PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20260928-003 Date: September 28, 2026 Subject: Chapter 26 – Temporary Use of Parkland at Hancock Golf Course Motioned By: Maritza Kelley Seconded By: Jennifer Franklin Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board Recommends City Council authorize a change in use of dedicated parkland, known as Hancock Golf Course, to temporarily use approximately 9,482 square feet of parkland in order to construct Austin Water infrastructure and associated improvements. Total mitigation from Austin Water is $188,215. Vote: 9-1 For: Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Luai Abou-Emara, Jennifer Franklin, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Maritza Kelley, Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme, Pedro Villalobos. Against: Ted Eubanks. Abstain: None. Absent: Kim Taylor. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Austin Parks and Recreation.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20260928-004 Date: September 28, 2026 Subject: Permanent Taking of Parkland, Country Club Greenbelt Motioned By: Nicole Merritt Seconded By: Luai Abou-Emara Recommendation The Austin Parks and Recreation Board reviewed the request from Austin Transportation and Public Works to authorize a permanent change in use for approximately 121,156 square feet of dedicated parkland in the Country Club Creek West Greenbelt to construct, operate, maintain, and repair roadway and associated improvements. Following a presentation by the Austin Capital Delivery Service, the Board was unable to recommend approval of this project absent additional information regarding community involvement. Specifically, it remains unclear whether the surrounding community was provided an adequate opportunity to participate in the process or offer feedback. Furthermore, insufficient information was provided during the meeting, concerning projected traffic patterns and their impact on the surrounding area. The Board recommends that the City Council carefully consider these unaddressed community outreach and traffic impact issues when determining whether to approve this change in parkland use. Vote: 8-0 For: Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Luai Abou-Emara, Ted Eubanks, Jennifer Franklin, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Maritza Kelley, Nicole Merritt. Against: None. Abstain: Shelby Orme, Pedro Villalobos. Absent: Kim Taylor. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Austin Parks and Recreation.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 24, 2026 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 24, 2026 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on AUGUST 24, 2026 at 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Bazan called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Ted Eubanks, Jennifer Franklin, Nicole Merritt, Maritza Kelley, Pedro Villalobos. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Shelby Orme. Board Members Absent: Luai Abou-Emara, Kim Taylor. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Lester Tanquilut - Adult Recreation Leagues Julie Fisher - Austin Parks Foundation Haleigh Wagman - Adult Recreation Leagues Aubrea Rudder - Austin Rowing Club Patrick Beyer - Austin Parks Foundation Patricia Bobeck - Barton Springs fishhooks and lures Sam Fox - Adult Recreation Leagues Steven Brown - Givens Park Work Group APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of July 27, 2026. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of July 27, 2026 was approved on Board Member Villalobos’ motion, Vice Chair Becker’s second on a 9-0 vote. Board Members Abou-Emara and Taylor absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for the Parks Rx program which seeks to create positive developmental, physical and mental health outcomes through exposing children to nature. Christa McCarthy, Centralized Programs Division Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation; Marybeth Wootan-Holst, MD and Sam Williams, DO MBA, Chief Residents, UT Austin Dell Medical School Pediatric Residency Program gave a presentation and answered Page 1 of 3 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 24, 2026 questions on the location of the residents clinic, and potential future partnerships with Pflugerville Parks and Recreation. The motion to approve letters of support for the Parks Rx program which seeks to create positive developmental, physical and mental health outcomes through exposing children to nature was approved on Board Member Merritt’s motion, Board Member Franklin’s second on a 9-0 vote. Board Members Abou-Emara and Taylor absent. 3. Discussion and approve an appointment to the Parks and Recreation Board’s seat on the Joint Sustainability Committee. Board Members discussed the purpose of the JSC. This item was tabled by the Chair. 4. Discussion and amend the 2026 Parks and Recreation Board annual meeting schedule to move the regular scheduled meeting on November …
Parks Bond Development Austin Parks and Recreation Department | September 28, 2026 Liana Kallivoka, PhD, PE, LEED Fellow, Assistant Director Alyssa Tharrett, RA, NCARB, Project Management Supervisor 2018 Bond Proposition C Spending Prop C spending nearing 90% 90% 2 2018 Bond Proposition C Status Aquatics 38.3 1.5 0.2 Parkland Acquisition 41.7 2.5 0.6 0.2 Park Improvements 14.5 1.3 6.0 3.1 Building Renovations 14.8 2.0 1.8 2.9 Infrastructure 15.5 0.2 0.9 0.8 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Expenses Under Contract Assigned to Projects Unassigned/Program Contingency Spending as of September 9, 2026 3 2026 Bond Development Schedule Spring 2024 Summer 2024 Fall 2024 Winter 2024 / 2025 Spring 2025 Departments Develop Universe of project needs Bond Development Kickoff Bond Election Advisory Task Force Creation Community Engagement Technical Criteria Development Staff & SME Project Prioritization PARB Presentation Summer 2025 Fall 2025 Winter 2025 / 2026 Community Engagement Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Project Scoping and Cost Estimates Council Evaluation and Adoption Evaluation of Operating Cost Impacts Staff Presentations to BEATF Initial Staff Bond Recommendation PARB Presentation Open House Events Staff and BEATF Final Bond Recommendations Bond Election 4 Universe of Project Needs 5 Supplemental Technical Criteria & Scoring For programs not already prioritized in existing studies Percentage Technical Criteria Description 30% Social Equity 25% Proactive Reinvestment 20% Sustainability & Resilience 15% Leveraging Funds and Partnership Opportunities 10% Strategic Direction 100% Total Population served, Income of service area, People of color served, children served Site/Building condition, Safety, Maintenance Costs, Reinvestment, Facility Usage, accessibility Green infrastructure, resilience networks, sustainable design, energy efficiency, water usage Ability to utilize matching funds from alternative sources such as grants, donations, partners, historic preservation fund, other city departments, etc. Project aligns with existing city plans, APR Long Range Plan, APR vision plans, etc. 6 Park Bond Funding Journey Initial APR Staff Recommendation $410 M $149M, 2018 Parks Bond Prop C Council Sub- Quorum Initial Recommendation $250 M $181 M Final CDS Staff Recommendation $260 M Council Approved Proposition A BEATF Recommendation $175 M $140 M Initial CDS Staff Recommendation Jul-25 Aug-25 Sep-25 Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 May-26 Jun-26 Jul-26 Aug-26 7 Austin Parks and Recreation $260M Council Approved Bond: Proposition A Program Name $260M Scenario (without maintenance facilities) Building, Recreation, and Senior Center Improvements* $65.5M Funding for renovations/rehabilitation and additions of existing Parks and Recreation facilities, recreation and senior centers, …
CHAPTER 26 APPLICATION IH-35 CAPITAL EXPRESS CENTRAL IMPROVEMENTS REQUESTED PARKLAND DECLARATIONS OF USE Hancock Golf Course Austin Parks & Recreation Board September 2026 Mark Stanko, Project Manager, WSP Kevin Koeller, P.E. A D N E G A 1. Project Summary 2. Project Objectives 3. Stakeholder Engagement • Bi-weekly meetings • On-site meeting • Public Involvement (PI) interagency meeting • Community engagement 4. Parkland Declaration of Use • Hancock Golf Course / Recreation Center – East 41st and Peck Ave • Temporary Construction Declaration of Use • Scope of Parkland use • Alternatives Assessment 5. Summary of Requested Parkland Declaration of Use WSP | CAPEX Chapter 26 Application | September 2026 2 1. Project summary The Capital Expressway Austin Water Standalone Utility Project (CAPEX-AWS) requires relocation of over 45,000 linear feet of water and wastewater utilities to mitigate conflicts with the proposed improvements to IH-35 by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). These relocations are primarily in City of Austin right-of-way (ROW) but some work on private property and parkland is required. WSP | CAPEX Chapter 26 Application | September 2026 Proposed Water and Wastewater lines for the CAPEX AWS project 3 2. Project Objectives • Improve safety and mobility in Austin • Provide Austin Water customers with a reliable water and wastewater system that is accessible • Relocate water and wastewater lines impacted by proposed IH-35 CapEx Project WSP | CAPEX Chapter 26 Application | September 2026 4 3. Stakeholder Engagement Meetings held to date: ▪ Bi-weekly meetings Austin Parks and Recreation (APR), Austin Water (AW) and TxDOT ▪ An on-site meeting with APR, AW, Hancock Golf Course representatives and TxDOT for the Comal Street, Hancock Recreation Center and East Avenue Declaration of Use areas on May 29, 2026. ▪ Public Involvement (PI) interagency meeting on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, with AW, APR and TxDOT. WSP | CAPEX Chapter 26 Application | September 2026 5 SUMMARY OF STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS April 2026 Onwards • Email correspondence between TxDOT, Austin Water, City of Austin APR, Forestry and other city departments relating to the proposed use of Hancock Golf Course and other parkland. July 2026 • Elected officials, stakeholder organizations and neighborhood associations were notified about the project and parkland use by email during the week of July 27. • Property owners near and around the affected areas received mailed notification letters during the same week. August 2026 • On Thursday, …
To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E., Director, Austin Water Jesús Aguirre, MBA, CPRE, Director, Austin Parks and Recreation Department [Month Day, Year] IH-35 Cap Ex Hancock Golf Course; M.O.U. #26-005; FDU# 3960 2207 8478, 4570 2307 5486; Project I.D. 3212.203 The purpose of this memorandum is to outline an understanding between Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) and Austin Water (AW) for the non-recreational use of parkland at Hancock Golf Course. Project Details AW is allowed to use the parkland located at Hancock Golf Course, street address as part of the work site for the above referenced project, as indicated in Attachment “B” (Location Map). The parkland is to be used for temporary staging of construction equipment and materials associated with the TXDOT IH35 CapEx Downtown Advanced Construction (DTAC) AW Standalone Relocations: MLK to Holly Street Project. The requested area and corresponding mitigation amount, as indicated in Attachment “A” is: Temporary Staging Use: 9,482 sq. ft. = $124,546 In addition to the costs associated with the use of parkland, AW will provide funding for site preparation of parkland for the temporary use and restoration upon project completion. The following work will be completed by APR with funding provided in advance by AW. Sunken Cost of Existing Trees: Site Prep and Restoration: Transplant Existing Trees: Replant Trees following Project Completion: $9,223 $29,097 $10,402 $14,947 APR’s restoration of the site only includes re-establishment of Tee #7. All other restoration efforts are the responsibility of AW with APR approval and final inspection. Page 1 of 3 Subject: Sample Subject Total Mitigation Fees to be transferred to APR: $188,215. The estimated project start date: May 1st, 2027 The approved duration of the parkland use: 549 Calendar Days. Estimated date of parkland open for public use pending completed restoration and approval by Environmental Inspector and APR: October 31, 2028 Requesting Department Responsibilities This MOU and associated Declaration of Use are necessitated by TxDOT’s IH-35 expansion project. The terms established in this MOU between AW and APR have been reviewed by TxDOT. All construction work on parkland will be executed by TxDOT’s contractors and construction documents will include language agreed to by TxDOT and COA. The City of Austin (COA) will make every effort to coordinate and enforce the terms of this MOU with TxDOT and their designated contractors. APR will continue to coordinate directly with TxDOT regarding these activities, recognizing that …
ATTACHMENT "A" - M.O.U. MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET - SUMMARY Permanent Use Temporary Use Calculated Fee - $124,546 $124,546 TOTAL = Project: Requesting Dept: IH-35 Cap-Ex - Hancock Golf Course Austin Water MOU # 26-005 Hancock Golf Course Mitigation Worksheet for Temporary Use Project: IH-35 Cap-Ex - Hancock Golf Course Requesting Department: Austin Water MOU # 26-005 Hancock Golf Course Geographic Area Code 4 Identified by requested area geography Average Value per Square Foot. ($): $57.42 Calculated by Geographic Area average Requested Area (sq. ft.): 9,482 Submitted by Requesting Department/Entity Preliminary Annual Value of Requested Area: $544,462 Area requested multiplied by Value per Square Foot Adjusted Annual Value of Requested Area: $81,669 (15% Rate of Return) Monthly Annual Value of Requested Area: $6,806 Adjusted Annual Value divided by 12 Daily Temporary Use Rate: $227 Monthly Value divided by 30 (average number of days in a month) Days Requested: 549 Submitted by Requesting Department/Entity Temporary Use Mitigation Value: $124,546 Daily Temporary Use Rate multiplied by Days Requested REV. 04/06/17 Prepared By APR Golf Date Created 8/11/2026 Date Revised 8/11/2026 PROJECT BUDGET ESTIMATE Project Name Department Hancock Golf Course - AW/TXDOT Restoration: Golf Austin Parks & Recreation QTY Pre Project State 10 1 Sprinkler Head Cap and Removal Close Loop for Irrigation on #8 Green Post Project Completion 10 4000 4000 1 4000 1 Sprinkler Head Reinstall and Programming Rough Grade teeing area #7 (Sq Ft) Fine Grade area to include soil prep and add chocolate loam #7 (SqFt) Open Loop for Irrifation on #8 Green Sod Install on #7 Tee & Surrounds (SqFt) Mobilization *Price does not include restoration of anything other than #7 Tee for sod prep and install. This will be the responsibility of TxDot with owner approval and inspection. $2,500.00 $19,960.00 Unit Price Total $150 $1,000 $400 $0.90 $0.44 $1,000 $1.15 $5,000 $1,500 $1,000 $4,000 $3,600 $1,760 $1,000 $4,600 $5,000 10% per year Cost Escalation $23,952.00 PROJECT SUB-TOTAL COST CONTINGENCY (Based on project risk analysis) Risk Probability % 10.00% T O T A L P R O J E C T B U D G E T E S T I M A T E $26,452.00 $2,645.20 $29,097 Printed on: 9/14/2026 @ 10:31 AM Page 1 of 4 REV. 04/06/17 Prepared By APR Forestry Date Created 8/11/2026 Date Revised 8/11/2026 PROJECT BUDGET ESTIMATE Project Name Hancock Golf Course - AW/TXDOT Restoration: Trees Department Austin Parks & Recreation Time …
PECK AVE DORAN CHRISTOPHER & AMY TCAD PROPERTY ID: 0219080110 BAKIR BEVERLY RAE CLARK TCAD PROPERTY ID: 0219080109 EX ROW TREISMAN PHILIP URI TCAD PROPERTY ID: 0219080108 BRICKER DAVID CHARLES TCAD PROPERTY ID: 0219080107 HARRIS COURTNEY LEE TCAD PROPERTY ID: 0219080106 BIGGS FAMILY TRUST TCAD PROPERTY ID: 0219080105 SIGN DIRECTING TRAIL USERS BACK TO TRAIL 53.2' EX TEEING GROUNDS TO BE REINSTATED BY OTHERS SOUTHERN DECLARATION OF USE BOUNDARY IS THE NORTH SIDE OF THE EXISTING GOLF CART PATH PROPOSED TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION DECLARATION OF USE (01-AWB) DOCUMENT NO. _____ AREA 9,480 SQFT EX NEWLY PLANTED TREE TO BE TRANSPLANTED OFFSITE AND REPLANTED AT PROJECT COMPLETION BY OTHERS (TYP.) PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION FENCE LIMITS, SEE TRACK DETAIL SHEET ' 8 . 2 9 ' 8 . 7 6 63.1' E 4 1 S T S T ' 3 . 3 7 1 WRIGHT JOHN LIVING TRUST TCAD PROPERTY ID: 0219080223 EX BOULDERS TO BE TEMPORARILY RELOCATED AND REPLACED AS REQUIRED FOR ACCESS SMITH TOWNSEND CARY JR TCAD PROPERTY ID: 0219080224 ALONSO PEDRO F TCAD PROPERTY ID: 0219080225 NOKES MARY ELLEN WREN TCAD PROPERTY ID: 0219080222 EX WALKING PATH TO BE RELOCATED AND RESTORED IN THIS LOCATION AT THE END OF CONSTRUCTION SIGN DIRECTING TRAIL USERS BACK TO TRAIL EX BRICK GATE TO BE PROTECTED PROPOSED WALKING PATH PROP 30" PVC WWL_200.04 4100 RED RIVER HOLDINGS LLC TCAD PROPERTY ID: 0219081201 0 VERTICAL SCALE IN FEET 40 80 HORIZONTAL SCALE IN FEET LEGEND PROPOPOSED CONSTRUCTION DECLARATION OF USE COA EXISTING CITY OF AUSTIN ROW PROPERTY LINE EX BOULDERS TO BE TEMPORARILY RELOCATED PROPOSED 8FT DG WALKING PATH RELOCATION PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION FENCE AND SCREENING LIMITS (TYPE OF FENCING TO BE FURTHER COORDINATED WITH GOLF COURSE) PROPOSED STREET CLOSURE FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK ZONE EXISTING NEWLY PLANTED TREES TO BE TRANSPLANTED AND REPLANTED AT PROJECT COMPLETION BY OTHERS PROPOSED SIGN 0 0 0 0 + + 0 0 1 1 EX ROW PROP 24" PVC WWL_200.04 NOTES 1. PARK IRRIGATION SYSTEM WITHIN EASEMENT AREA TO BE DISCONNECTED AND REINSTATED BY GOLF COURSE. PROPOSED STREET CLOSURE FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK ZONE, NO IMPACTS TO THE GOLF DRIVEWAY 0 0 0 0 + + 1 1 1 1 CL CL 0 0 0 0 + + 2 2 1 1 CL CL 0 0 0 0 + + 3 3 1 1 REV DATE BY DESCRIPTION CAPITAL AREA WSP USA Inc 1601 S MoPac Expy, Suite 325 Austin, TX …
REV. 04/06/17 Prepared By APR Forestry Date Created 8/11/2026 Date Revised 8/11/2026 PROJECT BUDGET ESTIMATE Project Name Hancock Golf Course - AW/TXDOT Restoration: Trees Department Austin Parks & Recreation Time (hrs) Frequency Occurrence Staff Rate/Unit Price Total QTY Staff Hours Planning Establishment Materials 14 14 14 14 Tree Stock Mulch T-posts Ties PROJECT SUB-TOTAL Site Selection Mapping Site Vetting Procurement Planting 4 8 4 8 8 Site checks Hand watering Re-mulching Re-tying 8 (Monthly) 8 (Quarterly) 16 (Biannually) 8 (Quarterly) 20 6 3 6 14 Trees impacted of original 148 (10%) Planted December 2024, 20 months elapsed since Supervising Horticulturalist Forester Crew Lead Crew Crew Lead + Crew Full Team $40 $35 $30 $125 $155 $230 $40 $40 $40 $40 $230 $155 $155 $155 $155 10% Modifier $115.55 $7.34 $23.94 $0.18 $160.00 $320.00 $160.00 $320.00 $1,840.00 $2,480.00 $744.00 $744.00 $744.00 $1,617.70 $102.76 $335.16 $2.52 COST CONTINGENCY (Based on project risk analysis) Risk Probability % 10.00% T O T A L P R O J E C T B U D G E T E S T I M A T E $2,800.00 $4,712.00 $2,058.14 $9,570.14 $957.01 $10,527.15 Printed on: 8/20/2026 @ 3:10 PM Page 1 of 2 Prepared By APR Golf Date Created 8/11/2026 Date Revised 8/11/2026 PROJECT BUDGET ESTIMATE Hancock Golf Course - AW/TXDOT Restoration: Golf Austin Parks & Recreation REV. 04/06/17 Project Name Department QTY Pre Project State 10 1 Sprinkler Head Cap and Removal Close Loop for Irrigation on #8 Green Post Project Completion 10 4000 4000 1 4000 1 Sprinkler Head Reinstall and Programming Rough Grade teeing area #7 (Sq Ft) Fine Grade area to include soil prep and add chocolate loam #7 (SqFt) Open Loop for Irrifation on #8 Green Sod Install on #7 Tee & Surrounds (SqFt) Mobilization *Price does not include restoration of anything other than #7 Tee for sod prep and install. This will be the responsibility of TxDot with owner approval and inspection. $2,500.00 $19,960.00 Unit Price Total $150 $1,000 $400 $0.90 $0.44 $1,000 $1.15 $5,000 $1,500 $1,000 $4,000 $3,600 $1,760 $1,000 $4,600 $5,000 10% per year Cost Escalation $23,952.00 PROJECT SUB-TOTAL COST CONTINGENCY (Based on project risk analysis) Risk Probability % 10.00% T O T A L P R O J E C T B U D G E T E S T I M A T E $26,452.00 $2,645.20 $29,097.20 Printed on: 8/20/2026 @ 3:10 PM Page 2 of …
Chapter 26 Application Chapter 26 Application South Pleasant Valley Road South Pleasant Valley Road Trailhead to Burleson Road Trailhead to Burleson Road City of Austin Capital Delivery Services | CIP ID# 11898.002 Presentation to the Parks and Recreation Board Meeting | September 28, 2026 Agenda Project Summary Project Location Existing Conditions Project Improvements Chapter 26 Requirements Alternatives Considered Stakeholder Engagement Timeline Summary Questions 2 Project Summary Voters approved this project as part of the 2020 Mobility Bond, recognizing the need to improve disconnected corridors and invest in safer, more reliable travel options across Southeast Austin. The project advances the goals of the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan and Imagine Austin by enhancing transportation choices, supporting future transit, and improving access to neighborhoods, parks, and schools. The project closes an existing transportation gap of approximately 970 ft in length between South Pleasant Valley Road and Burleson Road. The new roadway will improve multimodal connectivity and safety for all users. The new four-lane roadway includes: 10.5 to 12.5-foot travel lanes w/14-foot grass medians sidewalks, and 12-ft Shared-Use Paths ADA-compliant curb ramps Traffic signal at Burleson Road and South Pleasant Valley Road Illumination Storm sewer system New Austin Energy compatible Trees The project will affect approximately 5 acres within the construction limits. 3 Project Location Council District 3 Mabel Davis District Park Country Club Creek Greenbelt 4 Existing Conditions Existing Pedestrian Crossing Existing 10-ft Shared-Use Path Existing Sidewalks Existing Cul-de-sac APR Property Existing Trail Path 5 Existing 10-ft Shared-use Path Existing Kiosk To be relocated and restored 6 Existing 10-ft Shared-Use Path Austin Energy Transmission Line to Remain Existing Trail Path 7 Project Improvements Existing Parkland Boundary Country Club Creek Greenbelt Country Club Creek Greenbelt 8 Chapter 26 Requirements TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 26.001 (2025) 10 Parkland Use Area Total Parcel Acreage 2,223,738 square feet of parkland Permanent Use 121,156 square feet of parkland APR Parcel Remaining 2,102,582 square feet of parkland Park Improvements $107,735 Mitigation Cost $1,368,050 11 APR Remaining Parcel – 2,102,582 sf Alternatives Considered • Alignment A – Preferred Alternative • Follows an existing utility corridor along the Country Club Creek Trail (720 ft) • Minimizes impacts to parkland, trees, and nearby properties by • using an already-disturbed area. Provides the safest …
To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Richard Mendoza, PE, Director, Austin Transportation and Public Works Jesús Aguirre, MBA, CPRE, Director, Austin Parks and Recreation Department [Month Day, Year] South Pleasant Valley Rd Trail Head to Burleson Rd: M.O.U.#26-004; FDU# 820B-2507-D910; Project I.D. 11898 The purpose of this memorandum is to outline an understanding between Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) and Austin Transportation and Public Works (ATPW) for the non-recreational use of parkland at Country Club Creek West Greenbelt. Project Details ATPW is allowed to use the parkland located at Country Club Creek West Greenbelt, 3109 Burleson Rd, as part of the work site for the above referenced project, as indicated in Attachment “B” (Location Map). The parkland is to be used for right of way and associated improvements. The requested area(s) and corresponding mitigation amounts, as indicated in Attachment “A” (is/are): Permanent Right of Way Use: 121,156 sq. ft. = $1,475,787 ATPW agrees to provide the following park improvements concurrent with the transportation project. Park Improvements Bike Trail Connection Earthwork Shared Use Path (West of Burleson) Bike Trail Connection Path Kiosk Restoration Custom Trail Sign Quantity 457 180 2,640 1 1 Value of Proposed Park Improvements to be deducted from the mitigation: $107,735 Total Mitigation Fees to be transferred to APR: $1,368,050. Page 1 of 3 Subject: South Pleasant Valley Rd Trail Head to Burleson Rd: M.O.U.#26-004; FDU# 820B-2507-D910; Project I.D. 11898 The estimated project start date is: May 2027 The approved duration of the parkland use is 365 Calendar Days. Estimated date of parkland open for public use pending completed restoration and approval by Environmental Inspector and APR; is: May 2028 Requesting Department Responsibilities ATPW will remove, store, and replace existing trail head kiosk sign at a location approved by APR. ATPW will ensure adequate detour of the Country Club Creek Urban Trail when safe and practical as approved in the Traffic Control Plan (Attachment C). Any deviation from the pre-approved plans must be requested in writing and approved by APR before implementation. Informative signage must be placed on-site seven days prior to start of detour. APR reserves the right to request modification of detour conditions at any time to protect public safety and access. Areas needed for temporary access and workspace west of Burleson may only be used to construct and install park improvements. It is the responsibility of the ATPW Project Manager and/or a Capital Delivery …
ATTACHMENT "A" - M.O.U. MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET - SUMMARY Permanent Use - Unencumbered ROW Permanent Use - Encumbered ROW Permanent Use - SUP and Bike Trail Permanent Use - Surface Drainage Permanent Use - Subsurface Drainage Credit For Park Improvements SUBTOTAL = TOTAL = Calculated Fee $1,133,639 $103,697 $0 $187,681 $50,771 $1,475,787 $107,737 $1,368,050 Project: Requesting Dept ATPW - S Pleasant Valley Corridor Gap Austin Transportation and Public Works MOU #26-004 Country Club Creek West Greenbelt ATTACHMENT "A" - M.O.U. MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET Permanent Use Project: Requesting Department: ATPW - S Pleasant Valley Corridor Gap Austin Transportation and Public Works MOU #26-004 Country Club Creek West Greenbelt Geographic Area Code 9 Identified by requested area site geography Average Value per Square Foot. ($): $25.18 Calculated by MLS Area geography's average Requested Area (sq. ft.): 45,030 Submitted by Requesting Department/Entity Preliminary Mitigation Value ($): $1,133,639 Requested Area multiplied by the Value per Square Foot Disturbance Value (%): 100.00% Based on limitations on future development for that portion of parkland (see table below) Park Use Factor (%): 0.00% Based on the recreational or park value of the proposed use. Final Mitigation Value ($): $1,133,639 Preliminary Mitigation Value multiplied by the Disturbance Value Percentage of Fee 10% Comments Nominal effect on use and utility Example Uses Small subsurface water or sewer line DISTURBANCE VALUES 25% 35% 50% 65% 75% 90% 100% Subsurface or air rights that have minimal effect on use and utility Location along a property line or non usable land area Balanced use by both owner and easement holder Some impact on surface use and conveyance of ingress/egress rights Major impact on surface use and conveyance of future uses Severe impact on surface use and conveyance of future uses Permanently dedicated to installation Larger subsurface water or sewer line with minimal impacts on future development Water or sewer line, cable lines or other subsurface use with limited impacts on developable area Water or sewer line, cable lines with exceptions in the DOU allowing parklike amenities Pipelines or other limited surface impacts with maintenance requirements and limited development potential Pipelines, drainage easements, flowage easements that restrict future use Overhead electric, drainage easements, or other use with restrictions on future use ROW or other use with surface impact on parkland Areas within an existing easement or declaration of use are capped at the maxmimum remaining eligible percentage. Adapted From: Right of …
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SHEET NUMBER SUBSHEET SHEET TITLE SHEET LIST TABLE TC-01 TC-02 TC-03 TC-04 TC-04A TC-04B TC-05 TC-05A TC-05B TC-06 TC-06A TC-06B TC-07 TC-07A TC-08 TC-08A TC-09 TC-09A TC-09B TC-10 TC-10A TC-10B TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN SHEET INDEX AND BARRICADING SUMMARY TRAFFIC CONTROL NOTES WORK PHASING AND SEQUENCING NOTES BURLESON RD MEDIAN (PHASE 1A) (1 OF 3) BURLESON RD MEDIAN (PHASE 1A) (2 OF 3) BURLESON RD MEDIAN (PHASE 1A) (3 OF 3) BURLESON RD MEDIAN (PHASE 1B) (1 OF 3) BURLESON RD MEDIAN (PHASE 1B) (2 OF 3) BURLESON RD MEDIAN (PHASE 1B) (3 OF 3) S PLEASANT VALLEY RD (PHASE 2) BURLESON RD (PHASE 2) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD (PHASE 2) (2 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 2A) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 2A) (2 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 2B) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 2B (2 OF 2) S PLEASANT VALLEY RD (PHASE 3) BURLESON RD (PHASE 3) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD (PHASE 3) (2 OF 2) S PLEASANT VALLEY RD (PHASE 4) BURLESON RD (PHASE 4) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD (PHASE 4) (2 OF 2) TC-11 TC-11A TC-12 TC-12A TC-13 TC-13A TC-13B TC-14 TC-15 TC-16 TC-16A TC-16B TC-16C TC-16D TC-16E TC-16F TC-16G TC-17 TC-18 TC-19 TC-20 TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 5) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 5) (2 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 6) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 6) (2 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 7) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 7) (2 OF 2) TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN SEAL COAT FLAGGING OPERATIONS REFERENCE HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL TEMPORARY MEDIAN REFUGE ISLAND SETUP 2-WAY FLAGGING OPERATION WITH BIKE LANES HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL 2-WAY FLAGGING OPERATION WITH BIKE AND PARKING LANES HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL 3-WAY FLAGGING OPERATION WITH …
SHEET NUMBER SUBSHEET SHEET TITLE SHEET LIST TABLE TC-01 TC-02 TC-03 TC-04 TC-04A TC-04B TC-05 TC-05A TC-05B TC-06 TC-06A TC-06B TC-07 TC-07A TC-08 TC-08A TC-09 TC-09A TC-09B TC-10 TC-10A TC-10B TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN SHEET INDEX AND BARRICADING SUMMARY TRAFFIC CONTROL NOTES WORK PHASING AND SEQUENCING NOTES BURLESON RD MEDIAN (PHASE 1A) (1 OF 3) BURLESON RD MEDIAN (PHASE 1A) (2 OF 3) BURLESON RD MEDIAN (PHASE 1A) (3 OF 3) BURLESON RD MEDIAN (PHASE 1B) (1 OF 3) BURLESON RD MEDIAN (PHASE 1B) (2 OF 3) BURLESON RD MEDIAN (PHASE 1B) (3 OF 3) S PLEASANT VALLEY RD (PHASE 2) BURLESON RD (PHASE 2) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD (PHASE 2) (2 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 2A) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 2A) (2 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 2B) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 2B (2 OF 2) S PLEASANT VALLEY RD (PHASE 3) BURLESON RD (PHASE 3) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD (PHASE 3) (2 OF 2) S PLEASANT VALLEY RD (PHASE 4) BURLESON RD (PHASE 4) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD (PHASE 4) (2 OF 2) TC-11 TC-11A TC-12 TC-12A TC-13 TC-13A TC-13B TC-14 TC-15 TC-16 TC-16A TC-16B TC-16C TC-16D TC-16E TC-16F TC-16G TC-17 TC-18 TC-19 TC-20 TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 5) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 5) (2 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 6) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 6) (2 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 7) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 7) (2 OF 2) TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN SEAL COAT FLAGGING OPERATIONS REFERENCE HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL TEMPORARY MEDIAN REFUGE ISLAND SETUP 2-WAY FLAGGING OPERATION WITH BIKE LANES HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL 2-WAY FLAGGING OPERATION WITH BIKE AND PARKING LANES HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL 3-WAY FLAGGING OPERATION WITH …
AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR’S UPDATE September 2026 Architectural Development Division The Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse Ribbon-Cutting Ceny date is set! Saturday, October 17 at 10:30 a.m. • Mayor, Council Members, and other elected officials will be in attendance. • The renovated restroom, showers and staff spaces opened October 2025. • The public will get a sneak peek of the main entrance, rotunda and exhibit, scheduled to open in late 2026/early 2027. • The project earned LEED Gold Certification and includes an Art in Public Places installation. Community Recreation Division Turner-Roberts Recreation Center Weekly Adult Yoga sessions have begun at Turner-Roberts Recreation Center, averaging 5–7 participants every Tuesday. Sessions improve flexibility, build core strength, and enhance overall balance while offering a peaceful, supportive environment for all members. Dittmar Recreation Center - N3XT Athletics Program This fall, N3XT Athletics began weekly youth basketball clinics on Tuesdays for ages 5–8 and 9–12, growing to 25 participants. Dittmar Recreation Center also added weekly Youth Futsal contract classes with Texas Football Academy on Fridays, featuring instruction and scrimmages. South Austin Recreation Center Varsity Generation Volleyball brought together around 20 adults aged 50 and older every Monday and Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at South Austin Recreation Center. The program provided a fun, social, and low-impact way to stay active and connected. Natural Resources Division Community Gardens Updates New Team Member Newly Permitted Expansion Louis Keller, Culture & Arts Education Specialist Grand Meadow Community Garden North Oaks Community Garden Community Access Outreach Volunteer Stewardship Partners: Austin Parks Foundation Funded Fruitful Commons Fiscal Sponsor Partners: Kaboom Grant Workdays Begin: October 17 Park Planning Division New Concept Plan Underway! Eilers (Deep Eddy) Neighborhood Park • The planning process for the park (next to Deep Eddy Pool) kicked off this summer, with the draft plan anticipated to be complete Winter 2027. • RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture selected as the project consultant. • There are three rounds of community engagement planned. The first Community Survey closed on September 14. • Three pop-up events were held in August and small group discussions in September. • Funding provided by Austin Parks and Recreation and Friends of Deep Eddy. The EMS building and Deep Eddy Pool facility are outside of the project scope Park Planning and PARKnerships Division Ramsey Neighborhood Park Playground Ribbon Cutting • Held August 28, with Council Member Marc Duchen and former Council Member …
AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR’S UPDATE September 2026 Welcome to AUSTIN PARKS & RECREATION VISION The Parks and Recreation Department will be an innovative leader in parks and recreation experiences. MISSION Inspire Austin to learn, play, protect and connect by creating diverse programs and experiences in sustainable natural spaces and public places. Ensure Parkland Offers Relief from Urban Life Community Recreation Division Turner-Roberts Recreation Center Weekly Adult Yoga sessions have begun at Turner-Roberts Recreation Center, averaging 5–7 participants every Tuesday. Sessions improve flexibility, build core strength, and enhance overall balance while offering a peaceful, supportive environment for all members. Dittmar Recreation Center - N3XT Athletics Program This fall, N3XT Athletics began weekly youth basketball clinics on Tuesdays for ages 5–8 and 9–12, growing to 25 participants. Dittmar Recreation Center also added weekly Youth Futsal contract classes with Texas Football Academy on Fridays, featuring instruction and scrimmages. South Austin Recreation Center Varsity Generation Volleyball brought together around 20 adults aged 50 and older every Monday and Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at South Austin Recreation Center. The program provided a fun, social, and low-impact way to stay active and connected. Natural Resources Division Community Gardens Updates New Team Member Newly Permitted Expansion Louis Keller, Culture & Arts Education Specialist Grand Meadow Community Garden North Oaks Community Garden Community Access Outreach Volunteer Stewardship Partners: Austin Parks Foundation Funded Fruitful Commons Fiscal Sponsor Partners: Kaboom Grant Workdays Begin: October 17 Park Planning Division Eilers (Deep Eddy) Neighborhood Park - New Concept Plan Underway • The planning process for the park (next to Deep Eddy Pool) kicked off this summer, with the draft plan anticipated to be complete Winter 2027. • RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture selected as the project consultant. • • • are three There engagement planned. The Survey closed on September 14. rounds of community first Community Three pop-up events were held in August and small group discussions in September. Funding provided by Austin Parks and Recreation and Friends of Deep Eddy. The EMS building and Deep Eddy Pool facility are outside of the project scope Park Planning and PARKnerships Division Ramsey Neighborhood Park Playground Ribbon Cutting • Held August 28, with Council Member Marc Duchen and former Council Member Alison Alter in attendance. • Austin Parks Foundation led project that included an upgrade to the play structure for ages 5 through 12, new play components, shaded …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20260928-004 Date: September 28, 2026 Subject: Permanent Taking of Parkland, Country Club Greenbelt Motioned By: Nicole Merritt Seconded By: Luai Abou-Emara Recommendation The Austin Parks and Recreation Board reviewed the request from Austin Transportation and Public Works to authorize a permanent change in use for approximately 121,156 square feet of dedicated parkland in the Country Club Creek West Greenbelt to construct, operate, maintain, and repair roadway and associated improvements. Following a presentation by the Austin Capital Delivery Service, the Board was unable to recommend approval of this project absent additional information regarding community involvement. Specifically, it remains unclear whether the surrounding community was provided an adequate opportunity to participate in the process or offer feedback. Furthermore, insufficient information was provided during the meeting, concerning projected traffic patterns and their impact on the surrounding area. The Board recommends that the City Council carefully consider these unaddressed community outreach and traffic impact issues when determining whether to approve this change in parkland use. Vote: 8-0 For: Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Luai Abou-Emara, Ted Eubanks, Jennifer Franklin, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Maritza Kelley, Nicole Merritt. Against: None. Abstain: Shelby Orme, Pedro Villalobos. Absent: Kim Taylor. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Austin Parks and Recreation.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026, AT 6 P.M. AUSTIN HISTORY CENTER CAMPUS JOHN HENRY FAULK BUILDING, 4TH FLOOR MEETING ROOM 425 800 GUADALUPE STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating via video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in- person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than Noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Laura Polio, 512-974-9624, laura.polio@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Pamela Carlile Sara Gore Melissah Hasdorff Sheila Mehta Holly Sabiston Edward Selig, Vice Chair Dr. Suchitra Gururaj Elizabeth Hansen Andrea Herrera Moreno Lorrie Ann Mitchel AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Library Commission regular meeting held on July 25, 2026. DISCUSSION 2. Presentation by Carol Eckelkamp, President of the League of Women Voters of the Austin Area on Collaboration - The Austin Public Library Commission and the League of Women Voters of the Austin Area. 3. Discussion of Future Advocacy Opportunities and Development of a Framework for Commission Engagement in the Next Year. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Staff briefing on Austin Public Library Centennial Celebrations by Baylor Johnson, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Laura Polio at Austin Public Library Department, at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information about the Library Commission, please contact Laura Polio, Department Executive Assistant, at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026, 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Ryan Sperling at ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov or 512-974-3568 CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Kolby Duhon, Chair (He/They) Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam (He/Him) Jeffrey Clemmons George Jambor Harriet Kirsh-Pozen CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Morgan Davis, Vice Chair (He/Him) Mindy Morgan Avitia Lila Igram Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Tannya Oliva Martínez AGENDA The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on August 24, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Creative Reset Phase II: Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums. Briefing by Candice Cooper, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, ACME. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation regarding the programming and mission of Keep Austin Schools Independent (KAS). Presentation by Lily McClure and Sharyn Vane, Co-Founders, KASI. 4. Update on recent JIC discussions and actions relevant to the Human Rights Commission. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a recommendation supporting multi-year City of Austin funding for SAFE Alliance and encouraging coordinated advocacy by the city’s intergovernmental relations team for increased state funding to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and related services. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. 7. Update from the Human Rights Resource Guide Working Group on the progress of the human rights resource guide. Update from the Anti Hate Working Group on their progress on the anti-hate framework. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026 The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 301 W. 2nd St., Boards & Commissions Room, in Austin, Texas. Chair Duhon called the Human Rights Commission meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kolby Duhon (Chair) Morgan Davis (Vice Chair) Tannya Oliva-Martínez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Meebs Aslam Mindy Morgan Avitia Lila Igram George Jambor Mariana Krueger PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on July 22, 2026. The minutes of the July 22, 2026 meeting were approved on Vice Chair Davis’ motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Clemmons, Kirsh- Pozen, and Khawar were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by the SAFE Alliance regarding their closing and at-risk programs. Presentation by Dr. Pierre Berastain, CEO, SAFE Austin. Presentation by Dr. Pierre Berstain, CEO, SAFE Austin. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1 3. Discussion of the killing of Anthoneil Williams II, and possible action to approve a recommendation acknowledging the shooting and encouraging further action. There was a motion by Chair Duhon, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to make the below amendment. The motion was approved on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Jambor was off the dais. Commissioners Clemmons, Kirsh-Pozen, and Khawar were absent. • Strike “past and present” from the first BE IT RESOLVED There was a motion by Commissioner Aslam, seconded by Chair Duhon, to make the below amendment. The motion was approved on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Clemmons, Kirsh-Pozen, and Khawar were absent. • In the second “WHEREAS”, strike “carrying only a water bottle” and insert “the object in his waistband was a water bottle at the time”. There was a motion by Commissioner Aslam, seconded by Commissioner Krueger, to make the below amendment. The motion was approved on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Clemmons, Kirsh-Pozen, and Khawar were absent. • Insert: “WHEREAS, the National Police Accountability Project (NPAP), a national organization dedicated to police accountability and civil rights, specifically criticized APD's rapid characterization of Anthoneil Williams II's death as “suicide by cop,” raising concerns that assigning such a label before a meaningful investigation shifts attention away from questions of de-escalation, use of force, and governmental accountability; and WHEREAS, the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), a national organization of police executives and law-enforcement professionals, recognizes that encounters involving individuals …
The Creative Reset Phase II Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment July 2026 Why Now? Austin Has Changed. Our Cultural System Must Change With It. ▪ Austin's population continues to grow and diversify. ▪ Community expectations have shifted from simply preserving facilities to actively programming and activating them. ▪ Residents expect welcoming, accessible, vibrant public spaces that are open, responsive, and community-centered. ▪ The Creative Reset presented an opportunity to rethink how our facilities operate, not just maintain the status quo. Emma S Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center 2 Our Community Spaces Cultural Centers and Entertainment Complex Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex African American Cultural & Heritage Facility + Dedrick Hamilton House Asian American Resource Center Connelly-Yerwood “Pink” House Emma S Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural + Genealogy Center Museums and Art Center Montopolis Negro School Zilker Hillside Theater Dougherty Arts Center Elisabet Ney Museum UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum Susanna Dickinson Museum O. Henry Museum Old Bakery & Emporium 23rd Street Renaissance Artist Market 3 Our Approach The Creative Reset Phase II Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums Beverly Sheffield Hillside Theater Our Approach We designed this process around listening. Community Engagement Internal Assessment Staff Visioning Site Identity Exercise Operational Review Recommendations Implementation Plan Evaluation 5 Nearly a year of engagement ensured that our recommendations reflect both community priorities and operational realities. Elisabeth Ney Museum 6 Community: What We Heard The Creative Reset Phase II Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums ACME Creative Reset Engagement Community: What We Heard Activate our facilities More activity, more energy, more opportunities. Expand partnerships Collaborate with artists, nonprofits, schools, and community organizations. Improve customer experience Create welcoming, consistent, easy-to-access spaces. Reduce barriers Simplify processes and increase accessibility. Celebrate each site's unique identity Honor history while creating new opportunities. Brush Square Pun-Off Event 8 Staff: What We Learned The Creative Reset Phase II Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums Dougherty Arts Center Staff: What We Learned ▪ Staff are passionate and deeply committed to serving the community. ▪ Operational processes vary significantly across facilities. ▪ Administrative responsibilities often limit time available for programming and community engagement. ▪ Greater collaboration, shared services, and consistent expectations can improve efficiency while preserving each site's unique identity. ▪ Our facilities are aging. Staff Engagement Event 10 Our New Operating Model The Creative Reset Phase II Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AREA HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th, 2026, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, RM. 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Join the meeting now Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call the Office of Support at (737)-825-1684 or email HIVPlanningCouncil@austintexas.gov. CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice Chair Kristina McRae-Thompson, Secretary Drew Kyler, Treasurer Alicia Alston Katherine Brandhuber Coats Adryan Brown Henry Chan Jeremy Caballero Brandon Diaz Stephanie Eaton Judith Hassan Kyle Murphy Deondre Moore Alfredo Reyes. Jr. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 9/25/2026 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the HIV Planning Council Full Council meeting on August 24th, 2026. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflicts of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions and announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Briefing 5. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing 6. Part B Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Discussion of governing documents a. Bylaws b. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) c. Policy and Procedures 8. Discussion of Profile of Provider Capacity and Capability Survey 9. Discussion of 2027 HIV Planning Council Retreat DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 10. Discussion and approval of prospective HIV Planning Council member a. Aurelio Alcocer 11. Discussion and approval of Federal Fiscal Year 2027 (FFY27) Budget COMMITTEE UPDATES 12. Care Strategies and Engagement Committee 13. Finance and Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 14. Discussion of workplan calendar and social calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Stephen Crews at 512- 978-1399. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Marissa McKinney, Chair Kevin Howard, Vice Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Saira Khan CALL TO ORDER AGENDA Conners Ladner Josue Meiners Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Jon Salinas Brendan Wittstruck PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on August 24th, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on phase two of the DDBP and its stakeholder engagement plan. Presented by Warner Cook, Austin Planning. Sponsors: Vice Chair Howard and Commissioner Wittstruck. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion on items within the annual internal review, such as changes to the Design Commission bylaws and policies not currently covered by the Commission, as well as discussion of the board’s goals and objectives for the new calendar year. Sponsors: Chair McKinney and Vice Chair Howard. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action on clarifying the future role of the Design Commission. Sponsors: Chair McKinney and Vice Chair Howard. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City Code requires at least two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume that if there is no objection from other members expressed at the meeting, the members’ silence indicates approval for staff to include on the next agenda. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please call or email Stephen Crews at 512-978-1399 or Stephen.crews@austintexas.gov . CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Marissa McKinney, Chair Kevin Howard, Vice Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Saira Khan COMMITTEE UPDATES Conners Ladner Josue Meiners Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Jon Salinas Brendan Wittstruck AGENDA ADDENDUM 5. Update from the representative of the Downtown Commission regarding the meeting on September 16, 2026. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Stephen Crews at Austin Planning at 512-978-1399 or Stephen.crews@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Design Commission, please contact Stephen Crews at Austin Planning at 512-978-1399 or Stephen.crews@austintexas.gov .
DESIGN COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Monday, August 24, 2026 The Design Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, August 24, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Marissa McKinney called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Marissa McKinney, Chair Kevin Howard, Vice Chair Brendan Wittstruck (arrived 6:13) Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Saira Khan Connors Ladner Josue Meiners Jenny Murkes PUBLIC COMMUNICATION : GENERAL None Present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission Regular Meeting on June 22, 2026. The minutes from the Design Commission regular meeting on June 22, 2026, were approved on Vice Chair Howard’s motion, Commissioner Jenny Murkes second on a vote of 6-0. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff Briefing regarding the implementation of urban design guidelines into the Great Streets plan update. Presented by Jill Amezcua and Mudita Bilay, Austin Planning. Sponsors: Vice Chair Howard, Commissioner Nkiru Gelles. Item was discussed. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action regarding the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP), including Phase I background and context, Design Guidelines Working Group recommendations, and the proposed approach, strategy, and stakeholder engagement process for Phase II. Sponsors: Vice Chair Kevin Howard and Commissioner David Carroll. Item was discussed and no action was taken. 4. Discussion and possible action to approve a recommendation regarding the future of the Design Commission and their role in the development review process. Sponsors: Commissioner Murkes and Vice Chair Howard. Item was discussed and no action was taken. 5. Discussion on alley access and promoting the use of alley spaces for economic vitality. Sponsors: Commissioner Nkiru Gelles and Commissioner Jon Salinas. Item was discussed and no action was taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and possible action on items within the annual internal review, such as changes to the Design Commission bylaws and policies not currently covered by the Commission, as well as discussion of the board’s goals and objectives for the new calendar year. Sponsors: Chair McKinney and Vice Chair Howard. Discussion item to provide an update on clarifying the future role of the Design Commission. Sponsors: Chair McKinney and Vice Chair Howard. Staff briefing on phase two of the DDBP and its stakeholder engagement plan. Sponsors: Vice Chair Howard and Commissioner Wittstruck. Discussion and possible action to learn about how the Art in Public Places …
Downtown Density Bonus Phase 2 Austin Planning | Design Commission Briefing | 9/28/26 Project Team Warner Cook Planner Principal Makayla Ponce Planner III Nick Smith Planner Senior 2 Phase 1 Overview Phase 1 – Summary of Changes ▪ Phase 1 changes to the Downtown Density Bonus (DDB) program were adopted in May 2026 by Ordinance No. 20260528-067, which: ▪ Created two new density bonus combining districts: ▪ DDB400 has +400 feet of height (rezoned Phase 1 sites into this) ▪ DDB850 has +850 feet of height (sites can request through the rezoning process) ▪ The additional height is additive to the property’s base zoning height limit ▪ e.g., a CBD-DDB400 site can build up to 750 ft (350 ft base height + 400 ft bonus) ▪ Modified gatekeeper requirements, including the addition of the Urban Design Standards and the removal of Design Commission review requirement ▪ Revised the list of community benefit options ▪ Updated affordability requirements and fee-in-lieu rates ▪ Adjusted site development standards and exemptions ▪ Retired the legacy DDB program within the Phase 1 area 4 DRAFT for internal discussion only 5 DDB Program Utilization Process If an Applicant seeks to utilize DDB400: 6 Phase 1 – Site Development Standards ▪ Exemptions: ▪ Maximum building coverage ▪ Landscaping requirements ▪ Minimum site area ▪ Private common open space ▪ FAR limits (unlimited FAR allowed) ▪ Non-transit supportive uses are prohibited or conditional The Residences at 6G is an example of how a project with these exemptions may build out. 7 Phase 1 – Gatekeeper Requirements Compliance with Urban Design Standards Great Streets Standards Streetscape Improvements Min. 2-Star Rating under the Austin Energy Green Building Program Selection from list of standards; no Design Commission review Will include any updates to Great Streets Plan With bird-friendly design standards required 8 Phase 1 – Community Benefits ▪ The primary community benefit is affordable housing. ▪ Units may be developed on-site, or a fee-in-lieu (FIL) can be paid to fund the Affordable Housing Trust Fund ▪ An additional optional community benefit may be provided to reduce the affordable housing requirement by either 2% of units or 20% of the FIL amount ▪ Community benefit options include: ▪ Grocery Store Use (min. 2,500 sq ft) ▪ Cultural Uses (min. 2,500 sq ft) ▪ Live Music Venue (min. 2,500 sq ft) ▪ Austin Energy Green Building 3-Star Rating ▪ Transit Supportive Infrastructure Affordability …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025 _____________Design Commission_____________ (Official Name of Board or Commission) The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. The Design Commission has passed the following recommendations over the last year: April 28, 2025 Recommendation: 20250428-002 Austin Convention Center Redevelopment March 24, 2025 Recommendation 20250324-002: AUS West Garage February 24, 2025 Recommendation 20250224-003: Austin Core Transportation Plan January 27, 2025 Recommendation 20250127-003: Modifications to Project Review Application Annual Review and Work Plan 2024-2025 Page # December 09, 2024 Recommendation 20241209-003: Asian American Resource Center Phase II Improvement Project Recommendation 20241209-004: Billboard Placement within or beside Residential Recommendation 20241209-004: Billboard Relocation Prohibition October 28, 2024 Recommendation 20241028-004: Equity-based Preservation Plan Recommendation 20241028-005: 305 W MLK September 23, 2024 Recommendation 20240923-002: 701 W 6th St August 26, 2024 Recommendation 20240826-003: Umlauf Plan Recommendation 20240826-004: 401 W 14th St DDBP 2. Determine if the board’s actions throughout the year comply with the mission statement. All of the Design Commission’s actions comply with the mission statement. 3. List the board’s goals and objectives for the new calendar year. -To provide policy recommendations regarding issues of urban design - Provide advisory recommendations to the city council to assist in developing public policy and to promote excellence in the design and development of the urban environment -Provide a venue for citizen input on the design and development of the urban environment - Provide a venue for citizen input on the design and development of the urban environment - Maintain liaison relationships with the Joint Sustainability Committee, Downtown Commission and continue to find a liaison for the South Central Waterfront Commission. -Per council resolution 20210902-046 the Design Commission has been tasked with updating the Urban Design Guidelines. The commission has met with and engaged the public to gather feedback and incorporate ideas beneficial to the community. The working group has provided a draft to staff. Staff is currently formatting the document and preparing to present back to the commission for feedback Annual Review and Work Plan 2024-2025 Page # Per council resolution to create guidelines for infrastructure projects, the commission plans to review the latest draft of the updated urban design guidelines and determine if …
September 14th, 2026 DRAFT Recommended Bylaw Amendment Summary 1. Name change “Urban Design Commission” 2. Simplify and clarify authority (mechanisms) Recommend Council adopt bylaw amendments to: a. Change from discretionary to mandatory referral- Projects must come to the Design Commission and “shall be presented to Council and land use commissions with Design Commission recommendation attached". b. Amend existing code and criteria manual language updating name and cleaning-up language related to review of Downtown Density Bonus Program Projects for compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines 3. Clarify Purpose and Duties (focus areas) Purpose/Role clause: State that the Commission is the City's advisory body of record on urban design outcomes citywide. Mandatory Referral Items: Mandatory referral items must come before the Urban Design Commission for review and recommendation before the respective Planning or Zoning and Platting Commission takes final action. Items shall be presented to Planning Commission, Zoning and Platting Commission, and City Council with the Urban Design Commission recommendation attached; a. Plans, master plans, and major improvements on City-owned land. Major improvements are considered to be a project or series of projects with total construction costs of $2,000,000 or greater. b. Plans, programs, and projects with a material impact on the design of the public right-of-way, including major capital improvements in the right-of-way and updates or modifications to the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) Street Network Table and Map. "Major capital improvements" include street reconstruction and rehabilitation projects, and any project involving 300 linear feet or more of excavation. Where “material impact” is unclear, the Chair shall determine applicability. c. Land Development Code (adoption and amendment), area plans (adoption and amendment), and City programs and projects affecting the following areas: i. transit station areas; ii. major transit corridors; and iii. the Central City District planning area. September 14th, 2026 DRAFT d. Regulating Plans, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones, and Planned Unit Developments (adoption and amendment). Referral determination: Project staff determine applicability at case intake; where unclear, staff seek a determination from the Commission Chair. September 14th, 2026 DRAFT 4. (Focus Areas not mandated by bylaws)- Future commission-initiated goals and objectives. a. Major criteria manual adoptions and amendments related to: i. ROW design ii. Building siting iii. Ground floor design iv. v. Streetwalls and facade design Street yard landscaping b. Explore relieving PC or P&Z committees or joint committees of their pre-review responsibilities- taking over case load and making recommendations to PC and …
September 14th, 2026 DRAFT Recommended Bylaw Amendment Summary 1. Name change “Urban Design Commission” 2. Simplify and clarify authority (mechanisms) Recommend Council adopt bylaw amendments to: a. Change from discretionary to mandatory referral- Projects must come to the Design Commission and “shall be presented to Council and land use commissions with Design Commission recommendation attached". b. Amend existing code and criteria manual language updating name and cleaning-up language related to review of Downtown Density Bonus Program Projects for compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines 3. Clarify Purpose and Duties (focus areas) Purpose/Role clause: State that the Commission is the City's advisory body of record on urban design outcomes citywide. Mandatory Referral Items: Mandatory referral items must come before the Urban Design Commission for review and recommendation before the respective Planning or Zoning and Platting Commission takes final action. Items shall be presented to Planning Commission, Zoning and Platting Commission, and City Council with the Urban Design Commission recommendation attached; a. Plans, master plans, and major improvements on City-owned land. Major improvements are considered to be a project or series of projects with total construction costs of $2,000,000 or greater. b. Plans, programs, and projects with a material impact on the design of the public right-of-way, including major capital improvements in the right-of-way and updates or modifications to the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) Street Network Table and Map. "Major capital improvements" include street reconstruction and rehabilitation projects, and any project involving 300 linear feet or more of excavation. Where “material impact” is unclear, the Chair shall determine applicability. c. Land Development Code (adoption and amendment), area plans (adoption and amendment), and City programs and projects affecting the following areas: i. transit station areas; ii. major transit corridors; and iii. the Central City District planning area. September 14th, 2026 DRAFT d. Regulating Plans, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones, and Planned Unit Developments (adoption and amendment). Referral determination: Project staff determine applicability at case intake; where unclear, staff seek a determination from the Commission Chair. September 14th, 2026 DRAFT 4. (Focus Areas not mandated by bylaws)- Future commission-initiated goals and objectives. a. Major criteria manual adoptions and amendments related to: i. ROW design ii. Building siting iii. Ground floor design iv. v. Streetwalls and facade design Street yard landscaping b. Explore relieving PC or P&Z committees or joint committees of their pre-review responsibilities- taking over case load and making recommendations to PC and …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 4 p.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Carl Larosche, Chair Tonya Pleasant-Wright AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order or, for remote participation, no later than noon the day before the meeting, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Preservation Plan Committee regular meeting on May 21, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding implementation of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Austin Planning, and Annie Flom, Senior Planner, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Update on the East Austin Historic Resource Survey. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Cara Bertron at Austin Planning at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974- 1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 4 p.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS X Carl Larosche, Chair X Roxanne Evans X Tonya Pleasant-Wright DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Preservation Plan Committee regular meeting on February 10, 2026. MOTION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting on February 10, 2026 on a motion by Commissioner Evans, Commissioner Pleasant-Wright seconding. Vote: 3-0. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. 4. Staff briefing regarding purview of the Preservation Plan Committee. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Austin Planning. • Staff provided an overview of Committee purview from code. Staff briefing regarding implementation of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Austin Planning, and Annie Flom, Senior Planner, Austin Planning. • Staff provided an overview of Plan implementation. Staff briefing regarding the Historic Preservation Office 2025 Impact Report. Presentation by Annie Flom, Senior Planner, Austin Planning. • Staff presented the Impact Report. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. 6. Outreach and engagement for the East Austin Historic Resource Survey Update. • Staff presented background information on outreach and engagement for the historic resource survey. • Commissioners discussed outreach opportunities. Committee meeting schedule and format for 2026. • The Committee will meet quarterly. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974- 1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov.
Early Childhood Council Community Interest Announcement Proclamation Honoring Cathy McHorse Joint City of Austin and Travis County proclamation honoring the life of Cathy McHorse September 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Austin City Hall 301 W 2nd St, Austin TX 78701 A quorum of Early Childhood Council members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Early Childhood Council business will occur. For more information, please contact: Caitlin Oliver-McLaughlin 512-972-6205 caitlin.oliver@austintexas.gov
REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, September 23rd, 2026, AT 6 PM CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Joint Sustainability Committee may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by remotely, contact Amanda Mortl (amanda.mortl@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2651). telephone. To to speak register CURRENT JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Home Commission Member Alternate Electric Utility Commission Kaiba White (Chair) Al Braden Economic Prosperity Commission Aaron Gonzales (Vice- Chair) Zain Pleuthner Resource Management Commission Charlotte Davis GeNell Gary Urban Transportation Commission Varun Prasad Justin Jacobson Environmental Commission Haris Qureshi Zero Waste Advisory Commission Iris Suddaby Community Development Commission Jo Anne Ortiz Richard Brimer Caitlin Griffith Valerie Menard Austin Travis County Food Policy Board Melody McClary Marissa Bell Water & Wastewater Commission Chris Maxwell-Gaines Michael "Mike" Reyes Parks & Recreation Board Luai Abou-Emara Shelby Orme Design Commission Planning Commission Austin/Travis County Public Health Commission City Council Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Jon Salinas Josh Hiller Vacant Vacant Rodrigo Leal Anna Scott Mayor’s Representative Mridula Madipakkam Mayor’s Representative Chris Campbell Mayor’s Representative Diana Wheeler Evgenia Murkes Peter Breton Vacant Vacant N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Joint Sustainability Committee Special Called Meeting on June 24th, 2026. Approve the minutes of the Joint Sustainability Committee Special Called Meeting on July 22nd, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Rain to River. Presentation by Erin Wood, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, Austin Watershed Protection DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of zoning policies regarding data centers HOME COMMISSION UPDATES 5. Update regarding two new working groups: 1) Local Solar and Storage and process; 2) Long Duration Storage –Charlotte Davis, Resource Management Commission. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access …
