District 3 Council Member· 2025-2028
Claudia Zapata
Kyle
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 10
- Total speaking time
- 11:09
- Avg per meeting
- 1:07
- Segments
- 235
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Top issues during term (20)
FY 2026-27 Municipal Budget
Total budget expenditures of $434.7 million with a tax rate reduction saving the average homeowner about $189 annually.
Public Surveillance and Police Technology
Discontinuing camera operations suspends ongoing subscription and data management costs associated with the vendor system.
Regional Transportation Planning
Reallocation of federal and local planning funds within the CAMPO biennial budget.
2022 Road Bond Projects: Bunton Creek Road & Center Street
Capital expenditures will increase by $11.4 million for Bunton Creek Road and $16.7 million for Center Street off-system improvements.
budget approval
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election
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Water and Wastewater Rate Stability
Potential impact on municipal utility rates and revenues.
Property Tax Rate Setting
The proposed tax rate options could result in a reduction of the average homeowner's tax bill by 11% to 15%.
Water and Wastewater Rate Stability
High monthly utility bills ranging from $300 to over $700 for local residents.
Executive Director Recruitment
Contract costs will be drawn from operational budgets.
Public Art and Cultural Programming
Funding and resources for events will be coordinated through the city's regular budget planning.
Senior Services and Facilities
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Park Master Planning
Fiscal impacts will be determined when the final restaurant partnership and lease terms are presented to the City Council.
Plum Creek Phase 2 Residential Expansion
Generates private development investment and expands municipal utility service connections.
Regional Transportation Projects (2028-2031)
Allocation of regional transportation funds for capital projects spanning multiple fiscal years.
Six Creeks Utility Rates
Lower utility billing rates for 6 Creeks residents starting October 1, 2026.
2028 Bond Program Development
Establishes long-term debt planning framework for future capital improvements.
Center Street Road Bond Scope and Pedestrian Trail
Project costs for Center Street segments have exceeded original budgets by millions, contributing to an overall road bond deficit.
Ethics Commission procedure
Negligible administrative costs associated with convening the commission.
Animal Shelter Location
There is no direct fiscal impact at this time.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Zapata personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed 6-12026-08-04
Council Member Zapata moved to excuse Council Member Zapata's absence on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-08-04
Marketplace Avenue Speed Limit
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-08-04
Council Member Zapata moved to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14.
- movedpassed 7-02026-07-07
Council Member Zapata moved to approve H6, allowing messages on signs or shirts that are not disruptive to the meeting.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-07-07
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve amendment to G2.
- movedpassed 7-02026-07-07
Council Member Zapata moved to approve in B2, "but may be brought back for discussion after 120 days if such discussion is approved by majority vote of the City Council."
- secondedpassed 4-32026-07-07
Consider directing the Interim City Manager to provide list of anticipated actions to be taken to resolve the $4,676,580 anticipated deficit in revenue from year end requirements for FY25-26 as presented in the General Fund estimates, including but not limited to reduction in services, materials, an
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-07-07
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve in B2, "may request an opinion from the City Attorney and the Council can decide by majority vote", striking whose ruling will be final.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-06-27
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve staff's recommendation for City Fest, to eliminate and combine with Center Street Trick or Treat.
- movedpassed 6-02026-06-16
Direction to Evaluate Veteran-Owned Business Procurement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02026-06-16
Approval of Task Order No. 260104 (Post Oak/Langely Reconstruction)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02026-06-16
Approval of HousingWorks Austin Contract Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02026-06-16
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to excuse Mayor Pro Tem Tobias' absence.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-06-16
Direction to Update Peer Cities
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-06-13
Defer Project T2 (Kyle Mobility Plan Implementation)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-06-13
Delay Project T9 (Kohlers Overpass Project)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-06-02
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 5, 6, 7, and 8.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-05-19
Pedestrian Crossing Task Order
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-05-19
Consider approval of a resolution finding public convenience and necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn, if necessary, fee simple title to a parcel of land containing 2,216 SF (0.0509 AC) (as described in Exhibit “A” to the resolution) from certain real property owned by Olga
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-05-19
(First Reading) Consider approval of an Ordinance creating the City’s Finance Committee, following Board provisions, providing for purpose, duties, membership, terms, appointments; and providing for an effective date and related matters. (Requested by City Council on April 16, 2026)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (410)
Recorded while Zapata was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of October 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Conditional Use Permit for four retail buildings at 1601 N Old Stagecoach Road (CUP-26-0167)
Approval of Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Common Ground
Annual Elections for Chair and Vice Chair
Secretary Duties and Meeting Calendar Adoption
Approval of September 22, 2026 Minutes
Conditional Use Permit CUP-26-0171 (3675 Kyle Crossing)
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Approval of Consent Agenda Items 8 through 14
Acceptance of Council Member Zapata's Resignation
Call Special Election for District 3 Vacancy
Table Resolution for VFW Post #12058 Property Agreement
Appeal of Sign Control Board Denial for LED Sign on IH-35
Bunton Creek Road Reconstruction Scope and Budget
Center Street On-System and Off-System Road Bond Scope Reevaluation
Ratification of DOJ COPS Grants (Items 6 & 7)
Temporary Suspension of Flock License Plate Reader Cameras
Executive Session Record-Keeping (Option #2)
Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Program
Founders Day Parade and Veterans Day Parade Authorization
Voting record (141)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.