April 23, 2026 Austin City Council Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
April 23, 2026
Speaker Registration
Hybrid Speaker Registration and Rules
Meeting Agenda
Draft Agenda, 911 KB
Final Agenda, 396 KB
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 125 KB
Summary of Changes Memorandum, 1.2 MB
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers, 820 KB
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 618 KB
Actions Taken By Council
Actions taken by the City Council during the April 23, 2026 meeting
Video
Agenda Items - April 23, 2026
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Item 1 - April 23, 2026
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session meeting of March 24, 2026, and regular meeting of March 26, 2026.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 107 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 2 - April 23, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Travis County for the City’s provision of animal services, for a five-month period beginning May 1, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $1,635,245 to be paid to the City. Funding: The County will reimburse the City for the animal services provided by the City through a cost recovery model.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 115 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 3 - April 23, 2026
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award, negotiate, and execute Historic Preservation Fund grant agreements and allocations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for historic preservation and restoration projects and activities in an amount not to exceed $31,379,499. Funding: $31,379,499 is available in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment Special Revenue Historic Preservation Fund for historic preservation and restoration projects in accordance with Texas Tax Code Section 351.101(a)(5).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-003, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 120 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-003, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 211 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 120 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-003, Agenda Backup: Revised Exhibit A, PDF, 364 KB, posted 4/21/2026
20260423-003, Agenda Backup: Revised Exhibit A (Redline), PDF, 365 KB, posted 4/21/2026
Item 4 - April 23, 2026
Approve a settlement in Gustavo Armijo v. City of Austin d/b/a Austin Energy, Cause No. D-1-GN-20-000459 in the 250th District Court, Travis County, Texas. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Energy Budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 113 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 5 - April 23, 2026
Approve a resolution adopting a Cultural District Funding Model to inform future budgetary recommendations for City-designated Cultural Districts, consistent with the City’s Economic and Cultural District Framework Policy, adopted by Resolution No. 20240926-014. The funding model establishes a framework for considering future investments that support district management, activation, and long-term sustainability. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-005, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 128 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-005, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A - Cultural District Funding Model Tool, PDF, 964 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-005, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 367 KB, posted 4/20/2026
20260423-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 100 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 6 - April 23, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of a Business Expansion Program economic development agreement with RIDA COTA Hotel, LLC for a term up to 30 years, with performance-based payments not to exceed an amount equal to 8.25 percent of the gross room night revenue generated through RIDA COTA Hotel, LLC’s development and operation of a hotel at 9201 Circuit of the Americas Boulevard, Del Valle, Texas 78717 and approve an ordinance waiving the staff presentation, public announcement and portal setup, and public hearing requirements of Ordinance Nos. 20180830-057 and 20240926-013. Funding: Agreement payments are contingent upon the annual appropriation of funds by City Council for that purpose. The maximum agreement payments to RIDA COTA Hotel, LLC are capped at an amount equal to 8.25 percent of gross room night revenues generated at the hotel to be developed under the agreement, annually for a term up to 30 years if all performance and compliance criteria are met and subject to negotiation. The agreement payments are contingent on the hotel generating hotel occupancy tax revenue and will not begin until after the hotel begins remitting hotel occupancy tax to the City. District(s) Affected: District 1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-006, Agenda Backup: Agreement Overview, PDF, 1.4 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-006, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 95 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-006, Agenda Backup: Letter of Support 1, PDF, 135 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-006, Agenda Backup: Letter of Support 2, PDF, 143 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-006, Agenda Backup: Letter of Support 3, PDF, 67 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-006, Agenda Backup: Letter of Support 4, PDF, 61 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-006, Agenda Backup: Letter of Support 5, PDF, 77 KB, posted 4/22/2026
20260423-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 178 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-006, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet - CM Alter, PDF, 39 KB, posted 4/23/2026
Item 7 - April 23, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with UPower Energy LLC, for up to eight megawatts of electricity from a utility-scale solar facility to be located at the closed City of Austin FM 812 Landfill, in an estimated amount up to $1,500,000 per year, for a term up to 25 years, for a total estimated amount of up to $37,500,000. Funding: $1,500,000 is contingent upon approval of the Proposed Operating Budget of Austin Energy.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 103 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 8 - April 23, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of a battery storage agreement with Base Power, Inc., for up to 40 megawatts of electric power capacity from a distribution-scale battery facility portfolio, in an estimated amount of up to $4,080,000 per year, for a term up to 10 years, for a total estimated amount of up to $40,800,000. Funding: $4,080,000 is available in the 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 104 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 9 - April 23, 2026
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (Estancia Hill Country Public Improvement District Improvement Area #3), in an amount not to exceed $9,000,000 for certain improvements to support the Estancia Hill Country Public Improvement District Improvement Area #3 and authorizing all related documents and fees. Funding: The bonds will be paid from special assessments levied on the property within Improvement Area #3 of the Estancia Hill Country Public Improvement District. No ad valorem taxes or other revenue of the City are pledged to the payment of the debt.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-009, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 7.7 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-009, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A - Indenture of Trust, PDF, 590 KB, posted 4/22/2026
20260423-009, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B - Bond Purchase Agreement, PDF, 326 KB, posted 4/22/2026
20260423-009, Agenda Backup: Exhibit C - Amended and Restated Service and Assessment Plan, PDF, 6.5 MB, posted 4/22/2026
20260423-009, Agenda Backup: Exhibit D - Continuing Disclosure Agreement, PDF, 195 KB, posted 4/22/2026
20260423-009, Agenda Backup: Preliminary Limited Offering Memorandum, PDF, 2.9 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 120 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-009, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance V2, PDF, 135 KB, posted 4/22/2026
Item 10 - April 23, 2026
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A (CWSRF), in the par amount of $59,000,000 to implement Austin Water’s Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plan Expansion and related enhancement projects, and approve related documents. Funding: Fiscal Year 2025-2026 debt service requirements for the proposed bond issuance are included in the 2025-2026 Approved Budget of the Combined Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-010, Agenda Backup: Draft Escrow Agreement, PDF, 241 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-010, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 581 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-010, Agenda Backup: Draft Paying Agent, PDF, 238 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 103 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-010, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance v2, PDF, 602 KB, posted 4/20/2026
Item 11 - April 23, 2026
Authorize an amendment to the management agreement with Austin DMO, Inc. dba Downtown Austin Alliance for management services to extend the term to April 30, 2031 and update the 5-Year Service and Assessment Plan and Budget to align with the extended term. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. Related to Item #12.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-011, Agenda Backup: Attachment A, PDF, 1.3 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 117 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 12 - April 23, 2026
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20250724-138 to update the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District Service and Assessment Plan and Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 and declaring an emergency. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. Related to Item #11.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-012, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 92 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-012, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 8.3 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-012, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 3.6 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 116 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 13 - April 23, 2026
Authorize a contract for construction services for the West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main project for Austin Water with Austin Underground, Inc., in the amount of $3,699,813, plus a $369,982 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,069,795. Funding: $4,069,795 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. District(s) Affected: District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-013, Agenda Backup: Commission Vote, PDF, 33 KB, posted 4/17/2026
20260423-013, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 736 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-013, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 604 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 120 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 14 - April 23, 2026
Authorize a contract for construction services for the Colony Park - Austin Energy Work Order No. 663280 project for Austin Financial Services with Joe Bland Construction LLC, in the amount of $3,186,917, plus a $318,692 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,505,609. Funding: $3,505,609 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Financial Services. District(s) Affected: District 1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-014, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 833 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 120 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 15 - April 23, 2026
Authorize a contract for construction services for the Northwest A & B Zone Waterline Extensions and Pressure Reducing Valves project for Austin Water with DeNucci Constructors, LLC, in the amount of $6,897,348, plus a $689,735 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,587,083. Funding: $7,587,083 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. District(s) Affected: District 6, District 7, District 10.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-015, Agenda Backup: Commission Vote, PDF, 33 KB, posted 4/17/2026
20260423-015, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 2.1 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-015, Agenda Backup: MWBE Sumary, PDF, 545 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 121 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 16 - April 23, 2026
Authorize a contract for customer assistance program enrollment support services for Austin Energy with Solix, Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000. Funding: $833,333 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 137 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 17 - April 23, 2026
Authorize a contract for a process information analytics platform for Austin Energy with Aveva Software, LLC for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000. Funding: $309,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 136 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 18 - April 23, 2026
Authorize a contract for distributed antenna system and public wi-fi services for Austin Aviation with Concourse Communications Group LLC for a term of 10 years in an estimated revenue amount of $1,750,000. Funding: This item is projected to result in additional revenue of $1,075,000 in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. In the future, this item will result in an annual revenue amount of $75,000 in Austin Aviation’s Operating Budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 139 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 19 - April 23, 2026
Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued Canva graphic design platform with CDW LLC d/b/a Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC, CDW Government, to increase the amount by $310,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $385,852. Funding: $130,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Communications and Engagement. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 20 - April 23, 2026
Authorize a contract for an East Austin Historic Resource Survey Update for Austin Planning with HHM & Associates, Inc., for a term of two years in an amount not to exceed $577,362. Funding: $577,362 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Planning.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 120 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 21 - April 23, 2026
Authorize a contract for center pivot irrigation units service for Austin Water with Leonard Water Services in an amount not to exceed $247,758. Funding: $247,758 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-021, Agenda Backup: Commission Vote, PDF, 33 KB, posted 4/17/2026
20260423-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 117 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 22 - April 23, 2026
Authorize a contract for total waste management services for Austin Aviation with Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. d/b/a Texas Disposal Systems, for an initial term of three years with up to two three-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $27,930,137. Funding: $261,538 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 140 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 23 - April 23, 2026
Authorize two contracts for City owned solar installations on City facilities for Austin Climate Action and Resilience with GS Solar LLC d/b/a Big Sun Solar, for an initial term of five years with up to five five-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $76,500,000 and with PowerFin Texas Solar Projects, LLC for a term of up to 25 years with an estimated revenue of $17,700,000. Funding: $1,300,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-023, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 92 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 184 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 24 - April 23, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the lease agreement on behalf of Austin Facilities Management to extend the lease with Durbin Bennett Private Wealth Management, LLC, a Texas limited liability company d/b/a Maslow Wealth Advisors (Maslow Wealth), for 5,639 square feet of office space in the City’s Two Barton Skyway Building located at 1601 South MoPac Expressway, Suite 125D, Austin, Texas 78746, part of two administrative office buildings to serve as a new Public Safety Headquarters for Austin Fire, Austin Police, and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services, that will establish an earlier lease expiration date of August 31, 2026; and authorize staff to administratively extend the lease on a month-to-month basis for up to four months at a rental rate of no less than $20,433 per month. Funding: This item is projected to reduce revenue by $20,433 in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and $81,731 in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 of the Operating Budget of Austin Facilities Management. District(s) Affected: District 8.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-024, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 2.9 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 124 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 25 - April 23, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the lease agreement with Fifth Lane Capital, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, for 1,024 square feet of office space in the City’s University Park Building, the administrative office building to serve as a new colocation facility for Austin Capital Delivery Services and other departments, located at 3300 North Interstate Highway 35, Suite 380, Austin, Texas 78705, that will establish an earlier lease expiration date of April 1, 2026. Funding: This item is projected to reduce revenue by $25,032 in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and $12,516 in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 of the Operating Budget of Austin Facilities Management. District(s) Affected: District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-025, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 3.0 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 123 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 26 - April 23, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the lease agreement with Open Lending LLC, a Texas limited liability company, for 25,368 square feet of office space in the City’s One Barton Skyway Building, part of two administrative office buildings to serve as a new Public Safety Headquarters for Austin Fire, Austin Police, and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services, located at 1501 South MoPac Expressway, Suite 450, Austin, Texas 78746, that will establish an earlier lease expiration date of December 31, 2026, and waive the base rent and other charges under the lease from April 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, in the amount of $958,480. Funding: This item is projected to reduce revenue by $634,759 in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and $323,721 in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 of the Operating Budget of Austin Facilities Management. District(s) Affected: District 8.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-026, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 3.2 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 123 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 27 - April 23, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with The Salvation Army, a Georgia corporation, for the Emergency Solutions Grant for the Austin Shelter for Women and Children to provide operations and maintenance for a nine-month term, beginning on January 1, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $313,922. Funding: $313,922 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations Special Revenue Budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 116 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 28 - April 23, 2026
Approve an ordinance amending Exhibit A of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fees, Fines, and Other Charges ordinance (Ordinance No. 20250813-004) to amend Austin Resource Recovery fees for garbage collection in the Central Business District to eliminate the organics fee and increase the base customer charges and dumpster service and fee per cubic yard fees. Funding: This item may result in additional revenue collections in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Resource Recovery Fund.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-028, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 104 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-028, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 86 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-028, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 343 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 102 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 29 - April 23, 2026
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 2 (Administration) to add a new Chapter 2-19 (Surveillance Technology) relating to the adoption, acquisition, deployment, use, and review of surveillance technology by any City department. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-029, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 172 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-029, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance V2, PDF, 182 KB, posted 4/22/2026
20260423-029, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance V2 Redline, PDF, 186 KB, posted 4/22/2026
20260423-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 98 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-029, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet - CM Duchen, PDF, 50 KB, posted 4/23/2026
20260423-029, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet - MPT Vela, PDF, 39 KB, posted 4/23/2026
20260423-029, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed Amendment - CM Duchen, PDF, 68 KB, posted 4/23/2026
Item 30 - April 23, 2026
Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the use of federal earmark funding from Congressman Gregorio Casar's Office in the amount of $4,116,279, as construction reimbursement for the Longhorn Dam Multimodal Improvements Fiscal Year 2024 Community Project, for a total estimated project cost of $6,185,729, with the City's share of the cost estimated to be $2,053,262 plus any cost overruns. Funding: $4,116,279 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works; $2,053,262 for the City's share of the cost is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works from the 2018 and 2020 Mobility Bonds. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-030, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 90 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-030, Agenda Backup: Map - Attachment A, PDF, 427 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 104 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 31 - April 23, 2026
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 14-11 (Use of Right-of-Way) to exempt existing historic buildings or structures from the requirement to obtain an encroachment agreement or a license agreement in order to continue encroaching into a City right-of-way or easement, provided the structure or improvement does not interfere with the City’s use of the right-of-way or easement. Funding: This item is projected to result in unrealized revenue of $18,040 in fees for each qualifying historic property in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Transportation and Public Works Operating Budget and future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-031, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 131 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 102 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 32 - April 23, 2026
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to file an application with the Texas Water Development Board for a low-interest loan in the amount not to exceed $6,000,000 from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Lead Service Line Replacement Program for Austin Water's Galvanized Water Service Line Replacement Program. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The additional funding needed for this program is contingent upon available funding in future Austin Water budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-032, Agenda Backup: Commission Vote, PDF, 44 KB, posted 4/17/2026
20260423-032, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 60 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-032, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 419 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 119 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 33 - April 23, 2026
Approve Service Extension Request No. 6290 for wastewater service to a 2.85-acre tract located at 1107 Castle Ridge Road within the City’s Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s two-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction, and Austin Water’s wastewater service area. This action concerns land located within the Barton Springs Zone. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The property owner will pay the related infrastructure costs to connect to Austin Water’s wastewater system.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-033, Agenda Backup: Commission Memo, PDF, 733 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-033, Agenda Backup: Commission Recommendation, PDF, 689 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-033, Agenda Backup: Location Map, PDF, 1.1 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-033, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 1.8 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-033, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 1.1 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 157 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 34 - April 23, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the City to reimburse CapMetro for an amount not to exceed $747,500 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized water main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 5781R2 that will provide water service to a proposed office warehouse and fleet facility development located at 10805 Cameron Road. Funding: $747,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget of Austin Water.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-034, Agenda Backup: Commission Vote, PDF, 43 KB, posted 4/17/2026
20260423-034, Agenda Backup: Improvements Map, PDF, 1,020 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-034, Agenda Backup: Location Map, PDF, 252 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 112 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 35 - April 23, 2026
Approve appointments and certain related waivers to boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies, and to public facility corporations; removal and replacement of members; and amendments to board and commission bylaws.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-035, Agenda Backup: Nominations & Waivers - V3, PDF, 97 KB, posted 4/22/2026
20260423-035, Agenda Backup: Nominations and Waivers, PDF, 91 KB, posted 4/20/2026
20260423-035, Agenda Backup: Nominations and Waivers - V2, PDF, 91 KB, posted 4/21/2026
20260423-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 108 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-035, Agenda Late Backup: Nominations and Waivers V4, PDF, 103 KB, posted 4/23/2026
Item 36 - April 23, 2026
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to the Muslim Heritage Month Open Mic Night held at the Asian American Resource Center on January 23, 2026. Council Sponsors: Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-036, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 107 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-036, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 714 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 113 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 37 - April 23, 2026
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to create a “Safe to Call” stakeholder process to explore the development of strategies and policies to provide assurance of safety and protection to victims, witnesses, and vulnerable community members when they call the City for emergency services, and report back to Council. Council Sponsors: Council Member Mike Siegel, Mayor Pro Tem José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member José Velásquez.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-037, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 63 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-037, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution V2, PDF, 641 KB, posted 4/21/2026
20260423-037, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution V2 redline, PDF, 641 KB, posted 4/21/2026
20260423-037, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution V3, PDF, 64 KB, posted 4/22/2026
20260423-037, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution V3 redline, PDF, 66 KB, posted 4/22/2026
Item 38 - April 23, 2026
Approve a resolution initiating rezoning of property at 5807 Ross Road, Austin, Texas, to allow for food sales use on the property. Council Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-038, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 88 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-038, Agenda Backup: Letter of Support, PDF, 184 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 39 - April 23, 2026
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to notify the Community Development Commission (Commission) when rezoning applications are received for properties with existing multifamily so that the Commission will have an opportunity to provide recommendations to City Council. Council Sponsors: Council Member José Velásquez, Mayor Kirk Watson, Mayor Pro Tem José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Marc Duchen.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-039, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 96 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 40 - April 23, 2026
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to the Austin Dragon Boat Festival and Race held at Festival Beach on April 25, 2026; amending Resolution No. 021003-40 to add the Austin Dragon Boat Festival and Race as a City co-sponsored event starting in Fiscal Year 2026-2027; directing the City Manager to include the Austin Dragon Boat Festival and Race in the list of City co-sponsored events for which fees are waived annually in the ordinance adopted with the budget starting in Fiscal Year 2026-2027; and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a co-sponsorship agreement with the Lunar Foundation for the Austin Dragon Boat Festival and Race. Council Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-040, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 38 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-040, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 722 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 115 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 41 - April 23, 2026
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to analyze potential changes to the Solar Standard Offer and Value of Solar Rates; explore a potential program for providing broad access to solar and battery storage equipment; provide options for expanding the community solar program; and explore options to increase the number of commercial customers participating in Austin Energy’s demand response program. Council Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Mike Siegel.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-041, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 26 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-041, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 42 - April 23, 2026
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for CKT961 Induction Reduction Project for the public use of mitigating an induced voltage by the Austin Energy Circuit 961 transmission line on the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) Red Rail Line requiring the acquisition of a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement consisting of approximately 0.2334 of one acre (10,166 square foot) easement, out of the Rachael Saul Survey, Abstract Number 551, Williamson County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 3, Block A, Resubdivision of Lot 1, Block A, Davis Spring Commercial Section 2, a subdivision record in Document Number 2011058775, Official Public Records, Williamson County, Texas, said Lot 3 (a portion of Tract 1) conveyed to Davis Spring SAH, LLC by General Warranty Deed dated March 2, 2022, as recorded in Document Number 2022027129, Official Public Records, Williamson County, Texas, currently appraised at $106,235 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is Davis Spring SAH, LLC, a Texas limited liability company. The property is located at 9825 Spectrum Drive, Building 2, Austin, Texas, 78717. The general route of the project begins at the Jollyville Substation and runs parallel to the CapMetro Red Line, crossing over Ranch Road 620 North and Highway 45, heading east towards West Howard Lane, ending at the Ashton Woods Substation. Funding: $106,235 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. District(s) Affected: District 6.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-042, Agenda Backup: Commission Vote, PDF, 71 KB, posted 4/17/2026
20260423-042, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 98 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-042, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 430 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-042, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 3.7 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-042, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 119 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 43 - April 23, 2026
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for CKT961 Induction Reduction Project for the public use of mitigating an induced voltage by the Austin Energy Circuit 961 transmission line on the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) Red Rail Line requiring the acquisition of a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement consisting of approximately 0.2767 of one acre (12,052 square foot) easement, out of the Rachael Saul Survey, Abstract Number 551, Williamson County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 2, Block A, Resubdivision of Lot 1, Block A, Davis Spring Commercial Section 2, a subdivision recorded in Document Number 2011058775, Official Public Records, Williamson County, Texas, said Lot 2 (a portion of Tract 1) conveyed to Davis Spring SAH LLC, by General Warranty Deed dated March 2, 2022, as recorded in Document Number 2022027129, Official Public Records, Williamson County, Texas, currently appraised at $125,943 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is Davis Spring SAH, LLC, a Texas limited liability company. The property is located at 9825 Spectrum Drive, Building 3, Austin, Texas, 78717. The general route of the project begins at the Jollyville Substation and runs parallel to the CapMetro Red Line, crossing over Ranch Road 620 North and Highway 45, heading east towards West Howard Lane, ending at the Ashton Woods Substation. Funding: $125,943 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. District(s) Affected: District 6.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-043, Agenda Backup: Commission Vote, PDF, 71 KB, posted 4/17/2026
20260423-043, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 98 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-043, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 388 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-043, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 3.7 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-043, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 119 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 44 - April 23, 2026
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for CKT961 Induction Reduction Project for the public use of mitigating an induced voltage by the Austin Energy Circuit 961 transmission line on the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) Red Rail Line requiring the acquisition of a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement consisting of approximately 0.1309 of one acre (5,704 square foot) easement consisting of three parts out of the Rachael Saul Survey, Abstract No. 551, Williamson County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 1, Block A, Replat of Davis Spring Commercial Section 3, a subdivision of record in Document Number 2018027822, Official Public Records, Williamson County, Texas, said Lot 1 conveyed to TA Rhythm Apartments, LLC by Special Warranty Deed dated October 28, 2021, as recorded in Document Number 2021165405, Official Public Records, Williamson County, Texas, currently appraised at $60,962 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is TA Rhythm Apartments, LLC, a Texas limited liability company. The property is located at 9701 Spectrum Drive, Austin, Texas 78717. The general route of the project begins at the Jollyville Substation and runs parallel to the CapMetro Red Line, crossing over Ranch Road 620 North and Highway 45, heading east towards West Howard Lane, ending at the Ashton Woods Substation. Funding: $60,962 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. District(s) Affected: District 6.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-044, Agenda Backup: Commission Vote, PDF, 71 KB, posted 4/17/2026
20260423-044, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 98 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-044, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 703 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-044, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 2.8 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-044, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 119 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 45 - April 23, 2026
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Corridor Program - North Lamar Boulevard Project for the public use of right-of-way improvements, including the upgrade or replacement of sidewalks, shared use paths, turn lanes, and intersection improvements requiring the acquisition of a sidewalk, trail, and recreational easement consisting of approximately 0.1071 of one acre (4,667 square foot) parcel consisting of two parts, out of the J.M. Swisher Survey Number 32, Abstract Number 2405, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 1, Amended Plat of Lots 1, 2 and 3 Park 35 II Subdivision, a subdivision recorded September 14, 2015, in Document Number. 201500192, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 1 conveyed to Pleasanton Housing Finance Corporation by Special Warranty Deed, executed August 29, 2024, as recorded in Document Number 2024096463, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $8,984 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is Pleasanton Housing Finance Corporation, a Texas non-profit corporation. The property is located at 12101 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78753. The general route of the project runs from north to south, crossing over Walnut Creek between Walnut Park Crossing and Oakbrook Drive. Funding: $8,984 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works. District(s) Affected: District 7.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-045, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 96 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-045, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 667 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-045, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 3.0 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-045, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 117 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 46 - April 23, 2026
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the construction of the Greater Austin Texas County Regional Radio Systems communications tower for the public use of situating a communications tower to provide radio coverage of central Austin and Travis County in support of all City and County public safety and public service departments and agencies, requiring the acquisition of fee simple right-of-way consisting of approximately 0.282 acres (12,301 square feet), of one acre of land, more or less, out of and a part of the David Thomas Survey No. 1, Abstract No. 772, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, same being a portion of the 26.373 acre tract of land conveyed to Austin Argyle Television, Inc., by Special Warranty Deed, filed for record on January 4, 1994, recorded in Volume 12095, page 56 of the Real Property Records of Travis County Texas and as further affected by Article of Merger with NW Communications of Austin, Inc. by deed, filed for record on October 30, 1995, recorded in Volume 12554, Page 987, currently appraised at $61,505, subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is NW Communications of Austin, Inc., formerly known as Austin Argyle Television, Inc. The property is located at 00 Mount Larson Road, Austin, Travis County, Texas 78746. This acquisition is limited to this location. No other route information. Funding: $61,505 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Technology Services.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-046, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 144 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-046, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 1.9 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-046, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 3.6 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-046, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 119 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 47 - April 23, 2026
The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors’ meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following the adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting, the City Council will reconvene. This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-047, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 48 - April 23, 2026
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance repealing and replacing City Code Chapter 25-12, Article 4 (Electrical Code) to adopt the 2026 National Electrical Code, Annex H, and local amendments. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-048, Agenda Backup: Affordability Impact Statement, PDF, 1.0 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-048, Agenda Backup: Council presentation, PDF, 3.1 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-048, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 345 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-048, Agenda Backup: Electrical Board Recommendation, PDF, 636 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-048, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 108 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 49 - April 23, 2026
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance adjusting the City’s boundary limits by disannexing approximately 0.198 acres of land located at 1810 Rockcliff Road, Austin, Travis County, Texas under Texas Senate Bill 1844 (89th Regular Session). Case number: C7d-2026-0017. A portion of the property is located in Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction, and the remaining portion is located in Austin’s limited purpose jurisdiction in Council District 8. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-049, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 612 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-049, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 1.4 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-049, Agenda Backup: Petition Redacted, PDF, 4.6 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-049, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 100 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-049, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 729 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 50 - April 23, 2026
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance adjusting the City’s boundary limits by disannexing approximately 0.277 acres of land located at 6705 Elfland Drive, Austin, Travis County, Texas under Texas Senate Bill 1844 (89th Regular Session). Case number: C7d-2026-0018. The property is located in Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction in Council District 10. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-050, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 677 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-050, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 1.2 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-050, Agenda Backup: Petition Redacted, PDF, 3.1 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-050, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 100 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-050, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 738 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 51 - April 23, 2026
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance adjusting the City’s boundary limits by disannexing approximately 0.219 acres of land located at 6703 Elfland Drive, Austin, Travis County, Texas under Texas Senate Bill 1844 (89th Regular Session). Case number: C7d-2026-0019. The property is located in Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction in Council District 10. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-051, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 611 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-051, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 1.1 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-051, Agenda Backup: Petition Redacted, PDF, 1.3 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-051, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 100 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-051, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 729 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 52 - April 23, 2026
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-10 (Sign Regulations) to revise requirements that apply to existing non-conforming off-premise signs (known as billboards) including when billboards can be relocated, where billboards can be relocated, and height requirements for relocated billboards; and waiving City Code Sections 25-1-501 and 25-1-502 related to initiating City Code amendments, public hearing notice, and Planning Commission review requirements for amendments to City Code Title 25. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-052, Agenda Backup: CM Siegel Motion, PDF, 90 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-052, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 684 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-052, Agenda Backup: Motion Sheet - MPT Vela, PDF, 55 KB, posted 4/22/2026
20260423-052, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 101 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-052, Agenda Late Backup: Revised Motion Sheet - MPT Vela V2, PDF, 55 KB, posted 4/23/2026
Item 53 - April 23, 2026
Conduct a public hearing and receive public input on community needs concerning the City's Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 Action Plan, which serves as the City’s application for federal funding, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Texas Local Government Code Chapter 373. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-053, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 135 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 54 - April 23, 2026
Conduct a public hearing in accordance with Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 26 and consider a resolution authorizing a change in use of dedicated parkland, known as Edward Rendon Sr. Metropolitan Park at Festival Beach, to permanently use approximately 15,368 square feet of parkland in order to construct, operate, maintain, and repair an Austin Energy transmission line. Funding: This item includes a mitigation payment in the amount of $2,414,240 from Austin Energy to Austin Parks and Recreation and, as a result, there is no impact to the General Fund. District(s) Affected: District 3, District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-054, Agenda Backup: Attachment A, PDF, 225 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-054, Agenda Backup: Attachment B, PDF, 661 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-054, Agenda Backup: Attachment C, PDF, 50 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-054, Agenda Backup: Attachment D, PDF, 71 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-054, Agenda Backup: Attachment E, PDF, 1.8 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-054, Agenda Backup: Attachment F, PDF, 17.9 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-054, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 87 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-054, Agenda Backup: Memorandum of Understanding, PDF, 147 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-054, Agenda Backup: Parks Recommendation, PDF, 113 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-054, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 3.8 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-054, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 118 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 55 - April 23, 2026
NPA-2025-0026.02 - Middle Fiskville Automotive Sales- Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20100624-110, in the North Lamar Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 10600, 10602, 10604, 10606, and 10608 Middle Fiskville Road (Walnut Creek Watershed) from Neighborhood Commercial to Commercial land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Commercial land use. Owner/Applicant: Penize, LLC and Toniette Navarrette. Agent: Husch Blackwell, LP (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Austin Planning, 512-974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 4.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-055, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 963 KB, posted 4/17/2026
20260423-055, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 97 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-055, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 5.5 MB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 56 - April 23, 2026
C14-2025-0099 - Middle Fiskville Automotive Sales - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 10602, 10604, 10606, and 10608 Middle Fiskville Road (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning and neighborhood commercial-neighborhood plan (LR-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Penize, LLC (Kanton Labaj). Agent: Husch Blackwell, LP (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 4.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-056, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 2.3 MB, posted 4/17/2026
20260423-056, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 98 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-056, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 12.2 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-056, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet, PDF, 71 KB, posted 4/24/2026
Item 57 - April 23, 2026
C814-2018-0122.03 - Circuit of the Americas PUD Amendment #3 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 and Ordinance No. 20201001-042 by rezoning property locally known as 9201 Circuit of the Americas Boulevard (Dry Creek and Maha Watersheds). Applicant Request: To rezone from planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change conditions of zoning. The ordinance may include exemption from or waiver of fees, alternative funding methods, modifications of City regulations, and acquisition of property. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change conditions of zoning. Owner/ Applicant: Circuit of the Americas, Inc. (Alyssa Epstein, Secretary). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 2.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-057, Agenda Backup: Letter of Support 1, PDF, 135 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-057, Agenda Backup: Letter of Support 2, PDF, 143 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-057, Agenda Backup: Letter of Support 3, PDF, 77 KB, posted 4/22/2026
20260423-057, Agenda Backup: Motion Sheet - CM Fuentes, PDF, 74 KB, posted 4/22/2026
20260423-057, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 99 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-057, Agenda Backup: Staff Correspondence, PDF, 722 KB, posted 4/17/2026
20260423-057, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 37.0 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-057, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet 1, PDF, 157 KB, posted 4/23/2026
20260423-057, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet 2, PDF, 85 KB, posted 4/23/2026
Item 58 - April 23, 2026
C14-2025-0121 - 8901 East U.S. Highway 290 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 8901 East U.S. 290 Highway Service Road Eastbound (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning and limited industrial service-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning to limited industrial service (LI) district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant limited industrial service (LI) district zoning. Owner: Springdale 2.9 LLC. Applicant: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, Austin Planning, 512-974-1057. District(s) Affected: District 1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-058, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 97 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-058, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 5.0 MB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 59 - April 23, 2026
C814-2008-0087.02 - South Shore PUD Addition - Conduct a public hearing and approve first reading of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 and amending Ordinance No. 20091217-126 by rezoning property locally known as 1705 and 1717 South Lakeshore Boulevard and 1712 East Riverside Drive (Lady Bird Lake Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from East Riverside Corridor (ERC) district zoning (Corridor Mixed Use subdistrict) to planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning. The ordinance may include exemption from or waiver of fees, alternative funding methods, modifications of City regulations, and acquisition of property. Staff Recommendation: To grant planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD-NP) combining district zoning, as modified. Owner/Applicant: Grayco SS Land 2011, LP and Morrison-Moore Properties, Ltd. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, AICP. Austin Planning, 512-974-1057.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-059, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 98 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-059, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 3.5 MB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 60 - April 23, 2026
C14-2025-0080 - 1811 East Cesar Chavez - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1811 East Cesar Chavez Street (Lady Bird Lake Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Lodhia Investments LLC and G N Exim Corporation Inc. Agent: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, AICP, Austin Planning, 512-974-1057. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-060, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 4.0 MB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-060, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 98 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-060, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 17.8 MB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 61 - April 23, 2026
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 7-2 (Art in Public Places) to add and revise definitions, require City facilities delivered by a public facility corporation to incorporate a two percent allocation of construction cost as defined by Chapter 7-2, encourage private developers to incorporate a two percent allocation of a project’s cost to art, and expand and update language regarding the flexibility of art placement and funding for maintenance, repairs, relocations, and deaccessions. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The future financial impact will be determined as specific capital improvement projects and public facility corporation projects are approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-061, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 228 KB, posted 4/17/2026
20260423-061, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 62 - April 23, 2026
Approve an ordinance amending City Code to move existing requirements related to special events that occur at certain parks from Chapter 8-1 (Parks Administration) to Chapter 4-20 (Special Events), to update the list of special events, update definitions, and add provisions related to new special events at certain parks. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-062, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 684 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-062, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 102 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 63 - April 23, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to an interlocal agreement with Travis County for the City’s provision of public health services, for a five-month term beginning on May 1, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $3,080,810. Funding: Travis County will reimburse the City for the public health services provided by the City through a cost recovery model.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-063, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 115 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 64 - April 23, 2026
Approve a resolution requesting the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) reconsider its Finding of No Significant Impact for the MoPac South Project (Project), prepare a full Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act, and consider a project alternative that aligns with City environmental and mobility plans and policy; and directing the City Manager to assist CTRMA with developing this City-aligned project alternative, identify infrastructure improvements to reduce the need for or scope of the Project, collaborate with Capital Metro Transportation Authority and CTRMA to advance new park and ride facilities along MoPac Expressway, and submit comments for the MoPac South Draft Environmental Assessment Public Hearing. Council Sponsors: Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Mayor Pro Tem José ''Chito'' Vela.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20260423-064, PDF, 3.7 MB, posted 4/24/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-064, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 80 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-064, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 112 KB, posted 4/16/2026
20260423-064, Agenda Late Backup: Revised Draft Resolution v2, PDF, 89 KB, posted 4/23/2026
20260423-064, Agenda Late Backup: Revised Draft Resolution v2 redline, PDF, 90 KB, posted 4/23/2026
20260423-064, Agenda Late Backup: Revised Draft Resolution v2 redline (corrected), PDF, 187 KB, posted 4/23/2026
Item 65 - April 23, 2026
Discuss legal issues related to Cunningham et al. v. City of Austin et al., D-1-GN-26-002152, in the 261st District Court in Travis County, Texas concerning the City’s transportation user fee. (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-065, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 109 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 66 - April 23, 2026
Discuss legal issues related to SB 4, passed during the 85th Texas Legislative Session, regarding enforcement by local governmental entities of state and federal immigration laws. (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-066, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 109 KB, posted 4/16/2026
Item 67 - April 23, 2026
Discuss legal and real estate matters related to the acquisition by eminent domain of a fee simple interest in right-of-way consisting of approximately 0.282 acres (12,301 square feet), located at 00 Mount Larson Road, Austin, Texas 78746, for the public use of situating a communications tower to provide radio coverage in support of all City and County public safety and public service departments and agencies. (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code and Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260423-067, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 KB, posted 4/16/2026
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