Agenda — original pdf

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/MUELLER ASSEMBLY ROOM 1111A & B 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS 78723 Some members of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Gustavo Valle, 512-974-4350, Gustavo.Valle@austintexas.gov. CURRENT [BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS]: Gerry Acuna, Chair Ian Steyaert, Vice Chair Melissa Caudle Michael Drohan CALL TO ORDER Miriam Athmer Tarik Aossey Caitlin Griffith John L. Harris Iris Suddaby Seth Whaland AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Regular meeting on October 14, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve the Commission’s Recommendations for FY27 & FY28 Budget Goals previously considered at the March 25, 2026, Special Called Meeting. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Update from Construction and Demolition Ordinance Reform Committee regarding the work accomplished this year. Update by Ian Steyaert, Committee Chair STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. 5. 6. Staff briefing on the Single Stream Residential Recycling Reset Contract by Victoria Rieger, Finance Manager, and Richard Herrera, Division Manager. Staff briefing on response to Council Resolution No. 20260528-052 related to noise impacts of dumpster collection activities near residential properties by Jason McCombs, Division Manager Staff briefing on the status of Austin Resource Recovery Operational and Administrative projects by Richard McHale, Director of Austin Resource Recovery. 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 Gustavo Valle at Austin Resource Recovery Department, at 512-974-4350 or email Gustavo.Valle@austintexas.gov to request service or for …