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Agenda

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD OCTOBER 26, 2026 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak, click here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/WFF8ic6H7M or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Stephanie Bazan (D-5), Chair Lane Becker (Mayor), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Pedro Villalobos (D-2) Nicole Merritt (D-3) Maritza Kelley (D-4) Luai Abou-Emara (D-6) Diane Kearns-Osterweil (D-7) AGENDA Kim Taylor (D-8) Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Ted Eubanks (D-10) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of September 28, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for Austin Parks and Recreation’s Community Recreation staff who worked to create the MLS GO youth soccer program. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Presenter(s): David Crabb, Community Recreation Division Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation. Presentation, discussion, and approve a recommendation for City Council to authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement with the Austin Independent School District to support the Literacy First Program and Tutoring Intervention Program for a 12-month term though September 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, with four 12-month renewal options in amounts not to exceed $100,000 per Page 1 of 2 renewal option, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $500,000. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Presenter(s): David Crabb, Community Recreation Division Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation for City Council to authorize a change in use of dedicated parkland, known as Waller Beach at Town Lake Metro Park (East Avenue,) to permanently use approximately 7,475 sq. ft. and temporarily use approximately 3,590 sq. ft. of parkland in order to construct Austin Water infrastructure and associated improvements, related to the IH-35 CapEx Project. Funding: This item includes a mitigation payment in the amount of $1,055,440 from Austin Water to Austin Parks and Recreation and, as a result, there is no impact to the General Fund. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Presenter(s): Kevin Koeller, Managing Engineer, Austin Water. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation for City Council to approve the Operations and Maintenance Phase Plan for Pease District Park. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Presenter(s): Christine Chute-Canul, PARKnership Program Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation and Nicole Netherton, CEO, Pease Park Conservancy. Discussion and approve setting the Parks and Recreation Board 2027 regular meeting schedule as the 4th Monday of each month, except December, at 6:00 p.m. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Discussion and create a working group to partner with the Givens community on developing a feasibility plan for a commercial kitchen at the Givens Recreation Center. (Sponsors: Eubanks, Orme) Discussion and create a working group related to the preservation, conservation, restoration and sustainability of Zilker Park. (Sponsors: Abou-Emara, Eubanks, Taylor) Discussion and approve an appointment to the Parks and Recreation Board’s seat on the Joint Sustainability Committee. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS 10. Discussion on adult athletic leagues. (Sponsors: Eubanks, Kearns-Osterweil) STAFF BRIEFINGS 11. 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): Jesús Aguirre, Austin Parks and Recreation Director. 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