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.
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
MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Mayor and City Council T. C. Broadnax, City Manager October 14, 2026 Subject: Lions Municipal Golf Course and Brackenridge Development Agreement The purpose of this memorandum is to provide an update on discussions with the University of Texas at Austin to convey full ownership of Lions Municipal Golf Course to the City of Austin as part of proposed amendments to a 1989 interlocal agreement between the City and the University, also known as the Brackenridge Development Agreement (BDA). Staff will brief the Environmental Commission and the Planning Commission prior to bringing the proposed amendments to the City Council on November 19, 2026. Background The University of Texas was gifted nearly 500 acres of land along both sides of Lake Austin Boulevard and has ground lease agreements with many of the commercial businesses in the area. Lions Municipal Golf Course, also known as Muny, first opened in 1924 and occupies about 141 acres of the University-owned property. The City took over the lease for the golf course 13 years later and has operated Muny ever since. In 1950, Muny became the first public golf course in the South to integrate, allowing people of color to play, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a civil rights landmark. Today, it is the most used course in the city, with more than 75,000 rounds of golf played each year. For more than 50 years, the course’s community of golfers, neighbors, students, and other Austinites have been working to save Muny and preserve its role as a public course open to all who want to play. Throughout that time, the City, the University, and community members have discussed various solutions to the issue of ownership, operations, and preservation of Muny. However, without a clear path forward, the City has been operating Muny under a month-to-month lease agreement with UT since 2019. As part of the conversations to preserve Muny, the City and the University also discussed the terms for how the University may use the land it owns on either side of Lake Austin Boulevard for private development. In 1989, the City and University entered into an interlocal agreement known as the Brackenridge Development Agreement. The City and the University have amended the BDA several times throughout the years, but none of those changes have resulted in a long-term plan for Muny, despite a great deal …
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Proposed Amendments to the BDA with the University of Texas Page 1 of 5 Non-Regulatory Elements - Convey Muny to the City; - Replace existing affordable student housing on University property (not necessarily in the BDA area); - Vacate rights-of-way listed in Exhibit B if (a) reasonably feasible and public safety can be maintained; and (b) UT covers expenses to relocate utilities. Compensation for these ROWs is captured within this transaction. - Amend the University’s lease at Mueller to adjust timelines and add (1) residential uses; (2) childcare; (3) other uses that support University’s students, staff, or faculty; and (4) some non-University uses if that can be achieved without giving a gift of public funds as part of the larger transaction; and - For non-University projects in BDA: (a) Establish a tax increment reinvestment zone (TIRZ) that complies with the City’s TIRZ policy on affordable housing but not requiring the affordable housing within the TIRZ area; (b) Create a local government corporation (LGC); and (c) Adopt a regulating plan that mirrors the BDA (as amended). Proposed Amendments to the BDA with the University of Texas Page 2 of 5 Regulatory Elements As Applied to Non-UT Projects Summary of Primary Development Standards Entire area = 190.26 acres FAR for the entire area is .6:1 • But because of setbacks from the river, a tributary, and Lake Austin Blvd, the amount of land that can be developed is less than 190.26 acres. • Since the land that can be developed is less than 190.26 acres, the per site development can exceed .6:1 FAR; however, no site can exceed 5:1 FAR unless Council authorizes an increase in FAR for the site using the process to rezone property. • The University understands that the FAR for sites developed later may be less than .6:1 or may be undevelopable because of the FAR limitation as it is applied to the entire area. The University agrees that the City is not responsible for resolving any disputes that may arise due to a lack of remaining FAR. In no instance can a building be taller than 65 feet when measured from LAB. • Max height for buildings constructed contiguous to LAB and north of LAB is 65 feet except that development can utilize Section 25- 2-531 (Height Limit Exception). • Max height for buildings constructed south of LAB but not contiguous to LAB cannot exceed 105 feet …
Congress for the New Urbanism Central Texas Chapter Draft 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 e(cid:431)ective resolution imperative; and WHEREAS, implementing these recommendations in Austin’s constrained rights-of-way requires reconciling legitimate and sometimes competing infrastructure objectives, including preserving su(cid:431)icient 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-e(cid:431)ective utility serviceability in the event of emergencies; …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION WEDNESDAY,OCTOBER 21, 2026 AT 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Economic Prosperity 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 Chelsea Pfeifer at chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2498. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Appointment VACANT Ofelia Zapata District 1 District 2 Commissioner Zain Pleuthner VACANT Appointment District 7 District 8 Raquel Valdez Sanchez District 3 Aaron Gonzales (Chair) District 9 VACANT Kevin Roberts District 4 District 5 Shakeel Rashed District 6 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Aditi Joshi Jake Randall (Vice Chair) District 10 Mayor 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 Economic Prosperity Commission regular meeting on September 16, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Station Austin regarding their work and possible partnership opportunities. Presentation by Mary Glinn, Senior VP, Station Austin. 3. 4. Discussion of updates regarding a recommendation concerning improvements to permit processes for restaurants. Discussion of Red River District current events including business closures and economic impacts. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the 2027 annual schedule of the Economic Prosperity Commission. 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 Chelsea Pfeifer at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission please contact Chelsea Pfeifer at 512-974-2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov.
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Austin City Hall Boards and Commissions, Room #1101, Austin, TX 78701. Chair Gonzales called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:40 P.M. Commissioners in Attendance: Aaron Gonzales, Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jacob Randall , Vice Chair Aditi Joshi Zain Pleuthner Kevin Roberts Raquel Valdez Sanchez Ofelia Zapata PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Michael Nahas- Draft Recommendation, Thanks DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding strengthening responsiveness to AI Labor Impacts in Austin. The motion to approve the recommendation to Council to regarding strengthening responsiveness to AI Labor Impacts in Austin was approved on Commissioner Joshi’s motion, Chair Gonzales’ second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Zapata was off the dais. Commissioner Rashed was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of Austin Economic Development department strategy and listening session schedule. Discussed. ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on August 19, 2026. The minutes from the Economic Prosperity Commission regular meeting on August 19, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Roberts’ motion and Commissioner Pleuthner’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Valdez Sanchez was off the dais. Commissioner Rashed was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Discussion regarding permitting process reform for restaurants. Discussed. Discussion regarding tool for tracking Council and Council Committee Meeting agenda items related to commission business. Discussed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and Possible Action regarding permitting process reform for restaurants Chair Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 7:12 without objection. 2
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DOWNTOWN COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Downtown 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 Ryan Sperling, 512-974-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner David Carroll Nathan McDaniel VACANT Ed Ishmael, Chair CC Charles Peveto Pat Buchta Phillip Wiley Fang Fang Kimberly Levinson, Vice Chair Appointment District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 Commissioner Saxton Archer Sania Shifferd Gina Houston Jenny Murkes Bat Taniguchi Joe Silva Jennifer Franklin Rebecca Bernhardt Kevin Chen Appointment District 10 Mayor’s Office Arts Commission Design Commission Historic Landmark Commission Music Commission Parks and Recreation Board Public Safety Commission Urban Transportation Commission AGENDA 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 Downtown Commission regular meeting of September 16, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Downtown Strategy Office Strategies and Goals framework. [Jonathan Stone, Downtown Officer, Downtown Strategy Office] DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation regarding Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA) policy positions and priorities. [Matt Geske, Vice President of Public Affairs, and Bill Price, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations, DAA] 4. Presentation regarding an overview of the Sobering Center, its services, and areas for Downtown Commission support. [Ashley Branscum, Program Manager, The Sobering Center] DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the Downtown Commission 2027 Annual Meeting Schedule. 6. Approve a recommendation regarding pedicab policies. 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 …
REGULAR MEETING DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 The Downtown Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 301 W 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Ishmael called the Downtown Commission Meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Ed Ishmael (Chair) Kimberly Levinson (Vice Chair) Pat Buchta Charles Peveto Sania Shifferd Philip Wiley Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kevin Chen Fang Fang Jennifer Franklin Jenny Murkes Bat Taniguchi PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular meeting of August 19, 2026. The August 19, 2026 minutes were approved on Vice Chair Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Peveto’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Buchta was off the dais. Commissioners Carroll and McDaniel were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Creative Reset Phase II: Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums. Briefing by Marjorie Flanagan, Division Manager, Cultural Education & Programs, ACME. 1 Item 2 was taken up after Item 3 without objection. The presentation was made by Marjorie Flanagan, Division Manager, Cultural Education & Programs, ACME. 3. Staff briefing on the Central City District Plan. Briefing by Shanisha Johnson, Principal Planner and Chris Ryerson, Division Manager, Austin Planning. The presentation was made by Shanisha Johnson, Principal Planner and Chris Ryerson, Division Manager, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation regarding safety of large pedicabs. Presentation by Patricia Schaub and Ara O’Keefe, Pedicabbers for Progress and Regulation Reforms. The presentation was made by Patricia Schaub and Ara O’Keefe, Pedicabbers for Progress and Regulation Reforms. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a recommendation regarding a Meridian Archer Rapid Gate Purchase. The motion to approve a recommendation regarding a Meridian Archer Rapid Gate Purchase was approved on Vice Chair Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Buchta’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Carroll and McDaniel were absent. 6. Approve a recommendation regarding Homelessness, Behavioral Health and Public Order. Item 6 was taken up before Item 5 without objection. The motion to approve a recommendation regarding Homelessness, Behavioral Health and Public Order was approved on Commissioner Peveto’s motion, Commissioner Shifferd’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Carroll and McDaniel were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion regarding the macro-level regulatory environment observations applicable to central city planning – Wiley, Levinson Recommendation regarding the Austin History Center Association – Peveto, Levinson ADJOURNMENT Chair Ishmael adjourned the meeting without objection at 7:11 p.m. 2
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS On Wednesday October 21, 2026 at 7pm City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission on Veterans Affairs may be participating by 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 Jesus Simental at 512-974-7742 or email at jesus.simental@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Michael Mcinerney – Chair Jose Reyes – Vice Chair William Dahlstrom Armando Gonzales Bryce Laake-Stanfield Anita Roberts Christopher Wilson Lucas Castillo Fansu Ku Amber Cress Neal Wendt CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES AGENDA 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Veterans Affairs Regular Meeting of September 16, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEM 2. Presentation and discussion by Tim Garcia, Texas State Coordinator, Team Red, White & Blue, on the programs and support they offer. 3. 4. Discussion on the Commission’s participation in the Annual Veterans Day Parade on November 7, 2026, including commissioner attendance, outreach to City Council members, and coordination of Commission priorities and talking points. Discussion on future presentations focused on veteran employment and support resources. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 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 Please call Jesus Simental at (512) 974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov at Equity and Inclusion Department to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Commission on Veterans Affairs, please contact Jesus Simental at 512-974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026 The Environmental Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Krueger called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Mariana Krueger, Chair Jennifer Bristol, Vice Chair Haris Qureshi, Secretary Richard Brimer Justin Fleury Martin Luecke David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sean Atkins Isabella Changsut Annie Fierro Allison Morrison PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on September 16, 2026. The minutes from the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on September 16, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Secretary Qureshi and Commissioner Morrison were off the dais. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Conduct a public hearing and approve a recommendation to Council regarding approval or denial of a wastewater service extension request for 1107 Castle Ridge Road, Austin, Texas, 78746. Presentation by Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, Austin Watershed Protection. The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Vice Chair Bristol’s second, on a 11-0 vote. There was a motion by Secretary Qureshi, seconded by Commissioner Brimer, to deny Wastewater Service Extension Request No. 6451 for 1107 Castle Ridge Road. The substitute motion to approve Wastewater Service Extension Request No. 6451 for 1107 Castle Ridge Road was approved on Vice Chair Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Brimer abstained. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 3. Report of recommendations by the Dog’s Head Working Group. The recommendation was given by Vice Chair Bristol. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. Approve a recommendation to Council from the Dog’s Head Working Group regarding the regulating plan for the area commonly known as Dog's Head, bounded by the Colorado River, US Highway 183, and State Highway 130. The motion to approve the recommendation to Council regarding the regulating plan for the area commonly known as Dog's Head, bounded by the Colorado River, US Highway 183, and State Highway 130, was approved on Vice Chair Bristol’s motion, Secretary Qureshi’s second, on an 10-0 vote. Commissioner Luecke was off the dais. The following amendment was made by Vice Chair Bristol and seconded by Secretary Qureshi. The amendment was to add item …
City of Austin and The University of Texas Brackenridge Interlocal Agreement Environmental Commission Briefing | October 21, 2026 Agenda ▪ Background ▪ Lions Lease Agreement ▪ Current Agreement ▪ Proposed Amendments o Non-regulatory elements o Regulatory elements ▪ Schedule ▪ Discussion 2 Why are we doing this? ▪ Significantly improve development requirements and standards for the area in comparison to standards in the 1989 BDA. ▪ Address longstanding community concerns about Muny’s future and keep it affordable and accessible to all who want to play, especially given its significance as a civil rights landmark. ▪ This opportunity has come to us through the confluence of decades of work by the Austinites who love Muny, the commitment of UT and the City, and the generosity of the donors. 3 Background - Brackenridge In 1910, George W. Brackenridge, philanthropist and longest serving regent for the University of Texas at Austin, donated approximately 500 acres of land along the Colorado River to the University, known as the “Brackenridge Tract.” 4 Site Boundaries Today, the area includes approximately 350 acres of undeveloped and developed land containing the Lions Municipal Golf Course, UT student housing, the Brackenridge Field Laboratory, a youth sports complex and various commercial buildings. 5 Background - Lions ▪ Lions Municipal Golf Course (Muny) occupies 141 acres of University-owned property. o The Austin Lions Club leased the property in 1924 to design and build a golf course. o The City of Austin took over the lease in 1936/1937 and has operated Muny ever since. o In 1950, Muny became the first public golf course in the South to integrate. o In 1972, Frank Erwin sought to cancel the lease, prompting the “Save Muny” campaign. o For more than 50 years, the course’s community of golfers, neighbors, and students has worked to save Muny and preserve its role as a public course. o Today, Muny is home to a diverse community of golfers of all ages and backgrounds and is Austin’s most-used public golf course, with 75,000 rounds played each year. 6 Lions Lease Agreement ▪ The Lions Municipal Golf Course 1987 lease agreement between the City and the University is separate from the BDA o Golf course (141.4 acres) and West Austin Youth Association (14.6 acres) tracts are excluded from the BDA ▪ Lease was set to terminate in 1990 unless the Texas legislature first adopted a “land use plan acceptable for …
10/20/26, 1:44 PM Re: Brackenridge Tract: Protect Our Remaining Natural Land - Corona, Nicole - Outlook Please note: E-mail correspondence to and from the City of Austin is subject to required disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. From: Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 12:03 PM To: Corona, Nicole <Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: Brackenridge Tract: Protect Our Remaining Natural Land You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Nicole, Thanks for the follow-up and for passing my comments along. I'd like to speak at the meeting tomorrow, but I have to work. It very frustrating how this process functions. Best, Adam On Tue, Oct 20, 2026 at 11:57 AM Corona, Nicole <Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov> wrote: Hi Adam, Thank you for reaching out. I forwarded your comments to the Environmental Commission. If you would like to speak on the item at their meeting tomorrow, please let me know. Kind Regards, (cid:0) Nicole Corona (she/her) Program Coordinator Austin Watershed Protection Office: 512-974-3146 | Cell: 737-291-3084 nicole.corona@austintexas.gov Please note: E-mail correspondence to and from the City of Austin is subject to required disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. From: Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 11:52 AM To: Fortune, Jon <Jon.Fortune@austintexas.gov>; Johnson, Eric <eric.a.johnson@austintexas.gov>; Corona, about:blank?windowId=SecondaryReadingPane12 2/4 10/20/26, 1:44 PM Re: Brackenridge Tract: Protect Our Remaining Natural Land - Corona, Nicole - Outlook Nicole <Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov> Subject: Brackenridge Tract: Protect Our Remaining Natural Land You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Hello, I am deeply concerned about the proposed Brackenridge Development Agreement and the potential loss of some of Austin's last substantial riverfront woodlands. Preserving Lions Municipal Golf Course should not come at the expense of Brackenridge Field Laboratory or the surrounding natural habitat. I support zero additional development on the remaining undeveloped natural land. Before any agreement advances, I want answers to several questions: 1. Why hasn't the City pursued permanent conservation easements protecting the entire field laboratory and remaining natural areas? 2. Where is the independent, comprehensive environmental impact assessment examining biodiversity, wildlife corridors, mature tree canopy, steep slopes, soil disturbance, erosion, stormwater runoff, and water quality in Lady Bird Lake? 3. How can the City consider allowing 75% impervious cover before establishing the ecological consequences and cumulative watershed impacts? 4. Why are critical environmental features and their required buffers being evaluated after development parameters have …
Statement to the Environmental Commission: Brackenridge Field Laboratory and the BDA Amendments Public Comment on Item 3: Brackenridge Field Laboratory October 20, 2026 To the Members of the Environmental Commission Re: Item 3, October 21, 2026 agenda, proposed amendments to the City/UT Brackenridge Interlocal Agreement Dear Commissioners, My name is Meredith Lovelace. I live in Brentwood, I'm a Texas Master Naturalist, and for the past two years I've volunteered at UT's Brackenridge Field Laboratory, where I manage the herbarium. I'm writing as a private resident, not on behalf of the University. I'm glad to see Muny finally saved. But I was surprised that the staff briefing for this item describes the 190 acres UT will keep without once mentioning the field lab, which takes up 81 of them. BFL has been a research and teaching station since 1967. What makes it valuable is that it has stayed undeveloped. Almost sixty years of study on the same stretch of riverfront can't be picked up and moved somewhere else. More than 700 plant species, 1,200 kinds of moths and butterflies, and 160 bird species have been recorded there, and we've found an orchid that hadn't been seen in the area in decades. Research at BFL on parasitic phorid flies helped bring a non-pesticide control for invasive fire ants to Texas. The site also holds a student- and volunteer-run herbarium and one of the largest insect collections in the state. The UT Regents voted in 2009 to keep the lab out of redevelopment, but that was a board vote, not a permanent protection. The tract map on slide 9 of the backup labels the land south of Lake Austin Boulevard as "Development Area" and doesn't show the lab at all. A few other things in the briefing worry me. Setbacks for critical environmental features won't be decided until after a future review, but Council is scheduled to vote on November 19. Impervious cover is capped at 75% across the whole 190 acres and can be shifted between areas. If the lab's open land counts toward that average, other parcels could build more because BFL stays green, with nothing in the agreement keeping it that way. Page 1 of 2 Statement to the Environmental Commission: Brackenridge Field Laboratory and the BDA Amendments Cut and fill and construction on slopes would also stay unregulated. I'd ask the Commission to recommend the following: 1. Show the …
