City of Austin City Council met Nov. 20

Zohaib “Zo” Qadri, District 9 Council Member

Jan 25, 2026

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City of Austin City Council met Nov. 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES

The following represents the actions taken by the Austin City Council in the order they occurred during the meeting. While the minutes are not in sequential order, all agenda items were discussed. The City Council of Austin, Texas, convened in a regular meeting on Thursday, November 20,2025, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX and via videoconference.

PROCLAMATIONS

Proclamation -Transgender Day of Remembrance -To be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes

Proclamation Figure it Out Agency Day -To be presented by Council Member Jost Velasquez

Proclamation Imam Islam Mossaad Day To be presented by Council Member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri

Distinguished Service Award Luz Lozano To be presented by Council Member Josd “Chito” Vela

Proclamation Open Door Preschool’s 50th Anniversary Day -To be presented by Council Member Jose “Chito” Vela

Mayor Watson called the Council Meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Council Member Harper-Madison appeared via videoconference.

CONSENT AGENDA

The following items were acted on by one motion.

1. Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council Budget Adoption Meeting of August 13, 2025, Work Session of October 21. 2025, Regular meeting of October 23,2025, and Regular meeting of November 6.2025.

The motion to approve the minutes of the Austin City Council Budget Adoption Meeting of August 13,2025, Work Session of October 21, 2025, Regular meeting of October 23, 2025, and Regular meeting of November 6, 2025, was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

2. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 14-2 (Public Markets), Article 2 (People’s Renaissance Market) to define director and replace all references to the director of the Parks and Recreation Department with the Director of Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. or successor department or office. Funding: This is an administrative change, there is no fiscal impact.

Ordinance No. 20251120-002 was approved on consent on Council Member Vel?squez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

3. Authorize negotiation and execution of an aniendment to the contract with artist Reginald C. Adams/Reginald C. Adams LLC for artwork for the Longhorn Dam Multimodal Improvements Art iii Public Places Project in an amount not to exceed $190,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $380,000. Funding: $190,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works.

The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the contract with artist Reginald C. Adams/Reginald C. Adams LLC was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

Items 4,5 and 6 were pulled for discussion.

7. Approve a resolution declaring the City’s official intent to reimburse itsel f from proceeds oftax-exempt general obligation debt in the total amount of $27,600,000 to fund the Austin Public Safety Handheld Radio Modernization Project. Funding: Funding is available from tax-exempt general obligation debt to be issued August 2026 or later.

Resolution No. 20251120-007 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

8. Approve an ordinance finding that city board and commission bylaws must be updated to reflect current state law and city procedures regarding open meetings and to incorporate changes made to chapter 2-1 (city boards) in ordinance no. 20250227-004: finding that such an update is best done simultaneously for all city boards and commissions subject to city code chapter 2-1 (city boards); waiving subsection (2) of city code section 2-1-8 (council audit and finance committee) and subsection (b) of city code section 2- 1-44 (meeting procedures), and authorizing the city clerk to make conforming changes to board and commission bylaws, agendas, and public meeting notices. Funding: this item has no fiscal impact.

Ordinance No. 20251120-008 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

9. Approve a resolution authorizing the Circuit Events Local Organizing Committee to act on behalf of the City for the Texas Major Events Reimbursement Program for the purpose of conducting economic studies. submitting applications, and submitting any required funding to the Texas Office of the Governor for the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC events to be held at the Circuit of the Americas facility. Funding: The Circuit Events Local Organizing Committee is responsible for all funds required to be submitted to the State. No fiscal impact to the City. District(s) Affected: District 2.

Resolution No. 20251120-009 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

10. Approve a resolution nominating Samsung Austin Semiconductor. LLC, located at 12100 Samsung Boulevard, Austin. Texas, 78754, for designation by the Texas Governor’s Economic Development and Tourism Office as a single Texas Enterprise Project in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2303. Funding: The City is only required to provide a nomination and is not obligated to provide any funds or incentives. District(s) Affected: District 1.

Resolution No. 20251120-010 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

11. Authorize negotiation and execution of an economic development Place-Based Enhancement Program agreement with Balance Dance Studios LLC for a total amount not to exceed $547,623. Funding: $547,623 is contingent upon approval of the Proposed Economic Development Department’s Economic Incentive Reserve Fund Budgets. District(s) Affected: District 5.

The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an economic development Place-Based Enhancement Program agreement with Balance Dance Studios LLC was approved on consent on Council Member Veldsquez’§ motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

12. Authorize negotiation and execution of an economic development Place-Based Enhancement agreement with The Hideout for a total amount not to exceed $163,341. $163,341 from Fiscal Year 2027 -2036 in the Economic Incentive Reserve Fund Budget. Funding $163,341 is contingent upon approval of the Proposed Economic Development Department’s Economic Incentive Reserve Fund Budgets. District(s) Affected: District 3, District 9.

The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an economic development Place-Based Enhancement agreement with The Hideout was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’§ second on an 11-0 vote.

13. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Workforce Greater Austin Area Workforce Board d/b/a Workforce Solutions Capital Area Workforce Development Board to pledge eligible local childcare funds through a Child Care Local Match Contribution Agreement for a total amount not to exceed $1,585,476. Funding: This match comes from existing child care contracts already funded by the City. This item has no fiscal impact.

The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Workforce Greater Austin Area Workforce Board, doing business as Workforce Solutions Capital Area Workforce Development Board, was approved on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

14. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the membership agreement with the Electric Power Research Institute to add an additional $120.000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,320,000, Funding: $360,000 is available in tile Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.

The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the membership agreement with the Electric Power Research Institute was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

15. Approve a resolution appointing Joseph Gonzales to fill a vacancy on the board of directors of the Austin Public Facilities Corporation. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. Resolution No. 20251120-015 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

16. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to an interlocal agreement, and all other documents necessary or desirable, with the Austin Public Facilities Corporation for improvements to the property located at 712 East Huntland Drive, to add one-time funding in an amount not to exceed $14,098,750, for a revised total amount not to exceed $55,848,750. Funding: $14,098,750 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water, District(s) Affected: District 4.

The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to an interlocal agreement, and all other documents necessary or desirable, with the Austin Public Facilities Corporation was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

17. Authorize a contract for a job order assignment for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Replacement Maintenance Storage project for Austin Aviation with Warden Construction Company, in an amount not to exceed $700,000. Funding: $700,000 is available iii the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation. District(s) Affected: District 2.

The motion authorizing a contract with Warden Construction Company was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

18. Authorize a contract for a waste and collection services digital platform for customers to view their collection schedules and schedule bulk, brush, household, and hazardous waste collection for Austin Resource Recovery with Routeware TopCo, LLC for a term o f three years in an amount not to exceed S594,000, Funding: $176,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.

The motion authorizing a contract with Routeware TopCo, LLC, was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

19. Authorize a contract for construction services for the Backup Control Center Uninterruptible Power Supply System Replacement Project for Austin Energy with Fakouri Electrical Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $629,199, plus a $60,000 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $689,199. Funding: $689,199 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy.

The motion authorizing a contract with Fakouri Electrical Engineering, Inc., was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

20. Authorize a contract for Wallace and Tiernan parts for critical water and wastewater equipment for Austin Water with Environmental Improvements, Inc. for an initial term of two years with up to three 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,261,600. Funding: $231,293 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.

The motion authorizing a contract with Environmental Improvements, Inc., was approved on Council Member Veldsquez’§ motion, Council Member Qadri’§ second on an 11-0 vote.

21. Authorize a contract for construction services fur the Northwest Area Lift Station Improvements: Four Points Center Lift Station project for Austin Capital Delivery Services with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., in the amount of $3,774,900, plus a S377,490 contingency, toi- a total contract amount not to exceed $4,152.390. Funding: $4,152,390 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. District(s) Affected: District 10.

The motion authorizing a contract with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

22. Authorize a contract for construction services for the Cargo Avenue Reconstruction and Waterline Relocation Project with Cash Construction Co., Inc.. in the amount of $6,312,178, plus a S631,218 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,943,396. Funding: $578,515 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation. $6,364,882 is available in the Capital Budget 01-Austin Water. District(s) Affected: District 2.

The motion authorizing a contract with Cash Construction Co., Inc., was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

23. Authorize a contract for engineering services for Project Management Staff Augmentation Services for Water and Wastewater Projects and General Civil Engineering Projects with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc., for Category I Water and Wastewater Projects and HDR Engineering, Inc., for Category 2 General Civil Engineering Projects in an amount not to exceed $ 12,000,000. Funding: $12,000,000 is available in the Capital and/or Operating Budgets of various City departments.

The motion authorizing a contract with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc., was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

24. Authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the Center Street Pump Station Replacement and Electrical Improvements project for Austin Capital Delivery Services with CDM Smith, Inc,, to increase the contract amount by $6,000.000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $12,000,000. Funding: $6,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.

The motion authorizing an amendment to the contract with CDM Smith, Inc., was approved on consent on Council Member Veldsquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

25. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for a customer support plan including critical maintenance and technical support for the Greater Austin Travis County Regional Radio System for Austin Technology Services with Motorola Solutions Inc. d/b/a Motorola, for an initial term of two years with up to two 2-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $30,600,000. Funding: $4,618,151 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services.

The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with Motorola Solutions Inc., doing business as Motorola, was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

26. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for subscriber hardware. infrastructure equipment, and services to support public safety and public service radio communications for use on the Greater Austin-Travis County Regional Radio System for Austin Technology Services with Motorola Solutions Inc. dba Motorola. for ati initial term of five years with up to five 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $86,000,000. Funding: $2,679,360 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Technology Services.

27. Authorize a contract for a job order assignment for the renovations to support the Ben White Facility Acquisition and Initial Renovations -Suite 350 and 520 project for Austin Facilities Management with Basic IDIQ, Inc., for a total amount not to exceed $2.768,750. Funding: $2,768,750 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Facilities Management. District(s) Affected: District 3.

The motion authorizing a contract with Basic IDIQ, Inc., was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’§ second on an 11- 0 vote.

28. Authorize a contract for a job order assignment for the Austin Police East Substation Renovations project for Austin Facilities Management with Jamail & Smith Construction LP, for a total amount not to exceed $1,218,773. Funding: $1,218,773 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Facilities Management.

The motion authorizing a contract with Jamail & Smith Construction LP was approved on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’§ second on an 11-0 vote.

29. Authorize a contract for a job order assignment for the Hydronic Piping System Coupling Replacement and Insulation Improvement project for Austin Aviation with Warden Construction Corporation, for a total amount not to exceed $1.250,000. Funding: $1.250,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation. District(s) Affected: District 2.

The motion authorizing a contract with Warden Construction Corporation was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

30. Authorize an amendment to the contract for professional design services for the Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project with Studio 8 Architects, Inc., to increase tile contract amount by $2,200,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed S6,561,000. Funding: $2,200,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Parks and Recreation.

Withdrawn.

31. Item removed from the agenda. Line intentionally left blank.

32. Authorize a contract for NetApp products and services, including provision, delivery, installation, configuration, maintenance, and training for storage area networks, for Austin Energy with CDW, LLC dba Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC, CDW Government for an initial term of one year with up to three 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2.993,400. Funding: $686,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.

The motion authorizing a contract with CDW, LLC, doing business as Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC, CDW Government was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

33. Authorize three contracts for security funcing-related products and services for Austin Energy with Tony Parent Enterprises, Inc. dba Allied Fence & Security, Viking Fence Co Ltd, and Woolery Custom Fence Co, each for an initial term of one year with up to two 1 – year extension options in amounts not to exceed $38,310,000, divided among the contractors. Funding: $12,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.

The motion authorizing three contracts with Tony Parent Enterprises, Inc., doing business as Allied Fence & Security, Viking Fence Co Ltd, and Woolery Custom Fence Co, was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

34. Authorize a contract for short-term rental enforcement for Austin Development Services with Deckard Technologies Inc. dba Deckard Technologies, for an initial term of three years with up to two 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $ 1,715,000. Funding: $323,000 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 motion authorizing a contract with Deckard Technologies Inc., doing business as Deckard Technologies, was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

35. Authorize a contract for short-term rental licensing services for Austin Development Services with Deckard Technologies Inc. dba Deckard Technologies, for a term of three years with up to two 1-year extension options iii art amount not to exceed $745,000, Funding: $115,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Development Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.

36. Authorize an amendment to two contracts for continued trash, recycling, and organics collection services for City facilities for all City Departments with Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. dba Texas Disposal Systems and Balcones Recycling Inc., to increase the amount by $500,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $8,078,000. Funding: S500,000 is available in the Operating Budget of various City Departments.

The motion authorizing an amendment to two contracts with Texas Disposal Systems, Inc., doing business as Texas Disposal Systems, and Balcones Recycling Inc. was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

37. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire in fee simple approximately 0.41 acres (17,875 square feet) including an approximately 1,328 square foot house situated in Lots 18 and 19, Block 2 of St. John’s Home Addition, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas. according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Book 4, Page 42 of the Plat Records of Travis County: save and except that portion awarded to the State of Texas under Cause No. 1765, a certified copy of which is recorded in Volume 11599, Page 90 and recorded in Volume 11724, Page 611 of the Real Property Records of Travis County, Texas generally located at 709 Delmar Avenue, Austin, Texas 78752 from Cynthia Mashane Hill Johnson, Independent Executor of the Estate of Albert Louise Clemons Hill, a/k/a Albert Louise Clemons, a/Ida Albert Louise Hill, Deceased: LaKist La’Veon Clemons, also known as LaKist Clemons: and Tirone Clemons for a total amount not to exceed $535,000 including closing costs. Funding: $535,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Housing. District(s) Affected: District 4.

The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire in fee simple approximately 0.41 acres (17,875 square feet) including an approximately 1,328 square foot house situated in Lots 18 and 19, Block 2 of St. John’s Home Addition, a subdivision in Travis County, Teras, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Book 4, Page 42 of the Plat Records of Travis County; save and except that portion awarded to the State of Texas under Cause No. 1765, a certified copy of which is recorded in Volume 11599, Page 90 and recorded in Volume 11724, Page 611 of the Real Property Records of Travis County, Texas generally located at 709 Delmar Avenue, Austin, Texas 78752 from Cynthia Mashane Hill Johnson, Independent Executor of the Estate of Albert Louise Clemons Hill, a/k/a Albert Louise Clemons, a/k/a Albert Louise Hill, Deceased; LaKist La’Veon Clemons, also known as LaKist Clemons; and Tirone Clemons was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

38. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to execute a lease agreement with Travis County Healthcare District dba Central Health for a term of 17 months for approximately 64,978 square feet of temporary staging area situated in the James Burleson Survey No. 19, Abstract No. 4 in Travis County, Texas and being a portion of a called 56.482 acre tract of land described as Tract 3, in a deed to the City of Austin. as recorded in Document No. 2018037834, of the Official Public Records of Travis County Texas. Funding: This item is projected to result in additional rent revenue of S 12,520 in the current Fiscal Year and $14.085 in the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 of the Capital Budget of Austin Financial Services. District(s) Affected: District I.

The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to execute a lease agreement with Travis County Healthcare District, doing business as Central Health, was approved on consent on Council Member Vel*squez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

39. Authorize negotiation and execution of a lease agreement with Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 for approximately 10,000 square feet of land located at 19915 FM 973 North, Coupland, Texas 78615 for the installation and operation of a communications tower, radio equipment shelter, and associated improvements, together with an access driveway and utility corridor, for an initial lease term of 20 years plus two additional 10- year extension options, at no cost to the City. This property is located outside of the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.

The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a lease agreement with Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

40. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire approximately 2.172 acres (94,634 square feet) of sidewalk. trail, and recreational easement, generally located at 11201 Parkfield Drive, Austin, Texas 78758 from Protestant Episcopal Church Council of the Diocese of Texas, a Texas non-profit corporation for a total amount not to exceed $777,428 including closing costs. Funding: $777,428 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Parks and Recreation. District(s) Affected: District 4.

The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire approximately 2.172 acres (94,634 square feet) of sidewalk, trail, and recreational easement, generally located at 11201 Parkfield Drive, Austin, Texas 78758 from Protestant Episcopal Church Council of the Diocese of Texas, a Texas non-profit corporation, was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

41. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Fire Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to accept and appropriate $72,728 in grant funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Assistance to Firefighters Grant, for coronary artery calcium scans. Funding: $72,728 is available from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. A City match of $7,273 is required and is available iii the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Fire Department Operating Budget.

Ordinance No. 20251120-041 was approved on consent on Council Member Vetdsquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

42. Approve an ordinance establishing Homestead Preservation District B in southeast Austin, generally bounded by Interstate 35 to the west, East Ben White Boulevard to the south, Pleasant Valley Road to the east, and the Colorado River and City of Austin boundary to the north and repealing Ordinance No. 20151217-026 related to a previous attempt to create a District B. Fiscal Note: Approval of this item establishes the district and does not have an immediate fiscal impact. Any future financial impact will be determined as necessary and be presented for Council approval at that time.

Ordinance No. 20251120-042 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

43. Approve an ordinance designating Homestead Preservation District C in north Austin, generally bounded by Interstate 35 to the east, Burnet Road to the west, U.S. Highway 290 and Research Boulevard to the south, and Kramer Lane and Rundberg Lane to the north and repealing Ordinance No. 20151217-027 related to a previous attempt to create a Honiestead Preservation District C. Funding: approval of this item establishes the district and does not have an immediate fiscal impact. Any future financial impact will be determined as necessary and be presented for Council approval at that time.

Ordinance No. 20251120-043 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

44. Approve an ordinance designating Homestead Preservation District D in West Campus, generally bounded by Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on the south, West 29th Street ort the north, North Lamar Boulevard on the east, and a western boundary running from Guadalupe Street along West 24th Street, San Gabriel Street, and Rio Grande Street and repeating Ordinance No. 20151217-028 related to a previous attempt to create a Homestead Preservation District D. Funding: approval of this item establishes the district and does not have an immediate fiscal impact. Any future financial impact will be determined as necessary and be presented for Council approval at that time.

Ordinance No. 20251120-044 was approved on consent on Council Member Ve[Asquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on a 10-1 vote. Council Member Duchen voted nay.

The following direction was included without objection:

“Continue monitoring Tract 6.06 Census data for eligibility under Chapter 373A in the Texas Local Government Code and, if eligible in the future, return to Council with a recommendation on whether and how to designate that census tract as a homestead preservation district.

Return to a Housing and Planning Committee meeting in Spring 2026 with an update on any tools recommended by staff to be used in Homestead Preservation Districts. 9,

45. Authorize execution of an agreement with the Austin Firefighters Retirement Fund for access to City employee and retiree group health and welfare benefits. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact as participation is cost-neutral to the City, with no overall expense to the City as a result of such participation.

The motion authorizing the execution of an agreement with the Austin Firefighters Retirement Fund was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’§ second on an 11-0 vote.

46. Authorize execution of an agreement with the City of Austin Employees Retirement System for access to City employee and retiree group health and welfare benefits. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact as participation is cost-neutral to the City. with no overall expense to the City as a result of such participation.

The motion authorizing the execution of an agreement with the City of Austin Employees Retirement System was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

47. Authorize execution of an agreement with the Austin Police Retirement System for access to City employee and retiree group health and welfare benefits. Funding: This item has tic fiscal impact as participation is cost-neutral to the City, with no overall expense to the City as a result of such participation.

The motion authorizing the execution of an agreement with the Austin Police Retirement System was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

48. Approve execution of a four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Austin Firefighters Association relating to wages. hours, and terms and conditions of employment for certain employees of the Austin Fire Department. Funding: $5,663,706 is available in the General Fund Operating Budget. This item is related to Council Items #49 and #50.

Withdrawn.

49. Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Austin Fire Department; creating certain positions: and repealing Ordinance No. 20250813-006 relating to Fire Department classifications and positions. Funding: There is no fiscal impact. This item is related to Items #48 and #50.

Withdrawn.

50. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 202508013-005) to increase appropriations in the Austin Fire Department Operating Budget by the amount of $5,663,706 and decrease the General Fund Operating Budget Other Requirements by $5,663,706 to provide additional funds to cover sworn personnel expenditures related to wages and benefits, revisions to sworn work schedule, and 22 additional positions to increase the department’s authorized strength. Funding: $5,663,706 is available in the General Fund Operating Budget Other Requirements. Related to Items #48 and #49.

Withdrawn.

51. Approve an ordinance amending Exhibit A of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City of Austin Fees, Fines, and other Charges Ordinance (Ordinance No. 20250813-004) to amend the fees for food establishment permits. Funding: The item is projected to increase unrealized revenue by $ 1,972,600 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Withdrawn.

52. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Resource Recovery Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to accept and appropriate $35.000 in grant funds from Keep Austin Beautiful for the purchase and installation of public litter and recycling containers. Funding: $35,000 is available from Keep Austin Beautiful. A City funding match is not required.

Ordinance No. 20251120-052 was approved on consent on Council Member Veldsquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

53. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Technology Services Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to increase appropriations by $27,600,000 for the Austin Public Safety handheld radio modernization project. Funding: Funding is available from the future issuance of tax-exempt general obligation bonds.

Ordinance No. 20251120-053 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

54. Approve execution of a collaboration agreement with stakeholders related to field testing for an Aquifer Storage & Recovery project in Bastrop County. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. Should the project move forward, the future financial impact will be determined as specific funding needs are presented to City Council in alignment with Austin Water’s 5-year Capital Improvement Plan.

Withdrawn.

ITEMS FROM COUNCIL

55. Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen 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.

The following appointments and certain related waivers were approved on consent on Council Member Veldsquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11- 0 vote.

Nominations

Board/Nominee

Arts Commission

Bailey Pownall

Joint Inclusion Committee

Craig MeNary Early

Joint Inclusion Committee (Alternate)

Dulce Castaneda

Joint Sustainabilitv Committee

Iris Suddaby

Removals

College Student Commission

Dominic Polidor

Waivers

Approve a waiver of the attendance requirement in Section 2-1-26 of the City Code for the service of Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch on Commission on Immigrant Affairs. The waiver includes absences through today’s date.

56. Approve a resolution casting the City’s votes in the Travis Central Appraisal District Board of Directors election. Council Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Jost “Chito” Vela, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Marc Duchen.

Resolution No. 20251120-056 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

57. Approve a resolution casting the City’s votes iii the Williamson Central Appraisal District Board of Directors election. Council Sponsors: Council Member Krista Laine, Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Marc Duchen, Council Member Paige Ellis.

Resolution No. 20251120-057 was approved on consent on Council Member Veldsquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

58. Approve a resolution to develop policies related to financial accountability and transparency for Council offices including processes and procedures related to the reporting of office holder expenses and purchasing controls with support from Austin Financial Services and the City Attorney’s Office, and directing the Audit and Finance Committee to report back to Council. Council Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Jost “Chito” Vela, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Jost Veldsquez, Council Member Marc Duchen, Council Member Mike Siegel, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Paige Ellis.

Resolution No. 20251120-058 was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

AGENDA ADDENDUM

76. Approve a resolution related to implementing financial best practices to strengthen the annual City Budget adoption process. Council Sponsors: Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Jose “Chito” Vela, Council Member Marc Duclien.

Resolution No. 20251120-076 was approved on consent on Council Member Veldsquez’s motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

EMINENT DOMAIN

The following items were acted on by one motion.

59. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Lady Bird Lake CKT1015 Project in support of the Interstate Highway 35 (IH-35) Capital Express Lady Bird Lake Project for the public use of relocating various utility structures requiring the acquisition of an electric easement consisting of 0.0917 of one acre (3,994 square foot) of a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement, out of Outlot 56, Division “O”, City of Austin, Travis County. Texas, being a portion of Lot 1, Amended Plat of Lots 1 -6, Block 1, Resubdivision of Lot 1, Block 1, Magnolia Addition, a subdivision of record in Document No. 200700182. Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 1 conveyed to ESR Development, Incorporated by Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien dated June 11,2007, as recorded iii Document No. 2007114168, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas and by Condominium Declaration for 41 Waller Lofts, A Condominium dated September 7,2007, as recorded in Document No. 2007167267. Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas; currently appraised at $503,093 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the property is 41 Waller Lofts Condominium Association, Incorporated. The property is located at 41 Waller Street, Austin, Texas, 78702. The general route of the project is along IH-35 from Holly Street to State Highway 71/Ben White Boulevard. Funding: $503,093 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. District(s) Affected: District 3.

Resolution No. 20251120-059 was approved on Council Member Siegel’s motion, Council Member Ellis’ second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Vela was off the dais.

60. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Lady Bird Lake CKT1015 Project iii support of the Interstate Highway 35 (IH-35) Capital Express Lady Bird Lake Project for the public use of relocating various utility structures requiring the acquisition of permanent electric transmission and distribution easement consisting of 0.0191 of one acre (832 square foot) easement out of Outlot 55. Division “O”, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 18, Block 2, Elm Grove, a subdivision of record in Book 2, Page 241, Plat Records, Travis County. Texas, said Lot 18 conveyed to 1106 Lambie, LLC by Cash General Warranty Deed dated November 25, 2013, as recorded in Document Number 2013213039, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas. and by Declaration of Lambie Homes Condominiums dated May 19, 2015, as recorded in Document Number 2015079411, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas; currently appraised at $95,021 subject to an increase iii value based on updated appraisal(s), Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the property is the former Board of Directors of Lambie Homes Condominium Association (Michael William Vanman, Erik H. Pak, Andrew N. Harris, and Lambie Investment Group LLC). The property is located at 1106 Lambie Street, Austin, Texas 78702. The general route of the project is along I-35 from Holly Street to State Highway 71/Ben White Boulevard. Funding: $95,021 is available in the Capital Budget ofAustin Energy. District(s) Affected: District 3.

Resolution No. 20251120-060 was approved on Council Member Siegel’s motion, Council Member Ellis’ second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Vela was off the dais.

61. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the LBL CKT1015 Project in support of the Interstate Highway 35 (IH-35) Capital Express Lady Bird Lake Project for the public use of relocating various utility structures requiring the acquisition of permanent electric transmission and distribution easement consisting of 0.0040 of one acre (174 square foot) of a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement, out of Outlot 55, Division “O”, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot IZA, Resubdivision of Lots 11 and 12, Block 3, Elm Grove Addition. a subdivision of record in Book 13, Page 61, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 12A being described as a Declaration of Condominium Regime for 48 Waller Street Condominiums dated February 11,2017, as recorded in Document Number 2017036860. Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, same being a portion of Unit A in said Condominium Regime. said Unit A conveyed to Jason S. Goss, Justin Atwell Goss, and Courtney Camille Goss, all Individually and as Members of 48 Waller Street Condominium Association, Inc., by Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien dated June 20, 2017, as recorded in Document Number 2017100009. Official Public Records. Travis County, Texas. currently appraised at $ 19,009 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisal(s). a Special Commissioner’s award. negotiated settlement or judgment. The owners of the needed property are Jason S. Goss. Justin Atewell Goss, Courtney Camille Goss, and 48 Waller Street Condominium Association Incorporated. The property is located at 48 Waller Street. Austin, Texas 78702. The general route of the project is along I-35 from Holly Street to State Highway 71/Ben White Boulevard. Funding: S19,009 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. District(s) Affected: District 3.

Resolution No. 20251120-061 was approved on Council Member Siegel’s motion, Council Member Ellis’ second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Vela was off the dais.

PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS

Action was taken on Item 62 and later reconsidered.

63. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20151217- 099 to extend the term of Homestead Preservation Reinvestment Zone No. 1 by 10 years and increase the City’s tax increment amount to be deposited into the tax increment fund for development, construction, and preservation of affordable housing. adopting a preliminary financing plan supplement for the extension term, and amending Ordinance No. 20190411-006 to appoint the Mayor as chairman of the board of directors of the zone and clarify the chairman’s term. Funding: increasing the reinvestment zone increment from 20% to 40% directs a larger share of captured property-tax revenue to the zone fund. The City’s voter-approval rate will increase slightly to generate the same amount of property tax revenue for operations and maintenance and for debt service. The typical homeowner impact would be marginal, while the change provides additional resources for affordable housing.

The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20251120-063 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes motion, Council Member Qadri’§ second on an 11-0 vote.

64. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance adjusting the City’s boundary limits by disannexing approximately 1.02 acres of land out of the W.M. Brown Survey, Abstract Number 72, located at 1404 Rockcliff Road, Austin. Travis County, Texas under Texas Senate Bill 1844 (89th Regular Session). Case number: C7d-2025-0002. The property is in Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction in Council District 8. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.

The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20251120-064 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes, motion, Council Member Qadri’s second on an 11-0 vote.

Mayor Watson recessed the Council Meeting at 10:44 a.m. without objection. Mayor Watson reconvened the Council Meeting at 12:00 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATION

Edwin Bautista -University Neighborhood Overlay Not Present.

Marina Roberts -Opposition to Automated License Plate Readers -Present.

Eliza Marbury -Safety- Not Present.

Mary Gomez -Homelessness- Not Present.

Rick Smith -Public Comment- Not Present.

Erika Tripoli -Public Safety in downtown- Not Present.

Sam Delgado -Gaza/Israel- Not Present.

Henry Lopez -Video Games- Not Present.

Kirk Friedman -Washington Politics and Trump- Not Present.

Ali Ali -Driverless cars- Not Present.

Mayor Watson recessed the Council Meeting at 12:04 p.m. without objection.

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Mayor Watson reconvened the Council Meeting at 2:00 p.m.

ZONING AND NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN’ AMENDMENTS (PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION)

The following items were acted on by one motion.

65. NPA-2023-0005.01 -Montopolis-Fairway 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 6202 and 6204 Caddie Street, 1600,1604,1606,1608,1610,1612, and 1614 Montopolis Drive, and 6205, 6211, and 6215 Fait-way Street (Country Club East Watershed) from Single Family and Civic to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owners/Applicants: 3rd Angle Developments, LLC & 1614 Montopolis, LLC, Ben S. Cobos. Agent: 3rd Angle Developments, LLC. (Joshua Brunsmann). City Staff: Maureen Meredith. Austin Planning, (512) 974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 3.

This item was postponed to December 11, 2025, at the request of the Applicant on Council Member Ellis’ motion, Council Member Siegel’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.

66. 014-2024-0015 -Montopolis-Fairway Mixed Use -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 6202 and 6204 Caddie Street, 1600,1604,1606,1608,1610,1612, and 1614 Montopolis Drive. and 6205, 6211, and 6215 Fait-way Street (Country Club East Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial-neighborhood plan (GR-NP) combining district zoning and family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-vertical mixed use building-density bonus 90- neighborhood plan (GR-V-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (GR-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 3rd Angle Developments LLC & 1614 Montopolis LLC (Ben S. Cobos). Agent: 3rd Angle Developments, LLC (Joshua Brunsmann). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis. Austin Planning, 512-974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 3.

This item was postponed to December 11,2025, at the request of the Applicant on Council Member Ellis’ motion, Council Member Siegel’§ second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.

67. C14-2025-0029 -Airport 38 Rezone-Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 3811 Airport Boulevard (Boggy Creek Watershed) from commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-NP) combining district zoning to commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS MU-V-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 3811 Airport 2017 LP. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, Planning Department, 512-974-1057. District(s) Affected: District 1.

68. C14-2025-0057 -1430 Collier Street -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1430 Collier Street (West Bouldin Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial (GR) district zoning to community commercial-vertical mixed use building density bonus 90 (GR-V-DI390) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-vertical mixed use building-density bonus 90 (GR-V-DB90) combining district zoning. Owner: Austin Travis County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center, DBA Integral Care. Applicant: Drenner Group (Leah Bojo). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617. District(s) Affected: District 9.

The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20251120-068 for community commercial-vertical mixed use building-density bonus 90 (GR-V-DB90) combining district zoning was approved as amended below on Council Member Ellis’ motion, Council Member Siegel’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.

The amendment was to revise the caption and Part 1 of the draft ordinance to include a conditional overlay (CO) combining district, add a new Part 2 and Part 3 as follows, and renumber the remaining sections accordingly:

“PART 2. The Property within the boundaries of the conditional overlay combining district established by this ordinance is subject to the following conditions:

A 7-foot wide vegetative buffer shall be provided and maintained parallel to and measured from the east property line. Improvements permitted within the buffer area are limited to landscaping, fencing, drainage and underground utility improvements, and those improvements that may be otherwise required by the City of Austin or specifically authorized in this ordinance.

PART 3. Except as specifically restricted under this ordinance, the Property may be developed and used in accordance with the regulations established for the community commercial (GR) base district and other applicable requirements of the City Code. 9,

69. C14H-2025-0086 -Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1712 Rio Grande 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 downtown mixed use-historic landmark conditional overlay-equitable transit oriented development-density bonus ETOD (DMU H-CO-ETOD-DBETOD) combining district zoning, as amended. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-historic landmark-conditional overlay-equitable transit oriented development-density bonus ETOD (DMU-H-CO-ETOD-DBETOD) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 5 Colinas LLC. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (David Anderson). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Austin Planning, 512-974-7620. District(s) Affected: District 9.

The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20251120-069 for downtown mixed use-historic landmark conditional overlay-equitable transit oriented development-density bonus ETOD (DMU-H-CO-ETOD-DBETOD) combining district zoning, as amended, was approved on Council Member Ellis’ motion, Council Member Siegel’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.

70. C14-2025-0078 – 10200 McKalla Place -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 10200 and 10202 McKalla Place (Little Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from North Bumet/Gateway-neighborhood plan (NBG-NP) combining district (Warehouse Mixed Use Subdistrict) zoning to North Burnet/Gateway-neighborhood plan (NBG-NP) combining district (Commercial Mixed Use-Gateway Zone Subdistrict) zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant North Burnet/Gateway-neighborhood plan (NBG-NP) combining district (Commercial Mixed Use-Gateway Zone Subdistrict) zoning. Owner/Applicant: 10200 McKalla Place LP. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 7.

This item was postponed to December 11, 2025, at the request of Staff on Council Member Ellis’ motion, Council Member Siegel’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.

71. 014-93-0047(RCA) -1116 & 1120 W. Howard Lane RCA -Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant amendment on property locally known as 1116,1120, and 1120 1/2 West Howard Lane (Walnut Creek and Harris Branch Watersheds). Applicant Request: To amend the public restrictive covenant associated with zoning case C14-93- 0047. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant the public restrictive covenant amendment. Owner/Applicant: Howard Route Center, Ltd., Barr Properties Ventures, LLC. C&T Shops on Howard Lane, Ltd. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 7.

72. 014-2025-0053 -Duval-Harris Residential -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 3305 and 3303 Duval Street, and 501 and 505 Harris Avenue (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from multi family residence limited density-neighborhood plan (MF- 1 – NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi family residence medium density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-3-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 3305 Duval St LLC (Joshua Lake McGuire). Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri. Austin Planning. 512- 974-7620. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request. District(s) Affected: District 9.

This item was postponed to December 11, 2025, at the request of Council Member Qadri on Council Member Ellis’ motion, Council Member Siegel’§ second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.

73. C14-2025-0070 -McNeil Rezoning -Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 7221 McNeil Drive (Rattan Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-conditional overlay CCS-CO) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales CCS-1) district zoning for Tract 1 and general commercial services-conditional overlay CCS-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. First Reading approved commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2 on October 23,2025. Vote: 10-0. Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes was absent. Owner/Applicant: Roy L. Wyatt III & Luke Hogan. Agent: Land Answers (Tamara Mitchell). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 6.

Action was taken on Item 74 and Item 75 but later reconsidered.

Mayor Watson recessed the Council Meeting at 2:44 p.m. without objection. Mayor Watson reconvened the Council Meeting at 3:00 p.m.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

4. Approve ati ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20250813-005 adopting the City ofAustin Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2026, to reflect reduced projected property (ad vatoreni) tax revenues resulting from the voters not approving the property tax rate adopted by the City Council and making corresponding changes to budget expenditure allocations.

The motion to approve the version 2 ordinance including Exhibit A FY 2025-26 City Manager’s Proposed Amended Budget was made by Council Member Siegel and seconded by Council Member Alter.

The motion to amend by adopting the staff recommended amendments contained in “Exhibit D: Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Amended Budget: Staff Recommendation,, was made by Council Member Laine and seconded by Mayor Watson.

Mayor Watson recessed the Council Meeting at 3:53 p.m. without objection. Mayor Watson reconvened the Council Meeting at 4:30 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS

62. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance adjusting the City’s boundary limits by disannexing approximately 0.314 acres of land out of the John Jackson Survey, Abstract Number 450, located at 12919 On the Lake Road, Austin, Travis County, Texas Linder Texas Senate Bill 1844 (89th Regular Session). Case number: Cld-2025-0001. The property is in Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction in Council District 10. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.

The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20251120-062 was approved on Council Member Siegel’s motion, Council Member Vela’§ second on an 11-0 vote.

The motion to reconsider Item 62 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’ motion, Council Member Vela’s second on an 11-0 vote.

The motion to amend and approve Ordinance No. 20251120-062 with an effective date of December 1, 2025, was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’ motion, Council Member Vela’s second, on an 11-0 vote.

ZONING AND NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENTS (PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION)

74. NPA-2025-0008.01 -2406 Rosewood Ave -Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 011129-67, the Rosewood 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 2406 Rosewood Avenue, 2407 1/2 Sol Wilson Avenue. and 1159 1/2 and 1169 Hargrave Street (Boggy Creek Watershed) from Civic to Mixed Use land use. First reading approved on October 23,2025. Vote 7-2. Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes was absent. Council Member Duchen abstained. Second reading approved November 6, 2025. Vote 9-0. Mayor Watson was absent. Council Member Duchen abstained. Owner/Applicant: America CAN!. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Austin Planning, (512) 974-2695. District(s) Affected: District I.

Ordinance No. 20251120-074 to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) to Mixed Use land use was approved on Council Member Ellis motion, Council Member Siegel’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper Madison was off the dais.

The motion to show Council Member Harper-Madison voting in favor of Item 74 was approved on Council Member Vela’§ motion, Council Member Siegel’§ second, on an 11-0 vote.

75. C14-2025-0049 -1169 Hargrave Street -Approve third reading of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1159 1/2 and 1 169 Hargrave Street and 2407 1/2 Sol Wilson Avenue (Boggy Creek Watershed) from family residence neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved October 23,2025. Vote 7-2. Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes was absent. Council Member Duchen abstained. Second reading approved November 6,2025. Vote 9- 0. Mayor Watson was absent. Council Member Duchen abstained. Owner/Applicant: America CAN!. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle Jr.). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, Austin Planning, 512-974-1057. District(s) Affected: District 1.

Ordinance No. 20251120-075 for commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning was approved as amended below on Council Member Ellis’ motion, Council Member Siegel’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.

The motion to amend the consent agenda to include the restrictions as follows on Item 75 was approved on Council Member Vela’s motion, Council Member Duchen’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.

The amendment was to revise Part 2 of the draft ordinance to add the following additional prohibited uses:

“Automotive Sales

Bed & Breakfast (Group 1)

Bed & Breakfast (Group 2)

Commercial Off-Street Parking

Off-Site Accessory Parking

Outdoor Entertainment

Pet Services “

The motion to show Council Member Harper-Madison voting in favor of Item 75 was approved on Council Member Vela’s motion, Council Member Siegel’§ second, on an 11-0 vote.

Mayor Watson recessed the Council Meeting at 4:33 p.m. without objection.

Mayor Watson reconvened the Council Meeting at 5:23 p.m.

Mayor Watson recessed the Council Meeting at 7:01 p.m. without objection.

Mayor Watson reconvened the Council Meeting at 8:38 p.m.

DISCUSSION ITEMS CONTINUED

Item 4 was continued.

4. Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20250813-005 adopting the City of Austin Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30. 2026, to reflect reduced projected property Cad valorem) tax revenues resulting from the voters not approving the property tax rate adopted by the City Council and making corresponding changes to budget expenditure allocations.

A substitute motion to amend the ordinance by adopting the amendments contained in “Exhibit E: Final Staff Amendments as of 8 pm” instead of the amendments contained in “Exhibit D: Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Amended Budget: Staff Recommendation” was made by Council Member Siegel and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes and approved on an 11-0 vote.

The following direction was made by Mayor Watson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes and approved without objection.

“The Council understands the importance of contracting services to the administration of local government. To ensure efficient and effective use of government contracts, the City Council directs the City Manager to determine a uniform process for procuring social service contracts and city-distributed grants. The review should consider best practices for deciding when to contract for services and require deliverables and methods for measuring outcomes. The process must prioritize effective use of city dollars while executing Council budget and policy priorities.

In addition, the Council affirms its support of the City Manager’s goal to conduct a comprehensive review of all service contracts and directs the City Manager to provide regular updates and seek input on this review. The City Manager shall report on any cost savings that are identified by this effort. 9,

The following direction was made by Council Member Alter and seconded by Council Member Qadri and approved without objection.

“Direct the City Auditor to develop a public facing website that inventories completed and underway studies of city operations, including relevant audits, studies, and consultant reports. The City Auditor is directed to develop a reporting and monitoring program around the recommendations from these reports that captures implementation information as reported by the City Manager and any efficiencies or financial savings that have resulted. The Office of the City Auditor, as a part of its regular performance audit work plan, should evaluate the reported implementation and results, and develop a regular report on progress to the Audit and Finance Committee of Council..9

The following direction was made by Council Member Alter and seconded by Mayor Watson and approved without objection.

“Direct the City Manager to engage with relevant City Boards and Commissions in advance of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget to specifically solicit feedback on priorities and proposals that may result in budget savings or operational efficiency. 9,

Ordinance No. 20251120-004 as amended by the amendments contained in “Exhibit E: Final Staff Amendments as of 8 pm” was approved on a roll call vote on Council Member Siegel’§ motion, Council Member Alter’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Those voting aye: Mayor Watson, Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes, and Council Members Alter, Duchen, Ellis, Harper-Madison, Laine, Qadri, Siegel, Vela and Velasquez.

5. Ratify the property tax increase reflected in the amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026.

The motion to ratify the property tax increase reflected in the amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 was approved on Council Member Ellis’ motion, Council Member Laine’s second on an 11-0 vote.

6. Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20250813-001 adopting and levying a property Cad valorem) tax rate for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to reduce the tax rate to the voter approval tax rate.

The motion that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tar rate of 0.524017 dollars per hundred dollar valuation, which is effectively a 8.4 percent increase in the tax rate, and for the approval of Ordinance No. 20251120-006 amending Ordinance No. 20250813-001 was approved on a roll call vote on Council Member Ellis’ motion, Council Member Vela’§ second on an 11-0 vote. Those voting aye: Mayor Watson, Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes, and Council Members Alter, Duchen, Ellis, Harper-Madison, Laine, Qadri, Siegel, Vela and Velasquez.

Mayor Watson adjourned the meeting at 9:17 p.m. without objection.

The minutes were approved on this the 22nd day of January 2026 on Council Member Harper-Madison’s motion, Council Member Siegel’s second on an 11-0 vote.

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