March 25, 2026 Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of the Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee
March 25, 2026: Agenda
Meeting Agenda
Agenda: Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee (CWEPC), 160 KB
Agenda Items - March 25, 2026
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CALL TO ORDER
Public Communication: General
Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. This section is limited to five speakers.
Approval of Minutes
Item CWEPC001
Approve the minutes of the Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee meeting of February 25, 2026.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260325-CWEPC001, Agenda Backup: Minutes, PDF, 654 KB, posted 3/19/2026
20260325-CWEPC001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 93 KB, posted 3/19/2026
Briefings
Item CWEPC002
Briefing on performance measures updates from Austin Resource Recovery. [Richard McHale, Director, Austin Resource Recovery].
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260325-CWEPC002, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 3.7 MB, posted 3/19/2026
20260325-CWEPC002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 92 KB, posted 3/19/2026
Item CWEPC003
Austin Parks and Recreation potential 2026 bond projects. [Jesus Aguirre, Director, Parks and Recreation].
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260325-CWEPC003, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 2.0 MB, posted 3/19/2026
20260325-CWEPC003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 92 KB, posted 3/19/2026
Briefings by Memorandum
Item CWEPC004
Austin Resource Recovery Administrative Rules Amendments - Drop Off and Curbside Services memo March 17, 2026.
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260325-CWEPC004, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 3.4 MB, posted 3/19/2026
20260325-CWEPC004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 93 KB, posted 3/19/2026
Future Items
Item CWEPC005
Identify items to discuss at future meetings.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260325-CWEPC005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 90 KB, posted 3/19/2026
ADJOURN
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