Waterloo Preservation Plan Citlaly, Tiffany, Max, Bryan Table of Contents 01 History History about waterloo greenway and waller creek 02 Why preserve the history What had happened in the past and present 03 Goals & Strategy What can be done to preserve the history 04 05 Our Plan Our plan to preserve the history of waterloo greenway and waller creek Stakeholders Who is the audience and who are the stakeholders 06 Outcome What can happen in the future with our plan 01 History/background Waller Creek, which flows across the District from north to south, has influenced its development over time. ● Waller Creek dates 15,000 years in the past, indigenous people called Waller Creek even before it was given its name. European settlement forced indigenous people to identify as Mexican ignorer to stay in their ancestral lands. ● ● After Slavery, African Americans established a community along the banks of Waller Creek. The city's waterways, like Shoal Creek and Waller Creek, which at the time were prone to flooding and were areas of the city where many Black and Mexican-Americans had settled, needed to be improved, as well as parks and boulevards. ● The Koch and Fowler 1928 City Plan presents the idea of picturesque parks and boulevards in the Waller Creek area. But the beautification plans also reinforce the racist Jim Crow policies. 01 More history History on development of waller creek and waterloo greenway ● ● In April 1978, Symphony Square opens forming the headquarters for the Austin Symphony Orchestra, the Square is formed by four historic buildings: the Jeremiah Hamilton House (the only building original to the site), New Orleans Club, William P. Hardeman House, and Michael Doyle House. In 1975, urban planners, architects, landscape architects, and engineers create the Waller Creek Development Plan; plan proposed improvements. ● The City of Austin had a vision for transforming the neglected Waller Creek area into a connected, inclusive, and vibrant public park that could benefit the entire Austin community. Today, both the Conservancy and all of the park’s many destinations are collectively known as “Waterloo Greenway. 02 Why do we need to preserve waterloo park/waller creek Remembrance connections development Transmit our understanding of the past to future generations Help give people a sense of a place and connection to the past Benefits of attraction to tourists and the community 02 What had happened in the past Aftermath of the …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION YYYYMMDD-XXX Seconded By: Funding for Park Land and Maintenance at South Central Waterfront Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends that Council refrain from putting a cap on the money Endeavor (the 305 S. Congress PUD applicant) would owe for Parkland Dedication Fees and recommends against leaving park maintenance in the hands of the developer. Description of Recommendation to Council In light of negotiations for the funding of the park land and maintenance, the Parks and Recreation Board recommends that Council refrain from putting a cap on the money Endeavor (the 305 S. Congress PUD applicant) would owe for Parkland Dedication Fees. In the motion offered by CM Pool that generated brief discussion, an amount of $9M for parkland was discussed. We assume this came from an estimated calculation of parkland fees utilizing predicted FY2023 PLD fees. However, the timing of the construction, potential height increases, and subsequent increase in the number of units may impact the amount of parkland dedication fee called for under the city’s regulations. The fee may be significantly higher, alongside the stipulation that each unit would pay $100 above the parkland dedication fee. We urge the Council to use the parkland dedication formula, already in place—and not to add a ceiling to this amount—as the land continues to grow in value, and the mechanism is already in place to assess the appropriate fee. In light of the plans for maintenance of the park, as suggested, the Downtown Austin Alliance, The Trail Foundation, and the Parks Department met to discuss possibilities. The DAA discussed and tentatively agreed to allow the funds paid into the PID by the developer be paid to The Trail Foundation for ongoing park maintenance. Assuming this tentative agreement could be finalized, this would be the optimal arrangement, in the eyes of the Parks Board. We strongly urge against leaving park maintenance in the hands of the developer, as ownership changes or other factors would negatively impact the level of maintenance at this signature public park. Vote For: Against: Abstain: Absent: Attest: ______________________________
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD DIRECTOR’S REPORT DATE: November 2022 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS: Zilker Park Vision Plan: On November 15th, the draft Zilker Park Vision Plan was released for review by the community. As the first comprehensive plan for this beloved and complex space, the vision plan aims to provide a guide for the future of Zilker Metropolitan Park. To connect with as many people in Austin as possible, multiple engagement methods and efforts are being implemented: • Online Draft Plan Review: Community members can read the entire draft plan and provide comments directly on the plan now through January 8, 2023. • Community Survey: A survey option will also be offered highlighting key elements of the draft plan and guiding principles. Open now through January 8, 2023. • Community Meetings: The planning team will be available to guide community members through the plan and answer questions at two formal community meeting opportunities: Virtual Meeting: Wednesday, December 7, 6 p.m. (Zoom Registration) In-Person Open House: Saturday, December 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., McBeth Recreation Center • Pop-ups in all 10 Districts and Zilker: The planning team will also host pop-ups through Austin between now and January 8, 2023, at various events throughout the city. The updated schedule and additional information can be found on the project webpage. Districts 5 and 8 Adams-Hemphill Neighborhood Park Community Meeting: The Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with the Watershed Protection Department (WPD) and Austin Transportation Department to create a park concept plan for potential future improvements. WPD is planning to build two stormwater ponds at the park as part of the Guadalupe St. Flood Risk Reduction project. The concept plan will help ensure ponds are compatible with any potential plans for the park in the future. The department will also host a Pop-up Event. Adams-Hemphill Neighborhood Park, 201 W. 30th Street Saturday, December 3, 2022, 10 a.m. (alternative rain date December 10) District 9 Armadillo Neighborhood Park Nature Play Open House: As part of Cities Connecting Children to Nature and in partnership with community partners, the department will install nature play features in Armadillo Neighborhood Park. The meeting will build on the previous meeting in February 2020, sharing ideas for the future equipment and providing interactive options for kids in attendance. The department will also host a Zilker Pop-up at this event. Armadillo Neighborhood Park, 910 Armadillo Rd. 1 Saturday, December 17, 10 …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20221128-3 November 28, 2022 Pioneer Crossing Permanent Drainage Use Date: Subject: Motioned By: Nina Rinaldi Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board Recommends to Austin City Council to approve 9,574 square feet of Permanent Drainage Use on parkland located at Pioneer Crossing Neighborhood Park. Vote Seconded By: Patrick Moore The motion to recommend to Austin City Council to approve 9,574 square feet of Permanent Drainage Use on parkland located at Pioneer Crossing Neighborhood Park was approved on Board Member Rinaldi’s motion, Board Member Moore’s second on a 9-0 vote with one vacancy. Board Member Di Carlo absent. Chair Cottam Sajbel, Vice Chair Faust, Board Members Barnard, Flowers, Hugman, Lewis, Moore, Rinaldi and Taylor. Board Member Di Carlo. For: Against: Abstain: Absent: Attest:
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20221128-4 November 28, 2022 The Trail Conservancy Annual Programming Plan Date: Subject: Motioned By: Lisa Hugman Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends to Austin City Council to approve The Trail Conservancy’s Annual Programming Plan for the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail at Townlake Metropolitan Park. Vote Seconded By: Nina Rinaldi The motion to recommend to Austin City Council to approve The Trail Conservancy’s Annual Programming Plan for the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail at Townlake Metropolitan Park was approved on Board Member Hugman’s motion, Board Member Rinaldi’s second on a 9-0 vote with one vacancy. Board Member Di Carlo absent. Chair Cottam Sajbel, Vice Chair Faust, Board Members Barnard, Flowers, Hugman, Lewis, Moore, Rinaldi and Taylor. For: Against: Abstain: Absent: Board Member Di Carlo. Attest:
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20221128-5 November 28, 2022 Seconded By: Lisa Hugman Funding for Park Land and Maintenance at South Central Waterfront Date: Subject: Motioned By: Laura Cottam Sajbel Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends that Council refrain from putting a cap on the money Endeavor (the 305 S. Congress PUD applicant) would owe for Parkland Dedication Fees and recommends against leaving park maintenance in the hands of the developer. Description of Recommendation to Council In light of negotiations for the funding of the park land and maintenance, the Parks and Recreation Board recommends that Council refrain from putting a cap on the money Endeavor (the 305 S. Congress PUD applicant) would owe for Parkland Dedication Fees. In the motion offered by CM Pool that generated brief discussion, an amount of $9M for parkland was discussed. We assume this came from an estimated calculation of parkland fees utilizing predicted FY2023 PLD fees. However, the timing of the construction, potential height increases, and subsequent increase in the number of units may impact the amount of parkland dedication fee called for under the city’s regulations. The fee may be significantly higher, alongside the stipulation that each unit would pay $100 above the parkland dedication fee. We urge the Council to use the parkland dedication formula, already in place—and not to add a ceiling to this amount—as the land continues to grow in value, and the mechanism is already in place to assess the appropriate fee. In light of the plans for maintenance of the park, as suggested, the Downtown Austin Alliance, The Trail Conservancy, and the Parks Department met to discuss possibilities. The DAA discussed and tentatively agreed to allow the funds paid into the PID by the developer be paid to The Trail Conservancy for ongoing park maintenance. Assuming this tentative agreement could be finalized, this would be the preferred arrangement, in the eyes of the Parks Board. We strongly urge against leaving park maintenance in the hands of the developer, as ownership changes or other factors would negatively impact the level of maintenance at this signature public park. Vote The motion to recommend that Council refrain from putting a cap on the money that Endevor (the 305 S. Congress PUD applicant) would owe for the Parkland Dedication Fees and recommend against leaving park maintenance in the hands of the developer was approved on Chair Cottam Sajbel’s Motion, Board …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD November 28, 2022 – 6:00 PM City Hall Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Questions and Answers Report PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS: Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9), Chair Sarah Faust (D-5), Vice-Chair Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Anna Di Carlo (D-2) Patrick Moore (D-3) Kathryn Flowers (D-4) Lisa Hugman (D-6) Nancy Barnard (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Dawn Lewis (D-10) Richard DePalma (Mayor) Page 1 of 3 Item 4: Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve The Trail Conservancy’s Annual Programming Plan for the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail at Townlake Metropolitan Park. Vice Chair Faust 1) In regard to the TTC programming plan, is there a summary of anything that is different than last year? This is the first full year programming plan for The Trail Conservancy. The Trail Conservancy (TTC) and the City of Austin executed the Park Operations and Maintenance Agreement on June 10, 2022. The previously reviewed and approved interim TTC Programming Plan for June 10 – December 31, 2022, can be found here: https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=383545 . New in 2023, TTC will launch their inaugural Earth Day Jubilee celebration on 4/22/23 at International Shores Lawn. The event will be free and open to the public with a small, reserved section for ticketed attendees that will include food and beverage. 2) I am seeking clarification on how to understand the chart on Page 7 of the programming plan. The chart appears to provide the minimum number of activations per space. For example, Holly Shores says 8+ activations. I am assuming 8+ means 8 or more. Is this correct? Open and Partially Open <2. Does this mean it will have 6+ open activations and less than 2 partially open activations? Please clarify. The main purpose of review of the programming plan by Parks Board, as I see it, is so that the Parks Board can ensure there is a balance of programming and also that the trail is not over-programmed, i.e. the trail is available for just walking and jogging without special events every time park users go to the trail. It is difficult to discern this balance if a minimum number of activations is provided, not a maximum. Just to note, the Pease Park Conservancy programming plan was also framed this way and I had the same issue with it, as was the …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 16, 2022 – 12:30 PM CITY HALL BOARD AND COMMISSIONS 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, tim.dombeck@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Patrick Moore (D-3) , Chair Richard DePalma (Mayor) Sarah Faust (D-5) Lisa Hugman (D-6) Kimberly Taylor (D-8) Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-10), Ex-Officio CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Finance Committee on July 11, 2022. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation and discussion on City of Austin Cemetery Operations. Presenter(s): Lucas Massie, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Department 1. 2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action regarding the Parks and Recreation Board Finance Committee 2023 meeting schedule. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Tim Dombeck at Parks and Recreation Department, at (512) 974-6716 tim.dombeck@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Parks and Recreation Board, please contact Tim Dombeck at (512) 974-6716 tim.dombeck@austintexas.gov.
CEMETERY OPERATIONS Parks and Recreation Finance Committee Presentation November 2022 MISSION STATEMENT | Cemetery Operations strives to honor the past, present, and future of Austin’s sacred municipal burial grounds with integrity, empathy, and respect. VISION STATEMENT | Cemetery Operations utilizes available resources to provide the best quality of service and care to our diverse community and historic cemeteries. The Founding of Historic Cemeteries MISSION STATEMENT | Cemetery Operations strives to honor the past, present, and future of Austin’s sacred municipal burial grounds with integrity, empathy, and respect. VISION STATEMENT | Cemetery Operations utilizes available resources to provide the best quality of service and care to our diverse community and historic cemeteries. 1839 • Oakwood Cemetery 1872 • Stanley- Nolen 1878 • Cemetery at Longview Park 1898 • Plummers Cemetery 1915 • Oakwood Cemetery Annex 1926 • Evergreen Cemetery 1927 • Austin Memorial Cemetery 2 Background and History Department of Public Works managed cemeteries (ends 1986). • 26 Full-Time Employees: All Grounds (15 Seasonal) Intercare Managed. • 1990-2013 Managed by contractor Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) manages cemeteries. • April 1, 2013 PARD assumed management of the five (5) City of Austin municipal cemeteries. maintenance functions. • The cemetery team was established to handle the administration, interment and • 29 Full-time Employees: 7 Administrative & 22 Grounds (8 Seasonal) • Cemetery Operations maintain 200+ acres of cemetery land, which consists of over 80,000 burials • An average of 365 interments per year and 500 space sales 3 Interment Contract In June 2013, the Austin City Council approved a five-year contract with Interment Services, Inc. (ISI) for interment services only. The ISI contract expired on November 28, 2018. On November 15, 2018, Austin City Council approved an extension option for the contract with Interment Services, Inc. Currently, ISI is working with Cemetery Division staff to fully train them on performing internments. 4 At the moment… • PARD is currently managing interments at all five (5) city cemeteries. • As of April 1, 2013, Cemetery services include: • Sales administration and management (PARD) • Cemetery operations and maintenance (PARD) • Interment services (Contractual) • Burial spaces are only sold at Austin Memorial Cemetery and Evergreen Cemetery. • Austin Memorial Park has over 30 acres of undeveloped land available for future burials. 5 Business Challenges/Unmet Needs: • Limited personnel resources; currently operating at roughly 40% Interment Equipment (Mini Excavator, Tipper, trailers, etc.) • • …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 2022 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JULY 11, 2022 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE convened in a REGULAR meeting on MONDAY, JULY 11, 2022, at 1183 Chestnut Ave. in Austin, Texas. Chair Faust called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE Meeting to order at 12:10 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Sarah Faust, Lisa Hugman, Laura Cottam Sajbel (Ex-Officio) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Patrick Moore PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Finance Committee Regular Meeting on March 21, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of March 21, 2022 were approved on Board Member Moore’s motion, Chair Faust’s second on a 3-0 vote. Board Members DePalma and Taylor absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding the development of the Parks and Recreation Department’s FY2023 Proposed Budget. Vanorda Richardson, Financial Manager III, Parks and Recreation Department provided a briefing and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. 1. 2. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 2022 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Parks and Recreation Department’s current and proposed fees. Vanorda Richardson, Financial Manager III, Parks and Recreation Department gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. Conduct officer elections for the Chair of the Parks and Recreation Board Finance Committee. The motion elect Patrick Moore to the officer position of Chair of the Parks and Recreation Board Finance Committee was approved on Board Member Moore’s motion, Board Member Hugman’s second on a 3-0 vote. Board Members DePalma and Taylor absent. 3. 4. Faust – Finance Committee needs to discuss process for choosing agenda items. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM Chair Moore adjourned the meeting at 1:17 p.m. without objection. After minutes have been approved, include the following statement before uploading to BCIC: The minutes were approved at the DATE meeting on BOARD MEMBER’s motion, BOARD MEMBER second on a (vote count) vote. 2
CEMETERY OPERATIONS Parks and Recreation Finance Committee Presentation November 2022 MISSION STATEMENT | Cemetery Operations strives to honor the past, present, and future of Austin’s sacred municipal burial grounds with integrity, empathy, and respect. VISION STATEMENT | Cemetery Operations utilizes available resources to provide the best quality of service and care to our diverse community and historic cemeteries. The Founding of Historic Cemeteries MISSION STATEMENT | Cemetery Operations strives to honor the past, present, and future of Austin’s sacred municipal burial grounds with integrity, empathy, and respect. VISION STATEMENT | Cemetery Operations utilizes available resources to provide the best quality of service and care to our diverse community and historic cemeteries. 1839 • Oakwood Cemetery 1872 • Stanley- Nolen 1878 • Cemetery at Longview Park 1898 • Plummers Cemetery 1915 • Oakwood Cemetery Annex 1926 • Evergreen Cemetery 1927 • Austin Memorial Cemetery 2 Background and History Department of Public Works managed cemeteries (ends 1986). • 26 Full-Time Employees: All Grounds (15 Seasonal) Intercare Managed. • 1990-2013 Managed by contractor Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) manages cemeteries. • April 1, 2013 PARD assumed management of the five (5) City of Austin municipal cemeteries. maintenance functions. • The cemetery team was established to handle the administration, interment and • 29 Full-time Employees: 7 Administrative & 22 Grounds (8 Seasonal) • Cemetery Operations maintain 200+ acres of cemetery land, which consists of over 80,000 burials • An average of 365 interments per year and 500 space sales 3 Interment Contract In June 2013, the Austin City Council approved a five-year contract with Interment Services, Inc. (ISI) for interment services only. The ISI contract expired on November 28, 2018. On November 15, 2018, Austin City Council approved an extension option for the contract with Interment Services, Inc. Currently, ISI is working with Cemetery Division staff to fully train them on performing internments. 4 At the moment… • PARD is currently managing interments at all five (5) city cemeteries. • As of April 1, 2013, Cemetery services include: • Sales administration and management (PARD) • Cemetery operations and maintenance (PARD) • Interment services (Contractual) • Burial spaces are only sold at Austin Memorial Cemetery and Evergreen Cemetery. • Austin Memorial Park has over 30 acres of undeveloped land available for future burials. 5 Business Challenges/Unmet Needs: • Limited personnel resources; currently operating at roughly 40% meaning we need more than double the staff we …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 16, 2022 – 12:30 PM CITY HALL BOARD AND COMMISSIONS 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, tim.dombeck@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Patrick Moore (D-3) , Chair Richard DePalma (Mayor) Sarah Faust (D-5) Lisa Hugman (D-6) Kimberly Taylor (D-8) Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-10), Ex-Officio CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Finance Committee on July 11, 2022. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation and discussion on City of Austin Cemetery Operations. Presenter(s): Lucas Massie, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Department 1. 2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action regarding the Parks and Recreation Board Finance Committee 2023 meeting schedule. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Tim Dombeck at Parks and Recreation Department, at (512) 974-6716 tim.dombeck@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Parks and Recreation Board, please contact Tim Dombeck at (512) 974-6716 tim.dombeck@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD OCTOBER 24, 2022 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9), Chair Sarah Faust (D-5), Vice-Chair Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Anna Di Carlo (D-2) Patrick Moore (D-3) Kathryn Flowers (D-4) Lisa Hugman (D-6) Nancy Barnard (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Dawn Lewis (D-10) Richard DePalma (Mayor) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of September 26, 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on the Palm District Plan. Stevie Greathouse, Capital Programming Consultant, Housing and Planning Department. Staff briefing on trash in creeks. Andrew Clamann, Environmental Scientist Sr., Watershed Protection. Staff briefing on procurement policies, procedures, and practices for the City of Austin. Cyrenthia Ellis, Procurement Manager, Financial Services Department. Page 1 of 2 1. 2. 3. 4. Staff briefing on Parks and Recreation Department community engagement events, planning updates, development updates, maintenance updates, program updates and administrative updates. (SD23 Strategies: Health & Environment, Culture & Lifelong Learning; PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All) Presenter(s): Kimberly McNeeley, Director, Parks and Recreation Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to City Council to approve the amended Joint Use Agreement between Austin Independent School District and the City of Austin. (SD23 Strategies: Health & Environment, Culture & Lifelong Learning, Govt that Works for All; PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Operational Efficiency, Park Access for All, Program Alignment) Christin Chute Canul, Program Manager II, Parks and Recreation Department WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. 8. 9. …
PALM DISTRICT PLAN Public Review DRAFT 10/14/2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 INTRODUCTION 3 EQUITY FRAMEWORK 4 HISTORY 6 EXISTING CONDITIONS 24 ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY 36 VISION STATEMENT 40 VISION FRAMEWORK 41 KEY OPPORTUNITY SITES 42 DESIRED OUTCOMES 47 SCENARIOS 52 IMPLEMENTATION 59 RECOMMENDATIONS 60 LOOKING FORWARD 69 Appendices A1 The Palm District: Austin’s Cultural Hub - AIA Communities by Design Report A2 Listening Report for Palm District Visioning Phase A3 Palm District Existing Conditions Report A4 Palm District Planning City Council Resolution EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 2019 the Austin City Council directed staff (Resolution No. 20190523-029) to develop a small area plan for the eastern edge of Downtown: the Palm District. Initial work on the plan began in the latter part of 2019 and early 2020, but was halted by the global COVID-19 pandemic. As 2020 wound down, staff resumed work on the project by developing and refining background documents, designing the public engagement strategy and planning process, conducting preliminary stakeholder outreach, and preparing for the formal kickoff of the planning prosses in May 2021. Beginning in 2019, Housing and Planning Department Staff convened a City of Austin Palm District Planning Team comprised of representatives from multiple City Departments including Convention Center, Parks and Recreation, Watershed Protection, Transportation, Sustainability, Economic Development, Real Estate, and the Corridor Program Office to provide input and review key deliverables throughout the process. HPD staff also met regularly with representatives from the Downtown Austin Alliance and Waterloo Greenway, as well as Travis County staff, and other key community stakeholders serving as partners in support of the planning process. The Palm District planning process employed a five phase planning process: • Pre-Planning—The project team researched the Palm District in preparation of developing the plan. • Visioning—The project team engaged community and developed a draft vision and outline for the plan. • Active Planning—Staff used the draft vision to identify recommendations and to develop multiple scenarios for the Palm District. As part of their partnership with the City in support of this process, the Downtown Austin Alliance engaged a professional urban design firm, Asakura Robinson, to assist with outreach, focus group facilitation, development of possible future scenarios and a preferred scenario for the draft plan. • Draft Review—Staff developed the draft plan with guidance from city and key stakeholder partners and released the draft for public review and comments. • Plan Adoption—During this time staff will review …
Trash in Creeks Field Investigation Report and Benchmark Research Study Andrew Clamann Parks and Recreation Board 10/24/2022 Andrew.Clamann@austintexas.gov Mateo.Scoggins@austintexas.gov Leila.Gosselink@austintexas.gov Resolution No. 20200123-108 (CIUR 2234) field study benchmark report upstream concentration source downstream concentration Typical pollutant assessment: downstream – upstream = source contribution This assessment does not work for trash Variability in storm intensity Variability in stream character Data Collection • 20 Creeks • 110 miles • Observations every 30ft • 19,467 data points Scooters only 21 found Small number of occurrence due to: o reduced permitted fleets (since 2020) o improved process for reporting (311) o efficient process for removal (vendor) Trash intensity score + source presence • Overflowing dumpster • Outfall/tributary • Encampment • Dumping historic site • Dumping point source • Dumping unknown • Property management Sources by occurrence Takeaway # 1 Encampment was the most commonly-observed source, but is similar in intensity and range to most other sources Result: A georeferenced map of intensity* and sources example: upper shoal creek *can be used by internal or external partners for strategic cleaning https://arcg.is/0z48bj0 Takeaway # 2 Trash intensity is not proportional to its drainage area (source input locations are deceiving) Geospatial analysis using 300’ and 3000’ buffers Population Transportation Land Use Takeaway # 3 There were no statistically significant correlations between trash intensity and: landuse, census, transportation, • • • • parks, etc. Takeaway # 4 Virtually anything can be found in creeks, but single use plastics were the most common item clothing, tents, bedding recreation items, toys erosion matting, silt fences packaging, shipping office, household lawn tools, mulch bags, garden hoses, appliances medical, electronics, textiles, hardware traffic cones, barriers, safety construction materials, asphalt, lumber Telecommunication cables, displaced infrastructure 500+ shopping carts Takeaway # 5 76% of the trash is found in 10% of the area (opportunity for strategic site selection for cleanups by COA, partners, contractors, volunteers) Field report provides diverse assemblage of recommendations at different scales • • • • • • • site-specific cleanups, improved rules for dumpsters, structural controls, enforcement, education/outreach, coordination with partners, etc Benchmarking Research Report • EXTRACTION (physically removing trash from waterways) ex: structural controls, machines, manual labor • INTERCEPTION (keeping trash from entering waterways) ex: education, enforcement, landscape cleanups, structural controls • SOURCE REDUCTION (stemming the flow into our community) ex: limit single use plastics Extraction • creek and lake cleanups* • requirement/enforcement of vendors/individuals to clean up • …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and Council Members FROM: Jorge L. Morales, P.E., CFM, Director, Watershed Protection Department DATE: Aug 17, 2022 SUBJECT: Reporting Deliverables - Monitoring & Sources of Trash in Creeks (Resolution No. 20200123-108) The purpose of this memorandum is to provide reporting deliverables associated with Council Resolution No. 20200123-108. This resolution, in part, directed the City Manager to prepare a study with recommendations to address litter problems in Austin’s waterways. The Trash in Creeks field study, completed in the spring of 2022, documented trash distribution and sources at 19,467 data points in 20 watersheds along 110 miles of streams in Austin. Surprisingly, the intensity of trash had no significant relationship with stream drainage area, land use, population, or proximity to roadways/parks nor to individual point sources such as overflowing dumpsters, illegal dumping, and encampments/etc. This suggests that intensity of trash in creeks is a cumulative influence of the entire community and is primarily spatially influenced by the physical nature of the stream (roughness) rather than observed local sources. Spatial analysis indicates that 76% of the volume is in 10% of the area and the most encountered items were single-use plastic beverage/food containers, which has implications for both site prioritization and source reduction. The Trash in Creeks benchmarking study reviews trash reduction methods and physical technologies that collect trash actively and passively in watersheds and waterways. Many strategies identified as being effective in peer cities are already being implemented by the City of Austin. Novel technologies and innovative mechanisms to extract trash in waterways around the world show promise, however, most have limitations that may preclude efficient use in Austin’s setting. Physical removal is a critical part of the strategy but interception of trash on the landscape, and reduction of items commonly found in the waste stream are more sustainable methods for trash reduction. These two reports provide insight to the distribution, character, and solution space of trash in creeks that will help our community focus resources and effort towards removal, prevention, and source reduction. The City of Austin is increasing its understanding of trash in creeks and diversifying the toolbox to address the problem. We anticipate testing application of some of the methods identified in the report to provide increased resolution on cost/benefit in our environment. A past deliverable associated with this council resolution was a Program Inventory, Analysis and …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Joint Use Agreement Update October 24, 2022 Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding amendments to the Joint Use Agreement between Austin Independent School District and City of Austin. Christine Chute Canul, Partnership Manager, Park Planning Division Austin Parks and Recreation Department Overview of Joint Use Agreement (JUA) 1) Last Updated in 1984 2) Partners – AISD, CCCN and PARD 3) Timeline – Efforts began in 2017 4) Updates to the JUA 5) Next Steps Project Goals • • • To identify current inefficiencies in the operations and maintenance of these sites To develop clear roles and responsibilities To create a streamlined and transparent process for community activated improvements moving forward Importance of School Parks The outdoor space at joint use school parks is available to the public during non-school hours through a partnership between the City of Austin and Austin ISD. Joint use sites provide a number of benefits to both the school and surrounding community, including: • • • • • • Access to greenspace and recreational opportunities in otherwise park-deficient areas, which has been connected to better physical and mental health Park/City of Austin-related grant opportunities to improve the existing greenspace, such as adding a nature trail through wildflower meadow Shared cost and maintenance responsibilities, including playground maintenance and waste disposal Evolution of a community hub, whereby the space is co-created by the community through art, nature, or recreation Children that spend time in nature are healthier, happier, and perform better in school Community stewardship opportunities through nonprofit partner organizations, thereby growing community ownership of the space Twenty-one Joint Use Sites/School Parks Updates to the JUA 1. Updated to reflect site inventory and ownership of assets 2. Developed clear roles and responsibilities regarding ownership of current and future assets 3. Developed Design Standards 4. Incorporated Feasibility Review Process for future improvements at the site Included Oversight and Management Procedures 5. Updated Process | School Park Improvements Schoolyard Improvement Project Proposal (SIP – AISD) Next Steps: City Council | 12/8/2022 Execute JUA Finalize Draft JUA Parks Board and AISD Board | October and November 2022 Publish webpage with JUA and general info on the management of sites Joint informational workshop with pertinent PARD/AISD Supervisors to review finalized JUA PARD Community PARKnerships | Agreement Manager Parks Board Action Requested Make a recommendation to Mayor and Council in support of the amended Joint Use Agreement between …
1. 2. 3. 4. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING DEVELOPMENT AND SHARED USE OF JOINTLY OWNED FACILITIES, GROUND IMPROVEMENTS AND OPEN SPACES PARTIES: This Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between the City of Austin (the “City”), and Austin Independent School District (the “AISD”) hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties” and each, a “Party”. AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF 1984 JOINT USE MEMORANDUM AND PRIOR AGREEMENTS: It is the intent of the Parties to amend, restate and replace that certain Joint AISD/City Council Information Memorandum dated January 9, 1984, and all subsequent amendments (collectively, the “1984 Joint Use Agreement”). Effective as of the date of this Agreement, all terms, conditions, and provisions contained in the 1984 Joint Use Agreement are hereby superseded, amended and restated by the terms of this Agreement. For clarification, as of the effective date of this Agreement, the 1984 Joint Use Agreement shall be of no further force and effect and the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement (as may be amended from time to time by the Parties in writing) shall govern and control all aspects of the use, ownership, planning, operations and maintenance of Joint Use Facilities (as defined herein), including without limitation, cost sharing responsibilities and construction and maintenance responsibilities and obligations. AUTHORITY: This Agreement is authorized and governed by the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791 of the Texas state code to increase efficiency and effectiveness of local governments by authorizing them to contract, to the greatest possible extent, with one another and with agencies of the state. City of Austin Resolution 201990131-038 calls for the City to prioritize the existing and ongoing collaborative work of the City of Austin Strategic Facilities Governance Team and AISD to identify opportunities to achieve shared priority policy goals, including open space, recreation, and environmental protection. Each Party represents and warrants that in the performance of its respective obligations as set forth in this Agreement, it is carrying out a duly authorized government function, which it is authorized to perform individually under the applicable statutes of the State of Texas and/or its charter. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide the foundation, terms, and conditions upon which future jointly-owned facilities, ground improvements, and open spaces will be constructed, maintained, replaced, and upgraded, including without limitation, cost sharing responsibilities and obligations and …
