Pflugerville public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council held a special meeting on December 30, 2021, to discuss an amended contract with Acadian Ambulance Services for EMS services in the city and ETJ. After an executive session, no action was taken on the item. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Discussed amended EMS contract with Acadian Ambulance Services; no action taken

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council made appointments to several boards and commissions, including the Equity Commission, Library Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, PCDC Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Deutschen Pfest Committee, Finance and Budget Committee, and TIRZ Board. All appointments were approved unanimously or by majority vote as recorded.

• Appointed Victor To, Ana Pomar, Claudia Yanez, and Daisy Delgado Castillo to the Equity Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Dawn Janacek, Jillian Arizpe, and Matt Robertson as members and Holly Griffin as alternate to the Library Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Carol Teitelman, Jennifer Bridges, and Michael Angstadt as members and Charity Hill as alternate to the Parks and Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Victor Gonzales to Place 1, George Vande Werken to Place 7, Jonathan Kamenicky to Place 5, and Dennis Spencer to Place 3 of the PCDC Board (majority votes)
• Appointed Nicholas Hudson, Amanda Maedgen, and Oscar Mitchell to the Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Kevin Kluge and Craig Pruett to the Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Appointed Raul Capetillo, Nicholas Goettsche, and Brandon Cardwell to the Deutschen Pfest Committee (unanimous)
• Approved resolution appointing Darryl Houston and Sylvia Camarillo to the Falcon Pointe TIRZ Board (unanimous)

Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC)

The PCDC board approved an Economic Development Performance Agreement with Project GAP, not to exceed $300,000, for expansion and primary jobs. The motion passed 5-0. The board also approved the November 17, 2021 meeting minutes with a correction. No action was taken during executive session.

• Approved Economic Development Performance Agreement with Project GAP, not to exceed $300,000 (5-0)
• Approved November 17, 2021 regular meeting minutes with correction (5-0)

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council approved a first-reading ordinance rezoning approximately 104.42 acres at E. Pecan and Cameron Road from Urban (CL4/CL5) to Campus Industrial (CI), with Mayor Pro Tem Weiss voting no. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including a $760,960.26 temporary power generator lease for the Surface Water Treatment Plant, a $150,000 grant for an outdoor fitness station, and a change order for the Lake Pflugerville Park Phase 1 project. Appointments were made for the People and Culture Director and two professional services contracts, and a resolution amending council rules of procedure was approved.

• Approved rezoning of 104.42 acres to Campus Industrial (first reading) (6-1)
• Approved $760,960.26 temporary power generator lease with United Rentals (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 PCDC grant for outdoor fitness station (consent agenda)
• Approved $66,548.53 change order for Lake Pflugerville Park Phase 1 (consent agenda)
• Approved appointment of Robbi Craig as People and Culture Director (6-1)
• Approved selection of Hayat Brown for P3 Financial and Transactional Advisor Services (unanimous)
• Approved selection of AGCM, Inc. and ECM, Inc. for Owner's Representative Services (6-1)
• Approved resolution amending rules of order and procedure for council meetings (6-1)

City Council

The City Council held a worksession with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed a downtown utility analysis for moving overhead lines underground, with cost estimates and a 9-18 month timeline. They also reviewed the Colorado River Water Supply Analysis, with an estimated $86 million project cost and bidding expected in December 2022.

• No formal decisions made; worksession only

Equity Advisory Board

The Equity Commission discussed the lack of data on minority- and women-owned business participation in City contracts and agreed to invite the Purchasing Department to the next meeting to develop a scope of work for a third-party disparity study. No formal action was taken on the study itself. The commission also approved the November minutes and canceled the second December meeting.

• Approved November 8, 2021 minutes (motion by Rogers, second by Epstein)
• Canceled second December meeting (motion by Rogers, second by Epstein)
• Agreed to invite Purchasing to next meeting to develop scope for disparity study (no formal vote)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved a parkland dedication fee-in-lieu for a proposed 463-unit residential development at 3001 E. Pecan St., despite concerns about lack of green space. The commission also approved minutes, moved the February 2022 meeting date, and tabled the March date change.

• Approved fee-in-lieu for 3001 E. Pecan St. development (4-2)
• Approved minutes from November 18, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Approved moving February 2022 meeting to February 10 (6-0)
• Tabled March 2022 meeting date change
• Adjourned meeting at 7:46 pm (6-0)

Library Board

The Library Board unanimously approved the 5-year plan with recommended changes and edits, including adding a sponsorship program and removing staff names. The board also approved the minutes from the November 10, 2021 meeting as submitted. No other formal actions were taken; the remaining agenda items were informational reports.

• Approved 5-year plan with edits (unanimous)
• Approved November 10, 2021 meeting minutes as submitted

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved several plats and rezoning requests, including the Grove at Blackhawk final plat, Longhorn preliminary plan, Lisso Tract Phase 2 final plat, Tacara at Weiss Ranch preliminary and final plats, and replats for Cornerstone at Kelly Lane and Ballantyne Retail. The commission denied rezoning requests for 2118 Rowe Loop and 1741 Rowe Loop, but approved rezoning for Weiss/Kelly (MF-10), E. Pecan and Cameron Road (Campus Industrial), and the Lakeside Meadows PUD amendment was pulled with no action.

• Approved Grove at Blackhawk Section 1 final plat (consent)
• Approved Longhorn preliminary plan (consent)
• Approved Lisso Tract Phase 2 final plat (consent)
• Approved Tacara at Weiss Ranch preliminary and final plats (4-1, Johnson opposed)
• Approved Replat of Cornerstone at Kelly Lane Phase 2 Lot 1 Block A (unanimous)
• Approved Replat of Ballantyne Retail Lot 1 Block A (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning for 2118 Rowe Loop (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning for 1741 Rowe Loop (unanimous)

City Council

This was a worksession with discussion only; no formal votes or decisions were made. Council heard presentations on the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Phase 1, including construction challenges and a TCEQ action plan. They also discussed membrane supplier options for the Surface Water Treatment Plant Expansion and the drainage/development process. The meeting adjourned at 6:59pm.

• Discussed Central Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Phase 1 project status and challenges
• Discussed TCEQ action plan and flow changes for the wastewater plant
• Discussed membrane supplier options for Surface Water Treatment Plant Expansion
• Discussed drainage and development process, including flood plain data
• No formal action taken; all items were discussion only

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted 5-0 to table the parkland dedication fee-in-lieu item until February 2022, pending more information and new board members. The commission also approved the October 21, 2021 meeting minutes with one abstention. A floating dock at Lake Pflugerville was discussed but no action was taken, and a joint session with Planning & Zoning was scheduled for March 7, 2022.

• Approved the October 21, 2021 meeting minutes (4 ayes, 1 abstain).
• Tabled the parkland dedication fee-in-lieu discussion until February 2022 (5 ayes).
• Tabled the tree planting challenge item until February 2022.
• Scheduled a joint session with Planning & Zoning for March 7, 2022.
• Discussed a potential floating dock at Lake Pflugerville; no action taken.
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m. (5 ayes).

Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC)

The PCDC Board approved a $150,000 community parks grant for park improvements, passed 7-0. They also approved a First Amendment to the Rosendin Electric Economic Development Performance Agreement, extending the contract completion date to September 30, 2023, passed 7-0. The board approved the September 15, 2021 meeting minutes and accepted the FY21 Quarter 4 Financial and Investment Reports, both 7-0. No action was taken after executive session.

• Approved a $150,000 community parks grant for park improvements (7-0).
• Approved First Amendment to Rosendin Electric EDPA, extending completion to FY2023 (7-0).
• Approved the September 15, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes (7-0).
• Accepted the FY21 Quarter 4 Financial and Investment Reports (7-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:11 p.m. (7-0).

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council canvassed the votes of the November 2, 2021 General Election and Special Election on charter amendments, both approved unanimously. New councilmembers Kimberly Holiday and Jim McDonald were sworn in. The meeting was procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved canvassing General Election votes (unanimous)
• Approved canvassing Special Election votes on charter amendments (unanimous)
• Administered oath of office to Kimberly Holiday and Jim McDonald

Library Board

The Library Board approved the October 13, 2021 meeting minutes as submitted. The board discussed the Library Director's report, which noted expected rebounds in programs and circulation, and reviewed the five-year plan for FY 2021 and FY 2022, including future plans for outreach, staffing, and technology. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved October 13, 2021 meeting minutes as submitted
• Discussed Library Director report on pandemic services and survey results
• Reviewed five-year plan for FY 2021 and FY 2022

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council approved a contract with Acadian Ambulance Services for EMS services in the city and ETJ, with an amendment requiring full execution by November 11. The vote was 6-2, with Councilmembers Ruiz and Metayer dissenting. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including engineering contracts, water meter purchases, and a construction contract for the Grand Avenue Reconstruction Project.

• Approved Acadian Ambulance Services EMS contract (6-2)
• Approved $2,756,000 Grand Avenue Reconstruction contract with Terra Path, Inc.
• Approved $61,365 engineering services with Plummer Associates for wastewater line rehab
• Approved $95,000 engineering services with CobbFendley for water line rehab
• Approved $270,000 water meter purchase from Core and Main
• Approved $52,000 library materials purchase from hoopla/Midwest Tapes
• Approved $84,575.04 crack seal machine purchase from Crafco, Inc.
• Postponed Cameron Road All-Way Stop interlocal agreement to Nov. 30

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council held a worksession with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed police response to privately owned HOA parks, and the Unified Development Code amendment process, including a possible joint meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission before May. An executive session on real property (Project Longhorn) ended with no action.

• No formal actions taken during worksession
• Discussed police response to HOA parks, including off-duty officer requests
• Discussed UDC amendment process and timing for updates after Comprehensive Plan
• Council members expressed interest in a joint meeting with Planning and Zoning Commission before May
• Executive session on Project Longhorn real property held; no action taken

Equity Advisory Board

The Equity Commission discussed health disparities with Austin Public Health and tabled a motion to recommend extending the Cap Metro shuttle service until more data is available. The commission also approved the October 25 minutes and canceled its November 22 meeting.

• Approved October 25, 2021 minutes (motion passed)
• Tabled motion to recommend extending Cap Metro shuttle service until December
• Canceled November 22, 2021 meeting (motion passed)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the consent agenda, including preliminary and final plats and the 2022 meeting schedule, and recommended approval of the CDBG CAPER report. Two sign waiver requests for elementary school monument signs were denied in a 2-3 vote.

• Approved consent agenda including plats and 2022 meeting schedule (5-0)
• Recommended approval of CDBG CAPER report (5-0)
• Denied sign waiver for 428 Kingston Lacy Blvd (2-3)
• Denied sign waiver for 600 S Heatherwilde Blvd (2-3)

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council voted unanimously to postpone a decision on a proposed EMS services contract with Acadian Ambulance Services until a future meeting. The postponement came after public comments urging the council to wait until after the upcoming election, which included propositions related to ESD 17. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Postponed EMS contract with Acadian Ambulance Services to a future meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council held public hearings on two rezoning requests. The Tacara at Weiss Ranch Phase 2 rezoning (REZ2108-02) was denied after motions to approve and postpone failed. The Black Locust Townhomes rezoning (REZ2108-01) was approved on first reading. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a $102,500 contract for right-of-way services, and discussed but took no action on an EMS contract with Acadian.

• Denied Tacara at Weiss Ranch Phase 2 rezoning (REZ2108-02) (1-6)
• Approved Black Locust Townhomes rezoning (REZ2108-01) on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $102,500 contract for Kelly Lane and Weiss Lane Water Line Projects
• Approved resolution to apply for TWDB Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan
• Approved sludge hauling contract renewal with Sheridan Environmental at $545 per truck
• Approved Cigna and New York Life insurance agreements
• Approved rescheduling November 23 meeting to November 30
• Failed to direct City Attorney to draft commercial fencing amendment (3-4)

City Council

The City Council held a worksession to discuss the proposed transfer of a Water Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) in the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) with Manville. No formal action was taken; the discussion covered service areas, the 2020 Water Master Plan, and impacts of HB 1437.

• No formal decisions made; discussion only on water CCN transfer

Equity Advisory Board

The Equity Commission approved a motion requesting staff to provide a draft recommendation for a possible amendment to the city's purchasing policy, to be considered and sent to the city council. The commission also tabled a discussion on the Education Pillar and decided not to change its meeting day/time. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to request staff draft a purchasing policy amendment recommendation (passed)
• Tabled Education Pillar discussion (passed)
• Decided not to change meeting day/time or frequency

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the Arbor Day Celebration for November 6, 2021, at Stonehill Park, and approved a process for appointing a youth member from the Youth Advisory Council to the Parks and Recreation Board. They also discussed updates on grants, events, and parkland dedication fees, but took no action on those items.

• Approved Arbor Day Celebration on Nov 6, 2021, at Stonehill Park (5-0)
• Approved youth position on Parks and Recreation Board to be filled by Youth Advisory Council member first (5-0)
• Approved minutes from August 19, 2021 meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council held a special meeting to nominate a candidate for the Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD) Board of Directors. After multiple motions failed, including attempts to nominate Andrew Crain and councilmembers Weiss and Ruiz, the council approved a motion to nominate Elizabeth Montoya by a 3-2 vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Nominated Elizabeth Montoya to TCAD Board (3-2)
• Motion to table until Metayer arrived failed (no second)
• Motion to appoint Andrew Crain failed (2-2)
• Motion to nominate Montoya failed (2-2)
• Motion for ten-minute recess failed (2-2)
• Motion to adjourn failed (2-2)
• Motion to nominate Weiss failed (1-3)
• Motion to nominate Ruiz failed (1-4)

Library Board

The Library Board discussed a patron's request to remove the DVD 'Killing Ed' from the collection, but the Library Director decided to keep it, citing the library's commitment to providing balanced materials and opposing censorship. The board also approved the August minutes, appointed the board officers as the 5-year plan committee, and received reports on library usage and Friends of the Library activities.

• Approved August 11, 2021 meeting minutes as submitted
• Appointed board officers as 5-year plan committee (unanimous)
• Kept challenged DVD 'Killing Ed' in collection (director's decision)

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council approved an ordinance establishing a franchise requirement for emergency services, effective January 1, 2022, and selected Acadian Ambulance Services to negotiate a contract for EMS services in the city and ETJ. The decisions were made amid public concerns about privatizing EMS and the potential impact on service quality. The council also approved wastewater rate adjustments and several consent agenda items, including contracts for street sweeping, traffic signal maintenance, and a roadway project.

• Approved EMS franchise ordinance (ORD-0613) on second reading, effective Jan 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved selection of Acadian Ambulance Services for EMS negotiations (5-1, Ruiz no)
• Approved wastewater rate adjustments (ORD-0614) on second reading (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including street sweeping contract ($100,000), traffic signal maintenance ($405,000), and Pecan at Heatherwilde roadway contract ($330,085.25)
• Tied votes on TCAD board nomination; special meeting scheduled for Oct 20
• No action taken on code of conduct after executive session

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council held a worksession with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed an EMS valuation study by AP Triton, which concluded the system could maintain service levels without increasing taxes, and reviewed the city's 5-year pavement maintenance program. No action was taken on either item.

• No formal decisions made; worksession only
• Discussed EMS valuation study by AP Triton
• Discussed 5-year pavement maintenance program

Equity Advisory Board

The Equity Commission received presentations on the Capital Metro transit pilot program and the Pflugerville Public Library's education efforts. No formal action was taken on either item; the commission discussed the programs and agreed to continue education pillar discussions at the next meeting, with a focus on economic equity and a purchasing policy presentation.

• Approved September 13, 2021 minutes by acclamation
• Heard presentation on Capital Metro transit pilot program; no action taken
• Heard presentation on library education efforts; no action taken
• Agreed to continue education pillar discussion and begin economic equity at next meeting

City Council

The City Council meeting on October 9, 2021, was a notice of no quorum, and no official business was conducted. The notice was posted to alert the public that a quorum might attend the Pflugerville Area Democrats meeting, but no quorum was present. No decisions or votes occurred.

Deutschen Pfest Committee

The committee approved the amended minutes from the September 15, 2021 meeting with a unanimous vote. They also received status updates on the 2021 event, including parking, shuttle logistics, and Eventbrite, and discussed on-site expectations. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved amended minutes from September 15, 2021 meeting (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission denied the Tacara at Weiss Ranch Ph 2 rezoning (ORD-0610) from Agriculture to Urban Corridor Level 4, citing traffic concerns near a school. It also denied the 2004 & 2016 Rowe Loop rezoning (ORD-0589) from Agriculture/Development Reserve to Single-Family Residential, with residents citing density and road concerns. The Commission approved the SH-130 Commerce Center Phase III-B preliminary plat, the 2118 Rowe Loop, 1741 Rowe Loop, and Black Locust Townhomes rezoning requests, and the Replat of Lot 3F Renewable Energy Park.

• Approved the SH-130 Commerce Center Phase III-B Preliminary Plan (PP2108-01) via consent agenda.
• Approved the 2118 Rowe Loop rezoning (REZ2107-01) from Agriculture/Development Reserve to Single-Family Mixed-Use.
• Approved the 1741 Rowe Loop rezoning (REZ2101-02) from Agriculture/Development Reserve to Single-Family Mixed-Use.
• Approved the Black Locust Townhomes Rezoning 2021 (REZ2108-01) from Agriculture/Development Reserve to Single-Family Mixed-Use Residential.
• Denied the Tacara at Weiss Ranch Ph 2 Rezoning (REZ2108-02) from Agriculture to Urban Corridor Level 4.
• Approved the Replat of Lot 3F Renewable Energy Park (FP2106-01) to create two lots.
• Denied the 2004 & 2016 Rowe Loop Rezoning (REZ2105-01) from Agriculture/Development Reserve to Single-Family Residential.

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council and PfISD Board held a joint worksession to discuss school site needs, a potential interlocal development agreement, construction updates, and other topics. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion only.

• Discussed developer requirements for reserving school parcels
• Discussed joint interlocal development agreement between PfISD and City
• Received construction updates for Jessica Carpenter Elementary, Bohls Middle, and Elementary 23
• Discussed Aspire 2040 Comprehensive Plan
• Discussed new development updates
• Discussed Capital Improvement and 2020 Bond Projects

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council approved the City Manager's employment agreement (5-1), adopted the 2021-2025 Strategic Plan, and awarded several construction and equipment contracts, including a $2.17M wastewater interceptor project and a $2.18M emergency generator. A motion to discontinue the Capital Metro pilot program failed (3-3). The council also approved a franchise ordinance for emergency services and several consent agenda items.

• Approved City Manager Sereniah Breland's employment agreement (5-1)
• Adopted Strategic Plan 2021-2025 (unanimous)
• Awarded $2,168,090 construction contract for Highland Park Wastewater Interceptor to D Guerra Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $2,175,930 purchase of emergency generator for Surface Water Treatment Plant from Cummins Southern Plains (unanimous)
• Approved franchise requirement ordinance for emergency services (unanimous)
• Approved $77,210.82 equipment purchase for PfTV broadcasting (consent agenda)
• Approved $254,756 construction contract for Colorado River Raw Water Intake Screens (consent agenda)
• Motion to discontinue Capital Metro pilot program failed (3-3)

City Council

The City Council met in worksession on September 28, 2021, with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed the City of Pflugerville Strategic Plan and held executive sessions for legal guidance on zoning decisions and economic development negotiations for a proposed PCDC performance agreement for Project Flex Power. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive actions taken.

• Held executive session for legal guidance on zoning decisions (no action)
• Held executive session for economic development negotiations on Project Flex Power (no action)
• Discussed City of Pflugerville Strategic Plan (no action)

Equity Advisory Board

The Equity Commission met on September 27, 2021, but lacked a quorum, so no formal decisions were made. The agenda included a presentation on the Capital Metropolitan Transit Authority (CMTA) pilot program and a discussion on education initiatives, but these were not acted upon. The meeting adjourned with the next meeting scheduled for October 11, 2021.

• No quorum; no formal action taken
• Agenda items on CMTA transit pilot and education initiatives not discussed or acted upon

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council met in special session to discuss the performance evaluation and employee agreement of City Manager Sereniah Breland. After an executive session, the council announced no action was taken, stating the agreement will be amended and brought back to the next council meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• No action taken on city manager agreement; amendment to be brought back to next meeting

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved two replats for Stone Hill Town Center (Lot 1 and Lots 5, 6, 7) unanimously. A rezoning request for 2004 & 2016 Rowe Loop from Agriculture to Single-Family Residential was tabled after motions to deny, approve, and approve a modified zoning all failed in 3-3 votes. The commission voted 6-0 to postpone the decision to October 4, 2021.

• Approved consent agenda including June 7, 2021 minutes and two preliminary plans (TCESD 2 Weiss Ln, RNDC-Timmerman) unanimously
• Approved Stone Hill Town Center Lot 1 Replat No. 1 (FP2106-04) 6-0
• Approved Stone Hill Town Center Lot 5, 6, 7 Replat No. 1 (FP2005-01) 6-0
• Tabled 2004 & 2016 Rowe Loop rezoning (REZ2105-01) to October 4, 2021 (6-0)
• Denied motion to deny Rowe Loop rezoning (3-3)
• Denied motion to approve Rowe Loop rezoning as requested (3-3)
• Denied motion to approve SF-S zoning for Rowe Loop (3-3)

Deutschen Pfest Committee

The Deutschen Pfest Steering Committee approved a COVID-19 protocol recommending masks for volunteers and city staff during the festival, with an amendment allowing volunteers working over 4-hour shifts to go without masks. Attendees and vendors are encouraged but not required to wear masks, and vendors may require them. The committee also approved free booths for other boards and commissions, free admission for city employees, and approved the September 1, 2021 minutes.

• Approved September 1, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Approved COVID-19 protocol: masks recommended for volunteers/staff, with leeway for shifts over 4 hours (5-0)
• Approved free booth for other boards and commissions at Deutschen Pfest (5-0)
• Approved free admission for city employees to the event (5-0)

Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC)

The Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC) board held a public hearing on expenditures for economic development projects, including the Impact Way Road Extension and community engagement grants, with no public comment. The board approved the August 18, 2021 regular meeting minutes with a correction to Dr. Kurusz's name. Discussions were held on a TxDOT driveway access request for Helios Way, the quarterly calendar, and the PflugerView program, but no action was taken on these items. The board entered executive session to discuss economic development negotiations but took no action.

• Closed public hearing on economic development expenditures (6-0)
• Approved August 18, 2021 regular meeting minutes with name correction (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council appointed Commander Jason O'Malley as Police Chief, approved a utility revenue financing program, and rezoned a 16.759-acre tract to Single-Family Mixed-Use. Several contracts and agreements were approved, including a $1.454 million road rehabilitation project and a $7.451 million water storage tank. The council also approved a resolution amending the mask mandate to trigger during Austin Public Health stages 4 and 5.

• Appointed Jason O'Malley as Police Chief (unanimous)
• Approved utility revenue financing program ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 18516 N Heatherwilde to SF-MU (6-1, Heath no)
• Approved $1.454M Heatherwilde Roadway Rehabilitation Phase II contract (unanimous)
• Approved $7.451M North 2.5 MG Elevated Storage Tank contract (unanimous)
• Approved $353,406.86 Oncor redundant electrical service agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $105,684.69 Geyser Avenue Drainage Improvements contract (unanimous)
• Approved mask mandate amendment tied to Austin Public Health stages (4-3)

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council met for a worksession on September 14, 2021, and took no formal votes or decisions. The council discussed three executive session items: litigation involving Cash Construction Company, Inc., the appointment of a Police Chief, and the City Manager's performance evaluation and employment agreement. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM.

• No decisions made; worksession only
• Discussed litigation with Cash Construction Company, Inc. in executive session
• Discussed Police Chief appointment in executive session
• Discussed City Manager performance evaluation and employment agreement in executive session

Equity Advisory Board

The Pflugerville Equity Commission approved a motion to dedicate half of each of the next four meetings to transportation and purchasing issues, with the goal of addressing these topics one at a time. The commission also approved the minutes from the August 23, 2021 meeting. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was a discussion about the city council agenda process and the commission's role.

• Approved August 23, 2021 minutes (motion by Chair Matlock, second by Vice-Chair Douglas)
• Approved motion to focus half of each of the next four meetings on transportation and purchasing issues (motion by Rogers, second by Epstein, passed by acclamation)

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council held a special meeting on September 7, 2021, primarily to discuss the Austin Public Health directive regarding COVID-19 and whether to hold the Deutschen Pfest festival. No formal action was taken on this item; council directed staff to develop a plan for the festival, which would be brought back for further discussion. The council also held a facilitated strategic planning discussion on safety, economic development, infrastructure, and services, with a draft plan expected by September 21 or 28. An executive session on litigation resulted in no action.

• No action taken on litigation item (Cause No. D-1-GN-21-003845)
• Discussed COVID-19 guidelines for Deutschen Pfest; directed staff to create a plan (no vote)
• Held strategic planning discussion; no formal decisions made

Deutschen Pfest Committee

The Committee approved the amended August 18 minutes and approved providing Parks and Recreation Commissioners with t-shirts, a festival booth, and free admission wristbands. The event will be cashless with pre-purchased entry via Eventbrite or t-shirts, and masks required for attendees and vendors. City Council canceled children's activities and the parade. No action was taken on sanitation stations or committee roles.

• Approved amended August 18, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Parks and Recreation Commissioners receiving t-shirts, working a booth, and free wristbands (5-0)
• Approved cashless gates and mask requirement for event (discussed, no formal vote)
• Noted City Council canceled children's activities and parade (reported)

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, using $769,000 from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for an ERP system, and adopted a property tax rate of $0.4863 per $100 valuation (an 8% increase). The council also approved several zoning changes, including a rezoning at 20502 FM 685, and postponed a rezoning at 18516 N Heatherwilde. The Deutschen Pfest event was modified to cut the kids section and parade, but not cancelled.

• Approved FY2022 budget with $769,000 from ARPA for ERP (5-2)
• Adopted property tax rate of $0.4863 per $100 valuation, an 8% increase (6-1)
• Approved rezoning at 20502 FM 685 from Agriculture to General Business 2 (4-3)
• Postponed rezoning at 18516 N Heatherwilde to next meeting
• Approved Cameron 96 PUD rezoning (5-2)
• Approved issuance of Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including fee schedule, industrial waste ordinances, and various contracts
• Modified Deutschen Pfest to cut kids section and parade (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council worksession on August 24, 2021, consisted solely of two executive session items: consultation with legal counsel on the Opioid Settlement and discussion of personnel matters regarding the City Manager's performance evaluation. No action was taken in open session, and the worksession adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

• Held executive session for legal consultation on the Opioid Settlement (Item 2B)
• Held executive session for discussion of City Manager performance evaluation (Item 2A)
• No action taken on either item in open session
• Adjourned worksession at 6:40 p.m.

Equity Advisory Board

The Equity Commission approved the August 9, 2021 minutes and elected Daisy Delgado Castillo as Secretary. The commission discussed data on economic equity, health and wellness, and social justice, including the Community Action Network dashboard and police racial profiling reports, but took no formal action on these topics. The next meeting was set for City Hall with COVID-19 protocols.

• Approved August 9, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Daisy Delgado Castillo as Secretary (motion passed)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the minutes from its July 15 and August 7 meetings, both unanimously. The meeting also included discussions on park facility inventory, the Pfurry Splash Party animal policy, Deutschen Pfest updates, and future agenda items, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from July 15, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Approved minutes from August 7, 2021 meeting (6-0)

Deutschen Pfest Committee

The Deutschen Pfest Committee approved final shirt designs for committee and public event shirts, and voted to switch to bi-monthly meetings starting September 1. They also approved the July 21, 2021 minutes as amended. The meeting included status updates on the 2021 event, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved amended July 21, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Approved committee shirt design: Hanz logo, red shirt, Henley style (5-0)
• Approved public event shirt: approved logo, navy blue shirt (5-0)
• Approved bi-monthly meetings starting September 1, with dates Sept 15, 29, Oct 6, 13 (5-0)

Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC)

The Pflugerville Community Development Corporation board approved the FY2022 annual budget as presented, and approved a 3% merit raise for Executive Director Amy Madison, effective October 1, 2021. The board also approved an agreement with LIV Development, LLC to terminate an abandoned easement in the Renewable Energy Park, and amended the Finance and Budget policy definitions for long-term and short-term projects. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved FY2022 Annual Budget (6-0)
• Approved 3% merit raise for Executive Director Amy Madison, effective Oct 1, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved agreement with LIV Development, LLC to terminate abandoned ingress/egress easement in Renewable Energy Park (6-0)
• Approved Finance and Budget policy amendment redefining long-term and short-term projects (6-0)
• Approved minutes of July 28, 2021 Special Meeting and July 30, 2021 Joint Work Session (6-0)

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council held a special meeting and approved two resolutions. First, they ratified all prior actions related to litigation against Travis County ESD No. 17 regarding its attempted expansion into city limits. Second, they approved a resolution requiring masks in city-owned indoor facilities, with exemptions for medical needs and employees working independently; the vote was 5-1 with Councilmember Rogers dissenting.

• Approved resolution ratifying actions and authorizing litigation against ESD No. 17 (unanimous)
• Approved mask mandate for city facilities (5-1, Rogers no)
• Amended mask resolution to raise age exemption from 2 to 6 (approved)
• Amended mask resolution to require masks for employees with public contact (approved)

Library Board

The Library Board approved the July 14, 2021 meeting minutes with a correction to list Teen Liaison Landon Self. The board also discussed the Friends of the Library grant application, teen liaison reports, the library director's report on pandemic services, and the FY 2022 budget update. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved July 14, 2021 minutes with correction (unanimous)

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council voted to update the FY22 proposed budget to reflect land acquisition costs discussed at a prior special meeting, and adopted a resolution setting a proposed maximum FY22 property tax rate and scheduling the public hearing. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included fee schedule and industrial waste ordinance changes, rezoning approvals, and a $247,700 construction contract for the Weiss Lift Station repairs. No action was taken on the Fire & EMS assessment or the ESD No. 17 expansion, which were discussed in executive session.

• Updated FY22 budget to reflect land acquisition figures (4-1)
• Adopted resolution for proposed max FY22 property tax rate and public hearing date (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda including fee schedule and industrial waste ordinances on first reading
• Approved rezoning of 201 W Main St from Office to Neighborhood Services on second reading
• Approved Longhorn Rezoning (43.013 acres) to Campus Industrial on second reading
• Approved $247,700 construction contract for Weiss Lift Station repairs to Prota, Inc.
• Ordered November 2, 2021 General Election for Council Places 3 and 5
• Ordered November 2, 2021 Special Election for charter amendments

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council unanimously approved the Capital Improvement Bond Committee's recommendation to purchase land at FM685 and Pecan Street for a civic center, including city hall, recreation center, and mixed-use development. The purchase will use cash reserves and up to $10 million in general obligation bonds, with an RFP process to explore development opportunities. The motion carried with all present council members voting in favor.

• Approved bond committee recommendation for land purchase at FM685 and Pecan Street (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $10 million in G.O. bonds plus cash reserves for civic center land
• Directed RFP process for civic and mixed-use center development with citizen advisory committee

Capital Improvement Bond Committee

The Capital Improvement Bond Committee presented its recommendation to the City Council in a special meeting, with discussion focused on land area, tax rate impacts, and cost concerns. No formal action was taken by the council; the meeting was for discussion only.

• Presented Capital Improvement Bond Committee recommendation to City Council
• Discussed land area choice and tax rate impact
• Councilmember Rogers stated intent to follow committee majority
• Committee members Nguyen and Newsom expressed cost concerns
• Committee member Houston suggested waiting for future options

Equity Advisory Board

The Pflugerville Equity Commission tabled the election of a secretary until the next meeting. The commission discussed the police chief candidate meet and greet, with incoming Chief O'Malley addressing the board. They also discussed the Governmental Oversight and Education pillars, focusing on data and policy review, but took no formal action on these items.

• Tabled election of secretary (no vote recorded)
• Approved July 26, 2021 minutes (motion passed)

Capital Improvement Bond Committee

The Capital Improvement Bond Committee voted to recommend that the City Council approve the purchase of land at FM 685 and Pecan Street for a civic center (city hall, recreation center, mixed-use development), using cash reserves and up to $10 million in general obligation bonds, and to use an RFP process with a citizen advisory committee. The vote was 11-2, with Terry Newsom and Anthony Nguyen opposed. The committee also approved the minutes of the July 29, 2021 meeting and nominated Amanda Maedgen to present the recommendation to the City Council.

• Approved recommendation to purchase FM 685 and Pecan Street land for civic center, using cash and up to $10M in G.O. bonds (11-2)
• Approved minutes of July 29, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Nominated Amanda Maedgen to present recommendation to City Council (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a consent agenda including a final plat for Basis Pflugerville, a preliminary plan revision for Villages of Hidden Lake, and the May 3, 2021 minutes. They also approved three rezoning requests: 18516 Heatherwilde Blvd to Single-Family Mixed-Use, 20502 FM 685 to General Business 2, and the Cameron 96 PUD (5-2). Additionally, they approved a sign variance for Prost Alehouse and the CDBG Annual Action Plan for 2021.

• Approved consent agenda: Basis Pflugerville final plat, Villages of Hidden Lake preliminary plan, May 3 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 18516 Heatherwilde Blvd to SF-MU (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 20502 FM 685 to GB2 (unanimous)
• Approved Cameron 96 PUD rezoning (5-2)
• Approved sign variance for Prost Alehouse with condition (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG Annual Action Plan for 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council held a worksession to discuss the comprehensive plan process, economic development, land use, and extraterritorial jurisdiction management. No formal decisions or votes were made; the session was informational only, with consultants providing data and council members sharing priorities. The meeting was adjourned without any action items.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the worksession
• Discussed comprehensive plan process and vision (item 3A)
• Discussed economic development approaches and office space needs (item 3B)
• Discussed land use and fiscal performance relationship (item 3C)
• Discussed ETJ management and annexation policy considerations (item 3D)

Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC)

The PCDC Board held a worksession with City Council and consultants to discuss the comprehensive plan and economic development. The group decided PCDC should take a proactive role in land banking and work with the city to explore land bank tools. They also leaned toward partnering with a developer for new office space. No formal votes were taken; the only action was adjournment.

• Decided PCDC should take proactive role in land banking (discussion only)
• Leaned toward developer partnership for office space development (discussion only)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Capital Improvement Bond Committee

The Capital Improvement Bond Committee held a discussion-only meeting about possible projects for a special bond election, including a downtown civic center concept. No formal decisions were made on project selection. The committee approved the minutes from the July 20, 2021 meeting and scheduled its next meeting for August 3, 2021.

• Approved minutes of July 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled next bond committee meeting for August 3, 2021 at 6 p.m.

Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC)

The PCDC board approved three funding items: a $48,750 workforce development grant to PFISD for welding simulation equipment, an agreement with DCS Engineering for up to $116,125 for Impact Way extension engineering, and up to $150,000 for a Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan. The board also approved the consent agenda, a fund reserve and investment policy, and tabled the FY2022 budget to the next meeting. No action was taken after executive session.

• Approved consent agenda including June minutes and quarterly financial reports (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-004: $48,750 workforce grant to PFISD for welding simulators (7-0)
• Authorized agreement with DCS Engineering up to $116,125 for Impact Way extension (7-0)
• Approved funding up to $150,000 for Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-003: Fund Reserve and Budget Policy and Public Funds Investment Policy (7-0)
• Tabled FY2022 Annual Budget to August 18, 2021 meeting (7-0)

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council approved two rezoning ordinances on first reading: one for 201 W Main St (Office to Neighborhood Services) and one for the Longhorn Rezoning (Urban Level 4 to Campus Industrial). The council also approved a consent agenda containing numerous professional services agreements for 2020 Bond Program projects, including parks, transportation, and water line projects. Additionally, the council appointed members to the Equity Commission and Deutschen Pfest Committee, approved a Public Safety Quarantine Leave Policy, and postponed action on the Fire & EMS Assessment report and a $5 million CO bond issuance for EMS.

• Approved 201 W Main St Rezoning (REZ2106-01) on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Longhorn Rezoning (REZ2106-02) on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including multiple professional services agreements for 2020 Bond Program projects (unanimous)
• Appointed Pat Epstein and Virginia Rogers to Equity Commission full member terms and Elizabeth Montoya as alternate (unanimous)
• Appointed Nicholas Goettsche to Deutschen Pfest Committee (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 amendment to Freese and Nichols agreement for Comprehensive Plan (unanimous, Mayor Pro Tem Peña recused)
• Approved Public Safety Quarantine Leave Policy (unanimous)
• Postponed Fire & EMS Assessment report and instructed staff to take no further action on $5 million CO bond issuance (unanimous)

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council met in a worksession on July 27, 2021, and discussed three executive session items (litigation, property for the Melber Lane Roadway Project, and Open Meetings Act consultation) plus an update on the Deutschen Pfest festival. No formal decisions or votes were made during the meeting; it was purely informational and procedural.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the worksession
• Discussed executive session items: litigation, Melber Lane property, and Open Meetings Act consultation
• Received presentation on Deutschen Pfest updates and discussed vendor fees, music, and city staff time

Equity Advisory Board

The Equity Commission held a regular meeting with no formal votes or decisions. Members discussed the need for data on poverty, food insecurity, road maintenance, city employee demographics, and contracts awarded to minority businesses to guide future initiatives. They also discussed the upcoming City Council approval of new commission applicants and the need for a budget, with plans to review goals and pillars in detail at the next meeting.

• Approved July 12, 2021 minutes by acclamation
• Discussed data collection for economic equity, including poverty, food insecurity, and city hiring practices
• Discussed health and wellness data, including COVID-19 vaccination demographics and food insecurity programs
• Discussed social justice topics, including police policies, jail bookings, and diversity in city leadership
• Noted City Council will consider approving new commission applicants on July 27, 2021
• Agreed to gather data on poverty, food insecurity, road maintenance, census data, contracts, and PCDC presentation

Capital Improvement Bond Committee

The Capital Improvement Bond Committee met to discuss possible projects for a special bond election, including a new city hall location and facilities. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion only. The committee reviewed site options, conducted a sticker exercise on potential amenities, and discussed future meeting schedules.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was discussion only
• Discussed possible projects for special bond election
• Conducted sticker exercise on potential amenities (e.g., restaurants, outdoor venue, public plaza received support; housing, hotel, urban dog park did not)
• Discussed schedule for future meetings, including possible August 3, 2021 meeting

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved consent agenda items including final plats for Lakeside Meadows, Heatherwilde, and PfISD Elementary School #23, plus a preliminary plan for the SH 130 Commerce Center. It also approved rezoning for the Longhorn and 201 W Main St properties, and postponed the Cameron 96 PUD rezoning to August 2. The 2004 & 2016 Rowe Loop rezoning was tabled to September 20 after motions to approve or deny failed.

• Approved consent agenda: Lakeside Meadows Ph. 1 final plat, Lakeside Meadows Industrial Ph. 3 final plat, SH 130 Commerce Center Phase III preliminary plan, Heatherwilde 45 North Lot final plat, PfISD Elementary School #23 preliminary and final plats (all unanimous)
• Withdrew Villages of Hidden Lake preliminary plan revision (item 4D)
• Postponed Cameron 96 PUD rezoning (REZ2101-01) to August 2, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Longhorn Rezoning (REZ2106-02) from CL4 to Campus Industrial (unanimous)
• Tabled 2004 & 2016 Rowe Loop rezoning (REZ2105-01) to September 20, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved 201 W Main St rezoning from Office to Neighborhood Services (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG 3rd Amendment to Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved resuming in-person meetings in September (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council voted to amend a resolution to expand the bond committee to 15 members and appointed several new members. The resolution was approved subject to Councilmember Heath submitting his appointee later. The meeting was a special teleconference with no public speakers.

• Amended resolution to set bond committee at 15 members
• Appointed Darryl Houston and Jollie Williams to the bond committee
• Appointed Carol Teitelman, Elizabeth Montoya, Craig Spear, and Sheldon Lamey to the bond committee
• Approved the resolution subject to Councilmember Heath submitting his appointee

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the minutes from its June 17, 2021 virtual meeting by a 6-0 vote. The commission heard updates on the 4th of July event, Music in the Park, Pfarmers Market, Pfun Camp, senior activities, Scott Mentzer pool repairs (opened July 17), Deutschen Pfest planning, and potential land acquisition for future projects. It discussed the agenda for an August 7 work session and tour, and future agenda items, but took no action on those items. The meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.

• Approved the June 17, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0).
• Heard Director's Updates on events, pool repairs, and land acquisition discussions.
• Discussed the August 7 work session and tour agenda; no motion made.
• Discussed future agenda items, including Furry Splash Party status and Windermere restroom updates; no action taken.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p.m. (6-0).

Finance and Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee received a presentation on the FY22 Proposed Budget and discussed it, but took no formal action on it. The committee approved the minutes from the May 27, 2021 meeting and voted to resume in-person meetings starting in September 2021. No public comments were made.

• Approved minutes of May 27, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved resuming in-person meetings starting September 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The July 15, 2021 City Council meeting was canceled due to lack of quorum. The posted agenda included items for the Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2, but no formal decisions were made. The notice also served as a possible quorum notice for other city boards.

• No quorum; meeting canceled
• No official actions taken

Library Board

The Library Board approved the June 9, 2021 meeting minutes as submitted. They discussed the Friends of the Library activities, teen liaison report, and the Library Director's report, which noted rising visits, ongoing virtual programs, and a return to in-person meetings in September. The board also reviewed the annual policy changes, citizen survey results, and the FY 2022 budget, which includes an increased materials budget and no new staff positions.

• Approved the June 9, 2021 meeting minutes as submitted.
• Discussed Friends of the Library activities, including return to in-person meetings.
• Heard teen liaison report (no items).
• Reviewed Library Director's report on e-resource usage, summer reading program, and upcoming in-person meetings.
• Discussed annual policy review, including changes to checkout limits, loan periods, and meeting room usage.
• Reviewed citizen survey results showing positive library opinions but low priority for city focus.
• Reviewed FY 2022 budget, noting increased materials budget and no new positions.

City Council

The City Council approved a $5,203,529 supplemental agreement with Ardurra Group for engineering services on the Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project. They also approved a purchase and sale agreement for a potential city hall site, appointed a bond committee, and postponed action on the Fire & EMS Assessment report until the next meeting.

• Approved $5,203,529 supplemental agreement with Ardurra Group for Water Treatment Plant Expansion engineering services.
• Approved purchase and sale agreement for property for possible city hall location, with city manager authorized to negotiate final terms.
• Adopted resolution appointing a bond committee with one member per councilmember, later amended to allow two appointments each.
• Postponed Fire & EMS Assessment report discussion until next meeting.
• Approved AP Triton EMS Valuation Study with added scope to coordinate with ESD2.
• Awarded delinquent court fines collection contract to McCreary Veselka Bragg & Allen P.C.
• Approved appointment of Trista Evans as City Secretary.
• Approved roadway participation agreement with Hill Country Bible Church for Wilke Ridge Lane extension.

Equity Advisory Board

The Equity Commission meeting scheduled for July 13, 2021, did not occur because a quorum was not present. The notice also informed the public that a quorum of the commission might attend the City Council meeting that same evening, but no action was taken by the commission. The meeting was officially noticed and posted as required by law.

• No quorum present; no official business conducted
• Meeting noticed as possible quorum at City Council meeting, but no action taken

City Council

The City Council met in a worksession to discuss the proposed FY22 budget and a potential purchase and sale agreement for property for a possible city hall. No formal decisions were made; the items were for discussion only. The council also entered executive session to deliberate on the real property matter.

• Discussed proposed FY22 budget, including timeline, expenditures, and sales tax
• Held executive session on real property for possible city hall location
• No formal votes or approvals were taken during the worksession

City Council

The City Council held a quorum tour of an Amazon facility on July 13, 2021, with no formal decisions or votes. The tour was conducted by Jonathan Stites of Seefried Properties, and quorum was lost when Councilmember Weiss left at 10:15 a.m. The minutes record no substantive actions.

• No decisions made; tour only

Equity Advisory Board

The Pflugerville Equity Commission voted to use a centralized approach for organizing its work around the charter's pillars, rather than a decentralized or hybrid model. The commission also reviewed survey results from the police chief search and discussed plans for a progress report to the City Council.

• Approved June 14, 2021 minutes as written (unanimous)
• Voted for centralized approach to pillar sub-committees (4-0)
• Discussed police chief search survey results (no action)
• Reviewed progress report for City Council presentation (no action)

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council meeting on July 10, 2021 was a notice of no quorum, meaning no official action was taken. The meeting was posted to alert the public that a quorum might attend the Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 worksession, but none did. The worksession itself was for discussion only, with no votes or decisions.

• No quorum was present; no decisions or actions were taken by the City Council.
• The meeting was a notice of possible quorum for the Travis County ESD No. 2 worksession, but no quorum attended.
• The worksession agenda included discussion of the District's strategic plan, but no action was taken.

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council meeting on July 9, 2021, was a notice of possible quorum for a Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 worksession. A quorum of the City Council was not in attendance, and no action was taken by the council. The worksession agenda included discussion of the district's strategic plan, but no votes or decisions were made.

• No quorum of the City Council was present; no action taken.
• Worksession agenda included strategic plan review; no decisions made.

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council meeting on July 8, 2021 was a notice of no quorum, as a quorum of the council was not in attendance. The notice was posted to allow council members to attend a Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 worksession (July 8-10) for discussion only, with no action taken. No substantive decisions were made by the City Council.

• No quorum; no City Council action taken
• Worksession held for discussion only; no action taken on strategic plan items

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council approved an ordinance amending the FY21 budget, removing the $10 million for land acquisition for a new city hall, and also approved a resolution authorizing certificates of obligation for EMS services, also minus the land purchase. Both votes were 6-1, with Councilmember Weiss voting no. The council also discussed economic development elements for the Aspire Pflugerville 2040 Comprehensive Plan and considered scheduling a joint meeting with the PCDC.

• Approved FY21 budget amendment (ORD-0587) minus $10M land purchase (6-1)
• Approved resolution (RES-0890) for certificates of obligation for EMS, minus land purchase (6-1)
• Discussed economic development for Aspire Pflugerville 2040 plan
• Considered joint meeting with PCDC on July 30-31

Equity Advisory Board

The Pflugerville Equity Commission met on June 28, 2021, but no quorum was present, so the meeting was called to order at 6:48 p.m. and no formal action was taken. The agenda included approval of minutes, discussion of moving forward with pillars, a progress report to the Council, and future meetings, but none of these items were acted upon. The next regular meeting was scheduled for July 12, 2021.

• No quorum present; meeting called to order at 6:48 p.m.
• No formal action taken on any agenda item.
• Next regular meeting scheduled for July 12, 2021.

Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC)

The PCDC board met in a worksession and received updates on the CEDS 2.0 progress and the FY2022 Draft Budget. No formal decisions were made on these items; the meeting was discussion-only. The board adjourned unanimously with a 7-0 vote.

• Adjourned the meeting (moved by Vande Werken, seconded by Husen, passed 7-0)
• Approved the minutes as submitted on July 28, 2021

City Council

The City Council approved a $7,896,181 supplemental agreement with Garver, LLC for engineering services on the Wilbarger Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility, and a $1,130,883.20 agreement with Kimley-Horn for the Wilbarger Creek Wastewater Interceptor. They also approved a $1,407,592 agreement with CP&Y for owner representative services on both projects. The council postponed a vote on the FY21 budget amendment and approved preparing a May 2022 bond election for a mixed-use municipal complex.

• Approved $7,896,181 supplemental agreement with Garver, LLC for Wilbarger Creek wastewater treatment plant engineering
• Approved $1,130,883.20 supplemental agreement with Kimley-Horn for Wilbarger Creek interceptor engineering
• Approved $1,407,592 supplemental agreement with CP&Y for owner representative services
• Postponed action on FY21 budget amendment (ORD-0587)
• Approved preparation for May 2022 General Obligation Bond election for municipal complex
• Approved $363,300.70 construction agreement with Andale Construction for HA5 pavement preservation
• Approved $198,697 purchase of traffic signal radios and $103,704.48 for switches
• Approved resolution opposing non-radioactive hazardous materials route designation plan

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council held a worksession to discuss the Wilbarger Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility Project and future water supply options. Presentations were given by Garver consultants, and council members asked questions. No formal decisions or votes were made during the worksession.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during worksession

City Council

The City Council held a worksession to discuss a report by AP Triton on fire and EMS service options, including maintaining the status quo, paying a subsidy, joining ESD17, using private ambulances, or creating a city-run service. No formal decisions were made, but the council directed the city manager to arrange a collaborative meeting with Travis County ESD2 to seek a resolution without adding a tax burden.

• Discussed AP Triton's report on fire and EMS service options, with no formal action taken.
• Directed City Manager Breland to set up a collaborative meeting with Travis County ESD2 and stakeholders.
• Noted the 90-day deadline for addressing the service issue.
• Acknowledged the city's sales tax revenue projection of $16 million, up from the budgeted $11.35 million.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Pflugerville Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously to resume in-person meetings starting July 15, 2021. They also approved the minutes from the May 20, 2021 meeting. The commission discussed Parks and Recreation Month events, director's updates, and future agenda items, but took no other formal action.

• Approved in-person meetings starting July 15, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from May 20, 2021 meeting (6-0)

Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC)

The PCDC Board approved the Second Amendment to the Republic National Distributing Company Economic Development Performance Agreement, changing the construction commencement date for the Helios Way extension. The board also voted to postpone a decision on funding a Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan (up to $150,000) to the July 28 meeting. No action was taken after executive session discussions on real property.

• Approved the April 21 and May 19, 2021 regular meeting minutes (5-0).
• Postponed decision on funding for a Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan (not to exceed $150,000) to the July 28 board meeting (6-1).
• Approved the Second Amendment to the Republic National Distributing Company Economic Development Performance Agreement (7-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:02 p.m. (7-0).

Equity Advisory Board

The Equity Commission voted to table the discussion on moving forward with pillars until the June 28th meeting, and also voted to reschedule their presentation to the City Council. The commission also discussed future meeting formats, with members expressing preferences for virtual or hybrid options, but no decision was made. Additionally, it was announced that Amy Hart resigned from the commission.

• Tabled discussion on pillars until June 28th meeting (motion by Castillo, second by Medina, unanimous).
• Rescheduled presentation to City Council (motion by Medina, second by Scott, unanimous).
• Approved May 24, 2021 minutes as written (motion by Medina, second by Scott, by acclamation).
• Discussed future meeting format (virtual, in-person, or hybrid) but took no action.
• Noted resignation of Amy Hart from the Commission.

Library Board

The Pflugerville Library Board approved Landon Self as the new Teen Liaison, accepted a follow-up survey on COVID-19 response as amended, and voted to continue virtual meetings. The board also discussed annual policy review items, including the non-resident fee and checkout limits, but took no formal action on those.

• Approved Landon Self as Teen Liaison (motion by Sylvie, second by Boswell-Muntz)
• Accepted COVID-19 follow-up survey as amended (motion by Heath, second by Sylvie)
• Voted to keep virtual meetings for now

City Council

The council approved a resolution authorizing up to $15 million in certificates of obligation for EMS services and city hall land, after removing $27 million from the budget amendment. They also approved a $267,062 construction contract for the Yellow Sage pavement project, a $70,425 software agreement for the AMI project, and reallocated funds for the Gilleland Creek Pool bathhouse. Several charter amendment proposals were approved for the November ballot, while others failed.

• Approved FY21 budget amendment with $27M removed (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for $15M certificates of obligation (5-1, Heath no)
• Awarded $267,062.16 CDBG pavement contract to Smith Paving (unanimous)
• Approved $70,425 HydroPro software agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $80,000 Cisco network switch purchase (unanimous)
• Approved Option D for Gilleland Creek Pool bathhouse (4-2, Rogers and Gonzales no)
• Approved charter amendment on mayor's agenda authority (unanimous)
• Approved charter amendment on department elimination (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council held a worksession to discuss land use and economic development elements for the Aspire Pflugerville 2040 Comprehensive Plan, with presentations from consultants. No formal decisions were made; the discussion covered topics such as office space needs, land use mapping, and fiscal impact analysis. The council also discussed composting at the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant, but no action was taken.

• No formal decisions made during worksession
• Discussed Aspire 2040 land use and economic development elements
• Discussed future of composting at Central Wastewater Treatment Plant

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the consent agenda including the Vine Creek Phase 6 Final Plat, and approved a replat of Falcon Pointe Section 4A to split one lot into two. They also recommended approval of updated Water and Wastewater Master Plans and approved a landscape waiver for a multi-family project on Wilke Lane. No action was taken on resuming in-person meetings.

• Approved consent agenda including Vine Creek Phase 6 Final Plat (all in favor)
• Approved replat of Falcon Pointe Section 4A into two lots (all in favor)
• Recommended approval of updated Water and Wastewater Master Plans to City Council (all in favor)
• Approved landscape waiver for 19365 Wilke Lane multi-family project (3-2)

Finance and Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee voted to recommend proposed Streets and Drainage banner placement fees and Parks and Recreation fees (meeting space, gymnasium, 1849 facilities) to City Council. Both recommendations passed with split votes. The committee also approved minutes from prior meetings and heard a presentation on FY21 Q2 financial results and an ARPA update.

• Recommended banner placement fees to City Council (3-1)
• Recommended parks and recreation fees to City Council (4-1)
• Approved minutes of April 8, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 28, 2021 Quorum meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council approved several major expenditures, including a $2,664,127.05 contract for the Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI) project and $324,167.25 for nine Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles plus $123,418.51 in equipment. They also approved a $110,691.53 contract for decommissioning the Historic Water Tank site, a deductive change order for the FM 1825/FM 685 intersection project, and a first reading of the FY21 budget amendment (5-1). The council also approved resolutions on securities compliance, debt management, and property acquisition policies, and directed staff to prepare legal guidelines for a rotating invocation.

• Approved $2,664,127.05 AMI project contract to Core and Main (unanimous)
• Approved $324,167.25 for 9 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles and $123,418.51 equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $110,691.53 Historic Water Tank decommissioning contract (unanimous)
• Approved deductive change order for FM 1825/FM 685 project (unanimous)
• Approved FY21 budget amendment on first reading (5-1)
• Approved resolution supporting dignity and respect of all people (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to prepare legal guidelines for rotating invocation (unanimous)
• Approved resuming in-person Council meetings June 8, 2021 (unanimous)

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission presented its report of findings and recommendations, including eight propositions to be brought forward to voters. The City Council discussed the proposed amendments, including the creation of an executive assistant to the City Council and Amendment H regarding board membership restrictions. The Commission received appreciation from the Council, and the worksession adjourned without formal votes.

• Presented eight propositions for voter consideration (no vote taken)
• Discussed creation of executive assistant to City Council (no action)
• Clarified Amendment H does not apply to PCDC due to state law (discussion only)

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council held a worksession with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed alternative project delivery methods for municipal facilities, HUB competitive bidding, delinquent court case collection RFP status, and plans to resume in-person meetings. No action was taken on any item.

• No formal decisions made during worksession
• Discussed resuming in-person meetings starting June 8, 2021
• Discussed potential $100,000 hybrid meeting upgrade
• Discussed P3s for municipal facilities
• Discussed HUB competitive bidding
• Discussed delinquent court case collection RFP

Equity Advisory Board

The Equity Commission discussed and refined the definitions of its five pillars (Social Justice, Education, Health/Wellness, Economic Equity, Governmental Oversight) and year-one goals, incorporating member feedback. The commission approved the Authority and Accountability agenda item (2021-0534) as a motion. The April 26, 2021 minutes were approved as written.

• Approved April 26, 2021 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved Authority and Accountability agenda item (2021-0534) (motion carried)
• Discussed and refined pillar definitions, including adding 'privileges' to Social Justice and 'promoting' to Health/Wellness
• Discussed broadening Education pillar to 'partnership to create a more educated citizenry'
• Discussed adding year-one goal for year-end report

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Pflugerville Parks and Recreation Commission approved the April 15 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstain) and selected August 7, 2021 for its Board Parks Tour and Work session (6-0). The commission also heard updates on COVID-19 facility reopenings, the Scott Mentzer pool renovation, and Proposition B parks bond projects, but took no action on those items. No citizens spoke during public comment.

• Approved April 15, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Selected August 7, 2021 for Board Parks Tour and Work session (6-0)

Charter Review Commission

The Commission approved the final report of recommended charter amendments, including a new Measure H prohibiting councilmembers and city employees from serving as voting members or officers of boards and commissions. They also approved a correction to add 'identity' after 'gender' in Measure E. The report will be presented to City Council on May 25, 2021.

• Approved minutes of May 6, 2021, as amended (all in favor, Montoya abstained)
• Approved recommendations for charter amendments, including new Measure H (all in favor)
• Amended Measure E to insert 'identity' after 'gender' (all in favor)
• Approved final report to City Council, renumbering amendments 1-7 to A-H (all in favor)

Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC)

The PCDC board held a public hearing on a proposed Economic Development Performance Agreement with GT Distributors (Project Beeline) for up to $300,000 to support primary jobs. No one spoke during the hearing, and the board voted 7-0 to close it. The board then entered executive session for legal consultation and returned without taking any action. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Closed public hearing on GT Distributors performance agreement (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Deutschen Pfest Committee

The committee voted unanimously to hold future meetings on the third Wednesday of each month, starting June 16, 2021. They also received a status update on the 45th annual Deutschen Pfest (October 15-17, 2021) and discussed committee roles and potential agenda items, but took no other formal action.

• Approved monthly meeting schedule on third Wednesday (5-0)
• Heard 2021 Deutschen Pfest status update (no action)
• Discussed committee roles and subcommittee assignments (no action)
• Discussed future agenda items: Pfun Run theme, band wristbands, promotional items (no action)

City Council

The City Council held a worksession with no public comment and no formal votes. They discussed strategic planning goals with consultant Blake Alexander and scheduled the next facilitated strategic planning worksession for June 29, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. No substantive decisions were made.

• Scheduled next strategic planning worksession for June 29, 2021 (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Board approved the April 14, 2021 minutes with a wording change (STAAR test replacing STAR test). The board discussed the COVID-19 reopening plan, including limited services now and full reopening on June 1, 2021, with programs remaining virtual. They also discussed a follow-up survey on COVID-19 response, with suggestions on accessibility, technology, virtual reference services, and a new branch. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved April 14, 2021 minutes with wording change (STAAR test replacing STAR test)
• Discussed COVID-19 reopening plan: limited services now, full reopening June 1, 2021
• Discussed survey direction for COVID-19 response follow-up

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council approved a consent agenda containing numerous items, including professional services agreements, change orders, and resolutions for eminent domain and traffic signal maintenance. They also approved an ordinance on first reading to readopt youth program standards of care, and directed staff to work with the Tejano BMX Trail volunteer organization to develop a plan for BMX trails on city parkland. No public comments were made.

• Approved consent agenda (all in favor)
• Approved ordinance on first reading for youth program standards of care (all in favor)
• Approved resolution to institute eminent domain for KM Avalon, Ltd. property (consent agenda)
• Approved resolution to institute eminent domain for Kelly Lane W.C.I.D. No. 1 property (consent agenda)
• Approved resolution to assume TxDOT traffic signal maintenance (consent agenda)
• Approved $63,176.80 agreement with Halff Associates for engineering services (consent agenda)
• Approved $130,813.37 change order for wastewater treatment plant expansion (consent agenda)
• Approved motion to direct staff to work with Tejano BMX Trails on plan (all in favor)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission worksession scheduled for May 11, 2021, at 7:00 PM was cancelled. The sole agenda item—discussion of the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2022-2026—was instead addressed during the 5:00 PM worksession that same day. No decisions were made at this cancelled meeting.

• Cancelled the 7:00 PM worksession (unanimous, procedural)
• Moved CIP discussion to the 5:00 PM worksession (procedural)

City Council

The City Council held a worksession to discuss the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2022-2026, covering facilities, parks, transportation, water, and wastewater, with input from the Planning and Zoning Commission. They also discussed the After Action Report on the severe winter weather event. No formal decisions were made; the items were for discussion only.

• Discussed 5-year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2022-2026 (no action)
• Discussed After Action Report on severe winter weather event (no action)

Equity Advisory Board

The May 10, 2021 Equity Commission meeting was canceled because no quorum was present. No formal decisions or actions were taken. The next regular meeting was scheduled for May 24, 2021.

Charter Review Commission

The Pflugerville Charter Review Commission approved an amendment to Article VIII, Section 8.03, prohibiting councilmembers and city employees from serving as voting members or officers of city boards or commissions. The commission also approved adding 'gender and sexual orientation' to the nondiscrimination clause in Section 11.04. Several other proposed amendments, including a $2.5 million cap on certain expenditures and changes to nepotism rules, failed.

• Approved amendment to Article VIII, Section 8.03 banning councilmembers and city employees from voting board membership (8-4)
• Approved adding 'gender and sexual orientation' to Section 11.04 nondiscrimination (unanimous)
• Failed amendment to cap certain expenditures at $2.5 million (5-7)
• Failed amendment to revise nepotism rules in Section 11.03 (4-8)
• Failed amendment to prohibit municipal judges from being city employees (4-8)
• Failed amendment to allow administrative departments via budget ordinance (5-7)
• Approved minutes of April 1, 2021 meeting as amended (10-0-1 abstention)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (4-0) of a rezoning of a 4.724-acre tract at Weiss Lane and Jesse Bohls Road from Agriculture/Development Reserve to Retail. It also approved the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2022-2026 (4-0), with a provision that ADA projects be moved to the unfunded list. A landscape waiver request for the 19365 Wilke Lane multi-family project was tabled (3-0) for later consideration. The consent agenda, including the April 5 minutes and a final plat for Lakeside Meadows Industrial Phase 4, was approved unanimously.

• Recommended approval of Weiss Lane Commercial Rezoning (REZ2104-01) from Agriculture to Retail, 4-0
• Approved 5-year Capital Improvement Plan FY 2022-2026, with ADA projects moved to unfunded list, 4-0
• Tabled Landscape Architectural Waiver for 19365 Wilke Lane multi-family project (ARB2104-01), 3-0
• Approved consent agenda including April 5, 2021 minutes and Lakeside Meadows Industrial Phase 4 final plat, unanimous

City Council

The City Council meeting was a notice of no quorum for a PCDC 20th anniversary webinar. No quorum was in attendance, and no official actions or decisions were taken.

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council approved the specific use permit for the Tacara at Weiss Ranch multi-family mixed-use development on second reading, with a 6-1 vote. The council also postponed the discussion on Emergency Medical Services options until May 11, 2021. Several other items were approved, including contracts for water and wastewater projects, a pool repair, and a resolution opposing state legislation.

• Approved Tacara at Weiss Ranch specific use permit (6-1)
• Postponed EMS RFI discussion to May 11, 2021
• Approved $1.53M contract for Central Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion
• Approved $1.55M contract for Lake Pflugerville Park Phase 1
• Approved $311,132 for water supply alternatives evaluation
• Approved $171,648.15 for Scott Mentzer Pool repairs
• Approved resolution opposing HB 4447
• Approved $300,000 EDPA with Project GT Distributors

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council met in a worksession via teleconference on April 27, 2021. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting included executive sessions on real property and litigation, and discussions on a winter weather after-action report and an emergency generator system for the water treatment plant. The after-action report was not discussed, and the generator item was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the worksession
• Executive session held on real property purchase/lease (item 2A)
• Executive session held on litigation with 735 Henna, LLC (item 2B)
• No discussion on winter weather after-action report (item 2C)
• Discussed emergency generator power system for Water Treatment Plant (item 2D)

Equity Advisory Board

The Equity Commission approved a list of stakeholders, core values (Transparency, Accountability, Equity, Community, Justice), year one goals, and pillars (Social Justice, Education, Health/Wellness, Economic Equity, Governmental Oversight, Public Safety). They also voted to table year two and three goals and to use facilitator recommendations as a guide without including them in the charter. The meeting was procedural and discussion-focused, with no external actions taken.

• Approved April 12, 2021 minutes by acclamation
• Approved stakeholder list (unanimous)
• Approved core values: Transparency, Accountability, Equity, Community, Justice (unanimous)
• Approved year one goals (unanimous)
• Tabled year two and three goals (unanimous)
• Approved using facilitator recommendations as a guide, not in charter (unanimous)
• Approved pillars: Social Justice, Education, Health/Wellness, Economic Equity, Governmental Oversight, Public Safety (unanimous)

Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC)

The Pflugerville Community Development Corporation approved a $300,000 Economic Development Performance Agreement with Project Beeline for relocation and primary jobs, passed 6-1. The board also approved a TIRZ Feasibility Study funding request not to exceed $50,000, passed 5-2. The FY2020 Annual Audit Report and FY21 Quarter 2 Investment and Financial Reports were accepted unanimously. No action was taken following executive session.

• Approved $300,000 EDPA with Project Beeline (6-1)
• Approved TIRZ Feasibility Study funding up to $50,000 (5-2)
• Accepted FY2020 Annual Audit Report (7-0)
• Accepted FY21 Quarter 2 Investment and Financial Reports (7-0)
• Approved March 24, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes (7-0)

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council held a worksession with no public comments. They discussed strategic planning, set the next planning session for May 18, 2021, and received an update on ESD2's continued EMS provision. A motion to postpone the discussion on EMS options (item 3D) to the next regular meeting was approved unanimously.

• Postponed discussion of EMS options (item 3D) to next regular meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled next strategic planning worksession for May 18, 2021

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Pflugerville Parks and Recreation Commission approved a reordered five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget, moving the Destination Dog Park up in priority. They also approved quarterly Tree Care Advisory meetings and an in-person Saturday work session and tour. The commission approved the January meeting minutes and adjourned.

• Approved reordered CIP budget with Destination Dog Park moved up (6-0)
• Approved quarterly Tree Care Advisory meetings after monthly commission meetings (6-0)
• Approved in-person Saturday work session and tour (6-0)
• Approved minutes from January 17 and 21, 2021 meetings (6-0)

Library Board

The Pflugerville Library Board approved the minutes from the March 10, 2020 regular meeting as submitted. The board discussed the library's COVID-19 continuity of operations, including plans to reopen when Austin Public Health enters stage 2, and reviewed 2021 goals, including marketing, partnerships, and outreach strategies. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 10, 2020 Library Board minutes as submitted

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council approved the first reading of an annexation ordinance for the Hagn Timmerman 2021 Annexation (1.416 acres) and the first reading of a rezoning ordinance for the RNDC Inc. property (33 acres from Agriculture/Development Reserve to Campus Industrial). The council also postponed the second reading of the Tacara at Weiss Ranch Specific Use Permit (SUP2009-01) to address concerns about pedestrian safety and park amenities. Additionally, the council approved a resolution of no objection for the 138 Lofts housing tax credit application, awarded a construction contract for the Justice Center Evidence Facility, and approved several professional services agreements.

• Approved first reading of annexation ordinance for Hagn Timmerman 2021 Annexation (6-1, Weiss no)
• Approved first reading of rezoning for RNDC Inc. (33 acres to Campus Industrial) (unanimous)
• Postponed second reading of Tacara at Weiss Ranch Specific Use Permit (SUP2009-01) (6-1, Rogers no)
• Approved resolution of no objection for 138 Lofts housing tax credit application (unanimous)
• Awarded $442,167 construction contract to Majestic Services for Justice Center Evidence Facility (unanimous, Metayer and Peña absent)
• Approved $799,886.36 professional services agreement with LJA Engineering for East Pflugerville Parkway project (unanimous)
• Approved $540,875 professional services agreement with Vanir Construction for Parks Projects (unanimous)
• Failed to approve $92,500 design agreement for Gilleland Creek Pool Bathhouse improvements (all no)

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council held a worksession with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed the New Sweden MUD development and infrastructure proposal, with questions from council and the developer. The council then entered executive session for several items, including real property, litigation, and EMS services, but no action was taken in open session.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the worksession
• Discussed New Sweden MUD development and infrastructure proposal
• Held executive session on real property, litigation, and EMS items

Equity Advisory Board

The Pflugerville Equity Commission unanimously approved a revised mission statement (referred to as #2A) that focuses on leveraging data to make recommendations and monitor city leadership on policies to eliminate racism, bias, and discrimination, and to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 22, 2021 meeting. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was a facilitated discussion on goals, strategies, and resources.

• Approved March 22, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted revised mission statement #2A (unanimous)

Finance and Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee approved the fiscal year 2020 audit report and financial statements, following a clean audit with no findings or material weaknesses. The committee also elected Elizabeth Montoya as Financial Expert and approved the minutes of the January 28, 2021 meeting. No public comments were made.

• Approved FY2020 audit report and financial statements (unanimous)
• Elected Elizabeth Montoya as Financial Expert (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 28, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council held a worksession by teleconference on April 7, 2021, with no public comment. The only substantive item was an executive session discussion with legal counsel regarding the Statement of Services provided by Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 (ESD 2). No formal decisions or votes were made during the meeting.

• Held executive session for legal consultation on ESD 2 Statement of Services (no action taken)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a rezoning of about 33 acres south of E. Pecan St and west of SH130 from Agriculture/Development Reserve (A) to Campus Industrial (CI) for RNDC Inc. They also approved a Specific Use Permit for a Verizon wireless telecommunications facility on about 4 acres east of Old Austin Hutto Rd and north of Sweet William Lane. The consent agenda, including preliminary plans for Lakeside Meadows and The Pecan District, a final plat for Lakeside Meadows Ph. 2, and a final plat for Vine Creek Ph 7, was approved 6-0. Discussion on the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan was continued to the May 3 agenda.

• Approved the Consent Agenda, including preliminary plans for Lakeside Meadows and The Pecan District, and final plats for Lakeside Meadows Ph. 2 and Vine Creek Ph 7 (6-0).
• Approved the rezoning of approximately 33 acres south of E. Pecan St and west of SH130 from Agriculture/Development Reserve (A) to Campus Industrial (CI) for RNDC Inc. (6-0).
• Approved a Specific Use Permit for a Verizon wireless telecommunications facility on approximately 4 acres east of Old Austin Hutto Rd and north of Sweet William Lane (6-0).
• Continued discussion of the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2022-2026 to the May 3 agenda.

Charter Review Commission

The Pflugerville Charter Review Commission voted on several proposed charter amendments. A motion to move to a hybrid council system with at-large and district seats failed. A motion to require the city manager to reside in the city and be dismissed for violation also failed. The commission passed a motion to direct staff to draft language creating an executive assistant/liaison to council, and passed a motion to amend recall petition signature rules to align with state law.

• Hybrid council districting motion failed (6-7)
• City manager residency enforcement motion failed (3-10)
• Motion to create executive assistant/liaison to council passed (11-2)
• Motion to amend recall petition signature rules to match state law passed (unanimous)
• Minutes of March 4, 2021 meeting approved (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council held a worksession focused on strategic planning, facilitated by Blake Alexander. They reviewed mission and vision statements and a SWOT analysis, and discussed possible initiative themes. No formal decisions were made; the next strategic planning session was scheduled for April 20, 2021.

• Scheduled next strategic planning worksession for April 20, 2021, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council approved a $1,574,574.00 professional services agreement with Freese & Nichols, Inc. for engineering services on the 2020 General Obligation Bond Transportation Projects. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included several items such as ordinances, resolutions, and agreements. One item, a specific use permit for the Tacara at Weiss Ranch development, was postponed to April 13, 2021.

• Approved a $1,574,574.00 professional services agreement with Freese & Nichols, Inc. for the 2020 GO Bond Transportation Projects.
• Approved the consent agenda, including ordinances, resolutions, and agreements.
• Approved an ordinance on first reading adding speed limits for Biltmore Avenue and Helios Way.
• Approved ordinances on second reading amending the Engineering Design Manual for sidewalks and pavement design.
• Approved a resolution for a post-annexation services agreement with Hagn & Timmerman, Ltd.
• Approved agreements for the Kelly Lane Phase 2 Roadway Project, including property acquisition and easements.
• Approved a $198,614.14 supplemental agreement with Kimley-Horn for the Grand Avenue Parkway Pavement Repair Project.
• Postponed the specific use permit for the Tacara at Weiss Ranch development to April 13, 2021.

City Council

The City Council held a worksession to discuss a purchasing policy resolution and a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute contracts up to $50,000 (or $200,000 for approved purchases). No votes were taken; both items were scheduled for the April 13, 2021 meeting. The council also held executive sessions on economic development, litigation, and real property, but no decisions were made in open session.

• Discussed purchasing policy resolution (RES-0846); no action taken
• Discussed contract authority resolution (RES-0847); no action taken
• Held executive session on PCDC performance agreement for Project Beeline; no action
• Held executive session on litigation with Austin Materials, LLC; no action
• Held executive session on litigation with Cash Construction Company; no action
• Held executive session on real property related to Colorado Sand Drive; no action
• Held executive session on real property; no action

Equity Advisory Board

The Equity Commission discussed the upcoming search for a new Police Chief, with City Manager Breland outlining a community-involved process and negotiations with a search firm. Acting Police Chief Smith presented the 2020 Racial Profiling Report, which showed disproportionate stops of Black and Hispanic drivers. The Commission tabled a discussion on questions for the People and Culture Department and deferred a vote on the mission statement to a future meeting.

• Approved the March 8, 2021 minutes as written.
• Discussed the Police Chief search process, including community input and diverse candidate considerations.
• Heard the 2020 Racial Profiling Report, noting disproportionate stops of Black and Hispanic drivers.
• Tabled the discussion on questions for the People and Culture Department.
• Deferred a vote on the mission statement to the next meeting.

Library Board

The Library Board approved the minutes from its February 10, 2020 regular meeting as submitted. The board heard reports on Friends of the Library activities, the library director's report, and discussed COVID-19 operations and 2021 goals, including plans for new courtyard furniture and repurposing the Salvia room. No formal action was taken on the discussion items.

• Approved the Library Board regular meeting minutes of February 10, 2020 as submitted.

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council approved a construction contract for the Pecan Street at FM 685 Intersection Improvement Project, awarding it to Capital Excavation Co. for $4,380,548.85. The vote was 5-2, with Mayor Pro Tem Peña and Councilmembers Heath and Rogers voting no. The council also approved a specific use permit for the Tacara at Weiss Ranch multi-family mixed-use development on first reading, and approved several consent agenda items including an ADA transition plan and an economic development agreement with MDC Vacuum Products.

• Approved $4,380,548.85 construction contract for Pecan Street at FM 685 Intersection Improvement Project to Capital Excavation Co. (5-2)
• Approved first reading of specific use permit for Tacara at Weiss Ranch multi-family mixed-use development (5-2)
• Approved consent agenda including ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan, Economic Development Performance Agreement with MDC Vacuum Products (not to exceed $250,000), and Kelly Lane Phase 2 property acquisition
• Approved resolution amending Legislative Agenda regarding power grid infrastructure prioritization (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Engineering Design Manual for pavement design standards (unanimous, with Mayor Pro Tem Peña absent)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending sidewalk and bicycle facility standards (consent agenda)
• Approved second reading of ordinance for SH-130 and Pecan Industrial Park specific use permit (consent agenda)
• Approved second reading of annexation ordinance for Kuempel Tract 2021 (consent agenda)

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council held a worksession to discuss the After Action Report on the severe winter weather event, with Acting Police Chief Jason Smith presenting and Council providing input. Two executive session items (Project Beeline and Austin Materials litigation) were postponed, while one (Cash Construction litigation) was discussed in closed session. No formal decisions or votes were made during the meeting.

• Discussed After Action Report on severe winter weather event
• Postponed executive session item on PCDC performance agreement for Project Beeline
• Discussed litigation Cash Construction Company, Inc. vs. City of Pflugerville in executive session
• Postponed executive session item on Austin Materials, LLC vs. City of Pflugerville

Equity Advisory Board

The Equity Commission discussed and revised draft mission and vision statements, ultimately agreeing on a mission focused on leveraging data to make recommendations and monitor city leadership, and a vision of an inclusive, equitable community. The facilitator will send the final drafts to members for feedback by Friday. No formal votes were taken; the minutes were approved by acclamation.

• Approved February 22, 2021 minutes by acclamation
• Drafted mission statement: leverage data to make recommendations and monitor city leadership on policies, systems, programs, and initiatives to eliminate racism, bias, and discrimination and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Drafted vision statement: create, develop, and nurture a community that is inclusive, equitable, and where everyone is empowered to reach their full potential
• Agreed to send mission and vision drafts to members for feedback by Friday

Charter Review Commission

The Pflugerville Charter Review Commission approved a motion to add 'and on the city website' to Section 3.15b of the City Charter, requiring online posting of notices. The commission also discussed potential amendments to Article IV, including a proposal to establish a legal department and require a city attorney, but the motion failed, and Section 4.03 remains unchanged. No action was taken on Article V.

• Approved adding 'and on the city website' to Section 3.15b (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 4, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Motion to establish a legal department and appoint a city attorney failed (5-6)
• Section 4.03 to remain as currently written
• Section 4.01 residency requirement discussion held over to next meeting

Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC)

The PCDC Board approved an Economic Development Performance Agreement with Project RUTL, a manufacturing company, for up to $250,000 to support relocation, expansion, and primary jobs. The motion passed unanimously 6-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the executive session resulted in no action.

• Approved Economic Development Performance Agreement with Project RUTL, not to exceed $250,000 (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the consent agenda, including the final plat for 19365 Wilke Lane and minutes from January and February meetings, all by a 7-0 vote. They also approved a subdivision waiver for the RNDC Timmerman project, waiving the preliminary plan requirement for the parent tract, also 7-0. The meeting included informational presentations on the Aspire Pflugerville 2040 Comprehensive Plan and the subdivision process.

• Approved consent agenda including final plat for 19365 Wilke Lane (7-0)
• Approved minutes for January 4, 2021 and February 1, 2021 meetings (7-0)
• Approved subdivision waiver for RNDC Timmerman Preliminary Plan (7-0)

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council approved several actions related to the February winter storm, including waiving resident fees for limb disposal and modifying building inspection processes. It also approved first readings of an office/warehouse specific use permit and the Kuempel Tract annexation, and approved a resolution opposing restrictions on lobbyist funding. A purchasing policy resolution failed, and the council approved a resignation and severance agreement with the police chief.

• Approved waiver of resident fees for limb disposal through March 31, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of building fees and video inspections for storm repairs through March 31, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of specific use permit for office/warehouse at SH-130 and Pecan Industrial Park (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Kuempel Tract 2021 Annexation (6-1, Peña opposed)
• Approved resolution opposing restriction on public funds for lobbyists (5-2, Ruiz and Rogers opposed)
• Approved 2020 Racial Profiling Data Report (unanimous)
• Approved resignation, severance and release agreement with Police Chief (unanimous)
• Failed to approve resolution establishing Purchasing Policy (3-4, failed)

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council held a worksession with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed a proposed purchasing policy resolution, a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute contracts up to $50,000 (or $200,000 for approved purchases), and a development proposal for New Sweden MUD 1 and Sorento MUD. Action on the purchasing items was deferred to the regular meeting.

• Discussed purchasing policy resolution (RES-0834); action deferred to regular meeting
• Discussed contract authorization resolution (RES-0835); action deferred to regular meeting
• Discussed New Sweden MUD 1 and Sorento MUD development proposal; no action taken

Equity Advisory Board

The Pflugerville Equity Commission approved a $2,000 contract with Edge of Your Seat Consulting, Inc. for facilitated discussions to develop a mission statement. The vote was unanimous. The commission also approved the February 8, 2021 minutes and discussed metrics for evaluating equity efforts, including a racial profiling report to be presented to City Council.

• Approved $2,000 contract with Edge of Your Seat Consulting, Inc. for facilitated discussions (unanimous)
• Approved February 8, 2021 minutes (by acclamation)

City Council

The City Council held a worksession to discuss the 87th Legislative Session and Pflugerville's legislative agenda, with a presentation by Focused Advocacy. No formal decisions were made; the council was to consider proposed legislation at an upcoming meeting. The meeting adjourned early due to loss of quorum.

• Discussed 87th Legislative Session and Pflugerville Legislative Agenda (no action taken)

Library Board

The Library Board approved the minutes from the February 10, 2020 meeting as submitted. The board discussed COVID-19 continuity of operations, including resuming courtyard access, homebound delivery, and adding laptops for checkout. They also discussed 2021 goals, with suggestions for community engagement, corporate sponsorships, and outreach to schools. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of February 10, 2020 meeting as submitted

City Council

The City Council held a worksession with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed the Sorento MUD (Travis County MUD 17) development and infrastructure proposal, with councilmembers expressing interest in joint worksessions with Travis County. They also discussed the ADA Transition Plan, which was continued to the regular meeting. Two executive session items on litigation were discussed with no action taken.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the worksession
• Discussed Sorento MUD expansion and Pflugerville Parkway proposal
• Discussed ADA Transition Plan, continued to regular meeting item 11B
• Executive session on Cash Construction litigation: no action taken
• Executive session on Austin Materials litigation: no action taken

Charter Review Commission

The Pflugerville Charter Review Commission approved a recommended amendment to City Charter Article I, Section 1.05 unanimously. They voted to continue discussions on possible districting changes (Article III, Section 3.01) and ended discussion on council compensation (Section 3.04) with no changes. No action was taken on other items, and future agenda items were set.

• Approved recommended amendment to City Charter Article I, Section 1.05 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 17, 2020 and January 7, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Motion to continue discussion on districting options (Article III, Section 3.01) carried (11-4)
• Motion to end discussion on council compensation (Section 3.04) with no changes carried (9-5)
• Motion not to edit Section 3.06 (mayor voting) carried (majority, with one opposed)

City Council

The City Council held a special joint meeting with Travis County ESD No. 2 and the Pflugerville Professional Firefighters Association to discuss the proposed ESD 17 overlay district and strategic planning. No formal action was taken; the council asked for more financial and operational data and discussed possibly delaying the election to November. The statement of services item was tabled until the council acts on a related resolution.

• No formal action taken on ESD 17 overlay election discussion
• Tabled statement of services item until council action on resolution

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a Specific Use Permit for a proposed Office/Warehouse development on a 15.5-acre tract along Impact Way, known as the SH-130 and Pecan Industrial Park Permit. The commission also approved a consent agenda containing preliminary and final plats for several developments, including a multi-family project and a church. No public comments were made during the meeting.

• Approved Specific Use Permit for SH-130 and Pecan Industrial Park (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including preliminary plat for Wilke Lane Multi-Family (7-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Heatherwilde 45 Lot 4 (7-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Hill Country Bible Church (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Hill Country Bible Church (7-0)

Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC)

The PCDC Board held a virtual work session on January 30, 2021, with discussions on 4A/4B law, CEDS 2.0 prioritization, and grant program revisions. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the board requested more time to review CEDS data and staff will prepare updated grant guidelines for a future meeting.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was a work session
• Board requested additional time to review CEDS 2.0 data; staff will email data and schedule a work session
• Staff to prepare updated Grant Guidelines document for upcoming board meeting

Finance and Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee held a new member orientation session via video conference. City staff reviewed committee roles and responsibilities with attendees. No deliberations or actions occurred, and the session concluded after 30 minutes.

Board of Adjustment

The Pflugerville Board of Adjustment held a regular meeting via video conference. The board elected Barbara Najera as Chair and Melanie Knox as Vice Chair for 2021, approved the October 21, 2020 meeting minutes, and approved the 2021 meeting schedule. A variance request for tree planting requirements at 19365 Wilke Ln was withdrawn and no action was taken.

• Elected Barbara Najera as Chair and Melanie Knox as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved October 21, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2021 meeting schedule (5-0)
• Variance request at 19365 Wilke Ln withdrawn, no action taken

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council postponed a decision on consenting to the creation of Travis County Emergency Services District No. 17, instead requesting a joint meeting with the ESD2 board and Travis County Commissioners and approving a resolution asking Travis County to audit ESD2's finances. The council also approved several contracts and grants, including a $2.39 million water/wastewater line extension and a $481,500 office improvement project.

• Postponed resolution consenting to Travis County ESD No. 17 creation (unanimous)
• Approved resolution requesting Travis County audit of ESD2 (6-1, Weiss no)
• Approved motion to request joint meeting with Travis County Commissioners and ESD2 Board (unanimous)
• Approved $2,389,144 construction contract for SH 45 Water and Wastewater Line Extension to PGC General Contractors (unanimous)
• Approved $481,500 Office Tenant Improvement Project contract to Trimbuilt Construction (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Hill Country Bible Church PUD rezoning (unanimous)
• Approved $211,017 vehicle purchase from Caldwell Country Ford (consent agenda)
• Approved $535,453.54 mowing services contract with Unity Contractor Services (consent agenda)

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council met in a worksession via teleconference, discussing fire and EMS services in Travis County ESD No. 2 boundaries and a proposal for ESD No. 17. They also discussed the selection of a firm for a Fire and EMS Assessment and Service Options. No formal decisions or votes were taken during this worksession.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the worksession

Equity Advisory Board

The Pflugerville Equity Commission approved the January 11 minutes and discussed metrics for evaluating equity efforts, noting that the city does not currently track MWBE participation or ADA complaints. They also discussed and planned a retreat with consultants to focus on team building and bias training, with a preliminary meeting set for February 6. No formal votes were taken on these discussion items.

• Approved January 11, 2021 minutes by acclamation
• Discussed equity metrics, noting gaps in MWBE and ADA data tracking
• Planned retreat with consultants for team building and bias training
• Scheduled preliminary retreat meeting for February 6
• Approved upcoming agenda items by acclamation

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council voted to table a resolution consenting to the creation of Travis County Emergency Services District No. 17, after extensive public comment and discussion. The motion to table was amended to require action before February 8, 2021, and to include the full Council and Travis County in negotiations. The Council also approved a resolution to exclude land from New Sweden MUD No. 1, and approved several other items on the consent agenda.

• Tabled resolution consenting to Travis County ESD No. 17 creation (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to exclude land from New Sweden MUD No. 1 (6-1)
• Approved tax abatement eligibility resolution (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 5.205 acres at 17705 Weiss Lane (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Tacara at Weiss Ranch rezoning to CL-4 (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda including $294,500 wireless master plan contract
• Approved $355,494.75 for East Pflugerville Parkway Extension engineering
• Approved $349,995.80 for Pfluger Farm Lane North engineering

City Council

The City Council held a worksession with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed real property in executive session and received a presentation on the Pavement Maintenance Program. No action was taken on either item.

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission discussed potential charter amendments but took no final action on any article. A motion to add an agenda item to consider a 4/3/1 districting plan (4 single-member districts, 3 at-large, 1 mayor) failed on a 6-9 vote. The commission agreed to continue districting discussion at the next meeting and scheduled future agenda items, including a draft statement on Section 1.05 and review of a potential scrivener's error in Section 2.01.

• Motion to add agenda item for 4/3/1 districting amendment failed (6-9)
• Approval of December 17, 2020 minutes deferred to February 4, 2021 meeting
• Proposed change to Section 2.01 (conflict of laws) pulled by Vice Chair Gladney
• No action taken on any charter amendment articles; discussion only

City Council

The Pflugerville City Council held a special meeting by phone/video conference and conducted the first public hearing on an ordinance to annex about 5.205 acres along Weiss Lane at Jesse Bohls Road. No public speakers registered for the hearing. The council voted to close the hearing; the annexation ordinance itself was not voted on at this meeting.

• Closed the first public hearing on the 17705 Weiss Lane 2021 Annexation (all present voted in favor; Councilmember Ruiz lost connection and did not vote)
• No public comment was received for the meeting or the public hearing