REGULAR MEETING of the SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026 AT 6:00PM Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1405 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the South Central Waterfront 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 participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely or to listen in on the meeting, call or email Aaron D. Jenkins (512) 974-7756 aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Board Members Luai Abou-emara Peter Breton Marissa A. McKinney Jo Ann Ortiz Ryan Puzycki David Sullivan Ex- Officios Davon Barbour (Downtown Austin Alliance) Rebecca Edwards (Housing) Hasan Manur (Transportation) Hopie Martinez (Real Estate) Trisha Sims (Real Estate) 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 South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) Regular Meeting on March 17, 2025 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair Approve the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board 2026 Annual Meeting Schedule. 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 Aaron D. Jenkins at Austin Financial Services, at (512) 974-7756 aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board, please contact Aaron D. Jenkins (512) 974-7756 aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov of the Financial Services Department.
SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025 AT 6:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened the Regular Meeting at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 in a hybrid format. BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Jim Stephenson, Chair David Sullivan, Board Member Manar Hasan, Ex Officio (Transportation) BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Felicity Maxwell, Vice Chair Julia Woods, Board Member Ryan Puzycki, Board Member CALL TO ORDER 6:03p 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 South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) Regular Meeting on October 21, 2024 a. The motion to approve the minutes was made by Vice Chair F. Maxwell and seconded by Board Member D. Sullivan, passed with a vote of 5-0. Board Members S. Bazan and I. Cohen were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Discussion and action to provide recommendations to Council for Community Benefits as it relates to Planned Unit Developments (PUDs). a. No action taken 3. Discussion and action on FY2025-26 Budget Recommendations a. No action taken FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Affordable Housing Trust Fund & Site Development Group ADJOURNMENT 6:36p
2026 Proposed South Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) Meeting Schedule Room 1405 ( Need ATXN/CTM Support) Meetings Occur on the 3rd Monday of the month 1. January 20, 2026 (Tuesday) 2. February 17, 2026 (Tuesday) 3. March 16, 2026 4. April 20, 2026 5. May 18, 2026 6. June 15, 2026 7. July 20, 2026 8. August 17, 2026 9. September 21, 2026 10. October 19, 2026 11. November 6, 2026 12. December 21, 2026 *Dates in Red Denote a Tuesday Meeting Date due to City Holiday
Energy Efficiency Services - Commercial and Multifamily Enrollment Pipeline Program Location Name Installation Address Council District Measures Est. kWh Savings Est. $ Incentive Multifamily Income Qualified Bridge at Henly 6107 E RIVERSIDE DR UNIT CLUB Multifamily Lantana Hills Apartments 7601 RIALTO BLVD UNIT TC Multifamily STONEY RIDGE APARTMENTS 3200 S 1ST ST UNIT 1 Multifamily Income Qualified ELM RIDGE 1190 AIRPORT BLVD Multifamily Mackenzie Point Apartments 1044 CAMINO LA COSTA UNIT 10 Commercial TRAVIS PARK PRESERVATION LLC 1100 E OLTORF ST UNIT 2 3 8 3 1 4 9 Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, Supplemental Measure, HVAC Tune-Up, Water Saving Devices Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up Attic Insulation, ECAD Incentive, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up, Water Saving Devices Attic Insulation,Building Information, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune- Up Chillers, Commercial Supplemental Measure, Roof/Ceiling Insulation, Reflective Roof Coating, Solar Screen/Solar Film 364,850 $ 257,648 447,754 $ 148,147 197,212 $ 104,928 111,909 $ 96,101 37,591 $ 86,116 200,260 $ 80,858 Rebate Fact Sheet - Energy Efficiency Services January 2026 Property Information Rebate Program Enrollment Multifamily 1297548 Customer or Property SOMERSET TOWNHOMES Property Address Year Built * Total Number of Rentable Units Building Total Square Feet 6800 AUSTIN CENTER BLVD 04 AUSTIN, TX 78731 1995 123 N/A Rebates and Estimated Annual Savings Measure ** Attic Insulation HVAC Tune-Up Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat Est. Kilowatt (kW) Reduction Est. Kilowatt- hours (kWh) Reduction Est. $/kW Rebate per Tenant Unit Total Rebate 33.3 17.3 10.5 26,128 $1,796 67,307 $1,887 59,882 $2,010 $487 $265 $171 $59,857 $32,656 $21,000 Total *** 61.1 * Year built may not include major renovations ** Fact sheets include final inspection information, and some values may have changed since original proposal. *** Assumes 100% Occupancy $113,513 153,317 $5,693 $923 Energy Efficiency Rebates in Past 10-Years Date (Year) Measure Rebate Amount N/A Rebate Fact Sheet - Energy Efficiency Services January 2026 Rebate Program Enrollment Customer or Property Property Address Year Built * Total Number of Rentable Units Building Total Square Feet Property Information Multifamily Income Qualified 1344686 The Amethyst 13401 METRIC BLVD 01 AUSTIN, TX 78727 1996 260 N/A Measure ** Rebates and Estimated Annual Savings Est. Kilowatt (kW) Reduction Est. Kilowatt- hours (kWh) Reduction Est. $/kW Rebate per Tenant Unit Total Rebate Attic Insulation Limited Time Bonus Offer …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION February 17, 2026 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. Members: Charlotte Davis, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Kamil Cook Trey Farmer CALL MEETING TO ORDER AGENDA GeNell Gary Joseph Gerland Harry Kennard Martin Luecke Raphael Schwartz Alison Silverstein Danielle Zigon PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Meeting on January 20, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and recommend residential electric rates implemented by Austin Energy and its effects on energy conservation and equity. STAFF BRIEFING 3. Staff briefing on Water Management Strategy Implementation Report Highlights by Kevin Kluge, Water Conservation Division Manager, Austin Water. 4. Staff briefing on Customer Demand Response Battery Pilot by Hammad Chaudhry, Director, Energy Efficiency Services, Austin Energy and Lindsey McDougall, Manager, Energy Efficiency Services, Austin Energy. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Discussion on time of use rates and demand response. 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 Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com .
Resource Management Commission Resolution Fairness of Residential Electric Rates Whereas, progressive Residential utility rates structures that charge less per unit for less consumption and more per unit for greater consumption encourage conservation; and Whereas progressive Residential rate structures also help save money for low-income customers, who generally use less energy; and Whereas, Austin Energy defended raising these rates during the 2025 budget by explaining to City Council and the Electric Utility Commission that Residential bills would actually go down because of lower fuel costs, when in fact this was not the case; and Whereas, Austin Energy’s more regressive Residential rate structure harms some City Council Districts disproportionally, with Districts 3,4,6,7, and 9 seeing the average bill go up between 31 and 34% between 2022 and 2026, while District 10 will see its average bill go up only 20% (See Attachment 1); and Whereas Austin Energy did not inform the City Council and the general public of this; and Whereas, Austin Energy has claimed that low-income customers have had their bills lowered through the Customer Assistance Program, even though the percentage of CAP customers in less than one-third of Austin’s population of low- and moderate-income citizens; and Whereas, due to the increasingly regressive nature of the rate structure, the majority of Residential customers in every City Council District will see their rates rise above average (See Attachment 2); and Whereas, the Resource Management Commission passed a resolution during the last Austin Energy rate case in 2022 that was on record against regressive rates (Recommendation No. 20221018-004B); and Whereas, Austin Energy intentionally avoided bringing this issue to the RMC during the budget and rate review in 2025, making it impossible for the Commission to make a similar recommendation; and Whereas, Austin Energy went on record during the settlement of the rate case in 2022 to raise Residential rates by a prescribed amount, but exceeded this in 2025, calling into question if the utility can abide by its commitments; and Whereas, electric rates were raised though the budget process and not through an evidentiary rate hearing that Austin is accustomed to; and Whereas rate cases were held in 2012, 2016, and 2022, but have since been completely eliminated; and Whereas, Austin Energy has predicted a 5% per year overall rate increase each year for the next four years; and Whereas, the increased Austin Energy budget has been created without allowing ratepayers and stakeholders …
Resource Management Commission Resolution Fairness of Residential Electric Rates WHEREAS, progressive Residential utility rates structures that charge less per unit for less consumption and more per unit for more consumption encourage conservation; and WHEREAS, progressive Residential rate structures also help save money for low-income customers, who generally use less energy; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy has implemented a more regressive Residential rate structure that runs counter to the goals of both energy conservation and of lowering costs for low-income residents; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy defended this change during the 2025 budget by explaining to City Council and the Electric Utility Commission that Residential bills would actually go down because of lower fuel costs, when in fact this has not happened; and WHEREAS, this more regressive Residential rate structure harms some City Council Districts disproportionally, where Districts 3,4,6,7, and 9 experienced rate increases of between 31 and 34% between 2022 and 2026, while District 10 experienced only a 20% rate increase (See Attachment 1); and WHEREAS, Austin Energy did not inform the City Council and the general public of this; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy has stated that low-income customers have had their bills lowered through the Customer Assistance Program, even though the percentage of CAP customers is less than one-third of Austin’s population of low- and moderate-income citizens; and WHEREAS, due to the increasingly regressive nature of the rate structure, the majority of Residential customers in every City Council District have seen their rates rise above average (See Attachment 2) because customers with the very highest energy usage received a rate increase far below the average; and WHEREAS, the Resource Management Commission (RMC) passed a resolution during the last Austin Energy rate case in 2022 that was on record against regressive rates (Recommendation No. 20221018-004B); and WHEREAS, Austin Energy did not mention this major rate change to RMC during the budget review in 2025, making it difficult for the Commission to make a similar recommendation; and WHEREAS, high monthly base fees such as those in Austin ($16.50) contribute to regressive rates, and there are other municipal electric utilities in Texas with lower monthly fees, including San Antonio CPS ($9.50), the City of Brownsville ($6.94); the City of Greenville ($12.15), the City of San Marcos ($12.61), and Bryan Texas Utilities ($11); and WHEREAS, Austin Energy went on record during the settlement of the rate case in 2022 to raise Residential rates by a …
Water Management Strategy Implementation REPORT Fourth Quarter 2025, October - December February 2026 Contents Fourth Quarter Summary Water Conservation Updates Water Loss Reduction Updates Reclaimed Water and Onsite Reuse Updates Conservation Outreach Updates Water Supply Project Updates Water Use and GPCD Notes Regarding Data 2 Fourth Quarter Summary The Water Management Strategy Implementation Report is intended to provide transparency and accountability regarding the execution of strategies from the 2024 Water Conservation Plan and the 2024 Water Forward Plan. The plans include proactive and substantial demand management strategies and innovative local supply strategies, but the hard work necessary to complete the strategies and meet the goals are illustrated in the implementation reports. While the combined water storage in Lakes Buchanan and Travis stayed about 80 percent full throughout the fourth quarter of 2025, Central Texas entered moderate and severe levels of hydrologic drought and remained throughout the quarter. These dry conditions resulted in summer-like water use levels in October before lessening in November. 3 Water Conservation Updates Annual WaterWise Irrigation Program seminar was held on November 6, 2025. Over 130 irrigators and landscapers attended the seminar to learn about landscaping and irrigation. Irrigation inspection anniversary – since October 2024, 1,600 new residential automatic irrigation systems have been inspected to meet State and Austin regulations, providing more efficient and effective landscape irrigation. In 2025, customers saved over 30 million gallons from rebate programs, the highest in 5 years. 4 Water Conservation Metrics Residential Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Drought Survival Tools Irrigation Upgrades Rainwater Harvesting Rebates WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Other Residential Programs Q4 2024-Q3 2025 Q4 2025 5 Water Conservation Metrics Commercial Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 5 4 3 2 1 0 4 4 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Bucks for Business Other Commercial Programs Q4 2024-Q3 2025 Q4 2025 6 Water Conservation Metrics Compliance Assessments Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities 86% 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities 85% 96% 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Landscape Irrigation Assessment Cooling Tower Assessment Vehicle Wash Assessment Q4 2024-Q3 2025 Q4 2025 Q4 2024-Q3 2025 Q4 2025 7 Water Conservation Strategy Milestones (Water Conservation Plan, p. 35-36, Water Forward Plan, p. 34, 36) 2025 Milestones Commercial Incentives Progress Pilot an …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20260217-002 Recommendation on Fairness of Residential Electric Rates WHEREAS, progressive Residential utility rates structures that charge less per unit for less consumption and more per unit for more consumption encourage conservation; and WHEREAS, progressive Residential rate structures also help save money for low-income customers, who generally use less energy; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy has implemented a more regressive Residential rate structure that runs counter to the goals of both energy conservation and of lowering costs for low-income residents; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy defended this change during the 2025 budget by explaining to City Council and the Electric Utility Commission that Residential bills would actually go down because of lower fuel costs, when in fact this has not happened; and WHEREAS, this more regressive Residential rate structure harms some City Council Districts disproportionally, where Districts 3,4,6,7, and 9 experienced rate increases of between 31 and 34% between 2022 and 2026, while District 10 experienced only a 20% rate increase (See Attachment 1); and WHEREAS, Austin Energy did not inform the City Council and the general public of this; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy has stated that low-income customers have had their bills lowered through the Customer Assistance Program, even though the percentage of CAP customers is less than one-third of Austin’s population of low- and moderate-income citizens; and WHEREAS, due to the increasingly regressive nature of the rate structure, the majority of Residential customers in every City Council District have seen their rates rise above average (See Attachment 2) because customers with the very highest energy usage received a rate increase far below the average; and WHEREAS, the Resource Management Commission (RMC) passed a resolution during the last Austin Energy rate case in 2022 that was on record against regressive rates (Recommendation No. 20221018- 004B); and WHEREAS, Austin Energy did not mention this major rate change to RMC during the budget review in 2025, making it difficult for the Commission to make a similar recommendation; and WHEREAS, high monthly base fees such as those in Austin ($16.50) contribute to regressive rates, and there are other municipal electric utilities in Texas with lower monthly fees, including San Antonio CPS ($9.50), the City of Brownsville ($6.94); the City of Greenville ($12.15), the City of San Marcos ($12.61), and Bryan Texas Utilities ($11); and WHEREAS, Austin Energy went on record during the settlement of the rate case in …
To: From: Date: MEMORANDUM Resource Management Commission (RMC) Stephanie Koudelka, Interim Senior VP & Chief Financial Officer February 13, 2026 Subject: February 17, 2026 RMC Agenda Item # 2 This memo clarifies and corrects information in the draft resolution on the February 17, 2026, meeting agenda. Austin Energy is a cost-recovery utility. Austin Energy’s rates are designed strictly to recover the utility’s costs incurred in providing electric service to customers. Austin Energy’s retail rate structure includes base rates, which cover fixed costs outlined below, and pass-through rates, which include the Power Supply Adjustment, Community Benefit Charge, and Regulatory Charge. Information about Austin Energy’s residential rates and charges is available on Austin Energy's website. Austin Energy’s rates are determined using careful planning and analysis, ensuring system reliability and the utility’s financial health. • Base rates are set to recover costs such as billing, metering, debt service, equipment, and employee salaries. Base rates include a customer charge and energy charges. The customer charge is $16.50 per month and remains low compared to our peers. Austin Energy’s Customer Assistance Program (CAP) customers, a set of customers that has been vastly expanded in recent years to reach more low income customers, do not pay the customer charge. Energy charges are based on the actual electricity used by customers each month, through an escalating tier structure. The less a customer uses, the lower their bill. • Customers’ energy usage has decreased consistently over the years due to Austin Energy’s industry leading conservation programs. Austin Energy must recover rising costs through a balanced approach in the fixed customer charge and energy charges. • Base rates are applied consistently to Austin Energy customers, and any difference among customer bills is due to consumption patterns, not Council district. • Rising costs, due mostly to rapid and substantial inflation in our sector but also due to critical system investments, mean that Austin Energy must increase base rates to achieve financial stability. In FY26, Austin Energy’s base rates increased 5% to ensure continued system resilience and effective cost recovery. Current base rates were approved by Council ordinance as part of the FY26 budget process. Page 1 of 2 • Austin Energy presents annual budget forecasts and departmental requests to the Electric Utility Commission and City Council. The EUC has purview over rates and has the opportunity to make recommendations to Council. City Council votes on Austin Energy’s rates every year …
Resource Management Commission Resolution Fairness of Residential Electric Rates WHEREAS, progressive Residential utility rates structures that charge less per unit for less consumption and more per unit for more consumption encourage conservation; and WHEREAS, progressive Residential rate structures also help save money for low-income customers, who generally use less energy; and Here is a chart that I have shown before derived from the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s Residential Consumption Survey. The data comes from Table CE1.4 Summary consumption and expenditures in the South - totals and intensities, “2020 annual household income.” WHEREAS, Austin Energy has implemented a more regressive Residential rate structure that runs counter to the goals of both energy conservation and of lowering costs for low-income residents; and The new tariff was approved by City Council on August 13, 2025. It contains increases in the Customer Charge and the lowest “Tier 1” of consumption, but no increases in the higher 3 Tiers of consumption. It can be found at this link. You can compare these to the older tariffs: Tariffs for FY 2024 and 2025 Pages 5 & 6 WHEREAS, Austin Energy defended this change during the 2025 budget by explaining to City Council and the Electric Utility Commission that Residential bills would actually go down because of lower fuel costs, when in fact this has not happened; and First, this is an example of the utility’s public stance, as taken from a news story. Matt Mitchell, a public information officer for Austin Energy, said...the base rate will rise 5%... However, Austin Energy has been able to lower the power supply adjustment charge...and most customers will see lower electric bills compared to last year. This is calculated in the Austin Energy Budget Presentation given to the EUC in mid-July. See Slide 16. Below is a screenshot. The PSA (fuel charge) here is 5.32¢ per kwh. ($45.77 ÷ 860 kwh.) But the actual fuel charge over the course of the year was 4.352¢. from: Everhart, Amy <Amy.Everhart@austinenergy.com> to: Paul Robbins <paul_robbins@greenbuilder.com> date: Jan 9, 2026, 3:31 PM subject: RE: Request for Information on 2025 PSA Costs Paul, Here is the response to your questions: Fiscal Year 2025 Average residential rate: $.04363 Weighted Average residential rate: $.04352 This EUC presentation was made 9 months into the rate year, so it was virtually impossible that Austin Energy could not know or at least estimate the last 3 months. The bottom line …
Resource Management Commission Residential Rate Structure Resolution Paul Robbins February 17, 2026 Map of Rate Increases by Austin City Council District Between 2022 and 2026 On December 16, 2025, I submitted Public Information Request #X022954 to Stuart Reilly, General Manager of Austin Energy. The answers were provided December 30, including the one below. In the most recent Austin Energy rate increase discussions and deliberations that have taken place since June of 2025, has there been any information provided by Austin Energy to the City Council or public on how the proposed rate increase affects individual City Council Districts? If so, provide this. REPLY: • No responsive information Austin Energy Boasts Bill Savings in 2026 Compared to 2025 Because Fuel Costs Were Lower $45.77 ÷ 860 Kwh = 5.3¢/Kwh Fuel Cost But Austin Energy Recently Stated Fuel Costs Were in Fact Only 4.35¢/Kwh in 2025 So the Total Bill in 2026 is More, Not Less, Than 2025 From Austin Energy February 13, 2026 Energy charges are based on the actual electricity used by customers each month, through an escalating tier structure. AUSTIN ENERGY PROPOSAL IN 2022 RATE CASE 8¢/Kwh Between Tiers vs 1¢/Kwh Differential Between Tiers Thanks for Your Attention Paul Robbins (512) 447-8712 Paul_Robbins@greenbuilder.com
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH, 2026, 5:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Join the meeting now Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone or Teams. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak, call or email the Office of Support, (737)- 825-1684 or hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice-Chair Kristina McRae-Thompson, Secretary Drew Kyler, Treasurer Empty, FA Committee Chair Empty, CSE Committee Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 2/16/2026 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the HIV Planning Council regular meeting of the Executive Committee on September 16th, 2025 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Briefing 5. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discussion of member reflectiveness report 7. Discussion of member attendance report 8. Discussion of governing documents a. Bylaws 2026 9. Discussion and interview of HIV Planning Council member interests: a. Adryan Brown b. Katherine Brandhuber c. Brandon Diaz d. Kyle Murphy e. Kathleen Irwin DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 10. Discussion and voting approval of HIV Planning Council member interests: a. Adryan Brown b. Katherine Brandhuber c. Brandon Diaz d. Kyle Murphy e. Kathleen Irwin 11. Discussion and approval of HIV Planning Council Member Judith Hassan’s leave of absence 12. Discussion and approval of meeting time and day for 2026 13. Discussion and approval of Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Recruitment and Retention plan COMMITTEE UPDATES 14. Care Strategies and Engagement Committee 15. Finance and Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 16. Discussion of workplan and social calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026, AT 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS, ROOM 1125 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Seonhye “Sonny” Sin, Chair Sarah Chen Zachary Dolling Hugh Li Alpha Shrestha Nirali Thakkar CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Padmini Jambulapati, Vice-Chair Sarah Xiyi Chen Hanna Huang Ahmed Moledina Nayer Sikder Kuo Yang AGENDA The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on January 20, 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding We All Belong Campaign updates and upcoming programing. Presentation by Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by American Gateways regarding successes with the City of Austin and a request for the prioritization of immigration funding in the FY 26-27 budget. Presentation by Edna Yang, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways. 4. Discussion regarding the creation of a proclamation for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. 5. Discussion regarding the Commissioner and Stakeholder Search Community Working Group outreach plan. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 6. Update from the Asian American Resource Center Working Group regarding the AARC’s Capital Improvement Projects. 7. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee Working Group regarding budget impacts for community organizations, collaborating across commissions for budget updates, and other budget considerations informed by Austin Equity and Inclusion and Austin Police. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Approve a meeting date change to the March meeting. 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 …
Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 20, 2026 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1406 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Sin called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Seonhye “Sonny” Sin, Chair Hanna Huang Ahmed Moledina COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Sarah Chen Sarah Xiyi Chen Hugh Li Alpha Shrestha Nayer Sikder Nirali Thakkar Kuo Yang PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on November 18, 2025. The minutes from the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on November 18, 2025 were approved on Commissioner Huang’s motion, Commissioner Moledina’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Yang off the dais, and Vice Chair Jambulapati and Commissioner Dolling absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 2. Staff briefing regarding winter weatherization and preparedness. Presentation by Janet Pichette, Assistant Director, Austin Emergency Management. The presentation was made by Janet Pichette, Assistant Director and David Alcorta, Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Emergency Management. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Presentation from the Hope Clinic regarding updates from the 2025 program year. Presentation given by Jodi Schrobilgen, Executive Director, Hope Clinic. The presentation was given by Jodi Schrobilgen, Executive Director, Hope Clinic. Discussion regarding post FY26 budget amendments and how they affect the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Discussion led by Commissioner Huang. Discussion of the bylaws update ordinance. Discussion led by Chair Sin. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. 7. Update from the Community Engagement Working Group regarding the scope of work and the clarification of responsibilities for commissioners interested in joining. Commissioner Li requested this item be taken up with related Item 12. Update from the Budget Working Group regarding budget priorities for the upcoming budget cycle. Update provided by Commissioner Huang and Chair Sin. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. 9. Approve the appointment of Pierre Nguyễn as a stakeholder on the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission. Withdrawn without objection. Approve the formation of an AAQoL Commissioner Search Working Group for potential new candidates to be recommended to Council Members or to the commission for action from January to March. The motion to approve formation of an AAQoL Commissioner …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2026, AT 5:30PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities 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 Nekaybaw Watson, Nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov, 512-974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Conor Kelly, Chair Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Gabriel Arellano Lisa Chang DeLawnia Comer-HaGans CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Audrea Diaz Mickey Fetonte Lynn Murphy Elizabeth Slade Kristen Vassallo 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 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on January 9, 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding advancing ADA Compliance and Austin Equity and Inclusion updates. Presentation by Megan Dere, American Disability Act Administrator, Austin Equity and Inclusion. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Discussion of remembrance of Bob Kafka, co-founder of ADAPT. Update from Joint Inclusion Committee representative regarding the budget priorities that the commission could consider. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Approve a list of legislative priorities for the federal and state government. Approve a Budget Recommendation to Council regarding Elisabet Ney Museum Accessible Restroom Facility Approve a Budget Recommendation to Council regarding AWEbility Festival Approve a Budget Recommendation to Council regarding therapeutic recreation program Approve a Budget Recommendation to Council regarding far Southeast library branch site selection Approve the election of Vice Chair for the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. 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 …
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular meeting on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 301 W 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Kelly called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Conor Kelly, Chair Mickey Fetonte Lynn Murphy Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Gabriel Arellano Lisa Chang Kristen Vassallo Commissioners Absent: Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Delawnia Comer-HaGans Audrea Diaz Elizabeth Slade PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Regular Meeting on December 12, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the December 12, 2025, regular meeting of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities was approved on Chair Kelly’s motion, 1 Commissioner Vassallo’s second on a 6-0 vote. Vice Chair Meyer and Commissioners Comer-HaGans, Diaz, and Slade were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding budget priorities from past budget cycles and new budget priorities. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve a list of legislative priorities for the federal and state government. Discussed. 4. Update membership for Budget Working Group. (Current members: Chair Kelly, Commissioners Chang and Vassallo.) Withdrawn. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Set a discussion item about Bob Kafka, Co-Founder of ADAPT. Approve Budget Recommendations Joint Inclusion Commission representative update about budget recommendations the commission should consider Invite and ADA representative to speak with the commission about programmatic updates from 2025. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned without objection at 5:48 pm on Chair Kelly’s motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second. Vice Chair Meyer and Commissioners Comer-HaGans, Diaz, and Slade were absent. 2
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Date: February 13, 2026 Recommendation Number 20260213-006 Subject: Budget Recommendation to the City Council Regarding Elisabet Ney Museum Accessible Restroom Facility Motioned By: Seconded By: WHEREAS, the Elisabet Ney Museum is undergoing restoration and improvements; WHEREAS, the Museum lacks an accessible restroom as described in the Americans with Disabilities Act; WHEREAS, plans have been created for an accessible restroom to be constructed as part of the restoration and improvements, in partnership with the Friends of Elisabet Ney Museum, although funding and support for the addition is still being sought; and WHEREAS, the Committee has decided to recommend to the Austin City Council that it support the construction of an ADA accessible restroom to allow all visitors to fully enjoy the Museum. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities encourages the Austin City Council to allocate funds towards constructing the ADA accessible restroom at the Ney Museum. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Date: February 13, 2026 Recommendation Number 20260213-007 Subject: Budget Recommendation to the City Council Regarding Awebility Festival Motioned By: Seconded By: WHEREAS, Commissioner Gabriel Arellano of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities will coordinate a festival celebrating individuals with disabilities and raising awareness, the Awebility Festival; WHEREAS, the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities sponsors this festival with its support; WHEREAS, this festival was coordinated successfully in fall 2025 with limited resources, but desires the City of Austin’s financial support to expand its impact; and WHEREAS, the Awebility Festival will have an outsized impact relative to the cost of support and will help build a stronger community around people with disabilities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities encourages the Austin City Council to allocate funds towards the Awebility Festival for 2026. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Date: February 13, 2026 Recommendation Number 20260213-008 Subject: Budget Recommendation to the City Council Regarding Therapeutic Recreation Program Motioned By: Seconded By: WHEREAS, the City of Austin sponsors the Therapeutic Recreation Program through the Parks and Recreation Department providing activity-based interventions to improve the cognitive, physical, emotional, and social functioning of individuals with disabilities; WHEREAS, the Therapeutic Recreation Program is held at parks around the city, often serving under resourced members of the community; WHEREAS, constituents have raised concerns about wait list times and limited locations of the program, which creates barriers to participation for those that need it most; and WHEREAS, additional funding could expand locations and improve services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities encourages the Austin City Council to allocate additional funds to the Therapeutic Recreation Program with the goal of expanding the locations of services and reducing wait list times. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Date: February 13, 2026 Recommendation Number 20260213-009 Subject: Budget Recommendation to the City Council Regarding Far Southeast Library Branch Site Selection Motioned By: Seconded By: WHEREAS, the current Southeast Branch Library is undersized for community demand. The need for a full- service Far Southeast Branch Library is grounded first and foremost in (1) long-standing neighborhood need, (2) obligations to historically underserved residents, and (3) the necessity of accessible, community- serving infrastructure where families already live; WHEREAS, for people with disabilities, libraries are essential access infrastructure—providing assistive technology, inclusive programming, safe indoor space, and digital connectivity. A Far Southeast Branch must be planned with accessibility from the beginning, which requires immediate investment in site selection and predevelopment; and WHEREAS, funding site selection and predevelopment is needed so the community can begin shared investment and fundraising. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities encourages the Austin City Council to allocate funding for site selection and predevelopment of the Far Southeast Branch Library. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________
Advancing ADA Compliance: Updates from Austin Equity and Inclusion Equity and Inclusion Our Time Together ▪ History of ADA Program ▪ First 120 Days ▪ Current Priorities ▪ We Need Your Input ▪ Economic Mobility ▪ How to Contact AEI *All materials shared, including images or graphics, include meaningful alt text to ensure full access for people using screen readers or other assistive technologies. 2 History of ADA Program 1992 2020 2025 First ADA Transition Plan Developed when the City had 25 departments ADA Title II Responsibilities Transferred from Human Resources to the Civil Rights Office City of Austin's Investment Created a full-time ADA Title II Coordinator role within Equity and Inclusion to lead and advance the City’s ADA Program. ADA Programs (Title I & Title II) Initially housed under the Human Resources Department 2019 ADA Status Review – Completed with recommendations presented to the City Manager and Department Directors to guide accessibility improvements. Key Recommendations – Complete a comprehensive ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan for the City. City Manager’s Commitment – Established Equity and Inclusion to strengthen compliance and lead the City’s ADA Program. 2024 Solicitation for ADA/Title VI Plans Coordinate with departmental ADA liaisons Provide technical assistance for Special Events Strengthen community relationships We Are Here 3 First 120 Days Accomplishments ▪ Achieving and maintaining ADA compliance – starting with a city-wide ADA transition plan and self-evaluation. ▪ Working on improving Digital Accessibility across COA websites ▪ Developing Training Materials for staff and volunteers ▪ Identifying training and resource needs across the City. ▪ Meeting with Commissions 4 Current Priorities: ▪ Informing residents how to contact AEI ▪ City-wide ADA Transition Plan ▪ Improving accessibility considerations at events ▪ ADA Resources Toolkit ▪ Strengthening partnerships 5 AEI Needs Your Input We want to hear from you. What is working in the City regarding accessibility? What is not working? We welcome your input and suggestions for areas of improvement. 6 ADA Compliance & Economic Mobility Accessibility drives opportunity. ▪ Inclusive Infrastructure – ADA compliance ensures public spaces and services are accessible ▪ Workforce Access – Removing barriers creates pathways for employment and career growth for people with disabilities ▪ Community Belonging – Accessible programs and events e foster engagement, supporting social and economic inclusion. ▪ Economic Impact – Compliance reduces legal risk and promotes a reputation as an equitable city, attracting businesses and talent. 7 Equity and Inclusion is …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Date: February 13, 2026 Recommendation Number 20260213-006 Subject: Budget Recommendation to the City Council Regarding Elisabet Ney Museum Accessible Restroom Facility Motioned By: Chair Kelly Seconded By: Commissioner San Martin WHEREAS, the Elisabet Ney Museum is undergoing restoration and improvements; WHEREAS, the Museum lacks an accessible restroom as described in the Americans with Disabilities Act; WHEREAS, plans have been created for an accessible restroom to be constructed as part of the restoration and improvements, in partnership with the Friends of Elisabet Ney Museum, although funding and support for the addition is still being sought; and WHEREAS, the Committee has decided to recommend to the Austin City Council that it support the construction of an ADA accessible restroom to allow all visitors to fully enjoy the Museum. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities encourages the Austin City Council to allocate funds towards constructing the ADA accessible restroom at the Ney Museum. Date of Approval: February 13, 2026 Record of the vote: 9-0 For: Chair Kelly, Commissioners Arellano, Chang, Comer-HaGans, Diaz, Murphy, San Martin, Slade, Vassallo Against: Absent: Commissioner Fetonte Attest: Nekaybaw Watson , Staff Liaison
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Date: February 13, 2026 Recommendation Number 20260213-007 Subject: Budget Recommendation to the City Council Regarding Awebility Festival Motioned By: Chair Kelly Seconded By: Commissioner Chang WHEREAS, Commissioner Gabriel Arellano of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities will coordinate a festival celebrating individuals with disabilities and raising awareness, the Awebility Festival; WHEREAS, the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities sponsors this festival with its support; WHEREAS, this festival was coordinated successfully in fall 2025 with limited resources, but desires the City of Austin’s financial support to expand its impact; and WHEREAS, the Awebility Festival will have an outsized impact relative to the cost of support and will help build a stronger community around people with disabilities. WHEREAS, the AWEbility Festival is seeking funding for the following items the festival venue, accessibility services including ASL interpreters and mobility access, marketing materials, insurance, venue stage, operations including a program manager, and compensation for the festival coordinator. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities encourages the Austin City Council to allocate funds towards the Awebility Festival for 2026. Date of Approval: February 13, 2026 Record of the vote: 8-0 For: Chair Kelly, Commissioners Arellano, Chang, Comer-HaGans, Murphy, San Martin, Slade, Vasallo Against: Off Dais: Diaz Attest: Nekaybaw Watson, Staff Liaison
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Date: February 13, 2026 Recommendation Number 20260213-008 Subject: Budget Recommendation to the City Council Regarding Therapeutic Recreation Program Motioned By: Commissioner Vassallo Seconded By: Chair Kelly WHEREAS, the City of Austin sponsors the Therapeutic Recreation Program through the Parks and Recreation Department providing activity-based interventions to improve the cognitive, physical, emotional, and social functioning of individuals with disabilities; WHEREAS, the Therapeutic Recreation Program is held at parks around the city, often serving under resourced members of the community; WHEREAS, constituents have raised concerns about wait list times and limited locations of the program, which creates barriers to participation for those that need it most; and WHEREAS, additional funding could expand locations and improve services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities encourages the Austin City Council to allocate additional funds to the Therapeutic Recreation Program with the goal of expanding the locations of services and reducing wait list times. Date of Approval: February 13, 2026 Record of the vote: 8-0 For: Chair Kelly, Commissioners Arellano, Chang, Comer-HaGans, Diaz, Murphy, San Martin, Slade, Vassallo Against: Off Dais: Commissioner Diaz Absent: Commissioner Fetonte Attest: Nekaybaw Watson, Staff Liaison
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2026, AT 9 A.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Historic Landmark Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. For questions, please email preservation@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS BEN HEIMSATH, CHAIR (D-8) CARL LAROSCHE (D-6) ROXANNE EVANS, VICE CHAIR (D-2) TREY MCWHORTER (D-10) JEFFREY ACTON (MAYOR) TONYA PLEASANT-WRIGHT (D-1) JAIME ALVAREZ (D-7) JUDAH RICE (D-4) HARMONY GROGAN (D-5) BAT TANIGUCHI (D-9) KEVIN KOCH (D-3) 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. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Presentation and discussion on architectural styles in Austin Presenter: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office 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 Hunter Sturgill at Austin Planning, at 512-974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Historic Landmark Commission, please contact Hunter Sturgill at 512- 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov. REGISTER TO SPEAK https://forms.office.com/g/AH2zdpcC8W
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2026, AT 3:00 P.M. CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the College Student 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 Abrianna Citta, 210-232-4773, abrianna.citta01@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Andrew Lyon, Chair, Austin Community College Elisha Mac Gregor, Austin Community College Sage Zuniga, Austin Community College Mekides Guta, Concordia University Lorian Lopez, Concordia University Aidyn Ogle, Concordia University Aidan Cournoyer, University of Texas at Austin Carson Domey, University of Texas at Austin Kritika Ramesh, University of Texas at Austin Caleb Brizuela, Vice Chair, Huston-Tillotson University Camila Colin, St. Edward’s University Caroline Schilling, St. Edward’s University 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 College Student Commission Regular meeting on January 9th, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a recommendation to Council on 6th Street Micromobility Lanes. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 3. 4. 5. Update from TRANSPORTATION working group on their priorities. Update from MENTAL HEALTH working group on their priorities. Update from HOUSING working group on a draft recommendation to Council on UNO housing affordability. 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 Dr. Chiquita Eugene at the Youth Initiatives Office, at chiquita.eugene@austintexas.gov or (512-972- 5003) to request service or for additional information. For more information on the College Student Commission, please contact Dr. Chiquita Eugene at (512-972-5003).
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zero Waste Advisory 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 Gustavo Valle, 512-974-4350, Gustavo.Valle@austintexas.gov. CURRENT [BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS]: Gerry Acuna, Chair Ian Steyaert, Vice Chair Melissa Caudle Michael Drohan CALL TO ORDER Caitlin Griffith John L. Harris Ali Ishaq Iris Suddaby AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Seth Whaland Vacant Vacant The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Regular meeting on November 12, 2025. ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a recommendation to Council to authorize negotiation and execution of contracts for consulting services for Austin Resource Recovery with Baer Engineering & Environmental Consulting, Inc., Intera Inc., TRC Environmental Corporation d/b/a Trc, and Zara Environmental, LLC., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. Funding: $150,000 is available through the Operating Budget, and $50,000 is available through the Capital Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 3. Approve a recommendation to Council to authorize a contract for Central Business District Collection Services for Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) with Texas Disposal Systems, Inc d/b/a Texas Disposal Systems, for an initial term of 3 years with up to two 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000. Funding: $2,333,333 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. 5. Staff briefing regarding Public Information and Marketing. Presentation by Paul Bestgen, Marketing Supervisor for the Public Information Office at Austin Resource Recovery. Staff briefing on the status of Austin Resource Recovery Operational and Administrative projects …
CITY OF AUSTIN RECOMMENDATION FOR COUNCIL ACTION CONTRACTOR: MULTIPLE COUNCIL DATE: February 26, 2026 SUBJECT: Authorize negotiation and execution of contracts for consulting services for Austin Resource Recovery with Baer Engineering & Environmental Consulting, Inc., Intera Inc., TRC Environmental Corporation d/b/a Trc, and Zara Environmental, LLC., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. Funding: $150,000 is available through the Operating Budget, and $50,000 is available through the Capital Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. LEAD DEPARTMENT: Austin Financial Services CLIENT DEPARTMENT: Austin Resource Recovery FISCAL NOTE: Funding in the amount of $150,000 is available through the Operating Budget, and funding in the amount of $50,000 is available through the Capital Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. PROCUREMENT: Austin Financial Services issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 1500 MLJ3010REBID for these services. The solicitation was published on October 13, 2025, and closed on November 18, 2025. Of the 6 offers received, the proposals submitted by the recommended contractors represented best value to the city based on the solicitation’s evaluation criteria. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers 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=143422 MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. However, the recommended contractors identified subcontracting opportunities. PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Austin Financial Services – Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTION: February 11, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Zero Waste Advisory Committee ADDITIONAL BACKUP INFORMATION (RCA BODY) These contracts will provide environmental consulting services to address known and unknown environmental concerns at City facilities, City-interested properties, and grant-eligible Austin Brownfields Revitalization Office (ABRO) projects. The city engages the services of environmental firms to perform analysis, design and support services associated with construction or improvement of City capital assets and community projects. These contracts …
CITY OF AUSTIN RECOMMENDATION FOR COUNCIL ACTION CONTRACTOR: TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, INC D/B/A TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS COUNCIL DATE: 03/26/2026 SUBJECT: Authorize a contract for Central Business District Collection Services for Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) with Texas Disposal Systems, Inc d/b/a Texas Disposal Systems, for an initial term of 3 years with up to two 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000. Funding: $2,333,333 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. LEAD DEPARTMENT: Austin Financial Services CLIENT DEPARTMENT(S): Austin Resource Recovery FISCAL NOTE: Funding in the amount of $2,333,333 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. PURCHASING: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 1500 RGW1030 for these services. The solicitation was published on October 13, 2025, and closed on December 02, 2025. 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=142394 MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities and an insufficient number of certified M/WBEs; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services – Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTION: February 11, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Zero Waste Advisory Commission ADDITIONAL BACKUP INFORMATION (RCA BODY) The Austin City Council, under City Code section 15-16-4, requires that the City shall contract with a private collection company to provide solid waste services for the downtown contract service area. The contract will provide services which include daily collection, transporting, processing, and disposal of trash, recycling, compost, and daily litter cleanups within the Downtown Central Business District ("CBD") of Austin, Texas. This recommendation is in accordance with Local Government Code 271.905 and Resolution Number …
Public Information and Marketing Public Information and Marketing Division overview | Paul Bestgen, Marketing Supervisor Zero Waste Advisory Commission | February 2026 Public Information and Marketing Media relations and marketing Digital and creative services Community engagement Public Information and Marketing 2 Media relations and Marketing Media relations and marketing Press releases and media advisories Media interview requests and inquiry responses Customer messaging Marketing campaigns and paid advertising Special projects Industry information requests 4 Press releases in 2025 Holiday Tree Recycling | December 22 Circular Showcase | August 27 MoveOutATX | July 22 Cartons can now be recycled | June 2 Media advisories Electric collection vehicle and multifamily composting outreach b-roll and interview opportunity 5 Marketing campaigns Recycling contamination Battery and electronics recycling ads started in January Styrofoam and plastic bag recycling ads launch in March General recycling messaging Composting participation Launched campaign in February Encouraging curbside customers to compost more If it grows, it goes in your green cart 6 7 Marketing campaigns Multifamily composting Paid campaign runs January – February Posters in grocery stores near apartments/condos that have composting Geo-fenced digital ads reaching residents in those apartments 8 Marketing campaigns Bulk and brush collections Reminding customers that bulk and brush are now on- demand services A mailer is scheduled to be sent starting in April HHW collection Ongoing promotion of HHW collection A mailer is scheduled to be sent starting in April Ad campaign will launch in early summer 9 Marketing campaigns Holiday tree recycling Events at Zilker Park held on Dec. 28 and Jan. 3 950 cubic yards of trees (over 1,000 trees) 260 cubic yards of mulch 10 Internal marketing projects Zero Waste at City Facilities Employee training video Creating educational resources and messaging to employees Safety messaging (internal) Created reminder messaging for heat safety, cold weather safety and avoiding distracted driving 11 Digital and creative services Digital and creative services Graphic design Department website management and content creation Social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, NextDoor Austin Recycles App / ReCollect tools Austin Recycles newsletter Online forms for public use 13 Graphic design | Citywide rebrand Redesign all campaign and marketing materials …
To: Zero Waste Advisory Commission From: Richard McHale, Director, Austin Resource Recovery Date: February 11, 2026 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission 2025 Austin Resource Recovery Customer Satisfaction Survey In partnership with Austin Energy, Austin Resource Recovery launched its Customer Satisfaction Survey in January 2026. The survey is intended to measure customer satisfaction with services provided by the department in the 2025 calendar year. ARR develops the survey content. Survey outreach is distributed in collaboration with Austin Energy in English and Spanish and conducted through phone calls and email. Results of the survey are typically available in late spring. ZWAC C&D Committee Meeting Austin Resource Recovery is supporting the ZWAC C&D Committee meeting on February 18 at 11:00 a.m. at Howson Branch Library. This meeting will convene to continue discussions with construction and demolition recycling stakeholders to discuss potential changes to the Construction and Demolition Recycling Ordinance. Recycling contamination campaign ARR launched a citywide recycling contamination campaign in January to remind Austinites that batteries and electronics can’t be recycled in their curbside carts or dumpsters. Styrofoam and plastic bag recycling messaging will follow in March. Austinites can go to austintexas.gov/recycling to learn how to recycle these items the right way. A mailer encouraging proper recycling will be sent to all curbside customers in March. Bus ads will also run in March for batteries and electronics, followed by plastic bags and Styrofoam in April. Multifamily composting campaign ARR launched a multifamily composting advertising campaign in January to remind residents that composting is now required in multifamily properties. The campaign includes posters in grocery stores near apartments and condos that have added composting. The advertising campaign runs through February. Composting participation campaign ARR launched a composting participation campaign in February to encourage curbside customers to in their green cart, including compost more. Messaging informs customers that if foil, to keep aluminum meat, dairy and seafood. Additional messaging also reminds customers Styrofoam, plastic and glass out of their green cart. The advertising campaign runs through March. it grows, it goes Furniture Reuse Warehouse Update After two years of searching for a suitable location for the Furniture Reuse Warehouse, ARR has identified a property and a Purchase and Sales Agreement was recently executed a Purchase and Sales Agreement with the property owner. The City is currently in the due diligence phase, and all standard due diligence items have been initiated, …
To: Zero Waste Advisory Commission From: Richard McHale, Director, Austin Resource Recovery Date: February 11, 2026 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission 2025 Austin Resource Recovery Customer Satisfaction Survey In partnership with Austin Energy, Austin Resource Recovery launched its Customer Satisfaction Survey in January 2026. The survey is intended to measure customer satisfaction with services provided by the department in the 2025 calendar year. ARR develops the survey content. Survey outreach is distributed in collaboration with Austin Energy in English and Spanish and conducted through phone calls and email. Results of the survey are typically available in late spring. ZWAC C&D Committee Meeting Austin Resource Recovery is supporting the ZWAC C&D Committee meeting on February 18 at 11:00 a.m. at Howson Branch Library. This meeting will convene to continue discussions with construction and demolition recycling stakeholders to discuss potential changes to the Construction and Demolition Recycling Ordinance. Recycling contamination campaign ARR launched a citywide recycling contamination campaign in January to remind Austinites that batteries and electronics can’t be recycled in their curbside carts or dumpsters. Styrofoam and plastic bag recycling messaging will follow in March. Austinites can go to austintexas.gov/recycling to learn how to recycle these items the right way. A mailer encouraging proper recycling will be sent to all curbside customers in March. Bus ads will also run in March for batteries and electronics, followed by plastic bags and Styrofoam in April. Multifamily composting campaign ARR launched a multifamily composting advertising campaign in January to remind residents that composting is now required in multifamily properties. The campaign includes posters in grocery stores near apartments and condos that have added composting. The advertising campaign runs through February. Composting participation campaign ARR launched a composting participation campaign in February to encourage curbside customers to in their green cart, including compost more. Messaging informs customers that if foil, to keep aluminum meat, dairy and seafood. Additional messaging also reminds customers Styrofoam, plastic and glass out of their green cart. The advertising campaign runs through March. it grows, it goes Furniture Reuse Warehouse Update After two years of searching for a suitable location for the Furniture Reuse Warehouse, ARR has identified a property and a Purchase and Sales Agreement was recently executed a Purchase and Sales Agreement with the property owner. The City is currently in the due diligence phase, and all standard due diligence items have been initiated, …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Join the meeting now Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone or Teams. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak, call or email the Office of Support, (737)- 825-1684 or hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE/ALLOCATIONS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING/NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Drew Kyler Empty, Committee Chair Kelle’ Martin Liza Bailey Henry Chan Judith Hassan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 2/10/2026 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the HIV Planning Council regular meeting of the Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee on October 8th, 2025 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Briefing 5. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discussion of Priority Setting and Resource Allocation (PSRA) process 7. Discussion of Needs Assessment activities and updates DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Discussion and approval of Focus Group logistics a. Focus group populations b. Number of participants c. Incentive amount i. $3200 9. Discussion and approval of 2026 Focus Group materials a. Flyer b. Consent form FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 10. Discussion of social calendar and workplan calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact HIV Planning Council Office of Support at (737) 825-1684.
