Regular Meeting of the Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee
April 23, 2025: Agenda
Meeting Agenda
Agenda: Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee (CWEPC), 218 B
Agenda Items - April 23, 2025
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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
Item CWEPC001
Approve the minutes of the Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee meeting of April 1, 2025.
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250423-CWEPC001, Agenda Backup: Draft minutes, PDF, 230 B, posted 4/18/2025
20250423-CWEPC001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 120 B, posted 4/18/2025
Briefings
Item CWEPC002
Briefing on proposed site-specific Land Development Code variances and amendments to facilitate construction of the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Enhancement and Expansion Project [Shay Ralls Roalson, Director; Charles Celauro, Assistant Director - Austin Water].
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250423-CWEPC002, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 4 KB, posted 4/18/2025
20250423-CWEPC002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 123 B, posted 4/18/2025
Item CWEPC003
Briefing on proposed amendments to administrative rules for the placement of carts for collection and return trip fees [Jason McCombs, Division Manager- Austin Resource Recovery].
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250423-CWEPC003, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 301 B, posted 4/18/2025
20250423-CWEPC003, Agenda Backup: Public Comment Summary, PDF, 99 B, posted 4/18/2025
20250423-CWEPC003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 120 B, posted 4/18/2025
20250423-CWEPC003, Agenda Backup: Strike-through version of rule amendments, PDF, 153 B, posted 4/18/2025
Previously Distributed Memos to Mayor and Council
Item CWEPC004
2024 State of Our Environment Report memo dated April 17, 2025 [Liz Johnston, Interim Environmental Officer - Watershed Protection].
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250423-CWEPC004, Agenda Backup: 2024 State of Our Environment Memo, PDF, 196 B, posted 4/18/2025
20250423-CWEPC004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 121 B, posted 4/18/2025
Future Items
Item CWEPC005
Identify items to be discussed at future meetings.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250423-CWEPC005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 119 B, posted 4/18/2025
ADJOURN
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