July 15, 2026 Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of the Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee
July 15, 2026: Agenda
Meeting Agenda
Agenda: Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee (CWEPC), 168 KB
Agenda Packet for Council Committees
Agenda Packet: Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee (CWEPC), 4.4 MB
Agenda Items - July 15, 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 an 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 five speakers.
Approval of Minutes
Item CWEPC001
Approve the minutes for the May 18, 2026, meeting of the Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260715-CWEPC001, Agenda Backup: Minutes, PDF, 190 KB, posted 7/9/2026
20260715-CWEPC001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 108 KB, posted 7/9/2026
Briefings
Item CWEPC002
Briefing on amendments to City Code related to Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME) managing permits for special events that occur at certain parks. [Angela Means, Director; Morgan Messick, Assistant Director - ACME; Erica Shamaly - Austin Economic Development]
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260715-CWEPC002, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 5.7 MB, posted 7/10/2026
20260715-CWEPC002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 95 KB, posted 7/9/2026
Item CWEPC003
Briefing on potential Lake Austin drawdown and hydrilla management. [Shay Ralls Roalson, Director; Teresa Lutes, Engineer - Austin Water; Jorge Morales, Director; Liz Johnston, Environmental Officer; Andrew Clamann, Manager - Austin Watershed Protection; Ken Snipes, Vice President of Power Production - Austin Energy; Keith Mars, Director - Austin Development Services]
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260715-CWEPC003, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 3.8 MB, posted 7/10/2026
20260715-CWEPC003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 95 KB, posted 7/9/2026
Item CWEPC004
Briefing on Austin Parks and Recreation parkland acquisition process. [Jesús Aguirre, Director - Austin Parks and Recreation]
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260715-CWEPC004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 92 KB, posted 7/9/2026
Future Items
Item CWEPC005
Identify items to be discussed at future meetings.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260715-CWEPC005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 91 KB, posted 7/9/2026
ADJOURN
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