May 5, 2026 Austin City Council Work Session
Work Session of the Austin City Council
May 5, 2026: Agenda
Meeting Agenda
Agenda - Work Session, 142 KB
Agenda Items - May 5, 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
B. Briefings
Item B001
Briefing on the Citywide Density Bonus Program [Stevie Greathouse, Division Manager, Warner Cook, Principal Planner - Austin Planning].
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260505-B001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 KB, posted 4/29/2026
Item B002
Briefing regarding operational modifications within Homeless Strategies and Operations [David Gray, Officer - Homeless Strategies and Operations] .
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260505-B002, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 4.3 MB, posted 4/29/2026
20260505-B002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 108 KB, posted 4/29/2026
C. Council Items of Interest
Item C001
Discussion regarding a resolution directing the City Manager to postpone any departmental reorganizations or employee transfers associated with the “One ATS” initiative, until such time that Council is presented with sufficient information to justify those aspects of the initiative, and until Council affirmatively approves their implementation.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260505-C001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 108 KB, posted 4/29/2026
D. Council Discussion
E. Executive Session
Item E001
Discuss legal issues related to the Yogurt Shop criminal cases. (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260505-E001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 108 KB, posted 4/29/2026
Adjourn
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