To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM Alice Woods, Chair Planning Commission Members Nancy Estrada, Planner Principal, Austin Planning October 23, 2025 C14-2024-0146 – 1317 East Riverside Drive Applicant Postponement Request The Applicant requested an indefinite postponement for the above referenced rezoning case on March 25, 2025. The case was scheduled for a public hearing on September 23, 2025, so the rezoning application would not expire. The Applicant requests a postponement from the October 28, 2025, Planning Commission hearing to December 9, 2025, in order for Staff to review the information that has been provided for this case. 17 C14-2024-0146 - 1317 East Riverside Drive; District 91 of 1
To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM Alice Woods, Chair Planning Commission Members Nancy Estrada, Planner Principal, Austin Planning October 23, 2025 C14-2024-0147 – 1405 East Riverside Drive Applicant Postponement Request The Applicant requested an indefinite postponement for the above referenced rezoning case on March 25, 2025. The case was scheduled for a public hearing on September 23, 2025, so the rezoning application would not expire. The Applicant requests a postponement from the October 28, 2025, Planning Commission hearing to December 9, 2025, in order for Staff to review the information that has been provided for this case. 18 C14-2024-0147 - 1405 East Riverside Drive; District 91 of 1
CURRENT REGULATIONS § 25-2-168 - DOWNTOWN PARKS (DP) OVERLAY DISTRICT PURPOSE AND BOUNDARIES. (A) The purpose of the downtown parks (DP) overlay district is to enhance the pedestrian use and vitality of downtown parks and to establish a unique urban design identity associated with the public open spaces. (B)The DP overlay district applies to property zoned CBD or DMU that is within: (1) 60 feet of the public right-of-way surrounding Republic Square; (2) 60 feet of the public right-of-way surrounding Brush Square; or (3)60 feet of the public right-of-way surrounding Wooldridge Square. Source: Section 13-2-174; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 030612-93; Ord. 031211-11. 25 Downtown Parks Overlay1 of 6 § 25-2-643 - CONGRESS AVENUE (CA), EAST SIXTH/PECAN STREET (PS), DOWNTOWN PARKS (DP), AND DOWNTOWN CREEKS (DC) COMBINING DISTRICT REGULATIONS. (A) In the Congress Avenue (CA), East Sixth/Pecan Street (PS), downtown parks (DP), and downtown creeks (DC) combining districts: (1) glass used on the first floor of a structure must have a visible transmittance rating of 0.6 or higher; and (2)reflective surface building materials must not produce glare. (D) In the DP combining district: (1) a structure may not exceed a height of 120 feet; and (2) at least one entrance to a new development must face the park unless the new development is located diagonally across an intersection from the park. 25 Downtown Parks Overlay2 of 6 Downtown Parks Overlay Legend Zoning_2 Downtown Parks 0 1000 2000 ft 10/23/2025 This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. Notes 25 Downtown Parks Overlay3 of 6 Downtown Parks Overlay Legend Zoning_2 Capitol View Corridors City of Austin State Defined City Corridors State Defined City Corridors State Defined City Corridors State Defined City Corridors State Defined City Corridors State of Texas Corridors Downtown Parks 0 1000 2000 ft 10/23/2025 This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of …
2026 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATES AND DEADLINES Austin City Hall 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX, 78701 Council Chambers Room 1001| 6 p.m. Meeting Date 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. (Unless otherwise noted) January 13th January 27th February 10th February 24th March 10th March 24th April 14th April 28th May 12th May 26th June 9th June 23rd July 14th July 28th August 11th August 25th September 8th September 22nd October 13th October 27th November 10th **November 16th, November 18th, November 24th December 8th ** December 14th, December 16th, December 22nd **Our regularly scheduled meetings on November 24th and December 22nd fall too close to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, and we want to be courteous to those traveling. For the second meeting in November, we are proposing Monday, November 16th and Wednesday, November 18th as potential alternative dates for a regular meeting. For the second meeting in December, we a proposing Monday, December 14th and Wednesday, December 16th as potential alternative dates for a regular meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Woods called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Imad Ahmed Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Brian Bedrosian Peter Breton Casey Haney Anna Lan Felicity Maxwell Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Danielle Skidmore Jessica Cohen Commissioners Absent: Patrick Howard Joshua Hiller Ex-Officio Members Absent: Candace Hunter 1 Vacancy on the Dais. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Philip Wiley: Gave examples of recent urban planning and housing develops in other major cities. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, September 23, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Powell’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was off the dais. Commissioner Hiller was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: NPA-2024-0018.01 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 4 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) Neighborhood Planning Area Purple Square One Limited Liability (Lan Chen) Bowman (Jerome Perales, P.E.) High Density Single Family and Multifamily Residential to Mixed Use land use Applicant postponement request to December 9, 2025 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Applicant’s postponement request to December 9, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Powell’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was off the dais. Commissioner Hiller was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0036 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 4 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Purple Square One Limited Liability (Lan Chen) Agent: Request: Bowman (Jerome Perales, P.E.) MF-1-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP (Subdistrict 2), SF-6-NP and MF-2-ETOD- DBETOD-NP (Subdistrict 2) to GR-ETOD-DBETOD-NP (Subdistrict 1), increasing the maximum building height from 90 feet to 120 feet through participation in a density bonus program. Applicant postponement request to December 9, 2025 Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Austin Planning Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve Applicant’s postponement request to December 9, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Powell’s motion, Secretary …
DATE: October 24, 2025 TO: CC: FROM: Austin Planning Commission BC-Nadia.Ramirez@austintexas.gov City of Austin Council Member, Jose Velasquez South Congress Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team – SCCNPCT RE: SCCNPCT No Opposition with case SPC-2025-0199A Item: 22 Case number: SPC-2025-0199A Planning Commission October 28, 2025 6 P.M. Planning Commission Dear Planning Commission Member Nadia Ramirez, The South Congress Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team (SCCNPCT) wish to inform you there is no opposition to rezone (CUP-Conditional Use Permit) the above- mentioned property for this case number SPC-2025-0199A, Monks Jazz Club 310 E St. Elmo Rd. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this case. Sincerely, Mario Cantu, Chair South Congress Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team. 22 SPC-2025-0199A - Monks Jazz Club; District 31 of 1
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Woods called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Casey Haney Imad Ahmed Brian Bedrosian Peter Breton Joshua Hiller Adam Powell Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Patrick Howard Felicity Maxwell Danielle Skidmore Commissioners Absent: Anna Lan Ex-Officio Members Absent: Jessica Cohen Candace Hunter PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. 1 The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, October 14, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Breton’s motion, Commissioner Hiller’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Lan was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0016.05 - Shady Lane; District 3 Location: 500 Shady Lane, Colorado River Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace (Govalle) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Shady Lane at 5th & 7th, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) Industry to Mixed Use land use Applicant postponement request to December 9, 2025 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Applicant’s postponement request to December 9, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Breton’s motion, Commissioner Hiller’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Lan was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0005 - Shady Lane; District 3 500 Shady Lane, Colorado River Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace (Govalle) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Shady Lane at 5th & 7th, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) LI-CO-NP to LI-PDA-NP Applicant postponement request to December 9, 2025 Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Applicant’s postponement request to December 9, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Breton’s motion, Commissioner Hiller’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Lan was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0016.01 - P & P .72; District 3 Location: 905 Shady Lane, Boggy Creek Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined (Govalle) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: United Association Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #286 Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Bennett Consulting (Rodney Bennett) Single Family to Mixed Use/Office land use Applicant postponement request to November 13, 2025 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE HISPANIC LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 301 WEST 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory 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 remotely, contact Christi Vitela at christi.vitela@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2792. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Amanda Afifi, Chair Dulce Castañeda Andrea Flores Johanna Moya Fábregas Lyssette Galvan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Yesenia Ramos, Vice Chair Brian Peña Jesús Perales Melissa Ruiz 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 Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on August 26, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding the changes to the Get to Know Your Commission sessions. 3. Discussion regarding the Tax Rate Election and the changes to FY 26-27 budget engagement and recommendations. 4. Update on the Vivir Con Ganas Community Health Expo held in September 2025. 5. Discussion regarding the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) October meeting’s Introduction of the Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (AACME) Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve updates to the membership of the Immigration Working Group. 7. Approve the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission’s 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule. 8. Approve an alternate representative to the Joint Inclusion Committee. 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 Christi Vitela at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource …
Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission August 26, 2025 HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 26, 2025 The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Chair Afifi called the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Amanda Afifi Johanna Moya Fábregas Melissa Ruiz Yesenia Ramos Daniela Silva Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Dulce Castañeda Lyssette Galvan PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Raquel Rivera – Invitation to Ray Lozano’s Baile Folklórico de Texas Gavino Fernandez – College Access Program Luis Acosta – College Access Program APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on July 22, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of July 22, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Silva’s motion, Commissioner Galvan’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Peña and Perales were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission August 26, 2025 2. Staff briefing regarding an introduction and an overview of Austin Equity and Inclusion by the Commission’s new Executive Liaison Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion, Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion, and Enrique Serrano, Civil Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. The presentation was made by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion, and Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of the Austin Equity and Inclusion Office’s Know Your Commission Events. Discussed. 4. Discussion of the Austin Police’s Automated License Plate Reader Program. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a Recommendation to Council to not authorize an Automated License Plate Reader Program. The Recommendation to Council in Opposition to Automated License Plate Reader Programs was approved on Commissioner Moya Fábregas’ motion, and Commissioner Galvan’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Peña and Perales were absent. 6. Approve the formation of Working Group focused on collaborating with relevant stakeholders (agencies, non-profits, service providers, the City of Austin, the faith community and others) to address disparities and enhance preventive measures for the Hispanic/Latino Immigrant community. The Working Group was formed on Vice Chair Ramos’ motion, Commissioner Ruiz’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Peña and Perales were absent. The motion to approve Chair Afifi, and …
Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm 1. January 27, 2026 2. February 24, 2026 3. March 24, 2026 4. April 28, 2026 5. May 19, 2026* 6. June 23, 2026 7. July 28, 2026 8. August 25, 2026 9. September 22, 2026 10. October 27, 2026 11. November 17, 2026* 12. December 15, 2026* *revised due to holiday
Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission October 28, 2025 HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 28, 2025 The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Chair Afifi called the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Amanda Afifi, Chair Andrea Flores Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Yesenia Ramos, Vice Chair Brian Peña Dulce Castañeda Lyssette Galvan Johanna Moya Fábregas PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on August 26, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on August 26, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Galvan’s motion, Commissioner Castañeda’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Perales and Ruiz were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding the changes to the Get to Know Your Commission sessions. Discussed. 3. Discussion regarding the Tax Rate Election and the changes to FY 26-27 budget engagement and recommendations. 1 Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission October 28, 2025 Discussed. 4. Update on the Vivir Con Ganas Community Health Expo held in September 2025. Discussed. 5. Discussion regarding the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) October meeting’s Introduction of the Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (AACME) Department. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve updates to the membership of the Immigration Working Group. The motion to approve adding community members, Raquel Rivera and Hector Ordaz, to Immigration Working Group was approved on Vice Chair Ramos’ motion, the Commissioner Moya Fábregas’ second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Peña was off the dais. Commissioners Perales and Ruiz were absent. 7. Approve the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission’s 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule. The motion to approve the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission’s 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule was approved on Commissioner Castañeda’s motion, Commissioner Moya Fábregas’ second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Peña was off the dais. Commissioners Perales and Ruiz were absent. 8. Approve an alternate representative to the Joint Inclusion Committee. Discussed. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment ADJOURNMENT Chair Afifi adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the November 18, 2025 regular called meeting on Commissioner Perales’ motion, …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD OCTOBER 27, 2025 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board 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, click here: https://forms.office.com/g/9LMCgndapf or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Stephanie Bazan (D-5), Chair Kathryn Flowers (D-4), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Pedro Villalobos (D-2) Nicole Merritt (D-3) Luai Abou-Emara (D-6) Diane Kearns-Osterweil (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Ted Eubanks (D-10) Lane Becker (Mayor) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of September 29, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for the Austin Parks and Recreation Athletics Team for adult sports program offerings including upcoming initiatives designed to expand equitable access to adult sports opportunities throughout the city. (Sponsors: Bazan, Flowers) (PARD Long Range Strategies: Park Access for All, Urban Public Spaces). Presenter(s): Jim Kotick, Recreation Program Manager and Elizabeth Tajchman, Recreation Program Supervisor, Austin Parks and Recreation. Page 1 of 2 3. 4. Presentation, discussion, and approve a recommendation to City Council to approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 Land Development Code to allow for an administrative variance to drainage easement requirements associated with development projects on parkland owned by the City of Austin. (Sponsors: Bazan, Flowers) (PARD Long Range Strategies: Operational Efficiency, Program Alignment). Presenter(s): Kevin Shunk, Floodplain Administrator, Austin Watershed Protection. Discussion and approve setting the Parks and Recreation Board 2026 regular meeting schedule as the 4th Monday of each month, except May and December, and May 18th at 6:00 p.m. (Sponsors: Bazan, Flowers) STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. 6. Staff briefing on a Commercial Landscape Equipment Electrification Market Study. (Sponsors: …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD 2026 MEETING SCHEDULE (4th Monday of each month, except May and December, and May 18th at 6:00 p.m.) January 26, 2026 February 23, 2026 March 23, 2026 April 27, 2026 May 18, 2026 (Memorial Day is May 25th) June 22, 2026 July 27, 2026 August 24, 2026 September 28, 2026 October 26, 2026 November 23, 2026
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on September 29, 2025 at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas Chair Bazan called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Luai Abou-Emara, Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Ted Eubanks, Kathryn Flowers, Jennifer Franklin, Nicole Merritt (arrived at 6:06 p.m.), Pedro Villalobos (arrived at 6:06 p.m.). Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Diane Kearns-Osterweil (arrived at 7:19 p.m.), Shelby Orme. Board Members Absent: Kim Taylor. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL David Todd - Renaming Little Stacy Shelter House in honor of Jean Mather Mary Fero - NW Park Pond issues Carol Baxter - Austin Rowing Club Craig Nazor - Sierra Club and mowing at Northstar Greenbelt Linda Mendoza - East Austin Sports Teams (EAST) Robert Mendoza - East Austin Sports Team (EAST) Tony Castillo - East Austin Sports Team (EAST) Israel Lopez - Montopolis Little League Kayle Reese - Austin Parks Foundation APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of August 25, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of August 25, 2025 was approved on Board Member Villalobos’ motion, Vice Chair Flowers’ second on a 9-0 vote. Board Members Kearns-Osterweil and Taylor absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for the Austin Parks and Recreation Parkland Acquisition team for their work toward ensuring that residents of Austin live within a 5 to 10-minute walk from a park and enjoy a robust network of trails that connects all parts of the city. Randy Scott, Parkland Use and Acquisition Manager and Principal Planners Paul Books, Robynne Heymans, and Scott Grantham, Parks and Recreation Department gave a presentation and answered questions on AISD joint school and parkland closures and the TPL ParkScore Index. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 The motion to approve letters of support for the Austin Parks and Recreation Parkland Acquisition team for their work toward ensuring that residents of Austin live within a 5 to 10- minute walk from a park and enjoy a robust network of trails that connects all parts of the city was approved on Vice Chair Flowers’ motion, Board Member Eubanks second on a …
Austin Parks & Recreation Adult Athletics Year-Round Adult Programs Austin Parks & Recreation offers inclusive recreational leagues for men, women, and co-ed teams across the city, creating opportunities for athletes of all skill levels to compete and connect. Softball 16 ballfields across Austin Basketball 8 community recreation centers Volleyball 5 outdoor courts plus Austin Recreation Center Flag Football 2 multipurpose fields 1,113 Team Registrations Total teams participating in 2024 leagues 11,553 Community Members Austin residents engaged through adult sports Annual Tournaments & Events Austin Parks & Recreation collaborates with over 40 local businesses and external organizations to coordinate tournaments and community events throughout the year, fostering partnerships that strengthen Austin's sports community. • • • • • Recovery ATX National Softball Association of the Deaf Pride Sports USA Ryan Kelly Classic Stonewall Sports Austin • • • • • Liga Venezolana de Softball Pluckers Softball Austin Austin Senior Softball Planet K City Olympics: In collaboration with HRD and GolfATX, the Athletics Division coordinates the annual City Olympics sports tournaments for City of Austin employees and retirees, with more than 900 participants competing in 2025. New & Upcoming Initiatives Austin Parks & Recreation is committed to expanding equitable access and diversifying adult sports opportunities throughout the city with strategic facility upgrades and new program launches. Facility Enhancement Upgrading Krieg multipurpose field to Program Expansion Launching outdoor soccer leagues and synthetic turf, improving playability and senior basketball programs to diversify extending usability year-round adult sports options and serve regardless of weather conditions. previously underrepresented demographics. Contracts & Agreements Strategic contracts and collaborative agreements enable Austin Parks & Recreation to extend programming reach and provide diverse, high-quality athletic facilities across the community. • Austin Tennis Center • Burnett “Blonde” Pharr Tennis Center • South Austin Tennis Center • Caswell Tennis Center • Texas Rollergirls • Huston-Tillotson University • Austin Men’s Soccer Association • Athletic Officials Contract • Softball Umpires Contract
Code Amendment C20-2025-009 Parkland Drainage Easements Austin Watershed Protection | October 27, 2025 Intent of Current Code: Drainage Easements LDC 25-7-152(A) The owner of real property proposed to be developed shall dedicate to the public an easement for stormwater flow to the limits of the 100-year floodplain ▪ Ensures that the current and future property owners know that flood risk exists on their property ▪ Accomplished by surveying the floodplain area on the property 2 Austin Parks and Recreation Project Impacts Under Current Code ▪ Requires solicitation and contract negotiation ▪ Requires multiple rounds of staff review ▪ A Declaration of Use (DOU) requires Real Estate and Legal review ▪ Final approval requires multiple levels of executive review, signatures and recording with associated County fees ▪ Overall process cost: ▪ Consultant for survey (increased significantly over time) ▪ Cost of staff time charged to the project (reducing available money for construction) ▪ Adds cost/time to the site plan review process ▪ Park property remains city-owned unless voter approved for sale through a Chapter 26 process 3 Proposed Code ▪ Add public parkland owned by the City of Austin to the list of options for a variance. ▪ Would not exempt parkland from following all code requirements for development in the floodplain. ▪ If a property is approved for sale, the new owner would be required to dedicate the easement once a subdivision or site plan application is submitted. 4 Proposed Code Language § 25-7-152 - DEDICATION OF EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY E. For property in the full-purpose limits of the city, the director may grant a variance to Subsection (A) if the director determines: 1) development with the variance does not result in additional adverse flooding of other 2) property; and the development: a) is permitted by a variance granted under Section 25-7-92(C) (Encroachments on Floodplain Prohibited); is permitted in a floodplain under Section 25-7-93 (General Exceptions), Section 25-7- 94 (Exceptions in Central Business Area), Section 25-7-95 (Exceptions for Parking Areas), or Section 25-7-96 (Exceptions in the 25-Year Floodplain); is not a building or parking area; is a non-conforming use, as defined by Chapter 25-12, Article 3 (Flood Hazard Areas); or is on parkland owned by the City of Austin. b) c) d) e) 5 Boards and Commissions Review Schedule Meeting Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee: Initiation Recommendation (approved) Date July 16, 2025 Planning Commission: Initiation Recommendation (approved, initiated) August 12, …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Parks and Recreation Board Members FROM: Jesús Aguirre, MBA, CPRE, Director Austin Parks and Recreation DATE: September 4, 2025 SUBJECT: Proposed Code Amendment related to Drainage Easements on Parkland This memo is to inform the Parks and Recreation Board of a proposed amendment to Section 25-7- 152(E) of the City of Austin Land Development Code (LDC), which pertains to drainage easement requirements. Background Current code requires that when a property owner submits a site development permit application, they must dedicate a public drainage easement encompassing the 100-year floodplain located on the property. The code includes provisions allowing the Austin Watershed Protection Director to grant an administrative variance under certain circumstances. Proposed Amendment The proposed amendment would add “parkland owned by the City of Austin” to the list of exceptions eligible for an administrative variance from the drainage easement requirement. Final ordinance language will be drafted by the Austin City Attorney’s Office. Importantly, this amendment does not waive or alter existing restrictions or development requirements within the 100-year floodplain. It only applies to the dedication of a drainage easement and only for City parkland. If the parkland is later sold through the Chapter 26 process or voter approval, the new property owner would be required to dedicate a drainage easement as part of any future site plan application. Rationale Allowing an administrative variance for City-owned parkland is expected to improve fiscal and administrative efficiency for public park development and capital projects. Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) and Austin Watershed Protection are in longstanding agreement that this change is appropriate and beneficial. Currently, each parkland development project must provide evidence of this agreement to apply for and receive a variance individually. Codifying this exception will streamline the process and reduce unnecessary administrative work for both departments. Page 1 of 2 Timeline and Next Steps Austin Watershed Protection is the lead on this code amendment. The anticipated schedule includes submittals to the Code Cabinet, Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee, Planning Commission and Environmental Commission starting in September 2025 with an anticipated Planning Commission Public Hearing in October and City Council in November. Should you have any questions, please reach out to D’Anne Williams, PLA, Project Manager, Danne.Williams@austintexas.gov. cc: Liana Kallivoka, PhD, PE, LEED Fellow, Assistant Director, APR Lindsey Machamer, P.E., Project Management Supervisor, Park Development, APR D’Anne Williams PLA, Project Manager, Park …
C20-2025-009 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2025-009 City of Austin parkland drainage easements LDC 25-7 code amendment Description: Amends 25-7-152 (E) as related to parkland drainage easements. The proposed amendment would allow an administrative variance to not require drainage easements associated with development projects on parkland owned by the City of Austin. Proposed Language: Approve an ordinance amending 25-7-152 (E): to allow for an administrative variance to drainage easement requirements associated with development projects on parkland owned by the City of Austin. Background: Current code requires that property owners dedicate a public drainage easement to the limits of the 100-year floodplain as a part of the site development permit approval process. Additionally, 25-7-152 (E) includes provisions allowing the Director to grant an administrative variance under certain circumstances as described in that section. The purpose of the drainage easement is to alert present and future property owners that there is flood risk on the property. There are limitations on the use of the drainage easement and floodplain areas on the property. These uses are regulated by the floodplain regulations. Importantly, an approved administrative variance waiving the drainage easement requirement does not waive or alter existing restrictions or development requirements within the 100-year floodplain. The proposed amendment would only apply to the dedication of a drainage easement on City of Austin parkland. Additionally, if parkland is later sold through the Chapter 26 process and voter approval, the new property owner would be required to dedicate a drainage easement as part of any future site plan application. The process for the sale of public parkland must follow the requirements outlined in Chapter 26 of the Texas statues which serve as a protection for public parks and recreational lands from programs or projects that would change their use or require taking of public land. A benefit of this proposed code change is to reduce the fiscal and administrative burden on new parkland projects by improving efficiency during the permit review process. Austin Parks and Recreation and Austin Watershed Protection are in agreement that this change is appropriate and beneficial. Currently, each parkland development project must apply for a variance and be approved on a case-by-case basis. Codifying this exception will streamline the process and reduce unnecessary administrative work for both departments. Additionally, there will be no impact or change on maintenance or operational responsibilities as a result of the code amendment. Staff Recommendation: Staff …
Commercial Landscaping Equipment Electrification Market Study Background & Policy Context • Austin Climate Equity Plan: net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA Regional Air Quality Plan: maintain compliance with federal air quality standards • Council resolutions: ◦ 20240229-058: Green purchasing ◦ 20240307-020: Rebates + exchange programs 2 Methodology • Online survey (53 responses) • Interviews (32 local, 7 national) • Site tours • Diverse representation: ◦ City of Austin and other govt. staff ◦ Minority / woman-owned businesses City of Austin Staff Participation by Department ◦ Small and large businesses ◦ Local and national businesses ◦ Early adopters 3 Electric Equipment Benefits Electric Equipment Challenges • Quieter • Cleaner • Easier to handle (for some) • Safer (no fuel handling, improved ergonomics for some) • Less maintenance • Insufficient power output • Insufficient battery life • Charging constraints • Higher upfront cost • Maintenance & disposal uncertainty • Potential for lower lifecycle costs • Heavier and less ergonomic (for some) • Cultural resistance 4 Market-Ready Electric Equipment Not Yet Viable Electric Equipment • Smaller (< 20 bar) chain saws • Larger (≥ 20 bar) chain saws • String and hedge trimmers for light- • String and hedge trimmers for duty applications heavy-duty applications • Leaf blowers for light-duty applications • Leaf blowers for heavy-duty applications and some operators • Push, walk behind, automated • Larger riding mowers and (robotic) mowers, and smaller riding mowers for smaller-acreage and/or single-site applications automated (robotic) mowers for larger-acreage and multi-site applications • Carts / utility terrain vehicles 5 Lead by Example Recommendations • Prioritize outcomes over technology type. • Implement a phased rollout. • Develop citywide charging infrastructure. • Use lifecycle analysis for decision-making. • Leverage service agreements to shift market. • Invest in workforce development. • Plan for equipment end-of-life management. 6 APR Landscaping Equipment Electrification Pilot Program 12 months 6-9 months 3+ months 1. Establish Electrification Team 2. ID Electric Equipment Options 3. Test Equipment Options 4. Assess Charging Infrastructure Readiness 5. Select & Procure Equipment 6. Set Up Equipment Charging & Storage 7. Provide Training & Implement Pilot 8. Evaluate & Scale Program 7 Thank you! Jen: jen@terraluminaconsulting.com Leonor: lvargasconsulting@gmail.com
Commercial Landscaping Equipment Electrification Market Study October 2025 Prepared by City of Austin Commercial Landscaping Equipment Electrification Market Study ii Acknowledgements This report was prepared by Jen Cregar (Terra Lumina Consulting) and Leonor Vargas (Wisdom En Familias) for the City of Austin Climate Action and Resilience. We are grateful to the 53 individuals who completed an online survey and the following individuals who shared their time and insights via interviews and written feedback. Their collective knowledge and experience greatly informed the recommendations offered in this study. • Anthony Humphrey, Austin Aviation • William Bedford, Austin Aviation • Amanda Mortl, Austin Climate Action & Resilience • Josiah Wooten, Austin Watershed Protection • Juliet Morgan, Austin Watershed Protection • Rick Harland, Austin Fleet Mobility • Sarah Campbell, Austin Watershed Services Protection • Alex Castillo, Austin Parks & Recreation • Amanda Ross, Austin Parks & Recreation • Brandon Brown, Austin Parks & Recreation • Brian Piper, Austin Parks & Recreation • Desiree Garcia, Austin Parks & Recreation • Erick Roegner, Austin Parks & Recreation • Hayden Doskocil, Austin Parks & • Victor Nelms, Austin Watershed Protection • Aaron Hyman, Austin Yard Barber • John Hart Asher, Blackland Collaborative • Toby Russell, Boulder County Partners for a Clean Environment (PACE) • Greg Fox, CleanScapes Landscaping • Christopher Morris, Dallas Park and Recreation Recreation • Jason Walker, Austin Parks & Recreation • Joshua Erickson, Austin Parks & • Freddie Ortiz, Dallas Park and Recreation • Jonathan (Brett) Johnson, Dallas Park and Recreation • Kraig Harris, Austin Parks & Recreation • Lucas Massie, Austin Parks & Recreation • Malcolm (Larry) Houseton, Austin Parks & Recreation • Matt McCaw, Austin Parks & Recreation • Merredith Giles, Austin Parks & Recreation • Nate Thayer, Austin Parks & Recreation • Steve Hammond, Austin Parks & Recreation • Sarah Talkington, Austin Parks & Recreation • Andy Dawson, Austin Resource Recovery • Esther Houari, Austin Resource Recovery • Fred Freeman, Austin Watershed Protection Recreation • Aaron Bollier, Horizon • Jesse Sunley, Horizon • Nicholas (Nik) McKay, New York Department of Environmental Conservation • Jacob LaBure, Regional Air Quality Council • Emily Waddington, Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District • Roy Johnson, St. Edward's University • Savanna Taylor Thornton, Texas Landscape & Nursery Association Region VIII • Sam Berg, Travis County Transportation & Natural Resources Department • Adriane Horne, Waterloo Greenway Conservancy City of Austin Commercial Landscaping Equipment Electrification Market Study …
Commercial Landscaping Equipment Electrification Market Study October 2025 Prepared by City of Austin Commercial Landscaping Equipment Electrification Market Study ii Acknowledgements This report was prepared by Jen Cregar (Terra Lumina Consulting) and Leonor Vargas (Wisdom En Familias) for the City of Austin Climate Action and Resilience. We are grateful to the 53 individuals who completed an online survey and the following individuals who shared their time and insights via interviews and written feedback. Their collective knowledge and experience greatly informed the recommendations offered in this study. • Anthony Humphrey, Austin Aviation • William Bedford, Austin Aviation • Amanda Mortl, Austin Climate Action & Resilience • Josiah Wooten, Austin Watershed Protection • Juliet Morgan, Austin Watershed Protection • Rick Harland, Austin Fleet Mobility • Sarah Campbell, Austin Watershed Services Protection • Alex Castillo, Austin Parks & Recreation • Amanda Ross, Austin Parks & Recreation • Brandon Brown, Austin Parks & Recreation • Brian Piper, Austin Parks & Recreation • Desiree Garcia, Austin Parks & Recreation • Erick Roegner, Austin Parks & Recreation • Hayden Doskocil, Austin Parks & • Victor Nelms, Austin Watershed Protection • Aaron Hyman, Austin Yard Barber • John Hart Asher, Blackland Collaborative • Toby Russell, Boulder County Partners for a Clean Environment (PACE) • Greg Fox, CleanScapes Landscaping • Christopher Morris, Dallas Park and Recreation Recreation • Jason Walker, Austin Parks & Recreation • Joshua Erickson, Austin Parks & • Freddie Ortiz, Dallas Park and Recreation • Jonathan (Brett) Johnson, Dallas Park and Recreation • Kraig Harris, Austin Parks & Recreation • Lucas Massie, Austin Parks & Recreation • Malcolm (Larry) Houseton, Austin Parks & Recreation • Matt McCaw, Austin Parks & Recreation • Merredith Giles, Austin Parks & Recreation • Nate Thayer, Austin Parks & Recreation • Steve Hammond, Austin Parks & Recreation • Sarah Talkington, Austin Parks & Recreation • Andy Dawson, Austin Resource Recovery • Esther Houari, Austin Resource Recovery • Fred Freeman, Austin Watershed Protection Recreation • Aaron Bollier, Horizon • Jesse Sunley, Horizon • Nicholas (Nik) McKay, New York Department of Environmental Conservation • Jacob LaBure, Regional Air Quality Council • Emily Waddington, Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District • Roy Johnson, St. Edward's University • Savanna Taylor Thornton, Texas Landscape & Nursery Association Region VIII • Sam Berg, Travis County Transportation & Natural Resources Department • Adriane Horne, Waterloo Greenway Conservancy City of Austin Commercial Landscaping Equipment Electrification Market Study …
Austin Parks and Recreation Landscaping Equipment Electrification Program Guide This guide provides a structured approach for Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) to transition landscaping operations to electric and low-emission equipment. It is designed to be consistent, flexible, and inclusive of staff perspectives to ensure equitable adoption and long-term success as equipment is transitioned across 383 parks and cemeteries and 20,000+ acres. Equipment electrification complements APR’s existing Sustainable SITES Initiative. While presented linearly, steps may overlap depending on team capacity and property needs. October 2025 Step 1. Establish a Landscaping Equipment Electrification Team Step 1a: Designate a Landscaping Equipment Electrification Program Manager (“Program Manager”) to oversee program planning and implementation in support of the larger Sustainable SITES Initiative to increase environmental and human health across APR’s properties. This role aligns with APR’s commitment to providing green career pathways and is recommended as an Environmental Program Coordinator or equivalent position. Step 1b. Create a diverse, multifunctional Landscaping Equipment Electrification Team (“Electrification Team”) to provide recommendations and ongoing feedback to the Program Manager on program design and delivery. The team should include a diverse mix of employees representing at least the following functions: • Architectural Development • Grounds Management • Cemeteries • Construction Management • Horticulture • Mowing • Equipment & Services Procurement • Parks Safety • Equipment Maintenance • Urban Forestry • Golf • Wildlands Management Step 1c. Enhance shared knowledge of electric landscaping equipment. The Program Manager will create opportunities for the Electrification Team to: • Learn about the functionality and benefits of electric landscaping equipment • Discuss reservations about and support for electric equipment • Learn from and with staff and external partners experienced in using electric landscaping equipment and other sustainable landscaping practices 1 Austin Parks and Recreation Landscaping Equipment Electrification Program Guide Step 1d. Establish department-wide measurable goals aligned with City initiatives. In consultation with the Electrification Team, the Program Manager will select program goals to which each team can contribute in their own way and on a timeline that works for them. Example goals and metrics include: Goal: Deploy electric landscaping equipment at 20% of APR properties by 2027, 50% of APR properties by 2030, and 100% of APR properties by 2040. - Alignment: supports implementation of City Council Resolution No. 20240229-058 - Evaluation metrics: • % of properties maintained with electric landscaping equipment • No. of acres maintained with electric landscaping equipment Goal: Reduce emissions from …
Austin Parks and Recreation Landscaping Equipment Electrification Program Guide This guide provides a structured approach for Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) to transition landscaping operations to electric and low-emission equipment. It is designed to be consistent, flexible, and inclusive of staff perspectives to ensure equitable adoption and long-term success as equipment is transitioned across 383 parks and cemeteries and 20,000+ acres. Equipment electrification complements APR’s existing Sustainable SITES Initiative. While presented linearly, steps may overlap depending on team capacity and property needs. October 2025 Step 1. Establish a Landscaping Equipment Electrification Team Step 1a: Designate a Landscaping Equipment Electrification Program Manager (“Program Manager”) to oversee program planning and implementation in support of the larger Sustainable SITES Initiative to increase environmental and human health across APR’s properties. This role aligns with APR’s commitment to providing green career pathways and is recommended as an Environmental Program Coordinator or equivalent position. Step 1b. Create a diverse, multifunctional Landscaping Equipment Electrification Team (“Electrification Team”) to provide recommendations and ongoing feedback to the Program Manager on program design and delivery. The team should include a diverse mix of employees representing at least the following functions: • Architectural Development • Grounds Management • Cemeteries • Construction Management • Horticulture • Mowing • Equipment & Services Procurement • Parks Safety • Equipment Maintenance • Urban Forestry • Golf • Wildlands Management Step 1c. Enhance shared knowledge of electric landscaping equipment. The Program Manager will create opportunities for the Electrification Team to: • Learn about the functionality and benefits of electric landscaping equipment • Discuss reservations about and support for electric equipment • Learn from and with staff and external partners experienced in using electric landscaping equipment and other sustainable landscaping practices 1 Austin Parks and Recreation Landscaping Equipment Electrification Program Guide Step 1d. Establish department-wide measurable goals aligned with City initiatives. In consultation with the Electrification Team, the Program Manager will select program goals to which each team can contribute in their own way and on a timeline that works for them. Example goals and metrics include: Goal: Deploy electric landscaping equipment at 20% of APR properties by 2027, 50% of APR properties by 2030, and 100% of APR properties by 2040. - Alignment: supports implementation of City Council Resolution No. 20240229-058 - Evaluation metrics: • % of properties maintained with electric landscaping equipment • No. of acres maintained with electric landscaping equipment Goal: Reduce emissions from …
AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR’S UPDATE October 2025 Operations & Maintenance TRAPS Maintenance Rodeo Our Operations and Maintenance Crew participated in the regional Texas Recreation and Parks Society Maintenance Rodeo on October 15. Truck and Trailer • Virgil Saldivar/Tyreese Brown • David Medellin Sr./David Medellin Jr. • Manuel Gonzalez/Trezon Chapman Jordan Herrera/James Rodriguez • Julian Salazar/Victor Medel • Israel Valdez/Dennis Govea II • Plant ID • Ben Turrubiarte • Hayden Doskocil • Richard Kendziorski Zero Turn Mower Jordan Herrera • • Timothy Espinoza • Ernest Garcia • Virgil Saldivar • Stanley Dickey • Matthew Berron Backpack Blow • Ernest Garcia • Alberto Rodriguez • Mitchell Soliz • Chris Pesina • Virgil Saldivar • Daniel Hernandez Nail Drive • Mike Villea • Teodora Cruz Julian Salazar • • David Medellin • Rufino Rodriguez • Edward Bautista Backhoe • Mike Hernandez Jose Martinez • • Austin Jones • Eric Maldonado Irrigation Joe Gonzales/David Serna • • Alberto Rodriguez/Daniel Hernandez Jordan Herrera/James Rodriguez • • Alex Shultz/Jesse Armonta Jr. • Joel Hernandez/Sebastian Rico Park Planning Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt New playground open to the public! • Community-driven plan for the park was approved in 2019 • Pecan Springs–Springdale Neighborhood Association applied for a grant with Austin Parks Foundation to implement their vision • Scope included play equipment, nature play features, adult fitness equipment, an off-leash dog area, and trails. • Second phase of trail improvements, funded by a grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife, will begin this fall. • A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for November 1. Drone footage of improvements at Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt Park Development Celebration of the Biofiltration Pond at Waterloo Greenway • Completed in 2024. • Largest biofiltration pond in the City of Austin. • Holds 50,000 cubic feet of water and supports 1,300 aquatic and wetland plants. • The project prioritized the preservation of existing large shade trees and their critical root zones. • Made possible through significant support from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, marking the first instance of federal funding for the Waterloo Greenway. • The celebration was held on October 24. Congressman Lloyd Doggett and Mayor Watson were in attendance. Photo credit: dwg. Park Development Pop-up Event for Bull Creek Bluff Neighborhood Park Improvements • A pop-up event to share proposed improvements to Bull Creek Bluff Neighborhood Park is scheduled during It’s My Park Day on November 1, at 9 a.m. • …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20251027-3 Date: October 27, 2025 Subject: Title 25 Land Development Code Amendment for Drainage Easements Motioned By: Kathryn Flowers Seconded By: Pedro Villalobos Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends to City Council to approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 Land Development Code to allow for an administrative variance to drainage easement requirements associated with development projects on parkland owned by the City of Austin. Vote: The motion to approve a recommendation to City Council to approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 Land Development Code to allow for an administrative variance to drainage easement requirements associated with development projects on parkland owned by the City of Austin was approved on Vice Chair Flowers’ motion, Board Member Villalobos’ second on an 8-1 vote. Those voting aye we Chair Bazan, Vice Chair Flowers, Board Member Becker, Franklin, Kearns-Osterweil, Merritt, Orme and Villalobos. Those voting nay were Board Member Eubanks. Those abstaining were Board Member Abou-Emara. Board Member Taylor Absent. For: Stephanie Bazan, Kathryn Flowers, Lane Becker, Jennifer Franklin, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme, Pedro Villalobos. Against: Ted Eubanks. Abstain: Luai Abou-Emara. Absent: Kim Taylor. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Austin Parks and Recreation.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 2025 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 2025 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on October 27, 2025 at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas Chair Bazan called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Luai Abou-Emara, Stephanie Bazan, Ted Eubanks, Kathryn Flowers, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Pedro Villalobos. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Lane Becker, Jennifer Franklin, Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme. Board Members Absent: Kim Taylor. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carol Baxter - Austin Rowing Club Paulina Guerrero - Austin Rowing Club Gail Rothe - Review Landscaping Policies and Practices Mark May - Park funding and fee waivers Santiago Tzawan - Festival Beach Food Forrest APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of September 29, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of September 29, 2025 was approved on Chair Bazan’s motion, Board Member Abou- Emara’s second on a 10-0 vote. Board Member Taylor absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for the Austin Parks and Recreation Athletics Team for adult sports program offerings including upcoming initiatives designed to expand equitable access to adult sports opportunities throughout the city. Jim Kotick, Recreation Program Manager and Elizabeth Tajchman, Recreation Program Supervisor, Austion Parks and Recreation gave a presentation and answered questions on the City Olympics. Page 1 of 3 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 2025 The motion to approve letters of support for the Austin Parks and Recreation Athletics Team for adult sports program offerings including upcoming initiatives designed to expand equitable access to adult sports opportunities throughout the city was approved on Vice Chair Flowers’ motion, Board Member Villalobos’ second on a 10-0 vote. Board Member Taylor absent. 3. Presentation, discussion, and approve a recommendation to City Council to approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 Land Development Code to allow for an administrative variance to drainage easement requirements associated with development projects on parkland owned by the City of Austin. Kevin Shunk, Floodplain Administrator, Austin Watershed Protection gave a presentation and answered questions on any additions made to this presentation since it was given to the Environmental Commission, the nature of this change, the process that would exist between Austin Parks …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025, AT 9:30 AM AUSTIN HUMAN RESOURCES, LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E. BEN WHITE BLVD., SUITE 500, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78741 Some members of the Municipal Civil Service Commission may be participating by videoconference. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law, regarding any item on this agenda. 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 Matthew Chustz, 512-974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Kevin Mullen, Chair Ayo Akande Melissa Rogers Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair John Umphress AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (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. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on September 8, 2025. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Conduct a hearing in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Lindsey Randall regarding their Discharge – Reduction-In-Force from Austin Public Health. 3. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Lindsey Randall regarding their Discharge – Reduction-In-Force from Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. Action and approval on the appeal filed by Lindsey Randall regarding their Discharge – Reduction-In-Force from Austin Public Health. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates, times, and locations. STAFF BRIEFINGS 6. Briefing by Austin Human Resources staff on the recently updated City of Austin Personnel Policies, Chapter A: Non-Sworn Employees. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Monday, September 8, 2025 MEETING MINUTES MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025, at the Human Resources Department, Learning & Research Center (LRC) 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Kevin Mullen, Chair Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair Melissa Rogers John Umphress Ayo Akande Commissioners Absent: Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, M&CS Manager, HRD Abby Varela, MCS Coordinator, HRD Sylvester Martin, Jr., MCS Coordinator, HRD Cyndi Gordon, CS Coordinator, HRD Rogue Huitron, CS Coordinator, HRD Meca Thompson, CS Coordinator, HRD Oscar Gonzales, IT Systems Admin., HRD CALL TO ORDER Chair Mullen called the Commission meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on July 14, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of July 14, 2025, were approved on Vice Chair Gupta’s motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second on a 5-0 vote. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Monday, September 8, 2025 MEETING MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING 2. Conduct a hearing in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personal exception), on the appeal filed by Reginald Bedford regarding their Discharge from the Fleet Mobility Services Department. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Reginald Bedford regarding their Discharge from the Fleet Mobility Services Department. 3. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Reginald Bedford regarding their Discharge from the Fleet Mobility Services Department. Chair Mullen recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go into closed session at 11:02 a.m. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Reginald Bedford regarding their Discharge from the Fleet Mobility Services Department. Closed session ended, and Chair Mullen called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 12:05 p.m. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Action and approval on the appeal filed by Reginald Bedford regarding their Discharge from the Fleet Mobility Services Department. The motion to deny Reginald Bedford’s appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Discharge of Reginald Bedford was approved on Vice Chair Gupta’s motion, Commissioner Umphress’ second on a vote of 5-0. 5. Discussion …
2025 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule January 13, 2025 July 14, 2025 January 27, 2025 February 10, 2025 February 24, 2025 March 10, 2025 March 24, 2025 April 14, 2025 April 28, 2025 May 12, 2025 June 9, 2025 June 23, 2025 July 28, 2025 August 11, 2025 August 25, 2025 September 8, 2025 September 22, 2025 October 13, 2025 October 27, 2025 November 17, 2025 December 8, 2025 MCS Commission Meeting Schedule approved on September 9, 2024.
Municipal Civil Service Commission 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule January 12, 2026 January 26, 2026 July 13, 2026 July 27, 2026 February 9, 2026 August 10, 2026 February 23, 2026 August 24, 2026 March 9, 2026 September 14, 2026 March 23, 2026 September 28, 2026 April 13, 2026 April 27, 2026 May 11, 2026 June 8, 2026 June 22, 2026 October 12, 2026 October 26, 2026 November 9, 2026 December 14, 2026 2026 MCSC Meeting Schedule Approved on September 8, 2025
REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025, AT 6 P.M. CARVER BRANCH LIBRARY 1161 ANGELINA STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 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. Sheila Mehta, Vice Chair Magen Davis Sara Gore Andrea Herrera Moreno CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Pamela Carlile Dr. Suchitra Gururaj Melissah Hasdorff Edward Selig 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 on August 25, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve the 2026 annual schedule of the Library Commission. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. 4. Staff briefing on the Austin Public Library Strategic and Administrative Services Division by Katherine Cantrell, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Carmaleta McKinnis-Williams, I.D.E.A.L. Program Manager, Nancie Mathis, Passport Services Administrative Supervisor and Josh Wilkinson, Sales & Events Manager. Staff briefing on the October APL Public Programming Highlights and Facilities Updates, by Hannah Terrell, Interim Director of Libraries. 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 the Austin Public Library Department, at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Laura Polio at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov.
Austin Public Library Strategic and Administrative Services Division (ASAS) Austin Public Library - ASAS Division Data and Strategic Planning Data and Strategic Planning Sales and Event Services Sales and Event Services Mentor/Tutor Program Mentor/Tutor Program Passport Services Passport Services I.D.E.A.L. I.D.E.A.L. Austin Public Library | October 27, 2025 Data & Strategic Planning Katherine Cantrell, Interim Chief Administrative Officer Austin Public Library | October 27 Data Management & System Improvement Reports State Accreditation Annual state and national surveys Training Track & Display Strategic Plan data City of Austin KPIs City of Austin Strategic Plan 3 APL Strategic Plan 01 02 03 04 05 Goal 1 Provide Community-Centric Programs and Services Goal 2 Design and Develop Spaces for Community Connections Goal 3 Foster Stakeholder Relationships Goal 4 Expand Library Access Goal 5 Engage Staff Sales & Events Services Josh Wilkinson, Special Events Manager Austin Public Library | October 27 Events Services Overview • Manage external rentals and co-sponsored events to generate revenue. • Support Library priorities: community programs, space development, and stakeholder engagement. • Generate $350,000+ annually in revenue to fund Library initiatives. • Ensure accessibility with a 50% discount for non-profits, educational institutions, and government agencies. Spaces SPECIAL EVENT CENTER (UP TO 450 GUESTS) ROOF GARDEN & INDOOR LIVING ROOM (UP TO 250 GUESTS) ART GALLERY (UP TO 175 GUESTS) DEMONSTRATION AREA (UP TO 80 GUESTS) OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER (UP TO 25 GUESTS OR ADD ON SPACE) Operations Customer Service: • Event planning • Contracting & invoicing Vendor & Facilities Management • A/V • Catering • Security • Custodial Co-Sponsored Events Fee waivers for events aligning with Library & City priorities 7 Results & Alignment Economic & Community Contributions 200+ events annually, generating $350,000+ in revenue 15,000 - 22,000 visitors per year, many discovering Library services for the first time Aligning with Library’s Mission & Vision Equity & Inclusion: Providing accessible spaces for all community members. Education & Engagement: Hosting diverse events that introduce attendees to Library resources. Sustainability: Revenue reinvested to enhance Library programs and spaces. 8 Mentor/Tutor Program Odera Anyasinti, Administrator Austin Public Library | October 27 CITY OF AUSTIN MENTOR/TUTOR CITY OF AUSTIN MENTOR/TUTOR PROGRAM PROGRAM The City of Austin Mentor and Tutor Program allows City employees to volunteer in mentoring and tutoring roles with any of seven programs approved by the Austin Independent School District (AISD), for up to two hours per week during the workday with supervisor …
