March 24, 2026 Austin City Council Work Session

Work Session of the Austin City Council
March 24, 2026: Agenda

Meeting Agenda

Agenda - Work Session, 172 KB

Agenda Items - March 24, 2026

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The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda. In accordance with the Council rules and procedures, Council will not discuss any item from the regular meeting agenda that has not been identified as an item for discussion during the work session and will not vote on a work session agenda item that is also on the regular meeting agenda.

A. Pre-Selected Agenda Items

Item A031

The Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations 2025-2027 Strategic Plan which provides a framework to address homelessness in Austin through effective policies, investments, and partnerships. Funding: Approving the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan does not have an immediate fiscal impact. The future financial impact will be determined as specific strategies and projects are identified and presented to City Council for approval and implementation. Pulled by Council Member Alter.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20260324-A031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 122 KB, posted 3/18/2026

20260324-A031, Agenda Backup: Strategic Plan, PDF, 8.6 MB, posted 3/18/2026

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Item A040

A resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create new zoning districts that will allow for a range of small housing types such as townhomes, cottage courts, and small-scale multi-unit residential uses (also known as “missing middle housing”) and new zoning districts that will allow for developments that mix residential and commercial or civic uses (also known as “mixed-use”); and to amend existing Land Development Code provisions and administrative barriers to better facilitate missing middle housing and mixed-use development Pulled by Council Members Velásquez and Duchen.

Sponsors: Council Member Paige Ellis, Mayor Pro Tem José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Ryan Alter, Mayor Kirk Watson.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20260324-A040, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 690 KB, posted 3/18/2026

20260324-A040, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 586 KB, posted 3/18/2026

20260324-A040, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 10.1 MB, posted 3/18/2026

20260324-A040, Agenda Backup: Missing Middle and Mixed-Use Zoning Study, PDF, 92.5 MB, posted 3/18/2026

20260324-A040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 97 KB, posted 3/18/2026

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Item A066

A public hearing and an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-10 (Sign Regulations) to authorize larger signs in the public right-of-way that include electronic images, light, and off-premises advertising and waiving City Code Section 25-1-501 (Initiation of Amendments). Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. Pulled by Council Member Siegel.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20260324-A066, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1.1 MB, posted 3/18/2026

20260324-A066, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 1.0 MB, posted 3/18/2026

20260324-A066, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 101 KB, posted 3/18/2026

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B. Briefings

Item B001

Briefing on Austin I-35 Cap and Stitch Cap Deck Recommendations. [Kimberly Oliveres, Director - Austin Financial Services Department, Brianna Frey- Austin Transportation Public Works].