October 8, 2026 Austin City Council Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
October 8, 2026
Speaker Registration
Hybrid Speaker Registration and Rules
Meeting Agenda
Draft Agenda, 850 KB
Final Agenda, 883 KB
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 118 KB
Summary of Changes Memorandum, 1.3 MB
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers, 789 KB
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 315 KB
Actions Taken By Council
Actions taken by the City Council during the October 8, 2026 meeting
Video
Agenda Items - October 8, 2026
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Item 1 - October 8, 2026
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council regular meeting of September 10, 2026.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 107 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 2 - October 8, 2026
Approve a resolution appointing nominees to the Board of Directors of the Austin Economic Development Corporation d/b/a Rally Austin, in accordance with Chapter 431 of the Texas Transportation Code. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-002, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 108 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 108 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 3 - October 8, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the Austin Economic Development Corporation d/b/a Rally Austin to increase the amount by $2,000,000 for operational support, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $60,355,260. Funding: $2,000,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Financial Services.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 105 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 4 - October 8, 2026
Approve a resolution adopting the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Investment Policy. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20261008-004, PDF, 8.7 MB, posted 10/15/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-004, Agenda Backup: COA Investment Policy FY 26-27 - Clean, PDF, 873 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-004, Agenda Backup: COA Investment Policy FY 26-27 - Redline, PDF, 1.4 MB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-004, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 83 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 99 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 5 - October 8, 2026
Authorize a contract for project management and facilitation services for the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model for Austin Police with Hanna Senko d/b/a Hanna Senko LLC, for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $144,000 with up to three one-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $144,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $576,000. Funding: $144,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Police. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 137 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 6 - October 8, 2026
Authorize a contract for construction services for the 2022 Safe Street for All Rutland/Parkfield Roundabout project for Austin Transportation and Public Works with Muniz Concrete & Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $1,303,877 plus a $130,388 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,434,265. Funding: $1,434,265 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works. District(s) Affected: District 4.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-006, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 585 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-006, Agenda Backup: MBE/WBE Summary, PDF, 117 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 121 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 7 - October 8, 2026
Authorize a contract for Acadis software and services, a law enforcement training records and learning management system, for Austin Police with Envisage Technologies, LLC, for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $200,000 with up to four one-year extension options each in variable amounts for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,280,000. Funding: $200,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Police. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 137 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 8 - October 8, 2026
Authorize a contract for athletic fields maintenance for Austin Parks and Recreation with Texas Multi-Chem, Ltd. for an initial term of two years in an estimated amount of $650,000 with up to three one-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $325,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,625,000. Funding: $325,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Parks and Recreation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 137 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 9 - October 8, 2026
Authorize a contract for the ATX Floods application, the City’s public flood monitoring and low water crossing alert platform, for Austin Watershed Protection with The Sanborn Map Company, Inc., for an initial term of two years in an estimated amount of $685,647 with up to three one-year extension options each in variable amounts for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,212,200. Funding: $1,212,200 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Watershed Protection.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 139 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 10 - October 8, 2026
Authorize a contract for fire cadet hiring for Austin Fire with Morris & McDaniel, Inc., for an initial term of two years in an estimated amount of $400,000 with up to two two-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $400,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,200,000. Funding: $200,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Fire. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 139 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 11 - October 8, 2026
Authorize two contracts for service awards for all City departments with Crown Awards and MTM Recognition Corporation, each for an initial term of two years in an estimated amount of $244,000 with up to three one-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $122,000 for total contract amounts not to exceed $610,000, divided between the contractors. Funding: $122,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budgets of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 139 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 12 - October 8, 2026
Authorize a contract for cloud-based certification management and contract compliance software for Austin Small and Minority Business Resources with AskReply Inc. d/b/a B2Gnow, for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $145,000 with up to four 1-year extension options each in variable amounts for a total contract amount not to exceed $815,000. Funding: $145,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Small and Minority Business Resources. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 13 - October 8, 2026
Authorize a contract for the ethics electronic filing system for the Austin City Clerk’s Office with RFD & Associates Inc. for an initial term of two years in an estimated amount of $495,000 with up to three 1-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $247,500 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,237,500. Funding: $247,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of the Austin City Clerk’s Office. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 14 - October 8, 2026
Authorize a contract for Imperva cybersecurity and data protection software support for Austin Technology Services with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. d/b/a GTS Technology Solutions, for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $450,000 with up to four 1-year options each in an estimated amount of $450,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,250,000. Funding: $450,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 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
20261008-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 139 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 15 - October 8, 2026
Authorize a contract for VMware software platform licenses, maintenance, and support services for all City departments with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc., for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $6,330,000 with up to four one-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $6,330,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $31,650,000. Funding: $6,330,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 137 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 16 - October 8, 2026
Approve a resolution confirming the reappointment of Jolsna Thomas 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. 20261008-016, PDF, 712 KB, posted 10/13/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-016, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 123 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-016, Agenda Backup: Resume, PDF, 807 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 17 - October 8, 2026
Approve an ordinance setting the Council meeting schedule for calendar year 2027 and setting the budget and tax rate meetings and hearings for Fiscal Year 2027-2028. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-017, Agenda Backup: 2027 Draft Calendar, PDF, 575 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-017, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 92 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-017, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 164 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 113 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 18 - October 8, 2026
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Item 19 - October 8, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County to collaborate in preserving and advancing cultural and historical resources of Austin and Travis County for an initial term of five years, ending October 31, 2031, and an additional 12-month extension option. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-019, Agenda Backup: Interlocal Agreement, PDF, 775 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 97 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 20 - October 8, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Capital Area Council of Governments to maintain and update the Capital Area Emergency Communications District’s 9-1-1 Geographic Information System database for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Funding: This item will result in $659,372 in revenue for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 101 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 21 - October 8, 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
20261008-021, Agenda Backup: Nominations and Waivers, PDF, 94 KB, posted 10/5/2026
20261008-021, Agenda Backup: Nominations and Waivers V2, PDF, 96 KB, posted 10/6/2026
20261008-021, Agenda Backup: Nominations and Waivers V3, PDF, 96 KB, posted 10/7/2026
20261008-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 108 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-021, Agenda Late Backup: Nominations and Waivers V4, PDF, 98 KB, posted 10/8/2026
Item 22 - October 8, 2026
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a proposal to update the Construction Training Program requirements for certain construction projects with a construction value of over $10,000,000. Council Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Mayor Pro Tem José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-022, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 137 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 23 - October 8, 2026
Approve a resolution initiating the rezoning of approximately 0.32 acres of City-owned property known as the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Pocket Park (MACC Pocket Park) located at 58 Rainey Street and 64 Rainey Street, to allow for parks and recreation services use. Council Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20261008-023, PDF, 738 KB, posted 10/15/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-023, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 591 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 98 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 24 - October 8, 2026
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interest needed in support of Austin Watershed Protection’s Walnut Creek - Eubank Tributary Stream Stabilization Project for the public use of stabilizing the channel and improving habitat by implementing retaining walls, slope stabilization, earthwork, planting strategies, and stormwater flow dissipation, requiring the acquisition of an access easement being 0.0961 of one acre (4,185 square foot) and a drainage easement being 0.1810 of one acre (7,886 square foot) easement, both being out of the T.J. Chambers Survey, Abstract Number 7, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 8, Frank Stark Subdivision, a subdivision of record in Book 4, Page 199, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 8 conveyed to Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation by Special Warranty Deed dated July 26, 2023, as recorded in Document Number 2023084858, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas; currently collectively appraised at $50,548, 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 Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation, a Texas nonprofit corporation. The property is located at 11630 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78753. The general route of the project is within Walnut Creek’s designated Eubank Tributary, from North Bend Drive to the west turn of Eubank Drive. Funding: $50,548 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Watershed Protection. District(s) Affected: District 7.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20261008-024, PDF, 3.4 MB, posted 10/15/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-024, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 83 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-024, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 527 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-024, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 530 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-024, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 2.8 MB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 117 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 25 - October 8, 2026
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interest needed in support of Austin Watershed Protection’s Walnut Creek - Eubank Tributary Stream Stabilization Project for the public use of stabilizing the channel and improving habitat by implementing retaining walls, slope stabilization, earthwork, planting strategies, and stormwater flow dissipation, requiring the acquisition of a drainage easement consisting of an acre access easement being a 0.1294 of one acre (5,636 square foot) easement and a drainage easement being a 0.0197 of one acre (859 square foot) easement, both being out of the T.J. Chambers Survey, Abstract Number 7, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 7, Frank Stark Subdivision, a subdivision of record in Book 4, Page 199, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 7 conveyed to FC N Lamar Housing, LP by Special Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien dated August 29, 2019, as recorded in Document Number 2019132971, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently collectively appraised at $27,604, 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 FC N Lamar Housing, LP. The property is located at 11704 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78753. The general route of the project is within Walnut Creek’s designated Eubank Tributary, from North Bend Drive to the west turn of Eubank Drive. Funding: $27,604 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Watershed Protection. District(s) Affected: District 7.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20261008-025, PDF, 4.2 MB, posted 10/15/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-025, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 97 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-025, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 603 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-025, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 561 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-025, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 3.0 MB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 117 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 26 - October 8, 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
20261008-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 27 - October 8, 2026
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution approving the development by Elm Ridge Preservation, LP, or an affiliated entity, to be known as Elm Ridge Apartments, located at or near 1190 Airport Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78702, for the acquisition and rehabilitation of a multifamily residential development to be partly financed through private activity bonds issued by Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20261008-027, PDF, 3.3 MB, posted 10/13/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-027, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 111 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-027, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 103 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-027, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 3.9 MB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 134 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 28 - October 8, 2026
C14H-2026-0039 - James Harvey and Pearl Caldwell House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 400 West 37th Street (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood conservation- neighborhood plan (SF-3-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation, Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation, and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Owner: Nicholas Wallace. Applicant: Preservation Central, Inc. (Terri Myers). City Staff: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727. District(s) Affected: District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-028, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1.4 MB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-028, Agenda Backup: Public Comment, PDF, 708 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-028, Agenda Backup: Public Comment 2, PDF, 732 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 97 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-028, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 11.9 MB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 29 - October 8, 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 neighborhood commercial-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90 (LR-V-CO-DB90) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90 (LR-V-CO-DB90) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: AREIT City View LLC. Agent: Drenner Group, P.C. (Leah M. Bojo). 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 8.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-029, Agenda Backup: Additional Public Comments, PDF, 859 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-029, Agenda Backup: Additional Public Comments 2, PDF, 609 KB, posted 10/7/2026
20261008-029, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1.1 MB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 98 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-029, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 61.4 MB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-029, Agenda Backup: Valid Petition, PDF, 12.6 MB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-029, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet, PDF, 101 KB, posted 10/9/2026
20261008-029, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet CM Ellis, PDF, 22 KB, posted 10/8/2026
Item 30 - October 8, 2026
C14H-2026-0045 - Doris Miller Auditorium - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2300 Rosewood Avenue (Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from public-neighborhood plan (P-NP) combining district zoning to public-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (P-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation, Historic Landmark Commission, and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant public-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (P-H-NP) combining district zoning. Owner: City of Austin. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission, City of Austin. City Staff: Austin Lukes, 512-978-0766. District(s) Affected: District 1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-030, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1.7 MB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 97 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-030, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 7.2 MB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 31 - October 8, 2026
C14-2026-0008 - 1900 Rosewood Block - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1155 Chicon Street, 1900, 1902, 1904, and 1906 Rosewood Avenue, and 1152 Poquito Street (Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 2019 Bagels, LP and Poquito Chicon, LP. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, AICP, Austin Planning, (512) 974-1057. District(s) Affected: District 1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-031, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 5.2 MB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 98 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-031, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 6.7 MB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 32 - October 8, 2026
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20260806 002 ordering a General Obligation Bond Election to be held on November 3, 2026, to update Exhibit A containing election day and early voting polling places, add Exhibit D containing the English and Spanish versions of the ordinance calling the election, add Exhibit E containing the executed contracts for election services and executed joint election agreements, add Exhibits F, G, and H listing election day judges, central counting station staff, and early voting ballot board members; and declaring an emergency. Funding: Available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of the City Clerk.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-032, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 103 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-032, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance V2, PDF, 102 KB, posted 10/7/2026
20261008-032, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 976 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-032, Agenda Backup: Exhibit D, PDF, 2.9 MB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-032, Agenda Backup: Exhibit E, PDF, 26.5 MB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-032, Agenda Backup: Exhibit F, PDF, 451 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-032, Agenda Backup: Exhibit G, PDF, 366 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-032, Agenda Backup: Exhibit G V2, PDF, 1.0 MB, posted 10/7/2026
20261008-032, Agenda Backup: Exhibit H, PDF, 188 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 21 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 33 - October 8, 2026
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20260806-003 ordering a general election for the purpose of electing City Council Members (single member districts) for District 1, District 3, District 5, District 8, and District 9 to be held on November 3, 2026, to update Exhibit A with the final early voting schedule, add Exhibit B containing the English and Spanish versions of the ordinance calling the election, add Exhibits C and D containing election day and early voting polling places, add Exhibit E containing the executed contracts for election services and executed joint election agreements, add Exhibits F, G, and H listing election day judges, central counting station staff, and early voting ballot board members; and declaring an emergency. Funding: Available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of the City Clerk.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-033, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 106 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-033, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance V2, PDF, 104 KB, posted 10/7/2026
20261008-033, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 413 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-033, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 2.2 MB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-033, Agenda Backup: Exhibit C, PDF, 659 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-033, Agenda Backup: Exhibit D, PDF, 639 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-033, Agenda Backup: Exhibit E, PDF, 26.5 MB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-033, Agenda Backup: Exhibit F, PDF, 451 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-033, Agenda Backup: Exhibit G, PDF, 366 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-033, Agenda Backup: Exhibit G V2, PDF, 1.0 MB, posted 10/7/2026
20261008-033, Agenda Backup: Exhibit H, PDF, 188 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 21 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 34 - October 8, 2026
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20260806-004 ordering a special election to be held on November 3, 2026, to submit to the voters proposed charter amendments to update Exhibit A with the final early voting schedule, add Exhibit B containing the English and Spanish versions of the ordinance calling the election, add Exhibits C and D, containing election day and early voting polling places, add Exhibit E containing the executed contracts for election services and executed joint election agreements, add Exhibits F, G, and H listing election day judges, central counting station staff, and early voting ballot board members; and declaring an emergency. Funding: Available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of the City Clerk.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-034, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 105 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-034, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance V2, PDF, 103 KB, posted 10/7/2026
20261008-034, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 1.4 MB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-034, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 24.2 MB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-034, Agenda Backup: Exhibit C, PDF, 659 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-034, Agenda Backup: Exhibit D, PDF, 639 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-034, Agenda Backup: Exhibit E, PDF, 26.5 MB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-034, Agenda Backup: Exhibit F, PDF, 451 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-034, Agenda Backup: Exhibit G, PDF, 366 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-034, Agenda Backup: Exhibit G V2, PDF, 1.0 MB, posted 10/7/2026
20261008-034, Agenda Backup: Exhibit H, PDF, 188 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 21 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 35 - October 8, 2026
Authorize a contract for workers compensation third party administration and related services for Austin Human Resources with Tristar Risk Management/Tristar Insurance Group, for an initial term of two years in an estimated amount of $4,210,000 with up to three 1-year extension options each in variable amounts for a total contract amount not to exceed $11,080,000. Funding: $2,105,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Human Resources. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 156 KB, posted 10/5/2026
Item 36 - October 8, 2026
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to incorporate a six-year bond cycle as a foundational consideration in bond-program development consistent with the City’s financial policies beginning in Fiscal Year 2027-2028 and reporting back to Council. Council Sponsors: Council Member Marc Duchen, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Krista Laine, Mayor Pro Tem José ''Chito'' Vela.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20261008-036, PDF, 1.6 MB, posted 10/15/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-036, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 147 KB, posted 10/2/2026
20261008-036, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution V2, PDF, 153 KB, posted 10/7/2026
20261008-036, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution V2 Redline, PDF, 276 KB, posted 10/7/2026
20261008-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 KB, posted 10/2/2026
Item 37 - October 8, 2026
Discuss legal issues related to Levins et al. v. City of Austin et al., D-1-GN-26-009327, in the 53rd District Court in Travis County, Texas concerning legal challenge to Dog’s Head Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 21 (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261008-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 KB, posted 10/2/2026
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