REGULAR MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026, AT 9:30 A.M. AUSTIN HUMAN RESOURCES, LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E. BEN WHITE BLVD., SUITE 500, AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Municipal Civil Service Commission may be participating by videoconference. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law, regarding any item on this agenda. 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 Matthew Chustz, 512-974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Kevin Mullen, Chair Mellissa Rogers Vacant AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair John Umphress The first ten (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 from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on October 27, 2025. HEARING 2. 3. 4. Conduct a hearing 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. 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. Action and approval on the appeal filed by Andrew Rivera regarding their Discharge from Austin Energy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates, times, and locations. 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 …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025 The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, TX 78741. Vice Chair Kavita Gupta called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to order at 9:35 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair Melissa Rogers Ayo Akande John Umphress PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Robert Duncan spoke suggesting a rule be added to the MCS Rules to prevent about Departments removing a job posting after a Denial of Promotion Grievance has already been filed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting on September 8, 2025. The minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on September 8, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Umphress’ motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second on a 4-0 vote. PUBLIC 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 Lindsey Randall regarding their Discharge – Reduction-In-Force from Austin Public Health. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Lindsey Randall regarding their Discharge – Reduction-In-Force from Austin Public Health. 3. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Lindsey Randall regarding their Discharge – Reduction- In-Force from Austin Public Health. Vice Chair Gupta recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go into closed session at 4:53 p.m. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Lindsey Randall regarding their Discharge – Reduction-In-Force from Austin Public Health. Closed session ended, and Vice Chair Gupta called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 5:30 p.m. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Action and approval on the appeal filed by Lindsey Randall regarding their Discharge – Reduction- In-Force from Austin Public Health. The motion to deny Lindsey Randall’s appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Discharge – Reduction-In-Force of Lindsey Randall was approved on Vice Chair Gupta’s motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second on a vote of 3-1. Those members voting aye were: Vice Chair Gupta, Commissioner Akande, and Commissioner Rogers. Those voting nay were: Commissioner Umphress. 5. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates, times, and locations. Discussion was held regarding future meeting …
Municipal Civil Service Commission 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule January 12, 2026 January 26, 2026 July 13, 2026 July 27, 2026 February 9, 2026 August 10, 2026 February 23, 2026 August 24, 2026 March 9, 2026 September 14, 2026 March 23, 2026 September 28, 2026 April 13, 2026 April 27, 2026 May 11, 2026 June 8, 2026 June 22, 2026 October 12, 2026 October 26, 2026 November 9, 2026 December 14, 2026 2026 MCSC Meeting Schedule Approved on September 8, 2025
