Approved Minutes — original pdf

Approved Minutes

ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 The Zero Waste Advisory Commission convened in a REGULAR meeting on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, at City Hall Room 1001, 301 W 2nd St., Austin, Texas 78701 Chair Acuna called the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Gerry Acuna, Chair; Commissioner Seth Whaland Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ian Steyaert, Vice Chair; Commissioner Melissa Caudle; Commissioner Caitlin Griffith; Commissioner Iris Suddaby 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 meeting on February 11, 2026. The motion approving the minutes of the regular Zero Waste Advisory Commission meeting of February 11, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Griffith’s motion, Commissioner Wheland’s second, on a (6-0) vote with Commissioner Drohan, Commissioner Ishaq and Commissioner Harris absent. 2. Approve the minutes of the Special Called Zero Waste Advisory Commission meeting on March 25, 2026. The motion approving the minutes of the Special Called Zero Waste Advisory Commission meeting of March 25, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Griffith’s motion, Commissioner Steyaert’s second, on a (6-0) vote with Commissioner Drohan, Commissioner Ishaq and Commissioner Harris absent. ACTION ITEMS 3. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission. 1 The motion to re-elect current Chair Acuna for another term as the Chair of ZWAC was approved on Commissioner Griffith’s motion, Commissioner Wheland’s second, on a (5-0-1) vote with Commissioner Drohan, Commissioner Ishaq, Commissioner Harris absent and Chair Acuna abstaining. The motion to re-elect current Vice Chair Steyaert for another term as the Vice Chair of ZWAC was approved on Commissioner Wheland’s motion, Commissioner Griffith’s second, on a (5-0-1) vote with Commissioner Drohan, Commissioner Ishaq, and Commissioner Harris absent and Vice Chair Steyaert abstaining. 4. Discussion and action to recommend for approval of the amended administrative rules for Drop Off and Curbside Services. The motion to approve a recommendation to Council to authorize amended administrative rules for Drop Off and Curbside Services was approved on Vice Chair Steyaert’s motion, Commissioner Whaland’s second, on a (6-0) vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. Staff briefing regarding the one-year update of the On Demand Bulk Collection program by Samuel Gilbert and Donald Hardee, Litter Abatement and Diversion Facilities Division Managers of Austin Resource Recovery. The presentation was made by Samuel Gilbert, Litter Abatement Division Manager and Andy Dawson, Diversion Facilities Assistant Division Manager, of Austin Resource Recovery. 6. Staff briefing regarding the Proposed Department Rule Amendments for Drop Off and Curbside Services, by Jason McCombs, Strategic Initiatives Division Manager of Austin Resource Recovery. The presentation was made by Jason McCombs, Strategic Initiatives Division Manager of Austin Resource Recovery. 7. Staff briefing on the status of Austin Resource Recovery Operational and Administrative projects by Richard McHale, Director of Austin Resource Recovery. The presentation was made by Richard McHale, Director of Austin Resource Recovery. ADJOURNMENT Chair Acuna adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m. without objection. The minutes were unanimously approved at the June 10, 2026, meeting on Commissioner Steyaert's motion, Commissioner Harris's second on a 7-0 vote. 2