May 26, 2026 Austin City Council Work Session
Work Session of the Austin City Council
May 26, 2026: Agenda
Meeting Agenda
Agenda - Work Session, 170 KB
Agenda Items - May 26, 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 A060
A resolution directing the City Manager to update the I-35 Cap and Stitch Program to allow funding for the construction of two I-35 Cap and Stitch improvements that can be completed in the near future as well as work with the Texas Department of Transportation on funding commitments and decrease the appropriated amount of general obligation bonds for the Program. Pulled by Mayor Watson.
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Marc Duchen, Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member Krista Laine.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260526-A060, Agenda Backup: Appendix, PDF, 1.4 MB, posted 5/19/2026
20260526-A060, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 654 KB, posted 5/19/2026
20260526-A060, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 94 KB, posted 5/19/2026
B. Briefings
Item B001
Development and Consideration of 2027 State and Federal Legislative Priorities. [Carrie Rogers, Officer, Erika Dzangare, Deputy Officer - Austin Government Relations].
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260526-B001, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 208 KB, posted 5/19/2026
20260526-B001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 109 KB, posted 5/19/2026
Item B002
Briefing on Community Engagement Plan and Cost Assessment for Renaming Cesar Chavez St. [Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director - Office of Equity and Inclusion, Jessica King, Director - Communications and Engagement, Amica Bose, Assistant Director - Transportation and Public Works, Matthew Schmidt, Division Manager - Economic Development].
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260526-B002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 KB, posted 5/19/2026
C. Council Items of Interest
D. Council Discussion
E. Executive Session
Adjourn
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