Item 4 Postponed 10-0
In plain language — from the agenda backup
This ordinance reshuffles the rulebook for special events at certain Austin parks, moving those requirements from the parks administration chapter of City Code (Chapter 8-1) into the dedicated special events chapter (Chapter 4-20). Along the way, it updates the official list of special events, refreshes some definitions, and adds new provisions for events at certain parks. The city notes this item has no fiscal impact.
The official agenda language
Approve an ordinance amending City Code to move existing requirements related to special events that occur at certain parks from Chapter 8-1 (Parks Administration) to Chapter 4-20 (Special Events), to update the list of special events, update definitions, and add provisions related to new special events at certain parks. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
What got said
- Pulled from consent by Council Member Ellis to allow stakeholder engagement with park partners and event organizers
The roll call
Postponed to July 23, 2026 by Council 10-0
- Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
- Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Yes
- Vanessa Fuentes D2 Absent
- José Velásquez D3 Yes
- José "Chito" Vela D4 Yes
- Ryan Alter D5 Yes
- Krista Laine D6 Yes
- Mike Siegel D7 Yes
- Paige Ellis D8 Yes
- Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 Yes
- Marc Duchen D10 Yes