Claudia Zapata
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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)(General)
Regional Transportation Planning
Directs federal and state funding allocations for regional transportation projects.
Executive Director Recruitment
Current management fees and mobilization payments to AZJ are fully paid current.
Public Surveillance and Police Technology
Involves approximately $381,000 to $400,000 annually in lease and equipment costs.
Animal Shelter Location
Potential capital expenditures ranging from $6 million to $21.7 million depending on the chosen facility model.
Water and Wastewater Rate Stability
Potential adjustments to utility rates and legal expenses associated with the PUC docket appeal.
Kohlers Crossing Infrastructure Improvements
The mural additions involve minimal cost impact to the overall retaining wall construction.
Regional Homelessness and Housing Stability Collaboration
Participation requires staff time and coordination rather than direct immediate spending.
Real Estate Acquisition for Municipal and Utility Facilities
Property acquisitions will involve capital expenditures from road bond funds and utility budgets.
Park Maintenance Operations
Improved water efficiency through smart irrigation controllers.
Sign Variance Appeal for LED Message Board on IH-35
Direct economic impact is limited to the applicant's signage investment, with broader policy implications for commercial signage.
Former City Manager Payout
The city is considering a $204,000 payout to a former employee.
rezoning change
Property values and local tax revenues could shift as new development moves into the Everwood Reserve area.
CAMPO Artificial Intelligence Usage Policy
Establishes administrative governance standards for emerging technology tools within agency operations.
downtown revitalization
Property values and local business revenue could see a nice bump, though taxpayers might eventually foot the bill for public infrastructure upgrades.
contract amendment
It saves the city from losing $2.4 million to accidental overpayments.
data center moratorium
It could save taxpayers from footing the bill for infrastructure upgrades, but might also slow down some big tech investment dollars in the area.
TIRZ approval
It won't raise your current taxes right now, but it does lock away future tax revenue from that specific area specifically to pay for the development's roads and pipes.
interim city manager contract
It keeps the current leadership payroll ticking along while saving the city from rushing into a costly executive search.
e-scooter ordinance
Potential fines for bad parking or illegal riding could hit your wallet if you aren't paying attention.
herbicide usage and appointments
While no direct price tag was announced, changes to park maintenance chemicals could shift city landscaping costs.
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 (6)
Recorded while Zapata was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Appointment of Council Members to CAPCOG General Assembly
(First and Final Reading) Consider approval of an Ordinance calling the General Election for City Council Mayor, Districts Two and Four on November 3, 2026.
Forensic Audit Scope 7: General Fund Reserves Decline
Direction to Interim City Manager Regarding FY 25-26 General Fund Deficit
Proceed with General Obligation Bond for Project T11 - Chevo Pastrano Senior Parkway Extension
Consider approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to join the Texas Attorney General's Global Opioid Settlements with Remnant Defendants Settlement and participate in the settlement…
Voting record (5)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.