MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 9, 2026 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026 The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, TX 78741. Chair Kevin Mullen called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to order at 9:57 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kevin Mullen, Chair Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair John Umphress PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting on October 27, 2025. The minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on October 27, 2025, were approved on Vice Chair Gupta’s motion, Commissioner Umphress’ second on a 3- 0 vote. HEARING 2. Conduct a hearing in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personal exception), on the appeal filed by Andrew Rivera regarding their Discharge from Austin Energy. The Commission considered a request from Gary Bledsoe, representative of Andrew Rivera, to reschedule the hearing on the appeal filed by Andrew Rivera regarding their Discharge from Austin Energy. Chair Mullen’s motion, Vice Chair Gupta’s second on a vote of 2-1. Those members voting aye were Chair Mullen, Vice Chair Gupta. Those voting nay were Commissioner Umphress. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Andrew Rivera regarding their Discharge from Austin Energy. 3. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Andrew Rivera regarding their Discharge from Austin Energy. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 9, 2026 Chair Mullen recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go into closed session at 6:54 p.m. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Andrew Rivera regarding their Discharge from Austin Energy. Closed session ended, and Chair Mullen called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 7:29 p.m. 4. Action and approval on the appeal filed by Andrew Rivera regarding their Discharge from Austin Energy. The motion to deny Andrew Rivera’s appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Discharge of Andrew Rivera was approved on Chair Mullen’s motion, Vice Chair Gupta’s second on a vote of 2-1. Those members voting aye were Chair Mullen, and Vice Chair Gupta. Those voting nay were …
Municipal Civil Service Municipal Civil Service Contingent Hiring Pilot Extension Contingent Hiring Pilot Extension Austin Human Resources | February 23, 2026 Purpose In October 2024, the Municipal Civil Service Commission recommended that the City Council approve a 12-month pilot to waive the posting requirement for specific positions for Citywide hiring. The City Council approved the waiver on November 21, 2024. The pilot began in January 2025 and ended December 2025. This focused on positions that require no experience or where substitution for minimum experience is allowed. Austin Human Resources is requesting an extension of the pilot through December 2026. 2 Article IX – City Charter At a minimum, the civil service rules must contain provisions governing: (1) initial appointments, promotions, and lateral transfers, all of which shall be based on merit and fitness; (2) disciplinary probation or suspension, involuntary demotion, denial of promotion, and discharge, all of which, in the case of non-probationary employees, must be for cause; (3) the establishment of probationary periods not to exceed six months for all initial appointments, during which time the appointee may be removed from the position without cause; (4) the establishment of probationary periods not to exceed three months for all promotional appointments, during which time the appointee may be removed from the position promoted to, and returned to his/her prior position, without cause; (5) procedures for reductions in force that give consideration to the affected employees' length of service and past work performance; and (6) other provisions, not inconsistent with this subsection, that may be required by the city council. 3 Pilot Guidelines were developed stating that all departments are eligible to participate in the pilot if they have titles on the approved list. The process eliminated the posting requirement for those titles. Eligible events included in the pilot: City-sponsored job fairs, University job events, Reentry-initiative programs, Community job events. City-sponsored, community, or public events where contingent offers are provided are advertised to allow current employees and temporary employees the ability to participate. 4 Pilot All candidates for vacant positions must complete an interview process where they are: Evaluated for Merit and Fitness Merit: Demonstrated education, training, experience, performance, knowledge, skills, ability, licenses, or certifications. Fitness: Physical and/or mental ability to do a job with or without accommodation. …
Min Experience Code City of Austin MCS Meeting 02.23.2026 Dept. Multi Multi Multi AE Aviation Aviation Aviation Aviation Aviation Aviation Multi ARR ARR Auditor APH Multi Multi SMBR AFM Multi Muni Court APH APH Multi Muni Court Muni Court Parks Multi Multi APH AE Multi Multi AE Multi Multi AE Multi Multi Multi APD Fleet Title Accountant I Accounting Associate I Administrative Assistant AE Utility Chemist I Airport Access Control Tech Airport Agent Airport Facility Representative Guest Services Specialist Airport Operations Communications Specialist Airport Operations Specialist Architect ARR Associate ARR Operator Trainee Auditor I Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Budget Analyst I Building & Grounds Assistant Business Development Counselor I Carpenter Cashier I Clinical Case Manager Community Health Worker I Community Worker Contract Management Specialist I Court Clerk Assistant Court Clerk Assistant, Bilingual Culture & Arts Instructor Customer Service Representative Customer Svc Assoc Disease Surveillance Specialist Distribution Electrician Helper Drainage Operations & Maintenance Assistant Electrician I EMS/ADMS SCADA Analyst I Engineering Associate A Engineering Technician A Elec Power Grid (EPG) GIS Analyst I Equipment Technician I Facility Svcs Representative Financial Analyst I Fingerprint Technician Fleet Equipment Technician I Min Education Requirement Bachelor's with major course work in a field related to the job High school or equivalent; substitutions allowed High school or equivalent; substitutions allowed Bachelor's with major course work in a field related to the job, substitutions allowed High school or equivalent Associate Degree, substitutions allowed High school or equivalent; substitutions allowed High school or equivalent High school or equivalent Bachelor's with major course work in a field related to the job, substitutions allowed Bachelor's with major course work in a field related to the job None None Bachelor's with major course work in a field related to the job High school or equivalent Bachelor's with major course work in a field related to the job None Bachelor's with major course work in a field related to the job, substitutions allowed High school or equivalent; substitutions allowed High school or equivalent Master's Degree with major course work in a field related to the job High school or equivalent High school or equivalent Bachelor's with major course work in a field related to the job, substitutions allowed High school or equivalent High school or equivalent Associate Degree, substitutions allowed High school or equivalent High school or equivalent Bachelor's with major course work in a field related to the job High school or …
Municipal Civil Service Commissioner Term Limits & Appointments Austin Human Resources | February 23, 2026 Background Article IX of the City Charter, approved by voters in November 2012, established: A Municipal Civil Service Commission to have 5 commission members Commissioners shall be appointed for a term of three years. Ordinance No. 20130214-045 established this Commission as a Chapter 2-1 City Board Designates Audit and Finance Committee to review Commissioner applications and make recommendations for appointments (§ 2-1-164) Excludes current City employees from being appointed 2 Commissioner Term Limit Update Prior to February 27, 2025, Commissioners could serve a maximum of 2 full terms (6 years), or possibly a combination of partial terms and full terms to reach the eight-year maximum set in City Code Chapter (§ 2-1-22) “A board member who has served eight years on the same board is not eligible for reappointment to that board…” Council passed Ordinance No. 20250227-004 amending City Code Chapter 2-1 (City Boards) to clarify certain provisions. Certain boards and commissions have members who serve two-year or three-year terms, as provided by this chapter, city code, or state or federal law. a board member may serve no longer than four consecutive two-year terms or three consecutive three-year terms on the same board. 3 MCS Commission Appointment(s) Three appointments in 2026 Commissioner Ayo Akande resigns effective January 2, 2026. Chair Kevin Mullen’s 2nd term expires May 8, 2026 (seeking reappointment). Commissioner Melissa Rogers resigns effective June 1, 2026. 4 Commission Members & Terms Current Membership First Appointed Date(s) Reappointed Term Expires Kevin Mullen, Chair* Melissa Rogers VACANT Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair John Umphress 05/09/21 02/26/24 05/09/22 05/09/22 *Council designates the Commission Chair annually 05/09/23 05/09/24 05/09/25 05/09/25 05/08/26 05/08/27 05/08/27 05/08/28 05/08/22 5 Application Process Austin City Clerk’s Office will: Follow the standard Boards and Commissions application process Accept online applications using standard Boards and Commissions application form Accept resumes to document any additional relevant qualifications Ensure minimum qualifications identified in Charter are met Identify candidates with preferred background - experience with employment, human resources, labor relations and/or mediation Provide applications received to all Council Offices through standard process 6 Appointment Process The Council Audit and Finance Committee shall review applications received by the city clerk from persons seeking appointment as a …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Municipal Civil Service Commission Recommendation Number: 20260223-004: Extension of a Waiver of the Municipal Civil Service Rules for the Contingent Hiring Pilot Date of Approval: February 23, 2026 Recommendation: The Municipal Civil Service Commission recommends extending the “Contingent Hiring Pilot” through December 2026, temporarily waiving the Municipal Civil Service rules to exempt specific positions from posting or application requirements. Description of Recommendation to Council: In October 2024, the Municipal Civil Service Commission recommended that Council approve a 12- month pilot to waive the posting requirement for specific positions for Citywide hiring. City Council approved a 12-month waiver on November 21, 2024 (Resolution No. 20241121-060). Austin Human Resources has requested an extension of the pilot program through December 2026. This recommendation from the Municipal Civil Service Commission is to extend the pilot through December 2026. A competitive process will continue to be conducted for these positions, and selections will be made on Merit and Fitness. The City will maintain the current list of titles previously approved by council, and add three titles from Municipal Court: Clinical Case Manager, Court Clerk Assistant, and Court Clerk Assistant, Bilingual. All candidates for vacant positions must complete an interview process where they are evaluated for Merit and Fitness and screened to identify if they meet minimum and preferred qualifications. If a contingent offer is made, candidates must complete any assessments required for the position, they must successfully pass any required background checks, and they must submit an application. Rationale: The pilot began in January 2025 and ended December 2025. Austin Human Resources developed guidelines stating all departments are eligible to participate if that have titles on the approved list. City-sponsored, community, or public events where contingent offers are provided are advertised to allow current employees and temporary employees the ability to participate. The pilot has been successful with 134 interviews conducted and 49 contingent offers made during various hiring events around the City, including the City’s Annual Career Expo held in April 2025. At the start of the pilot, there were 123 vacant positions from the approved title list, and at the beginning of November there were 103 vacancies – a 16 % improvement. Seconded By: Motioned By: Vote: For: Against: Abstain: Off the dais: Absent: Attest: __________________________________
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Municipal Civil Service Commission Recommendation Number: 20260223-004: Extension of a Waiver of the Municipal Civil Service Rules for the Contingent Hiring Pilot Date of Approval: February 23, 2026 Recommendation: The Municipal Civil Service Commission recommends extending the “Contingent Hiring Pilot” through December 2026, temporarily waiving the Municipal Civil Service rules to exempt specific positions from posting or application requirements. Description of Recommendation to Council: In October 2024, the Municipal Civil Service Commission recommended that Council approve a 12- month pilot to waive the posting requirement for specific positions for Citywide hiring. City Council approved a 12-month waiver on November 21, 2024 (Resolution No. 20241121-060). Austin Human Resources has requested an extension of the pilot program through December 2026. This recommendation from the Municipal Civil Service Commission is to extend the pilot through December 2026. A competitive process will continue to be conducted for these positions, and selections will be made on Merit and Fitness. The City will maintain the current list of titles previously approved by council, and add three titles from Municipal Court: Clinical Case Manager, Court Clerk Assistant, and Court Clerk Assistant, Bilingual. All candidates for vacant positions must complete an interview process where they are evaluated for Merit and Fitness and screened to identify if they meet minimum and preferred qualifications. If a contingent offer is made, candidates must complete any assessments required for the position, they must successfully pass any required background checks, and they must submit an application. Rationale: The pilot began in January 2025 and ended December 2025. Austin Human Resources developed guidelines stating all departments are eligible to participate if that have titles on the approved list. City-sponsored, community, or public events where contingent offers are provided are advertised to allow current employees and temporary employees the ability to participate. The pilot has been successful with 134 interviews conducted and 49 contingent offers made during various hiring events around the City, including the City’s Annual Career Expo held in April 2025. At the start of the pilot, there were 123 vacant positions from the approved title list, and at the beginning of November there were 103 vacancies – a 16 % improvement. Motioned By: Kevin Mullen, Chair Seconded By: Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair Vote: 3-0 For: Kevin Mullen, Chair Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair John Umphress, Commissioner Against: None Abstain: None Off the dais: None Absent: Melissa Rogers, Commissioner Attest: __________________________________ …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026, AT 6 P.M. LITTLE WALNUT CREEK BRANCH 835 W RUNDBERG LN AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission may be participating via video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in- person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Laura Polio, 512-974-9624, laura.polio@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Pamela Carlile Sara Gore Andrea Herrera Moreno Edward Selig CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Sheila Mehta, Vice Chair Dr. Suchitra Gururaj Melissah Hasdorff Holly Sabiston AGENDA The first five 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 Library Commission regular meeting on December 15, 2025. DISCUSSION 2. Discussion of items for inclusion in a recommendation supporting Austin Public Library’s FY27 budget, including potential elements such as increased funding for library collections, expanded community support resources, safety and security resources and bond development engagement. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. 4. Staff briefing on Austin Public Library Programming Update by Jennifer Peters, Division Manager, Programs and Partnerships; Bryana Salcido, Program Development Coordinator - Adults, Programs and Partnerships; and Tucker “Troy” Troy, Program Development Coordinator - Youth, Programs and Partnerships. Staff briefing on February 2026 Austin Public Library Public Programming Highlights and Facilities Updates, by Hannah Terrell, Director of Libraries. 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 Laura Polio at Austin Public Library Department, at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Laura Polio at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026, 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 W. 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Ryan Sperling at ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov or 512-974-3568 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Kolby Duhon, Chair (He/They) Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam (He/Him) Melinda Avitia Lila Igram Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Tannya Oliva Martínez Gabriella Zeidan, Vice Chair Danielle Bryant Morgan Davis (He/Him) Harriett Kirsh Pozen Maryam Khawar 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 Human Rights Commission Special Called meeting on February 2, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Presentation providing an update on American Gateways’ successes and requesting prioritization of immigration funds in next year’s budget. Presentation by Rebecca Lightsey, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways. Update regarding discussions and actions at the recent Joint Inclusion Committee meetings. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. Approve updates to working group membership. Approve a nomination for the Human Rights Commission’s alternate representative on the Joint Inclusion Committee. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. Update from the Budget Working Group regarding its progress on formulating budget recommendations for the FY2026-27 budget. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Ryan Sperling at Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Human Rights Commission, please contact Ryan Sperling at 512-974- 3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026 MINUTES The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on February 2, 2026, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1406, in Austin, Texas. Chair Duhon called the Human Rights Commission meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. Commissioners in Attendance: Kolby Duhon (Chair) Maryam Khawar Tannya Oliva-Martínez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam Danielle Bryant Morgan Davis Hariett Kirsh-Pozen Mariana Krueger Mindy Morgan Avitia PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Garry Brown - Historical Landmark Update and Airport Blvd. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on November 24, 2025. The motion to approve the November 24, 2025 minutes was approved on Commissioner Oliva-Martínez’ motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Zeidan was absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve the formation of a working group to provide budget recommendations for the City of Austin FY2026-27 budget. 1 The formation of a working group to provide budget recommendations for the City of Austin FY2026-27 budget was approved on Commissioner Kirsh Pozen’s motion, Commissioner Khawar’s second on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Zeidan was absent. Working group members: Vice Chair Zeidan, Commissioners Morgan Avitia, Khawar, Oliva-Martínez 3. Approve a recommendation to City Council regarding Austin Police Department’s involvement with United States Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE). The motion to amend the 4th “Therefore Be It Resolved” to read “Require APD officers to obtain approval from their supervisors, with written justification, for any ICE contact initiated by APD” was approved without objection on Commissioner Krueger’s motion on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Zeidan was absent. The motion to amend the 5th Therefore Be It Resolved to insert “and the Human Rights Commission” before “on APD” was approved without objection on Commissioner Morgan Avitia’s motion on a 9-0 vote. The recommendation was approved as amended on Commissioner Aslam’s motion, Commissioner Kirsh Pozen’s second on a 9-0 vote. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from the Human Rights Resource Guide Working Group regarding progress on the working group goals. Update by Commissioner Bryant. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Update from Budget WG – Duhon, Khawar Discussion to pause the wastewater pipeline construction at Festival Beach Food Forrest – Morgan Avitia, Duhon JIC Update – Oliva Martinez, Duhon ADJOURNMENT Chair Duhon adjourned the meeting without objection at 7:25 p.m. The minutes were approved at the DATE meeting on BOARD MEMBER’s …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MONDAY FEBRUARY 23RD 2026, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, RM. 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 MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice Chair Kristina McRae-Thompson, Secretary Drew Kyler, Treasurer Alicia Alston Liza Bailey Aran Belani Henry Chan Jeremy Caballero Judith Hassan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 2/20/2026 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 on February 2nd, 2026. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflicts 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 6. Part B Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Discussion of governing documents a. Bylaws 2026 8. Discussion of Priority Setting and Resource Allocation (PSRA) process DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. Discussion and approval of new applicants a. Katherine Brandhuber b. Adryan Brown c. Brandon Diaz d. Kathleen Irwin e. Kyle Murphy 10. Discussion and approval of Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) workplan calendar and social calendar 11. Discussion and approval of Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Recruitment and Retention plan 12. Discussion and approval of Community and Empowerment Townhall 13. Discussion and approval of Focus Group Logistics a. Focus group populations b. Number of participants c. Incentive amount i. $3800 14. Discussion and approval of 2026 Focus Groups Materials a. Flyer b. Consent Form 15. Discussion and approval of funding for National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS a. $2000 16. Discussion and approval of board member Judith Hassan’s leave of absence COMMITTEE UPDATES 17. Care Strategies and Engagement Committee 18. …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design 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 Nicole Corona at 512- 974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard CALL TO ORDER AGENDA Saira Khan Conners Ladner Marissa McKinney Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Brendan Wittstruck PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five 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 Design Commission special-called meeting on February 2, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of the Design Commission’s strategy prioritizing urban design in Density Bonus Program projects in the City of Austin. Sponsors: Commissioners Howard and Wittstruck. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and action to recommend to City Council whether the project ABIA Retail Center, located at 2703 Spirit of Texas Drive, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Mirza Tahir Baig, Professional StruCIVIL Engineers, Inc. COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. Update from representative of the Downtown Commission regarding the meeting on February 18, 2026. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City Code requires at least two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume that if there is no objection from other members expressed at the meeting, the members’ silence indicates approval for staff to include on the next agenda. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications 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 …
DESIGN COMMISSION MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026 The Design Commission convened in a Special Called meeting on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1407, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:13 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Marissa McKinney Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Brendan Wittstruck PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Philip Wiley, Imagine Austin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on December 15, 2025. The minutes from the Design Commission regular meeting on December 15, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Wittstruck’s motion, Commissioner Carroll’s second on a 7-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the update to the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Presentation by Alan Pani, Austin Planning. Sponsors: Commissioners Howard, Murkes, and Wittstruck. The presentation was made by Alan Pani, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 3. Discussion of the Design Commission’s strategy prioritizing urban design in Density Bonus Program projects in the City of Austin. Sponsors: Commissioners Howard and Wittstruck. The motion to postpone this item to February 23, 2026, was approved on Commissioner Wittstruck’s motion, Chair Salinas’ second, on a 7-0 vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Discussion and action to recommend to City Council two-way conversions downtown. Presented by Adam Greenfield, Safe Streets. Sponsors: Commissioners Carroll and Howard. The motion to approve the recommendation to City Council to support two-way street conversions downtown was approved on Commissioner Aradhyula’s motion, Commissioner Carroll’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Discussion and action to recommend to City Council whether the project W. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard & Nueces Street, located at 601, 607, 611, 619 West Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, 1809 Rio Grande Street, 1806 Nueces Street, 1801 Rio Grande Street, 604 West 18th Street and 1800 Nueces Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). Presented by Leah Bojo, Drenner Group, PC, Justin Short, STG Design, and Chris Jackson, Fable Landscape Architecture. The motion to approve the recommendation to City Council that the project W. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard & Nueces Street, located at 601, 607, 611, 619 West Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, 1809 Rio Grande Street, 1806 Nueces Street, 1801 Rio Grande …
AV Freight Ln AV AV Spirit Of Texas Dr AV AV AV AV Spirit Of Austin Ln AV AV AV Spirit Of Texas Dr Hotel Dr SITE AV AV Hotel Dr AV AV Employee Ave Freight Ln Hotel Dr Spirit Of Texas Dr Hotel Dr Spirit Of Texas Dr SITE Spirit Of Austin Ln Employee Ave LIST OF DRAWINGS 1. COVER SHEET 2. GENERAL NOTES 3. EXISTING SURVEY 4. DIMENSIONAL & FIRE SITE PLAN 5. GRADING SITE PLAN 6. STORM LAYOUT PLAN 7. EROSION/SEDIMENTATION SITE PLAN 8. FIRE LANE SITE PLAN 9. UTILITY SITE PLAN 10. AUSTIN WATER GENERAL INFORMATION & CONSTRUCTION NOTES 11. AUSTIN WATER GENERAL INFORMATION & CONSTRUCTION NOTES 12. GENERAL UTILITY DETAILS 13. GENERAL UTILITY DETAILS 14. GENERAL DETAILS 15. GENERAL DETAILS 16. GENERAL DETAILS 17. GENERAL DETAILS 18. GENERAL DETAILS 19. GENERAL DETAILS 20. DRAINAGE AREA MAP 21. BIOFILTRATION POND PLAN (BMP) 22. BIOFILTRATION POND SECTIONS 23. BIOFILTRATION POND NOTES 24. HMI CALCULATIONS 25. LANDSCAPE PLAN 26. LANDSCAPE SPECIFICATIONS 27. LANDSCAPE DETAILS 28. PHOTOMETRIC SITE PLAN CURVE C1 (C1) RADIUS 30.50' (30.50') DELTA ANGLE 90°44'08" (90°32'22") ARC LENGTH 48.30' (48.20') CHORD BEARING N 87°32'27" E (N 87°18'07" E) CHORD LENGTH 43.41' (43.34') \ \ \ \ \\\\ \\\\ 5 0 1 ' \\\\ \\\\ \\\\ \\\\ \\\\ 500' G G G \\\\ G G \\\\ 502' 502' 502' \\\\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ 5 0 2 ' 5 0 2' \\\\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ 5 0 3 ' DRAINAGE \\\\ WASTEWATER MANHOLE TOP OF RIM ELEV: 500.23' NORTH 8" PVC FL= 478.38' SOUTH 8" PVC FL= 478.48' \\\\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \\\\ \\\\ \\\\ \\\\ \\\\ 501' \\\\ \\\\ \\\\ \\\\ \\\\ \\\\ 501' \\\\ 501' HOTEL DRIVE (R.O.W. VARIES) 501' \\\\ …
ABIA RETAIL CENTER 2801 Spirit of Texas Drive, Austin, Texas 78719 Prepared by Professional StruCivil Engineers, Inc. Design Commission Meeting | February 23rd, 2026 Project Location Project Overview Jurisdiction Austin Bergstrom International Airport and the City of Austin Lot Area: 4.069 Acres Proposed usages: General Retail and Sales Coffee Shop Gas Station Building 7,026 sqft. Single Story Structure with associated parking Driveway access: Hotel Drive and Spirit of Texas Property Zoning: AV Project Status Compliance: The development complies with the current City of Austin Land Development code. No variances are required. Approvals: ABIA confirmed the usage and development on November 6th, 2025. Current Status: The site plan is currently under review with the City of Austin. Existing Survey Site Plan Landscape Plan THANK YOU
C i t y o f A u s t i n Design Commission Project Submittal Page 1 Design Commission - Project SubmittalPhoto courtesy of Jorge E. Rousselin WELCOME! T0 DESIGN COMMISSION When is Design Commission? Fourth Monday of the month unless otherwise noted. Please refer to the meeting schedule on the Design Commission web page. Backup for applicants is due at least 10 days in advance. Where is Design Commission? The meetings are hybrid, occuring in-person at the Permitting and Development Center and on-line via a Web Ex link. Presenters are encouraged to attend in-person. Permitting and Development Center Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco, Austin, TX, 78752 140 5 What is Design Commission? The Design Commission is an advisory body that provides recommendations to the City Council. The Design Commission reviews a variety of projects and policies and uses the Urban Design Guidelines document as their guiding document. Why do you have to present your project? Your project most likely fits under the Downtown Density Bonus Program typology or the City of Austin project typology. These projects are compelled to be reviewed by the Design Commission per City Code or Resolution. Please see the Guiding Policy page to find all the guiding code or policy for projects that must be reviewed by Design Commission. Design Commission - Project Submittal Page 2 Photo courtesy of Jorge E. Rousselin GUIDING POLICY Please reference the resolution, ordinance or other directive that brings you to the Design Commission. Per Cit y C ouncil di recti on, the D esign Comm ission reviews five types of projects. The Urb a n Design Gui del i nes, whic h is available o n th e D es ign C ommis si on web page, is t he Commi ss ion's gu id i ng d ocument for reviewin g projects and plan s. City of Austi n projects or p lan s: Resolution No. 20071129 -046: Municipal buildings & as sociated site development Resol ution No. 20 100923-0 86: Municipal buildings & site d ev elopment with AEC components Ordi nance No. 201 00805-02 8: Alley vacation requests with in downtown Coun cil request / Privat e p roject: §2- 1-130: Items requested by City Council or a project s ponsor Downtown Density Bonu s Pro gra m: §25- 2-586: Code section requring all par t icipants o f the Downtown Density Bonus Program to …
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION February 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM Austin Energy, Mueller Assembly Rm 1111a (115). 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 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 jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Gina Houston - Chair, VACANT - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Heidi Schmalbach, Kirtana Banskota, Muna Hussaini, 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 December 15, 2025 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on actions taken at the March 2nd Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Schmalbach 3. Update on actions taken at the February 18th Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Houston 4. Report from Mayor’s Public Places Task Force by Commissioner Garza. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. 6. Staff briefing regarding update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. 7. Staff briefing regarding an update on the AACME Funding Programs by Laura Odegaard, Acting Division Manager, AACME. 8. Staff briefing regarding an update on Art in Public Places by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Manager. 9. Staff briefing regarding the Austin Convention Center and Creative Economy Benefits to Austin by Acting Director of Austin Convention Center, Katy Zamesnik and Assistant Director, AACME, Morgan Messick DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 10. Approve a recommendation for one new member to the Art in Public Places Panel. 11. Approve a recommendation for the Colony Park Pool Art in Public Places Project Final Design - Chirs Tobar and Celica Ledesma. 12. Approve a recommendation for the Faulk History Center Art in Public …
Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment | February 23, 2026 Hotel Occupancy Tax – January 2025 H/MOT Penalties & Interest Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax Total Revenue Approved Budget $511,252 $166,777,013 $167,288,265 Transfer to Cultural Arts Fund $15,968,425 January $119,064 $29,152,858 $29,271,921 $2,975,478 Year-to-date $311,490 $64,158,256 $64,469,746 $6,156,861 • Total HOT Collections January 2025 = $29,271,921 • 39% of FY26 Approved Budget of $167,288,265 • Cultural Arts Fund January 2025 = $2,975,478 2 Hotel Occupancy Collections – Significant Contributing Events • Austin Trail of Lights • Armadillo Christmas Bazaar • Ballet Austin's The Nutcracker • Austin's New Year AUS Passenger Totals: 1,888,492 (December 2025) 3 HOT Cultural Arts Fund – FY26 Progress Approved Budget $15,968,425 CAF Actuals $6,156,860 4 HOT Cultural Arts Fund – Quarterly Comparison $15.65 M $15.57 M $15.34 M $12.9 M 5 Questions? 6
Funding Programs Update Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment | February 23, 2026 REVISED Funding Program Timeline December 19, 2025 February 2026 April 2026 REVISED Application Deadline REVISED Panel Meetings Occur 6:59 PM REVISED Funding distribution begins (Activities are for calendar year 2026) REVISED Austin Live Music Fund and Creative Space Assistance Program scored REVISED Panelists trained and assigned (Elevate and Heritage Preservation Grant) REVISED Funding Decisions announced Nexus Application Opens Thrive, Elevate, Austin Live Music Fund, and Heritage Preservation Grant application cycle begins January 2026 March 2026 July 2026 2 Funding Programs: Funds Available Austin Live Music Fund • $5,000 - $70,000 • Music Industry (musicians, independent promoters, venues) $7 Million ~380 awards Creative Space Assistance Program • $60,000 • Commercial creative spaces $1.6 Million ~25 awards Elevate • Up to $30,000 - $80,000 • Arts organizations, individual artists, creative businesses $13 Million ~250 awards Heritage Preservation Grant • $50,000 - $250,000 • Preservation projects and activities $3 Million ~25 awards 3 Eligible (Application sent) Ineligible (No Application sent) Applications Submitted Funding Programs: Application Status • 2,085 Intake Forms Submitted (2,065 EN; 20 SP) Austin Live Music Fund Creative Space Assistance Elevate Heritage Preservation EN SP EN SP EN SP EN SP Eligibility Forms Sent Eligibility Forms Submitted 1,377 1,111 16 299 10 6 138 0 1,399 1,060 25 247 8 14 125 1 991 4 72 0 855 9 67 1 ALL PROGRAMS TOTAL 3,381 2,455 1,999 120 2 66 0 205 5 58 0 456 806 3 64 0 680 7 46 0 1,607 4 Funding Programs: Application Comparison Austin Live Music Fund ▪ 2024: 904 Submissions ▪ 2025/26: Elevate ▪ 2024: 554 Submissions ▪ 2025/26: ▪ 1,117 Eligibility Forms submitted ▪ 1,074 Eligibility Forms submitted ▪ 24% increase ▪ 93% increase ▪ 809 Applications Forms submitted ▪ 687 Application Forms submitted ▪ 10% decrease ▪ 24% increase Creative Space Assistance Program ▪ 2023: 152 Submissions ▪ 2025/26: Heritage Preservation Grant ▪ 2024: 22 Submissions ▪ 2025/26: ▪ 138 Eligibility Forms submitted ▪ 126 Eligibility Forms submitted ▪ 9% decrease ▪ 64 Applications submitted ▪ 58% decrease ▪ 473% increase ▪ 46 Application Forms submitted ▪ 109% increase 5 Funding Programs: Ineligibility Reasons Detailed Breakdown for Austin Live Music Fund (124 Ineligible) Does Not Qualify By Definition Live Music Venue Does Not Qualify By Definition Indepedent Promoter Independent Promoter tied to venue Insufficient evidence (Live music venue) Insufficient …
Convention Center + Public Benefit Austin Convention Center + AACME February 2, 2026 Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections for Culture How HOT Revenue Supports Arts and Culture in Austin ▪ HOT funds come from visitors who stay in hotels ▪ HOT funds do not come from local property taxes ▪ State law allows up to 15% each for Cultural Arts + Historic Preservation (30% cap total) ▪ Austin is already at the cap ▪ The only way to grow the cultural allocation is to grow the base HOT revenue 3 Tourism Funding + The Creative Economy More visitors in Austin More hotel stays More Hotel Occupancy Tax collections More Cultural/Music/Heritage Funding 4 What Cultural Funding Supports Today ▪ Annually, the City receives $50+ million in requests for HOT funding: ▪ 2024: $22M in grants awarded to 532 artists & cultural organizations ▪ 2023: $16M in grants awarded to 673 artists & cultural organizations ▪ 2021: $5.7M in grants awarded to 356 artists & cultural organizations ▪ 2020: $11M in grants awarded to 361 artists & cultural organizations ▪ 2019: $11M in grants awarded to 361 artists & cultural organizations ▪ Grant funds flow to: ➢Music + Live Music Fund ➢Heritage Preservation projects ➢Cultural Arts Grants ➢Creative business support ➢Festivals + event production ➢Public art initiatives 5 Benefits to Austin & the Creative Community What are the risks of not completing the Convention Center? ▪ Losing potentially millions in: o Cultural funding tied to visitor revenue o Sales tax revenue ▪ Thousands of lost jobs in the hospitality industry, including local restaurants, retail, and other entertainment venues ▪ nearly $18 million in Art in Public Places (AIPP) opportunities would cease to exist if construction is stopped 7 Beyond the Revenue: Additional Benefits ▪ HOT revenue supports: ➢ Artists ➢ Local entertainment venues, retail, restaurants ➢ Local business, including creative sector ➢ Nonprofits ➢ Community cultural organizations ➢ Residents + tourists (access/experience) ▪ What are other community benefits? ➢ Affordable or subsidized event and meeting space for community groups, cultural organizations, and creative practitioners. ➢ Increased programming partnerships, including festivals, showcases, and creative industry events. ➢ Expanded tourism activity, which supports local performers, vendors, hospitality workers, and cultural venues. ➢ Long-term stabilization for cultural funding streams ➢ Public art opportunities at the Convention Center site ➢ Increased national profile for Austin’s creative sectors ➢ Spillover visitation to events, museums, venues, districts 8 Summary …
AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER REDEVELOPMENT Austin is the 13th largest city in the country. But the Austin Convention Center is only the 61st largest. 2 Once the redevelopment is complete, we expect the Austin Convention Center to be around the 35th largest in the country. 3 The redeveloped Austin Convention Center will be larger than: Charlotte Fort Worth Baltimore Nashville Kansas City Pittsburgh Once complete, Austin’s new competitive set will include: San Antonio Boston Seattle Philadelphia Denver Project Overview Rentable Square Footage Total Budget $1.66B Annual Economic Impact $750M+ Construction Schedule April 2025-December 2028 EXISTING CONVENTION CENTER 365,000 SF NEW CONVENTION CENTER 620,000 SF + 140,000 SF in the future Funding HOT*, Convention Center Revenues, PFZ* *HOT: Hotel Occupancy Tax, PFZ: Project Financing Zone Our Partners Construction Schedule 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 3rd St. Electrical 3 R Red Line Station Chilled Water Loop AE Demo We are here Excavation Building Construction Closed April 2025 Open March 2029 PROJECT GOALS Austin City Council Resolution NO. 20210610-096 The City Council seeks to work with the prime architecture firm capable of delivering a world class design befitting a city of Austin’s size and prominence. The Convention Center design shall incorporate the most innovative ideas in programming and placemaking and shall aim to create a civic building that draws and serves Austinites as well as visitors. The City council affirms its intention that the convention Center be, like its companion civic building to the west, the Austin Central Library, a landmark of great distinction, a bustling and vital public gathering place, and a point of pride for the community. Uniquely Austin Sustainability ACC will be the world’s First Zero Carbon Certified Convention Center powered by 100% renewable energy and built with low-impact materials. Art in Public Places SCALE $17.7M TOTAL INVESTMENT Austin’s largest single investment in public art to date ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRATION 10 artists selected during schematic design of building for architecturally- integrated art Additional AIPP artwork will follow more traditional procurement timeline PRESENTING Outdoor Event + The Warehouse • Enhance Connections and Movements • Flexible Event & Gathering Places • Abundant Shade & Comfort • Reflect History of the Site and Materials • Extension of Warehouse District Scale E H T A G R THE BAC K YAR D FESTIVA L D A N E M O R P TH EWAREHOUS E E DISPLAY DROP- OFF BACKYARD PROMENAD E WAREHOUS E EXHAL …
Item 9 Final Design Colony Park Pool Project Prairie Grass Arch, Calder Kamin Item 9: Action Project Name: Colony Park Pool Project Artist(s): Chris Tobar & Celica Ledesma Project Phase: Final Design Sponsor Department: Austin Parks and Recreation Artist Commission $121,500 Council District: 1 Project Manager: Bryana Iglesias AIPP Panel Meeting: January 5th, 2025 2 OCT 2024 COLONY PARK (POOL) MURAL FINAL DESIGN CITY OF AUSTIN, ART IN PUBLIC PLACES CHRIS TOBAR & CELICA LEDESMA TOBAR COMPANY THE CITY OF AUSTIN ART IN PUBLIC PLACES (AIPP) Developing the finishing plans for the newly constructing swimming pool, which is proposed to include mural(s) by Artists Chris Tobar and Celica Ledesma. ABOUT THE ARTISTS Chris Tobar Chris Tobar Rodriguez is an artist and creative director Celica Ledesma based in Austin, TX. Born in Chicago and refined in Orlando, Celica’s art ranges from Oil Painting to Digital Works. Based in he took some time to travel and delve into various ways to Austin, TX but was born in Houston, TX. When trying to master infuse his skills in photography, illustration, typography, realistic figurative painting she places her subject matters in a and vibrant colors into his creations. www.Tobartakeover.com creative space meeting between reality and introspection. www.celicaledesma.com COLONY PARK: A SNAPSHOT OF RESILIENCE Colony Park, in Austin, Texas, has a rich history of community spirit and scenic beauty. Established to house families from Bergstrom Air Force Base, it became known for its affordability and tranquility. In the 1960s, urban renewal and the arrival of companies like IBM and Texas Instruments fueled its growth. Despite challenges like gentrification, Colony Park has remained resilient, symbolizing progress and community strength. Today, it stands as a testament to the power of community in overcoming challenges and embracing a brighter future. WHAT WE TOOK AWAY FROM OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The Colony Park Art Project was a collaborative effort that involved the community from the very beginning. Workshops with children at Turner Roberts Recreation Center provided valuable insights into desired mural designs. Virtual meetings with community leaders and neighborhood associations fostered open discussions about themes, historical significance, and the artwork's potential impact. The project's emphasis on collaboration, inclusivity, and responsiveness ensured that the community's voice was at the center of the design process. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLANS Meeting with Youth in the After School Program Completed | Dec 12th Meeting with Community Leaders Completed | Location: Colony Park Recreation Center One-on-One …
Item 10 Final Design Faulk History Center Prairie Grass Arch, Calder Kamin Item 10: Action Project Name: Faulk History Center Artist(s): Suzy Gonzalez Project Phase: Final Design Sponsor Department: Austin Public Library Artist Commission $196,000 Council District: 9 Project Manager: Bryana Iglesias AIPP Panel Meeting: January 5th, 2025 2 AIPP Project: Austin History Center/Faulk Building Suzy González Community Engagement Report Hosted series of 7 workshops around Austin in June 2024, working with the community and their stories, images, and feedback to directly influence the project. 6 Austin Public Libraries to gain diversity of experiences/identities Invited to host workshop with Casa Marianella residents at La Peña Offered online form for those who couldn’t make it in person Total of 65 participants Spicewood Springs Public Library Yarborough Public Library Willie Mae Kirk Public Library Menchaca Road Public Library Ruiz Public Library Carver Public Library Casa Marianella at La Peña Site Locations Artwork Form & Scale – Mural Series of 3 #1: The Ancestors – Compositional Sketches Artwork Compositional Inspiration: Artwork Form & Scale – Left Panel: The Ancestors Geometric Composition w/ Bilateral Symmetry Artwork Form & Scale – Mural Series 1 of 3 #1: The Ancestors – Indigenous people (Apache, Tonkawa seen here) to the land called Austin, newly freed African Americans, early European colonial settlers, early immigrants, physicians, religious leaders, land-owners, students, educators, and activists. Textured Wallpaper – print of hi-res photo of original painting circa 10,000 BCE - 1950 Grayscale / Earth tone palette – b&w photos, browns, greens 337.5” x 134.5” Location: Mount Bonnell Digital Mock-Up People Represented: #1: The Ancestors Mother Magdeleine Chollet (1846-1906) Jessie Andrews (1867-1919) M.A.B. Fuller Smith Jacob Fontaine Castile Head Chief Of Tonkawas circa 1865 to 1871 Woman in Clarksville Freedom Community Dr. Mary Elizabeth Branch (1881-1944) Ohah, Apache Girl, 1890 Mrs. Thomas J. (Mattie B.) White (18??-1961) Josefina Lopez de Rocha Dr. Connie Yerwood Jane Y. McCallum Minnie Fischer Cunningham (1882-1964) Joe Lung The Douglass Club of Austin Comanche family (1900) George I. Sanchez A.W. Rysinger Young Black women at Samuel Huston College in Austin Abraham Joseph Arbeely Fred and Lola Otting Joe Sing Lorraine “Grandma” Camacho …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT 1124 S IH 35, Austin, TX Join Zoom Meeting http://bit.ly/4r9ULOW Meeting ID: 894 9495 6507 Passcode: 400017 (512.477.4488) Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (NOTE: THERE WILL BE A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMITATION) CITYWIDE ADVISORY BOARD UPDATE CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. CONSENT ITEMS 1. 2. 3. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on January 15, 2026 Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02931: Approval of multiple vendor contract for Vacancy Cleaning, Optional painting and repairs Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02934: Approval of multiple Vendor Contracts for Integrated Pest Management at all HACA properties including administration and lease offices ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02935: Operating Budgets for the Fiscal Year April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02936: Approval of the revised Housing Choice Voucher Utility Allowance Schedules Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02937: Approval of renewal of Employee Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with United Healthcare Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02938: Approval
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT 1124 S. IH 35, Austin, TX Join Zoom Meeting http://bit.ly/4r9ULOW Meeting ID: 894 9495 6507 Passcode: 400017 (512.477.4488) Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (NOTE: THERE WILL BE A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMITATION) CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on January 15, 2026 ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 00287 by the Board of Commissioners of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation ("AAHC") authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to: 1. Facilitate the bifurcation of Pathways of Santa Rita Courts in order to undertake the redevelopment of Pathways at Santa Rita Courts West, which consists of affordable housing units and associated amenities built upon land to be ground leased from the Housing Authority of the City of Austin; 2. Cause AAHC's wholly owned, subsidiary limited liability company, Pathways at Santa Rita Courts West GP, LLC (the "General Partner") to execute an agreement of limited partnership of Pathways at Santa Rita Courts West, LP (the "Partnership") and other related documents; 3. Cause the Partnership to enter into seller financing for the Project; and 4. Cause AAHC and/or the General Partner and/or the Partnership to execute any such further documentation as necessary or desirable to allow the consummation of the transactions described herein
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026 AT 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, EVENTS 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 Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jennifer Bristol, Chair Mariana Krueger, Vice Chair Haris Qureshi, Secretary Richard Brimer Isabella Changsut Annie Fierro CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Justin Fleury Martin Luecke Mar Moretta-Urdiales Allison Morrison David Sullivan AGENDA 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 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on February 4, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation on Austin Youth River Watch’s mission and programming. Presentation by Melinda Chow and Fidel Campuzano Gonzalez, Co-Executive Directors, and Jasalyn Franco, Program Specialist, Austin Youth River Watch. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Presentation, discussion, and action regarding a recommendation to Austin City Council on the creation, continuation, terminations, and status of a concession including issuance for a Request for Proposal for a concession in Town Lake Metropolitan Park for inclusion in the joint report between the Parks and Recreation Board and the Environmental Commission that is provided to City Council annually. Presentation by Karen Charles, Contract Management Specialist and Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor, Austin Parks and Recreation. 4. Presentation and Recommendation related to potential City Council action that would authorize larger signs, including wayfinding kiosks, in the public right-of-way that include electronic images, lights, and off-premises advertising. Presentation by Anthony Segura, Deputy Director, Austin Economic Development. 5. Appoint an alternate member to the Joint Sustainability Committee. 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 …
Appendix 1 AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION POLICY Subject Section Applicability Director Approval Policy: Policies and Procedures for Concessions in City’s Parks System Finance All Personnel Jesús Aguirre Digitally signed by Jesús Aguirre Date: 2025.12.05 14:02:47 -06'00' Reference Number PR-F-004 Effective Date November 6, 2025 Supersedes Policy Dated March 12, 1998 Signature Date December 5, 2025 It is the policy of Austin Parks and Recreation to maintain the aesthetic and environmental quality of the Parks System, provide positive recreational experiences to park visitors, and ensure a financial return to the City from park concessions. Purpose: To provide a policy for concessions in City of Austin parks. Authority: The Code of the City of Austin Texas, City Charter, Article V Administrative Organization, §4 Directors of Departments. The Director has the authority and responsibility to maintain efficiency within the operation and to determine the methods of operation to accomplish the Department’s mission and objectives. DEFINITIONS Applicable Rules – The applicable provisions of City Code Title 8, the Park Use Rules, and these Policies and Procedures, as they may be amended from time to time. Concession - a business owned by a private citizen or a privately-owned business operating in the Parks System pursuant to an agreement between the City and the citizen or business or a permit issued by the Department. Examples include, but are not limited to, food and beverage stands, boat and watercraft recreation services, bicycle rentals, pushcarts, and souvenir stands. Concessionaire – a private citizen or privately owned business operating a Concession. Director – the Director of the Department or designee. Family Member – means a biological or adoptive parent, biological or adoptive grandparent, spouse (husband, wife, domestic partner), child (biological, adopted, stepchild, foster, legal ward), sibling (biological, adopted, stepsibling), and parent, grandparent, or sibling of a spouse. Effective Date November 6, 2025 Supersedes Policy Date March 12, 1998 Reference Number PR-F-004 Page 1 of 5 Legacy Concession – an existing concession operating in the Parks System pursuant to a concession agreement with the Department that: (cid:120) Has been continuously owned and operated in the same park location by the same person, Local Business, or a Family Member of the person or Local Business for at least 20 years; (cid:120) Has operated under the same or a similar name for the entirety of its existence; (cid:120) Contributes to the City’s history and culture, as determined by the Department in its …
2025 Annual Concession Report Environmental Commission February 19, 2026 AUSTIN CITY CODE Austin City Code § 8-1-73 requires that on or before January 31st of each year, the director shall deliver a report to the Parks and Recreation Board and the Environmental Commission on the concessions granted under this division. The annual report, prepared under this section, shall include: The name of each concession operating in Town Lake Metropolitan Park; • • An income and expenditure statement for each concession; • • A statement describing any problems caused or created by a concession. The total number of watercrafts rented in Town Lake Metropolitan Park; and 2 Concessions Austin Rowing Club at Waller Creek Boathouse Butler Pitch and Putt EpicSUP Expedition School Lone Star Riverboat Cruises Rowing Dock Texas Rowing Center Zilker Café (temporarily closed) Zilker Eagle Railroad Zilker Park Boat Rentals 3 3 Contract Terms 4 Concession Legacy Policy and Procedure Update Background Criteria • May 2025 APR began work to update the policy and procedures for concessions in the City park system. • A Legacy Concession is an existing concession operating in the Parks System under an agreement with the City that: • City Code Title 8 grants the APR director the authority and responsibility to execute policies and procedures for concessions in CoA parks in accordance with City policies and best practices. • Original policy and procedures were superseded on March 12, 1998, and adopted by Council Resolution 900312-25. • Revised policy approved by City Council under resolution 20251106-043 on November 6, 2025. Has been continuously owned and operated in the same park location by the same person, Local Business or a family member of the person or owner of the Local Business for at least 20 years; Operated under same or similar name throughout its existence; Contributes to the City’s history and culture; and Maintained its physical features in good condition. 5 s n o i l l i M $3.5 $3.0 $2.5 $2.0 $1.5 $1.0 $0.5 $0.0 Butler Pitch and Putt (Pecan Grove Golf Partners) EpicSUP Expedition School Lone Star Riverboats Rowing Dock Texas Rowing Center Austin Rowing Club at Waller Creek Boathouse Zilker Eagle Zilker Park Boat Rentals Gross Sales $3,162,289 Reported Expenditures $2,081,685 Payments $270,181 $239,133 $179,217 $29,312 $16,687 $11,138 $1,553 $965,154 $932,214 $96,953 $1,561,592 $2,213,668 $3,521,710 $1,304,846 $1,935,634 $3,680,983 $673,691 $572,637 $149,523 $297,949 $266,423 $- $822,596 $589,319 $75,506 FY25 …
Contents Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................................................. 1 Concession Locations ........................................................................................................................................................... 2 Concession Contracts ........................................................................................................................................................... 3 Contract Terms New Concessions Solicitations 3 4 4 Zilker Café ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Contract Extensions 5 Austin Rowing Club at Waller Creek Boathouse ................................................................................................................ 5 Lone Star Riverboat ............................................................................................................................................................ 6 Rowing Dock ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Zilker Park Boat Rental ....................................................................................................................................................... 6 APR Concession Policy and Procedure Update 7 Parkland Operation and Management Agreements............................................................................................................. 8 POMA Concessions 9 EpicSUP............................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Texas Rowing Center ........................................................................................................................................................ 10 Problem Areas, Challenges, and Strategic Actions ............................................................................................................. 11 Audit of Agreements with Trail Conservancy Austin Rowing Club Expedition School Zilker Eagle Waterway Ban Barton Creek Concession Feasibility Barton Creek Streambank Restoration 11 11 12 13 14 15 15 Watercraft Census ............................................................................................................................................................. 16 Concession Sales, Payments, and Expenditures ................................................................................................................. 19 Revenue Share Payments 20 Capital Improvements and Equipment Updates ................................................................................................................ 23 Butler Pitch and Putt ........................................................................................................................................................ 23 Rowing Dock – $80,887 .................................................................................................................................................... 23 i Lone Star Riverboat - $55,000 .......................................................................................................................................... 23 Texas Rowing Center - $171,994 ...................................................................................................................................... 24 Austin Rowing Club - $55,803 .......................................................................................................................................... 24 Zilker Park Boat Rental - $500 .......................................................................................................................................... 24 Public Benefit .................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Austin Rowing Club .......................................................................................................................................................... 25 Butler Pitch and Putt ........................................................................................................................................................ 25 EpicSUP............................................................................................................................................................................. 25 Expedition School ............................................................................................................................................................. 25 Lone Star Riverboat .......................................................................................................................................................... 26 Rowing Dock ..................................................................................................................................................................... 26 Texas Rowing Center ........................................................................................................................................................ 26 Zilker Park Boat Rentals.................................................................................................................................................... 27 Zilker Eagle ....................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Concessions Outside of Town Lake Park ............................................................................................................................ 28 Short-Term Permits Concessions at Golf Courses 28 28 Parks and Recreation Board Recommendations ................................................................................................................ 29 Environmental Commission Recommendations ................................................................................................................. 29 Appendix 1. Austin Parks and Recreation Concession Policy and Procedure Update ......................................................... 32 Appendix 2. Temporary Concessions and Commercial Use Report FY25 ............................................................................ 33 Appendix 3. Austin Lake Water Protection Plan and Marine Waste Information ............................................................... 36 ii Executive Summary The mission of Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) is to inspire Austin to learn, play, protect and connect by creating diverse programs and experiences in sustainable natural spaces and public places. In carrying out its mission, APR has established nine permanent concessions in Town Lake Park that provide recreation services. These services include rentals of canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs); rowing instruction and memberships; food and beverage sales; short-course golf; excursion boats; and a mini train. The concessions were established pursuant to City of Austin Code Section 8-1-71, which authorizes the director of Austin Parks and Recreation to allow a concessionaire to operate a food or beverage, rental, or service …
From streams to Stewardship AYRW Mission, programs, & impact Melinda Chow Fidel Campuzano Gonzalez Jasalyn Franco OurMissionAustin Youth River Watchtransforms and inspires youththrough environmental education,community engagement, andadventure. A Brief History 1990s 2000s 2019 & 2020s Today 1991: Jack Goodman and Wes Halverson founded the Colorado River Watch Foundation. Dani Apodaca is the first youth program director. 1999: Elisabeth Welsh, a River Watcher, becomes program director. 2019: New logo. 2020: Austin Environmental Leaders career-focused young adult intern program added. 2022: Distributed leadership structure begins. Community demand for AYRW equity-centered environmental education programming continues to grow! 2008: Office moves toHornsby Bend.2014: Restoration added toprogramming.2016: Name changes officiallyto Austin Youth River Watch.2017: Programming expands,more environmental topics. value: Equity We believe in operating an equity-centered organization and incorporating antiracist practices at all levels and aspects of what we do as Austin Youth River Watch. Removing barriers, understanding different needs Representing lived experiences Prioritizing staff care - equitable wages, benefits, time off, supportive organizational culture Community-centric fundraising and development Prioritize person-centered approaches, recognizing each person’s uniqueness Equity - in practice In our programs, we provide: Free, participation in all activities, including all equipment and supplies Transportation Food, and additional meals support Stipends Bilingual (Spanish) communication Technology support - loaned laptops and hotspots Representative lived experiences in board and staff Person-centered approaches to each student additional values Belonging - We believe that when people can bring their true selves into our programs and spaces, they are empowered to thrive with us and beyond us. At AYRW, belonging means creating a community where every individual feels seen, valued, and included. Fun - We believe that when we laugh, explore, and share joy, we’re not just making memories--we’re building a community where everyone feels connected and valued. At AYRW, fun is the glue that holds us together and keeps us motivated to do our best. additional values Environmental Stewardship - We believe in a culture that fosters the next generation of environmental stewards, collectively building connections within our community and our ecosystems. Lifelong Learning - We believe that lifelong learning inspires curiosity, drives innovation, enriches cultural understanding, and cultivates a deep, enduring connection to the natural world. OUR IMPACT AYRW students are primarily from the Eastern Crescent. Highest concentrations live in 78723, 78724, and 78753. The work of our students impacts all 10 Austin city council districts, and nearly all of Austin’s watersheds. Afterschool crews DEL VALLE HIGHSCHOOL …
. RECOMMENDATION TO AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL Environmental Commission Recommendation Number: 20260219-003: The creation, continuation, terminations, and status of a concession including issuance for a Request for Proposal for a concession in Town Lake Metropolitan Park WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission has received a staff briefing of the 2025 Annual Report of Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) Managed Concessions on Lady Bird (Town) Lake. WHEREAS: The Annual Concession Report is created as the result of an Austin City Code provision. That ordinance states: § 8-1-73 - DEPARTMENT REPORT AND BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS. (A) On or before January 31st of each year, the director shall deliver a report to the board and the Environmental Commission on the concessions granted under this division. (B) A report prepared under this section shall include: (1) the name of each concession operating in Town Lake Metropolitan Park; (2) an income and expenditure statement for each concession; (3) the total number of watercrafts rented in Town Lake Metropolitan Park; and (4) a statement describing any problems that are caused or created by a concession. (C) The board and the Environmental Commission may make a recommendation related to: (1) continuing an existing concession; (2) terminating an existing continuation; and (3) issuing a request for proposal for an expiring or new concession under this division. See Austin City Code § 8-1-73. • NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Environmental Commission approves the 2025 concessions report acknowledging that the reporting requirements were met and additionally recommends that: Future joint reports should include information from contractors detailing the environmental stewardship initiatives and accomplishments they achieved, in specific qualitative and quantitative terms. We specifically request detailed metrics regarding erosion control, streambed restoration, grassland maintenance, trash pick-up, water quality, and biodiversity. . • Future reports should include information regarding environmental equity in terms of access and concession usage. • Include concessions from parks other than Lady Bird Lake. • Delay the implementation of Phase II of the Parks Operations and Maintenance Agreements with the Trail Conservancy until the financial audit is finalized and made public, and until it can be updated to include requirements for bi-annual environmental impact assessments. Date of Approval: February 19, 2026 Motioned By: Mariana Krueger Seconded By: Richard Brimer Vote: 7-1 For: Isabella Changsut, Justin Fleury, Mar Moretta-Urdiales, David Sullivan, Mariana Krueger, Annie Fierro, and Martin Luecke Against: Richard Brimer Abstain: None Off the dais: None Absent: Jennifer Bristol, Haris Qureshi, …
. RECOMMENDATION TO AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL Environmental Commission Recommendation Number 20260219-004: Potential City Council action that would authorize larger signs, including wayfinding kiosks, in the public right-of-way that include electronic images, lights, and off-premises advertising WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission was given a presentation by the Interactive Kiosk Experience (IKE) Smart Cities at the January 28, 2026 special called meeting and additional background from City Staff was requested at that meeting to be presented at the Feb 19, 2026 meeting, and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission supports strengthening the ridership and experience for public transit, and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission believes amending Code Chapter 25-10 would open the door for larger electronic way-finding signs and billboards as there has already been an increase from Resolution 20241212-138 from “wayfinding kiosks should not have screens exceeding 65-inches and, for transit stations, 75-inches” to currently recommending 86-inches, and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission is concerned about increasing energy consumption during a time when the City is also calling for a reduction in energy use and sustainability, and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission supports the City Council resolution on Artificial Intelligence (20250424-055) that highlighted various environmental concerns regarding the rapid growth of data centers and their high energy use and water consumption. These signs have the capacity to geofence locations, and elicit interactions with users that could provide the vendor with large amounts of data, and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission agrees with the Planning Commission, Chair, Alice Woods in her statement that this would be a “seismic change” in the City’s regulations and opens the door for an increase in outdoor digital advertising, and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes very little public engagement has occurred on an issue deserving of more transparency. THEREFORE the Environmental Commission recommends that, • The City uphold the current code regarding billboards and digital signs and not weaken or change it. • Ensure no digital billboards are allowed within the City’s limits. . • If, against the wishes of the Environmental Commission, the City Council allows for this code change, then the City will explore options to make each kiosk self-sufficient with solar or other alternative energy options. • Allow the City to shut down kiosk and billboard operation during storms, heat waves or other events that require energy to be saved or reduced. • Ensure that data on users or passersby is not collected– ever. • Reduce light pollution by limiting hours …
Interactive Digital Kiosks Austin Economic Development | February 18, 2026 Agenda Program Overview & Goals Benefits & Applications Financial & Civic Benefits Advertising Content Regulations Code Amendment Changes Implementation Roadmap & Next Steps Q&A 2 Program Overview & Goals • Deploya networkof interactivedigital kiosksin high-pedestrian areas. • Promotelocal businesses,arts, culture, and civic resourcesat no costto the City. • Support economic opportunity throughdiscovery, navigation,and mobilehandoff. • Leveragecity-facingad inventoryfor PSAsand City communications. • Inclusiveand accessibleto all. 3 Benefits & Applications Hardware specifications, applications, and accessibility features Hardware Specifications 9' 8' 7' 6' 5' 4' 3' 2' 1' 37.5" 12.5" 5 Local Events The Events application helps users discover everything that’s happening in the city today, tomorrow, and all year long. EVENT LISTINGS EVENT DESCRIPTION AND DETAILS MOBILE EXTENSION E V ENTS SEND TO MOBILE DEVICE 6 Concerts & Live Music The Concerts & Music application lists all concerts and live music events for the city, geolocated by proximity to the kiosk with seamless navigation to ticketing and directions. CONCERT LISTINGS MAP VIEW FILTER LISTINGS CONCERT DETAILS &DESCRIPTION CONCERTS + M U SIC DISTANCE FROM KIOSK CONCERT VENUE GET DIRECTIONS MOBILE EXTENSION SEND TO MOBILE DEVICE 7 Public Transit This application features public transit routes surrounding the kiosk and offers real-time schedules and departures, bus stops and bike share locations. TRANSIT ROUTES IKE displays a list of real-timetransit routes near the kiosk to your destination. ROUTE DETAILS Select preferred route to discover upcoming departuretimes and nearby stops. MAP VIEW Toggle the view from route listings to seenearby route options on a map. SEARCH FOR LOCATION SCAN QR CODE FOR TRANSIT APP DEPARTURE TIMES TRANSIT PUBLICTRANSIT SELECTED TOGGLE BETWEEN VIEWS TRANSIT ROUTES TRANSIT STOPS 8 Inclusive & Accessible Platform designed to serve the needs of all community members. The kiosks are 100% ADA compliant and have been reviewed by an accessibility specialist. The kiosks feature scrollable on-screen content and an accessibility feature that adjusts the height of the content for users in wheelchairs. Low-vision users are able to resize and/or change the text to high- contrast mode for additional focus on text and graphic elements. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY TOOL Repositions on-screen content to lower reach VISUAL SUPPORT TOOLS HIGH CONTRAST MODE COMPARISON Default Interface High Contrast Mode LARGE TEXT MODE COMPARISON Default Interface Large Text Mode LIGHT AND DARK MODE COMPARISON Light Mode Dark Mode 9 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026 – 4:00 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) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) 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) Vacant (Mayor) 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 January 14, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Merion Circle Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal for Austin Water with Packsaddle Management, LLC/Packsaddle Management, in the amount of $2,044,030 plus a $204,403 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,248,433. Funding: $2,248,433 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Colony Park Water Pipeline Renewal for Austin Water and Austin Transportation and Public Works with HEI Civil Texas, LLC, in the amount of $7,126,352 plus a $712,636 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,838,988. Funding: $7,596,635 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water, $242,353 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works. Recommend approval to authorize additional expenditures for the construction contract for the Polybutylene Water Services Replacement Program project for Austin Water with Austin Underground Inc., to increase the amount by $366,015 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $10,800,369. Funding: $366,015 is available in …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 14, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular meeting on January 14, 2026 at Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Commission Members in Attendance: Amanda Marzullo, Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, William Moriarty (remote), Alex Navarro (remote), Alex Ortiz (remote), Shwetha Pandurangi, Mike Reyes, Shannon Trilli (remote), Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón (remote), and Evan Wolstencroft Commission Members Absent: Jesse Penn Chair Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 4:04 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Santiago Tza Wan - Impact of TxDOT’s IH-35 wastewater pipeline relocation on Festival Beach Food Forest Forest Angelina Alanis - Impact of TxDOT’s IH-35 wastewater pipeline relocation on Festival Beach Food APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the December 10, 2025 special called meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Commissioner Marzullo’s second on a 10-0 vote with Commissioner Penn absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction for Upper Harris Branch Wastewater Interceptor - Phase I project with S. J. Louis Construction of Texas LTD, in the amount of $18,814,463.36 plus a $1,881,446.34 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $20,695,909.70. Funding: $20,695,909.70 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended on Commissioner Marzullo’s motion and Commissioner Reyes’ second on a 10-0 vote with Commissioner Penn absent. 3. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor for Austin Water with Williamson Creek Constructors JV in the amount of $125,580,000 plus a $12,558,000 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $138,138,000. Funding: $138,138,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion and Commissioner Pandurangi’s second on a 10-0 vote with Commissioner Penn absent. 4. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor for Austin Water with CAS Consulting and Services authorizing an additional $7,443,884 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $14,490,600. Funding: $7,443,884 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Page 1 of 3 Recommended on Commissioner Marzullo’s motion and Commissioner Reyes’ second on a 10-0 vote with Commissioner Penn absent. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main project for …
