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• 1 Passedunofficial

  Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session meeting of April 7, 2026, and regular meeting of April 9, 2026.

  This is housekeeping: the Council is signing off on the official minutes from its April 7 work session and April 9 regular meeting. Approving minutes is a routine step that puts the record of past meetings into the books.

  "Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted"

• 2 Passedunofficial

  Authorize the negotiation and execution of an agreement with artist team Ion Art, for artwork for the Ross Road Substandard Streets Art in Public Places Project, in an amount not to exceed $330,000. Funding: $330,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works.

  The Council is set to greenlight a deal with the artist team Ion Art to create public artwork as part of the Ross Road Substandard Streets project, a road improvement effort in East Austin. The artwork is funded through the city's Art in Public Places program, which weaves local art into infrastructure work. The agreement would run up to $330,000, drawn from the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works.

  "Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted"

• 3 Passedunofficial

  Authorize a contract amendment with artist William Tavis for artwork for the Armadillo Water Tank Art in Public Places Project in an amount not to exceed $90,850, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $223,850. Funding: $90,850 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.

  The Council is weighing a contract amendment with artist William Tavis to add public artwork for the Armadillo Water Tank as part of the city's Art in Public Places program. It's a chance to turn an everyday piece of water infrastructure into something with a little Austin character. The amendment is for up to $90,850, bringing the total contract to no more than $223,850, with funding from Austin Water's Capital Budget.

  "Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted"

• 4 Postponedunofficial

  Approve an ordinance amending City Code to move existing requirements related to special events that occur at certain parks from Chapter 8-1 (Parks Administration) to Chapter 4-20 (Special Events), to update the list of special events, update definitions, and add provisions related to new special events at certain parks. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.

  This ordinance reshuffles the rulebook for special events at certain Austin parks, moving those requirements from the parks administration chapter of City Code (Chapter 8-1) into the dedicated special events chapter (Chapter 4-20). Along the way, it updates the official list of special events, refreshes some definitions, and adds new provisions for events at certain parks. The city notes this item has no fiscal impact.

  "I moved to postpone item four to the July 23rd, 2026 council meeting"

  • Pulled from consent by Council Member Ellis to allow stakeholder engagement with park partners and event organizers
• 5 Passedunofficial

  Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center, d/b/a Integral Care for the Homeless Health and Wellness Center program, which offers behavioral health services integrated with primary care, to add one-time funding in the amount of $497,299, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,388,026. Funding: $497,299 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Community Court.

  Council is weighing whether to amend the city's agreement with Integral Care to keep the Homeless Health and Wellness Center running — a program that pairs behavioral health care with primary medical services for Austinites experiencing homelessness. The change adds a one-time $497,299, bringing the total contract to no more than $2,388,026, with the new money coming from the Austin Community Court's current operating budget.

  "Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted"

• 6 Passedunofficial

  Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance by Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $4,140,000 to finance the District’s share of the construction costs associated with roads and related improvements serving the District, as well as various interest and issuance costs; and waiving City Code Sections 25-9-284 and 25-9-287 to waive notice of the District’s application to Council and the Water and Wastewater commission and waive Commission review of the application to the extent required. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact on the City. The debt service is fully secured and repaid through Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1 property taxes.

  Council is being asked to sign off on Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1 issuing up to $4,140,000 in road bonds to cover its share of building roads and related improvements within the district. The item also waives certain City Code notice and review requirements tied to the district's application. Importantly, this carries no fiscal impact on the City — the debt is fully secured and repaid through the district's own property taxes.

  "Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted"

• 7 Results pendingunofficial

  Approve a resolution authorizing the defeasance of certain outstanding 2025 General Obligation Public Improvement and Refunding Bonds, including authorizing the execution of an escrow agreement and related documents. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. Funding for the defeasance will be an upfront payment from a private developer partner as part of public-private partnership redevelopment project.

  The Council is being asked to approve defeasing — essentially setting aside money to retire — some of the city's outstanding 2025 General Obligation Public Improvement and Refunding Bonds, which includes signing off on an escrow agreement and related paperwork. The catch that makes this notable: rather than tapping city coffers, a private developer partner would cover the cost with an upfront payment as part of a public-private redevelopment deal. The source notes this item has no fiscal impact on the city.

  "item number seven is being withdrawn and will come back at a later date... Mr. Bunch was right"

  • Bill Bunch challenged the item's transparency during public comment; mayor later conceded the item would be reposted
• 8 Passedunofficial

  Approve first 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.

  This is the first reading of an ordinance giving Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative a non-exclusive franchise to build, maintain, and operate transmission and distribution lines within the city to deliver electric service in its certificated area. Franchise deals like this set the terms for how a utility uses public rights-of-way, and they bring money into city coffers — here, an estimated $196,400 in annual franchise revenue is anticipated.

  "Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted"

• 9 Passedunofficial

  Approve first reading of an ordinance granting a non-exclusive franchise and right to enter public rights-of way and public easements for a period of ten years to Texas Gas Service Company, a division of ONE Gas, Inc., to provide natural gas distribution services, and repealing Ordinance No. 20061005-023 Funding: Estimated annual franchise revenue in the amount of $10,832,000 is anticipated under this franchise agreement.

  This is the first reading of a 10-year franchise deal letting Texas Gas Service Company (a division of ONE Gas) keep its natural gas lines running through Austin's public rights-of-way and easements, replacing a franchise ordinance on the books since 2006. The agreement matters because it sets the terms for how the city's gas distribution operates and what the city gets paid for the use of public land. The city anticipates about $10,832,000 in franchise revenue each year under the deal.

  "Without objection, the motion by council member alter as read into the record, is adopted"

  • Paul Robbins and resource management commission members urged full capital recovery fees and conservation programs
  • Approved on first reading with direction to continue negotiations on low-income assistance and emissions reduction
• 10 Passedunofficial

  Authorize a contract for pest control services for Austin Aviation with Rentokil-Terminix, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $671,561. Funding: $45,834 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.

  This authorizes a pest control contract for Austin's airport with Rentokil-Terminix, running an initial three years with up to two one-year extension options. Keeping critters in check at a busy hub like ABIA is part of routine operations folks don't usually think about. The contract is capped at $671,561, with $45,834 available now in Austin Aviation's operating budget and the rest contingent on future budgets.

  "Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted"

• 11 Passedunofficial

  Authorize a contract for construction services for the Krieg Fields Reclaimed Water Line Permanent Restoration Project for Austin Water with Arguijo Corporation in the amount of $1,298,197, plus a $129,820 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,428,017. Funding: $1,428,017 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.

  The Council is set to approve a construction contract with Arguijo Corporation to permanently restore the reclaimed water line at Krieg Fields for Austin Water. This keeps the city's reclaimed water system running for the area it serves. The contract runs $1,298,197 plus a $129,820 contingency, for a total not to exceed $1,428,017, paid from Austin Water's Capital Budget.

  "Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted"

• 12 Passedunofficial

  Authorize a contract for construction services for the Williamson Creek - Brassiewood Drive Phase 2 South Pleasant Valley Road Outfall Project for Austin Watershed Protection with Jerdon Enterprise, LP, in the amount of $3,007,593, plus a $300,760 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,308,353. Funding: $3,308,353 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Watershed Protection.

  The city wants to hire Jerdon Enterprise, LP to build Phase 2 of the Williamson Creek-Brassiewood Drive outfall project near South Pleasant Valley Road, a Watershed Protection effort to manage how stormwater drains in the area. The contract would run $3,007,593 plus a $300,760 contingency, for a total not to exceed $3,308,353, all coming from Watershed Protection's Capital Budget.

  "Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted"

• 13 Passedunofficial

  Authorize a contract for Flood Early Forecasting Mapping and Modeling System and Graphical User Interface Services for Austin Watershed Protection with Vieux & Associates Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,200,000. Funding: $220,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Watershed Protection. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.

  This greenlights a contract with Vieux & Associates to build out a flood early-forecasting, mapping, and modeling system — plus the user interface that lets Watershed Protection actually read it — for a city that knows its way around a flash flood. The deal runs one year with up to four one-year extensions, capped at $2,200,000, with $220,000 already set aside in the current Watershed Protection budget and the rest depending on future funding.

  "Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted"

  • Council Member Laine praised the flood forecasting contract for integrating road closures and first responder data
• 14 Passedunofficial

  Ratify an amendment to the Master Service Agreement for continued data center lease space for all City departments, in the amount of $577,467 and authorize an amendment for future services to increase the amount by $3,557,533 and extend the term by three years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $6,577,072. Funding: $577,467 for the ratification was available in the Operating Budgets of various City departments, $1,089,199 is still available in the Operating Budgets of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budget.

  The City wants to keep leasing data center space that all its departments rely on to store information and run digital services. This item ratifies $577,467 already spent and approves an amendment adding $3,557,533 while extending the deal three years, bringing the total contract to no more than $6,577,072. Some funding is already lined up in department budgets, but the back end of the term depends on money being available in future budgets.

  "Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted"

• 15 Passedunofficial

  Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for construction services for the Zilker Metro Park, Zilker Clubhouse Project for Austin Parks and Recreation with Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, LLC, in the amount of $5,420,000, plus a $650,400 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,070,400. Funding: $6,070,400 is available in the Capital Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department.

  The city wants to hire Phoenix I Restoration and Construction to build out the Zilker Clubhouse over at our beloved Zilker Metro Park. If approved, the contract would run $5,420,000 plus a $650,400 contingency, for a total not to exceed $6,070,400, with funding coming from the Parks and Recreation Department's Capital Budget. It's a sizable investment in one of Austin's most-visited green spaces.

  "Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted"

  • Council Member Ellis highlighted the Zilker Clubhouse restoration and added security features after vandalism
• 16 Passedunofficial

  Authorize a contract for production meter evaluation and pitot testing for Austin Water with M.E. Simpson Company, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $150,000. Funding: $150,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water.

  This item would green-light a contract with M.E. Simpson Company to evaluate Austin Water's production meters and run pitot testing — essentially checking that the equipment measuring how much water moves through the system is reading accurately. Why it matters: accurate meters keep water tracking and billing reliable for the whole utility. The contract is capped at $150,000, with funding available in Austin Water's operating budget.

  "Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted"

• 17 Passedunofficial

  Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued building automation system maintenance and repairs for all City departments with Way Service LTD, to increase the amount by $625,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,703,000. Funding: $158,333 is available in the Operating Budgets of all City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.

  This item would extend the city's contract with Way Service LTD to keep maintaining and repairing the building automation systems that run heating, cooling, and other controls across all City departments. It bumps the contract up by $625,000 for a revised total not to exceed $1,703,000, with $158,333 available now in department operating budgets and the rest contingent on future funding. It matters because these systems keep city buildings running day to day.

  "Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted"

• 18 Passedunofficial

  Authorize a contract for the supply and delivery of propane for all City departments with Ferrellgas, LP d/b/a Ferrellgas, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $461,000. Funding: $35,416 is available in the operating budget of all City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.

  The city wants to lock in a propane supplier for all of its departments, signing on with Ferrellgas for one year with the option to renew up to four more times. Propane keeps things running across various city operations, so having a steady delivery contract in place avoids scrambling for fuel down the road. The deal is capped at $461,000, with $35,416 available now in the current operating budget and the rest depending on what future budgets allow.

  "Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted"

• 19 Passedunofficial

  Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued graffiti removal services for Austin Development Services with Time Machine LLC d/b/a Time Machine ATX to increase the amount by $282,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $357,000. Funding: $197,400 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Development Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.

  The city wants to extend its graffiti removal contract with Time Machine ATX, the local crew that keeps tagging off buildings and public spaces around town. The amendment bumps the deal by $282,000, bringing the total to no more than $357,000, with $197,400 already lined up in Development Services' current budget and the rest depending on future funding. Keeping graffiti cleanup running matters for how Austin's streets and storefronts look day to day.

  "Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted"

  • Speaker Jeff Bowen questioned the eightfold cost increase for graffiti removal services
• 20 Passedunofficial

  Authorize a contract for sheet metal fabrication, ductwork and pipe/duct insulation for Austin Facilities Management with Unbelievable Air LLC 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: $97,222 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Facility Management. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets

  This item would green-light a contract with Unbelievable Air LLC to handle sheet metal fabrication, ductwork, and pipe and duct insulation work for the buildings Austin Facilities Management keeps running. The deal starts with a two-year term and can be renewed for up to three additional one-year stretches. The total is capped at $1,000,000, with $97,222 available now in Facilities Management's operating budget and the rest depending on future budgets getting approved.

  "Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted"

• 21 Passedunofficial

  Authorize a contract for the development of a strategic implementation plan to improve bond funded capital projects for Austin Capital Delivery Services with J-BJ Marketing LLC d/b/a JBJ Management LLC, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $161,000. Funding: $161,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Capital Delivery Services.

  The city wants to hire JBJ Management LLC to build a strategic implementation plan aimed at improving how Austin delivers its bond-funded capital projects — the roads, facilities, and infrastructure voters approve at the ballot box. The contract runs for an initial year with up to four one-year extensions, not to exceed $161,000, drawn from the Capital Delivery Services operating budget. It matters because better project planning can affect how smoothly those voter-approved investments actually get built.

  "Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted"

• 22 Passedunofficial

  Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire a wastewater easement on behalf of Austin Water for the Texas Department of Transportation Interstate 35 Capital Express Central Roadway project. The wastewater easement consists of two parts, totaling approximately 0.023 acres (998 square feet) situated out of and a part of the S. Del Valle Survey, Abstract No. 24 in Travis County, Texas, being a portion of a called 4.020 acre tract of land, generally located at 1001 South Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78741, from APTCO Riverview, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company for wastewater improvements for a total amount not to exceed $81,000 including closing costs. Funding: $81,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.

  This authorizes Austin Water to acquire a small wastewater easement — about 998 square feet — along the I-35 Capital Express Central project near 1001 South I-35, snagging the right-of-way from a private property owner to make room for wastewater improvements tied to TxDOT's big highway overhaul. The deal is capped at $81,000 including closing costs, with funding coming from Austin Water's capital budget.

  "Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted"

• 23 Passedunofficial

  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.

  This is one of those routine housekeeping items where Council fills seats on the city's many boards, commissions, committees, and other bodies, including any related waivers, member swaps, and bylaw tweaks. It matters because these are the volunteer panels that shape recommendations on everything from land use to public safety before issues ever reach the dais. The agenda doesn't spell out which specific appointments are in play here.

  "Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted"

• 24 Passedunofficial

  Approve a resolution establishing an economic development framework, directing the creation of a comprehensive economic development policy, directing action on the position of Director for Austin Economic Development, and directing actions to improve economic development projects.

  Council is weighing a resolution that would set up a new economic development framework for Austin, calling for a comprehensive economic development policy and action on filling the Director of Austin Economic Development role. The measure also directs staff to improve how the city handles economic development projects going forward. If approved, it sets the direction for how Austin pursues and manages economic growth in the years ahead.

  "Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted"

  • Dozens of speakers opposed incentives for AI data centers and defense contractors; target sectors language was removed before the vote
  • Business chambers and labor unions testified in strong support of the economic development framework
  • Mayor Watson stressed the resolution sets values-based standards and does not itself incentivize any company
• 25 Passedunofficial

  Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to support youth transitioning out of foster care through housing stability, legislative advocacy, and local partnerships, and requiring the City Manager to report back by July 17, 2026.

  This resolution directs the City Manager to support young people aging out of foster care by focusing on housing stability, legislative advocacy, and local partnerships. For foster youth who often face homelessness once they leave the system, the city's involvement could mean a steadier landing as they step into adulthood. The City Manager would need to report back on progress by July 17, 2026.

  "Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted"

  • Human Rights commissioners shared personal stories about foster youth aging into homelessness
  • Lifeworks CEO noted 59% of homeless youth have foster care history
• 26 Passed 9-1unofficial

  Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to modify site development and other regulations for two-unit and three-unit residential uses and allow two-unit and three-unit residential uses in all zoning districts and regulating plans where single family and multifamily residential uses are permitted consistent with HOME Phases 1 and 2 regulations; and directing the City Manager to take steps to improve the feasibility of small-scale residential development and report back to Council.

  This kicks off changes to Austin's land development code to let two- and three-unit homes get built in any zoning district where single-family or multifamily housing is already allowed, building on the city's earlier HOME initiative. It also tells the City Manager to find ways to make small-scale residential projects more feasible and report back to Council. The idea is to open up more housing options across more neighborhoods.

  "Item number 26 is adopted on a vote of 9 to 1, with councilmember duchen voting no"

  • Council Member Duchen offered three amendments, all of which failed for lack of a second
  • Opponents argued home produces $750K-plus units that aren't affordable and drives gentrification in the eastern crescent
  • Builders and housing advocates testified the reforms reduce costs and clarify the land development code
• 27 Passedunofficial

  Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Capital of Texas Highway/Loop 360 at Lakewood Project for the public use allowing Austin Water to relocate water and wastewater lines in conflict with Texas Department of Transportation roadway improvements requiring the acquisition of a waterline easement consisting of approximately 0.1282 of one acre (5,584 square feet) of land, out of and a part of the Robert Foster Survey, Abstract Number 284, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, same being a portion of Lot 1, Lakewood Office Park, a subdivision recorded on December 18, 1986, in Book 87, Page 43C of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, to Austin Innovation Park by special warranty deed executed August 4, 2021, recorded in Document Number 2021174167 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $42,438 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 Austin Innovation Park, LLC, a Texas limited liability company. The property is located at 6801 North Capital of Texas Highway, Austin, Texas 78731. The general route of the project is along the Capital of Texas Highway/Loop 360 corridor at Lakeline Drive. Funding: $42,438 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.

  The city wants the green light to use eminent domain to acquire a small waterline easement — about 0.1282 acres (5,584 square feet) — at 6801 North Capital of Texas Highway, owned by Austin Innovation Park, LLC. Austin Water needs the space to relocate water and wastewater lines that conflict with TxDOT roadway improvements along the Loop 360 corridor at Lakewood. The property is currently appraised at $42,438, with funding available in Austin Water's Capital Budget, though that figure could rise based on updated appraisals or a settlement.

  "Without objection, items 27 and 28 are adopted"

• 28 Passedunofficial

  Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for Austin Watershed Protection’s Williamson Creek - Tributary 4 Channel Stabilization Project for the public use of stream stabilization and wastewater improvements along Williamson Creek Tributary 4, requiring the acquisition of a temporary working space easement consisting of approximately 0.0105 of one acre (456 square foot) easement, and a temporary ingress and egress easement consisting of approximately 0.0383 of one acre (1,668 square foot) easement, out of the William Cannon Survey, Abstract Number 6, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of the remainder of Lot 2, Wesleyan Church, a subdivision of record in Book 59, Page 79, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 2 (Tract 2) conveyed to Housing Authority of the City of Austin by special warranty deed dated December 1, 2020, as recorded in Document Number 2020232074, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $1,866 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 the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, a Texas Public Housing Authority. The property is located at 6020 South First Street, Austin, Texas 78745. The general route of the project is from north to south along Tributary 4 to Williamson Creek between Eberhart Lane and Creekside Circle. Funding: $1,866 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Watershed Protection.

  The city wants to authorize eminent domain proceedings to acquire two temporary easements — a 456-square-foot working space easement and a 1,668-square-foot ingress and egress easement — at 6020 South First Street in South Austin. The land is needed for Watershed Protection's Williamson Creek Tributary 4 stabilization project, which aims to shore up an eroding stream channel and make wastewater improvements between Eberhart Lane and Creekside Circle. The current owner is the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, and the property is appraised at $1,866, with funding available in Watershed Protection's capital budget — though that figure could rise based on updated appraisals or a settlement.

  "Without objection, items 27 and 28 are adopted"

• 29 No vote recorded

  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.

  Mid-meeting, the Mayor will pause Council business so the same folks can put on their Austin Housing Finance Corporation board hats and hold a quick AHFC meeting, then gavel back in to regular Council work. It's a routine procedural switch that lets the city's affordable-housing financing arm conduct its official business. Per the agenda, this item has no fiscal impact.

• 30 Postponedunofficial

  Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to amend the East Riverside Corridor (ERC) Regulating Plan to remove property located at 1705 and 1717 South Lakeshore Boulevard and 1712 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.

  This is a public hearing on whether to pull three properties — at 1705 and 1717 South Lakeshore Boulevard and 1712 East Riverside Drive — out of the East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan and redraw the plan's boundary. The ERC Regulating Plan sets the development rules for that fast-changing stretch of Riverside, so carving out parcels changes what can be built there and under which standards. The item has no fiscal impact.

  "this item will be postponed to may 28th, 2026"

• 31 No vote recorded

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  This agenda item has been removed and the line was left intentionally blank. There's nothing here for council to consider.

• 32 Postponedunofficial

  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.

  This is a zoning change request for two properties near Rosedale at 2117 W. 49th St. and 4709 Rosedale Ave., owned by Austin ISD. The plan would rezone the land from single-family (SF-3) to the city's highest-density multifamily category (MF-6-CO), opening the door to denser housing on the site. Both city staff and the Zoning and Platting Commission recommend approving the change.

  "This item is offered as a neighborhood postponement to your may 21st council meeting"

  • Allendale neighbors opposed AISD multifamily rezoning and supported postponement
• 33 Passedunofficial

  C14H-1987-0016 - Mayer-Howse House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 810 West 10th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general office-equitable transit-oriented development-density bonus ETOD (GO-ETOD-DBETOD) combining district zoning to general office-historic landmark-equitable transit-oriented development-density bonus ETOD (GO-H-ETOD-DBETOD) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation, Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation, and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general office-historic landmark-equitable transit-oriented development-density bonus ETOD (GO-H-ETOD-DBETOD) combining district zoning. Owner: Mayer-Howse House, LP. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-supported). City Staff: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727.

  The city's looking to add a historic landmark designation to the Mayer-Howse House at 810 West 10th Street, just off Shoal Creek downtown. The rezoning would tack an "H" onto the property's existing zoning, formally recognizing it as a landmark while keeping its general office and transit-oriented development designations intact. Staff, the Historic Landmark Commission, and the Planning Commission all recommend approval, and the property owner supports the change.

  "this item is offered for consent on all three readings"

• 34 Passedunofficial

  C14H-2025-0122 - Dr. O.H. and Mrs. Thelma Elliott House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2207 East 22nd Street (Boggy 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: Ms. Ora A. Houston. Applicant: Preservation Central, Inc. (Terri Myers). City Staff: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727.

  The city is weighing whether to give the Dr. O.H. and Mrs. Thelma Elliott House at 2207 East 22nd Street, in the Boggy Creek Watershed, an official historic landmark designation. The rezoning would shift the property from family residence (SF-3-NP) to family residence with a historic landmark tag (SF-3-H-NP), recognizing its significance and adding preservation protections. Staff, the Historic Landmark Commission, and the Planning Commission all recommend approving it.

  "This is being offered for consent on all three readings"

  • Former Council Member Ora Houston spoke; the Elliotts were honored as civil rights trailblazers and educators
• 35 Passedunofficial

  C14-97-0141.04 - Parmer North PDA Amendment #4 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 302 1/2, 416 1/2, 500, 512 1/2, 532 1/2, and 724 1/2 East Parmer Lane, 12803 1/2 McCallen Pass, 12392 1/2, 12829, 12829 1/2, 12831 1/2, 12931, 12931 1/2, 12933 1/2, and 12309 1/2 Parmer Ridge Drive and 12800 1/2 Harris Ridge Boulevard (Harris Branch Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited industrial-planned development area (LI-PDA) combining district zoning to limited industrial-planned development area (LI-PDA) combining district zoning, to change conditions of zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant limited industrial-planned development area (LI-PDA) combining district zoning, to change conditions of zoning. Owner/Applicant: Karlin McCallen Pass, LLC (Matthew Schwab). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.

  The Council is holding a public hearing on the fourth amendment to the Parmer North planned development area, covering a cluster of properties along East Parmer Lane, McCallen Pass, Parmer Ridge Drive, and Harris Ridge Boulevard in the Harris Branch Watershed. The land would keep its limited industrial-planned development area (LI-PDA) zoning, but the conditions attached to that zoning would change. Both city staff and the Zoning and Platting Commission recommend approving the request.

  "This item is being offered for consent on all three readings"

• 36 Passed 9-1unofficial

  C14-2026-0011 - 2825 Hancock - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2825 Hancock Drive (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited office (LO) district zoning to community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Lantern Lane Center, Ltd. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Ferris Clements). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Austin Planning, 512-974-7620. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.

  This is a rezoning request for 2825 Hancock Drive in the Shoal Creek Watershed, which would shift the property from limited office (LO) to community commercial with a conditional overlay (GR-CO) — a change that allows for a broader range of commercial uses. Both city staff and the Zoning and Platting Commission recommend approving it, but a valid petition has been filed in opposition, which raises the bar for what the council needs to approve the change. If you live or work near this Hancock Drive spot, this one's worth watching.

  "item 36 would still pass on a vote of nine to 1 to 1, with councilmember duchen voting no and one abstaining"

  • Neighbors agreed to withdraw valid petition in exchange for 35-foot height cap and prohibition on outdoor entertainment
  • Al Braden thanked Council Member Siegel's office for facilitating the neighborhood agreement
• 37 Postponedunofficial

  C814-2008-0087.02 - South Shore PUD Addition - Conduct a public hearing and approve first reading of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 and amending Ordinance No. 20091217-126 by rezoning property locally known as 1705 and 1717 South Lakeshore Boulevard and 1712 East Riverside Drive (Lady Bird Lake Watershed). 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 grant planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning, as modified. Owner/Applicant: Grayco SS Land 2011, LP and Morrison-Moore Properties, Ltd. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, AICP. Austin Planning, 512-974-1057.

  This is a zoning request to expand the South Shore Planned Unit Development near Lady Bird Lake, covering properties at 1705 and 1717 South Lakeshore Boulevard and 1712 East Riverside Drive. The owners want to shift from East Riverside Corridor zoning to a planned unit development-neighborhood plan designation, which can come with its own set of modified city regulations and possible fee waivers. Both city staff and the Planning Commission recommend approving the change, and this is just the first reading, so there's still a public hearing where neighbors can weigh in.

  "This item is offered as a staff postponement to your may 28th council meeting"

• 38 Passedunofficial

  Authorize an offer of judgment in the matter of Glen and Mindy Shield v. City of Austin (Case No. 1:25-cv-01210) (WDTX) and payment of the judgment if accepted.

  This authorizes the City to make an offer of judgment in the federal lawsuit Glen and Mindy Shield v. City of Austin, and to pay the judgment if the Shields accept it. An offer of judgment is a legal move to resolve a case without going through a full trial. The specific dollar amount isn't listed in the agenda text, so the cost to the City would depend on the terms of any accepted offer.

  "Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted"

  • Litigation chief recommended authorizing a $350,000 offer of judgment under Rule 68
• 39 Passedunofficial

  Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide mobile food vendor inspection services for an initial 13-month term beginning on July 1, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $680,000, with up to four 12-month extension options, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $3,400,000. Funding: This item is projected to result in annual revenue of $680,000 in the Austin Public Health Operating Budget.

  This item would let the city sign on with the Texas Department of State Health Services to handle mobile food vendor inspections — think the food trucks Austin loves — starting July 1, 2026. The initial 13-month term is capped at $680,000, with up to four 12-month extensions bringing the total agreement to no more than $3,400,000, and it's projected to bring in $680,000 a year in revenue for Austin Public Health.

  "Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted"

• 40 Passedunofficial

  Approve a resolution initiating a neighborhood plan amendment to the East Riverside/Oltorf Combined Neighborhood Plan to consider a change to the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) from Specific Regulating District to Mixed-Use for the property located at 1705 and 1717 South Lakeshore Boulevard and 1712 East Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas.

  The Council is kicking off a process to amend the East Riverside/Oltorf Combined Neighborhood Plan, looking at whether to switch the land use designation for three properties along South Lakeshore Boulevard and East Riverside Drive from Specific Regulating District to Mixed-Use. This is the first step that opens the door to potentially different development on these parcels in a fast-changing East Riverside corridor, so neighbors watching that area will want to track where it heads.

  "Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted"

• 41 Results pendingunofficial

  Approve a resolution supporting implementation of the “application rationalization” element of the One ATS initiative and directing the City Manager to postpone any departmental reorganizations or employee transfers associated with the One ATS initiative until such time as Council is presented with sufficient information to justify those aspects of the initiative and until Council affirmatively approves their implementation.

  This resolution backs the "application rationalization" piece of the city's One ATS initiative — essentially streamlining the software and systems Austin uses to get work done. At the same time, it tells the City Manager to hit pause on any department shake-ups or employee transfers tied to One ATS until Council gets enough information to sign off on those moves. In short, Council wants the tech cleanup to proceed but is putting a hold on the people-and-org changes until it gets a fuller picture.

  "item number 41 has been withdrawn"

  • Item withdrawn before the meeting; no speakers were heard on it
• 42 No vote recorded

  Discuss legal issues related to Yogurt Shop criminal cases. (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).

  Council will huddle behind closed doors with the city's attorneys to talk through legal issues tied to the Yogurt Shop criminal cases. This is a private executive session, allowed under the Texas Open Meetings Act for confidential consultation with legal counsel, so the public won't be in the room for this one.