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REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY COMMISSION August 25, 2025 – 6 P.M. Twin Oaks Branch Library 1800 South 5th Street Austin, Texas This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online virtual participation. 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, call or email Laura Polio, 512-974-9624, laura.polio@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Pamela Carlile Kezia Frayjo Sara Gore Andrea Herrera Moreno AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Sheila Mehta, Vice Chair Magen Davis Dr. Suchitra Gururaj Melissah Hasdorff Edward Selig 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. 2. Approve the minutes of the Library Commission regular meeting on June 30, 2025. Approve the minutes of the Library Commission Special Called meeting on August 2, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. 4. 5. Staff briefing on the Austin Public Library Strategic Plan Update by Katherine Cantrell, Interim Chief Administrative Officer. Staff briefing on the Austin Public Library Facilities Updates and Capital Improvement Projects, by Cody Scott, Facilities Process Manager. Staff briefing on the August APL Public Programming Highlights and Facilities Updates, by Hannah Terrell, Interim Director of Libraries. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. 7. Discussion on Recent Library Article by Zac Bissonnette in The Free Press. Discussion on Long-Range Objectives and Advocacy Strategies to Support Austin Public Library Priorities for the Next Year. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If you require Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Laura Polio at the Library Department, at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Laura Polio at …
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Library Commission Meeting Minutes June 30, 2025 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2025 The Library Commission convened a regular meeting on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the Yarborough Branch Library in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER Chair Infante Huerta called the Library Commission meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Sheila Mehta, Vice-Chair Pamela Carlile Magen Davis Sara Gore Melissah Hasdorff Edward Selig Commissioners Absent: Kezia Frayjo Dr. Suchitra Gururaj Andrea Herrera Moreno PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carlos León provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. Zenobia Joseph provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Library Commission regular meeting on May 19, 2025. Library Commission Meeting Minutes June 30, 2025 The May 19, 2025, minutes were approved at the June 30, 2025, regular meeting on a motion by Commissioner Selig, seconded by Commissioners Gore and Hasdorff. The motion passed on a 7–0 vote. Commissioners Frayjo, Gururaj and Herrera Moreno absent. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing on Austin Public Library Immigrant Services, provided by Laura Tadena, Community Engagement Librarian III, Austin Public Library. The briefing was presented by Laura Tadena, Community Engagement Librarian III. Zenobia Joseph provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. 3. Staff briefing on the June APL Public Programming Highlights and Facilities Updates, by Hannah Terrell, Interim Director of Libraries. The briefing was presented by Hannah Terrell, Interim Director of Libraries. Carlos León provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. Zenobia Joseph provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and Approval of the Date, Time and Agenda for a Special Called Library Commission Retreat. The Commission unanimously approved to hold a special-called retreat on a Saturday afternoon in July or August 2025. The final date will be based on availability. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Poet Laureate Budget Library Commission Annual Report Bond and Advocacy Strategic Plan I.D.E.A.L ADJOURNMENT Chair Infante Huerta adjourned the meeting at 7:19 p.m. without objection.
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SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE LIBRARY COMMISSION August 2, 2025 – 12 P.M. Central Library, 4th Floor Director’s Conference Room 710 W. Cesar Chavez Street Austin, Texas This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online virtual participation. 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, call or email Laura Polio, 512-974-9624, laura.polio@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Pamela Carlile Kezia Frayjo Sara Gore Andrea Herrera Moreno CALL TO ORDER AGENDA Sheila Mehta, Vice Chair Magen Davis Dr. Suchitra Gururaj Melissah Hasdorff Edward Selig 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 June 30, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing: “The Best of Both Worlds: Integrating Digital Content and Print Resources” by Christina Nelson, Customer Access Division Manager. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Staff briefing on the Austin Public Library Poet Laureate Program by Zell Miller, III, Poet Laureate. Staff briefing on the 2026 Austin Public Library Centennial Celebrations by Baylor Johnson, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager. Staff Briefing on the Austin Public Library FY2026 Proposed Budget, by John Cabiya, Acting Financial Manager II. Staff briefing on the Austin Public Library Facilities Updates and Capital Improvement Projects, by Cody Scott, Facilities Process Manager. Staff briefing on the July APL Public Programming Highlights and Facilities Updates, by Hannah Terrell, Interim Director of Libraries. DISCUSSION ITEMS 8. 9. Presentation by Kathy Mitchell, Senior Advisor, Equity Action: “Waiting for Library Books: Can We Reduce Wait Times to Improve This Core Service?” Discussion on Recent Library Article by Zac Bissonnette in The Free Press. 10. Discussion of the Library Commission 2024 Annual Internal Review and Report. 11. Discussion on Long-Range Objectives and Advocacy Strategies to Support Austin Public Library Priorities for the Next Year. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to …
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Library Commission Meeting Minutes August 2, 2025 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES SATURDAY, AUGUST 02, 2025 The Library Commission convened a special called meeting on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Austin Central Library in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER Chair Infante Huerta called the Library Commission meeting to order at 12:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Sheila Mehta, Vice-Chair Pamela Carlile Magen Davis Sara Gore Dr. Suchitra Gururaj Melissah Hasdorff Andrea Herrera Moreno Edward Selig Commissioners Absent: Kezia Frayjo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carlos León provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. Zenobia Joseph provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Library Commission regular meeting on June 30, 2025. Library Commission Meeting Minutes August 2, 2025 The June 30, 2025, minutes were approved at the August 2, 2025, special called meeting on a motion by Commissioner Gore, seconded by Commissioners Carlile. The motion passed on a 9–0 vote. Commissioner Frayjo was absent. Carlos León provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. Zenobia Joseph provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing: “The Best of Both Worlds: Integrating Digital Content and Print Resources” by Christina Nelson, Customer Access Division Manager. The briefing was presented by Christina Nelson, Customer Access Division Manager. 3. Staff briefing on the Austin Public Library Poet Laureate Program by Zell Miller, III, Poet Laureate. The briefing was presented by Zell Miller, III, Poet Laureate. 4. Staff briefing on the 2026 Austin Public Library Centennial Celebrations by Baylor Johnson, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager. The briefing was presented by Baylor Johnson, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager. 5. Staff Briefing on the Austin Public Library FY2026 Proposed Budget, by John Cabiya, Acting Financial Manager II. The briefing was presented by John Cabiya, Acting Financial Manager II. Carlos León provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. Zenobia Joseph provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. 6. Staff briefing on the Austin Public Library Facilities Updates and Capital Improvement Projects, by Cody Scott, Facilities Process Manager. The briefing was postponed to the August 25, 2025, meeting without objection. 7. Staff briefing on the July APL Public Programming Highlights and Facilities Updates, by Hannah Terrell, Interim Director of Libraries. Library Commission Meeting Minutes August 2, 2025 Hannah Terrell, Interim Director, …
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REGULAR MEETING of the DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2025, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Nicole Corona, at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Saira Khan Conners Ladner Marissa McKinney Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Brendan Wittstruck The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on June 23, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the update to the Urban Design Guidelines. Presented by Jorge Rousselin, Planning Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Discussion of the draft Urban Design Guidelines. Discussion of analysis on the Design Commission's recommendations and the final approved Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. Discussion and action to select Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years to conduct analysis on outcomes. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Vice Chair Meiners. Discussion and action to select a member for the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Commissioner Wittstruck. Select a representative for the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board per City Code §2-1-172. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. 9. Update from the representative of the Downtown Commission regarding the meeting on July 16, 2025, and August 20, 2025. Update from the representative of the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding the meeting on June 25, 2025. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Note: City Code requires two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume that if there is no objection from …
01. Draft Meeting Minutes June 23, 2025 — original pdf
DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Brendan Wittstruck Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kevin Howard – Commissioner Howard joined the meeting at 6:23 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on May 19, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of 05/19/2025 were approved on Commissioner Wittstruck’s motion, Vice Chair Meiners’ second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Howard and Murkes were off the dais. Commissioners Khan, Ladner, and McKinney were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion regarding Staff’s response to Resolution 20241121-073 on Bird Friendly Design. Presented by Leslie Lilly, Watershed Protection Department. 1 3. 4. The presentation was made by Leslie Lilly, Watershed Protection Department. Presentation and discussion regarding the update to the Urban Design Guidelines. Presented by Jorge Rousselin, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Jorge Rousselin, Planning Department. Discussion of analysis on the Design Commission's recommendations and the final approved Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years. The item was discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and action to select Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years to conduct analysis on the Design Commission's recommendation and the final approved project. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Vice Chair Meiners. The motion to select the Downtown Density Bonus Program Project 307 E 2nd St to conduct analysis on the Design Commission's recommendation and the final approved project was approved on Commissioner Carroll’s motion, Commissioner Wittstruck’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Khan, Ladner, and McKinney were absent. The motion to select the Downtown Density Bonus Program Project Hanover Republic Square to conduct analysis on the Design Commission's recommendation and the final approved project was approved on Commissioner Gelles’ motion, Vice Chair Meiners’ second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Khan, Ladner, and McKinney were absent. 6. Select a representative for the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board per City Code §2-1- 172. No action was taken. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. Update from the representative of the Downtown Commission regarding the meeting on May 21, 2025, and …
03. Urban Design Guidelines Update Draft — original pdf
Contents - The previous draft of guidelines and core principles can be found at this link Assignments KEY- David Marissa Kevin Brendan Sophia WORKING DRAFT1 Introduction PURPOSE APPLICABILITY These categories determine if a project must comply with a specific design guideline. Private Projects Applies to: ● All projects participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP), and ● All private projects for which the City Council or the Planning Commission requests a review by the Design Commission. The applicability extends to these projects regardless of their participation in a density bonus program. The Design Commission will advise the Planning Commission and City Council based on the values and intent of the Urban Design Guidelines as is applicable or appropriate to the project. . Public Projects Applies to all municipal buildings and associated site development including any components of these projects that include Alternative Equivalent Compliance. The Design Commission reviews all municipal buildings and associated site development projects to ensure they demonstrate compliance with city design and sustainability standards (Council Resolution No. 20071129-046), including those seeking Subchapter E Design Standards Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) (Council Resolution No. 20100923-086). Public Infrastructure Applies to all infrastructure projects commissioned by the City of Austin. (Resolution 20100819-035) All projects requiring a right-of-way vacation are required to be reviewed by the Design Commission (Council Resolution No. 20100805-028). Infrastructure is the constructed physical and biophysical elements, facilities, and systems of the built environment that provide a shared foundation for sustaining the health, safety, and welfare of a community. Infrastructure includes, but is not limited to, the following aspects of WORKING DRAFT2 planning and design: air quality management, communication, energy production and transmission (chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal), public safety (support for policing and fire suppression), transportation and movement, waste management (refuse recycling and disposal; sewage treatment), and water management (storage, conveyance, distribution, purification). SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE In order for a project to be considered in Substantial Compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines, projects must address each core principle by complying with All Tier 1 Design Guidelines applicable to their project type as well as 12 of the Tier 2 Design Guidelines applicable to their project type. PRIORITIES Tier 1 Tier 1 indicates design guidelines that are mandatory. Applicants must demonstrate compliance with all Tier 1 Guidelines applicable to their project type. Tier 2 Tier 2 indicates design guidelines that are optional but highly recommended. Applicants may choose which …
04. Hanover Republic Square Downtown Density Bonus Program Approval — original pdf
DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM (DDBP) SUBMITTAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS A property owner (Owner) or his/her representative (Applicant) acting on behalf of the Owner can initiate an administrative request to the Director of Planning (Director) seeking additional Floor-to-Area (FAR) entitlements as outlined in the Downtown Density Bonus Program as approved by Ordinance No. 20140227-054. In order for the Director to conduct an administrative review, the requirements listed below must be submitted. Once an application is deemed complete, the Director will inform the Applicant of review commencement. The following submittals are required in a complete PDF package of no more than 10 Mb in size with sheets no larger than 11x17 inches: 1. Completed DDBP Application; 2. Vicinity plan locating the project in its context, and showing a minimum 9 block area around the project; Location and nature of nearby transit facilities; 3. 4. Drawings (submitted drawings should demonstrate compliance with Subchapter E Design Standards, as applicable): o Site plan; o Landscape plan; o Floor plans; o Exterior elevations (all sides); o Three-dimensional views; 5. As part of the gatekeeper requirements, submit copy of the projects signed Austin Energy Green Building Letter of Intent; and 6. Other items that may be submitted but not required: Narrative / graphics / photos to further describe the project. 7. Coordination memo acknowledgment from the City of Austin’s Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department (NHCD) detailing affordable housing community benefits. Please contact Ms. Sandra Harkins at NHCD for more information. ATTACHMENT A DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM (DDBP) SUBMITTAL APPLICATION 1. Project Name Hanover Repulic Square 2. Case Number 3. Property Owner Name: Address: Phone: E-mail: Simms & Stein Family Trust/ Three D Properties Limited 3682 Birdsong Ave., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360/ 4014 Medic 4. Applicant/Authorized Agent Name: Address: Phone: E-mail: Michele Rogerson Lynch 221 W. 6th Street, Suite 1300, Austin, Texas 78701 512-404-2251 mlynch@mwswtexas.com 5. Anticipated Project Address: 305 W 5th Street Page 1 of 8 6. Site Information a. Lot area (also include on site plan): 17,785 SF b. Existing zoning (include any zoning suffixes such as “H,” “CO,” etc. If the property has a conditional overlay (CO), provide explanation of conditions (attach additional pages as necessary): CBD c. Existing entitlements: I. Current floor to area (FAR) limitation: 8:1 II. Current height limitation (in feet) : n/a III. Affected by Capitol View Corridors (CVCs) Yes/No? Yes No If yes, please provide specify height allowed under CVC: …
05. Downtown Density Bonus Program Project List — original pdf
Project Case Number Project Location In Date Bonus Request (FAR) Bonus Request (Height in ft Bonused Sq. Ft. Status of Project Design Commission (Working Group Date) Date Reviewed by Design Commission Design Commission Outcome DDBP Case Tracking Aspen Heights Apartments (now Rise) SP-2013-0434C 805 Nueces Street (516 W. 8th Street) 11/1/2013 8 5th & West SP-2013-0454C 501 W. 5th Street 1/31/2014 19.7 7th & Congress (Element & Aloft Hotels) SP-2014-0068C 619 & 621 Congress Ave. (109 E. 7th Street) 5/15/2014 21.2 5th & Brazos SP-2014-0406C 501 Brazos 10/3/2014 19.7 Third and Shoal SP-2015-0346C 607 W. 3rd 4/4/2016 10.2 Waterloo Park Tower SP-2016-0106C 1201 Red River 1/25/2017 405 Colorado SP-2016-0260C 405 Colorado 7/21/2016 Marriott at Cesar Chavez SP-2016-0300C 304 E. Cesar Chavez 10/6/2016 48 East Ave Apts SP-2016-0391C 48 East Avenue 8/9/2016 15 13 15 15 1400 Lavaca (now SXSW Center) SP-2016-0452C 1400 Lavaca 10/3/2016 4.11 Town Lake Lofts SP-2017-0107C 16 N I-35 Service Dr 7/22/2016 15 700 11th St SP-2017-0166C 700 11th St 9/7/2017 10.43 6th + Guadalupe SP-2017-0301C.F1 600 Guadalupe Street 5/24/2018 Block 71 (UT System Property) SP-2017-0311C 200 W. 6th St 10/26/2017 25 25 300 Colorado SP-2018-0096C 300 Colorado Street 5/22/2018 15.71 91 Red River SP-2018-0111C 91-93 Red River Street 7/5/2018 13.12 200 430 328 420 391 371 363 381 342 171 352 344 838 555 455 326 86,840 Approved with Memo 194,854 Approved with Memo 11/25/2013 2/24/2014 Recommendation of Compliance with additional recommendations (see letter) Recommendation of Non-Compliance with list of means for compliance (see letter) 145,977 Approved with Memo 5/27/2014 Recommendation of Compliance 408,999 Approved with Memo 10/27/2014 Recommendation of Compliance 77,720 Approved with Memo 4/25/2016 Recommendation of Compliance 133,140 Approved with Memo 3/27/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 85,634 Approved with Memo 1/9/2017 4/24/2017 & 5/22/2017 Recommendation of Non-Compliance 243,677 Approved with Memo 05/22/2017 & 6/05/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 125,055 Approved with Memo 1/23/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 66,600 Approved with Memo 11/28/2016 Recommendation of Compliance 109,214 Approved with Memo 12/19/2016 Recommendation of Compliance 85,702 Approved with Memo 10/23/2017 Motion for Recommendation of Compliance failed for lack of votes 565,109 Approved with Memo 8/27/2018 Recommendation of Compliance 1,296,080 Approved with Memo 11/27/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 191,424 Approved with Memo 6/25/2018 Recommendation of Compliance 164,768 Approved with Memo 9/24/2018 Recommendation of Compliance City of Austin - Planning Zoning Department - Urban Design Division - December 2018 The Travis Ph.1 SP-2018-0159C 80 Red River Street 2/22/2019 The Travis Ph.2 SP-2018-0159C …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD AUGUST 25, 2025 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. For remote participation, registration must be completed no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak, click here: https://forms.office.com/g/x3U9mTckNT or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974- 6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and may be allowed up to three (3) minutes to provide their comments. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Stephanie Bazan (D-5), Chair Kathryn Flowers (D-4), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Pedro Villalobos (D-2) Nicole Merritt (D-3) Luai Abou-Emara (D-6) Diane Kearns-Osterweil (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Ted Eubanks (D-10) Lane Becker (Mayor) 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 Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of July 28, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for the PARD Therapeutic Recreation Services team providing safe, accessible, fun and supportive recreation environments for all persons no matter their abilities, including both adaptive and inclusive programs. (Sponsors: Bazan, Flowers) (PARD Long Range Strategies: Park Access for All, Urban Public Spaces). Presenter(s): Malorie Solus, Recreation Program Supervisor and Emmanuel Turner, Recreation Program Coordinator, Austin Parks and Recreation. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to City Council to approve a permanent change of use of 138,136 sq. ft. and a temporary change of use of 11,997 sq. ft. of parkland for a period not to exceed 120 calendar days in parkland located in Adams Hemphill Neighborhood Park. Total mitigation is $2,980,911. (Sponsors: Bazan, Flowers) (PARD Long Range Strategies: Operational Efficiency). Presenter(s): Kristina McLaren P.E., Engineer C, Watershed Protection and Greg Montes, Program Manager II, Austin Parks and Recreation. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATION Page 1 of 2 4. Report of recommendations by the ball field working group. (Sponsors: Becker, Bazan, Villalobos) STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. 6. Staff briefing on a change to the Austin Parks and Recreation Concessions Policy to create Legacy …
01-1: Draft Minutes of July 28, 2025 — original pdf
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 28, 2025 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JULY 28, 2025 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on July 28, 2025 at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas Chair Bazan called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Stephanie Bazan, Ted Eubanks, Kathryn Flowers, Jennifer Franklin, Nicole Merritt, Pedro Villalobos. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Luai Abou-Emara (left at 8:03 P.m.), Lane Becker (arrived at 6:22 p.m.), Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor. Board Members Absent: None. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Tom Kelm - Mesquite Trees at Krieg parking lot Santiago Tza-Wan - Festival Beach Food Forest Aubrea Rudder - Austin Rowing Club trash cleanup Daniel Kavelman - Shoal Creek Conservancy Scott Cobb - Raise in the living wage Collin McMurrough - Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of June 23, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of June 23, 2025 was approved on Chair Bazan’s motion, Vice Chair Flowers’ second on an 11-0 vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for PARD Golf staff in recognition of successful driving range and resurfacing projects at multiple golf courses. Steve Hammond, Golf Division Manager, Parks and Recreation gave a presentation and answered questions on the timeline for a driving range lighting project, the location of the Jimmy Clay and Roy Kizer golf complex, methods to increase usage, whether ATX Golf employs groundskeepers or contracts out for them, total acreage of all golf facilities, autonomous mowers and summer camp programming. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 28, 2025 The motion to approve letters of support for the for PARD Golf staff in recognition of successful driving range and resurfacing projects at multiple golf courses was approved on Vice Chair Flowers’ motion, Board Member Villalobos’ second on an 11-0 vote. 3. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City to approve a permanent change of use of 31,694 sq. ft. of parkland located at Balcones District Park to allow for the construction of the Walnut Interceptor Odor and Corrosion Improvements project. Total mitigation is $742,361. Tony Lopez, Project Manager, Capital Delivery Services Department and Greg Montes, Program Manager II, Parks …
03-1: Guadalupe St. Local Flood Mitigation Presentation — original pdf
Guadalupe St. Local Flood Risk Reduction CIP Adams-Hemphill Neighborhood Park 5789.075 City of Austin Watershed Protection Department August 25, 2025 Staff • Kristina McLaren, P.E. – Project Sponsor • Stephanie Lott – Public Information Specialist Senior Purpose To communicate the importance of detention basins at Adams Hemphill Neighborhood Park and how they work to mitigate impacts to downstream area. Seeking positive recommendation to Council for use of parkland. Why did we start Guadalupe Street Flood Risk Reduction Project? 3 Existing Drainage System • Main storm system built in 1928 • Generally follows from Avenue A to Hemphill Branch at W. 33rd St • Pipe size varies from 42 inch in diameter to a 9 x 5.5-foot box culvert • Central Park Pond designed in 1993 • Triangle Pond designed in 2004 • 224 structures inundated in 25-year event • 285 structures inundated in 100-year event 4 Triangle Pond Central Park Pond Why do we need the detention basins at Adams Hemphill Neighborhood Park? 5 N Site Constraints • Historic neighborhoods • Historic outfall and downstream crossings • Creek crossings critical to city grid • Built out watershed • Parkland 6 7 Are there alternative locations? • No feasible alternatives have been identified • Numerous variations of detention basins, channel modifications and culvert improvements have been evaluated • Buyouts of several homes between 33rd and 34th Streets was cost prohibitive, within a Local Historic District, and too small • Open space at the Austin Presbyterian Seminary is too small • Parking lot of the Scottish Rite Dormitory is too small 8 Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 26 Section 26.001. Protected Land; Notice of Taking • State entities cannot approve programs or projects that use or take public land designated for parks, recreation, scientific areas, wildlife refuge, or historic sites unless their authorized governing body or officer determines: 1) There is no feasible and prudent alternative to the use or taking of such land 2) The program or project includes all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the land, as a park, recreation area, scientific area, wildlife refuge, or historic site, resulting from the use or taking 9 Stormwater Pond – Dry Detention Basin N 10 Detention Basins Will Be Mostly Dry • Designed to hold water for up to 24 hours after it rains • Larger basin will be a multi-use, open grassy field • It may include an area …
03-2: MOU Guadalupe Street Flood Risk Reduction Project — original pdf
M E M O R A N D U M O F U N D E R S T A N D I N G TO: FROM: Jorge L. Morales, P.E., CFM Director, Austin Watershed Protection M.O.U. # PARD 25-002 Jesus Aguirre, MBA, CPRE Director, Austin Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: Guadalupe Street - Flood Risk Reduction Project Project I.D. 5789.075 : FDU 4850 6307 4156 DATE: 8-13-2025 The Austin Watershed Protection (AWP) is allowed to use the parkland located at Adams-Hemphill Neighborhood Park, as part of the work site for the above referenced project, as indicated in Attachment “C” (Location Map). The parkland is to be used for Permanent Use and Temporary Use. The requested areas are: Permanent Use (Lower Basin 50%): 105,053 sq. ft. = $5,337,521 Permanent Use (Upper Basin 80%): 12,768 sq. ft. = $1,037,944 Permanent Use (Upper Basin 0%): 20,315 sq. ft. = $0 Temporary Use (Work Area): 11,997 sq. ft. = $60,954 Total Mitigation Amount (Without Park Improvements) = $6,436,420 As part of this project the following will be completed by Austin Watershed Protection (AWP) and Austin Capital Delivery Services (ACDS): • Will include APR in the design process and receive APR approval of the design/specifications of the park elements and selection of park amenities for replacement and/or enhancement. • During construction, provide contractor submittals for all park amenities for replacement and/or enhancement to APR for APR staff to review and approve. • Will ensure that all park amenities are constructed to APR standards and require certified playground installers. Will obtain APR review and approval of the construction of all park amenities for replacement and/or enhancement. • Will review the final construction and include APR in the development of the punch list and providing final approval of the overall park construction project. All components of the project, drainage improvements, park amenities, bank stabilization, and WW relocation are being treated as one project and will be delivered at the same time. Austin Watershed Protection is in agreement to provide the following improvements below as partial mitigation for the permanent and temporary use of the parkland. Please note that both the value for the land and the costs for the park improvements were 1 of 3 based on current estimates. Costs for the planned park improvements may be different at the time of construction, and AWP should plan for any cost escalation, as necessary. Details and quantities of …
03-3: Attachments A-F — original pdf
ATTACHMENT "A" - M.O.U. MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET - SUMMARY Project: Waller Creek, Guadalupe St Flood Risk Reduction - Adams Hemphill Park MOU # 25-002 5789.075 Permanent Use - Lower Basin - 50% Permanent Use - Upper Basin - 80% Permanent Use - Upper Basin - 0% Temporary Use - Staging Sub-Total Credit for Park Amenities Improvements AW Dept WWL Relocation Bank Stabilization TOTAL = Calculated Fee $5,337,521 $1,037,944 $0 $60,954 $6,436,420 $1,636,226 $656,748 $1,162,536 $2,980,911 ATTACHMENT "A" - M.O.U. MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET Permanent Use - Lower Basin Project: TCAD Land Value of Adjacent Properties ($): $555,000 Waller Creek, Guadalupe St Flood Risk Reduction - Adams Hemphill Park Lower Basin MOU # 5789.075 25-002 Avg. Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,462 Based on average for nearby lots zoned SF Value per Square Foot. ($): $102 TCAD Land Value divided by Avg. Lot Size Requested Area (sq. ft.): 105,053 Submitted by Requesting Department Preliminary Mitigation Value ($): $10,675,043 Requested Area multiplied by the Value per Square Foot Disturbance Value (%): 50.00% Based on limitations on future development for that portion of parkland (see table below) Final Mitigation Value ($): $5,337,521 Preliminary Mitigation Value multiplied by the Disturbance Value DISTURBANCE VALUES Area can still be developed with minimal or no limitations (underground work/materials with no/few above ground appurtenances/fixtures) Area can still be developed with moderate limitations (underground work/materials with some small/medium appurtenances/fixtures) Development severely limited (underground work/materials with large or several small/medium appurtenances/fixtures) No future park development possible in the area - dedicated to installation (underground and/or surface appurtenances/fixtures) 35% 50% 75% 100% ATTACHMENT "A" - M.O.U. MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET Permanent Use - Upper Basin Project: TCAD Land Value of Adjacent Properties ($): $555,000 Waller Creek, Guadalupe St Flood Risk Reduction - Adams Hemphill Park Upper Basin MOU # 5789.075 25-002 Avg. Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,462 Based on average for nearby lots zoned SF Value per Square Foot. ($): $102 TCAD Land Value divided by Avg. Lot Size Requested Area (sq. ft.): 12,768 Submitted by Requesting Department (Disturbed Area Only) Preliminary Mitigation Value ($): $1,297,430 Requested Area multiplied by the Value per Square Foot Disturbance Value (%): 80.00% Based on limitations on future development for that portion of parkland (see table below) Final Mitigation Value ($): $1,037,944 Preliminary Mitigation Value multiplied by the Disturbance Value DISTURBANCE VALUES Area can still be developed with minimal or no limitations (underground work/materials with …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MONDAY AUGUST 25TH 2025, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, RM. 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone or Teams. 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. To register to speak, call or email the Office of Support, (737)- 825-1684 or hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice Chair Kristina McRae-Thompson, Secretary Alicia Alston Joe Anderson Jr., conflicted Liza Bailey Aran Belani Jeremy Caballero Ashley Garling Judith Hassan Benito Juarez CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 8/22/2025 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the HIV Planning Council regular meeting on July 28th, 2025. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflicts of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Office of Support Staff Briefing 4. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing 5. Part B Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discussion of Directives DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Discussion and approval of HIV Planning Council Applicant a. Drew Kyler 8. Discussion and approval of Minority Aide Initiative (MAI) and Early Indentification of Individuals with HIV/AIDS (EIIHA) data 9. Discussion and approval of Town Hall Input Report Reallocations 10. Discussion and approval of Priority Setting and Resource Allocation (PSRA) COMMITTEE UPDATES 11. Care Strategies and Engagement Committee 12. Finance and Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 13. Discussion of workplan calendar and social calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For …
02. Urban Design Guidelines Update Template — original pdf
PROTECT Protection from the elements Protection from motor vehicles Guideline 1 : Protect pedestrians and cyclists from amplified wind Guideline 6: Guideline 2: Protect pedestrians from precipitation Provide driveway and intersection design that clearly indicates and enforces sidewalk and bikeway users have the right of way Guideline 3: Protect sidewalk and bikeway users exposure Guideline 7: Minimize crossing distances and from the sun and heat Guideline 8: Guideline 4: Design to mitigate heat island effect Guideline 5: Minimize the impact of vehicular access on the streetscape Guideline 9: Guildeline 10: Provide self enforcing physical barriers between motor vehicles and sidewalks and bikeways Slow motor vehicles to safe speeds using environmental design Ensure visibility of pedestrians and cyclists, especially at intersections, curb cuts, and areas of modal conflict P1 Guideline 1 : Protect pedestrians and cyclists from amplified wind. Encourage safe, comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable environments for pedestrians and cyclists by mitigating, disrupting, or minimizing amplified wind conditions such as down- draught (“downwash”), funneling (“channeling”), acceleration around corners (“Venturi Ef- fect”), and height/speed differential while still encouraging prevailing cool breezes during warmer months. Conditions • Structures with large flat facades, sharp corners, and simple geometries must include design interventions that demonstrate a detectable mitigation of wind amplification effects. • Wind amplification effects must be mitigated wherever they are likely to impact the sidewalk, bikeways, and other public outdoor amenity spaces, especially publicly accessible open spaces. All sides of the building must be considered. • On-site and off-site impacts of wind amplification must be considered. • Special attention should be paid to historical wind patterns, including prevailing wind direction, speeds, and seasonal variations. Examples • Street trees that buffer against wind speeds. • Ground-level wind breaks such as vegetation, furniture, or shielding structures. • Large vertical canopies at the bottom of flat facades where downdraughts may occur. Downdraught Conditions Funneling Conditions Solutions Solutions Principle 2 Activate and Engage the Public Realm To make Austin more walkable, there must be functional reasons to be on the sidewalk, and sidewalks must be visually interesting and social, with high visual and physical connectivity from the sidewalk to active ground floor uses. In addition to the sidewalk being a functional, comfortable, exciting, social, and safe environment, the experience of the non-motorist user both inside and out of a building should be pri- oritized. The pedestrian, and cyclist experience should receive at least as much con- sideration …
02-1: Therapeutic Recreation Services Presentation — original pdf
Therapeutic Recreation Services P a rk s a n d Re c re a t io n Bo a rd Me e t in g Au g u s t 25, 20 25 reallygreatsite.com Therapeutic Recreation Services provides recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities throughout the City of Austin. • McBeth Recreation Center • Alamo Recreation Center • Dottie Jordan Recreation Center • Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center • Modifications and Support Year Round Adult Programs • Good Neighbor Adventure Club (GNAC) ⚬ 58 Unique Participants • Capital City Explorers ⚬ 25 Unique Participants • Healthy Aging ⚬ 17 unique participants • The Hangout ⚬ 13 unique participants • Adult Job Skills ⚬ 40 participants enrolled • Social Club ⚬ 16 Unique participants Special Olympics ⚬ Volleyball ⚬ Softball ⚬ Swim Team ⚬ Basketball ⚬ Power Lifting ⚬ Soccer ⚬ Tennis ⚬ Golf ⚬ Bocce Youth Programs • Therapeutic Camps ⚬ Youth, Teens, Young Adults ⚬ 30 participants enrolled weekly • Recreation Therapy Social Skill Groups ⚬ 16 unique individuals enrolled • Young Athletes ⚬ 6 unique participants • Inclusive Youth Enrichment ⚬ Lego Club ⚬ Sports Fun ⚬ Skills for Success Modifications & Support • Participant Assessment, Modification Planning and Parent review meeting • Youth Program Inclusion Support Staffing ⚬ After School, Camp Day and Summer Camp ⚬ 104 participants receiving support services • Inclusion Support Staff Trainings (256 hours) • ASL Interpreters
05-1: Concessions Policy Update Presentation — original pdf
Austin Parks and Recreation Policies and Procedures Update for Concessions in City Parks System Parks and Recreation Board Meeting August 25, 2025 Presenters: Denisha Cox, Ed.D, MBA, MPH, CTCM, Contract Management Supervisor II Suzanne Piper, DBA, Chief Administrative Officer Commercial Visitor Services Policy for Concessions in City’s Parks System Purpose Establish Policies and Procedures intended to maintain the aesthetic and environmental quality of the Parks System, provide positive recreational experiences to park visitors, and ensure a financial return to the City from park concessions. Authority In accordance with City Code Title 8, the Austin Parks and Recreation Director has the authority and responsibility to execute policies and procedures for concessions in City of Austin parks in accordance with City policies and best practices. Supersedes Policy: • March 12, 1998, Adopted by Council Resolution 980312-25 Definitions Applicable Rules means the applicable provisions of City Code Title 8, the Park Use Rules, and these Policies and Procedures, as they may be amended from time to time. Concession means a business owned by a private citizen or a privately- owned business operating in the Parks System pursuant to an agreement between the City and the citizen or business or a permit issued by the Department. Examples include, but are not limited to, food and beverage stands, boat and watercraft recreation services, bicycle rentals, pushcarts, and souvenir stands. Legacy Concession means an existing Permanent Concession that: • Has been continuously owned and operated in the same park location by the same person or a Family Member for at least 30 years; • Has operated under the same or a similar name for the entirety of its existence; • Contributes to the City’s history and culture, as determined by the Department in its sole discretion; and • Has maintained the physical features of the Concession in good condition. Concessionaire means a private citizen or privately owned business operating a Concession. Parks System means all City of Austin parks, parkland, park amenities, facilities, buildings or bodies of water. Department means Austin Parks and Recreation. Director means the Director of the Department or designee. Permanent Concession means a Concession operating pursuant to an agreement between the City and the Concessionaire with a term of more than six months. Family Member means a biological or adoptive parent, biological or adoptive grandparent, spouse (husband, wife, domestic partner), child (biological, adopted, stepchild, foster, legal ward), sibling (biological, adopted, stepsibling), and …
06-1: Directors Update, August 2025 — original pdf
AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR’S UPDATE August, 2025 Operations and Maintenance Major League Soccer All-Star Weekend APR’s Turf and Athletics Maintenance Teams helped to bring the MLS All-Star Weekend to Austin • Turf prepped the lawns and assisted with set-up at Auditorium Shores for concerts, vendors, even a pirate ship! • After assisting with take down, the team watered, aerated and fertilized the lawn to help it recover. • Athletics prepped the fields at Rosewood for a smaller event for kids and families. • The team performed extra string trimming, mowing, weed removal and fence cleanup to provide a fun and safe experience. Image: Steve Carrillo/MLS Operations and Maintenance Recent Improvements Parks and Recreation Headquarters • Collaboration with Public Works and Transportation to repave the road and parking lot at Main Office Zilker Metro Park • APR’s Trails team improved portions of the road leading to the Girl Scout Cabin at Zilker Metro Park. Operations and Maintenance Recent Repairs Brazos Retaining Wall Reconstruction • Reconstructing damaged wall at Cesar Chavez and Brazos, near the Ann and Roy Butler Trail. • Collaboration with the City Engineer’s Office Operations and Maintenance Special Thanks to.. Assistant Director, Liana Kallivoka and Division Manager, Charles Vaclavik for the management support, our department colleagues in Park Safety, Planning, and Development, the City Engineers Office, Watershed Protection, Transportation and Public Works, and of course our Maintenance Crew! Recreation Services National Softball Association of the Deaf (NSAD) 50th Annual Deaf Softball Tournament was recently held at the Krieg Complex. With support from APR staff, NSAD successfully welcomed over 450 players and fans from across the country. Their 3-day event was a memorable experience for all participants. Parque Zaragoza Placemaking Ribbon Cutting The Parque Zaragoza traffic garden and placemaking project is complete. The new bicycle traffic garden provides a safe space for children and program participants to practice biking and learn road safety. Come celebrate with us at the ribbon-cutting on Thursday, August 21 from 4 to 5 pm! Givens Park Summer Activations While Givens Recreation Center is closed for renovations, the Youth & Teen Outreach team provided programming in the park to include a community kickball tournament! More than 80 participants showed up for this free, family-friendly event with food, music, and even a half-time dance party! Community Recreation Conley -Guerrero Senior Activity Center On July 26th, we hosted our Community Engagement Open House. Our center welcomed over …