April 22, 2026 Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of the Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee
April 22, 2026: Agenda
Meeting Agenda
Agenda: Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee (CWEPC), 139 KB
Agenda Packet for Council Committees
Agenda Packet: Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee (CWEPC), 27.0 MB
Agenda Items - April 22, 2026
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A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Action will only be taken by the members of the committee, and the alternate member may only vote when a regular committee member is absent. The committee may go into a closed session under the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from legal counsel on any item on this agenda.
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 5 speakers.
Approval of Minutes
Item CWEPC001
Approve the minutes for the February 25, 2026, and March 25, 2026, meetings of the Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260422-CWEPC001, Agenda Backup: February 25, 2026 Minutes, PDF, 188 KB, posted 4/15/2026
20260422-CWEPC001, Agenda Backup: March 25, 2026 Minutes, PDF, 190 KB, posted 4/15/2026
20260422-CWEPC001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 108 KB, posted 4/15/2026
Discussion and Possible Action
Item CWEPC002
Discussion and possible action to amend the 2026 Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee calendar to add a meeting on May 18, 2026, and remove the May 27, 2026, meeting.
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260422-CWEPC002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 108 KB, posted 4/15/2026
Briefings
Item CWEPC003
Briefing on the Final Draft of the Rain to River Strategic Plan. [Jorge Morales, Director; Erin Wood, Environmental Conservation Program Manager; Sari Albornoz, Planner Senior - Austin Watershed Protection]
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260422-CWEPC003, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 3.7 MB, posted 4/15/2026
20260422-CWEPC003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 94 KB, posted 4/15/2026
Item CWEPC004
Briefing on Resilient Austin Playbook addressing climate risks, affordability pressures, and infrastructure challenges. [Zach Baumer, Director - Climate Action and Resilience; Corinne LeTourneau, Founding Principal - Resilient Cities Catalyst]
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260422-CWEPC004, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 6.9 MB, posted 4/15/2026
20260422-CWEPC004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 109 KB, posted 4/15/2026
Item CWEPC005
Briefing on the Climate Equity Plan Implementation and Revolving Fund. [Zach Baumer, Director - Climate Action and Resilience]
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260422-CWEPC005, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 5.4 MB, posted 4/15/2026
20260422-CWEPC005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 93 KB, posted 4/15/2026
Future Items
Item CWEPC006
Identify items to be discussed at future meetings.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260422-CWEPC006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 90 KB, posted 4/15/2026
ADJOURN
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