1. Draft minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on February 18, 2026 — original pdf

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT COMMISSIONERS _X_ Judah Rice, Chair _X_ Jeffrey Acton ___ Trey McWhorter DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on September 15, 2025. MOTION: Approve the minutes from September 15, 2025 on a motion by Commissioner Rice, Commissioner Acton seconding. Vote: 2-0. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on December 18, 2025. MOTION: Approve the minutes from December 18, 2025 on a motion by Commissioner Rice, Commissioner Acton seconding. Vote: 2-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of ways to approach concerns about structural issues in older buildings. • The Historic Landmark Commission needs more background to make decisions. • Explore how to strongly encourage structural documentation during application process. • Commissioners can request additional documentation at meetings. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action on Historic Sign Standards. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Changes to Commission bylaws • Eligible expenses for the historic district tax abatement • Changes to historic preservation portions of Land Development Code • Historic designation process for objects ADJOURNMENT: 12:38 p.m. For more information on the Operations Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov.