May 21, 2026 Austin City Council Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
May 21, 2026
Speaker Registration
Hybrid Speaker Registration and Rules
Meeting Agenda
Draft Agenda, 878 KB
Final Agenda, 1.0 MB
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 128 KB
Summary of Changes Memorandum, 807 KB
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers, 625 KB
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 876 KB
Actions Taken By Council
Actions taken by the City Council during the May 21, 2026 meeting
Video
Agenda Items - May 21, 2026
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Item 1 - May 21, 2026
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session meeting of April 21, 2026 and regular meeting of April 23, 2026.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 107 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 2 - May 21, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with artist Jessica Bell for artwork for the St. John Site Redevelopment Art in Public Places Project for a total amount not to exceed $235,000. Funding: $235,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Financial Services.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-002, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 112 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 142 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 3 - May 21, 2026
Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20250227-007, which nominated Spansion LLC, located at 5204 East Ben White Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78741, for designation by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism as a single Texas Enterprise Project in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2303, to assign the project from Spansion LLC to Spansion Fab 25 LLC. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20260521-003, PDF, 1.5 MB, posted 5/27/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-003, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 111 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 117 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 4 - May 21, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of a battery storage agreement with OCI Energy, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of OCI Enterprises Inc., for up to 100 megawatts of electrical power capacity produced by a utility-scale battery facility, in an amount not to exceed $8,250,000 per year, for a term up to 20 years, for a total amount not to exceed $165,000,000. Funding for the additional amounts is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 100 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 5 - May 21, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of up to two power purchase agreements with Invenergy Renewables LLC, a subsidiary of Invenergy Renewables Holdings LLC, purchasing the energy produced by up to two utility-scale wind facilities, which have a combined total capacity to produce approximately 299 megawatts of electricity, in an estimated amount of $34,000,000 per year, for a term of 10 years, for a total estimated amount up to $340,000,000. Funding: $34,000,000 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
20260521-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 101 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 6 - May 21, 2026
Authorize the City Manager to apply for a development permit from Travis County Transportation and Natural Resources for constructing a new electric transmission line connecting to the Timber Creek substation and to pay permitting fees in an amount not to exceed $935,000. Funding: $935,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 102 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 7 - May 21, 2026
Approve implementation of efficient, local, natural gas-powered peaker generation units as part of Austin Energy’s Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035. Funding: Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the additional amounts is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-007, Agenda Backup: Letter of Support, PDF, 97 KB, posted 5/20/2026
20260521-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 123 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 8 - May 21, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the City of Georgetown, Travis County, Travis County Emergency Services District No. 1 (Lago Vista Fire Department), Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 (Pflugerville Fire Department), and Williamson County to establish the provision and receipt of emergency medical services automatic aid by Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-008, Agenda Backup: Draft Interlocal Agreement, PDF, 264 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-008, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A-Operational Guidelines, PDF, 163 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 114 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 9 - May 21, 2026
Authorize submission of an application to, and the acceptance of grant funds from, the Department of Homeland Security, through the Public Safety Office of the Office of the Governor, to implement the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program, including the State Homeland Security Program, for multiple public safety grant projects, in an amount not to exceed $1,397,063. Funding: $1,397,063 is available from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through the Public Safety Office of the Office of the Governor. A local funding match is not required.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-009, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 32 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 119 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 10 - May 21, 2026
Authorize submission of an application to, and the acceptance of grant funds from, the Department of Homeland Security, through the Public Safety Office of the Office of the Governor, to implement the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program, including the Urban Area Security Initiative, for multiple public safety grant projects, in an amount not to exceed $3,700,000. Funding: $3,700,000 is available from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through the Public Safety Office of the Office of the Governor. A local funding match is not required.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-010, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 37 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 119 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 11 - May 21, 2026
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bond, Series 2026B (Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Enhancements Project)(WIFIA ID - 23123TX) and a direct loan agreement for the purchase of the bond with the United States Environmental Protection Agency in a par amount not to exceed $1,000,000,000 in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance, authorizing related documents, and approving the payment of cost of issuance. Funding: Fiscal Year 2025-2026 debt service requirements for the proposed bond issuance are included in the Combined Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-011, Agenda Backup: Austin WIFIA 2026 - Paying Agent Agreement 2026. v2, PDF, 621 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-011, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 343 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-011, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A: WIFIA Loan Agreement, PDF, 2.4 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-011, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B: WIFIA Term Sheet (Draft 5.1.26), PDF, 1.2 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 105 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 12 - May 21, 2026
Approve second reading of an ordinance granting to Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Inc., a non-exclusive franchise for constructing, maintaining, operating and using a transmission and distribution system in the City to provide electric utility services within its certificated area. Funding: Estimated annual franchise revenue in the amount of $196,400 is anticipated under this franchise agreement.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-012, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 569 KB, posted 5/27/2026
20260521-012, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 227 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 121 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 13 - May 21, 2026
Approve an ordinance setting the calendar year 2027 rate of assessment for the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District within the City of Austin and approving the calendar year 2027 assessment roll for the District. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. District(s) Affected: District 9.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20260521-013, PDF, 22.9 MB, posted 5/27/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-013, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 135 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-013, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 198 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 118 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 14 - May 21, 2026
Approve an ordinance setting the calendar year 2027 rate of assessment for the East Sixth Street Public Improvement District within the City of Austin and approving the calendar year 2027 assessment roll for the district. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20260521-014, PDF, 2.5 MB, posted 5/27/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-014, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 136 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-014, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 87 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 117 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 15 - May 21, 2026
Approve an ordinance setting the assessment rate and approving a proposed 2027 assessment roll for the South Congress Preservation and Improvement District within the City of Austin. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. District(s) Affected: District 9.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20260521-015, PDF, 1.8 MB, posted 5/27/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-015, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 109 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-015, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 543 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 117 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 16 - May 21, 2026
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of one or more series of City of Austin, Texas, Special Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (Convention Center Project), in a par amount not to exceed $1,350,000,000 to fund the Convention Center expansion project, in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance; authorizing related documents; approving the payment of costs of issuance; and rescinding Ordinance No. 20251023-009. Funding: Fiscal Year 2025-2026 debt service requirements and estimated annual administration fees for the paying agent/registrar for the proposed bond sale are included in the Operating Budget of the Convention Center Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Bond Redemption Fund.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-016, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 557 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-016, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 229 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-016, Agenda Backup: Letter of Support, PDF, 97 KB, posted 5/20/2026
20260521-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 124 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 17 - May 21, 2026
Authorize a contract for construction services for the Oltorf at Travis Heights Pressure Zone Conversion Project for Austin Water with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., in the amount of $5,073,625, plus a $507,364 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,580,989. Funding: $5,580,989 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. District(s) Affected: District 3, District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-017, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 789 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-017, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 91 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 18 - May 21, 2026
Authorize change order five to the construction contract for the Hyde Park Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project for Austin Water with Santa Clara Construction Ltd., in the amount of $831,153, for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,392,249. Funding: $831,153 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. District(s) Affected: District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 152 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-018, Agenda Late Backup: WWWC Voting Outcome, PDF, 63 KB, posted 5/21/2026
Item 19 - May 21, 2026
Authorize a contract for air compressor maintenance and repair services for Austin Energy with Capitol Bearing Service of Austin, Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,578,705. Funding: $315,741 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
20260521-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 20 - May 21, 2026
Authorize eleven contracts for critical electric utility supplies and equipment for Austin Energy with Apfelbaum Industrial Inc.; KBS Electrical Distributors Inc.; Kerec Co., Ltd.; Priester-Mell & Nicholson Inc.; PulseMac Solutions, LLC; Stuart C Irby Company d/b/a Stuart C Irby Co.; Sungjin Transformer Inc. d/b/a Sungjin Transformer; Taihan Electric USA Ltd.; Techline Inc.; Texas Electric Cooperatives; and Wesco Distribution, Inc., each for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $200,000,000, divided among the contractors. Funding: $200,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 139 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 21 - May 21, 2026
Authorize a contract for air insulated switchgears for Austin Energy with Priester-Mell & Nicholson Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,000,000. Funding: $4,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 22 - May 21, 2026
Authorize a contract for municipal court case management software and services for Austin Municipal Court with Journal Technologies Inc. d/b/a Journal Technologies, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $3,550,000. Funding: $535,400 is available in the Operating Budget of the Austin Municipal Court. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 136 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 23 - May 21, 2026
Authorize six contracts for audio/visual and television broadcast equipment, products, and related services for all City departments with AVI-SPL, LLC; Donald Kenneth Martin dba DVSERVE; Halbrook and Miller, Inc. dba TM Television; Heart of Texas Music, Inc.; IES Commercial, Inc. dba IES Communications, LLC; and Nelco Media, Inc., each for an initial term of two years with up to three 1-year extension options in amounts not to exceed $36,000,000, divided among the contractors. Funding: $7,130,000 is available in the Operating Budget of all City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 139 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 24 - May 21, 2026
Authorize a contract for application management and data automation case management software, licensing, maintenance, migration and support services for Austin Technology Services with UNISYS CORP., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000. Funding: $900,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 137 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 25 - May 21, 2026
Authorize additional contingency for the construction contract for the Fallwell Lane Capital Renewal project for Austin Energy and Austin Water with Posillico Civil, Inc., in the amount of $3,337,139, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $27,809,496. Funding: $3,337,139 is available in the Capital Budgets of Austin Energy and Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract amount is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. District(s) Affected: District 2.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 152 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 26 - May 21, 2026
Ratify a contract for drug and alcohol testing services for Austin Human Resources with Occupational Health Centers of The Southwest, P.A. d/b/a Concentra Medical Centers in an amount of $35,845 and authorize an amendment to increase the amount by $84,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $501,845. Funding: $35,845 was available in prior fiscal years’ Operating Budgets of Austin Human Resources. $84,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Human Resources.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 137 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 27 - May 21, 2026
Ratify a contract for unemployment claims processing, I-9 employment eligibility verification, and employment and record verification for Austin Human Resources with Equifax, Inc. d/b/a Equifax Workforce Solutions LLC, Appriss Insights, LLC in the amount of $44,346 and authorize an amendment to increase the amount by $84,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $504,346. Funding: $44,346 was available in prior fiscal years’ Operating Budget of Austin Human Resources. $84,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Human Resources.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 150 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 28 - May 21, 2026
Authorize execution of cooperative contracts for park and playground equipment, installation, and maintenance services through BuyBoard for Austin Parks and Recreation and Austin Transportation and Public Works, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $45,000,000. Funding: $2,985,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Parks and Recreation. $15,000 is available in the Capital Austin Transportation and Public Works. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 136 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 29 - May 21, 2026
Ratify a contract for electric system restoration services for Austin Energy with Collective Strategic Resources, LLC d/b/a Collective Strategic Resources, in the amount of $95,000. Funding: $95,000 was available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 119 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 30 - May 21, 2026
Authorize a contract for advanced transportation controller cabinets for Austin Transportation and Public Works with Swarco McCain, Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $5,400,000. Funding: $450,000 is available in the operating budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 137 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 31 - May 21, 2026
Authorize two contracts for rental of trench safety shoring equipment and pumping equipment for all City departments with United Rentals (North America) Inc. dba United Rentals Inc. or United Rentals and Sunbelt Rentals Inc. dba Sunbelt Rentals, for an initial term of two years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $522,000, divided between the contractors. Funding: $50,000 is available in the Operating Budgets of all City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 137 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 32 - May 21, 2026
Authorize a contract for square steel posts and sign hardware for Austin Transportation and Public Works with Xcessories Squared Dev. & Mfg. Inc. d/b/a Xcessories Squared, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $3,792,215. Funding: $316,018 is available in the operating budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 33 - May 21, 2026
Authorize a contract for TIBCO application integration software for Austin Energy with iBridge Group, Inc., for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000. Funding: $851,100 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
20260521-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 120 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 34 - May 21, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the University of Texas at Austin, on behalf of Austin Technology Services, to support the continued operation of a communications tower, radio equipment shelter, and associated improvements through November 30, 2034. The agreement covers approximately 671 square feet of land and an existing 2,578 square foot access and utility easement, located at 2706 1/2 Montopolis Drive, Austin, Texas 78741. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-034, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 2.6 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 118 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 35 - May 21, 2026
Approve a resolution authorizing the submission of an application to, and acceptance of grant funding from, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles’ Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (TxDMV Authority) to continue the Austin Police Auto Burglary and Theft Interdiction Project. Fiscal impact: Funding in the amount of $1,496,234.90 is available from the TxDMV Authority. A City match of $347,394.50 is required and will be met by accounting for the base salary and fringe benefits of existing City positions assigned in part to the project.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20260521-035, PDF, 730 KB, posted 5/27/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-035, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 26 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 103 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 36 - May 21, 2026
Approve an ordinance amending density bonus and incentive program requirements in City Code Chapter 4-18 (General Permitting Standards) to clarify that the right to organize applies to density bonus and incentive programs; to authorize the director to add provisions as necessary to the land use restriction agreement to achieve the purposes of the density bonus and incentive programs and protects tenants; to allow development applications to be processed before the land use restriction agreement is signed; to allow for fee waivers; and to require an on-site professional relocation specialist, to create an offense, and to establish a penalty. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-036, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 151 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 148 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-036, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance v2, PDF, 180 KB, posted 5/20/2026
20260521-036, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance v2 (Redline, PDF, 195 KB, posted 5/20/2026
Item 37 - May 21, 2026
Approve a resolution confirming the appointments of Sarah Ivory and Robert Gross to the Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20260521-037, PDF, 862 KB, posted 5/27/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-037, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 27 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 102 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-037, Agenda Backup: Robert Gross Resume & Application, PDF, 2.0 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-037, Agenda Backup: Sarah Ivory Resume & Application, PDF, 2.0 MB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 38 - May 21, 2026
Authorize the negotiation and execution of a 45-year development agreement for approximately 2,614 acres located in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction bounded by the Colorado River, US Highway 183, and State Highway 130, in the area generally known as “Dog's Head”, that establishes allowable land uses, trail and open space requirements, development regulations, including impervious cover requirements, water quality requirements, drainage and floodplain requirements, and site development standards for a mixed-use development; includes the property owner’s consent to annexation under certain conditions; delays the requirement to pay temporary use of right-of-way fees; includes provisions for income-restricted housing; and establishes the parties’ expectations related to proposed changes to the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP), the creation of a regulating plan, the creation of a tax increment reinvestment zone (TIRZ), and the creation of a local government corporation that would manage and implement the TIRZ.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-038, Agenda Backup: Draft Agreement, PDF, 1.2 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-038, Agenda Backup: Exhibits, PDF, 7.7 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-038, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 138 KB, posted 5/18/2026
20260521-038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 121 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-038, Agenda Late Backup: Exh B V2, PDF, 119 KB, posted 5/21/2026
20260521-038, Agenda Late Backup: Exh D V2, PDF, 3.6 MB, posted 5/21/2026
20260521-038, Agenda Late Backup: Exh F V2, PDF, 1.2 MB, posted 5/21/2026
20260521-038, Agenda Late Backup: Motions Sheet CM Siegel, PDF, 30 KB, posted 5/21/2026
20260521-038, Agenda Late Backup: Revised Development Agreement V2, PDF, 516 KB, posted 5/21/2026
20260521-038, Agenda Late Backup: Revised Development Agreement V2 Redlined, PDF, 518 KB, posted 5/21/2026
Item 39 - May 21, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County to allow the City to process, regulate, permit, and enforce development regulations on approximately 2,614 acres located in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction bounded by the Colorado River, US Highway 183, and State Highway 130, in the area generally known as “Dog's Head” and on roadways and right-of-way within Dog’s Head and on abutting roadways and right-of-way.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 115 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 40 - May 21, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) to define the parties’ roles and responsibilities and to establish staff and financial obligations for the design of light rail and related improvements of the Austin Light Rail portion of Project Connect; to grant ATP temporary access to City right-of-way and other City property for pre-construction activities; to authorize reimbursement to ATP for the design of certain utility betterments in an amount not to exceed $36,789,645; and to mitigate impacts to certain parkland and transportation facilities. Funding: $88,484 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy, $36,035,455 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water, and $665,706 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Watershed Protection.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 107 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 41 - May 21, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County to establish and support an Austin/Travis County Family Justice Center to reduce domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking in the Austin/Travis County community, for a 12-month term beginning on June 1, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, with four 12-month extension options each in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $1,250,000. Funding: $250,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Public Health. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-041, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 116 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 42 - May 21, 2026
Approve amendments to Chapters 5, 6, and 7 of the Administrative Rules for Solid Waste Services to implement new limits on the volume of brush drop-off at the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant, clarify the fees applicable to extra trash, recycling, and composting collection services, and update bulk, brush, and household hazardous waste collection guidelines in accordance with current Austin Resource Recovery practices. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-042, Agenda Backup: Administrative Rule, PDF, 408 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-042, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 635 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-042, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 3.3 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-042, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 104 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 43 - May 21, 2026
Approve a resolution in support and concurrence of Travis County’s grant application to the United States Department of Transportation for the Fiscal Year 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All discretionary grant program for road safety improvement projects; and authorizing the submittal of City of Austin projects, as a partner applicant, for funding to improve road intersection safety investments in post-crash care and emergency medical response systems. Funding: If successful and the grant application and funds are awarded, staff will return to Council to seek authorization to accept and appropriate funding as a grant subrecipient and identify the funding source.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-043, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 105 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-043, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 121 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 44 - May 21, 2026
Approve negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Williamson County for the City to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $57,160 to update Williamson County’s ATLAS 14 Floodplain Mapping Study to incorporate updated topographic data and development information from areas within the City’s overlapping jurisdictional boundaries. Funding: $57,160 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Watershed Protection. District(s) Affected: District 6.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-044, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 45 - May 21, 2026
Approve adoption of the Rain to River Strategic Plan, which provides direction for the next decade to strengthen and guide the work of Austin Watershed Protection so it reflects community priorities and supports long-term resilience for our residents, waterways, and infrastructure. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-045, Agenda Backup: Rain to River Final Draft, PDF, 71.6 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-045, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 124 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 46 - May 21, 2026
Approve a resolution authorizing a redevelopment exception in the Barton Springs Zone pursuant to City Code Section 25-8-26 (Redevelopment Exception in the Barton Springs Zone) for the redevelopment of existing commercial, retail, office, and duplex uses on a 4.78-acre tract of land located at 2700, 2706, 2708, 2710, 2715, and 2800 South Lamar Boulevard and 2800, 2801, 2803, 2805, and 2807 Skyway Circle, for the proposed SoLa Mixed Use development described in site plan number SP-2024-0397C. A Barton Spring Zone mitigation fee of $535,381.23 will be required of the applicant for this redevelopment exception. District(s) Affected: District 5.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20260521-046, PDF, 699 KB, posted 5/27/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-046, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 1.5 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-046, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 144 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-046, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 181 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 47 - May 21, 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
20260521-047, Agenda Backup: Nominations & Waivers, PDF, 72 KB, posted 5/18/2026
20260521-047, Agenda Backup: Nominations & Waivers - V2, PDF, 85 KB, posted 5/19/2026
20260521-047, Agenda Backup: Nominations & Waivers - V3, PDF, 90 KB, posted 5/20/2026
20260521-047, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 108 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 48 - May 21, 2026
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to Austin Habitat for Humanity's Prospect Heights Home Dedication Celebration held at 1140 Poquito Street on February 5, 2026. Council Sponsors: Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Mayor Pro Tem José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20260521-048, PDF, 427 KB, posted 5/27/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-048, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 108 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-048, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 718 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-048, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 113 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 49 - May 21, 2026
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to Students Engaged in Advancing Texas' Banquet to be held at the Austin Central Library on June 20, 2026. Council Sponsors: Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20260521-049, PDF, 393 KB, posted 5/27/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-049, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 107 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-049, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 713 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-049, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 114 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 50 - May 21, 2026
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-1 (City Boards) to add a new section 2-1-175 to establish the Native American and Indigenous Quality of Life Commission as an advisory body to City Council, and describe its scope and membership criteria. Council Sponsors: Council Member José Velásquez, Mayor Pro Tem José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Mike Siegel.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-050, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 130 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-050, Agenda Backup: Letter of Support, PDF, 176 KB, posted 5/20/2026
20260521-050, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 51 - May 21, 2026
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to Sunday Sessions ATX's May Sunday Session to be held at Waterloo Park on May 24, 2026. Council Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20260521-051, PDF, 404 KB, posted 5/27/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-051, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 26 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-051, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 887 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-051, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 113 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 52 - May 21, 2026
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to perform a comprehensive review of central procurement and grant management and requesting the City Manager to consider a standard approach for consultant contracts and grant management, evaluate the use of cooperative contracts, consider a procurement dashboard, and update contracting rules and procedures; and report back to Council. Council Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Mayor Pro Tem José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-052, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 155 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-052, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-052, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution V2, PDF, 157 KB, posted 5/20/2026
20260521-052, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution V2 - redline, PDF, 157 KB, posted 5/20/2026
Item 53 - May 21, 2026
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to Earth Day Austin’s Earth Day ATX 2026 that was held at Huston-Tillotson University on May 2, 2026. Council Sponsors: Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Mayor Pro Tem José ''Chito'' Vela.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20260521-053, PDF, 426 KB, posted 5/27/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-053, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 26 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-053, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 715 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-053, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 112 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 54 - May 21, 2026
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances for a permit for the conversion of an accessory structure into a dwelling unit at 1120 Denfield Street that is within the 100-year floodplain of Tannehill Branch Creek. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-054, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 140 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-054, Agenda Backup: Maps, PDF, 5.3 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-054, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 100 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-054, Agenda Backup: Summary of Findings, PDF, 2.1 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-054, Agenda Late Backup: Postponement Request, PDF, 686 KB, posted 5/21/2026
Item 55 - May 21, 2026
Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 000309-114, amending City Code Title 25 (Land Development), and amending Ordinance No. 20221115-048 to modify development review processes, methods to demonstrate water quality compliance, street design, and utility infrastructure design for the design and construction of certain transit system projects and related transit system infrastructure and which may include exemption from or waiver of fees or alternative funding methods. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-055, Agenda Backup: Affordability Impact Statement, PDF, 387 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-055, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 785 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-055, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A-1, PDF, 5.2 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-055, Agenda Backup: Exhibit C, PDF, 2.7 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-055, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 101 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-055, Agenda Backup: Staff Presentation, PDF, 944 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-055, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 176 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 56 - May 21, 2026
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create new zoning districts for a citywide density bonus program that will allow additional height, including more than 30 feet above the base zoning height, modify uses, site development regulations, and compatibility, in exchange for providing affordable housing and other community benefits; will apply to commercial and multifamily base zones; and will replace Density Bonus 90 (DB90) combining district and Vertical Mixed Use (V) building/overlay (VMU). Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-056, Agenda Backup: Affordability Impact Statement, PDF, 1.5 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-056, Agenda Backup: Council Presentation, PDF, 6.0 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-056, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance - Planning Commission Version, PDF, 952 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-056, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance - Staff Version, PDF, 868 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-056, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance - Staff Version V2, PDF, 985 KB, posted 5/20/2026
20260521-056, Agenda Backup: Motion Sheet CM Alter, PDF, 111 KB, posted 5/20/2026
20260521-056, Agenda Backup: MPT Vela Amendment 1 - Additional Height, PDF, 75 KB, posted 5/20/2026
20260521-056, Agenda Backup: MPT Vela Amendment 2 - Compatibility Waiver, PDF, 52 KB, posted 5/20/2026
20260521-056, Agenda Backup: Planning Commission Amendments and Staff Reponses, PDF, 717 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-056, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 122 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-056, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 1.5 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-056, Agenda Late Backup: Background - MPT Vela, PDF, 514 KB, posted 5/21/2026
20260521-056, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet 2 CM Alter, PDF, 80 KB, posted 5/21/2026
20260521-056, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet CM Qadri, PDF, 78 KB, posted 5/21/2026
20260521-056, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet Mayor Watson, PDF, 83 KB, posted 5/21/2026
20260521-056, Agenda Late Backup: Public Comments, PDF, 2.1 MB, posted 5/21/2026
Item 57 - May 21, 2026
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to amend the East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan (ERC Regulating Plan) to remove the property located at 1404 East Riverside Drive from the ERC Regulating Plan and to change the boundary of the ERC Regulating Plan. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-057, Agenda Backup: Postponement Memo, PDF, 743 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-057, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 119 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 58 - May 21, 2026
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance adjusting the City’s boundary limits by disannexing approximately 0.107 acres of land located at 1604 Bruton Springs Road, Austin, Travis County, Texas under Texas Senate Bill 1844 (89th Regular Session). Case number: C7d-2026-0020. 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 10. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20260521-058, PDF, 599 KB, posted 5/27/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-058, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 611 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-058, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 1.1 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-058, Agenda Backup: Petition Redacted, PDF, 3.8 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-058, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 100 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-058, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 850 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 59 - May 21, 2026
Conduct a public hearing and receive input concerning the City's Draft 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
20260521-059, Agenda Backup: Draft Action Plan, PDF, 2.8 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-059, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 135 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 60 - May 21, 2026
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance annexing approximately 2,614 acres of land in eastern Travis County, located between the Colorado River, US Highway 183, and State Highway 130, in the area generally known as “Dog’s Head”, into the City’s full-purpose jurisdiction; initiating the creation of a regulating plan for the property; initiating an amendment to the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Service Plan Agreement with the owner of the land. Case number: C7a-2026-0003. The property is currently located in Austin’s extraterritorial jurisdiction contiguous to Council Districts 1, 2, and 3. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-060, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 5.0 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-060, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 907 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-060, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 116 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-060, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 537 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 61 - May 21, 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
20260521-061, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 97 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-061, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 4.3 MB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 62 - May 21, 2026
C14H-2026-0013 - Goins-Versea-Nitschke House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning a portion of property locally known 907 East 13th Street (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation, Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation, and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Owner: BUBBLE BEE LP. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission (owner opposed). City Staff: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727. District(s) Affected: District 1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-062, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1.9 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-062, Agenda Backup: Owner Opposition and Report, PDF, 27.8 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-062, Agenda Backup: Public Comment, PDF, 9.4 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-062, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 97 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-062, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 2.9 MB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 63 - May 21, 2026
NPA-2026-0021.01 - 1404 East Riverside PUD NPA - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20050929-Z001 for the Greater South River City 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 1404 East Riverside Drive (Lady Bird Lake and Harpers Branch Watersheds) from Specific Regulating District to Multifamily Residential land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Multifamily Residential land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on May 12, 2026. Owner/Applicant: South Shore Apartments Owner LP. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Austin Planning, 512-974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-063, Agenda Backup: Public Comment, PDF, 1.2 MB, posted 5/20/2026
20260521-063, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 97 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-063, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 5.4 MB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 64 - May 21, 2026
C814-2025-0111 - 1404 East Riverside PUD - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1404 East Riverside Drive (Lady Bird Lake and Harpers Branch Watersheds). 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 be reviewed on May 12, 2026. Owner/Applicant: South Shore Apartments Owner LP. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, AICP, Austin Planning, 512-974-1057. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-064, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 98 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-064, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 10.9 MB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 65 - May 21, 2026
NPA-2026-0022.01.SH - Rowen Vale - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20050929-Z001 for the Greater South River City 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 properties locally known as 206 and 206 1/2 East Annie Street and 1710 Brackenridge Street (East Bouldin Creek Watershed) from Civic to Multifamily Residential land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Multifamily Residential land use. Planning Commission recommendation: To be reviewed on May 12, 2026. Owner/Applicant: South Austin Christian Church/Megan Lasch. Agent: Megan Lasch. City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Austin Planning, (512) 974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-065, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1.0 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-065, Agenda Backup: Public Comments, PDF, 742 KB, posted 5/20/2026
20260521-065, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 96 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-065, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 16.9 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-065, Agenda Late Backup: Neighborhood Postponement Request, PDF, 5.0 MB, posted 5/21/2026
20260521-065, Agenda Late Backup: Public Comment, PDF, 8.1 MB, posted 5/21/2026
Item 66 - May 21, 2026
C14-2026.0010.SH - Rowen Vale - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 206 and 206 1/2 East Annie Street and 1710 Brackenridge Street (East Bouldin Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on May 12, 2026. Owner/Applicant: South Austin Christian Church/Megan Lasch. Agent: Megan Lasch. City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, AICP, Austin Planning, (512) 974-1057. District(s) Affected: District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-066, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1,020 KB, posted 5/18/2026
20260521-066, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 96 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-066, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 18.1 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-066, Agenda Late Backup: Neighborhood Postponement Request, PDF, 5.0 MB, posted 5/21/2026
20260521-066, Agenda Late Backup: Public Comment, PDF, 8.1 MB, posted 5/21/2026
20260521-066, Agenda Late Backup: Valid Petition, PDF, 12.5 MB, posted 5/21/2026
Item 67 - May 21, 2026
C14-2026-0017 - 55 N I-35 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 55 North IH 35 Service Road North Bound (Lady Bird Lake Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning on Tract 1 and limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning on Tract 2. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning on Tract 1 and limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning on Tract 2. Owner/Applicant: HI 55, LLC (Nick Tarantino). Agent: Weiss Architecture Inc. (Richard Weiss). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, AICP, Austin Planning, 512-974-1057. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-067, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 4.2 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-067, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 97 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-067, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 6.7 MB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 68 - May 21, 2026
C14-2026-0004 - Springdale Farm Follow-Up - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 735, 755, and 755 1/2 Springdale Road and 740 Mansell Avenue (Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change conditions of zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change conditions of zoning. Owner/Applicant: 755 Springdale, LP. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, AICP, Austin Planning, 512-974-1057. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-068, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 2.5 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-068, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 98 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-068, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 5.5 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-068, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet, PDF, 71 KB, posted 5/22/2026
Item 69 - May 21, 2026
C14-2026-0005 - Family Affair Liquor Store - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning a portion of the property locally known as 4503 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (Tannehill Branch Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial-neighborhood plan (GR-NP) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-neighborhood plan (CS-1-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-neighborhood plan (CS-1-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Rodney Anderson. Agent: Neighborhood Realty and Property Management-NRPM (Patrick S. Juvé). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, AICP, Austin Planning, 512-974-1057. District(s) Affected: District 1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-069, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 3.3 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-069, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 97 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-069, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 6.0 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-069, Agenda Late Backup: Public Comment, PDF, 530 KB, posted 5/21/2026
20260521-069, Agenda Late Backup: Staff Memo, PDF, 64 KB, posted 5/21/2026
20260521-069, Agenda Late Backup: Valid Petition, PDF, 1.2 MB, posted 5/21/2026
Item 70 - May 21, 2026
C14-2025-0089 - 1120 and 1122 S Capital of Texas Highway - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1120, 1120 1/2, 1122, and 1220 South Capital of Texas Highway Southbound (Eanes Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited office (LO) district zoning and neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning to limited office-vertical mixed use building-density bonus 90 (LO-V-DB90) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant limited office-vertical mixed use building-density bonus 90 (LO-V-DB90) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: AREIT City View LLC. Agent: Drenner Group, P.C. (Leah M. Bojo). City Staff: Beverly Villela, Austin Planning, 512-978-0740. District(s) Affected: District 8.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-070, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 979 KB, posted 5/18/2026
20260521-070, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 97 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-070, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 23.2 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-070, Agenda Late Backup: Neighborhood Correspondence, PDF, 306 KB, posted 5/21/2026
20260521-070, Agenda Late Backup: Neighborhood Postponement Request, PDF, 482 KB, posted 5/21/2026
20260521-070, Agenda Late Backup: Public Correspondence, PDF, 3.4 MB, posted 5/21/2026
20260521-070, Agenda Late Backup: Valid Petition, PDF, 12.4 MB, posted 5/21/2026
Item 71 - May 21, 2026
NPA-2025-0031.01 - 8701 N. Mopac Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20180823-082, the North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 8701 North Mopac Expressway Service Road Northbound (Shoal Creek Watershed) from Commerce to Mixed-Use Activity HUB/Corridor land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed-Use Activity HUB/Corridor land use. Owner/Applicant: Mopac Atrium Investments, LLC. Agent: DuBois, Bryant and Campbell (David Hartman). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Austin Planning, 512-974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 10.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-071, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1.4 MB, posted 5/18/2026
20260521-071, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 98 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-071, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 9.7 MB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 72 - May 21, 2026
C14-2025-0088 - 8701 N Mopac Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 8701 North Mopac Expressway Service Road Northbound (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services (CS) district zoning to limited industrial services-planned development area (LI-PDA) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant limited industrial services-planned development area (LI-PDA) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Mopac Atrium Investments, LLC. Agent: Dubois, Bryant and Campbell, LLP (David Hartman). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, Austin Planning, 512-974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 10.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-072, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1.0 MB, posted 5/18/2026
20260521-072, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 97 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-072, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 5.1 MB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 73 - May 21, 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
20260521-073, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 3.5 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-073, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 97 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-073, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 16.7 MB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 74 - May 21, 2026
C814-2018-0122.03 - Circuit of the Americas PUD Amendment #3 - Approve second and third readings of 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) 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. First Reading approved April 23, 2026. Vote: 10-0. Council Member Harper-Madison was absent. Owner/Applicant: Circuit of the Americas, Inc. (Alyssa Epstein, Secretary). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, Austin Planning, 512-974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 2.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-074, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 28.4 MB, posted 5/19/2026
20260521-074, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 99 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-074, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 38.2 MB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 75 - May 21, 2026
C14-2025-0113 - 500 East FM 1626 Road - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning a portion of the property locally known as 500 East FM 1626 Road (Onion Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning, as amended. Owner/Applicant: Forest Creek Investments LLC. Agent: SiteATX, LLC (Jennifer Hanlen). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Austin Planning, 512-974-7617. District(s) Affected: District 5.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-075, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1.7 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-075, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 97 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-075, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 2.9 MB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 76 - May 21, 2026
C14-2025-0094 - 2117 W 49th St. and 4709 Rosedale Ave. Multifamily - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2117 West 49th Street and 4709 Rosedale Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to multifamily residence highest density-conditional overlay (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence highest density-conditional overlay (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Austin Independent School District (AISD). Agent: Dubois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Austin Planning, 512-974-7620. District(s) Affected: District 7.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-076, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 2.7 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-076, Agenda Backup: Public Comment, PDF, 1.7 MB, posted 5/19/2026
20260521-076, Agenda Backup: Public Comments, PDF, 2.2 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-076, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 97 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-076, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 31.3 MB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 77 - May 21, 2026
Approve a settlement in Javier Ambler v. City of Austin and Officer Nissen, Civil Action No. 1:20-cv-01068-ADA, in the Western District of Texas, Austin Division. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Liability Reserve Fund.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-077, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 114 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 78 - May 21, 2026
Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued court reporting services for depositions, administrative hearings, litigation and pre-litigation matters and civil-service proceedings for the Austin City Attorney’s Office with Veritext LLC d/b/a Veritext Texas, to increase the amount by $240,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $620,000. Funding: $80,000 is available in the Operating Budget of the Austin City Attorney’s Office. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-078, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 79 - May 21, 2026
Approve an ordinance amending the Austin Transportation and Public Works Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to accept and appropriate funds from the Austin Transit Partnership in the amount of $4,000,000 in support of parkland mitigation related to Austin Light Rail, a component of Project Connect, and $200,000 for design of transportation system improvements for a total amount of $4,200,000. Funding: $4,200,000 is available from the Austin Transit Partnership. A fiscal note is attached.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-079, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 19 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-079, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 301 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-079, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 104 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 80 - May 21, 2026
Approve a resolution initiating a stakeholder process and modifications to Chapter 4-18, Article 2 (Density Bonus and Incentive Programs), regarding residential and non-residential redevelopment requirements and exploring further updates to modify tenant and business protections applicable to voluntary incentive programs; and report back to Council. Council Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member José Velásquez, Mayor Pro Tem José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Mike Siegel.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-080, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 131 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260521-080, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 81 - May 21, 2026
Discuss legal issues related to the Austin Convention Center. (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-081, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 108 KB, posted 5/15/2026
Item 82 - May 21, 2026
Consider competitive matters related to Austin Energy generation operation and resources and deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate property. (Certain public power utility competitive matters - Section 551.086 of the Government Code and Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260521-082, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 KB, posted 5/15/2026
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