Austin public meetings in 2022
43 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Special Called Meeting
The Austin City Council will meet to approve a resolution canvassing the results of the December 13, 2022, runoff election. This is a special called meeting.
- Resolution canvassing the results of the December 13, 2022, runoff election
City Council
The Austin City Council is considering several items including changes to electric utility rates and new ordinances regarding dog ownership. The agenda also includes various contract approvals for technology upgrades, security services, and infrastructure projects.
- Ordinance amending Austin City Code regarding the ownership of vicious dogs
- Revised electric rates and charges for Austin Energy customers
- Mixed-use development at 7309 & 7211 N IH-35
- Contract with Freeit Data Solutions for Nutanix services up to $14,000,000
- Security services agreement with Travis County Sheriff’s Office up to $11,862,322
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several large-scale infrastructure and utility contracts. This includes expansions for the Wild Horse Ranch Wastewater Treatment Plant and water pipeline renewals. The agenda also features fee changes for Convention Center garages and zoning services.
- $76,483,550 construction contract for Wild Horse Ranch Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
- $2,424,138 reimbursement to Waller Creek Owner, LLC for Austin Energy pipe connection
- Fee increases for Convention Center garages near the Convention Center
- $5,306,812 construction contract for Barton Hills Water & Wastewater Pipeline Renewal
- $1,250,000 land acquisition for a 7.62-acre tract in the city's extra-territorial jurisdiction
City Council Addendum Agenda
The City Council is considering a resolution to amend the Austin Transit Partnership's articles of incorporation. The proposal aims to add more community-at-large members and increase transparency in the board member nomination process. It also recommends that the CapMetro Board adopt these amendments.
- Resolution for Austin Transit Partnership amendments
- Addition of community-at-large members to ATP
- Increased transparency for board nominations
- Recommendation for CapMetro Board to amend ATP documents
City Council Work Session
The Austin City Council will receive updates on the redevelopment of city-owned properties and the Palm District Planning Initiative. The council also scheduled executive sessions to discuss legal issues regarding 2022 labor negotiations and short-term rental regulations, as well as City Manager performance and compensation.
- Status update on redevelopment of City-Owned Properties
- Briefing on the Palm District Planning Initiative
- Legal discussion on 2022 labor negotiations
- Legal discussion on short-term rental regulations
- Review of City Manager performance and compensation
Audit and Finance Committee
The committee will review several audit presentations and briefings. These include reports on cold/hot weather facilities and airport lease community benefits. The meeting also includes a briefing on the City's pension systems.
- Cold Weather Shelters and Hot Weather Cooling Centers Audit presentation
- Airport Leases and Community Benefits Special Request report presentation
- Briefing on the City’s Pension Systems
- City Auditor’s Integrity Unit FY2022 Update
City Council Special Called Meeting
The Austin City Council met on November 15, 2022, to consider a consent agenda of various items for action. These include approvals for water utility extensions, public art projects, and several city service contracts.
- $4,680,000 cost participation agreement for a water main at 4400 E. State Highway 71
- Up to $9,780,000 contract for computer aided dispatch software and interface systems
- Up to $10,000,000 professional services agreement for building commissioning services
- $1,800,000 HVAC repair project for the South Austin Neighborhood Center
- $5,500,000 contract for an integrated electronic health records system
City Council Addendum Agenda
The City Council is reviewing a contract for power transformer monitoring and a legal settlement. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding election day meeting schedules and collaboration with the Austin Economic Development Corporation. Additionally, the council will consider a rezoning request for 500 VFW Road.
- Contract with Camlin Inc. for power transformer monitoring up to $130,000
- Settlement in Meredith Williams v. City of Austin et al
- Resolution directing the City Manager to negotiate AEDC agreements for several city-owned properties
- Rezoning of 500 VFW Road from GO-CO to GO-MU
- Fee waivers for the Circle C Turkey Trot and Kids Mile
City Council Work Session
The City Council will receive a staff briefing regarding proposed changes to the Austin Energy base rate structure and cost of service. The work session also includes discussions on meeting time management and executive sessions regarding labor negotiations and copyright matters.
- Briefing on proposed revisions to the Austin Energy base rate structure and cost of service
- Discussion regarding Council meeting time management
- Executive session regarding 2022 labor negotiations legal issues
- Executive session regarding copyright matters legal issues
City Council Special Called Meeting
The City Council convened an executive session to discuss legal matters related to the 2022 City of Austin labor negotiations. This session was held in private consultation with legal counsel.
- Executive session regarding 2022 labor negotiations legal issues
City Council Work Session
The City Council will review an ordinance amendment for the November 8, 2022, elections regarding ballot language and polling places. The session also includes briefings on 911 communications recruitment and the Colony Park Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone.
- Colony Park Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone briefing
- Austin Animal Shelter update
- 911 Communications Retention and Recruitment briefing
- Bike Network Buildout and ThinkBike 10th Anniversary discussion
- Ordinance amendment for November 8, 2022 elections
City Council Work Session
The Austin City Council will review the schedule for remaining 2022 meetings and work sessions. The agenda also includes executive sessions regarding cybersecurity assessments and legal issues related to Jose Herrera v. City of Austin et al.
- Schedule for remaining 2022 City Council meetings and work sessions
- Executive session on cybersecurity assessments, audits, and network security
- Executive session regarding Jose Herrera v. City of Austin et al (Cause No. 1:20-cv-01134-RP)
Audit and Finance Committee
The Audit and Finance Committee will discuss bylaw amendments for the Commission on Seniors. The meeting includes an EMS briefing regarding the FY 2022 budget rider and billing. Members will also review updates on the Animal Services audit timeline.
- Bylaw amendments for the Commission on Seniors
- EMS briefing on FY 2022 budget rider and billing
- Implementation of $20/hr Living Wage Procurement Program
- Update on Animal Services audit timeline
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will discuss implementing a sliding scale of fines for certain non-moving traffic law citations. The committee will also receive briefings regarding hazardous materials storage distances from residences and Austin’s right of way easements.
- Discussion on sliding scale fines for non-moving traffic citations
- Briefing on hazardous materials storage distance from residences
- Briefing on Austin’s right of way easements
- Approval of May 23, 2022, meeting minutes
City Council Special Called Meeting
The City Council is considering a second reading of an ordinance to enact the "Austin Police Oversight Act." This includes ordering a special municipal election for May 6, 2023. The Council will also consider a resolution regarding compensation and benefits for Austin Police Department officers.
- Second reading of ordinance to enact “Austin Police Oversight Act”
- Ordinance ordering a special municipal election for May 6, 2023
- Resolution regarding APD officer compensation and benefits if the initiative is on the ballot
City Council Addendum Agenda
The Council is considering an ordinance to enact the Austin Police Oversight Act and ordering a special election for May 6, 2023. The agenda also includes agreements for homeless services and waterfront development plans.
- Special election on May 6, 2003, regarding the Austin Police Oversight Act
- Family Eldercare, Inc. agreement extension up to $912,400 for hygiene services
- Salvation Army emergency shelter agreements totaling up to $9,951,453
- Resolution for the South Central Waterfront District regulating plan
- Appointments to the Sobering Center Local Government Corporation Board
City Council Work Session
The City Council will meet in executive session to discuss personnel matters. The agenda includes evaluating the performance, compensation, and benefits for the City Clerk, City Auditor, and Municipal Court Clerk.
- Evaluation of performance, compensation, and benefits for the City Clerk
- Evaluation of performance, compensation, and benefits for the City Auditor
- Evaluation of performance, compensation, and benefits for the Municipal Court Clerk
City Council
The City Council will vote on adopting the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget and a new property tax rate. The agenda also includes ordering the November 2022 municipal election and reinstating an Austin Police Department license plate reader program.
- Adoption of FY 2022-2023 City Budget and property tax rate
- Order for November 8, 2022, municipal and special elections
- Reinstatement of APD license plate reader program with $114,775
- Ordinance requiring parkland dedication for commercial developments
- Updates to Fire, Police, and EMS department classifications
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget and setting the annual property tax rate. The meeting also includes ordering a general municipal election for November 8, 2022. Additionally, council members will review personnel classifications for the police, fire, and EMS departments.
- Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 City of Austin Budget
- Approval of the property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
- Ordering a general municipal election for November 8, 2022
- Reinstating the APD license plate reader program with $114,775
- Ordinance regarding parkland dedication for commercial developments
City Council Budget Work Session
The City Council will discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, including its process and procedures. The session also includes an executive session to discuss legal issues related to budget matters and the November 8, 2022 election.
- Discussion of the FY 2022-2023 Proposed Budget
- Executive session regarding legal issues for budget matters
- Executive session regarding legal issues for the November 8, 2022 election
City Council
The Austin City Council is considering various agreements for water and wastewater services at 13338 Old San Antonio Road. The agenda also includes budget updates for multiple Public Improvement Districts and several city service contracts.
- Water and wastewater cost participation agreements for 13338 Old San Antonio Road up to $2,886,408
- Construction contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd. for wastewater renewal up to $9,600,000
- Agreement with ACC Fashion Incubator for a three-year term not to exceed $165,000
- Contract with Techline, Inc. for remote streetlight monitoring up to $3,800,000
- 2023 budget updates for Austin Downtown, South Congress, and East Sixth Street Public Improvement Districts
Austin Housing Finance Corporation
The Austin Housing Finance Corporation will consider approving the meeting minutes from June 16, 2022. The board will also consider authorizing negotiations and agreements with NHP Foundation and Capital A Housing to develop affordable housing on approximately three acres at or near 3515 Manor Road.
- Approval of June 16, 2022, meeting minutes
- Authorizing agreements for affordable housing development near 3515 Manor Road
City Council
The City Council will conduct a community input session to receive public comment. This session focuses on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Proposed Budget.
- Community input session for the FY 2022-2023 Proposed Budget
City Council Work Session
The council will discuss parkland dedication fees for commercial and residential developments. A briefing is scheduled regarding the South Central Waterfront District and 305 South Congress Planned Unit Development. Members will also receive an update on reproductive health care decisions resolution implementation.
- Parkland dedication fees for commercial and residential developments
- Briefing: South Central Waterfront District and 305 South Congress PUD
- Update on Resolution No. 20220721-002 (reproductive health care)
- Discussion of the budget rider process
- Real estate matters for 1215 Red River Street and 606 East 12th Street
City Council Special Called Meeting
The City Council is considering an ordinance to prohibit discrimination based on reproductive health action in housing, employment, and public accommodations. The council is also reviewing resolutions regarding reproductive healthcare protections and city employee benefits. These items include directing the City Manager to explore birth control education programs.
- Ordinance amending City Code to prohibit discrimination based on reproductive health action
- Resolution affirming commitment to protecting reproductive healthcare decisions
- Resolution directing City Manager to explore public education on long-term birth control
- Resolution evaluating employee benefits for access to reproductive healthcare services
City Council Addendum Agenda
The City Council will receive a staff briefing regarding the city's current capacity and future plans for responding to extreme heat and cold. This includes planning for instances that occur alongside state or local grid power outages.
- Staff briefing on emergency responses to extreme heat and cold
- Discussion of response plans during state or local grid power outages
Austin City Council
The Austin City Council will receive a presentation regarding the City Manager's proposed budget. This session is for discussion only, and no action will be taken.
- Presentation of the City Manager's proposed budget
City Council
The Austin City Council will consider several large infrastructure and construction contracts. Items include funding for terminal optimization, park stabilization, and sidewalk improvements. The council will also review agreements for pre-kindergarten expansion and utility services.
- $46,000,000 for Barbara Jordan Terminal Optimization services
- $25,159,930 for Roy G. Guerrero Park Channel Stabilization
- $902,075 agreement with AISD to expand pre-kindergarten access
- Up to $65,485,000 in contracts for building maintenance and repair trades
- $16,500,000 issuance of City of Austin Certificates of Obligation
City Council Addendum Agenda
The Austin City Council will consider an ordinance to establish new speed limits on arterial streets outside the Urban Core. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding gun violence prevention and funding for police license plate readers. Several property annexations and rezoning requests are scheduled for public hearing.
- Ordinance to lower and establish speed limits on arterial streets outside the Urban Core
- Resolution regarding gun violence prevention and semi-automatic rifle sales
- Funding of $114,775.00 to reinstate the Austin Police Department license plate reader program
- Public hearings for the annexation of approximately 52.6 acres near 6204 W Parmer Lane
- Rezoning of 7213 and 7301 Burnet Road from Commercial to Mixed Use
City Council Work Session
The City Council will review a development assessment for 517 South Lamar Boulevard and receive an update on the Climate Equity Plan. Members will also discuss the process for public speakers at meetings. Several items are scheduled for closed executive sessions, including legal matters regarding reproductive health care and real estate related to St. John properties.
- Development assessment briefing for 517 South Lamar Boulevard
- Update on the Climate Equity Plan
- Discussion of public speaker process at City Council Meetings
- Executive session regarding MWBE Procurement Program legal issues
- Executive session regarding St. John properties at 7211 N. IH 35 and 7309 N. IH 35
City Council
The Austin City Council is considering several infrastructure and service contracts. Key items include approving water utility loans and managing pandemic recovery funds. The council will also review amendments to solid waste rules and public improvement district assessments.
- $79,115,646 management agreement with Downtown Austin Alliance
- $18,000,000 loan for Austin Water’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure program
- $9,766,500 water main construction reimbursement for 10203 Rodriguez Road
- $15,363,986 construction contract for Ullrich Water Treatment Plant improvements
- $19,100,000 for chiller system maintenance and repair contracts
City Council Work Session
The City Council Work Session includes briefings on homelessness issues and a presentation from the Living Wage Working Group. The council will also meet in executive session to evaluate the performance, compensation, and benefits of several city officials.
- Update on homelessness related issues
- Presentation from the Living Wage Working Group
- Executive session regarding City Clerk performance and compensation
- Executive session regarding City Auditor performance and compensation
- Executive session regarding Municipal Court Clerk performance and compensation
City Council
The Austin City Council is considering budget increases for the Convention Center and expansion of pre-kindergarten access through AISD. The meeting also includes the ratification of emergency pandemic-related contracts and various utility engineering agreements.
- $1,082,155 increase to the Tourism and Promotion Fund
- $902,075 agreement with AISD for three-year-old pre-kindergarten access
- $7,985,964.25 construction contract for Stassney Lane
- Ratification of $41,913,374 in emergency COVID-19 related contracts
- $12,000,000 amendment for Corridor Improvements Project engineering services
Austin Housing Finance Corporation
The Austin Housing Finance Corporation is reviewing multiple loan agreements and a contract for various housing projects. These items include funding for repairs, rental developments, and a hotel conversion into supportive housing.
- Loan up to $750,000 for Arbors at Creekside repairs
- Loan up to $1,090,087 for Industry SoMa development
- Loan up to $3,300,000 for Juniper Creek rental development
- Loan up to $3,000,000 for Saison North rental development
- $3,903,216.13 contract for Pecan Gardens hotel conversion renovations
City Council Work Session
The City Council will receive an update on mental health policy recommendations. The session includes executive sessions regarding real estate for the Bergstrom Spur rail line and 2022 labor negotiations. Additionally, the council will evaluate performance and compensation for several city officials.
- Update on Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute Recommendations
- Real estate matters for the Bergstrom Spur rail line
- 2022 City of Austin labor negotiations
- Performance and compensation reviews for the City Clerk, City Auditor, and Municipal Court Clerk
City Council Work Session
The Austin City Council will hold a work session including a briefing on a jet fuel storage facility. The council will also meet in executive session to discuss legal strategies for the Sixth Street area and review City Manager performance and compensation.
- Briefing on Jet Fuel Storage Facility
- Discussion of legal issues regarding Sixth Street safety and gun buyback programs
- Review of City Manager performance, compensation, and benefits
- Legal discussion regarding Acuna et al v. City of Austin et al litigation
City Council
The council will review several infrastructure and service contracts. This includes accepting federal and state grants for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and funding for municipal building renovations. The agenda also features agreements with various chambers of commerce for economic development.
- Grants up to $320,000,000 for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- $27,000,000 increase for Municipal Building renovations
- Contract amendment for meter reading services up to $32,927,110
- Construction contract for traffic sign and pavement marking services up to $16,497,500
- Budget increase of $2,268,614 and 80 new positions for the Aviation Department
Austin Housing Finance Corporation
The Board will consider approving a loan agreement with the Austin Revitalization Authority. This funding is intended to assist with the acquisition of a fourplex as part of the Anti-Displacement Community Acquisition Program.
- Loan agreement up to $458,000 for 8402 Garcreek Circle acquisition
City Council
The February 26, 2022, meeting agenda consists primarily of test items and placeholder text. One item proposes a resolution regarding notification processes for Austin Fire Department activities.
- Resolution regarding Austin Fire Department activity notifications
City Council Addendum Agenda
The Austin City Council is reviewing several contract amendments and new service agreements. The agenda also includes approving settlements for two lawsuits and an external audit of recent Austin Water quality episodes.
- Contract with Code 4 Emergency Services LLC up to $2,500,000
- Settlement in Evans v. City of Austin et al, subject to court approval
- Settlement in Howell v. City of Austin, subject to court approval
- COBUS Industries, LP contract for airside transport bus not to exceed $470,000
- External audit of recent Austin Water quality and supply episodes
City Council Work Session
The Austin City Council Work Session includes a presentation by the Inclusive Procurement Working Group and an update on the Austin Police Department Academy 145th Cadet Class. The council may also enter an executive session to discuss legal claims related to protests on May 30 and 31, 2020.
- Inclusive Procurement Working Group presentation
- Update on Austin Police Department Academy 145th Cadet Class
- Executive session regarding lawsuits related to May 30-31, 2020 protests
City Council Addendum Agenda
The City Council is reviewing amendments to a special municipal election regarding marijuana enforcement and no-knock warrants. Additionally, the council will consider a resolution to modify definitions within the city's Special Events code.
- Amending voting hours and early voting details for a special municipal election
- Modifying definitions of special event categories in City Code Chapter 4-20
City Council Work Session
The council will review a Kroll Associates, Inc. report on Austin Police Department interactions and use of force. The session also includes discussions regarding council appointments and various legal claims in executive sessions.
- Kroll Associates, Inc.’s Phase B Report on APD public interaction, use of force, and recruitment
- Council appointments to intergovernmental entities and committees
- Legal discussions regarding lawsuits related to May 2020 police protests
- Review of Smith et al v. City of Austin et al litigation