April 9, 2026 Austin City Council Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
April 9, 2026: Agenda
Meeting Agenda
Draft Agenda, 860 KB
Final Agenda, 860 KB
Agenda with Backup Documentation Links
Draft Agenda with Supporting Documents Hyperlinked, 935 KB
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Summary of Changes Memorandum, 750 KB
Agenda Items - April 9, 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.
All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member.
9:00 AM – Proclamations
Child Abuse Prevention Month – To be presented by Mayor Pro Tem José “Chito” Vela
Distinguished Service Award – First Responders from the Sixth Street Mass Shooting – To be presented by Council Member Zohaib 'Zo' Qadri
Undergraduate Research Forum Day 25th Anniversary – To be presented by Council Member Zohaib 'Zo' Qadri
Austin Housing Coalition Day – To be presented by Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison
Sexual Assault Awareness Month - To be presented by Council Member Vanessa Fuentes
10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes
Item 1
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council regular meeting of March 12, 2026.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 107 KB, posted 4/3/2026
City Attorney
Item 2
Approve a settlement in Marvin Reyes, Jeremiah Tahay, Daniella Tahay as next friend of N.T., a minor, and Daniella Tahay as next friend of N.R., a minor v. City of Austin, Cause No. D-1-GN-23-002694 in the 353rd District Court, Travis County, Texas. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Liability Reserve Fund.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 131 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Financial Services
Item 3
Approve an ordinance to suspend a Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program interim rate adjustment proposed by Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-003, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 27 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 100 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 4
Approve an ordinance to suspend a Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program interim rate adjustment proposed by Texas Gas Service Company. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-004, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 27 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-004, Agenda Backup: Exhibit 1, PDF, 556 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 101 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Financial Services- Contracts
Item 5
Authorize a contract for Ciena Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing products and services for Austin Energy with Netsync Network Solutions, Inc. for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,000,000. Funding: $90,373 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy and $1,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 139 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 6
Authorize a contract for vegetation management around street lighting for Austin Energy with Wright Tree Service, Inc. for an initial term of three years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $9,000,000. Funding: $650,000 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
20260409-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 137 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 7
Authorize a contract for electric distribution vegetation management services for Austin Energy with Eocene Environmental Group for an initial term of three years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $24,000,000. Funding: $1,010,000 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
20260409-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 8
Authorize a contract for transformer bushings for Austin Energy with Wesco Distribution, Inc., d/b/a Hi-Line Utility Supply Co., LLC or Power Supply Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. Funding: $10,000 is available in the Capital Budget and $90,000 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
20260409-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 137 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 9
Authorize a contract for construction services for the Lady Bird Lake Bore for Pedernales Reconductor project for Austin Energy with Austin Underground, Inc., in the amount of $2,733,915, plus a $273,391 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,007,306. Funding: $3,007,306 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-009, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 1.2 MB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-009, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 604 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 105 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 10
Ratify a contract for construction services for the Little Walnut Creek - Jamestown Tributary Erosion and Drainage Improvements project for Austin Watershed Protection and Austin Water with Santa Clara Construction Ltd., in an amount not to exceed $7,287,787. Funding: $59,741 was available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water and $7,228,046 was available in the Capital Budget of Austin Watershed Protection.
District(s): District 4.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 119 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 11
Authorize a contract for construction services for the Astor Place Water and Wastewater Pipeline Rehabilitation project for Austin Water with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., in the amount of $6,498,246, plus a $649,825 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,148,071. Funding: $7,148,071 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
District(s): District 1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-011, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 1.1 MB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-011, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 666 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 120 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 12
Authorize a contract for construction services for the Cameron Road Wastewater Improvements project for Austin Water with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd., in the amount of $ 8,974,202, plus a $897,421 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,871,623. Funding: $9,871,623 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
District(s): District 4.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-012, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 893 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-012, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 113 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 121 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 13
Authorize additional contingency for the construction contract for the Barton Creek - Bank Erosion Restoration at 1732 Toomey Road project for Austin Watershed Protection with Austin Filter Systems, Inc., to increase the amount by $81,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $5,815,545. Funding: $81,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Watershed Protection.
District(s): District 8.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 153 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 14
Authorize an amendment to the contracts for engineering services for the 2019 Small Scale Water and Wastewater Facilities Engineering Services Rotation List with BGE, Inc. dba Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., Gannett Fleming, Inc., H.W. Lochner, Inc. dba K. Friese & Associates, LLC, Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc., Walker Partners, LLC, and Weston Solutions, Inc., to increase the amount by $9,500,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $20,000,000 to be divided among the firms. Funding: $9,500,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 105 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 15
Authorize a contract for original equipment manufacturer parts and repair services for Labrie refuse trucks for Austin Fleet Mobility Services with Reliance Environmental Truck Sales LLC d/b/a Reliance Truck & Equipment, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,798,780. Funding: $174,881 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Fleet Mobility Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 137 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 16
Authorize a contract for original equipment manufacturer parts and repair services for Toro Lawn Equipment for Austin Fleet Mobility Services with HCOP LLC d/b/a Hill Country Outdoor Power d/b/a PartsTree.Com, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,664,965. Funding: $166,497 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Fleet Mobility Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 17
Authorize a contract for traffic cones for all City departments with Jaydee Group USA Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $685,000. Funding: $68,500 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
20260409-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 154 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 18
Authorize a contract for coronavirus pandemic cost recovery support for Austin Emergency Management with Hagerty Consulting, Inc. d/b/a Hagerty Consulting, for an initial term of one year with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,450,000. Funding: $201,388 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Emergency Management. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 137 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 19
Authorize a contract for Apple branded products and services for all City departments with CDW LLC d/b/a Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC d/b/a CDW Government for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $4,890,000. Funding: $489,000 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
20260409-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Financial Services - Real Estate
Item 20
Authorize negotiation and execution of a lease agreement with Mexic-Arte, a Texas non-profit corporation, for the purpose of temporarily relocating the Mexic-Arte Museum to the Austin History Center, for a term of 36 months, for approximately 12,072 rentable square feet of space in the Austin History Center located at 810 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, with one 12-month extension option, for an annual lease rate of $100. Funding: This item is projected to result in additional revenue of $400 in the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 of the Operating Budget of Austin Public Library.
District(s): District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-020, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 2.7 MB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 124 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 21
Authorize negotiation and execution of a sixth amendment to the lease agreement with LCG Techni Center, LLC for 5,000 square feet of warehouse space, located at 6014 Techni Center Drive, Suite 102, Austin, Texas 78721, to extend the term of the lease 60 months, from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2031, with one option to extend for an additional sixty months, for a total amount not to exceed $366,330.48. Funding: $69,000 will be included 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
District(s): District 1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-021, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 2.3 MB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 120 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 22
Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire real property on behalf of Austin Parks and Recreation for park and recreation purposes. The acquisition consists of fee simple ownership of approximately 49.217 acres collectively and generally located at 11904 Old San Antonio Road, Austin Texas 78652, situated out of the S. F. Slaughter League in Travis County, Texas, and Lot 1, of Wunneburger Estates I, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, from Gunning Webb Tunnel Trail, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership, Onion Creek Old San Antonio, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership, and Onion Creek Assemblage, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership, for a total amount not to exceed $13,440,000 including closing costs. Funding: $13,440,000 is available in the Capital Budgets of Austin Financial Services and Austin Parks and Recreation.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-022, Agenda Backup: APR Map, PDF, 5.8 MB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-022, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 3.0 MB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 102 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Government Relations
Item 23
Approve a resolution authorizing the submission of an application to, and the acceptance of grant funding from, the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division to continue the Legal Advocacy for Violent Crime Victims Project. Funding: $120,842 is available from the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division. A City funding match of $30,211 is required and available in the Operating Budget of the Austin Police Department.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-023, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 19 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 103 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 24
Approve a resolution authorizing the submission of an application to, and the acceptance of grant funding from, the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division to implement the Austin Police Department’s Peace Officer Mental Health Project. Funding: $114,755 is available from the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division. A City funding match is not required.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-024, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 19 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 102 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Housing
Item 25
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Constructinople, LLC for infrastructure improvements, including the removal and replacement of existing private wastewater lines and roadway resurfacing, at a residential community that serves low-income households in an amount not to exceed $1,300,000. Funding: $1,300,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of the Austin Housing Department through Community Development Block Grant Infrastructure Funds.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 115 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Human Resources
Item 26
Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20250410-063 to establish a new vacation leave accrual rate for the City Clerk equal to the vacation leave accrual rate of the highest per pay period accrual rate for regular full-time, exempt City employees who are not covered under a state civil service system. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-026, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 35 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 98 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 27
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20240912-060 to establish a new vacation leave accrual rate for the Municipal Court Clerk equal to the vacation leave accrual rate of the highest per pay period accrual rate for regular full-time, exempt City employees who are not covered under a state civil service system. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-027, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 25 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 114 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Public Health
Item 28
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Central Texas Food Bank, Inc. to provide a Title I school food pantry services program for food security for Austin/Travis County children and families in Austin-area school districts for a five-month term ending on September 30, 2026, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $150,000. Funding: $150,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Public Health Department’s Operating Budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 116 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 29
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to accept and appropriate up to $781,000 in grant funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services Ending the HIV Epidemic Contract. Funding: $781,000 is available from Texas Department of State Health Services. A City funding match is not required.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-029, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 93 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-029, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 548 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 117 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 30
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Public Health Department Special Revenue Budget (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to accept and appropriate up to $94,000 in additional grant funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services Sexually Transmitted Disease/Human Immunodeficiency Virus Disease Intervention Specialists Contract. Funding: $94,000 is available from Texas Department of State Health Services. A City funding match is not required.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-030, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 94 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-030, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 607 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 117 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 31
Approve a resolution authorizing the submission of an application to, and acceptance of grant funding from, the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division to continue the GoATX Project Truancy Prevention Project. Funding: $401,000.00 is available from the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division. A City funding match is not required.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-031, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 87 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 118 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Transportation and Public Works
Item 32
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Transportation and Public Works Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to accept funds from the Texas Department of Transportation in an amount up to $515,486 for the installation of traffic monitoring systems at locations throughout the City; and amending the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to transfer in and appropriate up to $515,486 for the installation of the traffic monitoring systems. Funding: $515,486 is available from the Texas Department of Transportation. A City funding match of $161,090 is required and available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Transportation and Public Works Department’s Capital Budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-032, Agenda Backup: Capital Budget Fiscal Note, PDF, 261 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-032, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 94 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-032, Agenda Backup: Operating Budget Fiscal Note, PDF, 252 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 119 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 33
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Transportation and Public Works Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to accept $4,559,828 from the Texas Department of Transportation for enhancements to the City’s Advanced Traffic Management System and the expansion of the traffic signal communication network; and amending the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to transfer in and appropriate $4,559,828 for the traffic management system enhancements and traffic signal communication network expansion. Funding: $4,559,828 is available from the Texas Department of Transportation. A City funding match of $1,437,946 is required and available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-033, Agenda Backup: Capital Budget Fiscal Note, PDF, 263 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-033, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 97 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-033, Agenda Backup: Operating Budget Fiscal Note, PDF, 293 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 119 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 34
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Transportation and Public Works Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to accept $7,940,064 from the Texas Department of Transportation for the installation and integration of advanced traffic signal vehicle detection technology at locations throughout the City; and amending the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to transfer in and appropriate $7,940,064 for the installation and integration of advanced traffic signal vehicle detection technology. Funding: $7,940,064 is available from the Texas Department of Transportation. A City funding match of $2,481,270 is required and available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-034, Agenda Backup: Capital Budget Fiscal Note, PDF, 332 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-034, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 94 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-034, Agenda Backup: Operating Budget Fiscal Note, PDF, 362 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 119 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Water
Item 35
Authorize negotiation and execution of an emergency water service agreement with the City of Round Rock for the City of Austin to provide temporary water service in the event of an emergency, including payment of related charges by Round Rock. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 122 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item(s) from Council
Item 36
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
20260409-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 108 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 37
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to the Austin Roundup 2026 to be held at the Dougherty Arts Center from April 24 through April 25, 2026.
Sponsors: Council Member Marc Duchen, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Mayor Pro Tem José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member José Velásquez.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-037, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 26 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-037, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 691 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 114 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 38
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to the Celebration of Life of Bernadette Phifer to be held at the George Washington Carver Cultural Center on April 1, 2026.
Sponsors: Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Mayor Pro Tem José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member José Velásquez.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-038, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 94 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-038, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 198 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 114 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 39
Approve the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees related to the 19th Annual Missions 5K Run-Walk to be held at the St. James Missionary Baptist Church on April 18, 2026.
Sponsors: Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Marc Duchen, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-039, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 259 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 98 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 40
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to the Austin Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce Day held at the Asian American Resource Center on October 10, 2025.
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-040, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 106 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-040, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 255 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 113 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Non-Consent
Eminent Domain
Item 41
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the construction of the Greater Austin Texas County Regional Radio Systems communications tower for the public use of situating a communications tower to provide radio coverage of central Austin and Travis County in support of all City and County public safety and public service departments and agencies, requiring the acquisition of fee simple right-of-way consisting of approximately 0.282 acres (12,301 square feet), of one acre of land, more or less, out of and a part of the David Thomas Survey No. 1, Abstract No. 772, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, same being a portion of the 26.373 acre tract of land conveyed to Austin Argyle Television, Inc., by Special Warranty Deed, filed for record on January 4, 1994, recorded in Volume 12095, page 56 of the Real Property Records of Travis County Texas and as further affected by Article of Merger with NW Communications of Austin, Inc. by deed, filed for record on October 30, 1995, recorded in Volume 12554, Page 987, currently appraised at $61,505, 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 NW Communications of Austin, Inc., formerly known as Austin Argyle Television, Inc. The property is located at 00 Mount Larson Road, Austin, Travis County, Texas 78746. This acquisition is limited to this location. No other route information. Funding: $61,505 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Technology Services.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-041, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 96 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-041, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 1.9 MB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-041, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 3.4 MB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-041, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 119 KB, posted 4/3/2026
10:30 AM - Austin Housing Finance Corporation Meeting
Item 42
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
20260409-042, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Public Hearings and Possible Actions
Item 43
Conduct a public hearing and approve a resolution to expand the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District by adding one parcel of land at 360 Nueces Street, Austin, Texas 78701, as requested by the property owners. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
District(s): District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-043, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 90 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-043, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 1.0 MB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-043, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 116 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 44
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance adjusting the City’s boundary limits by disannexing approximately 0.043 acres of land located at 3103 Fritz Hughes Park Road, Austin, Travis County, Texas under Texas Senate Bill 1844 (89th Regular Session). Case number: C7d-2026-0014. A portion of the property is located in Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction, and the remaining portions are located in Austin’s limited purpose jurisdiction and extraterritorial jurisdiction in Council District 10. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
District(s): District 10.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-044, Agenda Backup: Disannexation Petition Redacted, PDF, 2.4 MB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-044, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 613 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-044, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 1,017 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-044, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 100 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-044, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 707 KB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 45
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance adjusting the City’s boundary limits by disannexing approximately 4.047 acres of land located at 2103, 2201, 2203, 2205, and 2301 Manana Street, Austin, Travis County, Texas under Texas Senate Bill 1844 (89th Regular Session). Case number: C7d-2026-0015. Portions of all five properties are located in Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction, and the remaining portions are located in Austin's limited purpose jurisdiction in Council District 10. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
District(s): District 10.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-045, Agenda Backup: Disannexation Petition Redacted, PDF, 5.9 MB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-045, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 614 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-045, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 1.3 MB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-045, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 100 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-045, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 709 KB, posted 4/3/2026
12:00 PM - Public Communication: General
Roarke Radia - Austin City Council should redirect event pedestrian traffic usage signage because foot traffic causes health concerns, slow movement and overcrowding
Aoife Moore - Austin City Council should provide more funding to mental health hospitals to save more lives
Sam Ratcliff - 'Austin City Council should work to remove hostile architecture because it violates the 8th amendment's prohibition of ''cruel and unusual punishment.''
Lulu Bressan - 'Austin City Council should expand protected green spaces because rapid development is threatening natural habitats and worsening litter in our community.'
Eddie Margain-Junco - 'Austin City Council should require disclosure of paid protesters because it prevents paid voices from being mistaken for real community opinions.'
Bobbi Sue Brown - 'Austin City Council should require a license for guns because they cause unnecessary harm when being carried by the wrong people.'
Aileya Klinefelter - 'Austin City Council must protect ash juniper to ensure the survival of the endangered golden-cheeked warbler.'
Scott Cobb - 'Retaliation for speaking to Austin City Council, reporting misconduct and raising concerns about Austin Parks and Recreation, including the failure of management to properly handle cases of inappropriate relationships between managers and subordinate employees.'
Elissa Hogan - Recent installation of rumble strips on 2222
Paul Robbins - City issues.
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2:00 PM - Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action)
Item 46
NPA-2023-0002.01 - Christ Church Planning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 990513-70 the East Cesar Chavez 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 112 and 206 Medina Street, 1005 and 1010 East 2nd Street, and 105 San Marcos Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from Single Family, Recreation and Open Space, and Civic to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: Christ Church of Central Austin. Agent: Thrower Design, LLP (Victoria Haase and Ron Thrower). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Austin Planning, (512) 974-2695.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-046, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1,007 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-046, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 97 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-046, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 8.7 MB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 47
C14-2024-0010 - Christ Church Planning - SOUTH - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 112 Medina Street, 1005 East 2nd Street, and 105 San Marcos Street (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning, as amended. Owner/Applicant: Christ Church of Central Austin. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, Austin Planning, 512-974-1057.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-047, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1.2 MB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-047, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 98 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-047, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 14.0 MB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 48
C14-2024-0017 - Christ Church Planning - NORTH - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 206 Medina Street and 1010 East 2nd Street (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning, as amended. Owner/Applicant: Christ Church of Central Austin. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, Austin Planning, 512-974-1057.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-048, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1.2 MB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-048, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 98 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-048, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 15.8 MB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 49
NPA-2022-0005.01 - Vargas Mixed Use - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 010927-05 the Montopolis 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 400 Vargas Road and 6520 Lynch Lane (Country Club East and Colorado River Watersheds) from Commercial to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: Vargas Properties I LTD & Jayco Holdings I LTD. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (A. Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Austin Planning, (512) 974-2695.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-049, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1,003 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-049, Agenda Backup: Indefinite Postponement Request, PDF, 689 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-049, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 98 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-049, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 7.2 MB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 50
C14-2022-0107 - Vargas Mixed Use - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 400 Vargas Road and 6520 Lynch Lane (Country Club East and Colorado River Watersheds). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial-neighborhood plan (GR-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-DB90-NP) combining district zoning on Tract 1 and to rezone from neighborhood commercial-neighborhood plan (LR-NP) combining district zoning to neighborhood commercial-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (LR-DB90-NP) combining district zoning on Tract 2. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning on Tract 1 and neighborhood commercial-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (LR-DB90-NP) combining district zoning on Tract 2. Owner/Applicant: Vargas Properties I Ltd and Jayco Holdings I Ltd (Jay Chernosky). Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (A. Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Austin Planning, 512-974-7617.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-050, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 4.6 MB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-050, Agenda Backup: Indefinite Postponement Request, PDF, 689 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-050, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 98 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-050, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 43.6 MB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 51
NPA-2024-0005.01 - Saxon Acres 2 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 010927-05, the Montopolis 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 318 Saxon Lane and 6328 El Mirando Street (Country Club East and Colorado River Watersheds) from Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use. Staff Recommendation: To deny Multifamily Residential land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Multifamily Residential land use. Owner/Applicant: Saxon Acres, LLC. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Austin Planning, (512) 974-2695.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-051, Agenda Backup: Applicant Postponement Memo, PDF, 703 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-051, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 989 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-051, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 98 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-051, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 5.8 MB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 52
C14-2024-0099 - Saxon 2 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 318 Saxon Lane and 6328 El Mirando Street (Country Club East and Colorado River Watersheds). Applicant Request: To rezone from townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny multifamily residence low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Saxon Acres LLC (Matthew Shaw). Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Planning Department, 512-974-7620.
District(s): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-052, Agenda Backup: Applicant Postponement Memo, PDF, 703 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-052, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 4.9 MB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-052, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 99 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-052, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 6.1 MB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 53
C14-2025-0109 - West Lynn Church Site - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1308 West Lynn Street and 1611 West 14th Street (Lady Bird Lake Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from multifamily residence medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-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 neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LR-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 neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning on Tract 2. Owner/Applicant: St Luke United Methodist Church. Agent: Graham Brown Consulting LLC (Graham Brown). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Austin Planning, 512-974-7620.
District(s): District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-053, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 98 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-053, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 9.4 MB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 54
C14-2024-0160 - 1000 Red River - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1001 Trinity Street, 416 1/2 and 502 1/2 East 10th Street, 1000, 1001 1/2, 1018, and 1020 Red River Street, and 503, 505, 509 1/2, and 516 1/2 East 11th Street (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from downtown mixed use (DMU) district zoning, general commercial services (CS) district zoning, commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning, and multifamily residence moderate high density (MF-4) district zoning to downtown mixed use (DMU) district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use (DMU) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Austin Real Estate Acquisitions LLC. Agent: Jackson Walker LLP (Pamela Madere). City Staff: Beverly Villela, Austin Planning, 512-978-0740.
District(s): District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-054, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 1.2 MB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-054, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 98 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-054, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 3.1 MB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 55
C814-06-0175.07 - East Avenue PUD Amendment #7, Parcel A - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 and amending Ordinance No. 20070326-002 by rezoning property locally known as 3500, 3500 1/2, 3502, 3506, and 3700 North Interstate Highway 35 Service Road Southbound and 1010 1/2, 1012, 1012 1/2, 1018, and 1018 1/2 Concordia Avenue (Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning to planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining 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. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning, to change conditions of zoning. Owner: 1010 Concordia LP, a Texas Limited Partnership (Taylor Wilson). Applicant: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Austin Planning, 512-974-7617.
District(s): District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-055, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 3.1 MB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-055, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 99 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-055, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 20.7 MB, posted 4/3/2026
Item 56
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): District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260409-056, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 3.5 MB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-056, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 98 KB, posted 4/3/2026
20260409-056, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 15.3 MB, posted 4/3/2026
Adjourn
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