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Agenda

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MAY 19, 2026 – 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 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/rVAVuTwSFq or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Stephanie Bazan (D-5), Chair Lane Becker (Mayor), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Pedro Villalobos (D-2) Nicole Merritt (D-3) VACANT (D-4) Luai Abou-Emara (D-6) Diane Kearns-Osterweil (D-7) AGENDA Kim Taylor (D-8) Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Ted Eubanks (D-10) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of April 27, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for Austin Parks and Recreation staff members who worked to complete the delivery of four pools and two bathhouses: Colony Park Aquatic Facility; Givens Pool; Northwest Pool; Montopolis Pool; Parque Zaragoza Bathhouse; and, Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse at Barton Springs Pool. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Presenter(s): Liana Kallivoka, Assistant Director and D’Anne Williams, Project Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation. 3. Approve an appointment to the Parks and Recreation Board seat on the Joint Sustainability Committee. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Page 1 of 2 STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. 5. 6. 7. Staff briefing on named features in the Waller Creek District Confluence and Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park projects. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Presenter(s): John Rigdon, Chief Planning and Design Officer, Waterloo Greenway Conservancy. Staff briefing on Parks Safety. (Sponsors: Bazan, Merritt) Presenter(s): Amanda Ross, Natural Resources Division Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation and Michael Chancellor, Assistant Chief, Austin Police. Staff briefing on the Barton Springs Road bridge replacement project. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Presenter(s): Eric Bailey, Deputy Director, Capital Delivery Services. Staff briefing on Parks and Recreation Department community engagement events, planning updates, development updates, maintenance updates, program updates and administrative updates. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Presenter(s): Adena Long, Deputy Director, Austin Parks and Recreation. 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 requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Tim Dombeck at Parks and Recreation Department, at (512) 974-6716 Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Parks and Recreation Board, please contact Tim Dombeck at (512) 974-6716 Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. Page 2 of 2