October 22, 2026 Austin City Council Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
October 22, 2026
Speaker Registration
Hybrid Speaker Registration and Rules
Meeting Agenda
Draft Agenda, 862 KB
Final Agenda, 864 KB
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 110 KB
Summary of Changes Memorandum, 727 KB
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers, 818 KB
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 332 KB
Actions Taken By Council
Actions taken by the City Council during the October 22, 2026 meeting
Video
Agenda Items - October 22, 2026
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Item 1 - October 22, 2026
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session meeting of September 22, 2026, regular meeting of September 24, 2026, work session meeting of October 6, 2026, and regular meeting of October 8, 2026.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 108 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 2 - October 22, 2026
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Item 3 - October 22, 2026
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-1 (City Boards) to establish the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex Advisory Board, its responsibilities, and membership. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact because the ordinance only establishes an advisory board.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-003, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 122 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 116 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 4 - October 22, 2026
Approve a settlement in Daniella Tahay 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 2026-2027 Liability Reserve Fund.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 114 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 5 - October 22, 2026
Approve a settlement in Elena Torres v. City of Austin, Cause No. D-1-GN-25-001915 in the 53rd District Court, Travis County, Texas. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Liability Reserve Fund.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 114 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 6 - October 22, 2026
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 4 (Business Regulation and Permit Requirements) to require kennel operators to make their outdoor spaces escape-proof and to create an offense and penalty. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The proposed amendment is intended for private boarding facilities and does not impact City facilities.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-006, Agenda Backup: Affordability Impact Statement, PDF, 705 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-006, Agenda Backup: Anti-Dig Dog Safety Standards Benchmarking, PDF, 680 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-006, Agenda Backup: Austin Kennels Contact Research, PDF, 730 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-006, Agenda Backup: Dog Boarding Facilities Memo, PDF, 635 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-006, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 144 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-006, Agenda Backup: Engagement Summary - Kennel Dig Guard, PDF, 1.4 MB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-006, Agenda Backup: Kennel Dig Guard Presentation, PDF, 2.2 MB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 100 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-006, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance V2 Clean, PDF, 180 KB, posted 10/19/2026
20261022-006, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance V2 Redlined, PDF, 181 KB, posted 10/19/2026
Item 7 - October 22, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of a Place-Based Enhancement Affordable Space economic development agreement with Waverly North, LLC, to provide and maintain no-cost nonprofit office space for housing stability services, for a total amount not to exceed $864,210 over a 10-year term. Funding: $864,210 is contingent upon future appropriations to the Economic Incentive Reserve Fund.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 140 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 8 - October 22, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of a Place-Based Enhancement Cultural Preservation economic development agreement with Esther’s Follies to support its continued operation as a live performance venue, for a total amount not to exceed $182,664 over a five-year term to support retention of this local legacy creative sector business. Funding: $35,100 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Economic Incentive Reserve Fund. Funding for future award payments will be contingent upon future appropriations to the reserve fund.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 135 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 9 - October 22, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of a Place-Based Enhancement Cultural Preservation economic development agreement with Escuelita del Alma to support its continued operation as a childcare provider, for a total amount not to exceed $84,390 over a five-year term to support retention of this local legacy business. Funding: $16,216 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Economic Incentive Reserve Fund. Funding for future award payments will be contingent upon future appropriations to the reserve fund.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 134 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 10 - October 22, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of a Place-Based Enhancement Cultural Preservation economic development agreement with Downtown Grocery LLC, d/b/a Royal Blue Grocery, to support its continued operation as a downtown neighborhood grocery, for a total amount not to exceed $82,077 over a five-year term to support retention of this local legacy business. Funding: $15,214 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Economic Incentive Reserve Fund. Funding for future award payments will be contingent upon future appropriations to the reserve fund.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 135 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 11 - October 22, 2026
Approve a resolution adopting the Community Wildfire Protection Plan Update. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-011, Agenda Backup: Community Wildfire Protection Plan, PDF, 105.9 MB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-011, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 97 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 131 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 12 - October 22, 2026
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026C, in the par amount of $5,000,000 to fund Austin Water’s waterline services replacement program and approve related documents. Funding: Fiscal Year 2026-2027 debt service requirements for the proposed bond issuance are included in the 2026-2027 Approved Budget of the Combined Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-012, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 628 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-012, Agenda Backup: Escrow Agreement 2026C, PDF, 649 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-012, Agenda Backup: Paying Agent Agreement 2026C, PDF, 728 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 119 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 13 - October 22, 2026
Approve a resolution authorizing the issuance by Moore’s Crossing Municipal Utility District of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $7,600,000 to be used for water distribution, wastewater collection, and drainage facilities in the district and costs of issuing the bonds. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-013, Agenda Backup: Draft Moore's Crossing MUD Point of Sale, PDF, 5.6 MB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-013, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 78 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-013, Agenda Backup: Exhibit 1 - Bond Order, PDF, 1,013 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 107 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 14 - October 22, 2026
Approve a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $2,300,000 to be used for water, wastewater and drainage improvements in the district and related engineering costs and costs of issuing the bonds. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-014, Agenda Backup: Draft Pilot Knob MUD No. 2 Point of Sale, PDF, 1.9 MB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-014, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 80 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 109 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 15 - October 22, 2026
Approve a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2026A, in an amount not to exceed $2,480,000 to be used for constructing road improvements in the district. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-015, Agenda Backup: Draft Pilot Knob No. 2 Point of Sale, PDF, 1.9 MB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-015, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 81 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 108 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 16 - October 22, 2026
Approve a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $4,400,000 to be used for water, wastewater, and drainage improvements in the district and related engineering costs and costs of issuing the bonds. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-016, Agenda Backup: Draft Pilot Knob MUD No. 3 Point of Sale, PDF, 2.2 MB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-016, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 87 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 108 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 17 - October 22, 2026
Approve a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2026A, in an amount not to exceed $3,875,000 to be used for constructing road improvements in the district and related engineering costs and costs of issuing the bonds. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-017, Agenda Backup: Draft Pilot Knob MUD No. 3 Point of Sale, PDF, 2.2 MB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-017, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 87 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 108 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 18 - October 22, 2026
Approve a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 5 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $2,245,000 to be used for constructing road improvements in the District and related engineering costs and costs of issuing the bonds. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-018, Agenda Backup: Draft Pilot Knob MUD No. 5 Point of Sale, PDF, 1.9 MB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-018, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 87 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 108 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 19 - October 22, 2026
Authorize a contract for Hexagon Enterprise Asset Management software platform, to manage vertical infrastructure assets, for Austin Water with Thundercat Technology, LLC, for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $266,200 with up to two one-year extension options in estimated amounts of $449,300 and $374,900, respectively, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,090,400. Funding: $266,200 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 137 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 20 - October 22, 2026
Authorize a contract for engineering services for the 2026 Reservoir Improvement Program Contract for Austin Water with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000. Funding: $10,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-020, Agenda Backup: Evaluation Matrix, PDF, 223 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-020, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 329 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 121 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 21 - October 22, 2026
Authorize a contract for construction services for the Ullrich Water Treatment Plant Inherently Safer Disinfection Conversion for Austin Water with MGC Contractors in the amount of $81,555,085 plus an $8,155,509 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $89,710,594. Funding: $89,710,594 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. District(s) Affected: District 8.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-021, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 745 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-021, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 110 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 120 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 22 - October 22, 2026
Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued I Belong in Austin program administration, to reduce residential displacement and prevent homelessness, for Austin Housing with El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission, to increase the amount by $2,250,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $24,050,000. Funding: $2,250,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Housing.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 137 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 23 - October 22, 2026
Authorize four contracts for copper sunset services, to migrate legacy copper lines to modern, alternative telecommunications services, for all City departments with 22nd Century Technologies, Inc.; Granite Telecommunications, LLC; Level 3 Financing Inc. d/b/a Level 3 Telecom Holdings, LLC, A Lumen Technologies Company; and T-Mobile USA Inc. d/b/a T-Mobile, each for an initial term of three years in an estimated amount of $2,319,000 with up to two one-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $757,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,833,000, divided among the contractors. Funding: $100,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Technology Services. $785,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budgets of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 24 - October 22, 2026
Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued NetBrain Software Platform services used for network management for Austin Energy and Austin Aviation with FreeIt Data Solutions Inc. to extend the term for one year for an additional $423,110 and to add another one-year extension option for an additional $423,109 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,034,943. Funding: $245,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. $100,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 25 - October 22, 2026
Authorize five contracts for three-phase distribution pad-mount transformers designed for underground distribution electrical facilities for Austin Energy with CribProcure Inc., Kllen Group America, Inc., Techline Inc., Texas Electric Cooperatives, and Texas Meter & Device Co. LLC d/b/a Texas Meter & Device, for an initial term of two years in an estimated amount of $20,000,000 with up to three one-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $10,000,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $50,000,000, divided among the contractors. Funding: $10,000,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 139 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 26 - October 22, 2026
Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued internet-based telecommunication services for Austin Energy with Windstream Holding Inc. d/b/a Windstream, to extend the term for one year for an additional $100,000 and add another one-year extension option for an additional $100,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $717,000. Funding: $100,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 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
20261022-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 27 - October 22, 2026
Authorize an amendment to the construction contract for the Airport Expansion and Development Program Utility Infrastructure Campus Wide Project for Austin Aviation with Sundt/Archer Western, to increase the amount by $224,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $344,000,000. Funding: $224,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation. District(s) Affected: District 2.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 28 - October 22, 2026
Authorize a contract for a comparison microscope, used to compare markings on bullets, cartridge cases, and toolmarks, for Austin Forensic Science with Thomas Scientific LLC d/b/a Thomas Scientific, in an amount not to exceed $109,733. Funding: $101,202 is available from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division, Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant, Crime Lab Enhancement Project. $8,531 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Forensic Science.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 120 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 29 - October 22, 2026
Authorize a contract for fire hose inspection and testing for Austin Fire with Fire Catt LLC for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $76,500 with up to four one-year extension options each in variable amounts for a total contract amount not to exceed $427,500. Funding: $76,500 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Fire. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 137 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 30 - October 22, 2026
Authorize a contract for material rate studies to track progress toward the City’s zero-waste goal for Austin Resource Recovery with Resource Recycling Systems, Inc. d/b/a RRS for an initial term of three years in an estimated amount of $1,050,000 with up to three additional one-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $350,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,100,000. Funding: $350,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 155 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 31 - October 22, 2026
Authorize a contract for a policy and compliance management platform and related services to distribute and track department policies, document employee training, and support accreditation and audit readiness for all City departments with PowerDMS Inc. d/b/a Innovative Data Solutions Inc., for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $144,000 with up to four one-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $144,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $720,000. Funding: $93,000 is available in the Operating Budget of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 136 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 32 - October 22, 2026
Authorize a contract for Microsoft Unified Support services to provide reactive and advisory support, training and readiness, and risk mitigation for Austin Technology Services with Microsoft Corp., for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000. Funding: $1,500,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 119 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 33 - October 22, 2026
Authorize a contract for workers’ compensation medical management services to administer the City’s physician panel, manage medical costs, and support employee return to work for Austin Human Resources with Injury Management Organization, for an initial term of two years in an estimated amount of $2,900,000 with up to three one-year extension options each in variable amounts for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,590,000. Funding: $1,450,000 is available in the Workers’ Compensation Fund of Austin Human Resources. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 56 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 34 - October 22, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of a Fourth Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Minorities for Equality in Economy, Education, Liberty, and Justice, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation, on behalf of Austin Public Health, for approximately 738 square feet of City-owned office space located at 403 ½ East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, for a term of five years, with one five-year option to extend, for an annual lease rate of $100. Funding: This item is projected to result in revenue of $100 in the Operating Budget of Austin Public Health. District(s) Affected: District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-034, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 3.7 MB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 123 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 35 - October 22, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire, on behalf of Austin Water's Wildlands Conservation as part of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve (BCP), in fee simple approximately 3.9924 acres and 2.8968 acres (6.8892 acres total) of land generally located south of Ranch Road 2222, west of Oakwood Cove at Beverly Hills Drive in Austin, Travis County, Texas 78731, from Russell G. Coffee a/k/a Russell Graham Coffee and Christine Coffee Baker, as Co-Independent Executors of the Estate of Robert Franklin Coffee, deceased, in Travis County, Texas, Probate Case No. C-1-PB-21-001404 for a total amount not to exceed $3,676,000, including closing costs. Funding: $3,676,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Financial Services.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-035, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 3.8 MB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 119 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 36 - October 22, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of twelve advertising agreements with Clear Channel Outdoor, Lamar Advertising Company, Waterloo Media, iHeart Radio, Telemundo, Univision, KVUE-TV, KXAN-TV, Austin American-Statesman, Google, Meta, and Ground Truth, for public outreach campaigns associated with the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant, the Construction Partnership Program, Vision Zero Program, the Safe Streets for All Grant, Community Services, and GetThere ATX in a total amount not to exceed $2,337,000. Funding: $437,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works, $1,810,000 out of the Climate Reduction Implementation Grant, and $90,000 from the Safe Street for All grant within the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-036, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 201 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 115 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 37 - October 22, 2026
Approve Service Extension Request No. 6451 for wastewater service to a 2.85-acre tract located at 1107 Castle Ridge Road within the City’s Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s two-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction and Austin Water’s wastewater service area. This action concerns land located within the Barton Springs Zone. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The property owner will pay the related infrastructure costs to connect to Austin Water’s wastewater system.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-037, Agenda Backup: Location Map, PDF, 1.6 MB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-037, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 1.8 MB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-037, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 357 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 38 - October 22, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Agreement for Wholesale Wastewater Utility Service for the Comanche Canyon Ranch Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Planned Unit Development with Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17 (WCID 17), allowing Austin Water to receive untreated wastewater for treatment, in place of treated wastewater currently provided under the existing agreement. This amendment supports WCID 17’s evaluation of decommissioning its treatment facility and reflects Austin Water’s ability to accommodate the operational change without additional efforts or cost. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. WCID 17 will assume the costs for decommissioning its Comanche Canyon Ranch Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-038, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 808 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 148 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 39 - October 22, 2026
Approve appointments and certain related waivers to boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies, and to public facility corporations; removal and replacement of members; and amendments to board and commission bylaws.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-039, Agenda Backup: Nominations and Waivers, PDF, 92 KB, posted 10/19/2026
20261022-039, Agenda Backup: Nominations and Waivers V2, PDF, 94 KB, posted 10/20/2026
20261022-039, Agenda Backup: Nominations and Waivers V3, PDF, 94 KB, posted 10/22/2026
20261022-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 108 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 40 - October 22, 2026
Approve a resolution affirming Council’s commitment to support workers and directing the City Manager to develop and incentivize a qualified, local workforce in certain Convention Center contracts. Council Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member José Velásquez.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20261022-040, PDF, 812 KB, posted 10/22/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-040, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 625 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-040, Agenda Backup: Letter of Support 1, PDF, 12.0 MB, posted 10/22/2026
20261022-040, Agenda Backup: Letter of Support 2, PDF, 38 KB, posted 10/22/2026
20261022-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 94 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 41 - October 22, 2026
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to Austin Sister Cities International's Austin-Taichung 40th Anniversary Celebration held at the Asian American Resource Center on September 19, 2026. Council Sponsors: Council Member Marc Duchen, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member José Velásquez.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-041, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 106 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-041, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 197 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-041, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 112 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-041, Agenda Late Backup: Revised Fiscal Note, PDF, 257 KB, posted 10/22/2026
Item 42 - October 22, 2026
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare an ordinance for Council consideration authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement that would permit the encroachment into the public right-of-way of Grove Boulevard by a proposed elevated walkway to be constructed, operated, and maintained by Ecology Action of Texas and waiving the application and application fee requirements of City Code Section 14-11-51 (Application and Approval) for the agreement. Council Sponsors: Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Mayor Pro Tem José ''Chito'' Vela.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-042, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 170 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-042, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 222 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-042, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 127 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 43 - October 22, 2026
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to Sunday Sessions ATX's 2026 Sunday Sessions by Legacy on a Plate held at the Waterloo Park on October 11, 2026. Council Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-043, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 106 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-043, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 827 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-043, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 113 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 44 - October 22, 2026
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Texas Department of Transportation, and other partners to prioritize safety, walking, biking, and transit in proposed Parmer Lane (Farm to Market Road 734) improvements, and to advocate for a full environmental review of any proposal for the corridor. Council Sponsors: Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-044, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 178 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-044, Agenda Backup: Letter of Support 1, PDF, 181 KB, posted 10/22/2026
20261022-044, Agenda Backup: Letter of Support 2, PDF, 1.0 MB, posted 10/22/2026
20261022-044, Agenda Backup: Letter of Support 3, PDF, 59 KB, posted 10/22/2026
20261022-044, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 45 - October 22, 2026
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to establish a reporting and tracking process, provide quarterly reports to Council, provide updates regarding legislative efforts, convene a sub-quorum of Council Members to guide legislative objectives, address concerns from community organizations, and establish a community advisory group related to the implementation of the No Wrong Door initiative. Council Sponsors: Public Health Committee .
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-045, Agenda Backup: Committee Action Report, PDF, 601 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-045, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 660 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-045, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-045, Agenda Late Backup: Draft Resolution V2 Clean, PDF, 672 KB, posted 10/22/2026
20261022-045, Agenda Late Backup: Draft Resolution V2 Redline, PDF, 650 KB, posted 10/22/2026
Item 46 - October 22, 2026
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide data on the outcomes of each City social services contract, to provide an understanding of the geographical distribution of those individuals and families being served by the City’s social services contracts and report back to Council. Council Sponsors: Public Health Committee .
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-046, Agenda Backup: Committee Action Report, PDF, 1.0 MB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-046, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 587 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-046, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 94 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 47 - October 22, 2026
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed in support of Austin Watershed Protection’s Barton Creek - Oak Acres Creek Flood Risk Reduction Project, for the public use of flood mitigation and to improve roadway access to the neighborhood during large storm events requiring the acquisition of a public utility easement consisting of .0498 of one acre (1,308 square foot) and a temporary working space easement consisting of 0.0300 of one acre (1,308 square foot), both being out of the Thomas Anderson Survey No. 17, Abstract No. 2, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 24-B, resubdivision of a portion of Oak Acres, a subdivision of record in Book 9, Page 91, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 24-B conveyed to Luis Gonzalez and Maria Calleja by Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien dated February 14, 2025, as recorded in Document Number 2025016716, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently collectively appraised at $7,992, subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owners of the needed property are Luis Gonzalez and Maria Calleja. The property is located at 5673 Oak Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78735. The general route of the project is from 5677 Oak Boulevard to 5600 Oak Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78735. Funding: $7,992 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Watershed Protection. District(s) Affected: District 8.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-047, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 82 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-047, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 2.2 MB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-047, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 1.8 MB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-047, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 2.8 MB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-047, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 116 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 48 - October 22, 2026
The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors’ meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following the adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting, the City Council will reconvene. This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-048, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 112 KB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 49 - October 22, 2026
Conduct a public hearing in accordance with Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 26 and consider a resolution authorizing a change in use of dedicated parkland, known as Country Club Creek West Greenbelt, to permanently use approximately 121,156 square feet of parkland in order to construct, operate, maintain, and repair roadway and associated improvements. Funding: This item includes a mitigation payment in the amount of $1,368,050 and $107,735 in the form of park improvements from Austin Transportation and Public Works to Austin Parks and Recreation and, as a result, there is no impact to the General Fund. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-049, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 94 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-049, Agenda Backup: Memorandum of Understanding, PDF, 21.3 MB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-049, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 119 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-049, Agenda Backup: Survey, PDF, 1.4 MB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 50 - October 22, 2026
C14-2026-0026 - Phoenix Motor Works - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1125 and 1127 West 6th Street (Lady Bird Lake Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to limited industrial service-planned development area-neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant limited industrial service-planned development area-neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: SDC PMW, LLC. Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Austin Planning, 512-974-7620. District(s) Affected: District 9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-050, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 3.2 MB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-050, Agenda Backup: Public Comment, PDF, 680 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-050, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 97 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-050, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 8.8 MB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 51 - October 22, 2026
C14-2026-0019 - Dalton Airport Overlay Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 1019 Dalton Lane (Carson Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To zone from interim-rural residence (I-RR) combining district zoning to limited industrial service (LI) district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Recommendation: To grant limited industrial service-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: HPI Acquisition, LLC. Agent: Winstead PC (Micah King). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Austin Planning, 512-974-7620 District(s) Affected: District 2.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-051, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 2.1 MB, posted 10/20/2026
20261022-051, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 96 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-051, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 6.3 MB, posted 10/16/2026
Item 52 - October 22, 2026
Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued performance and employee engagement software licenses, assessments, and training for all City departments with Gallup, Inc., to extend the term by two years and increase the amount by $1,257,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,351,000. Funding: $233,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budgets of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-052, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 55 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-052, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action v2, PDF, 118 KB, posted 10/19/2026
Item 53 - October 22, 2026
Approve a resolution casting a vote for Na’Cole Thompson as the Region 10 director of the Texas Municipal League. Council Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Krista Laine, Mayor Kirk Watson, Mayor Pro Tem José ''Chito'' Vela.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20261022-053, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 149 KB, posted 10/16/2026
20261022-053, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 47 KB, posted 10/16/2026
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