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 Items - July 15, 2026

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Item CWEPC001 - July 15, 2026

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

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Item CWEPC002 - July 15, 2026

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] Council 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

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Item CWEPC003 - July 15, 2026

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] Council 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

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Item CWEPC004 - July 15, 2026

Briefing on Austin Parks and Recreation parkland acquisition process. [Jesús Aguirre, Director - Austin Parks and Recreation] Council Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Paige Ellis.