City of Austin City Council met Sept. 25.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
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, September 25,2025, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX and via videoconference.
PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamation Grant for Technology Opportunities Program / Digital inclusion Week in Austin -To be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes
Proclamation -Kathy Mitchell Day -To be presented by Council Member Mike Siegel
Proclamation -Suicide Prevention Month To be presented by Council Member Krista Laine
Proclamation -Domestic Violence Awareness Month -To be presented by Council Member Jose Velasquez
Proclamation -Hispanic Heritage Month -To be presented by Council Member Jose Velasquez
Mayor Watson called the Council Meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. Council Member Harper Madison appeared via videoconference.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were acted on by one motion.
1. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Travis County for the City’s provision of animal services, for a four-month period beginning October 1,2025, in an amount not to exceed $ 1,331,678 to be paid to the City. Funding: Travis County will reimburse the City for these services through a cost recovery model.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Travis County was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’§ motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
2. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City and Travis County for the City’s provision of animal-related services through the Animal Services Office to the Travis County’s Sheriff’s Office for animal cruelty cases in the unincorporated areas of Travis County for a term of one year with three one-year extension options. Funding: Travis County will pay the City for the animal-related services provided by the Animal Services Office to the Travis County’s Sheriffs Office through a cost recovery model.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City and Travis County was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
Item 3 was pulled for discussion.
4. Approve a resolution declaring the City’s official intent to reimburse itself from proceeds of tax-exempt obligations in an aggregate maximum principal amount o f $260,000,000 for expenditures related to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 acquisition and construction of electric utility capital improvement projects. Funding: Available in Austin Energy’s Capital Budget. A fiscal note is attached.
Resolution No. 20250925-003 was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’§ motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
5. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and agreements necessary for a water utility service contract with Manville Water Service Corporation for the Austin Energy warehouse located at 14910 Cameron Road, Austin, Texas 78660, and authorize the future conveyance of unspecified easements to Manville Water Service Corporation across the property. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of all documents and agreements necessary for a water utility service contract with Manville Water Service Corporation for the Austin Energy warehouse located at 14910 Cameron Road, Austin, Texas 78660, and authorize the future conveyance of unspecified easements to Manville Water Service Corporation across the property was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’§ second on an 11- 0 vote.
6. Approve a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue the GoPurple pilot incentive program and issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for new commercial, mixed use, and multi-family developments in the total aggregate amount of $4,000,000, not to exceed $ 1,500,000 per project for affordable housing projects exempt from the GoPurpie reuse requirements and not to exceed $500,000 per project for all other projects. Funding in the amount of $4,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water.
Resolution No. 20250925-006 was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’§ motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
7. Approve a resolution to authorize the Circuit Events Local Organizing Committee (CELOC) to act on behalf of the City for the Texas Events Trust Fund for the purpose of conducting economic studies. submitting applications, and submitting any required funding to the Texas Office of the Governor for GT World Texas events to be held at the Circuit of the Americas facility fi-om 2026 to 2030. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. CELOC is responsible for all funds required to be submitted to the State to be eligible for funding from the Events Trust Fund. District(s) Affected: District 2.
Resolution No. 20250925-007 was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’§ motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
8. Approve the submission of a letter of no-objection to the designation of Applied Materials, Inc.’s Harris Branch, Howard Lane, Metric Boulevard, and Spectrum Drive sites by the U.S. Foreign Trade Zone Board as foreign trade zone sites, which would exempt certain foreign trade zone eligible inventory located at those sites from state and local ad valorem taxation and thereby reduce ad valorem tax revenue by approximately S1 19.000 for the City annually. Funding: This action could result in a reduction in ad valorem tax revenue by approximately $ 119,000 annually. District(s) Affected: District 1.
The motion approving the submission of a letter of no-objection to the designation of Applied Materials, Inc.’s Harris Branch, Howard Lane, Metric Boulevard, and Spectrum Drive sites by the U.S. Foreign Trade Zone Board as foreign trade zone sites was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
Item 9 was pulled for discussion.
10. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the Travis County Healthcare District d/b/a Central Health regarding the Emergency Medical Services Department providing integrated health services to eligible Medical Access Program beneficiaries in exchange for a total contract amount in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 not to exceed $2,000,000, Funding: This amendment will ensure reimbursement to the City $2,000,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 from Central Health for integrated health services provided to Medical Access Program beneficiaries.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the Travis County Healthcare District doing business as Central Health was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez s second on an 11-0 vote.
Item 11 was pulled for discussion.
12. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Financial Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue East 6th Street Public Improvement Fund (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to increase appropriations in the amount of $82,972 from funds available from assessment roll, prior-year collections, City of Austin contributions, interest and late payments for district services. Funding: $82.972 is available in the Operating Budget Special Revenue East 6th Street Public Improvement Fund of the Financial Services Department.
Ordinance No. 20250925-012 was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
13. Approve a resolution appointing nominees to the Board of Directors of the Austin Economic Development Corporation dba Rally Austin, in accordance with Subchapter D, Chapter 431. of the Texas Transportation Code. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. Resolution No. 20250925-013 was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
14. Authorize an amendment to a contract for additional ruggedized mobile hardware for the Communications and Technology Management Department and Austin Energy with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. to increase the amount by $4.000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $9,000,000. Funding: $800,000 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 an amendment to a contract with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc., was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
15. Authorize a contract for construction services for the West Bouldin Creek -Del Curto Storm Drain Improvements and SOLA-C3.005 Intersection Improvements Bluebonnet Lane and Del Curto Road project with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd., in the amount of $8.781,522, plus a $878,153 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,659,674. Funding: $9,080,093 is available in the Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection Department, S579,581 is available in the Capital Budget of the Transportation and Public Works Department. District(s) Affected: District 5.
The motion authorizing a contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd., was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
16. Authorize a contract for construction services for the MoKan Trail Phase 5: Boggy Creek Bridge Rebid project with Muniz Concrete & Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $3,421,877, plus a $342,188 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,764,065. Funding: $3,764,065 is available in the Capital Budget of the Transportation and Public Works Department. District(s) Affected: District 3.
The motion authorizing a contract with Muniz Concrete & Contracting, Inc., was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
17. Authorize a contract for security perimeter gate preventative maintenance and repair services for Austin Aviation with Knowitall Access & Integration, LLC, for an initial term of four years with one 1-year extension option, in an amount not to exceed $1,617,852. Funding: $265,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. District(s) Affected: District 2.
The motion authorizing a contract with Knowitall Access & Integration, LLC, was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
18. Authorize a contract for airport worker security screening for Austin Aviation with Unifi Security, LLC, for an initial term of three years with up to two 2-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,381,312. Funding: $320,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. District(s) Affected: District 2.
The motion authorizing a contract with Unifi Security, LLC, was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
19. Authorize a contract for Transnorm baggage handling system conveyor repair and replacement parts for the Department of Aviation with Transnorm Systems Inc. d/b/a Transnorm System Inc., for an initial term of three years with Lip to two 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $ 1,000,000. Funding: St 7,000 is available in the Operating Budget of the Department of Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. District(s) Affected: District 2.
The motion authorizing a contract with Transnorm Systems Inc., doing business as Transnorm System Inc., was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
20. Authorize a contract for annual safety/operational inspections and emergency repair services and replacement parts for passenger boarding bridges for Department of Aviation with TK Airport Solutions, Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two 1 -year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,250,000. Funding: $75,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Department of Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The motion authorizing a contract with TK Airport Solutions, Inc., was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
21. Authorize a contract for construction services for the Reconfiguration of the Planning and Development Building -Rebid project for the Department of Aviation with STR Constructors, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $4,259,176, plus a $425,918 contingency. for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,685,094. Funding: $4,685,094 is available in the Capital Budget of the Department of Aviation. District(s) Affected: District 2.
The motion authorizing a contract with STR Constructors, LLC, was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’§ motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
22. Authorize a contract for the continued maintenance, support, and upgrade of the Integrated Tools for Operations Application for Austin Energy with Daniel L Sun Inc. d/b/a Sun-Net Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two 1 -year extension options in an amount not to exceed St,400,000. Funding. $12,326 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 Daniel L Sun Inc., doing business as Sun-Net Inc., was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
23. Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued manual meter reading services for electric and water utility meters for Austin Energy and Austin Water with Bermex, Inc., to increase the amount by $5,200,000 and to extend the term by two years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $38,127,110, Funding: $2,475,787 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 an amendment to a contract with Bermex, Inc., was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’§ motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
24. Authorize a contract for a district energy and cooling billing solution for Austin Energy with RE/SPEC Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to four 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $985,000. Funding: $300,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy, and $ 171,000 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 RE/SPEC Inc. was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
25. Authorize a contract for network protector rebuild and maintenance services for Austin Energy with KBS Electrical Distributors, Inc. for an initial term of two years with up to three 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000. Funding: $83,334 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 KBS Electrical Distributors, Inc., was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
26. Ratify a contract for moving services for industrial and warehouse material for Austin Energy with Expert Relocation Systems, LLC, in the amount of $668,854. Funding: $668,854 was available iii the Operating Budget o f Austin Energy.
The motion to ratify a contract with Expert Relocation Systems, LLC, was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
27. Authorize a contract for Veritas-Netbackup data backup products and services including maintenance, training, and support services for Austin Energy with TEQSYS, Inc., for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $9,470,000. Funding: $3,156,666 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 for with TEQSYS, Inc., was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11- 0 vote.
28. Authorize two contracts for on-site space planning and related services for Austin Energy with Levy Architects, PLLC dba Levy Dykema and Sixthriver Inc. dba Sixthriver, each for an initial term of one year with up to two 1-year extension options in amounts not to exceed $862.500, divided between the contractors. Funding: S200,000 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 two contracts with Levy Architects, PLLC, doing business as Levy Dykema, and Sixthriver Inc., doing business as Sixthriver, was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
29. Authorize a contract for switchgears and related parts and services for Austin Energy with Powell Electrical Systems, Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $56,900,000. Funding: $4,741.683 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 a contract with Powell Electrical Systems, Inc., was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
30. Authorize a contract for cybersecurity software products and services for all City departments with Solid Border, Inc. d/b/a Momentumcom Inc. for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,705,000. Funding: $341,000 is available in the Operating Budgets of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The motion authorizing a contract with Solid Border, Inc., doing business as Momentumcom Inc., was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
31. Authorize a contract for Tenable Security Center subscription, services. and maintenance for all City departments with SHI-Government Solutions Inc. d/b/a SHI for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $4,843,000. Funding: $55,333 is available in the Operating Budgets of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The motion authorizing a contract with SHI-Government Solutions Inc., doing business as SHI, was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
32. Authorize a contract for data storage licenses. maintenance, and support services for Austin Technology Services with Freeit Data Solutions Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed S7,000,000. Funding: $1,400,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The motion authorizing a contract with Freeit Data Solutions Inc. was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’§ motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
33. Authorize a contract for virtual private network and remote access for all City departments with Alan McClintock dba Mobile Wireless, LLC, for a term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $6,100,000. Funding: $76,267 is available in the Operating Budgets of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The motion authorizing a contract with Alan McClintock, doing business as Mobile Wireless, LLC, was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Duchen abstained.
34. Ratify a contract for process improvement consulting services for the Austin Police Department with Berry Dunn MeNeil & Parker, LLC d/b/a Ben-yDunn, in the amount of $415,080. Funding: $415,080 is available in the Police Federal Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Special Revenue Fund of the Austin Police.
The motion to ratify a contract with Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker, LLC, doing business as BerryDunn, was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
35. Authorize a contract for an advisory subscription service for evaluating retail energy markets for Austin Energy with E Source Companies LLC/Esource for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,900,000. Funding: $380,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding iii future budgets.
The motion to ratify a contract with E Source Companies LLC/Esource was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
36. Authorize additional expenditures for the construction contract for the Town Lake Center Major Renovations and Remodeling Project with Muckleroy and Falls, to increase the contract amount by $2,312,693, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $19.230,775. Funding: $2,312,693 is available in the Capital Budget of the Building Services Department.
The motion authorizing additional expenditures for the construction contract with Muckleroy and Falls was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
37. Authorize two contracts for lab supplies and lab chemicals for Austin Water with Midland Scientific Inc. and VWR International LLC d/b/a VWR International, each for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options iii amounts not to exceed $5.000,000, divided between the contractors. Funding: S1,000,000 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 two contracts with Midland Scientific Inc. and VWR International LLC, doing business as VWR International, was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’§ second on an 11- 0 vote.
38. Authorize a contract for onsite mobile containers for all City departments with Truly Safu for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,550,000. Funding: $75,833 is available in the Operating Budget of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The motion authorizing a contract with Truly Safe was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’§ second on an 11-0 vote.
39. Ratify a contract for consulting services for the Austin Police Department with Tamara Dawn Herold in an amount of S148.000 and authorize an increase in the amount of $154,000. Funding: S 148,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of the Austin Police Department. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The motion to ratify a contract with Tamara Dawn Herold was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11- 0 vote.
40. Authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the Corridor Improvements Project with HDR Engineering, Inc., to increase the contract amount by $3.500,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $81,058,000. Funding: $3,500,000 is available in the Capital Budget of the Transportation and Public Works Department.
The motion authorizing an amendment to the contract with HDR Engineering, Inc., was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
41. Authorize a contract for the Elastic Security platform for collecting, storing, and analyzing system log data for Austin Technology Services with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. d/b/a GTS Technology Solutions. for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options iii an amount not to exceed $6,658,800. Funding: $1,089,600 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The motion authorizing a contract with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc., doing business as GTS Technology Solutions, was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
42. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire approximately 0.0179 acres (780 square feet) of permanent electric transmission and distribution easement out of Outlot 55, Division “O”, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, generally located at 50 Waller Street, Austin, Texas 78702, being a portion of Lot 17, Block 2, Elm Grove, a subdivision of record in Book 2, Page 241, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, from Lila Holdings. LLC. for a total amount not to exceed $91,702 including closing costs. Funding: $91,702 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. District(s) Affected: District 3.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire approximately 0.0179 acres (780 square feet) of permanent electric transmission and distribution easement out of Outlot 55, Division “O”, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, generally located at 50 Waller Street, Austin, Texas 78702, being a portion of Lot 17, Block 2, Elm Grove, a subdivision of record in Book 2, Page 241, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, from Lila Holdings, LLC, was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
43. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County for intake (formerly referred to as “booking”) and related services at the Travis County Central Intake Facility from October 1,2025, through September 30,2026, with renewal options for up to four additional years, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $16,138,702. Funding: S 16,138,702 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
44. Authorize execution of an interlocal agreement with the City of West Lake Hills (WLH) for a term of 12 months to facilitate availability of Austin Municipal Court’s Youth Diversion Program to WLH’s jurisdiction and allow WLH to refer cases to the Youth Diversion Program as part of its own youth diversion and deferral options. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
The motion authorizing the execution of an interlocal agreement with the City of West Lake Hills (WLH) was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
Item 45 was pulled for discussion.
46. Approve a resolution authorizing the submission of an application for, and acceptance of grant funding from, the Office of the Governors Criminal Justice Division to continue the Austin Police Department’s Sexual Assault Evidence Testing Project. Funding: $350,000 is available from the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division, Evidence Testing Grant Program. No City match is required.
Resolution No. 20250925-046 was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’§ motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
47. Approve a resolution authorizing the submission of an application for, and acceptance of grant funding from, the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division to continue the Austin Police Department’s Crime Lab Enhancement Project. Funding: $278,350 is available from the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division, Coverdel! National Forensic Sciences Improvement Act Fund. No City match is required.
Resolution No. 20250925-047 was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’§ motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
48. Approve a resolution authorizing the submission of an application to, and the acceptance of grant funding from, the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division to continue the Austin Police Department’s Austin First Responder Project. Funding: $114,755 is available from the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division’s Victims of Crime Act Formula Grant Program. A twenty percent City match is required and available in the Operating Budget of the Austin Police Department.
Resolution No. 20250925-048 was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
49. Approve a resolution authorizing the submission of an application to, and the acceptance of grant funding from, the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division to implement the Austin Police Department’s Legal Advocacy for Crime Victims Project. Funding: $120,841.85 is available from the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division, Victims of Crime Act Formula Grant Program. A twenty percent City match is required and available in the Operating Budget of the Austin Police Department.
Resolution No. 20250925-049 was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’§ motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
50. Approve a resolution authorizing the submission of an application for, and the acceptance of grant funding from, the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division to implement the Austin Police Department’s Digital Evidence Management Project. Funding: $94,559 is available from the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division, Violence Against Women Formula Grants Program. A thirty percent City match is required and available in the Operating Budget of the Austin Police Department.
Resolution No. 20250925-050 was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’§ motion, Council Member Velasquez ,s second on an 11-0 vote.
51. Approve a resolution authorizing the submission of an application to, and acceptance of grant funding from, the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division to implement the Austin Police Department Regional Special Operations Training Program. Funding: $121,240 is available from the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. No City match is required.
Resolution No. 20250925-051 was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’§ motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
52. Approve a resolution approving the police chief’ s appointment of members of the police reserve force, which the police chief may call into service when necessary to supplement the regular police force, as required by City Code Chapter 2-17 (Police Reserve Force) and in compliance with Texas Local Government Code Section 341.012 (Police Reserve Force). Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Resolution No. 20250925-052 was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
53. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Travis County for the City’s provision of public health services, to add an additional four month term beginning on October 1, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $2,410,498. Funding: Travis County will reimburse the City for the Public Health Services provided by the City through a cost recovery model.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interloca[ agreement with Travis County was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
54. Authorize payment of the City’s membership fees for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to the Greater Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council for promotion of the region’s economic development, in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Funding: $100,000 is available in the Austin Transportation and Public Works’ Operating Budget.
The motion authorizing payment of the City’s membership fees for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 to the Greater Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’§ second on an 11- 0 vote.
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 Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11- 0 vote.
56. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to Mas Cultura’s Back to School Bash held at 1201 East Rundberg Lane on August 16,2025. Council Sponsors: Council Member Jose “Chito” Vela, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Jose Velasquez, Council Member Mike Siegel. Ordinance No. 20250925-056 was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
57. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to The Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum’s 2025 Garden Party Fundraiser held at 605 Azie Morton Road on April 17. 2025. Council Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Jose Velasquez, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Ordinance No. 20250925-057 was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
58. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to Artly World’s Joy for Seniors Fundraiser held at 8401 Cameron Road on August 30,2025. Council Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri, Council Member Jose “Chito’ Vela, Council Member Jose Velasquez.
Ordinance No. 20250925-058 was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
59. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to Texas Gun Sense’s “A Safer Texas” event to be held at 301 West 2nd Street on September 17,2025. Council Sponsors: Council Member Krista Laine, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes. Council Member Marc Duchen. Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member Jose Velasquez.
Ordinance No. 20250925-059 was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
AGENDA ADDENDUM
84. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to food establishment permits. Council Sponsors: Council Member Jose Velasquez, Council Member Jose “Chito” Vela, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison. Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Marc Duchen.
Ordinance No. 20250925-084 was approved on consent on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
Mayor Watson recessed the Council Meeting and called the Board of Directors’ Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation to order at 11:15 a.m. See separate minutes.
60. The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors’ Meeting o f the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene. Funding: This item does not have a fiscal impact.
Mayor Watson reconvened the Council Meeting at 11:27 a.m.
9. Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20140515-008 to adjust the incentive amount, update the qualification criteria, and update the credit required on productions for the City’s Creative Content Incentive Program. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. A motion to approve the ordinance was made by Council Member Qadri and seconded by Council Member Siegel.
The following amendment was made by Council Member Siegel and seconded by Council member Qadri.
The amendment was to revise Lines 32-38 of the ordinance as follows:
(2) Film and television projects, reality television, and commercials must pay all employees for positions for which they seek the incentive the higher amount of either union wages or the City’§ current living wage, and ensure the availability of other employment benefits equivalent to union benefits.
(3) Video game and visual effects projects must pay all employees for positions for which they seek the incentive at least the City’s current living wage; provide all workers with health insurance benefits; and extend employee benefits to same-sex partners and their dependents.”
The amendment was to also revise the Program Qualifications section of the Creative Content Incentive Program Guidelines as follows:
6,Program Qualifications
To qualify for this program, the Project is required to: Provide end credit to the City of Austin by displaying the Austin Film Commission’§ “Made in Austin” logo or the words “Produced with the support of the City of Austin.” The logo or text should be displayed for a reasonable amount of time, comparable to the amount of time allotted to other credited entities.
Provide Electronic Press Kits (EPK) with images and additional assets to include but not limited to press contacts, summary of the project, location credit and quotes on shooting in Austin to the City of Austin and Visit Austin as requested for promotional purposes.
Be an approved applicant for production incentives from the Texas Film Commission in one of the following categories: film & television projects, video game projects, commercials or visual effects. Alternatively, if a project is not approved or eligible for the Texas Moving Image Incentive Program, projects may provide additional information to be considered for CCIP (Exhibit B).
Projects must pay workers for those positions for which they seek the incentive the higher amount of either union wages or the City’§ current Living Wage (which is $22.05 as of 2026), and- ensure the availability of other employment benefits equivalent to union benefits, and for video game and visual effects projects provide health insurance benefits, which will be extend benefits to same-sex partners and their dependents.
Complete an online training with the City’s Small and Minority Business Resources (SMBR) prior to the first day of filming and submit the list of contracts for the project after production is completed for review by SMBR.
The primary place of business for the company’§ project must be within the City of Austin’s Desired Development Zone.
Projects seeking an incentive under another Chapter 380 Program, may not count the same jobs or payroll toward a Creative Content Incentive Program incentive. Projects may not involve any new permanent construction or leasehold improvements; such projects are more appropriate for another Chapter 380 Program. 9,
The amendment was approved on an 11-0 vote.
Ordinance No. 20250925-009 was approved as amended on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Siegel’s second on an 11-0 vote.
Action was taken on Item 11 but was later reconsidered.
45. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 9-1 (Abandoned Property and Vehicles) to authorize the City Manager to authorize designated employees to request from the Austin Police Department the removal and impoundment of abandoned vehicles in accordance with State law. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Ordinance No. 20250925-045 was approved on Council Member Vela’s motion, Council Member Seigel ,s second on an 11-0 vote.
11. Approve a resolution declaring the City’s official intent to reimburse itself from proceeds of tax-exempt general obligation debt in the total amount of $71,725,000 to finance the design and construction of building renovation projects at various City facilities; sidewalk projects; and the acquisition of vehicles, related equipment, and dispatch radio consoles. Funding: The issuance of $7 1,725,000 in tax-exempt general obligation bonds will occur in August 2026 or later.
Resolution No. 20250925-011 was approved on Council Member Qadri’s motion, Council Member Siegel’§ second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Velasquez was off the dais.
The motion to reconsider the vote and show Council Member Velasquez voting in favor of Item 11 was approved on Mayor Watson’s motion, Council Member Ellis’s second on an 11-0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS
Action was taken on Item 61 but was later reconsidered.
62. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance approving the 2025 Amended and Restated Service and Assessment Plan for the Estancia Hill Country Public Improvement District, making a finding of special benefit to the properly iii Improvement Area #3 of the District, adopting the Improvement Area #3 assessment roll, levying assessments for property iii Improvement Area #3, authorizing a reimbursement agreement for Improvement Area #3, and declaring an emergency. Funding: All expenses, both internal and external, of the Estancia Hill Country Public Improvement District should be recovered from assessments. This item has no fiscal impact.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20250925-062 was approved on Council Member Vela’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on an 11-0 vote.
61. Conduct a public hearing and consider a request by H-E-B. located at 7016 East William Cannon Drive, for a waiver of the distance requirement of City Code Section 4-9-4(Ah which requires a minimum 300-foot separation distance between a business selling alcoholic beverages and a school. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve a request by H-E-B, located at 7016 East William Cannon Drive, was approved on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Ellis’s second on a 9-0 vote. Council Members Laine and Vela were off the dais.
The motion to reconsider the vote and show Council Member Vela voting in favor of Item 61 was approved on Mayor Watson’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Laine was off the dais.
The motion to reconsider the vote and show Council Member Laine voting in favor of Item 61 was approved on Mayor Watson’§ motion, Council Member Velasquez’§ second on an 11-0 vote.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Stephanie Stowell -school closures -Present.
Kierra Francis -school and bike transportation Present.
Davo Roe -To present information that will help the council prepare for federal overreach through law enforcement. -Present.
Silver Whitemountain TBD Present.
Matt Deighton -File #: 25-1518, Agenda Item #: 33 On the topic of Austin City Councils vote on spending tax money on AI-powered surveillance towers. Present.
Amy Winslow – School closure/consolidation issue. Representing Barton Hills Elementary. -Present.
Kevin Rabinowitz -Investment into LiveView Technologies for cameras at austin parks – Not Present.
Clarisa Ortiz -Surviallance no Not Present.
Khoja Rahimi -LiveView Technologies Parks & Rec Contract for Mobile Security Units. -Present.
Tatina Arnold -Fire department staffing and budgeting Present.
Council Member Vela recessed the Council Meeting at 12:24 p.m. without objection.
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Mayor Watson reconvened the Council Meeting at 1:10 p.m.
3. Approve an ordinance amending Sections 3-1-26 and 3-1-27 of City Code to amend notification requirements for spaying animals that exhibit visible signs of pregnancy and to amend reporting criteria related to spays of pregnant animals. the live release rate, and court-ordered euthanasia. Funding: This action is projected to result iii savings that will be utilized to provide shelter services.
A motion to approve the ordinance was made by Council Member Laine and seconded by Council Member Vela.
The following direction was made by Mayor Watson and seconded by Council Member Alter.
“The City Manager must notify Austin Pets Alive! (APA) of animals that are lactating so that APA can pick up lactating animals within three hours of ASO providing notice.”
The amendment was approved on a 6-4 vote. Those voting aye were: Mayor Watson, Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes, Council Members Alter, Harper-Madison, Qadri and Velasquez. Those voting nay were: Council Members Duchen, Laine, Siegel and Vela. Council Member Ellis abstained.
Ordinance No. 20250925-003 was approved as amended on Council Member Laine’s motion, Council Member Vela’§ second on an 11-0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS
63. Conduct a public hearing and consider approval of a site plan that establishes site development regulations for the Austin Convention Center, 500 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve a site plan that establishes site development regulations for the Austin Convention Center was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes’s motion, Council Member Ellis’§ second on a 9-0 vote. Council Member Duchen abstained. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
ZONING AND NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENTS (PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION)
The following items were acted on by one motion.
65. C14H-2025-0059 -Whitehal[ Cooperative -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2500 Nueces Street (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from multifamily residence moderate high density-neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) combining district zoning
to multifamily residence moderate high density-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (MF 4-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence moderate high density-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (MF-4-H-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Whitehall Intentional Society. Agent: Alessio Franko. City Staff: Kalan Contreras, 512- 974-2727. District(s) Affected: District 9.
Withdrawn.
66. NPA-2022-0010.02 -2000 E. 6th Street and 2007 E. 7th Street -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20081211-083 for the Plaza Saltillo Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Station Area Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. to add the property locally known as 1910 1/2,1914, and 2000 East 6th Street, 1901, 1917, 1917 1/2,1923, and 2007 East 7th Street. and 613 Chicon Street (Lady Bird Lake Watershed) to the Plaza Saltillo TOD Station Area Plan, change the boundary of the Plaza Saltillo TOD Station Area Plan and exhibits. and designate the property as Corridor Mixed Use with a maximum height of 90 feet, and amending Ordinance No. 011213-43 for the Holly Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive plan, to change the land use on the future land use map (FLUM) from Mixed Use to Special Regulating District. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Specific Regulating District land use, to add the property to the Plaza Saltillo TOD Station Area Plan, to change the boundary of the Plaza Saltillo TOD Station Area Plan and exhibits, and to designate the property as Corridor Mixed Use with a maximum height of 90 feet. Applicant/Owner: REG ATX 2000 E 6th St, Ltd. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, 512-974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 3.
This item was postponed to October 9, 2025, at the request of Staff on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Vela’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Qadri was off the dais.
The motion to reconsider the vote and show Council Member Qadri voting in favor of Item 66 was approved on Mayor Watson’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second, on an 11-0 vote.
67. C14-2025-0036 -2000 East 6th Street -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1910 1/2,1914, and 2000 East 6th Street, 1901,1917,1917 1/2,1923, and 2007 East 7th Street, and 613 Chicon Street (Lady Bird Lake Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning and transit oriented development-neighborhood plan (TOD-NP) combining district zoning (Corridor Mixed Use Subdistrict) to transit oriented development-neighborhood plan (TOD-NP) combining district zoning (Corridor Mixed Use Subdistrict). Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant transit oriented development-neighborhood plan (TOD-NP) combining district zoning (Corridor Mixed Use Subdistrict). Owner/Applicant: REG ATX 2000 E 6th St, Ltd. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko. 512-974-1057. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Withdrawn.
68. O14H-2025-0066 -Castleman-Bull House and Trask House -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 201,201 1/2,205, and 217 Red River Street and 603 East 3rd Street (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from central business district-historic landmark (CBD-H) combining district zoning to central business district (CBD) base district zoning on Tract 1, from central business district (CBD) base district zoning to central business district (CBD) base district zoning on Tract 2 and Tract 3 to change conditions of zoning, and from central business district (CBD) base district zoning to central business district historic landmark (CBD-H) combining district zoning on Tract 4. Staff Recommendation, Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation, and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant central business district (CBD) base district zoning on Tract 1, central business district (CBD) base district zoning on Tracts 2 and 3 to change conditions of zoning, and central business district-historic landmark (CBD-H) combining district zoning on Tract 4. Owner/Applicant: Austin Convention Center. Agent: Kalpana Sutaria.Â
City Staff: Kalan Contreras. 5 12-974-2727; Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094. District(s) Affected: District 9.
Withdrawn.
69. NPA-2024-0016.04 -Strandtman Cove – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 030327-12, the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined 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 20 Strandtman Cove (Colorado River Watershed) from Industry to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: 20 Strandtinan, LLC. Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco).City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 3.
This item was postponed to October 9,2025, at the request of Staff on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Vela’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Qadri was off the dais.
The motion to reconsider the vote and show Council Member Qadri voting in favor of Item 69 was approved on Mayor Watson’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second, on an 11-0 vote.
70. C14-2025-0004 -Strandtman Cove -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 20 Strandiman Cove (Colorado River Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited industrial service conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LI-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: 20 Strandtman, LLC. Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057. District(s) Affected: District 3.
Withdrawn.
71. C14-2025-0071 -Travis County West Service Center -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 4501 and 4501 1/2 North FM 620 Road (Bear Creek West Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from development reserve (DR) district zoning to public (P) district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant public (P) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Travis County (Gabriel Stock). Agent: Killen
Griffin and Farrimond (Nuriddin Kalam). City Staff: Beverly Villela, Planning Department, 512-978-0740. District(s) Affected: District 10.
Withdrawn.
72. C14-2025-0032 -Acres West Lot 20 Rezone -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 13608 Caldwell Drive (Lake Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To zone from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Austintatious Enterprises, LLC (David Jeng). Agent: Central Texas Permit Partners (Tisha Ritta). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 6.
Withdrawn.
73. C14-2025-0054 -Rezoning of Lot 31 Block A -The Forest Section One at The Villages of Spicewood -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 11700 Flower Scent Court (Bull Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from single family residence large lot (SF-1) district zoning to single family residence standard lot (SF-2) district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant single family residence standard lot (SF-2) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Peijie Li. Agent: CJW Engineering & Consulting (Calvin Weiman). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974- 3057. District(s) Affected: District 6.
Withdrawn.
74. 014-2025-0055 -6512 MeNeil ESS -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 6512 MeNeil Drive (Walnut Creek and Rattan Creek Watersheds). Applicant Request: To zone from interim rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Extra Space Properties 127 LLC. Agent: Masterplan Consultants (Crystal Lemus). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis. 512-974- 3057. District(s) Affected: District 6.
Withdrawn.
75. C14-2025-0060 -AE Medical & Retail Rezone -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 13642 North US 183 Highway Southbound (Lake Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning and general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning to community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning and general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning, to change conditions of zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning and general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning, to change conditions of zoning. Owner/Applicant: Austintatious Enterprises, LLC (David Jeng). Agent: Central Texas Permit Partners (Tisha Ritta). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 6.
Withdrawn.
76. C14-2008-0224(RCT) -AE Medical & Retail RCT -Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant termination on a property locally known as 13642 North US 183 Highway Service Road Soulhbound (Lake Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To terminate the public restrictive associated with zoning case C 14-2008-0224. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant the public restrictive covenant termination. Owner/Applicant: Austintatious Enterprises, LLC. Agent: Central Texas Permit Partners, LLC (Tisha Ritta). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512- 974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 6.
Withdrawn.
77. C14-2025-0061 -6105 Melrose Trail -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 6101 and 6105 Melrose Trail (Walnut Creek Watershed), Applicant Request: To zone from interim-single family standard lot (I-SF-2) district zoning to multifamily residence high density (MF-5) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence medium density (MF-3) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence high density (MF-5) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Austin White Lime Company (Haley Field). Agent: Armbrust & Brown PLLC (Richard T, Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 6.
Withdrawn.
78. C14-2025-0068 -OneTERRA -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning properly locally known as 11901 North Mopac Expressway (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from North Burnet/Gateway-neighborhood plan (NBG-NP) combining district zoning (Commercial Mixed Use Subdistrict) to North Burnet/Gateway-neighborhood plan (NBG-NP) combining district zoning (TOD-Gateway Zone Subdistrict). Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant North Burner/Gateway-neighborhood plan (NBG-NP) combining district zoning (TOD-Gateway Zone Subdistrict). Owner/Applicant: Husprf Domain Northside LP. Agent: Metcalfe, Wolff, Stewart & Williams (Katherine Nicely). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 5 12-974-3057. District(s) Affected: District 7.
Withdrawn.
79. 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-DB90) 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: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094. District(s) Affected: District 9.
Withdrawn.
80. C14-2025-0058 – 1600 West Ben White -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1600 West Ben White Boulevard (West Bouldin Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from community commercial services (GR) district zoning to general commercial services conditional overlay CCS-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services conditional overlay CCS-CO) combining district zoning. Owner: JAY02 LP (Guy Oliver). Applicant: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux. 512-974-8094. District(s) Affected: District 5.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20250925-080 for general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning was approved on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Vela’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Qadri was off the dais.
The motion to reconsider the vote and show Council Member Qadri voting in favor of Item 80 was approved on Mayor Watson’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second, on an 11-0 vote.
81. NPA-2024-0019.01 -Red River -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 040826-056 of the Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element to the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. Applicant Request: To change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 4305,4307, and 4309 Red River Street (Boggy Creek Watershed) from Single Family to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: Sierra Halo, LLC. Agent: Thrower Design. LLC (Victoria Haase). City Staff: Maureen Meredith. Planning Department, (512) 974-2695. District(s) Affected: District 9.
This item was postponed to October 9,2025, at the request of the Applicant on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Vela’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Qadri was off the dais.
The motion to reconsider the vote and show Council Member Qadri voting in favor of Item 81 was approved on Mayor Watson’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second, on an 11-0 vote.
82. C! 4-2024-0121-Red River Rezone -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 4305,4307, and 4309 Red River Street (Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan CGI₹- MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district 24
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zoning. Owner: Sierra Halo, LLC. Applicant: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094. District(s) Affected: District 9. This item was postponed to October 9,2025, at the request of the Applicant on consent on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Vela’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Qadri was off the dais.
The motion to reconsider the vote and show Council Member Qadri voting in favor of Item 82 was approved on Mayor Watson’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second, on an 11-0 vote.
83. C14-2024-0163 -1700 South Lamar -Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1700 South Lamar Boulevard, and 1401 and 1509 Collier Street (West Bouldin Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-vertical mixed use building CCS-V) combining district zoning to general commercial services-vertical mixed use building density bonus 90 (CS-V-DB90) combining district zoning for Tract 1, and from limited office district (LO) and family residence district (SF-3) to general commercial services vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (CS-V-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-density bonus 90 (CS-V-DB90) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (CS-V-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Owner: SL 1700 South Lamar LP (John Kiltz). Applicant: Land Use Solutions (Michele Haussmann). City Staff: Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094. District(s) Affected: District 9.
The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20250925-083 for general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-density bonus 90 (CS-V-[)890) combining district zoning for Tract 1, and for general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (CS-V-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2 was approved on Council Member Velasquez’s motion, Council Member Vela’s second on a 9-0 vote. Council Member Duchen abstained. Council Member Qadri was off the dais.
The motion to reconsider the vote and show Council Member Qadri voting in favor of Item 83 was approved on Mayor Watson’s motion, Council Member Velasquez’s second, on an 11-0 vote.
Mayor Watson recessed the meeting to go into Executive Session at 2:20 p.m. without objection.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council went into Executive Session, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Teras Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, to discuss matters of land acquisition, litigation, and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda and to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda.
64. Discuss legal issues and real estate matters related to the acquisition of approximately 1.39 acres including an office/retail building for the Homeless Strategy Office, located at 2401 South Interstate 35 (IH-35). (Private consultation with legal counsel Section 551.071 of the Government Code and Real Property -Section 551.072 of the Government Code).
Conducted.
Mayor Watson reconvened the Council Meeting at 3:07 p.m.
Mayor Watson adjourned the meeting at 3:08 p.m. without objection.
The minutes were approved on this the 23rd day of October 2025 on Mayor Watson’s motion, Council Member Vela’§ second on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes was absent.
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