Christine Rojek “Taming of the Surge” –Norfolk, VA “Rubber Tipped Crane” – Town Center, Schaumburg, IL 6 Community Engagement SPICEWOOD SPRINGS BRANCH LIBRARY EVENT 10/20/24 • • VISITS TO NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANTS & SHOPS: INTRODUCED MYSELF, PASSED OUT FLYERS, TALKED ABOUT UPCOMING AIPP COMMISSION. • CONVERSATIONS WITH LOCALS: TOMLINSON’S PET STORE, SHIRLEY MCFAIL SCHOOL OF DANCE, GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL, ANOTHER BROKEN EGG, TROY MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT, EPOCH COFFEE. • DOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: FEEDBACK FROM NEIGHBORHOOD …
Deaccession Process for “Crosswalk on the Lake” Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment Art in Public Places | July 20, 2026 AIPP Process 1. SCOPING 2. SELECTING 3. DESIGNING 4. IMPLEMENTING 5. ARCHIVING a. Project Set Up a. Artist Selection a. Artist Research (30%) a. Construction Drawing a. Close Out b. Art Call b. Approval: Artist b. Concept (60%) b. Artwork Fabrication b. Maintenance Repair/Restoration c. Approval: Art Call c. Artist Contract c. Final (90%) c. Artwork Installation c. Deaccession/Relocation 2 Deaccession Crosswalk on the Lake Artist: Mery Godigna Collet Location: 3710 Lake Austin Boulevard Austin, TX 78703 Accession Number: CH.2016.003 Accession Date: 7/21/2016 Crosswalk on the Lake, by Mery Godigna Collet and Luis R. Gutierrez, was installed in 2016 and accessed into the City of Austin’s public art collection. 3 Deaccession Process Summary & Next Steps Art in Public Places (AIPP) and Austin Transportation & Public Works (ATPW) artwork deaccession from Lake Austin Boulevard. June 2016 • Artwork presented as a part of the Urban Crosswalk Project, donated by a private citizen, for $6,000.00 to produce • Donation Approved by Arts Commission October 2025 • Texas Department of Transportation (TxDoT) issued directive for all cities in the state to remove any street- based artwork, painting, or signs not approved for transportation safety, in order for cities roadways to be in compliance with state grants. This included the AIPP managed artwork Crosswalk on the Lake. May 2026 • TxDoT denies City of Austin’s exemption request ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ June 2026 • AIPP presented plan to formally deaccess artwork • Arts Commission formed Deaccession Jury July 2026 • Deaccession Jury to review deaccession request • Arts Commission to review AIPP Panel deaccession recommendation August 2026 • City Council to review deaccession recommendation • Upon approval for deaccession the artwork will be removed by TPW crews 4
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026, 3:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Community Police Review Commission may be par(cid:415)cipa(cid:415)ng by videoconference. The mee(cid:415)ng may be viewed online at: h(cid:425)p://www.aus(cid:415)ntexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comments 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. Registra(cid:415)on no later than noon the day before the mee(cid:415)ng is required for remote par(cid:415)cipa(cid:415)on by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please call or email Ryan Alvarez at 512-974-9090 or Ryan.Alvarez@aus(cid:415)ntexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Carlos Alfonso Greaves, Chair Ruben DeLaPaz Terry Flood Christopher Harris Kathryn Russell Darrick Eugene Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Lee Peterman Lauren Peña Marissa Johnson Celesta Williams AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who sign up prior to the mee(cid:415)ng 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 Community Police Review Commission regular-called mee(cid:415)ng on June 26, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing/updates regarding progress of work with the Police Technology Unit on an internal drive for the CPRC to access case files. 3. Staff briefing by Complaint Supervisor Brennan Duran regarding updates related to Aus(cid:415)n Police Oversight (APO), including an overview and key highlights; administra(cid:415)ve and opera(cid:415)onal updates; commission support and follow-up; community engagement; policy highlights; and upcoming items and priori(cid:415)es. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. Discussion of ways to ensure the APO-CPRC Case Review File SharePoint has an appropriate number of ac(cid:415)ve cases available for review. Discussion of APD General Orders 902.7 and 902.9 related to administra(cid:415)ve inves(cid:415)ga(cid:415)ons. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 6. Update from the CPRC Year in Review Working Group regarding prepara(cid:415)on of the Commission's Year in Review report. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Aus(cid:415)n is commi(cid:425)ed to compliance with the Americans with Disabili(cid:415)es Act. Reasonable modifica(cid:415)ons and equal access to communica(cid:415)ons will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommoda(cid:415)on no later than 48 hours before the scheduled mee(cid:415)ng. Please call or email Ryan Alvarez at Aus(cid:415)n Police Oversight at 512-974-9090 to request service …
Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Friday, June 26, 2026 COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026 The Community Police Review Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Laura Cortes Franco called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Ruben De La Paz Darrick Eugene Christopher Harris Marissa Johnson (arrived at 3:08 p.m.) Lauren Peña Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Carlos Greaves, Chair Lee Peterman Commissioners Absent: Terry Flood Kathy Russell Celesta Williams PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission regular-called meeting of May 15, 2026. The minutes from the Community Police Review Commission regular meeting of May 15, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Darrick Eugene’s motion, Chair Carlos Greaves second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Terry Flood, Marissa Johnson, Kathy Russell, and Celesta Williams were absent. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding progress of work with the Police Technology Unit on an internal drive for the CPRC to access case files. No update was provided. 1 Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Friday, June 26, 2026 3. Staff briefing regarding updates related to Austin Police Oversight, including an overview and key highlights; administrative and operational updates; commission support and follow-up; community engagement; policy highlights; and upcoming items and priorities from Director Gail McCant. Presentation was made by Kevin Masters, Deputy Director, Austin Police Oversight. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion of Working Groups A, B, and C’s experiences reviewing case files and recommendations for expediting the case review process. Discussed. 5. Discussion of the Austin Police Oversight Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS) Dashboard, presented by Public Information and Marketing Program Manager Sara Peralta and Policy Compliance Consultant Crystal Kimbrough. Presentation was made by Public Information and Marketing Program Manager Sara Peralta and Policy Compliance Consultant Crystal Kimbrough of Austin Police Oversight. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Summary, deliberation, and action regarding a recommendation from Commissioner Review Working Group A for Case 2025-01049. Commissioner Review Working Group A recommended sustaining the findings of Austin Police Oversight and the Internal Affairs Division and recommending an indefinite suspension for Case 2025-01049. The recommendation was approved on Commissioner Lee Peterman’s motion, Commissioner Christopher Harris second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD FRIDAY, July 17, 2026 AT 8:00 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER, TRAINING ROOM 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board 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 remotely, contact Ana George at participation by Ana.George@austintexas.gov or at (512) 974-4801. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS: Lea Downey Gallatin, Chair Anu Kapadia, Vice Chair Kergin Bedell Karly Jo Dixon Patrick Howard Faye Mills Amanda Marzullo Katy Jo Muncie Azalia Perez Josh Robinson Roy Woody AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 including individuals that wish to share first-hand accounts regarding their experiences being served through Austin’s homelessness system. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board Regular Called meeting on May 15, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS Page 1 of 2 2. 3. Update on Community Court Strategic Planning and Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Plan progress. (Downey Gallatin/Kapadia) – Presentation by Jeffey Sounalath, Business Process Specialist from Austin Community Court. Status of Austin Community Court operational areas including performance measures and services delivered through Community Services, Court Services, Homeless Services and Support Services – Presentation by Yvonne Moss, Clinical Operations Manager, Bailey Gray, Court Operations Manager, and Robert Kingham, Court Administrator from Austin Community Court. DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Internal Review (Downey Gallatin/Kapadia) – Lea Downey Gallatin, DACC Advisory Board Chair Downey Gallatin 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 Ana George at Austin Community Court Department, Ana.George@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026 – 5:30 P.M. AUSTIN WATER HEADQUARTERS WALLER CREEK CENTER 625 E 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Water and Wastewater Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Vicky Addie, 512-972-0332, vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Chair (District 8) Andrew Maas (Mayor) Alex Navarro (District 2) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Mike Reyes (District 4) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Marcela Tuñón, Vice Chair (District 9) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) Alex Ortiz (District 7) Jesse Penn (District 1) Shannon Trilli (District 10) Speakers signed up to speak at the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission regular meeting held May 20, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to a contract for continued supervisory control and data acquisition equipment, software installation, and support services for Austin Water with Control Panels USA Inc., to increase the amount by $1,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,200,000. Funding: $300,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Central East Austin Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project for Austin Water with Underground Water Solutions, Co., in the amount of $4,067,015 plus a $406,702 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,473,717. Funding: $4,473,717 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Elmhurst Drive Wastewater Pipe Renewal Project for Austin Water with HEI Civil Texas, LLC, in the amount of $4,784,754 plus a $478,476 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,263,300. …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 625 E 10th Street in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Penn called the Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting to order at 5:33 pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Jesse Penn, Amanda Marzullo, Michael Reyes, and Evan Wolstencroft Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alex Navarro, Shwetha Pandurangi, and Shannon Trilli PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on April 15, 2026. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular meeting on April 15, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Marzullo’s motion, Commissioner Wolstencroft’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Maxwell-Gaines, Ortiz, and Tuñón absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12 were acted on with one motion. 4. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Crosstown Tunnel Centralized Odor Control Facility Project for Austin Water with Keeley Construction Group, Inc., in the amount of $15,121,200, plus a $1,512,100 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $16,633,300. Funding: $16,633,300 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion, Commissioner Marzullo’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Maxwell-Gaines, Ortiz, and Tuñón absent. 1 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for OASyS SCADA hardware and software maintenance and support for Austin Water with Schneider Electric Systems Usa Inc, for an initial term of one year with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $7,274,151 Funding: $750,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion, Commissioner Marzullo’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Maxwell-Gaines, Ortiz, and Tuñón absent. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for fluorosilicic acid for Austin Water with Pencco Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,950,000. Funding: $245,833 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future …
Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to a contract for continued supervisory control and data acquisition equipment, software installation, and support services for Austin Water with Control Panels USA Inc., to increase the amount by $1,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,200,000. Funding: $300,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. MBE/WBE: This contract was awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Prior Council Action: March 21, 2024 – Council approved a contract for supervisory control and data acquisition equipment and software installation and support services with Control Panels USA Inc. August 28, 2025 – Council approved an amendment for continued supervisory control and data acquisition equipment and software installation and support services with Control Panels USA Inc. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This amendment will provide continued supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) equipment, software installation, and support services. Austin Water’s mission-critical SCADA systems monitor and control the various water and wastewater facilities, including treatment plants, water distribution pump stations, reservoirs, and wastewater collection lift stations. Austin Water unexpectedly needs to replace 15 obsolete programmable logic controllers at wastewater facilities, upgrade and automate the controls of aeration blowers at a wastewater treatment plant and install pressure monitoring equipment for the reclaimed water system. These projects are necessary to maintain Austin Water’s SCADA systems. Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Contract Amendment Extension Option 1 Length of Term 2 years 1 year Proposed Amendment Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 Total 1 year 1 year 5 years Contract Authorization $2,100,000 $1,100,000 Requested Additional Authorization Revised Total Authorization $2,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $3,200,000 $1,000,000 $4,200,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based …
Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Central East Austin Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project for Austin Water with Underground Water Solutions, Co., in the amount of $4,067,015 plus a $406,702 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,473,717. Funding: $4,473,717 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1122 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on February 23, 2026, and closed on April 16, 2026. Of the nine offers received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractors were the lowest responsive bids received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=1426 44. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 67.62% MBE and 1.30% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Central East Austin Water and Wastewater Pipeline Rehabilitation Project is part of the Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace, and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks and are in poor condition, and impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes in the project area wastewater lines in poor condition that need replacement. This project consists of replacing existing water and wastewater mains located within Chicon (west), Rosewood (north), Northwestern (east), and East 7th Street (south). Water system renewal includes approximately 4,255 linear feet of main lines, service lines to individual properties, and associated accessories. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 2,940 linear feet of main, maintenance holes, and service lines to individual properties. This item includes one allowance of $32,000 to be used to address fees for a Railroad Worker in Charge, who must be present during active work adjacent to the CapMetro Rail right-of-way. An allowance is an amount specified in …
Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Elmhurst Drive Wastewater Pipe Renewal Project for Austin Water with HEI Civil Texas, LLC, in the amount of $4,784,754 plus a $478,476 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,263,300. Funding: $5,263,300 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids IFB 6100 CLMC1149 for these services. The solicitation published on January 5, 2026, and closed on February 12, 2026. The bids submitted by the recommended contractors were the lowest of the two responsive bids received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid =143626. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 8.74% MBE and 1.83% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Water’s wastewater collection system is a large and complex system, consisting of approximately 3,000 miles of wastewater mains and serves over one million customers. Due to deterioration from the harsh conditions of the wastewater environment, wastewater collection system assets require ongoing repair and replacement to prevent sanitary sewer overflows. The Elmhurst Drive Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project will repair 8,600 linear feet of deteriorated wastewater mains with cured in place pipe and repair or replace all associated connections. The projects are located in the Town Lake Wastewater Basin, bounded by Old East Riverside Dr, Parker Ln, Taylor Gaines St, and Summit St. This infrastructure was identified for replacement through Closed Circuit Television inspection and selected for rehabilitation based upon the evaluation of the physical condition of the wastewater main, capacity limitations, and amount of inflow and infiltration, which is the estimated amount of groundwater or rainwater leaking into a wastewater main. Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 In addition, the project includes the replacement of 1,300 linear feet of …
Item 5 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Greater South Creek (Elm Creek Drive) Wastewater Pipeline Renewal for Austin Water with HEI Civil Texas LLC d/b/a HEI Civil, in the amount of $ 2,289,858 plus a $228,986 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,518,844. Funding: $2,518,844 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1154 for these services. The solicitation was issued on March 2, 2026, and closed on April 9, 2026. Of the five offers received, the bid submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bid received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=1437 02. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 8.47% MBE and 1.69% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Water’s wastewater collection system is fundamental for the conveyance of wastewater to treatment plants. Austin Water’s collections system is large and complex, consisting of approximately 3,000 miles of mains serving approximately one million customers. Due to deterioration from the harsh conditions of the environment, collection system assets require ongoing repair and replacement to prevent sanitary sewer overflows. The Greater South Creek (Elm Creek Drive) Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project will repair 5,400 linear feet of deteriorated wastewater mains with cured-in-place-pipe replace 450 linear feet of deteriorated wastewater mains, and repair or replace all associated fittings. The project area infrastructure was identified through closed-circuit television inspection and selected for rehabilitation based upon the physical condition of the wastewater main, and the amount of inflow and infiltration. Inflow and infiltration are the estimated amount of groundwater or rainwater leaking into a wastewater main. Additionally, the wastewater line in the area has a history of sanitary sewer overflows making it a high-priority candidate for renewal. Item 5 Water & …
Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Parker Lane Neighborhood (Catalina & Metcalf) Water and Wastewater Pipeline for Austin Water with Cedar Hills Construction LLC, in the amount of $2,776,077 plus a $277,608 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,053,685. Funding: $3,053,685 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services . Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1143 for these services. The solicitation was issued on March 2, 2026, and closed on April 9, 2026. Of the seven offers received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractors were the lowest responsive bids received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=1433 87. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 7.96% MBE and 0.66% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Parker Lane Neighborhood (Catalina & Metcalf) water and wastewater project is part of the Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace, and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks and are in poor condition and impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes wastewater lines in poor condition in need of replacement within the project area. This project consists of repairing and replacing existing water and wastewater mains located within the general boundaries of Parker Lane neighborhood along Catalina Drive, Metcalfe Drive, Bahia Circle and Granada Drive. Water system renewal includes approximately 3,261 linear feet main along with service lines to individual properties and associated fittings. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 1,204 linear feet main, manholes, and service lines to individual properties. This item includes two allowances. The allowance of $100,000 will be used to address non- competent pipe replacement and the allowance of $25,000 will be used to address Law Enforcement staffing …
Item 7 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for Water and Wastewater Facilities Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity for Austin Water with RUTS Construction, LLC in the amount of $7,000,000 for a one-year term with up to two one-year extension options of $7,000,000 each for a total contract amount not to exceed $21,000,000. Funding: $7,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract terms is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1146 for these services. The solicitation was issued on February 16, 2026, and closed on March 26, 2026. Of the two offers received, the bid submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bid received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=1434 50. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 6.12% MBE and 0.77% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This project is the fourth sequence of contracts to deliver Water & Wastewater Facilities contract execution which will be used and managed by Austin Water to address facility emergencies and projects. This is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract which provides for an indefinite quantity of services for a fixed time, usually an initial term with extension options. They are commonly used when precise quantities of supplies or services, above a specified minimum, cannot be determined. IDIQ contracts help streamline the contract process and service delivery and allow the City the flexibility to add work as needs arise or change. As each project is defined, a specific work assignment will be assigned to the contractor who will complete the scope of work for the unit prices included in the contract. Work deadlines will be established for each work assignment. …
Item 8 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for the overhaul of the vertical turbine pump for Austin Water with Marine Services LLC d/b/a North Star Industries, for an amount not to exceed $93,950. Funding: $93,950 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $93,950 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 2200 CSH1055 for these services. The solicitation was published on February 23, 2026, and closed on April 16, 2026. Of the two offers received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bids received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=143710 . MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) and subcontractor goals were applied to the solicitation. The recommended contractor provided sufficient evidence of good faith efforts and the resulting contract will include no subcontracting goals. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide the full overhaul of Washwater Return Vertical Turbine Pump #1 located in the Recycle Pump Station at Handcox WTP. This pump is one of two vertical turbine pumps designed to operate at 1,100 gallons per minute (GPM) and plays a critical role in returning backwash water to the head of the plant for reuse. The pump station operates in a lead/lag configuration based on wet well levels or to maintain a percentage of the plant's flow rate. Pump #1 is over 10 years old and has reached the end of its recommended service interval. A full overhaul is necessary to restore performance, prevent mechanical failure, and ensure continued compliance with operational and environmental standards. If this contract is not approved, Austin Water risks mechanical breakdown of the pump, which could compromise washwater return operations at Handcox Water Treatment Plant.
Item 9 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with 730 FM 1626, LLC allowing for the formal transfer of a portion the Forest Oaks Mobile Homes, LLC water certificate of convenience and necessity (“CCN”) No. 12086 to the City of Austin water CCN No. 11322 for the area that overlaps with the 730 FM 1626 LLC Tract, generally located at 730 W FM 1626 in Austin, Texas. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. Landowner will be responsible for infrastructure costs to extend from Austin Water’s system. Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Landowner will be responsible for infrastructure costs to extend from Austin Water’s system. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: A Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) gives a retail public utility the exclusive right to provide retail water or wastewater utility service to an identified geographic area. The Texas Water Code and Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) rules refer to this as the “certificated service area.” While Texas municipalities can choose to obtain a CCN, they are not required to have one unless the municipality seeks to provide retail water or sewer service within an area designated under another CCN holder. 730 FM 1626, LLC is the owner of approximately 3.370 acres located at 730 FM 1626 in Austin, Texas. This tract is adjacent to the larger Forest Oaks Village mobile home park property, located in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction near Council District 5. The property owner has requested that the tract located within water CCN No. 12086, held by the Forest Oaks Mobile Homes, LLC, be transferred to the City of Austin’s water service CCN. Forest Oaks Mobile Homes, LLC and the property owner have reached an agreement to accommodate such a request. There are currently no customers or water/wastewater infrastructure facilities located in the area to be transferred, and Forest Oaks Village has never provided water service to the area. The City currently holds a water service CCN that is adjacent to this tract. Under 16 Texas Administrative Code § 24.253, public notice of a water service area transfer agreement is sufficient if the decision to enter into the agreement is discussed at a meeting of a city …
Item 10 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of a financing agreement with the Texas Water Development Board for a 20-year, low-interest loan in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 for Austin Water’s polybutylene pipe replacement project, also known as the Municipal Conservation Project. Funding: Contingent upon available funding in future Austin Water budgets. ..De Fiscal Note Funding is contingent upon available funding in future Austin Water budgets. Prior Council Action: May 8, 2025 - Council authorized the City Manager to apply for funding from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a low-interest State Water Implementation for Texas (SWIFT) loan in an amount not to exceed $45,000,000 for Austin Water’s polybutylene pipe replacement project. August 28, 2025 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of a financing agreement with TWDB for $3,000,000 for the polybutylene pipe replacement project. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026– To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: On July 24, 2025, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved the City of Austin’s application for a low interest, multi-year loan in the amount of $45,000,000 through the SWIFT loan program for the implementation of Austin Water’s polybutylene pipe replacement project. This multi-year loan process involves several annual loan closings with potential adjustments to loan terms. This allows Austin Water to receive a funding commitment for the capital improvement project but to close on portions of the funding over a multi-year schedule. Austin Water's waterline services replacement program was established to systematically replace water service lines (the small-diameter lines that connect water mains to customer meters) in order to reduce water loss throughout Austin's distribution system. Polybutylene pipes tend to fail at a disproportionately high rate compared to other materials such as copper and high-density polyethylene (HDPE). This initiative is part of Austin Water’s conservation strategy, which seeks to minimize water loss through the replacement of outdated service lines. This proposed loan installment will cover a portion of the ongoing costs for this multi-year project to replace polybutylene service lines in multiple Council districts. Across the City, Austin Water has replaced a total of 37 percent (11,627) lines with another 63 percent (19,000) lines identified so far for replacement over the next ten years. Additional polybutylene service lines may also be identified for future replacement …
Item 11 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of a cost participation agreement with Vanterra Capital Group, LLC for the City to reimburse the developer an amount not to exceed $709,430 for design and construction costs associated with oversizing a water main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 6398 that will provide water service to a proposed mixed-use development located in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction south of Killingsworth Lane, west of Cameron Road and north of Howard Lane. Funding: $709,430 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..De Fiscal Note Funding: $709,430 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Fossil Creek project consists of approximately 16 acres of land located south of Killingsworth Lane, west of Cameron Road and north of Howard Lane (Property). The Property is located entirely within the City’s two-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s water service area, the Desired Development Zone, and the Gilleland Creek Watershed. A map of the Property location is provided. Vanterra Capital Group, LLC (Owner) is proposing to develop approximately 195 single-family townhomes and approximately 200 multi-family units. The Owner requested that the City provide water utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 6398. Austin Water will also provide retail wastewater service to the Property as proposed in SER No. 6039. In accordance with City Code Chapter 25-9, the City has asked the Owner to oversize the water main to serve additional properties within the North pressure zone consistent with the City’s long range planning goals for this area. If approved by City Council, the City will cost participate in this construction project only to the extent of the City’s proportionate share of the oversized water main. The proposed oversized improvements include construction of approximately 2,700 feet of 16-inch water main from the existing 16-inch water main located in Kotche Street east to the Property. The City will reimburse the Owner for an overall total amount not to exceed $709,430 for hard costs and soft costs. Hard costs include, but are not limited to, construction and materials. Soft costs include, but are not limited to preliminary engineering reports, surveying, geotechnical …
Item 12 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of a cost participation agreement with Vanterra Capital Group, LLC for the City to reimburse the developer an amount not to exceed $5,720,080 for design and construction costs associated with oversizing a wastewater lift station, force main, and gravity wastewater main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 6039 that will provide wastewater service to a proposed mixed-use development located in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction south of Killingsworth Lane, west of Cameron Road and north of Howard Lane. Funding: $5,720,080 is available in Capital Budget of Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding of $5,720,080 is available in Capital Budget of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Fossil Creek project consists of approximately 16 acres of land located south of Killingsworth Lane, west of Cameron Road and north of Howard Lane (Property). The Property is located entirely within the City’s two-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s wastewater service area, the Desired Development Zone, and the Gilleland Creek Watershed. A map of the Property location is provided. Vanterra Capital Group, LLC (Owner) is proposing to develop approximately 195 single-family townhomes and approximately 200 multi-family units. The Owner requested that the City provide wastewater utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 6039. Austin Water will also provide retail water service to the Property as proposed in SER No. 6398. In accordance with City Code Chapter 25-9, the City has asked the Owner to oversize the gravity wastewater main, lift station, and force main to serve additional properties within the Gilleland Creek drainage basin consistent with the City’s long range planning goals for this area. If approved by City Council, the City will cost participate in this construction project only to the extent of the City’s proportionate share of the oversized gravity wastewater main, lift station, and force main. The proposed oversized improvements include construction of: • • • a 1,075 gallons per minute (gpm) lift station located at an appropriate low point within the boundaries of the Property, approximately 3,100 feet of force main from the proposed lift station northwest through the Property and then southwest across an unnamed tributary of Gilleland Creek …
To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM Environmental Commission, Resource Management Commission, and Water and Wastewater Commission Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E., Austin Water Director May 28, 2026 Board and Commission Review of Capital Improvement Projects in the Drinking Water Protection Zone The purpose of this memorandum is to provide a report of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) located within the City’s Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ), in accordance with Austin Water’s Financial Policy No. 8. The DWPZ designation and the associated financial policy, adopted by City Council, are included in the Appendix and outline the requirements for identifying, reviewing, and obtaining Board and Commission input on capital projects within western Austin and Travis County. The DWPZ is subject to development regulations to protect water quality and contains critical water resources that support both the environment and the community. Together, these policies establish the process through which capital projects in the DWPZ are submitted as part of the annual budget process as part of Austin Water’s comprehensive five-year capital improvement plan. The Fiscal Year 27–31 CIP includes projects located throughout the Austin metropolitan area, including the DWPZ. These projects are essential improvements to maintain and enhance Austin Water’s services and operational standards. Austin Water has a robust and comprehensive asset management and capital planning program, in which condition, capacity, and level of service are reviewed annually to validate these investments in resiliency, preparedness, and proactive infrastructure management. The CIP projects in the DWPZ are shown in the attached CIP Subproject Supplemental Information Summary and Map. Should you have any questions, please contact Randi Jenkins, Deputy Director of Technical Services of Austin Water at randi.jenkins@austintexas.gov or 512-972-0133. Page 1 of 6 Date: Subject: May 28, 2026 Board and Commission Review of Capital Improvement Projects in the Drinking Water Protection Zone Index of Attachments Attachment 1: Table outlining the CIP subprojects located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, including their descriptions, current status, and associated five-year and total spending plans. Attachment 2: DWPZ Map displaying the geographic location of all active CIP subprojects within the Drinking Water Protection Zone. Attachment 3: Appendix provides supporting definitions. Page 2 of 6 Date: Subject: May 28, 2026 Board and Commission Review of Capital Improvement Projects in the Drinking Water Protection Zone ATTACHMENT 1: PROJECT SUMMARY Page 3 of 6 Subproject IDSubproject NameSubproject DescriptionProject StatusFY27-31 Spending PlanTotal Spending Plan2015.118Davis WTP Medium Service Pump Station ExpansionThis project is for the expansion …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20260715 – 013 Date: July 15, 2026 Subject: Water and Wastewater Commission’s Recommendation on Austin Water’s Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for inclusion in Austin Water’s five-year Capital Spending Plan (for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 through Fiscal Year 2030-2031) as required by Financial Policy Number 8. Motioned By: Commissioner Amanda Marzullo Seconded By: Commissioner Evan Wolstencroft Recommendation The Water and Wastewater Commission approved the attached Memorandum listing Austin Water Capital Improvement projects for inclusion in Austin Water’s five-year Capital Spending Plan (for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 through Fiscal Year 2030-2031). Description of Recommendation to Council See attached memo and report from Austin Water to Boards and Commissions, dated May 28, 2026. Rationale: The Austin City Council approved an amendment to Austin Water’s (AW) Financial Policy No. 8 to provide for enhanced Board and Commission and citizen reviews of AW’s new growth-related capital improvement projects (CIP) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ). The previous ordinance (No. 20130117-017) took effect on January 28, 2013 and on August 11, 2021 ordinance (No. 20210811-001) amended the DWPZ financial policy. AW presented the new growth-related projects to the following Commissions as set forth in the ordinance, with the following outcomes: • • June 16, 2026 – Recommended by the Resource Management Commission on a 7-0 vote with Commissioner Farmer absent. July 1, 2026 – Recommended by the Environmental Commission on an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Changsut and Morrison absent. Water and Wastewater Commission Vote taken July 15, 2026: Vote: 8-0 For: Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón and Commissioners Amanda Marzullo, Andrew Maas, Alex Ortiz, Mike Reyes, Shannon Trilli, and Evan Wolstencroft Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Commissioners Alex Navarro, Jesse Penn, and Shwetha Pandurangi Attest: Vicky Addie, Water and Wastewater Commission Liaison To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM Environmental Commission, Resource Management Commission, and Water and Wastewater Commission Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E., Austin Water Director May 28, 2026 Board and Commission Review of Capital Improvement Projects in the Drinking Water Protection Zone The purpose of this memorandum is to provide a report of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) located within the City’s Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ), in accordance with Austin Water’s Financial Policy No. 8. The DWPZ designation and the associated financial policy, adopted by City Council, are included in the Appendix and outline the requirements for identifying, reviewing, and obtaining Board and Commission …
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. 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 May 20, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Operations Committee workplan. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 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, May 20, 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 CALL TO ORDER 11:05 a.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DRAFT MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on April 30, 2026. MOTION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting on April 30, 2026 on a motion by Commissioner Acton, Commissioner Rice seconding. Vote: 2-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Potential projects to inform Operations Committee workplan. • Commissioners brainstormed potential items to focus on. • Commissioners discussed working with external partners. • Commissioners agreed that projects could be tackled in parts and noted the importance of small wins. • Commissioners discussed tackling low-hanging fruit in the Equity-Based Preservation Plan and identifying specific action items within general Plan recommendations. • Commissioners discussed the purview of the Operations and Preservation Plan committees. • Historic Preservation Office staff will create a list of potential items for consideration at the next committee meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action on Historic Sign Standards. • Commissioners discussed adding photographs of good examples to the standards before the August Historic Landmark Commission meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 12:28 p.m. For more information on the Operations Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 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 July 1, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the history of Austin Watershed Protection ordinances. Presentation by Matt Hollon, Regulatory Policy Analyst, Austin Watershed Protection. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. Discussion of Environmental Commission Bylaws. Discussion of Robert’s Rules of Order, the Texas Open Meetings Act, and general commission procedures. Presentation by Commissioner Sullivan. Discussion of public comment process. Discussion of the 2025-2026 goals and objectives of the Environmental Commission. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City Code requires at least two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume that if there is no objection from other members expressed at the meeting, the members’ silence indicates approval for staff to include on the next agenda. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Nicole Corona at Austin Watershed Protection, at 737-291-3084, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026 The Environmental Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 1, 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 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Mariana Krueger, Chair Jennifer Bristol, Vice Chair Haris Qureshi, Secretary Justin Fleury Martin Luecke David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Richard Brimer Annie Fierro PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on June 17, 2026. The minutes from the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on June 17, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Luecke’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Brimer and Fierro were off the dais. Commissioners Changsut and Morrison were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Austin Watershed Protection's Reservoir Update for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026. Presentation by Brent Bellinger, Conservation Program Supervisor, Austin Watershed Protection. The presentation was made by Brent Bellinger, Conservation Program Supervisor, Austin Watershed Protection. 1 3. Staff briefing regarding Austin Resource Recovery's On-Demand Brush, Bulk, and Household Hazardous Waste Program. Presentation by Ron Romero, Assistant Director, Samuel Gilbert, Litter Abatement Division Manager, and Andy Dawson, Diversion Facilities Assistant Division Manager, Austin Resource Recovery. The presentation was made by Ron Romero, Assistant Director, Samuel Gilbert, Litter Abatement Division Manager, and Andy Dawson, Diversion Facilities Assistant Division Manager, Austin Resource Recovery. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. Discussion and action to recommend approval of the Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for inclusion in the five-year Capital spending plan as required by Financial Policy #8. The motion to approve the Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for inclusion in the five-year Capital spending plan as required by Financial Policy #8, and request that the 2027 report reflect any water leak detection or abatement in the drinking water zone, was approved on Secretary Qureshi’s motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Changsut and Morrison were absent. Approve a recommendation to Council from the Dog’s Head Working Group regarding the environmental aspects and future potential City Council action, including a vote on the creation of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ), for the Dog’s Head area, located between the Colorado River, US Highway 183, and State …
The History of Austin’s Watershed Protection Ordinances Austin Watershed Protection | 07/15/2026 Presentation Outline Major, historic Austin moments The impact of geography, weather, demography, and politics Key watershed protection regulations Austin’s major watershed ordinances Concluding thoughts 4 4 Geography: Edwards Plateau Barton Creek looking toward downtown 5 Geography: Blackland Prairie Gilleland Creek at SH 130 Crossing 6 Lake Travis Lake Austin Lady Bird Lake Colorado River Welcome to AUSTIN 7 Rapid Population Growth 11th largest city in the U.S. 22% population change 2010-18 2nd highest rate in top 50 U.S. cities But recently slowing in Austin Current estimated population (2025) 1.03 million in full-purpose limits 2.62 million in the 5-county MSA Development required to keep pace MSA = Metropolitan Statistical Area Austin Population 1940-2025 + Projection to 2050 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 n o i t a l u p o P Projected Past 0 1920 1940 1960 1980 2000 2020 2040 2060 Year Source: https://demographics-austin.hub.arcgis.com/... 8 Citizen Involvement Highly aware & educated community Politically & socially active community 9 State Involvement Highly aware & educated community Politically & socially active community 10 Flash Flood Alley The Central Texas Hill Country is the most flash-flood-prone area in North America “Texas is a land of perennial drought, broken by the occasional devastating flood.” Unnamed National Weather Service meteorologist, 1927 Pontoon Bridge, 1869 Destroyed by flood < 1 year after built 12 Original Austin Dam Completed 1891 13 Original Austin Dam Destroyed 1900 14 2nd Dam begun, 1912… Damaged in construction by two large floods… never completely built 15 1935 Flood 16 1935 Flood 17 Construction of the Highland Lakes 18 Lake Travis at Mansfield Dam, built 1942 LCRA photo 19 Tom Miller Dam, built 1940 LCRA photo 20 1981 Memorial Day Flood 21 Barton Creek Square Mall Barton Springs: ~ 2 miles downstream 22 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQNrdLTvlFc 23 Eastern Headwaters Creeks 24 2013 Onion Creek Flood 25 Key Watershed Protection Regulations (from ordinances) Watershed classification (impervious cover and more) Impervious cover limits Floodplain restrictions/prohibitions Stream setbacks/buffers Erosion hazard zone (EHZ) requirements No adverse impact flood detention ponds Water quality controls (“ponds”) 26 26 Key Watershed Protection Regulations (from ordinances, continued) Erosion & sedimentation controls Critical Environmental Feature (CEF) setbacks/buffers Steep slope protections Cut & fill …
Robert’s Rules of Order for CoA Meetings Dave Sullivan Former Planning Commission Parliamentarian & Chair Current member of Housing Investment Review Committee, Environmental Commission, ATP Advisory Committee Environmental Comm. July 15, 2026 1 Robert’s Rules…. from Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert%27s_Rules_of_Order • A U.S. Army officer, Henry Martyn Robert (1837–1923), saw a need for a standard of parliamentary procedure while living in San Francisco. He found San Francisco in the mid-to-late 19th century to be a chaotic place where meetings of any kind tended to be tumultuous, with little consistency of procedure and with people of many nationalities and traditions thrown together. • The first edition of the book, whose full title was Pocket Manual of Rules of Order for Deliberative Assemblies, was published in February 1876 by the then-Major Robert, with the short title Robert's Rules of Order placed on its cover. Environmental Comm. July 15, 2026 2 Lots of resources • https://robertsrulesmadesimple.com/ • Robert's Rules in Plain English, 2nd edition, Doris Zimmerman, HarperCollins Publishers, 2009 Environmental Comm. July 15, 2026 3 Main Principles: • Only one motion can be discussed at a time. • Everyone has the right to participate in discussion before anyone may speak a second time. • Everyone has the right to know what is going on at all times. • Only urgent matters may interrupt a speaker. Environmental Comm. July 15, 2026 4 Following presentation of an agenda item, and citizens speakers • Chair calls for a motion. • Generally, the chair facilitates the discussion, but she can also make or second a motion. • A motion, once made, must be seconded before discussion/debate begins. The maker and seconder get to explain why they put forward the motion. • Following the motion/second, the chair facilitates an orderly discussion or debate. Board rules may limit the time a member can speak. • One must wait until after everyone else has spoken before speaking a second time, unless it is to answer a question posed by another speaker. Environmental Comm. July 15, 2026 5 Types of motions… • Main motion (or base motion) on an agenda item. Req’s 2nd. • Amendment to main motion. Req’s 2nd. • Limit debate/Call for a vote. Req’s 2nd. Requires 2/3 vote… (8 yeas out of 11 members). • Postpone. Req’s 2nd. • Recess, Adjourn, Req’s 2nd. • Table a motion. Req’s 2nd. • Remove from the table (take up the issue). Req’s 2nd. …
Texas Open Meetings Act Dave Sullivan Former Planning Commission Parliamentarian & Chair Current member of Housing Investment Review Committee, Environmental Commission, ATP Advisory Committee Environmental Comm. July 15, 2026 1 Resources • TOMA online handbook: • https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sit es/default/files/files/divisions/open- government/openmeetings_hb.pdf • CoA meeting rules: • https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/c odes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT2A D_CH2-1CIBO Environmental Comm. July 15, 2026 2 The TOM Act • Adopted in 1967 as article 6252-17 of the Revised Civil Statutes, • Substantially revised in 1973 • Codified without substantive change in 1993 as Government Code chapter 551.5 • The Act has been amended many times since its enactment, e.g., with development of the Internet, and most recently to allow some remote attendance at meetings during the COVID period. Environmental Comm. July 15, 2026 3 Details • Quorum requirement. • Majority vote. • Meeting in public, some executive sessions allowed. • Meeting must be pre-noticed. • Err on the side or open government. • May use Robert’s Rules of Order to conduct meetings. • May not conduct meetings with procedures inconsistent with TOMA. Environmental Comm. July 15, 2026 4 Quorum & Voting • “Absent an express provision to the contrary, a proposition is carried in a deliberative body by a majority of the legal votes cast, a quorum being present. Thus, if a body is “composed of twelve members, a quorum of seven could act, and a majority of that quorum, four, could bind the body.” But….. • For CoA Boards & Commissions, a quorum must be present to hold a meeting, and a majority of “seats” must support any resolution to pass. So, if a CoA panel has 11 seats, and only 6 members are present (or online) for a meeting, a quorum is met, but only unanimous resolutions pass. (CITY CODE: CHAPTER 2-1. - CITY BOARDS) Environmental Comm. July 15, 2026 5 Posting requirements • Notice must be posted for a minimum length of time before each meeting. Section 551.043(a) states: “The notice of a meeting of a governmental body must be posted in a place readily accessible to the general public at all times for at least three business days before the scheduled date of the meeting.” • Posting must be on the Website and in a hard-copy public space. • Posting must give the public a good idea of what will be discussed. I.e., Agenda listings such as “City Manager Report” alone, without listing topics to be discussed, is …
