Recommendation to the Austin City Council Regarding the Green Infrastructure Initiative WHEREAS, the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan outlines a vision for a complete community where development occurs in connected and pedestrian friendly patterns supporting transit and identifying green infrastructure as a key strategy to achieve these goals; and WHEREAS, the Austin Climate Equity Plan and the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan call for a 50/50 mode share whereby 50 percent of commutes are made in ways other than driving alone and envision completing the Bicycle, Sidewalk, and Urban Trails Plans by 2039; and WHEREAS, in 2013, Council approved Resolution No. 20131212-080 that directed the City Manager to create and implement the Complete Streets Policy which encouraged city streets to integrate nature and green practices into our city including trees, landscaping, and rain gardens, also known as Green Infrastructure; and WHEREAS, street trees are critical infrastructure, providing shade, mitigating urban heat, managing stormwater, improving air quality, and enhancing the safety, comfort, and quality of the public realm; and WHEREAS, on March 21, 2024, the Austin City Council adopted Resolution No. 20240321-039, directing the City Manager to resolve existing barriers to implementing street trees and advance their integration into public rights-of-way; and WHEREAS, the Austin Roadmap for Advancing Green Infrastructure in the Right-of-Way identifies regulatory, technical, procedural, and institutional barriers and recommends actions to prioritize street trees in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of Austin's streets; and WHEREAS, tax payers are making substantial, once-in-a-generation investments to make our streets safe, comfortable, and support sustainable mobility options including, Project Connect, East Avenue Trail and I-35 cap and stitch parks, Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative, Corridor Mobility Bond projects, to which tree-lined streets are essential to the function, return on public investment, and long-term legacy of these projects; and WHEREAS, Incorporating tree-lined streets into these improvements relies on the implementation of the Austin Roadmap for Advancing Green Infrastructure in the Right-of-Way, making timely and effective resolution imperative; and WHEREAS, implementing these recommendations in Austin’s constrained rights-of-way requires reconciling legitimate and sometimes competing infrastructure objectives, including preserving sufficient planting sites between the sidewalk and the roadbed to provide a continuous canopy of street trees, providing enough soil volume to support tree health, minimizing the risk that tree root growth will damage utilities, and ensuring fast and cost-effective utility serviceability in the event of emergencies; and WHEREAS, successful implementation requires sustained City leadership, clearly defined responsibilities, …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD OCTOBER 26, 2026 – 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.cloud.microsoft/g/WFF8ic6H7M or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Stephanie Bazan (D-5), Chair Lane Becker (Mayor), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Pedro Villalobos (D-2) Nicole Merritt (D-3) Maritza Kelley (D-4) Luai Abou-Emara (D-6) Diane Kearns-Osterweil (D-7) AGENDA Kim Taylor (D-8) Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Ted Eubanks (D-10) 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. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of September 28, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for Austin Parks and Recreation’s Community Recreation staff who worked to create the MLS GO youth soccer program. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Presenter(s): David Crabb, Community Recreation Division Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation. Presentation, discussion, and approve a recommendation for City Council to authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement with the Austin Independent School District to support the Literacy First Program and Tutoring Intervention Program for a 12-month term though September 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, with four 12-month renewal options in amounts not to exceed $100,000 per Page 1 of 2 renewal option, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $500,000. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Presenter(s): David Crabb, Community Recreation Division Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation for City Council to authorize a change in use of dedicated parkland, known as Waller Beach at Town Lake Metro Park (East Avenue,) to permanently use approximately 7,475 sq. ft. and temporarily use approximately 3,590 sq. ft. of parkland in order to construct Austin …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 at 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Bazan called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Stephanie Bazan, Luai Abou-Emara, Ted Eubanks, Diane Kearns- Osterweil, Nicole Merritt, Maritza Kelley. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Lane Becker, Jennifer Franklin, Shelby Orme, Pedro Villalobos. Board Members Absent: Kim Taylor. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Abby Ruiz - Givens Recreation Center Commercial Kitchen Ursula Carter - Givens Recreation Center Commercial Kitchen Charlisa McCool - Givens Recreation Center Commercial Kitchen and grease trap Julie Fisher - The Trail Conservancy Barry Rivera - Austin Parks Foundation Seth Johnson - Skaters for Austin Skateparks Cary Jackson - Skaters for Austin Skateparks Patricia Bobeck - Fishing gear, ACL and Barton Springs Bob Bowdon - Red Bud Isle security request Reese Herd II - Givens Recreation Center Commercial Kitchen and grease trap APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of August 24, 2026. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of August 24, 2026 was approved on Board Member Orme’s motion, Board Member Kearns- Osterweil’s second on a 10-0 vote. Board Member Taylor absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for Austin Parks and Recreation’s Capital Improvement and Land Acquisition staff, who dedicated years to the research, analysis and development of the Council approved 2026 Park Bond Program. Page 1 of 3 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 Liana Kallivoka, Assistant Director and Alyssa Tharrett, Project Management Supervisor, Austin Parks and Recreation gave a presentation. The motion to approve letters of support for Austin Parks and Recreation’s Capital Improvement and Land Acquisition staff, who dedicated years to the research, analysis and development of the Council approved 2026 Park Bond Program was approved on Board Member Eubanks’ motion, Board Member Merritt’s second on a 10-0 vote. Board Member Taylor absent. 3. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation for City Council to 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 …
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement: Literacy First Program Between the City of Austin and Austin Independent School District Austin Parks and Recreation Department Purpose of the Agreement The City of Austin supports Literacy First, a reading and writing tutoring program for students in grades K-2. Through an interlocal agreement with Austin Independent School District (AISD): The City provides $100,000 to support the program. AISD must fairly compensate the performing party for services provided under the agreement.* *Local Government Code, Chapter 791 2 Who Does Literacy First Serve? Serves Four AISD Title I Schools Allison Elementary School Ortega Elementary School Sanchez Elementary School Zavala Elementary School PR funding supported 151 AISD students in 2025–26 3 Agreement Term and History In effect since fiscal year 2006-2007 Initial term: October 1, 2026- September 30, 2027 4 AISD Services AISD shall make Literacy First available to at least 200 students attending Title I elementary schools. AISD shall waive rental fees for the City’s Creativity Club After-School Program at Oak Hill Elementary School for the duration of the Agreement. AISD shall waive rental fees and ancillary costs for City public-purpose use of identified AISD facilities. AISD shall make high school baseball fields available for public recreation during offseasons and after regular school hours through a transparent, publicly accessible reservation system. 5 AISD Services, cont’d AISD shall provide transportation for students participating in PARD after-school programs: AISD shall assist with marketing PARD programs and employment opportunities and provide current AISD staff contacts who will assist. 6 AISD Deliverables AISD shall provide the City pre- and post-program reports assessing program success, identifying issues, and recommending changes for the next mentoring year. AISD shall submit the final report to APR’s Contract Manager within 60 days after the program closes. 7 City of Austin Deliverables The City will reimburse AISD up to $100,000 per school year for Literacy First services and deliverables. Payment shall be made within 30 calendar days after program completion and receipt of: A complete and valid invoice from AISD with the program report APR Contract Manager confirmation that AISD achieved the program’s goals and objectives 8 Board Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends that City Council authorize the negotiation and execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement with AISD to support the …
CHAPTER 26 APPLICATION IH-35 CAPITAL EXPRESS CENTRAL IMPROVEMENTS REQUESTED PARKLAND DECLARATIONS OF USE Waller Beach at Town Lake Metro Park (East Avenue) Austin Parks & Recreation Board | October 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 • Verify environmental clearance and process 4. Parkland Declaration of Use Summary 5. Waller Beach at Town Lake Metro Park (East Avenue) 15” Wastewater Line Declaration of Use • • Subterranean 15” Wastewater Line Declaration of Use • Temporary Construction Declaration of Use 6. Summary of Requested Parkland Declaration of Use WSP | CAPEX Chapter 26 Application | October 2026 2 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 in private land and parkland is required. WSP | CAPEX Chapter 26 Application | October 2026 Proposed Water and Wastewater lines for the CAPEX AWS project. 3 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 | October 2026 4 3. Stakeholder Engagement Meetings held to date: ▪ Bi-weekly meetings since June 2026 between TxDOT, Austin Parks and Recreation (APR), Forestry, Austin Water (AW), and other City departments. ▪ An on-site meeting with APR, AW, and TxDOT for the East Avenue Declaration of Use areas on May 29, 2026. ▪ A coordination meeting with APR and Local Parks Stewardship Coordinator from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) to confirm Section 6(f) requirements on May 29, 2026. ▪ A PI interagency meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, with APR, AW and TxDOT. ▪ Public Involvement (PI) interagency meeting on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, with APR, AW, and TxDOT. WSP | CAPEX Chapter 26 Application | October 2026 5 Summary of stakeholder engagement efforts East Avenue stakeholder engagement – June 2026 Onward: • AW and TxDOT has engaged with stakeholders in and around the East Avenue …
Date: Subject: Month Date, Year IH-35 CapEx – East Ave 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 CapEx – East Ave; M.O.U.# 26-002; FDU# 3920 2207 8397 and 4480 2307 5411; Project I.D. 3212.200 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 Waller Beach at Town Lake Metro Park. Project Details AW is authorized to use the parkland located at Waller Beach at Town Lake Metro Park, 30 East Ave for construction of a wastewater line as indicated on Attachment “1” (Location Map). For the construction of the wastewater line, the parkland is requested for permanent and temporary use in association with the TXDOT IH35 CapEx Downtown Advance Construction (DTAC) AW Standalone Relocations: MLK to Holly Street Project. The requested area is: Permanent Wastewater Use: Permanent Subterranean Wastewater Use: Temporary Staging Use: 5,980 sq. ft. = $892,233 1,495 sq. ft. = $63,731 3,590 sq. ft. = $99,476 AW is in an agreement to provide the following mitigation ($1,055,440) in return for the permanent use and temporary use of the parkland after City Council has approved this request. The project start date is May 2030. The date of final completion is October 2030. The temporary use of parkland is approved for 156 days. 1 of 2 Date: Subject: Month Date, Year IH-35 CapEx – East Ave 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 and agreed to 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 the City of Austin (COA). The 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 successful implementation is achieved through collaboration among all parties involved. It is the responsibility of the AW Project Manager and/or the Capital Delivery Services (CDS) Project Manager to notify APR of the Notice to Proceed 60 days prior to start of construction on-site. Extension/modification of parkland use must receive …
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ATTACHMENT "A" - M.O.U. MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET - SUMMARY Mitigation Worksheet Summary Project: Park: Requesting Department: MOU #: IH-35 CapEx - East Ave - Waller Beach Waller Beach at Town Lake Metro Park Austin Water 26-002 Use Type Permanent Use Temporary Use TOTAL Credit for Park Improvements TOTAL Calculated Fee $955,964 $99,476 $1,055,440 $0 $1,055,440 Mitigation Worksheet for Permanent Use Project: Park: Requesting Department: MOU #: IH-35 CapEx - East Ave - Waller Beach Waller Beach at Town Lake Metro Park Austin Water 26-002 Geographic Area Code DT Identified by requested area site geography Average Value per Square Foot. ($): $426.29 Calculated by Geographic Area average Wastewater Permanent Use (sq. ft.): 5,980 Submitted by Requesting Department/Entity Preliminary Mitigation Value ($): $2,549,235 Requested Area multiplied by the Value per Square Foot Disturbance Value (%): 35.00% Based on limitations on future development for that portion of parkland (see table below) Park Use Factor (%): 0.00% Based on the recreational or park value of the proposed use. Final Mitigation Value ($): $ 892,233 Preliminary Mitigation Value multiplied by the Disturbance Value Percentage of Fee 10% 25% 35% 50% 65% 75% 90% 100% Comments Nominal effect on use and utility 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 Disturbance Values Example Uses Small subsurface water or sewer line 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 limited to the remaining eligible percentage. Adapted From: Right of Way Magazine "Easement Valuation" Sherwood, May/June 2006. Provided by City of Austin Office of Real Estate Mitigation Worksheet for Permanent Use Project: Park: Requesting …
Pease Park Conservancy Phase Plan Austin Parks and Recreation | October 26, 2 0 2 6 Chris t ine Chut e Ca nul, Com m unit y PARKne rs hips Ma na ge r Nic ole Ne t he rt on, CEO Pe a s e Pa rk Cons e rva nc y History of PPC partnership ▪ 2008 - Communit y init ia t ive Tre e s for Pe a s e be ga n pla nt ing a nd c a ring for t re e s a nd na t ura l a re a s . ▪ 2013 - PPC be c a me a 5 0 1(C)(3 ) non-profit orga niza t ion. ▪ 2014 - The Pe a s e Pa rk Vis ion Pla n wa s a pprove d by Counc il. ▪ 2021 - Kings bury Commons re ope ne d wit h a ne w s pla s h pa d, pla yground, re s t rooms , Tre e hous e , a nd more . The Cit y pa rt ne re d wit h PPC on t his re de ve lopme nt , ma de pos s ible wit h $ 10 million in priva t e dolla rs . ▪ 2023 – The Cit y of Aus t in e nt e re d int o a Pa rk Ope ra t ions a nd Ma int e na nc e Agre e me nt (POMA) wit h PPC. 2 2023 Park Operations and Maintenance Agreement (POMA) The Pa rk Ope ra t ions a nd Ma int e na nc e Agre e me nt (POMA) t ha t wa s e xe c ut e d in J a nua ry of 2 0 2 3 forma lize d s ha re d re s pons ibilit ie s for t he ope ra t ions , ma int e na nc e , a nd progra mming of Pe a s e Dis t ric t Pa rk be t we e n Pe a s e Pa rk Cons e rva nc y a nd t he Cit y of Aus t in ▪ POMA a re a a pproxima t e ly 75 a c re s of pa rkla nd ▪ Na t ive pla nt ings a …
The Operations and Maintenance Phase Plan for Pease District Park Austin, Texas Prepared by Pease Park Conservancy 1609 Shoal Creek Blvd. Suite 305 Austin, TX 78701 FINAL VERSION 09.10.2026 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The City of Austin is the owner of Pease District Park, bounded roughly by Lamar Boulevard, Kingsbury Street, Windsor Road, Parkway, and West 31st Street. Pease Park Conservancy (PPC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to celebrate the diverse ecology and history that make Austin’s first public park valuable and unique. We work to restore, enhance, and maintain the 84 acres of Pease Park for the sustainable use and enjoyment of all. Kingsbury Commons is the southernmost activity hub in Pease Park, consisting of approximately seven acres that were renovated in the first Park Improvement Area project, “Phase I,” completed in partnership with PPC and the City of Austin as a step in the implementation of the Pease Park Vision Plan. The Vision Plan was unanimously approved by Austin City Council in 2014. This Phase Plan has been developed as an amendment to our Park Operations and Maintenance Agreement (POMA), signed on January 12, 2023, and as an addition to the Pease Park Vision Plan. In accordance with Section 5c of the POMA, this document presents PPC’s proposal to assume additional operations and maintenance responsibilities for the park. If the City approves the Phase Plan in accordance with Section 5c, PPC shall have rights currently limited to Kingsbury expand to the entire park (see Section 6c, i-v). FINAL The public benefits of the partnership between PPC and the City of Austin are manifold. The Conservancy relieves some of the APR expense and workload for operations and maintenance of Pease Park. Pease Park visitors enjoy a higher level of service and award-winning park improvements and amenities, undertaken with community input. PPC also prioritizes ecological restoration and land management priorities in the park, working to increase biodiversity, shade, and opportunities to enjoy nature and wildlife. PPC leverages private dollars to improve and maintain Pease Park, which benefits taxpayers and improves our public lands. This document was created in coordination with PPC Staff and Board of Directors, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department (APR), and the Watershed Protection Department (AWP), and is intended to complement our earlier plans and agreements. Pease Park Conservancy Staff Amy Corbett, Director of Finance Allison Johnson, Director of Community Engagement Bret Kiester, Director of Park Operations …
Pease Park Conservancy Phase Plan In 2023, the City of Austin entered into a 25 Agreement (POMA) with Pease Park Conservancy required that PPC create a Phase Plan to take on additional responsibilities Phase Plan needs to be approved by City Council . - year Park Operations and Maintenance (PPC) for Pease District Park. The POMA in future. This Parkland in PPC’s POMA area The area covered in PPC’s POMA is approximately 75 acres of parkland between W 15th St and W 31 st St , as shown in this map from the POMA . PPC’s In the first phase of the POMA, maintenance and programming rights and responsibilities have been limited to Kingsbury Commons, which is approximately 7 acres. However, PPC has done land management, or ecological restoration, in the whole park. History of PPC partnership ▪ 2008 - The City of Austin’s partnership with PPC began with the community initiative Trees for Pease caring for trees and natural areas , planting and . ▪ 2013 - PPC became a 501 (C)(3) non - profit organization. ▪ 2014 - The Pease Park Vision Plan is published. ▪ 2021 - Kingsbury Commons reopened with a new splash pad, playground, and more. The City partnered with PPC on this redevelopment , made possible with $1 0 million in private dollars. Treehouse , ▪ 2023 – The City of Austin entered into a POMA with PPC for the long - term operations, maintenance, and programming of Pease Park. What will the Phase Plan change? • PPC will take on primary responsibility for the following operations and maintenance in the whole park: o Trash, recycling, and pet waste receptacle collection o Graffiti mitigation (except on historic bridges) o Maintenance of certain existing features like picnic tables , volleyball courts , and the split - rail fence at the Kissing Tree in Live Oak Meadow • These rights for PPC will extend from Kingsbury Commons to the whole park: o Coordination of all volunteering, programming, rentals, and concessions o Exclusive use of the park for marketing and fundraising purposes community engagement to get public input on the whole park. propose new improvements for the park in alignment • PPC will extend their • In the coming years, PPC will with the Council - approved Vision Plan. • PPC will increase land management , or ecological restoration , in the park . What will NOT …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD 2027 MEETING SCHEDULE (4th Monday of each month, except December, at 6:00 p.m.) January 25, 2027 February 22, 2027 March 22, 2027 April 26, 2027 May 24, 2027 June 28, 2027 July 26, 2027 August 23, 2027 September 27, 2027 October 25, 2027 November 22, 2027
Alanna Graves Librarian III: Summer Experience Coordinator alanna.graves@austintexas.gov | 512-974-7311 Program featured a summer learning challenge, prizes, and 280 free events from June 6 - August 8, 2026 Summer Reading & Badge Challenge THIS SUMMER, WE CHALLENGED YOU TO READ, LEARN, AND EARN FREE PRIZES READ COMPLETE EARN 600 Minutes Learning Badges Free Prizes HOW TO PARTICIPATE Online Paper Logs Available at APL Locations FREE PRIZES! FREE PRIZES! FREE PRIZES! FREE PRIZES! FREE PRIZES! Adults earn an APL thermal mug! Youth earn a free book of their choosing! 2023202420252026% difference 2025-2026 Minutes Logged2,157,0703,383,1064,226,2024,128,315-2% decrease Readers Enrolled4,2566,2657,3905,262-29% decrease Prizes Distributed2,7634,1454,8724,083-16% decrease2023-2026 System-wide Comparison: * O l d Q u a r r y & W i l l i e M a e K i r k c l o s e d f o r r e n o v a t i o n s 2 3 3 2026 Prize Redeemed Totals by Location*:0100200300400500CentralCarverCepedaJohn GillumHamptonHowsonLittle WalnutMenchacaMilwoodPleasant HillRuizSoutheastSpicewood SpringsSt. JohnTerrazasTwin OaksUniversity HillsWindsor ParkYarboroughBookmobile407132341743561091671602291012877942717586297222170213 Babies & Toddlers Kids & Tweens Teens Adults B r o w n B e a r , B r o w n B e a r , W h a t D o Y o u S e e ? b y B i l l M a r t i n W h o A t e S t e v e ? b y S u s s a n a h L l o y d D o n ’ t T r u s t F i s h b y N e i l S h a r p s o n G a b b y T o r r e s G e t s a B i l l i o n F o l l o w e r s b y A n g e l a D o m i n g u e z S a v e d b y t h e S m e l l b y J a r r e t t L e r n e r H a r r y P o t t e r a n d t h e S o r c e r e r ’ s S t o n e b y J . K . R o w l i n g S u n r i …
Library Commission 2027 Meeting Schedule MEETING DATES & TIMES LOCATION DISTRICT Monday, January 25 6 PM Menchaca Road | 5500 Menchaca Rd Monday, February 22 6 PM Windsor Park | 5833 Westminster Dr 5 4 Monday, March 29 6 PM Spicewood Springs | 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd 6 Monday, April 26 6 PM Old Quarry | 7051 Village Center Dr Monday, May 24* 6 PM Terrazas | 1105 E Cesar Chavez St Monday, June 28 6 PM John Gillum | 2502 Steck Ave Saturday, July 31* 11AM Carver | 1161 Angelina St Monday, August 30 6 PM Twin Oaks | 1800 S 5th St Monday, September 27 6 PM Hampton at Oak Hill | 5125 Convict Hill Rd Monday, October 25 6 PM Willie Mae Kirk | 3101 Oak Springs Dr. Monday, November 15* 6 PM Southeast | 5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd 10 3 7 1 9 8 3 2 Monday, December 13* 6 PM Central | 710 W Cesar Chavez St. 9 *Date Change The purpose of the board is to make recommendations to the City Council on matters relating to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the public libraries. § 2-1-150
Library Commission Meeting Minutes September 28, 2026 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 The Library Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026, at the Austin History Center Campus, John Henry Faulk Building, in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER Chair Infante Huerta called the Library Commission meeting to order at 6:01 P.M. Commissioners in Attendance: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Edward Selig, Vice-Chair Pamela Carlile Sara Gore Dr. Suchitra Gururaj Elizabeth Hansen Melissah Hasdorff Andrea Herrera Moreno Sheila Mehta Lorrie Ann Mitchel Holly Sabiston PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carlos León – TBD APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Library Commission regular meeting on July 25, 2026. The minutes from the July 25, 2026, meeting were approved with the following amendment, on Commissioner Hasdorff’ s motion and Vice Chair Selig’s second, on a 11-0 vote. The amendment was to correct the speaker’s last name on page one, under Public Communication: General, to read León. DISCUSSION Library Commission Meeting Minutes September 28, 2026 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. The presentation was made by Carol Eckelkamp, President of 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. Discussed. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Staff briefing on Austin Public Library Centennial Celebrations by Baylor Johnson, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager. Baylor Johnson, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager provided the briefing. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Summer Programming Recap ADJOURNMENT Chair Infante Huerta adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m. without objection.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20261026-3 Date: October 26, 2026 Subject: Literacy First Interlocal Agreement Motioned By: Ted Eubanks Seconded By: Jennifer Franklin Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends City Council authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement with the Austin Independent School District to support the Literacy First Program and Tutoring Intervention Program for a 12-month term though September 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, with four 12-month renewal options in amounts not to exceed $100,000 per renewal option, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $500,000. Vote: 9-0 For: Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Luai Abou-Emara, Ted Eubanks, Jennifer Franklin, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Maritza Kelley, Nicole Merritt, Kim Taylor. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Shelby Orme, Pedro Villalobos. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Austin Parks and Recreation.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20261026-4 Date: October 26, 2026 Subject: Chapter 26 – Change in Dedicated Parkland, East Ave. Motioned By: Lane Becker Seconded By: Kim Taylor Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board Recommends City Council authorize a change in use of dedicated parkland, known as Waller Beach at Town Lake Metro Park (East Avenue,) to permanently use approximately 7,475 sq. ft. and temporarily use approximately 3,590 sq. ft. of parkland in order to construct Austin Water infrastructure and associated improvements, related to the IH-35 CapEx Project. Funding: This item includes a mitigation payment in the amount of $1,055,440 from Austin Water to Austin Parks and Recreation and, as a result, there is no impact to the General Fund. Vote: 8-1 For: Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Luai Abou-Emara, Jennifer Franklin, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Maritza Kelley, Nicole Merritt, Kim Taylor. Against: Ted Eubanks. Abstain: None. Absent: Shelby Orme, Pedro Villalobos. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Austin Parks and Recreation.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20261026-5 Date: October 26, 2026 Subject: Pease Park Conservancy Parkland Operations and Maintenance Agreement Phase Plan Motioned By: Stephanie Bazan Seconded By: Ted Eubanks Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board Recommends City Council approve the Operations and Maintenance Phase Plan for Pease District Park 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: None. Absent: Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor, Pedro Villalobos. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Austin Parks and Recreation.
2026 Fall MLS GO Soccer Season Austin Parks and Recreation Department ‹#› Two Partnerships, One Mission: Soccer for Every Kid Through new collaborations with the 4ATX Foundation, St. David's HealthCare, and Major League Soccer's MLS GO program, Austin Parks and Recreation is expanding free and low-cost youth soccer opportunities for Central Texas families. Clinics 4ATX: Free Soccer for Central Texas Youth ‹#› Clinics 4ATX in Action - Spring 2026 Skill building on the field Coaching from Austin FC staff Building camaraderie Meeting Austin FC players Fit, fun, and physically active Inclusion and support Learning through team play Community impace and contribution ‹#› This Fall: A New Co-Ed MLS GO League This Fall: A New Co-Ed MLS GO League What's New • Beginning in September, Austin Parks and Recreation partners with RCX MLS GO to launch a brand-new co-ed youth soccer league • Curriculum and training resources backed by Major League Soccer and Austin FC • Elevates our existing Fall and Spring youth soccer programming with pro-caliber coaching standards • Open to boys and girls, ages 7-11, across recreation centers citywide New Full Soccer Kit for Every Player • Reversible Austin FC soccer jersey • Shorts • Socks • Shin guards • Every registered participant keeps their own kit The program at a glance 4-12 Ages Served 3 Austin Districts North, South, and Central/East 4 Age Divisions 2026 Fall Season U4, U6, U8, U10, and U12 October 10th - November 14th Enrolled 915 Benefits for Austin families 01 03 Access in every district A co-ed league across north, south, and central/east Austin, with resident and non-resident rates of $50 and $70. Active and together Structured outdoor play builds fitness, teamwork, and confidence for kids in our community. 02 04 Right-sized for every age Divisions from U4 through U12 let children compete and learn with peers at their stage. Predictable for families Set season dates, a built-in rainout week, and clear deadlines help families plan ahead. Grant investment $25,000 $10,000 over five years invested this season This season’s funding launches the program. The remaining years turn a first season into a sustained community offering. Year One Impact: Fall 2026 • $10,000 in MLS GO PLAY FUND support committed for 2026 • Registration scholarships reduce the $35 per-player base fee for all families, with partial and full scholarships available • Free shin guards provided to every enrolled MLS GO participant • A minimum …
AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR’S UPDATE October 2026 Architectural Development Division Doris “Dorie” Miller Auditorium Named a COA Historic Landmark • Designation made by City Council at the October 8 meeting. • USO opened it in 1944 as a dedicated recreation building to serve Black service members stationed in Central Texas. • • That same year, it was named for Doris “Dorie” Miller, the first Black service member to receive the Navy Cross for heroism during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Transferred to COA in 1946 and became a beloved space for the East Austin community, hosting many events. • Also served as a venue on the Chitlin’ Circuit, a network of performance venues throughout the US that offered safe spaces for Black entertainers to perform. Aquatics Division Instructional Swim Program • Swim ATX currently serves three schools, with a fourth anticipated in FY28 • Project SAFE and other FY27 swim programs move forward through scheduling and partnership development. • Lifeguard recruitment and certification are underway • Success of free lessons at Colony Park Pool may support adding another adult swim class this spring. Barton Springs Pool • Austin City Limits Festival weekends concluded without concerns at Barton Springs Pool. • Barton Springs University is scheduled for October 27, 2026, at 9 a.m. Implementation of the RecTrac point-of-sale entry system remains underway. • • The pump replacement remains pending due to vendor delays. Public Pools • Two vacancies have been filled, bringing full-time staffing to full capacity. • Special Olympics programming at Big Stacy Pool concludes October 31. • Replacement of the hot-water well at Big Stacy Pool is planned for November. Deep Eddy Pool/Recruiting • Lifeguard hiring for summer 2027 is underway • Deep Eddy Pool may close beginning November 30, 2026, for a month-long fill-valve replacement project. Maintenance • Quotes for the Liz Carpenter Splash Pad project are estimated at $120,000. Cemeteries Division Advancing Operational Excellence & Public Connection • Cemetery Operations continues to enhance the quality of interment and burial services. • The annual Murder, Mayhem, and Mischief tour, presented with Save Austin Cemeteries, promotes historical awareness and public engagement. • These efforts strengthen Cemetery Operations as an important community resource within Austin Parks and Recreation. Community PARKnerships Division Austin Extreme Heat + Early Childhood Roundtable • Austin Parks and Recreation is leading a City collaboration with Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child and the National …
AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR’S UPDATE October 2026 Architectural Development Division Doris “Dorie” Miller Auditorium Named a COA Historic Landmark • Designation made by City Council at the October 8 meeting. • USO opened it in 1944 as a dedicated recreation building to serve Black service members stationed in Central Texas. • • That same year, it was named for Doris “Dorie” Miller, the first Black service member to receive the Navy Cross for heroism during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Transferred to COA in 1946 and became a beloved space for the East Austin community, hosting many events. • Also served as a venue on the Chitlin’ Circuit, a network of performance venues throughout the US that offered safe spaces for Black entertainers to perform. Aquatics Division Instructional Swim Program • Swim ATX currently serves three schools, with a fourth anticipated in FY28 • Project SAFE and other FY27 swim programs move forward through scheduling and partnership development. • Lifeguard recruitment and certification are underway • Success of free lessons at Colony Park Pool may support adding another adult swim class this spring. Barton Springs Pool • Austin City Limits Festival weekends concluded without concerns at Barton Springs Pool. • Barton Springs University is scheduled for October 27, 2026, at 9 a.m. Implementation of the RecTrac point-of-sale entry system remains underway. • • The pump replacement remains pending due to vendor delays. Public Pools • Two vacancies have been filled, bringing full-time staffing to full capacity. • Special Olympics programming at Big Stacy Pool concludes October 31. • Replacement of the hot-water well at Big Stacy Pool is planned for November. Deep Eddy Pool/Recruiting • Lifeguard hiring for summer 2027 is underway • Deep Eddy Pool may close beginning November 30, 2026, for a month-long fill-valve replacement project. Maintenance • Quotes for the Liz Carpenter Splash Pad project are estimated at $120,000. Community PARKnerships Division Austin Extreme Heat + Early Childhood Roundtable • Austin Parks and Recreation is leading a City collaboration with Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child and the National League of Cities through the Prenatal-to-Three Impact Lab. KABOOM! Project at North Oaks Neighborhood Park • KABOOM!, sponsor volunteers, and neighborhood residents partnered on a community build to redevelop the nature play space and expand the community garden. Cities Connecting Children to Nature 10-Year Anniversary • Celebrated the 10th anniversary of Cities Connecting Children to Nature …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUSTIN HOUSING AUTHORITY TO BE HELD AT Pathways at Chalmers Courts East, 1700 E. 3rd Street, Austin, TX 78702 Join Zoom Meeting https://bit.ly/3TUlosU Meeting ID: 826 6590 0283 Passcode: 174390 (512.477.4488) Thursday, October 22, 2026 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (NOTE: THERE WILL BE A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMITATION) CITYWIDE ADVISORY BOARD UPDATE CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. CONSENT ITEMS 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the AHA Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on September 17, 2026 ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02964: Approval of the Independent Auditor's Report for the Fiscal Year ending March 31, 2026 Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02965: Approval of the Pathways Asset Management, Inc. Property Budgets for Calendar Year 2027 Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02966: Approval of Amendments to the Austin Housing Authority Procurement Policy Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02967: Approval of the revised Housing Choice Voucher Program's Payment Standard Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02968 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin d/b/a Austin Housing Authority (the "Authority") authorizing the Authority to take the following actions with regard to The Jade (the "Development") in Austin, Texas: (A) modify the tem1s of the lease of the development site with the owner of the Development; and (B) such other actions necessary or convenient to carry out this Resolution
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT Pathways at Chalmers Courts East, 1700 E. 3rd Street, Austin, TX 78702 Join Zoom Meeting https://bit.ly/3TU1osU Meeting ID: 826 6590 0283 Passcode: 174390 (512.477.4488) Thursday, October 22, 2026 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (NOTE: THERE WILL BE A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMITATION) CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the AAHC Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on September 17, 2026 ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00298 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation ("AAHC") authorizing AAHC to execute any and all docun1ents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to: 1. Facilitate the development of The Jade, which consists of market rate and affordable housing units and associated amenities built upon land that is ground-leased from the Housing Authority of the City of Austin d/b/a Austin Housing Authority (the "Authority"); 2. Cause Parmer Gateway - Lot 4, LLC (the "Borrower") to enter into development financing for the Project; 3. Cause AAHC's wholly owned, subsidiary limited liability company, AAHC Parmer Gateway, LLC (the "Managing Member"), which serves as managing member of Parmer Gateway QOZB, LLC (the "Sole Member'') which entity in turn serves as sole member of Borrower, to enter into amendments to the company agreements of Managing Member and/or Sole Member and/or Borrower as applicable; and 4. Cause AAHC and/or the Managing Member and/or Sole Member and/or Borrower to execute any such further documentation as necessary or desirable to allow the consummation of the transactions described herein
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE PFC TO BE HELD AT Pathways at Chalmers Courts East, 1700 E. 3rd Street, Austin, TX 78702 Join Zoom Meeting https://bit.ly/3TU1osU Meeting ID: 826 6590 0283 Passcode: 174390 (512.477.4488) Thursday, October 22, 2026 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (NOTE: THERE WILL BE A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMITATION) CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of AAPFC the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on March 17, 2026 ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00009 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable PFC, Inc. ("PFC") authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of Residential Development Revenue Bonds (Bridge at South Point Project), Series 2026; authorizing the execution and delivery of documents and instruments necessary to carry out the financing of such multifamily residential rental development; and containing other provisions relating to the subject EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session ( close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassigmnent, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTH CONGRESS PFC TO BE HELD AT Pathways at Chalmers Courts East, 1700 E. 3rd Street, Austin, TX 78702 Join Zoom Meeting https://bit.ly/3TU1osU Meeting ID: 826 6590 0283 Passcode: 174390 (512.477.4488) Thursday, October 22, 2026 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (NOTE: THERE WILL BE A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMITATION) CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. CONSENT ITEMS 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the SCPFC Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on March 17, 2026 ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00025 by the Board of Directors of South Congress Public Facility Corporation ("SCPFC") authorizing SCPFC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to: ( 1) cause the acquisition of a membership interest in SCPFC Bridge at South Point, LLC; (2) acquire the property for the transaction; (3) authorize the financing for such transaction; and (4) execute any such further documentation as necessary or desirable in connection therewith EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 11 a.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 Judah Rice, Chair Jeffrey Acton August Harris III CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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 Operations Committee regular meeting on July 15, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Updates on projects from the Operations Committee workplan. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action to recommend the Historic Sign Standards to the Historic Landmark Commission for adoption. 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 Operations Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 11 a.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__ Judah Rice, Chair X__ Jeffrey Acton X__ August Harris III CALL TO ORDER 11:06 a.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DRAFT MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on May 20, 2026. MOTION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting on May 20, 2026 on a motion by Commissioner Acton, Commissioner Rice seconding. Vote: 2-0. Commissioner Harris abstained. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Operations Committee workplan. • Commissioners discussed potential projects for the committee to work on for the remainder of 2026 and through 2027. • Commissioners identified next steps for several projects and agreed to take on projects based on individual interest and time. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action on Historic Sign Standards. • The committee will discuss the Historic Sign Standards at its August 19 meeting. • Photographs will be added when available, before the standards are recommended to the Historic Landmark Commission for adoption. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 12:49 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Environmental 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, contact Nicole Corona, 737-291-3084, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Mariana Krueger, Chair Jennifer Bristol, Vice Chair Haris Qureshi, Secretary Sean Atkins Richard Brimer Isabella Changsut AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Annie Fierro Justin Fleury Martin Luecke Allison Morrison David Sullivan 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 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on October 7, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Sustainable Building Materials Forum and hands-on deconstruction workshop to increase local contractors’ capacity, salvage high-quality materials for reuse, and reduce demolition waste. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Austin Planning; Beth Larkin, Project Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation; and Elizabeth Nelson, Planner Principal, Austin Resource Recovery. 3. Staff briefing regarding proposed amendments to the existing Interlocal Agreement between the City and the University of Texas related to the area generally bounded by Lady Bird Lake (formerly Town Lake) to the south and west, Enfield Road and 8th Street to the north, and Veterans Drive and Hearn Street to the east that establishes the parties' expectations related to the conveyance of Lion's Municipal Golf Course (Muny), development regulations, the vacation of City rights-of-way, the creation of a regulating plan, and the creation of a tax increment reinvestment zone (TIRZ). Presentation by Trish Link, Division Chief, Land Use and Real Estate, Austin City Attorney's Office, and Kim Olivares, Director, Austin Financial Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion of the Congress for the New Urbanism Central Texas Chapter’s draft recommendation regarding the Green Infrastructure Initiative. Sponsored by Chair Krueger and Commissioner Sullivan. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City Code requires at least two board members sponsor an item …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Environmental 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, contact Nicole Corona, 737-291-3084, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Mariana Krueger, Chair Jennifer Bristol, Vice Chair Haris Qureshi, Secretary Sean Atkins Richard Brimer Isabella Changsut Annie Fierro Justin Fleury Martin Luecke Allison Morrison David Sullivan AGENDA REVISED CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on October 7, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Sustainable Building Materials Forum and hands-on deconstruction workshop to increase local contractors’ capacity, salvage high-quality materials for reuse, and reduce demolition waste. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Austin 3. Planning; Beth Larkin, Project Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation; and Elizabeth Nelson, Planner Principal, Austin Resource Recovery. Staff briefing regarding proposed amendments to the existing Interlocal Agreement between the City and the University of Texas related to the area generally bounded by Lady Bird Lake (formerly Town Lake) to the south and west, Enfield Road and 8th Street to the north, and Veterans Drive and Hearn Street to the east that establishes the parties' expectations related to the conveyance of Lion's Municipal Golf Course (Muny), development regulations, the vacation of City rights-of-way, the creation of a regulating plan, and the creation of a tax increment reinvestment zone (TIRZ). Presentation by Trish Link, Division Chief, Land Use and Real Estate, Austin City Attorney's Office, and Kim Olivares, Director, Austin Financial Services. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and action to approve a recommendation to Council regarding the Green Infrastructure Initiative. Presentation by David Sullivan, Environmental Commissioner. Sponsored by Chair Krueger and Commissioner Sullivan. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City Code requires at least two …
Greening Austin: Sustainable Building Materials Forum & Deconstruction Workshop Austin Energy | Austin Parks & Recreation | Austin Planning | Austin Resource Recovery October 21, 2026 Goals ▪ Broadly define building sustainability: green building, green retrofits, building retention, building deconstruction, and circular materials ▪ Highlight sustainable building initiatives in the Austin area and beyond ▪ Workforce development: build practical local capacity for green practices, especially building deconstruction 2 Sustainable Building Materials Forum: Design, (De)Construction, and the Circular Economy November 13, 2026 Forum ▪ Free, full-day event open to the public ▪ Educational panels ▪ Applied workshops on technical specifications and measuring embodied carbon (EC3) ▪ Tabling by companies and organizations ▪ Breakfast and lunch provided ▪ Continuing education credits for AIA and GBCI available 4 Panels ▪ The Carbon We've Already Invested: Cutting Emissions through Reuse and Retrofits ▪ From Scrappy to Scalable: Building a Reuse Business ▪ Innovating for Circularity: Building Technologies, Materials, and Processes That Transform Waste ▪ Navigating Challenges and Celebrating Success in Building Deconstruction ▪ One Region, Shared Resources: Scaling Material Exchange ▪ Rethinking What's Already Built 5 Deconstruction Workshop November 16-20, 2026 Hands-on Training ▪ Practical workshop for professional contractors led by experienced trainer ▪ Deconstruct a single-family house ▪ Workshop will cover safety, site logistics, structural systems and pathology, deconstruction techniques, and materials management ▪ Limited spaces available ▪ $250 fee 7 Subject Building John Trevino Metro Park ▪ Wood-frame house built in late 1950s ▪ Used as caretaker’s residence ▪ Materials will be salvaged for use on site and in other parks Above: North elevation, 2002 Left: West elevation, 2026 8 Impact ▪ Demolition: ▪ 30 tons of waste (approx.) ▪ 150 cubic yards to the landfill ▪ Deconstruction and salvage: ▪ Old-growth wood for reuse ▪ Less landfill waste ▪ Charitable donation for donated materials 9 SpeakUpAustin.org/SustainableBuilding
