SRCC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
(www.srccatx.org)
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 7:00 PM
Minutes approved by the Executive Committee on 5/5/2026
Meeting called to order at 7:15 pm by Vice President
1. 7:00 Welcome and Announcements
Central City District Plan: Upcoming engagement opportunities
Open House on Wednesday, April 22, from 4:30–7:30p.m. at the Long Center (Kodosky Donor Lounge). Free parking and refreshments will be provided.
Virtual Open House on Tuesday, April 21, from 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Discussion of Oak Wilt in the neighborhood. A neighor shared information about a guest speaker available to address the membership regarding Oak Wilt. Timing of the presentation was discussed. There is a conflict between the SRCC April 21st meeting and a meeting at Travis High School regarding Nav Hub. It was decided to delay the start of the April 21st meeting to 8pm so that those interested can attend both.
Presenter: Mary Fealkoff, President (10 min)
2. 7:10 Approve Minutes from previous EC Meeting, February, 2026, EC Meeting. Meeting minutes available at: www.srccatx.org.
Minutes not available to be approved.
Presenter: Mary Fealkoff, President (5 min)
3. 7:15 Membership Report
Members must pay dues to participate in SRCC business and actions, such as voting and making motions. Try the subscription option for automatic annual renewals.
Presenter: SRCC Membership, Mary Janecek-Friedman (5 min)
4. 7:20 Treasurer’s Report
All reports available upon request: treasurer@srccatx.org
Treasurer shared income/expenses as of the end of March.
Presenter: Treasurer, Will Andrews (5 min)
5. 7:25 Noise from St. Ed’s baseball field
Our neighbor discussed the noise from the athletics field at St. Edwards. Mr. Kazenel met previously with St. Ed’s Administration and an agreement was reached. This agreement has not been honored. The noise can last for over 5 hours and interferes with the quality of life of SRCC members. Another neighbor shared that recently a lighting system has been installed and expressed concern that it will enable longer events. It was requested that SRCC provide a letter that can be taken to the Administration. Contact Mr. Kazenel at rkazenel63@gmail.com if you want to participate and express your concerns.
Presenter: Robert Kazenel, Resident(10 min)
6. 7:35 Planning & Zoning Issues
The P&Z Chair shared information about the results of their attendance at the last City Council meeting.
* Update on Giant Sign Ordinance
The City has accepted a bid for this to move forward.
* Rowan Vale proposed development on Annie St.
Presented by David Swann, NCPT: NCPT Rowan Vale Letter
A large group of members have kept up the pressure to have influence on this development. The chair expressed concern that, should this development be approved, it sets a precedent for future developments. Further, if the zoning is approved, the developer can turn around and sell the property.
* “No Zoning” Ordinance
* Commercial Micro Home Businesses
Discussion was about a movement that would allow small business in one’s yards. (There is a pilot of this effort moving forward. It is important that we pay attention.)
Presented by: Planning & Zoning Chair, Anita Tschurr (10 min)
7. 7:45 Looking Forward
* Navigation Hub
It was reported that there are 12 positions being considered to man the building. At this time, those positions do not include a safety officer. It was suggested that stakeholders confront David Gray that one of the positions be converted to a constable position. At this time, the Hub has represented itself as having fewer services than Sunrise, but SRCC representatives are skeptical.
* Fall Arts Trail (including our neighborhood schools)
There are hopes that each of the schools open as a location on the Art Trail.
* Reminder to vote in County Commissioner Run-Off election on May 26th
Presenter: Barbara Cilley (10 min)
8. 7:55 Update from Roots and Wings Ad Hoc Committee
Presenter: Co-Vice President, Ken Burnett(5 min)
9. 8:00 Update from Ad Hoc Nominations Committee:
Openings:
- Secretary
- Finance Committee Chair
- Area 3b Coordinator
- Area 4a Coordinator
Presenter: Mary Janecek-Friedman (5 min)
10. 8:05 Reports from Standing Committee Chairs
a) Planning and Zoning; b) Historic Preservation; c) Finance; d) Mobility; e) Public Safety; f) Parks and Environment; g) Schools; h) Communications (10 min)
Mobility–Reports have indicated that our 308 paid parking spaces along Congress will be reduced to 48 during the construction of the light rail.
Public Safety–A neighbor reported that a woman was walking in our neighborhood who was attacked by two loose dogs. The woman had to be hospitalized. The City confronted the owner of the dogs and the dogs have been confiscated. Final resolution has not been reported. (Location of attack was right across from St. Ed’s.) Another topic was discussed. There is a man who is hanging out repeatedly at the Shelter at Little Stacey.
Parks–The Purple Pipe project for reclaimed water is being modified to be used for irrigation. The project will be under construction over the next year. SRCC members lobbied to use that water for irrigation in Stacy Park (rather than the blue water that is now used). Zo, our council member is in agreement getting Austin Water and Parks to work together to meet this goal.
Communications–The newsletter will be available for distribution on April 15th
11. 8:15 Reports from Area Coordinators and Group Representatives
a) Area Coordinators; b) TECHS CAT; c) ANC; d) SCC; e) EROC; f) GSRC NPCT; g) SCWAB; h) St. Edward’s(10 min)
Upcoming meetings (Zoom unless otherwise noted):
GM (3rd Tuesday) April 21, May 19 [IN-PERSON POTLUCK], June 16, August 18
EC (1st Tuesday) May 5, June 2, August 4, September 8
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: contact Tom Groce, SRCC Public Safety Chair at: tgroce71@gmail.com
Check crime reports and statistics here: https://www.krimelabb.com/_basic/view/v_welcome.php
If you have questions about using the Neighborhood ListServ: https://groups.io/g/SouthRiverAustin
The next Executive Committee meeting is May 5, 2026
The next General Membership meeting is
IN-PERSON POTLUCK May 19, 2026
Frequently used acronyms: ACF-Austin Community Fund; ANC-Austin Neighborhood Council; BoA-Board of Adjustment; CDC-Community Development Corporation; EROC-East Riverside/Oltorf Combined Contact Team; FLUM-Future Land Use Map; GSRC NPCT-Greater South River City Neighborhood Planning Contact Team; HSO-Housing Strategy Office; NCCD-Neighborhood Conservation Combining District; NHPA-National Historic Preservation Act; NPCT– Neighborhood Planning Contact Team; PC-Planning Commission; PUD-Planned Unit Development; SCC-South Central Coalition of neighborhood associations; SF-Single Family zoning category; TECHS CAT-Travis Early College High School Campus Architectural Team; ZAP– Zoning and Platting
Agenda Prepared by Robin Sanders, vicepresident@srccatx.org. Minutes Prepared by Mary Friedman, membership@srccatx.org
