Regular Meeting of the Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee
February 26, 2025: Agenda
Meeting Agenda
Agenda: Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee (CWEPC), 194 B
Agenda Items - February 26, 2025
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| CWEPC001 | CWEPC002 | CWEPC003 | CWEPC004 | CWEPC005 | CWEPC006 | CWEPC007 |
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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 a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. This section is limited to 5 speakers.
Approval of Minutes
Discussion and Possible Action
Item CWEPC001
Discussion and possible action on approval of the meeting schedule for the 2025 calendar year.
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250226-CWEPC001, Agenda Backup: Proposed Schedule, PDF, 130 B, posted 2/21/2025
20250226-CWEPC001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 118 B, posted 2/21/2025
Briefings
Item CWEPC002
Briefing on proposed City Code amendments to increase erosion protections along the Colorado River below Longhorn Dam. (Watershed Protection Department)
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250226-CWEPC002, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 9 KB, posted 2/21/2025
20250226-CWEPC002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 105 B, posted 2/21/2025
Item CWEPC003
Briefing on efforts to address trash in creeks. (Austin Resource Recovery and Watershed Protection Department)
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250226-CWEPC003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 105 B, posted 2/21/2025
Item CWEPC004
Briefing on Waterloo Greenway partnership. (Watershed Protection Department)
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250226-CWEPC004, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 2 KB, posted 2/21/2025
20250226-CWEPC004, Agenda Backup: Presentation V2, PDF, 2 KB, posted 2/21/2025
20250226-CWEPC004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 105 B, posted 2/21/2025
Item CWEPC005
Briefing on cap and stitch coordination opportunities on I-35 expansion project from 4th to 7th Streets. (Transportation and Public Works Department)
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250226-CWEPC005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 106 B, posted 2/21/2025
Briefings - Memos to Mayor and Council
Item CWEPC006
Briefing on Parks and Recreation Department’s actions described in the Land Management Plan Annual Update Fiscal Year 2024 dated February 20, 2025. (Parks and Recreation Department)
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250226-CWEPC006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 106 B, posted 2/21/2025
Future Items
Item CWEPC007
Identity items to be discussed at future meetings.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250226-CWEPC007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 118 B, posted 2/21/2025
ADJOURN
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