From: Drew Zerdecki Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 1:40 PM To: LandUseLiaison <LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov>; Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Tomko, Jonathan <Jonathan.Tomko@austintexas.gov> Subject: Speaker Presentation — NPA-2026-0022.01.SH and C14-2026-0010.SH (Rowen Vale, 206 E. Annie Street) Dear Land Use Liaison and Case Managers: Following up on my online speaker registration earlier today, attached is a document I plan to present. I am registered to speak in opposition on both Rowen Vale items: NPA-2026- 0022.01.SH (neighborhood plan amendment) and C14-2026-0010.SH (rezoning). In addition to serving as my displayed presentation during testimony, I am asking that this email and the attachment be included in the case backup as opposition correspondence under Planning Commission Rule of Procedure 2.200, which requires backup to include "letters in support or opposition for each case." I am copying the case managers for that reason. The attached single page documents an OpenCorporates search conducted today across all U.S. jurisdictions for the entity "Rowen Vale" — the firm named on the Submittal Verification and identified as the agent in both Review Sheets. The search returned zero results. Rowen Vale, LLC does not exist. This raises a threshold procedural question under the Land Development Code. Section 25-1-81 provides that "a record owner or the record owner's agent may file an application," and authorizes the responsible director to require evidence of the applicant's authority to file. Section 25-2-242 limits initiation of zoning or rezoning to specifically enumerated parties. For the neighborhood plan amendment, Section 25-1-810(B) places the burden of demonstration on "the applicant." A non-existent entity cannot satisfy any of these provisions as the named agent of record. I am asking that the attachment be queued for display during my testimony and that this letter be included in the backup distributed to the Commissioners. For the neighborhood plan amendment specifically, I would also respectfully note that Section 25-1-810(A) provides that "the director may not recommend approval of a neighborhood plan amendment unless the requirements of Subsections (B) and (C) are satisfied," including the applicant's burden of demonstration under (B). I bring the attached search result to staff's attention so it can be evaluated against that prohibition before the hearing. 05 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 91 of 3 Thank you for your time. Respectfully, Drew Zerdecki 1211 W. Mary St. C Austin, TX 78704 (512) 415- 7727 Attachment: OpenCorporates search result for "Rowen Vale" conducted April 28, 2026 05 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 92 …
4818 E Ben White Blvd ● Austin, TX 78741 ● www.unitehere23.org April 28, 2026 Dear Planning Commission Members, I write today on behalf of UNITE HERE Local 23 in support of items #4 and #5 on today’s agenda amending the Greater South River City neighborhood plan and rezoning to build affordable, multifamily housing. UNITE HERE Local 23 is a union of hospitality workers including hotel housekeepers, cooks, bartenders, dishwashers, servers, and cashiers at locations in downtown Austin and at Austin International Airport. For our members that work downtown in District 9, there are not very many options to live close to work. In fact, most of our members commute from more affordable areas to work downtown, many commuting over an hour to work. While they have won wages and benefits that go far beyond the standard for non-union hospitality workers in the city, the cost of living and specifically the cost of housing remains high, especially in downtown. For many years, the community has been advocating for more of this type of development. This project is what working people need, and as the backbone of this city, they deserve to be able to live downtown and close to work. This is really a choice about what kind of city do we want Austin to be in 10, 20, 30 years. This is an opportunity to have an impact on that future. Austin is special, not because of the towers downtown, but because of our culture and diversity. Allowing for a more diverse population in all areas of the city will only make our community stronger. In addition to the location, the fact that this property will be 100% income restricted affordable housing, include free onsite pre-K, and is connected to public transit, this project will help move us toward the future we want and deserve. Sincerely, Rachel Melendes Political Director UNITE HERE Local 23 c. 210-887-1167 05 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 91 of 1
05 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 91 of 32 Annie Street functions as a local residential street, not a corridor or collector. Zoning intensity should reflect that reality. This level of multifamily zoning introduces a scale of density that is not appropriate for this type of street and will lead to ongoing congestion and safety concerns. Additionally, the inclusion of a preschool alongside this level of density creates further risk. Preschool drop-off and pick-up times generate concentrated peak-hour traffic and queuing. Combining this with a 64-unit development on a local street will result in traffic patterns that are inconsistent with the intended function of the neighborhood and increase danger for families. The Future Land Use Map designates this property as Civic, reflecting its long-standing use as a church. Rezoning to multifamily represents a significant departure from that designation and introduces a level of intensity that is not aligned with the surrounding neighborhood or planning guidance. A more appropriate approach would allow for additional housing while maintaining compatibility with the neighborhood. I am not opposing affordable housing. I am advocating for responsible placement and zoning that aligns with Imagine Austin, the Future Land Use Map, and the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, all of which emphasize appropriate transitions from corridors into established neighborhoods. As a homeowner, neighbor, and steward of a historic property, I ask that you carefully consider the long-term impact of this rezoning, not just in theory, but in the daily lived reality of those of us directly adjacent to this site. Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration. Sincerely, D’Anne Hiskey CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the 05 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 92 of 32 For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at " ". "Report Message" button in Outlook. 05 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 93 of 32 05 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 94 of 32 05 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 95 of 32 05 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 96 of 32 05 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 97 of 32 05 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 98 of 32 05 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 99 of 32 05 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 910 of 32 This Rowen Vale building is TOO much building on …
April 15, 2026 Mrs. Lauren Middleton-Pratt Director of Planning City of Austin 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, Texas 78752 Via Online Submittal re: Application for Rezoning; 22,651 sf, located at 1608 West 6th Street (the “Property”) Dear Mrs. Pratt: As Architect/Owner representative for the above-referenced Property, I respectfully submit the attached Application for Rezoning. The Property consists of a vacant building formerly used as an engineer’s office. The current zoning on the Property is General Office-Neighborhood Plan (GO-NP) as indicated on the attached map. O u r Application for Rezoning requests to change the zoning of this Property to Local Retail-Conditional Overlay-Neighborhood Plan (LR-CO-NP) with a restricted covenant that has been negotiated with OWANA to allow for high-end restaurant use (not fast-food or drive-thru). The conditional overlay (CO) prohibits all uses beside restaurant use for this site. We propose to limit our seating to only 60 (+/-) seats so we can provide on-site parking for most of our customers. We currently have 5 successful restaurants in Austin, with one going up in Cedar Park, and have been good neighbors at all of those locations. The Property is located within the Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan, and we understand that a future land use map amendment is not required since OWANA does not have one. A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) is not required pursuant to the TIA Determination Form included within the attached Application. If you have any questions about this Application for Rezoning or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Respectfully submitted, Evan K Taniguchi, AIA Principal 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 91 of 1
Steering Committee Members: Stephen L. Amos, Chair Mark Ashby, Jeff Callahan, Scott Campbell, Marc Carlson, Hunter Coleman, Evelyn Fujimoto, Adrienne Goldsberry, Nick Mehl, William Osborn, Charlie Rice, Paul Shattuck, Shawn Shillington April 23, 2026 City of Austin Planning Commission c/o Planning Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Re: C14-2026-0006 – 1608 W. 6th Street (LR-CO-NP with Restrictive Covenant) Dear Chair Woods and Commissioners, OWANA has reached a clear agreement with the applicant and property owners to include additional prohibited uses for the Property, alongside the Service Station use, within the Conditional Overlay associated with the requested zoning change from GO to LR. These added prohibited uses are intended to improve compatibility with the surrounding residential area. Accordingly, we respectfully submit the following list for your approval as part of the Conditional Overlay to be included with the applicant’s request for LR rezoning at 1608 W 6th Street: The following uses are prohibited on the Property, as agreed upon by OWANA, the applicant, and the property owners: Alternative Financial Sales Club or Lodge College and University Facilities Communication Service Facilities Community Events Community Garden Community Recreation (Private) Community Recreation (Public) Consumer Convenience Services Consumer Repair Services Custom Manufacturing Hospital Services (Limited) Medical Offices exceeding 5,000 square feet gross floor area Medical Offices not exceeding 5,000 square feet gross floor area Off-Site Accessory Parking Pedicab Storage and Dispatch Pet Services Plant Nursery 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 91 of 2 Printing and Publishing Private Primary Educational Facilities Private Secondary Educational Facilities Safety Services Service Station Theater Urban Farm Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Stephen L. Amos Chair Old West Austin Neighborhood Association (OWANA) 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 92 of 2
10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 91 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 92 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 93 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 94 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 95 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 96 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 97 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 98 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 99 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 910 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 911 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 912 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 913 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 914 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 915 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 916 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 917 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 918 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 919 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 920 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 921 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 922 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 923 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 924 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 925 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 926 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 927 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 928 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 929 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 930 of 45 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District …
April 15, 2026 Mrs. Lauren Middleton-Pratt Director of Planning City of Austin 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, Texas 78752 Via Online Submittal re: Application for Rezoning; 22,651 sf, located at 1608 West 6th Street (the “Property”) Dear Mrs. Pratt: As Architect/Owner representative for the above-referenced Property, I respectfully submit the attached Application for Rezoning. The Property consists of a vacant building formerly used as an engineer’s office. The current zoning on the Property is General Office-Neighborhood Plan (GO-NP) as indicated on the attached map. The Application for Rezoning requests to change the zoning of this Property to Local Retail-Conditional Overlay-Neighborhood Plan (LR-CO-NP) with a restricted covenant that has been negotiated with OWANA and the adjacent neighbors, to allow for high-end restaurant use (not fast-food or drive-thru). The conditional overlay (CO) prohibits service station use of the site. Our proposed hours of operation are 5-10 pm, seven days a week. These hours should minimize any disturbance to most of our direct neighbors, who are primarily 9-5 offices. We also propose only 60 (+/-) seats so we can provide on- site parking for most of our customers. We currently have 5 restaurants in Austin, with one going up in Cedar Park, and have been good neighbors at all of those locations. The Property is located within the Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan, and we understand that a future land use map amendment is not required since OWANA does not have one, but we want to do whatever we can to be good neighbors. A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) is not required pursuant to the TIA Determination Form included within the attached Application. If you have any questions about this Application for Rezoning or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Respectfully submitted, Evan K Taniguchi, AIA Principal 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 91 of 2 10 C14-2026-0006 - Holly Wu W. 6th Street Restaurant; District 92 of 2
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT TERMINATION REVIEW SHEET CASE: DISTRICT: 9 C14-06-0117(RCT) – 1317 and 1405 East Riverside Drive (2008008550) C14-72-299(RCT) – 1317 and 1405 East Riverside Drive (4355; 1773) ADDRESS: 1317, 1405A, 1405B, and 1507 East Riverside Drive EXISTING ZONING: ERC (Neighborhood Mixed Use); GR-MU-CO REQUEST: The applicant is requesting to terminate two restrictive covenants for this property. SITE AREA: 1.108 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Schuler Family Trust of 1998 (Jean E. Schuler) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed termination of the public Restrictive Covenants. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 28, 2026: March 24, 2026: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO APRIL 28, 2026 [I. AHMED; F. MAXWELL – 2nd] (12-0) ONE VACANCY ON THE DIAS February 24, 2026: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO MARCH 24, 2026 [D. SKIDMORE; B. BEDROSIAN – 2nd] (12-0) ONE VACANCY ON THE DIAS January 27, 2026: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT TO FEBRUARY 24, 2026 [F. MAXWELL; A. POWELL – 2nd] (10-0) C. HANEY, N. BARRERA-RAMIREZ – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE DIAS 12 C14-06-0117(RCT) - 1317 and 1405 East Riverside Drive; District 91 of 25 C14-96-0127(RCT) Page 2 December 9, 2026: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT TO JANUARY 27, 2026 [F. MAXWELL; J. HILLER – 2nd] (10-0) A. WOODS, P. HOWARD – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE DIAS CITY COUNCIL ACTION: RESTRICTIVE COVENANT TERMINATION RECORDING NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The proposed Restrictive Covenant Termination area consists of approximately 1.108 acres and is located at the southeast corner of Interstate Highway (IH) 35 and East Riverside Drive. The portion of the property with frontage along IH 35 is currently undeveloped, while the portion along East Riverside Drive currently has two small one-story office buildings. Please refer to Exhibits A and B (Zoning Maps) and Exhibits C and D (Aerial Views). The applicant is requesting to terminate two public restrictive covenants that were recorded in 1972 and 2008. The Restrictive Covenants include various conditions related to sustainability requirements, limits on building heights and vehicle trips per day, fencing requirements and restrictions on access points. These conditions are no longer aligned with current City code or development standards. Please refer to Attachments A and B (Restrictive Covenants). Austin Transportation and Public Works has no objections to the applicant’s request to terminate the restrictive …
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT TERMINATION REVIEW SHEET CASE: DISTRICT: 9 C14-06-0117(RCT) – 1317 and 1405 East Riverside Drive (2008008550) C14-72-299(RCT) – 1317 and 1405 East Riverside Drive (4355; 1773) ADDRESS: 1317, 1405A, 1405B, and 1507 East Riverside Drive EXISTING ZONING: ERC (Neighborhood Mixed Use); GR-MU-CO REQUEST: The applicant is requesting to terminate two restrictive covenants for this property. SITE AREA: 1.108 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Schuler Family Trust of 1998 (Jean E. Schuler) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed termination of the public Restrictive Covenants. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 28, 2026: March 24, 2026: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO APRIL 28, 2026 [I. AHMED; F. MAXWELL – 2nd] (12-0) ONE VACANCY ON THE DIAS February 24, 2026: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO MARCH 24, 2026 [D. SKIDMORE; B. BEDROSIAN – 2nd] (12-0) ONE VACANCY ON THE DIAS January 27, 2026: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT TO FEBRUARY 24, 2026 [F. MAXWELL; A. POWELL – 2nd] (10-0) C. HANEY, N. BARRERA-RAMIREZ – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE DIAS 13 C14-72-299(RCT) - 1317 and 1405 East Riverside Drive; District 91 of 25 C14-96-0127(RCT) Page 2 December 9, 2026: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT TO JANUARY 27, 2026 [F. MAXWELL; J. HILLER – 2nd] (10-0) A. WOODS, P. HOWARD – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE DIAS CITY COUNCIL ACTION: RESTRICTIVE COVENANT TERMINATION RECORDING NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The proposed Restrictive Covenant Termination area consists of approximately 1.108 acres and is located at the southeast corner of Interstate Highway (IH) 35 and East Riverside Drive. The portion of the property with frontage along IH 35 is currently undeveloped, while the portion along East Riverside Drive currently has two small one-story office buildings. Please refer to Exhibits A and B (Zoning Maps) and Exhibits C and D (Aerial Views). The applicant is requesting to terminate two public restrictive covenants that were recorded in 1972 and 2008. The Restrictive Covenants include various conditions related to sustainability requirements, limits on building heights and vehicle trips per day, fencing requirements and restrictions on access points. These conditions are no longer aligned with current City code or development standards. Please refer to Attachments A and B (Restrictive Covenants). Austin Transportation and Public Works has no objections to the applicant’s request to terminate the restrictive …
From: Maria McGivney Arrellaga Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 2:21 PM To: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov> Cc: Maria McGivney Arrellaga ;; Sarah Coleman Subject: Comments for April 28 Hearing - CUP SPC-2026-0052A (Girls School) Heather, Please include the following statement presented by myself and James Sheih, representing neighbors adjacent to the Girls’ School - in reference to CUP - SPC-2026-0052A Dear Commissioners: There is an important clarification that needs to be part of the record regarding the above- mentioned CUP request. Much of what is being presented—both in terms of current operations on the ground and in the traffic analysis you are reviewing—reflects conditions where “active traffic management” is occurring. In other words, it assumes a level of coordination, staffing, and behavioral compliance that is not actually required or enforceable under the existing CUP. The neighborhood has also experienced what operations look like without that active management—when the site functions solely under what the CUP actually requires. And in those conditions, the impacts have not just been inconvenient; they have raised real safety concerns. There have been repeated conflicts, including arguments and yelling between parents and between parents and neighbors, as people try to navigate congestion and unclear right-of- way in a residential setting. That contrast is critical. Because it shows that the baseline conditions being relied upon are, at least in part, dependent on measures that are outside the scope of the current CUP and not enforceable by the City. If you want more detail regarding this issue, please contact James Shieh, james@realinternational.com, who lives directly across from the Girls’ School on Windsor. Sincerely, Maria Arrellaga, 2002 Bremen St. James Shieh, 2901 Windsor Rd. -----Original Message----- From: Mary Alice Lucas Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 2:16 PM To: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov> Subject: Resident opposition to permit request (the Girls School of Austin) RE: CUP CASE SPC-2026-0052A Dear Ms. Chaffin and Members of the Review Board, I am writing to formally oppose the request to increase student enrollment at The Girls School of Austin, located within 500 feet of our home. The streets surrounding the school—Bremen, Sharon, Horn, Griswold, and McCall—are already experiencing significant strain during daily drop-off and pick-up times. Traffic congestion is not only routine, but disruptive to the point that residents are, at times, unable to access or park in front of our own homes due to the volume of non-resident vehicles. Beyond inconvenience, this situation raises ongoing …
From: Carol Hawkins Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 4:56 PM To: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov> Subject: Girls' School's Desired Expansion/ Close neighbor case number SPC-2026-0052A To Whom it May Concern: I am blessed to have belonged to this neighborhood my whole life, my parents having bought the house and property where I currently live 78 yrs. ago! Which means my 3 siblings and I went to Casis, Dill, O.Henry, and Austin High. I have a warm place in my heart for the Girls' School just because we all just loved going to the old Minnie G. Dill School, only half a block from home! So I've been intimately acquainted with traffic problems at Windsor Rd. and Dormarion Lane my whole life long – and I'm now 80 yrs. old. Heavy, speeding traffic going both east and west on Windsor has been a problem my whole life but it's gotten far, FAR worse with each passing year since the Girls' School has been in operation. Getting off of and onto Dormarion has always been problematic at rush hours but now it's a challenge most of the day. In the early to mid-2000s the City of Austin allowed renovation of existing construction and building a 2nd, much LARGER DUPLEX at that corner with insufficient or non-existent off-street parking. Then the houses nextdoor to the north of the duplex at 2404 was allowed to be expanded with little or no off-street parking. A new McMansion was allowed to be built at 2406 Dormarion, similarly, with insufficient off-road parking. Then an extremely large McMansion was built at 2405 and folks opened a construction business out of the “new” duplex at the corner with numerous large trucks parking there, coming in and out all day long. This is to say that there's been a HORRIBLE bottleneck down at the corner of Windsor and Dormarion for almost 30 yrs. It is common to have 2 or 3 vehicles lined up, parked on both east and west sides of Dormarion at the corner of right up to the Windsor curb – bumpers PAST the STOP sign from the curb (parked illegally close to the flow of traffic). These seem to be parents, or maybe teachers? who dash across the street to the school, sometimes staying at the school for hours. Needless to say, pulling off of Dormarion into westbound traffic is a particular challenge. This happened any time …
From: Mary K Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 3:03 PM To: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov>; Mary K Subject: Girl's School of Austin 2000 McCall Rd Austin, TX 78703 April 28, 2026 Heather Chaffin heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov City of Austin case manager Dear Heather, My name is Mary Kung and I live directly opposite the Girl's School. I apologize for my late submission on this letter. Nevertheless, I'd like to write to communicate that I do not support the current proposed expansion plan as-is. My concerns revolve mainly around parking and traffic in the neighborhood. Increasing enrollment by 50 students is not a small number when we are speaking about a small neighborhood in Tarrytown. From what I understand the current proposed plan relies on active traffic mitigation to solve this concern. I would love to see more overall total parking spaces to accommodate the increase of 50 students and on-site school activities. The increase in enrollment could bring anywhere from 50 or more than 50 cars in the neighborhood! I'm not sure how McCall will be able to accommodate all of these cars for a queue line or parking. As-is, McCall is at best a 3 lane road. With most of this being public parking, cars can park on both sides and the road turns into a 1-lane road. I have personally seen this road completely blocked with no cars being able to pass through. What happens if emergency vehicles need to pass through? I myself have been blocked from exiting my driveway on several occasions. I do understand that active traffic mitigation can help alleviate this concern. However, please keep in mind that I have lived through both periods of active traffic mitigation and zero traffic mitigation. Zero traffic mitigation should never have happened because it was already agreed upon by the school and the neighborhood years ago. It's my experience that if the administration changes at the school and the active traffic mitigation agreement is not followed, it will be very difficult for the neighborhood to enforce it. Meanwhile, the enrollment will still remain at the higher number and the neighborhood is left to deal with dangerous traffic issues. 15 SPC-2026-0052A - Girls' School of Austin Conditional Use Permit; District 101 of 3 It is not only about traffic and access to emergency vehicles. Neighborhood kids have been hit. I have seen students and their parents crossing at all points on …
C20-2024-004 Citywide Density Bonus Program Public Comment as of Thursday, April 23, 2026 Prepared by Austin Planning Includes feedback and comments submitted to staff through various channels as of Thursday, April 23, 2026. 17 C20-2024-004 - Citywide Density Bonus1 of 15 4/23/26, 6:18 PM City of Austin, TX - Report Creation Project Survey Engagement VIEWS PARTICIPANTS RESPONSES COMMENTS SUBSCRIBERS 3,153 68 488 180 29 All participants All participants All Time Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statement: This summary of Austin's affordable housing needs reflects your experience with or your understanding of housing affordability in Austin. Moderately Agree Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Moderately Disagree 26 % 24 % 24 % 14 % 12 % 42 respondents https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/41666 1/4 17 C20-2024-004 - Citywide Density Bonus2 of 15 4/23/26, 6:18 PM City of Austin, TX - Report Creation Please rank the following priorities we've heard from Austinites regarding density programs in the order you think we should prioritize from 1 (highest priority) to 5 (lowest priority). Select and drag a priority into the "Next Priority" box to move it. You do not have to rank every priority. 76% 79% 72% 59% 55% Provide affordable housing in addition to a mix of other community benefits (public open space, ground-floor stores, civic/cultural spaces, bike lanes, transit amenities, Rank: 2.14 22 ✓ etc.). Be sensitive to the surrounding neighborhood context. Rank: 2.43 23 ✓ Be intentional about preserving existing affordable housing. Rank: 2.57 21 ✓ Offer a mix of income-restricted housing levels, not just deep affordability or only Rank: 2.82 17 ✓ moderate affordability. Tall buildings should be near transit; mid-rise and shorter buildings are more Rank: 3.69 16 ✓ appropriate farther from transit. 29 Respondents Existing density bonus programs in Austin generally aim to serve rental households at levels anywhere from 50% MFI ($66,900 for a 4-person household) up to 80% MFI ($104,200 for a 4-person household). The new Citywide Density Bonus Program would require a minimum of 10% of the proposed rental units to be affordable for households at 50% MFI or below, to match the area of greatest existing need in Austin. Do you agree with this approach to require units affordable at 50% MFI and below? Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree Moderately Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Moderately Disagree 36 % 22 % 14 % 14 % 14 % 36 respondents https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/41666 2/4 17 …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE HISPANIC LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026, 6:00 PM CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by remotely, contact Christi Vitela at christi.vitela@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2792. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Amanda Afifi, Chair Dulce Castañeda Andrea Flores Johanna Moya Fábregas Lyssette Galvan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Yesenia Ramos, Vice Chair Brian Peña Jesús Perales Elizabeth Morales Melissa Ruiz The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on March 24, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding the recently approved budget recommendations and next steps for them. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Conduct officer elections for Vice Chair 4. Conduct officer elections for Chair WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the Arts and Culture Working Group regarding follow-up on a meeting with the the approved budget Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment about recommendations. 6. Update from the Immigration Working Group regarding meeting with Councilmember Velásquez. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Christi Vitela at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission, please contact Christi Vitela at 512-974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov.
Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission March 24, 2026 HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 24, 2026 The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Ramos called the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Yesenia Ramos, Vice Chair Melissa Ruiz Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Amanda Afifi, Chair Dulce Castañeda Andrea Flores Lyssette Galvan Elizabeth Morales Jesús Perales PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Raquel Rivera Hector Ordaz Luis Ordaz APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on February 24, 2026. The minutes from the meeting on February 24, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Perales’ motion, Commissioner Castañeda’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Moya Fábregas and Peña were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on the Austin Equity and Inclusion Office’s Levers of Economic Mobility Index. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., Austin Equity and Inclusion, and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. 1 Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission March 24, 2026 The presentation was made by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., Austin Equity and Inclusion, and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. 3. Presentation by Communities in Schools of Central Texas regarding an economic mobility study and the impact of the organization on area students’ quality of life. The presentation was made by Analleli Lopez Tavera and Katy Ayala, parent participants in the Communities in Schools of Central Texas services. 4. Discussion regarding Austin Budget & Organizational Excellence questions for Boards and Commissions presented at the February JIC Meeting. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the FY 2026-27 Budget for Expanding Digital Literacy and Technology Career Pathways. The motion to approve the recommendation to Council regarding the FY 2026-27 Budget for Expanding Digital Literacy and Technology Career Pathways was approved on Commissioner Morales’ motion, Commissioner Flores’ second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Moya Fábregas and Peña were absent. 6. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the FY 2026-27 Budget for Supporting Maternal Services. The motion to approve the recommendation to Council regarding the FY 2026-27 Budget for Supporting Maternal Services was approved on …
Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission March 24, 2026 HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 24, 2026 The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Ramos called the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Yesenia Ramos, Vice Chair Melissa Ruiz Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Amanda Afifi, Chair Dulce Castañeda Andrea Flores Lyssette Galvan Elizabeth Morales Jesús Perales PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Raquel Rivera Hector Ordaz Luis Ordaz APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on February 24, 2026. The minutes from the meeting on February 24, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Perales’ motion, Commissioner Castañeda’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Moya Fábregas and Peña were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on the Austin Equity and Inclusion Office’s Levers of Economic Mobility Index. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., Austin Equity and Inclusion, and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. 1 Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission March 24, 2026 The presentation was made by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., Austin Equity and Inclusion, and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. 3. Presentation by Communities in Schools of Central Texas regarding an economic mobility study and the impact of the organization on area students’ quality of life. The presentation was made by Analleli Lopez Tavera and Katy Ayala, parent participants in the Communities in Schools of Central Texas services. 4. Discussion regarding Austin Budget & Organizational Excellence questions for Boards and Commissions presented at the February JIC Meeting. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the FY 2026-27 Budget for Expanding Digital Literacy and Technology Career Pathways. The motion to approve the recommendation to Council regarding the FY 2026-27 Budget for Expanding Digital Literacy and Technology Career Pathways was approved on Commissioner Morales’ motion, Commissioner Flores’ second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Moya Fábregas and Peña were absent. 6. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the FY 2026-27 Budget for Supporting Maternal Services. The motion to approve the recommendation to Council regarding the FY 2026-27 Budget for Supporting Maternal Services was approved on …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026, AT 12:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Forestry Committee may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nicole Corona, 512-974-3146, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Richard Brimer, Chair Isabella Changsut Annie Fierro Justin Fleury Martin Luecke 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 Urban Forestry Committee Regular Meeting on December 1, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Urban Forest Replenishment Fund. Presented by Emily King, Urban Forester, Management Services. Staff briefing regarding the Youth Forestry Council. Presented by Britney Huynh, Program Development Coordinator, Management Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion of Windsor Park Neighborhood Association's Shade the Streets initiative. Presented by Commissioner Luecke. 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 Nicole Corona at Austin Watershed Protection, at 512-974-3146, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Environmental Commission, please contact Nicole Corona at 512- 974-3146, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026, AT 3:00 P.M. CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the College Student 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 Abrianna Citta, 210-232-4773, abrianna.citta01@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Andrew Lyon, Chair, Austin Community College Elisha Mac Gregor, Austin Community College Sage Zuniga, Austin Community College Mekides Guta, Concordia University Lorian Lopez, Concordia University Aidyn Ogle, Concordia University Aidan Cournoyer, University of Texas at Austin Carson Domey, University of Texas at Austin Kritika Ramesh, University of Texas at Austin Caleb Brizuela, Vice Chair, Huston-Tillotson University Camila Colin, St. Edward’s University Caroline Schilling, St. Edward’s University 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 College Student Commission Regular meeting on March 6, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on recommendations 20260306-002 and 20260306-003 updates. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Approve a recommendation to Council on Student Housing Needs. Conduct officer elections for Chair and Vice Chair. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 5. 6. 7. Update from TRANSPORTATION working group on their priorities. Update from MENTAL HEALTH working group on their priorities. Update from HOUSING working group on their work around student housing availability. 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 Dr. Chiquita Eugene at the Youth Initiatives Office, at chiquita.eugene@austintexas.gov or (512-972- 5003) to request service or for additional information. For more information on the College Student Commission, please contact Dr. Chiquita Eugene at (512-972-5003).
COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Friday, March 6, 2026 COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026 The College Student Commission convened in a Regular meeting on 6, March, 2026, at 301 W 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Chair Lyon called the College Student Commission Meeting to order at 3:09 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Andrew Lyon, Carson Domey, Mekides Guta, Sage Zuniga Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Aidan Cournoyer, Lorian Lopez, Elisha MacGregor, Caroline Schilling PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the College Student Commission Regular Meeting on January 9, 2026 The minutes from the College Student Commission regular meeting on January 9, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Domey’s motion, Commissioner Zuniga’s second on a 8- 0 vote. Commissioners Brizuela, Colin, Ogle, and Ramesh were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Approve a recommendation to Council on 6th Street Micromobility Lanes. The motion to approve the recommendation to Council to improve 6th Street micromobility lanes was approved on Commissioner Zuniga’s motion, Commissioner Guta’s second on a 8-0 vote. Commissioners Brizuela, Colin, Ogle, and Ramesh were absent. Approve a recommendation to Council on the UNO (University Neighborhood Overlay) Amendments and Student Housing. The motion to approve the recommendation to Council approve UNO updates and conduct a Citywide Student Housing Needs Assessment was approved on Commissioner Domey’s motion, Commissioner Guta’s second on a 8-0 vote. Commissioners Brizuela, Colin, Ogle, and Ramesh were absent. 1 COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Friday, March 6, 2026 WORKING GROUP UPDATES Update from Transportation working group regarding their priorities. The update was given by Chair Lyon. Update from Mental Health working group regarding their priorities. The update was given by Chair Lyon. Update from Housing working on their work around student housing availability. The update was given by Chair Lyon. Chair Lyon adjourned the meeting at 3:33 p.m. without objection. 2
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL College Student Commission Recommendation Number 20260428-003: UNO Amendments and Student Housing WHEREAS, the City of Austin both historically and in the present day continues to have a young college student population that is greater than or equal to approximately 100,000 students; and WHEREAS, housing affordability has become an increasingly significant challenge for college students across the City of Austin, particularly for the majority of students at major Austin-area colleges and universities, including the University of Texas at Austin, Austin Community College, St. Edward’s University, Huston-Tillotson University, and Concordia University Texas, who, due to limited on-campus housing capacity, rely on the private rental market for housing during the academic year; and WHEREAS, 48% of renters in District 9, including the area of West Campus, are “rent-burdened,” where a tenant spends more than 30% of their monthly income on housing; and WHEREAS, students attending institutions located near central Austin, including The University of Texas at Austin, Huston-Tillotson University, and Austin Community College’s Highland and Rio Grande campuses, face additional heightened housing pressures due to rising rents, limited supply, and competition with non-student renters; and WHEREAS, student-oriented rental housing in Austin has experienced substantial rent increases in recent years, disproportionately impacting students who rely on fixed financial aid packages, part-time employment, or family support; and WHEREAS, the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) area, particularly West Campus, experiences uniquely intense housing demand due to its proximity to The University of Texas at Austin, resulting in rental prices that significantly exceed the Austin citywide median and serve as a benchmark for influencing student housing costs more broadly; and WHEREAS, rising rents in central Austin neighborhoods have contributed to the displacement of students attending institutions without large on-campus housing availability, including Austin Community College and Huston-Tillotson University, forcing many students to seek housing farther from campus and increasing transportation costs and commute times; and WHEREAS, students at smaller and private institutions such as St. Edward’s University and Concordia University Texas face similar affordability pressures, as limited on-campus housing availability and surrounding neighborhood zoning constraints restrict access to lower-cost off-campus options; and WHEREAS, these affordability challenges affect students across institutional types, including community colleges, public universities, and private universities, demonstrating that student housing insecurity is a citywide issue not confined to a single campus or neighborhood; and WHEREAS, land-use and zoning policies such as the University Neighborhood Overlay play a critical role in shaping housing …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE 2026 BOND ELECTION ADVISORY TASK FORCE MONDAY, April 27, 2026, AT 2:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force may be participating by video conference. 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 Hernandez, 512-974-7644, nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT MEMBERS: Mary Hager, Chair Ana Aguirre Nicole Conley Richard DePalma Robert Fiedler Donald Jackson Noelita Lugo Luke Metzger Kenneth Standley Ben Suddaby Heyden Walker Frances Jordan, Vice Chair Tina Cannon Charles Curry JC Dwyer Jeremiah Hendricks Andrew Kogler Garry Merritt Katrina Miller Rachel Stone David Sullivan Kaiba White AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force Regular Called meeting April 13, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion of the revised and updated Working Group recommendations. Discussion of the Policy recommendations to be included in the Bond Election Advisory Task Force final recommendation. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Approve the revised and updated Working Group recommendations. Approve the Policy recommendations to be included in the Bond Election Advisory Task Force final recommendation. Approve revisions to 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force Work Plan. 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 Nicole Hernandez at Austin Capital Delivery Services Department, at 512-974-7644 and nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force, please contact Nicole Hernandez at 512-974-7644 or nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD APRIL 27, 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/n6jqzWj5fv or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Stephanie Bazan (D-5), Chair Kathryn Flowers (D-4), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Pedro Villalobos (D-2) Nicole Merritt (D-3) Luai Abou-Emara (D-6) Diane Kearns-Osterweil (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) AGENDA Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Ted Eubanks (D-10) Lane Becker (Mayor) 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 March 23, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for the Austin Watershed Protection salamander team. (Sponsors: Bazan, Flowers) Presenter(s): Nathan Bendik, Conservation Program Supervisor, Austin Watershed Protection. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council that the Parks and Recreation Board supports the Gus Garcia District Park Vision Plan. (Sponsors: Bazan, Flowers) Presenter(s): Charles Mabry, Project Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation. Presentation, discussion, and approve recommendations to the Austin City Council regarding the proposed 2026 General Obligation Bond. (Sponsors: Bazan, Flowers) Presenter(s): Alyssa Tharrett, Project Management Supervisor and Liana Kallivoka, Assistant Director, Austin Parks and Recreation. Page 1 of 2 5. 6. 7. Discussion and approve an amendment to the Parks and Recreation Board by-laws to remove the Contracts and Concessions Committee. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council that City staff should conduct community engagement related to Perry Park prior to renewing the park use agreement with North Austin Soccer Alliance. (Sponsors: Eubanks, Abou-Emara) Conduct officer elections for Chair and Vice Chair of the Parks and Recreation Board. STAFF BRIEFINGS 8. 9. …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES MARCH 23, 2026 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MARCH 23, 2026 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on MARCH 23, 2026 at 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Bazan called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker Ted Eubanks, Diane Kearns- Osterweil, Nicole Merritt, Pedro Villalobos. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Kathryn Flowers (joined at 9:09 p.m.), Jennifer Franklin. Board Members Absent: Luai Abou-Emara, Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Monica Guzman - GAVA Teresa Rivera – Splash Pad at Gus Garcia Rec Center Kayla Reese - APF Holly Reed - TTC Concerns Robin Tsang - Perry Park Soccer Issues Ozias Tsang - Perry Park Soccer Issues Jude Tsang - Perry Park Soccer Issues Carson Buckner - Bridge Lacrosse Mark May - TTC Concerns Patrick Ywong - Leash Laws APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of February 23, 2026. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of February 23, 2026 was approved on Board Member Villalobos’ motion, Board Merritt’s second on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Flowers, Board Members Abou-Emara, Orme and Taylor absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for the Austin Parks and Recreation Land Management Team. Page 1 of 4 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES MARCH 23, 2026 Matt McCaw, Environmental Conservation Program Manager; Amanda Ross, Natural Resources Division Manager; and Jodi Jay, Assistant Director, Austin Parks and Recreation gave a presentation and answered questions on gas powered equipment, prescribed burns, prickly poppy, biodiversity in natural lands, land management tools, cave collaboration committee, The motion to approve letters of support for the Austin Parks and Recreation Land Management Team was approved on Board Member Villalobos’ motion, Board Merritt’s second on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Flowers, Board Members Abou-Emara, Orme and Taylor absent. 3. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve 15,368 sq. ft. of permanent Transmission Line use within parkland at Edward Rendon Sr. Metro Park at Festival Beach. Total Mitigation to be paid by Austin Energy is $2,414,240. Dave Tomczyszyn, Vice President of Electrical System Engineering and Mac Kammerer, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, Austin Energy gave a presentation …
Salamander Conservation Program Austin Watershed Protection Nathan F. Bendik Conservation Program Supervisor Jollyville Plateau Salamander Edwards Aquifer (northern) Barton Springs Salamander Barton Springs Salamander Barton Springs Austin Blind Salamander Contributing zone Edwards Aquifer (Barton Springs recharge zone) Barton Springs Pool Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) • Describes conservation measures that mitigate and minimize harm to federally protected salamanders • Requirement of City’s federal permit; allows us to operate Barton Springs Pool (endangered species habitat) • Implemented in 1998; renewed in 2013 • Permit expires in 2033 (City will likely renew) Figure 1. Location of the four major springs of the Barton Springs group. Upper Barton Spring Eliza Spring Old Mill/Sunken Garden Spring Major Elements of HCP • Habitat protection (e.g., limited pool drawdowns) • Habitat management (water level adjustments, sediment removal) • Assurance colony (Austin Salamander Conservation Center) • Habitat restoration (Eliza Spring Daylighting, Sunken Garden) • Population monitoring and research (are we meeting biological goals of HCP?) • Barton Springs Zone Spill Response Plan • Conservation Fund Pool drawdown after flood intact pipe work area gravel placed after removal Captive Breeding Population • Austin Salamander Conservation Center • Refugium populations to preserve gene diversity in case extinct in wild Before After Habitat restoration: Eliza Daylighting in 2017 “stream” “pool” Eliza survey Underwater view 1997 salamander survey crew First stream salamanders Added smaller substrate Daylit stream starts flowing Questions/comments Nathan.Bendik@austintexas.gov 512-974-2040
Gustavo "Gus" L. Garcia District Park Vision Plan Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Request for Recommendation on Approval Austin Parks and Recreation | April 27, 2026 Presented By: Charles Mabry, Project Manager Gus Garcia Park Today Located at 1201 E. Rundberg Site Character 47-acre District Park Site slopes down to Little Walnut Creek Wooded Floodplain Current Amenities 20,000sf Recreation Center Playground, Fitness Equipment Picnic Pavilion Two Multi-Use Fields Community Garden Lighted Basketball Court Granite Trails Fiskville Cemetery Dobie Middle School 2 Existing Draft Vision Plan Existing Draft Vision Plan Developed in 2008 Coincided with the Development of the Recreation Center Not Formally Approved Why Update Document Current Park Amenities Update Future Amenities Communicate Proposed Future Improvements Bond, Grant Opportunities Opportunity for Community Feedback Formal Approval by APR 3 Vision Plan Development Process Summer 2025 – Develop New Draft Plan Review Historical Community Feedback Review Current Park Amenities October 2025 – Community Engagement Round 1 October 2025 – Develop Final Draft Vision Plan Late October - November 2025 – Community Engagement Round 2 Spring 2026 – Approve Vision Plan 4 Community Feedback Round 1 Survey – October 2025 Display Board at Recreation Center Saturday Pop-up Event Meeting with Advisory Board 48 Survey Responses “Nature trails, aquatic facilities, volleyball courts would be a huge asset to the neighborhood.” “Great variety of facilities” Round 2 Survey – October - November 2025 Updated Display Board at Recreation Center Presentation at Halloween Event 33 Comment Cards “I like it all and hope it will be completely done as proposed.” “I propose a (sic) amazing dog park for both small & Big (sic) dogs with dog fountain” 5 Draft Final Vision Plan Plan Changes Expanded Formal and Nature Trails (1, 10) Relocated Sports Courts (2) Relocated Aquatic Center (3) Relocated Amphitheater (4) Relocated Sand Volleyball Courts (5) Expanded Picnic Areas (6) Added Multi-Use Field (7) Relocated Dog Off-Leash Area (8) New Senior Center Wing (9) Preserve Woodland and Floodplain 6 Action Request Recommendation on the approval of the Gustavo ‘Gus’ L. Garcia District Park Vision Plan. Next Steps Director Approval of the …
2026 Bond Program Update Austin Parks and Recreation | April 27, 2026 Liana Kallivoka, PhD, PE, LEED Fellow, Assistant Director Alyssa Tharrett, RA, NCARB, Project Management Supervisor Bond Election Advisory Task Force (BEATF) Schedule We Are Here August 2025 September 2025 October 2025 November 2025 December 2025 January 2026 February 2026 March 2026 April 2026 Departments Present to Working Groups BEATF Mtg 8.25.25 Scoring Matrix Shared with BEATF & Departments BEATF Mtg 9.22.25 BEATF Mtg 10.27.25 BEATF led Listening Sessions BEATF Mtg 11.17.25 City Matrix scores provided GIS Map BEATF Mtg 12.15.25 Working Group Closed Meetings Bond Capacity Update Phase III Survey Staff Initial Proposal 2 BEATF Mtgs 1.12.26 1.26.26 Working Groups Present to BEATF Phase III Open House Events BEATF Mtgs 2.9.26 2.23.26 BEATF Mtgs 3.9.26 3.23.26 BEATF Mtg 4.13.26 4.27.26 BEATF recommen- dation to Mayor and City Council 5.4.26 2 $410 million bond package recommended Parkland Acquisition 2025 Key Milestones July 31, 2025 Memo to Mayor and Council with Initial Project Request List – 2026 Bond Development Update for Parks and Recreation projects $3.87 billion total city bond package recommendation August thru December 2025 Internal Project Review Board reviewed and prioritized citywide bond projects / programs Austin Parks and Recreation presented to Bond Election Advisory Task Force (BEATF) Parkland and Open Space Working Group Austin Parks and Recreation Bond Proposition July 31, 2025 APR Staff Bond Recommendation Building Renovation and Replacements Recreation and Senior Center Improvements Parkland Infrastructure Aquatics Parkland Improvements $85M $100M $55M $40M $60M $70M TOTAL $410M 3 2026 Key Milestones January 14, 2026 Financial Services recommends a maximum $750M 2026 bond package at the Audit and Finance Committee January 21, 2026 Memo to Mayor and Council with 2026 Bond Initial Draft Staff Project Recommendation $140 million bond package recommended for Parks and Recreation projects $700 million total city bond package recommendation Austin Parks and Recreation Bond Proposition Jan. 21, 2026 (CDS) Staff Initial Recommendation Building Renovation and Replacements Parkland Acquisition Recreation and Senior Center Improvements Parkland Infrastructure Aquatics Parkland Improvements $55M $40M $10M $5M $15M $15M TOTAL $140M 4 2026 Key Milestones February 17 thru 28, 2026 Five community open house events and bond survey; summary: Prioritize Improving Existing Infrastructure Over Building New Parks, recreation, and cultural facilities have the largest share of feedback and consistent support …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 BYLAWS OF THE Parks and Recreation Board ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the board is Parks & Recreation Board. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The purpose and duties of the board are as follows: (A) The board shall advise city council and the city manager regarding: the acquisition, development, improvement, equipment, programming, and maintenance of all land and facilities managed by the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Austin; the purchase of additional land be managed by the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. (B) The board shall outline a general plan of development for land, facilities, and programs. The board may submit the plan to the Planning Commission and the City Manager for detail development, and the City Manager may then submit the plan to the City Council for approval as may be required by Code. (C) The board shall promote close cooperation between the City and all private members of the public, institutions, and agencies interested in or conducting recreational activities, so that all recreational resources within the City may be coordinated to secure the greatest general public welfare. (D) The board shall perform other duties as prescribed by the City Code or as directed by the City Council. ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP. (A) The board is composed of eleven members appointed by the city council. (B) A member serves at the pleasure of the city council. (C) Board members serve for a term of four years beginning March 1st on the year of appointment. (D) An individual board member may not act in an official capacity or speak on behalf of the board except through the action of a majority of the board in which the board identifies who is authorized to speak and identifies the actions the individual board member is authorized to take or topics on which the individual board member is entitled to speak. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 BYLAWS OF THE Parks and Recreation Board ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the board is Parks & Recreation Board. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The purpose and duties of the board are as follows: (A) The board shall advise city council and the city manager regarding: the acquisition, development, improvement, equipment, programming, and maintenance of all land and facilities managed by the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Austin; the purchase of additional land be managed by the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. (B) The board shall outline a general plan of development for land, facilities, and programs. The board may submit the plan to the Planning Commission and the City Manager for detail development, and the City Manager may then submit the plan to the City Council for approval as may be required by Code. (C) The board shall promote close cooperation between the City and all private members of the public, institutions, and agencies interested in or conducting recreational activities, so that all recreational resources within the City may be coordinated to secure the greatest general public welfare. (D) The board shall perform other duties as prescribed by the City Code or as directed by the City Council. ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP. (A) The board is composed of eleven members appointed by the city council. (B) A member serves at the pleasure of the city council. (C) Board members serve for a term of four years beginning March 1st on the year of appointment. (D) An individual board member may not act in an official capacity or speak on behalf of the board except through the action of a majority of the board in which the board identifies who is authorized to speak and identifies the actions the individual board member is authorized to take or topics on which the individual board member is entitled to speak. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 …
Community PARKnerships FY25 Update Austin Parks and Recreation | 4.27.2026 Collage photo credits left to right: The Trail Conservancy (TTC), Pease Park Conservancy, TTC, Austin Parks Foundation (APF), City of Austin, Downtown Austin Alliance, Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy, APF Policy direction | Parks and Recreation Community PARKnerships Program Council Adopted Austin Parks and Recreation Long Range Plan | 2020 Partners included in 20+ sub-strategies across all 5 citywide strategies Sub-strategy E.5: Develop a clear organizational framework for APR partnerships that is equitable, supportive of APR's mission and goals, and is regularly evaluated to track and monitor impacts and outcomes. City Council Resolution No. 20200312-041 | 2020 Work with parks nonprofit partners to create opportunities for partnership agreements that benefit the community and to outline roles and responsibilities between those groups and APR City Council Resolution No. 20241121-072 | 2024 Explore additional funding strategies for APR, including Public/Private Partnerships (PPPs) and expanding the Community PARKnerships Program City Manager FY26 Priority Goal | 2026 Explore revenue generating funding alternatives in order to secure long-term funding strategies that reduce sole reliance on the general fund to close existing funding gaps in operating and capital functions. Photo credits left to right: Fruitful Commons, The Trail Conservancy, City of Austin (of 4ATX Foundation activity) 2 Community PARKnerships approach Support partners and community in navigating City processes Streamline partner intake, communication, and ensure consistency in approach Ensure compliance with City requirements, procedures, and oversight Align partnerships with City plans, priorities, and Council direction Facilitate cross-department and partner collaboration Track, measure, and communicate impact Recognize and amplify community efforts Promote a culture of collaboration, transparency, and shared stewardship of public spaces 3 Austin PARKners framework PARKner Resource Library Monthly PARKner News newsletter Required safety and City policy trainings Optional Lunch & Learn’s Photo credits left to right: City of Austin, Erika Rich for TreeFolks, Austin Parks Foundation, 4ATX Foundation 4 Types of PARKnership agreements MOU: Memorandum of Understanding Ex: Ecology Action Partnership B agreement Ex: Fruitful Commons (in draft – current PIMA) PIA: Parkland Improvement Agreement Ex: Mile Zero Trailhead with Hill Country Conservancy POMA: Park Operations and Maintenance Agreements Ex: The Trail Conservancy Not PARKnerships agreements Event contracts Service contracts Ex: TreeFolks contracts …
Appendix - Resolution No. 20241121-072 Non-profit Report “An annual report…that includes the following: A list of existing public-private partnership or PARKnership agreements, as well as the status of any partnerships or agreements under negotiation.” Managed by Community PARKnerships Partner Organization Agreement(s) & Contract(s) Parkland Location(s) Austin Parks Foundation - Partner adheres to City standards and processes for any activities on public land - Partnership B agreement in discussion - Multiple PIAs in development (EastLink Trail, Onion Creek All Abilities Playground) Various Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club - MOU with APR - Partner adheres to City standards and processes for any activities on public land Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park, others Barton Springs Conservancy - Agreement to provide additional funding for bathhouse restoration (including donor recognition) and to carry out stewardship activities - Partner adheres to City standards and processes for any activities on public land Barton Springs Municipal Pool City Parks Alliance MOU for the 2026 Greater & Greener Conference Downtown Austin Parks (Downtown Austin Alliance) - Partner adheres to City standards and processes for any activities on public land - Republic Square Agreement - Multiple PIAs in development (EastLink Trail, Onion Creek All Abilities Playground, West Austin Park Overlook) N/A Various Ecology Action - MOU with APR - Partner adheres to City standards and processes for any activities on public land Roy G Guerrero Activity Notes Education Ecological restoration Infrastructure Programming Stewardship Programming Stewardship Infrastructure Fund Development Stewardship National Park Advocacy and Support Education Ecological restoration Infrastructure Programming Stewardship Ecological restoration Stewardship 1 Appendix - Resolution No. 20241121-072 Non-profit Report Managed by Community PARKnerships Partner Organization Agreement(s) & Contract(s) Fruitful Commons - PIA for Phase 2 of Festival Beach Food Forest executed 2025 - Partnership B agreement in development Parkland Location(s) Activity Notes Festival Beach Food Forest (Edward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach), Grand Meadow Neighborhood Park, others Community agriculture Ecological restoration Programming Stewardship Hill Country Conservancy - 2012 MOU for design, construction, and stewardship of the VCT (prior to 2021 policy) - 2024 PIA for Mile Zero Trailhead of VCT in Zilker Park Violet Crown Trail, others Keep Austin Beautiful - None with APR; partner adheres to City standards and processes for any activities on public land - Service contracts with Austin Resource Recovery and Austin Watershed Protection Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics MOU with APR Pease Park Conservancy 2023 Park Operations and Maintenance …
Community PARKnerships FY25 Year in Review Collage photo credits (left to right): 1. Courtesy of The Trail Conservancy (TTC) | 2. Courtesy of Pease Park Conservancy | 3. By Limelight Imaging, courtesy of Limelight Imaging and TTC | 4. Courtesy of Austin Parks Foundation (APF) | 6. Courtesy of Downtown Austin Alliance | 7. Courtesy of Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy | 8. Courtesy of APF Community PARKnerships brings Austin Parks and Recreation and community together to improve and celebrate Austin parks. The program cultivates partnerships with community groups, nonprofits, City of Austin departments, and other organizations that share Austin Parks and Recreation’s values and goals. Opportunities to steward and propose improvements to parks empower the community to actively participate in their development and care. When Austin Parks and Recreation teams up with these park advocates, we can do more for Austin parks. Together, we expand access to nature and recreation spaces, enrich the experience of park visitors, and take better care of parks. APR’s fiscal year 2025 (FY25) ran October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. 2 Table of Contents Alignment with City Plans ............................................................................................................................................... 4 Interdepartmental Partnerships ................................................................................................................................... 7 Awards & Recognition ........................................................................................................................................................ 8 Integrating Racial Equity ................................................................................................................................................ 10 Austin PARKners ..................................................................................................................................................................12 PARKner Program Resources .................................................................................................................................. 13 Partnership A | Partnerships for Public Purpose ......................................................................................... 17 Partnership B | Project & Program Partnerships ........................................................................................ 36 Partnership C | Community Stewardship ....................................................................................................... 38 Partnership D | Emerging or One-Time Partnerships............................................................................... 40 Community Activated Park Project (CAPP) Program .....................................................................................41 CAPP Collaborators ..................................................................................................................................................... 42 CAPP Implementation Highlights ........................................................................................................................ 44 Adopt-A-Park Program .................................................................................................................................................. 46 Community Stewardship of Parkland .................................................................................................................... 47 It’s My Park Day ............................................................................................................................................................. 49 Parkland Stewardship Plans .................................................................................................................................. 50 School Parks ........................................................................................................................................................................ 53 School Modernization and Joint-Interest Campuses.............................................................................. 53 Leave No Trace - Pet Waste & Off-Leash Campaign ............................................................................... 54 Nature Play ............................................................................................................................................................................ 55 Infrastructure .................................................................................................................................................................. 55 Policy + Procedures ..................................................................................................................................................... 56 Education + Training .................................................................................................................................................... 56 Material Procurement ................................................................................................................................................. 57 Programming + Park Activation ........................................................................................................................... 58 Cities Connecting Children to Nature (CCCN) .................................................................................................. 60 Green School Parks .......................................................................................................................................................61 Nature Play, Emerging Green Leaders (EGL) ................................................................................ 65 OLE (Outdoor Learning Environments) Austin ............................................................................................. 63 Nature Smart Libraries .............................................................................................................................................. 64 Special Projects .................................................................................................................................................................. 65 wkrm | Volunteer Coordination Project ........................................................................................................... 65 Trust for Public Land | Park Stewardship Learning Cohort ................................................................. 66 Design Workshop Foundation | Community Capacity Building Initiative .................................... 66 PARKnership Pop-Ups ................................................................................................................................................ 67 City Parks Alliance | Greater & …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20260427-3 Date: April 27, 2026 Subject: Gus Garcia District Park Vision Plan Motioned By: Kathryn Flowers Seconded By: Luai Abou-Emara Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends approval of the Gus Garcia District Park Master Plan as presented. Vote: 10-0 For: Stephanie Bazan, Kathryn Flowers, Luai Abou-Emara, Lane Becker, Ted Eubanks, Jennifer Franklin, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme, Pedro Villalobos. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Kim Taylor. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Austin Parks and Recreation.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20260427-4 Date: April 27, 2026 Subject: 2026 Bond Program Recommendation for Austin Parks and Recreation Motioned By: Pedro Villalobos Seconded By: Kathryn Flowers Recommendation WHEREAS, bond programs are a primary source of capital funding for Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) projects, including pool replacements, land acquisition, new park development, recreation and senior centers, and other capital improvements; WHEREAS, the most recent parks-focused bond proposition was Proposition C in 2018, which provided $149 million for parks in 2018, and the anticipated 2024 bond cycle was delayed; WHEREAS, APR has substantially assigned and spent its 2018 bond funding, while maintaining only modest contingency funds for urgent failures that may arise before new bond funds could be received if a 2026 bond is approved by voters; WHEREAS, APR staff conducted a department-wide capital needs exercise that identified approximately $1.4 billion in capital improvement needs, and staff subsequently developed a supportable proposal of approximately $410 million based on departmental capacity, urgency, and market conditions; WHEREAS, current citywide bond discussions contemplate a total bond package substantially below that amount, including scenarios around $750 million total citywide, requiring APR needs to be scaled accordingly; WHEREAS, APR staff have outlined multiple funding scenarios between $140 and $250 million dollars, where lower-dollar scenarios largely fund emergency repairs, critical system failures, and limited high-priority projects rather than meaningful expansion of park and recreation assets; WHEREAS, lower-dollar scenarios are also burdened by the potential need to fund the Central Maintenance Complex, estimated at roughly $50 million to $80 million, due in part to uncertainty related to the Oracle land swap and the adequacy of replacement maintenance facilities; WHEREAS, the City’s aquatics system includes multiple pools that have reached or exceeded their expected useful life, and at least two facilities were already identified as critical failures in the 2018 aquatics assessment, and under lower-funded bond scenarios the Department would be limited largely to emergency responses rather than proactive replacement, increasing the risk of pool failures and extended closures before construction funding is available; WHEREAS, a funding level of $250 million would allow the Department to move beyond emergency stabilization and support critical projects across the parks system, including senior centers, recreation facilities, aquatics, neighborhood and district parks, trails, electrification, and parkland acquisition; THEREFORE, the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board (PARB) recommends that Austin City Council should: 1 of 3 1. Advance a 2026 bond …
To: Parks and Recreation Board Members MEMORANDUM Through: Jesús Aguirre, MBA, CPRE, Director, Austin Parks and Recreation From: Liana Kallivoka, PhD, PE, LEED Fellow, Assistant Director Alyssa Tharrett, RA, NCARB, Project Management Supervisor Austin Parks and Recreation Date: April 27, 2026 Subject: Austin Parks and Recreation 2026 Bond Update The purpose of this memorandum is to provide an update on Austin Parks and Recreation’s 2026 general obligation bond development process since the previous memorandum to the Parks and Recreation Board sent on August 4, 2025 and provide updated staff recommendations. On July 31, 2025, the City issued a memorandum with each department’s preliminary ranked program / project recommendations for the 2026 Bond. This preliminary list included all city department included a $410 million recommendation for the parks and recreation 2026 bond programs as outlined in the table below. totaling $3.87 billion, which recommendations July 31, 2025 Parks and Recreation Recommendations Bond Program Building Renovation and Replacement Program Amount $85 million Parkland Acquisition Program $100 million Recreation and Senior Center Improvements Program Infrastructure $55 million $40 million Description Funding for renovation/rehabilitation or replacement of APR maintenance facilities and assets. Funding for the acquisition of land, such as destination parks in park-deficient areas, greenways and corridors for increased trail connectivity. Funding for renovations and rehabilitations to existing APR senior and recreation centers and assets. Funding for improvements to playscapes, trails, parking lots, roadways, athletic fields and facilities, and City cemeteries. Date: Subject: April 27, 2026 Austin Parks and Recreation 2026 Bond Update Aquatics $60 million Parkland Improvements $70 million $410 million Funding for renovations and rehabilitations to existing City pools. Funding for development of existing City parks, greenbelts, or the downtown squares. TOTAL Throughout the fall of 2025, Austin Parks and Recreation presented details, including example projects, for each bond program recommendation to the Bond Election Advisory Task Force (BEATF) Parkland and Open Space Working Group. These included presentations on parkland improvement and infrastructure programs, building renovation / replacement, recreation and senior center improvements, aquatics programs, and parkland acquisitions. Bond Process Update and Initial Staff (Capital Delivery Services) Recommendations: On January 21, 2026, a memorandum to Mayor and Council was issued to provide an initial staff draft recommendation for the 2026 bond. As outlined in the memo, work performed throughout the fall and winter of 2025 included a public input process, Bond Election Advisory Task Force (BEATF) listening sessions, and the development …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION YYYYMMDD-XXX Date: Subject: 2026 Bond Program Recommendation for Austin Parks and Recreation Motioned By: Recommendation Seconded By: WHEREAS, bond programs are a primary source of capital funding for Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) projects, including pool replacements, land acquisition, new park development, recreation and senior centers, and other capital improvements; WHEREAS, the most recent parks-focused bond proposition was Proposition C in 2018, which provided $149 million for parks in 2018, and the anticipated 2024 bond cycle was delayed; WHEREAS, APR has substantially assigned and spent its 2018 bond funding, while maintaining only modest contingency funds for urgent failures that may arise before new bond funds could be received if a 2026 bond is approved by voters; WHEREAS, APR staff conducted a department-wide capital needs exercise that identified approximately $1.4 billion in capital improvement needs, and staff subsequently developed a supportable proposal of approximately $410 million based on departmental capacity, urgency, and market conditions; WHEREAS, current citywide bond discussions contemplate a total bond package substantially below that amount, including scenarios around $750 million total citywide, requiring APR needs to be scaled accordingly; WHEREAS, APR staff have outlined multiple funding scenarios between $140 and $250 million dollars, where lower-dollar scenarios largely fund emergency repairs, critical system failures, and limited high-priority projects rather than meaningful expansion of park and recreation assets; WHEREAS, lower-dollar scenarios are also burdened by the potential need to fund the Central Maintenance Complex, estimated at roughly $50 million to $80 million, due in part to uncertainty related to the Oracle land swap and the adequacy of replacement maintenance facilities; WHEREAS, the City’s aquatics system includes multiple pools that have reached or exceeded their expected useful life, and at least two facilities were already identified as critical failures in the 2018 aquatics assessment, and under lower-funded bond scenarios the Department would be limited largely to emergency responses rather than proactive replacement, increasing the risk of pool failures and extended closures before construction funding is available; WHEREAS, a funding level of $250 million would allow the Department to move beyond emergency stabilization and support critical projects across the parks system, including senior centers, recreation facilities, aquatics, neighborhood and district parks, trails, electrification, and parkland acquisition; 1 of 3 THEREFORE, the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board (PARB) recommends that Austin City Council should: 1. Advance a 2026 bond program that includes a strong and clearly …
AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR’S UPDATE April 2026 Recreation Services Division Athletics - Ballfield Upgrades The APR Athletics Office has replaced eight scoreboards at the Krieg and Havins softball fields. Therapeutic Recreation – Art in the Park The 30th Annual Art in the Park at Fiesta Gardens, held on April 9th in collaboration with Art Spark Texas, welcomed over 1,000 individuals with disabilities. Community Initiatives – Teens in Leadership Training The TILT (Teen in Leadership Training) graduation was held on April 16th at the Doris Miller Auditorium. We celebrated 20 teens (15-18 years of age) successfully completing the program. Community Initiatives – Soap Box Derby Totally Cool Totally Art hosted their first annual Soap Box Derby Race Event on Saturday, April 18th at Turner Roberts Recreation Center. 10 Recreation Centers and their teens took part in the program and got to build from scratch a life size soap box derby car and race them in this event. Community Recreation Division Hancock Recreation Center’s Robotics Club: 11 participants meet weekly to create with Cubelets Smart Blocks, learning real engineering and problem-solving skills. They create MazeBots to tackle tricky courses, StoryBots that act out their own stories, and RaceBots that zoom through obstacles to compete against friends. The program is all about helping students feel proud of what they build, all while learning and having fun! Delores Duffie Recreation Center April 15, Delores Duffie Recreation Center hosts its second year of Jackie Robinson Day – Hit, Pitch, Run Challenge. Over 70 participants pay tribute to Jackie Robinson and his contributions to America’s Favorite Past Time by exploring the key elements of baseball. The East Side High softball and baseball players volunteer to help run the younger aged participants through some warm ups. Natural Resources Division Park Ranger Program – Year-to-Date Contact Counts • 11,874 citizen contacts • 20,595 programming contacts • 202 hours of programming Park Ranger Program – Summer Operations • Preparation underway for expanded summer park operations with Cadets and Seasonal/Temporary staff during peak times for Memorial Day through Labor Day. Aquatic Division Aquatic Maintenance Continues preparing facilities for the season, completing motor repairs at the Bailey, Eastwoods, and Clarksville splash pads. Canyon Vista, Mabel Davis, Martin, Walnut Creek, and Garrison pools are now filled. Barton Springs The pool successfully reopened after the skimmer project. Staff are finalizing plans with the Austin Nature and Science Center for the Greater and …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026, AT 6 P.M. PLEASANT HILL BRANCH LIBRARY 211 EAST WILLIAM CANNON DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission may be participating via video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in- person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Laura Polio, 512-974-9624, laura.polio@austintexas.gov. Sheila Mehta, Vice Chair Dr. Suchitra Gururaj Elizabeth Hansen Andrea Herrera Moreno Holly Sabiston CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Pamela Carlile Sara Gore Melissah Hasdorff Lorrie Ann Mitchel Edward Selig AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Library Commission regular meeting on March 23, 2026. DISCUSSION 2. Presentation by Authors Against Book Bans and The Library Foundation regarding Austin becoming a Book Safe Harbor. Presentation by Liz Garton Scanion, Children’s Author and leadership member of Authors Against Book Bans, and Tim Staley, Executive Director, The Library Foundation. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Staff briefing on April 2026 Austin Public Library Public Programming Highlights and Facilities Updates, by Hannah Terrell, Director of Libraries. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Laura Polio at Austin Public Library Department, at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Laura Polio at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov.
