Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board September 2, 2020 Parks and Recreation Board to be held September 2, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (September 1, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 2, 2020 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6716 or sammi.curless@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to sammi.curless@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live • Reunión del Parks and Recreation Board September 2, 2020 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (September 1, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6716 or sammi.curless@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Friday, July 10, 2020 – 1:00-2:30pm Minutes The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a special meeting on Friday, July 10, 2020 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 1:03pm. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Dawn Lewis; Vice Chair Romteen Farasat; Laura Cottam Sajbel; Richard DePalma; Anna DiCarlo; Francoise Luca; Kate Mason-Murphy; Fred Morgan and Nina Rinaldi. Board Members Absent: Sarah Faust and Kimberly Taylor. Staff in Attendance: Liana Kallivoka; Lucas Massie; Suzanne Piper; Anthony Segura; Tiffany Cabin; Charles Mabry and Sammi Curless. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the special meeting of June 24, 2020 were approved on Board Member Morgan motion, Vice Chair Farasat second on an 9-0 vote with Board Members Faust and Taylor absent. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Recommendation to the City Council for adoption of the Master Plan for John Trevino Jr. Metropolitan Park at Morrison Ranch. Public comment from Charles Roeckle, Hermelinda Zamarripa and Stephanie Trevino regarding the skate and BMX portion of master plan, revisions to the plan and trail designation. Board Member Rinaldi made a motion to recommend to the City Council the adoption of the Master Plan for John Trevino Jr. Metropolitan Park at Morrison Ranch; Board Member DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 9-0 with Board Members Faust and Taylor absent. 2. Use of Parks and Recreation Department baseball fields. Public comment from Joel Manzo regarding accessibility of baseball fields and contracting to private organizations. Discussion by Board; no action taken. Page 1 of 2 C. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding the Alternative Funding Working Group (Lewis, Farasat, DePalma, Rinaldi and Taylor). Board Member Rinaldi provided an update and requested further discussion at a future meeting. 2. Discussion and possible action regarding the Park and Facility Renaming (Ordinance 20160324-021) Working Group (DiCarlo and Luca). Board Member DiCarlo provided an update. D. FUTURE ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS Board Members Mason-Murphy and DePalma: Homeless camp impact on Parks property and plans post-pandemic. Board Members DePalma, Mason-Murphy and Cottam Sajbel: Board Member DePalma will lead discussion on mixed use park spaces specific to skateboarding, derby and BMX facilities focused on need, long range plan, current locations, best practices, health and safety. Chair Lewis and Board Member DePalma: Lamar Beach Master Plan and Austin Pets Alive. Chair …
2020 Aust in Climat e Equit y Plan August 2020 1 Thank you for having us! ● We’ve been updating the Community Climate Plan o First draft has been internally reviewed o Draft for public comment coming out this week – full and summary documents. o Council in October ● What we’re looking for from you: ○ Comments ○ Areas of Interest ○ Pledge of Support 2 2015 Communit y Climat e Plan Adopt ed by Council in June 2015 Electricity & Natural Gas Transportation & Land Use Materials & Waste Management 135 qualitative actions directed at departments 2017 Travis County Carbon Footprint 12.5 million metric tons carbon dioxide-equivalent Industrial Processes 3 How w as t his plan Revision creat ed? • • • • • • • • 24 City Staff 120 Community Members (NGO, Govt, Business) 12 Ambassadors 4 Equity Trainings 5 Community Workshops (over 250 attendees) 14 Steering Committee Meetings 60+ Advisory Group Meetings 50+ Interviews by Ambassadors 4 Our Commit ment t o Climat e Equit y Climat e Change Racial Equit y Eliminat e t he use of fossil fuels for energy & t ransport at ion Energy efficiency Renewable energy Less dependence on cars Electric vehicles • • • • • More trees & natural spaces Healthier consumer choices • Healt h Affordabilit y Accessibilit y Cult ural Preservat ion Communit y Capacit y Just Transit ion Account abilit y Eliminat e disparit ies t hat can be predict ed by race • • • • • • Safety for all at all times No disproportionate economic outcomes Fair access to services for all Inclusive participation in our city Positive health outcomes for all Embrace culture & difference If we’re not proactively addressing equity, we’re perpetuating injustice 5 Net -zero by 2050 → Net -zero by 2040 6 A Plan Among Plans 5 Plan Sect ions: • Sustainable Buildings • Transportation Electrification • Transportation & Land Use • Natural Systems • Consumption Water Forward Plan Austin Energy Generation Plan CapMetro - Project Connect Our Parks, Our Future Long Range Plan Zero Waste Master Plan Aust in Communit y Climat e Plan Austin Strategic Mobility Plan & Smart Mobility Roadmap 7 Equit y Process for Advisory Groups What is t he hist ory, and where are t he inequit ies? What does t he dat a t ell us? Does t he goal include a …
Lamar Beach Vision Plan and Austin Pets Alive Presented by Kimberly McNeeley, CPRP, Director, PARD Don Bland, Chief Animal Services Officer and 9/2/2020 1 History 3/11/2010: Council approved Resolution No. 20100311-021 which adopts the Implementation Plan to Reduce Animal Intake and Increase Live Animal Outcomes. The Plan includes partnering with a non-profit to operate the Davenport Building as an Adoption Center and to keep open the entire Town Lake Animal Shelter (TLAC) site for at least six months as a safety net after the opening of the new shelter on Levander Loop. 6/23/2011: Council approved Resolution No. 20110623-096 directing the City Manager to adopt the Animal Advisory Commission's recommended criteria in the selection process for a non-profit that will operate the Adoption Center at the current TLAC site. 2 History 10/20/2011: Council authorized the negotiation of a temporary license agreement and such other related documents and instruments reasonably necessary to permit Austin Pets Alive (APA) to temporarily occupy and operate the TLAC located at 1156 W Cesar Chavez, Austin, Texas, for a period of 12 months with one 6-month extension option while the City transitions its animal shelter operations to the new Austin Animal Center. 10/20/2011: Set a public hearing to be conducted in accordance with Section 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code to consider a resolution authorizing a temporary license agreement between the City of Austin and APA permitting APA to temporarily occupy and operate the TLAC site at 1156 West Cesar Chavez, Austin, Texas, which is located on dedicated parkland known as Lamar Beach at Town Lake Park for a period of 12 months with one 6-month extension option. 3 History 11/10/2011: Council approved Ordinance No. 20111110-022 with amendments to the temporary license agreement with APA permitting APA to temporarily occupy and operate the TLAC, located at 1156 West Cesar Chavez, Austin, Texas, for a period of 12 months with one 6-month extension option while the City transitions its animal shelter operations to the new Austin Animal Center, and waiving Chapter 14-11 (Use of Right-of-Way), Article 1, Division 3, Sections 14-11-42 and 14-11-43 for purposes of the temporary license agreement with APA. 11/10/2011: Council conducted a public hearing in accordance with Section 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code and approved Resolution No. 20111110-106 authorizing the use of the TLAC site at 1156 West Cesar …
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAVE HISTORIC MUNY DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO MANAGE AND OPERATE THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONCESSION AT LIONS MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE Agreement Overview The City operates the Lions Municipal Golf Course (Lions), located at 2901 Enfield Road, through a lease agreement, a component of the Brackenridge Development Agreement between The University of Texas System (UT System) and the City. The status of Lions Municipal Golf Course, a golf course with historical importance, is uncertain. Save Historic Muny District (SHMD) was created by the Texas Legislature in June 2019 to preserve the 141.35 acres as a public golf course and publicly available parkland. While UT System considers various options for the future of the property, SHMD and the City are collaborating to preserve the property as the Lions Municipal Golf Course in perpetuity. As part of that collaboration, the City wishes to permit the SHMD to manage and operate the food and beverage concession at Lions. The agreement with the previous food concessionaire at Lions terminated in May, and because the City's lease with the University is month to month, a new solicitation was not conducted. Currently, food services are being offered by a temporary food truck. What is the Purpose of the Agreement? This is an interlocal agreement between the City of Austin and the Save Historic Muny District to allow SHMD to operate and manage the food and beverage concession at Lions Municipal Golf Course. What is the Term of the Agreement? The term of this agreement shall run congruent to the current golf course operating lease agreement with UT System and the City. The current lease agreement is a month- to-month agreement with five (5) months minimum notification of termination. This agreement will continue until the lease is terminated, the golf course is sold, or as otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties. Page 1 of 2 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAVE HISTORIC MUNY DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO MANAGE AND OPERATE THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONCESSION AT LIONS MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE What Services and Deliverables Will SHMD Provide? • SHMD will solicit and contract with a vendor to provide a food service concession operation at Lions, acceptable to the City and approved by the PARD Director, before the vendor enters or conducts operations at Lions. • SHMD will ensure that the food service concession operation and vendor meet all the …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Music Commission September 2, 2020, 3:00-4:30pm of meeting Music Commission to be held September 2 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (September 1st by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 2 Music Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7963, Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Music Commission FECHA de la reunion (September 2, 2020, 3:00-04:30pm) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (September 1, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: en 512-974-7963, • Llame o Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. enlace de electrónico envíe un correo junta al la Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD DIRECTOR’S REPORT DATE: August 2020 PLANNING UPDATES: Zilker Metropolitan Park Vision Plan: The City Council authorized the negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with Design Workshop, Inc., to provide planning services for the Zilker Metropolitan Park Vision Plan at its August 27 meeting. Districts 5 and 8 Walter E. Long Metro Park Vision Plan: The park vision plan is scheduled to be presented to the City Council on September 1 during work session and on September 3 for action. The draft vision plan and additional information can be found at the project’s website: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/walter-e-long-park-master-plan. District 1 John Trevino Jr. Metropolitan Park at Morrison Ranch Vision Plan: The vision plan for John Trevino Jr. Metro Park was presented to the Environmental Commission on August 5 and the Commission recommended the plan for adoption by City Council. The Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) intends to bring the vision plan to City Council on September 17 to request approval for adoption. The draft vision plan can be found at: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/john-trevino-jr- metropolitan-park-vision-plan. District 1 George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center Facility Expansion Plan: PARD and the consultant team are transitioning from the “project initiation” phase to the “planning” phase. With eight small group discussions completed, the team has gained critical insight into the opportunities and challenges experienced by Carver's most avid and passionate visitors, users, supporters and staff. The meetings included the first virtual Technical Advisory Group meeting and conversations about history and culture with East Austin area experts. The initial surveys closed on August 1, for results to be captured for the community-wide meeting held on August 8, as a virtual event on Zoom. The meeting was also streamed on the Carver Museum's Facebook page. The meeting recording is available on the project’s website (https://www.austintexas.gov/CarverATXplanning), as well as SpeakUp Austin (https://www.speakupaustin.org/carveratx-planning) and offers community members the opportunity to provide feedback on the same discussion questions posed in the meeting. The second community meeting is tentatively scheduled for October 3 where the community will be shown several concepts for the Carver campus. District 1 Central Williamson Creek Greenway Vision Plan: This community-led planning process evolved from 2019 efforts by community leaders in partnership with Community Powered Workshop, The Nature Conservancy, Public Green & Wild and the National Park Service to engage in a series of community activation events called Explore! Williamson Creek. In 2020, The Nature …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board September 2, 2020 1:00 – 2:30 pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board meeting to be held September 2, 2020 1:00 – 2:30 PM held Via Videoconferencing with social distancing modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance September 1, 2020 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board on September 2, 2020 Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at Laura Esparza at 512-974-4001 or laura.esparza@austintexas.gov no later than noon on September 1. Speakers will be required to provide their name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to Laura Esparza at 512-974-4001 or laura.esparza@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Emma S. Barrientos Centro Mexico-Americano FECHA de la reunión 2 de septiembre de 1:00 pm a 2:30 pm La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (1 de septiembre antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta Laura Esparza at 512-974-4001 o laura.esparza@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre …
RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF A MUSIC HUB AT THE EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER (ESB-MACC) WHEREAS, the City Council has passed numerous resolutions to support the Music Industry and musicians; and WHEREAS, on March 3, 2016, Council approved Resolution No. 20160303-019, the Music and Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution, which affirmed support for the music and creative ecosystem through short and long term goals specific to cultural tourism, revenue development, and venue retention; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 20160303-019, “the Omnibus Music Resolution” approved by the City Council directed the City Manager to explore the implementation of the creation of a Music HUB which increase the opportunities for professional and aspiring musicians to provide rehearsal and performing space and to obtain educational, and training in the music industry; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 20160303-019, “the Omnibus Music Resolution” specifically emphasized that “equity, diversity, and inclusion remains under emphasized in the arts/music/culture arena….and the City of Austin adopt equity, diversity, and inclusion in all policies;” and, WHEREAS, Austin demographics have changed but Mexican-American and Latino music continues to remain in the shadows of the “Live Music Capital of the World” in spite of the fact that Latinos comprise over 34% of the population and is 1 expected to grow even larger as a percentage of the Austin population; and, WHEREAS, Mexican-American and Latino musicians are struggling to appeal to Austin’s new wave of potential audiences and a Music HUB at the ESB-MACC will assist in the development of musicians to attract new audiences and supporters to achieve a thriving, diverse, inclusive and equitable music community; WHEREAS, in 2018 voters approved a $12 million bond proposal to acquire creative spaces for the arts and music and the City of Austin is currently soliciting ideas to accomplish this through a Request for Information; and, WHEREAS, musicians and community groups have advocated for over a year that the ESB-MACC be considered for an investment of $2 million to develop a Music HUB; NOW THEREFORE, OF AUSTIN: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ESB-MACC ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY The ESB-MACC Advisory Board requests that $2 million of the $12 million bond funds approved in 2018 for creative spaces be allocated to the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican-American Cultural Center to develop a Music HUB as called for in the 2016 Austin Music and Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution approved by the City Council. 2 3
Austin Texas Musicians REACH Doris Miller Proposal Worksheet DRAFT VISION: To bring capital improvements to the existing community facility at Doris Miller Auditorium and to create sustainable programming to serve the needs of East Austin youth and residents. NEED: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Image Product Name QTY Price Subtotal SKU BE-X32 1 $2,199.80 $2,199.80 Behringer X32 40-Input 25-Bus Digital Mixing Console for Studio and Live Applications Audio-Technica ATW-1322 System 10 Rack-Mount Digital Wireless System with Handheld Wireless Microphones Audio-Technica ATW-1312/L System 10 PRO Rack-Mount Digital Dual Wireless System with Lavalier and Handheld Microphones AT-ATW-1322 1 $829.25 $829.25 AT-ATW-1312/L 1 $869.60 $869.60 Behringer S32 Digital Snake I/O Box with 32 Remote-Controllable MIDAS BE-S32 1 $999.60 $999.60 JBL-CBT 1000 + CBT 1000EWH $3,144.60 $6,289.20 Preamps JBL CBT 1000 + CBT 1000E Line Array Column Loudspeaker System with Constant Beamwidth Technology - White CBI CAT5E Heavy Duty 100% Shielded Cable (150 feet) CBI-CAT5E-ULT- 150 $199.73 $199.73 Yamaha DXR10mkII 10" 2-Way Powered Loudspeaker YAMAHA- DXR10MKII $669.99 $1,339.98 Gator GRC-Base 10 10U Rack Base with Casters GATOR-GRC- BASE 10 $349.99 $349.99 Atlas Sound AP-S20 20A Power Conditioner and Distribution Unit Atlas-AP-S20 $147.99 $147.99 Dynacord L3600FD DSP Power Amplifier 2 x 1800W with FIR Drive Technology DYNACORD- F.01U.312.399 $1,217.00 $2,434.00 ProCo NL4FX SPX Series 4 Pole SpeakON Cable Connector PROCO-NL4FX 6 $35.94 $5.99 2 1 2 1 1 2 CBI MLN-25 25" Performer Series XLR Cable - Male to Female CBI-MLN-25 2 $28.99 $57.98 WP-227xx0500 1 $277.97 $277.97 CBI-MLN 2 $49.99 $99.98 West Penn 227 12/2 Audio Speaker Wire (500ft) Jacket Color Black CBI MLN Performer Series XLR Microphone Cable Length (Call for more options) 50 ft Connectors Male to Female CHAUVET DJ 6SPOT LED Spot Lighting System 1296155736099 YORKVILLE LP-LED4X Next Generation LED System - 4 x LED light heads, effects control, colour control, intensity control, DMX I/O, 3 6 259.99 779.97 1369.00 8214.00 ACOUSTIC PANELS IN DMD MESH FABRIC FULL SIZE 4'X2'X2" DMD422 100 59.95 559.95 TOTAL $12667.43 25184.93 PROGRAMMING ● Highlight history ● More plays ● More arts ● Showcase pottery ● Salon/barbershop ● Sports ● Mental Health ● Video Editing SOLUTIONS ASK ● Education - an appropriate budget to secure educating Austin’s youth in terms of Artistic and business practices. ● What can we do to empower children? Ensuring that children are brought up as creatives, using an art as therapy model and a reward system for good grades. Teaching and building confidence in …
RESOLUTION NO. __________ WHEREAS, Proposition B of the 2018 Bond package included $12M in funding for Creative Space, per Council Resolution No. 20180809-061, whereas the City Manager was directed to recommend “a proposed process, description, and criteria for Creative Space Acquisition and Improvements…developed in consultation with the Arts and Music Commissions and in compliance with the use of bond funds.”; and WHEREAS, in a memorandum dated April 3, 2020, Economic Development Department (EDD) staff provided a detailed response on actions directed in City Council Resolution No. 20180809-061 to recommend “a proposed process, description, and criteria for Creative Space Acquisition and Improvements… developed in consultation with the Arts and Music Commissions and in compliance with the use of bond funds.”; and WHEREAS, in a memorandum dated May 14, 2020, EDD provided additional clarity about the types of projects the City would consider through a multi-party solicitation process. WHEREAS, EDD will release a Request for Information to advertise the opportunity to serve as operator of a future facility(ies) to potential landowners and operators, and whereas EDD anticipates issuing the Request for Information within 3-4 weeks from a memo dated July 24, 2020; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 20180215-082 directed the City Manager to, among other things, analyze and provide next steps for collaboration and support of an “Austin Cultural Trust” that could create spaces that support artists and arts organizations, preserve historic and iconic cultural buildings and spaces for creative and cultural uses, and function in a way that provides for cultural assets to exist in all parts of the City; and WHEREAS, Cultural Arts Funding Programs support projects and activities in all disciplines that provide quality arts and cultural programming to the Austin community including the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), reinforcing the artistic and cultural industry to promote Austin as an exciting, vibrant, and diverse cultural destination for visitors and tourists; and WHEREAS, Throughout 2019 and 2020, in partnership with MJR Partners, Cultural Funding staff engaged in a Cultural Funding Review Process, and during this review, the City of Austin has invited stakeholders from Austin’s cultural community to inform the development of funding programs and procedures that can better support our diverse creative communities. WHEREAS, Austin Parks and Rec’s Rosewood Park, seated on a 13.9 acre tract of land located at 2300 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX 78702 has continuously served East Austin’s Black community since its establishment in 1929, and includes the Doris …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 202000902-003a Seconded by: Mary Ann Neely Date: September 2, 2020 Subject: Community Climate Plan 2020 Revision Motion by: Katie Coyne RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Austin Community Climate Plan includes a schedule for reporting and updates, with a full plan revision in 2020; WHEREAS, the harmful effects of climate change, including floods, droughts, heat waves and wildfires, are worsening in the Austin area and around the world; WHEREAS, the “Global Warming of 1.5 °C” issued in 2018 by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change illustrates that keeping the average global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius will help to avoid severe effects of climate change, including ecosystems collapsing, that will very likely occur if warming reaches 2 degrees Celsius; WHEREAS, low-income communities and communities of color in Austin and around the world are the most impacted by extreme weather and pollution despite having contributed least to the drivers of climate change and pollution; WHEREAS, harmful land use and the refusal to create or enforce real environmental regulations continue to disproportionately expose communities of color to environmental harms, leading to unjust quality of life outcomes both historically and today; WHEREAS, low-income communities and communities of color must be prioritized to receive the disproportionate benefits of the transition to a pollution-free society to remedy disproportionate harm done historically and presently; WHEREAS, if we design and implement programs to serve low-income communities and communities of color, we will positively impact all residents in the Austin area; WHEREAS, the Paris Agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change set a goal of “keeping a global temperature rise this century well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase even further to 1.5 degrees Celsius”; 1 WHEREAS, current international, federal, state and local commitments to greenhouse gas reduction fall short of what is needed to keep average global warming to either 1.5 or 2 degrees Celsius and the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s “Emissions Gap Report 2019” illustrates the significant magnitude in the gap between international commitments and needed emissions reductions; WHEREAS, the City of Austin is a member of C40 Cities, a network of global cities committed to addressing climate change; WHEREAS, C40 Cities has developed guidance for cities on setting greenhouse gas reduction goals that are based in science and equitable in the global context, and according to that methodology, …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 202000902-004a Date: September 2, 2020 Subject: 1010 Clermont Avenue, SP 2019-0328C Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Linda Guerrero RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from City Code 25-2-735(D) to allow impervious cover greater than 40% in the Festival Beach Waterfront Overlay – outside of the primary and secondary setback areas – without having met specified criteria for allowing 70% maximum allowable impervious cover; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the 0.26-acre lot currently contains approximately 81% impervious cover without onsite water quality treatment and has historically been used a used car lot; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this variance having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following: Staff Conditions: 1. Provide water quality treatment with the proposed project such that the proposed development pollutant load will be lower than the existing conditions pollutant load. A rain garden will be constructed to provide treatment for the runoff from the building and porous pavement will be constructed to provide treatment for the runoff from the parking lot and the onsite sidewalks. 2. Provide specific window glazing on the office building to reduce potential of bird strikes. 3. All trees planted on site will be tree species native to central Texas. VOTE 9-0 For: Bedford, Smith, Thompson, Nill, Neely, Coyne, Maceo, Guerrero, and Ramberg Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel, Gordon 1 Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
Presentation to The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board by Rich DePalma, Board Member Why Use 3D? September 2, 2020 A fall Friday night in Austin October 27, 2017 @ 7:17pm Why Use 3D? Skate Park Kasmiersky Wheeled Sports Plaza Conroe, Texas Fostering a love for nature in unique ways. Quick Review Estimated 3,500 skateparks in the United States 3 in Austin – Mabel Davis District Park, Heath Eiland and Morgan Moss BMX Skate Park, and Patterson Neighborhood Park City of Austin PARD Long Range Plan 2020 - 2030 City of Austin Long Range Plan 2010 American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons How to Improve Safety of Skateboarding Choose a Safe Environment Children are most at risk for injury when they skateboard near traffic or in places where it is possible to collide with motor vehicles, bikes, pedestrians, or other obstacles. To improve skateboarding safety, a growing number of communities provide supervised skateboard parks. These may have professionally designed “bowls” and “ramps” or other designated skateboarding areas that are located away from motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic… In addition to choosing locations away from traffic, follow the recommendations below to ensure a safe environment for skateboarding. Avoid skateboarding on irregular surfaces. • • Do not use homemade skateboard ramps. • Never use your skateboard in wet weather • • Never hold onto the side or rear of a moving vehicle while riding a skateboard (“skitching”.) Avoid skateboarding in crowded walkways or in darkness. Neighborhood Park Use by Children American Journal of Prevention Medicine Choose a Safe Environment “Physical inactivity has been declared a global public health problem by the WHO. Estimates suggest that 65% of U.S. children aged 9-11 years do not get at least 20 minutes of daily vigorous physical activity, and this rate may be considerably lower when measured by accelerometer. The public health significance of the problem is underscored by evidence showing that physical inactivity increases risk of many serious health conditions. A growing body of research has linked children’s physical activity levels to neighborhood built environmental characteristics.” T h e r e a r e n o t e n o u g h p a r k s a n d p a r k a c t i v i t i e s f o r c h i l d r e n . Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3979930/ Pullias Center for Higher Education, USC …
2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 2, 2020 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Ryan Nill Curtis Smith Pam Thompson Kevin Ramberg Linda Guerrero Perry Bedford Katie Coyne Peggy Maceo Mary Ann Neely Commissioners Absent: Andrew Creel Wendy Gordon Staff in Attendance: Robert Anderson Zach Baumer Sammi Curless Kaela Champlin Chris Herrington Hank Marley Atha Phillips CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Guerrero called the meeting to order at 3:04 P.M. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the August 19, 2020 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) The minutes of the August 19, 2020 Environmental Commission meeting were approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Creel was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Briefing on Variance Conditions—Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office (30 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. 1 3. 4. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discuss and consider a recommendation in support of the Community Climate Plan 2020 Revision—Zach Baumer, Climate Protection Manager, Office of Sustainability (30 minutes) A recommendation to adopt the Climate Equity Plan was approved on Commissioner Coyne’s motion, Commissioner Neely’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Creel and Gordon were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: 1010 Clermont; SP-2019-0328C Applicant: Jim Schissler; Civilitude LLC Location: 1010 Clermont Avenue, Austin TX, 78702 (District 3) Staff: Hank Marley, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department Watershed: Lady Bird Lake Watershed, Urban, Desired Development Zone Request: Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-2-735(D) to allow impervious cover greater than 40% in the Festival Beach Waterfront Overlay – outside of the Primary and secondary setback areas – without having met specified criteria for allowing 70% maximum allowable impervious cover. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends this variance with conditions. (30 minutes) Motion to close by Guerrero, second by Ramberg on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Creel and Gordon were absent. A motion to recommend the variance request with conditions was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Guerrero’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Creel and Gordon were absent. 5. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Growth Policy and Water Quality Protection Committee – Pam Thompson, Kevin Ramberg, Mary Ann Neely, Curtis Smith, and Perry Bedford b. Urban Forestry Committee – Peggy Maceo, Pam Thompson, Linda Guerrero, and Mary Ann Neely …
Date: Subject: MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200902-2b September 2, 2020 The African-American Cultural Heritage District and the Kenny Dorham Center Proposal Motioned By: Commissioner Mahone Recommendation The Music Commission voted to support the African-American Cultural Heritage District and the Kenny Dorham Center Proposal dedicating both Block 16 and 18. A copy of the proposal is attached as Exhibit A. Description of Recommendation to Council Seconded By: Commissioner Patterson The African American Cultural Heritage District Investment Initiative seeks: City of Austin to invest in the Cultural Heritage District in ways that address preserving Black Culture, taking actions to re-establish a contemporary African American physical and cultural presence in Black East Austin, and acknowledging that these efforts are beneficial to the entire Austin Community; And in addressing the City’s concern for ROI, all of the tenants of the Proposal are meant to enhance East Austin/Downtown/Greater Austin economic development and create a viable arts and culture destination to drive Cultural Tourism to the District. City of Austin to commitment—now—to keep those last two parcels (both if possible, but for certain, Block 18) of Urban Renewal property safe from being developed as mixed-use big boxes and/or expensive luxury condos/apartments; and to agree instead to establish and support arts, culture, entertainment, and creative industries uses of the properties. City of Austin to dedicate Block 18, immediately for Phase One— infrastructure and amenities upgrades to the existing Kenny Dorham’s Backyard; and ultimately as the site for the Kenny Dorham Center; Music Hub and Mixed-Arts Facility. City of Austin to commit—now— and codify by Resolution and Ordinance, adoption of a plan to map out a strategy that ultimately results in establishment and building the facility itself. Vote For: 9 (Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary – Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Parliamentarian – Oren Rosenthal, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan) Against: Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 (Al Duarte, Patricia Pike) 1 of 2 0 Attest: Kim McCarson, Liaison 2 of 2 Exhibit A RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, City Council RESOLUTION NO. _________________ designated the Central East Austin Community — West Boundary: 1-35 East Frontage Road; East Boundary: Airport Boulevard; North Boundary: Manor Road; South Boundary: Beginning on East llth Street, then south on Chalmers Avenue, then east on East 7th Street, then north on Chicon Street, then east on Rosewood Avenue, then merge into Oak Springs Drive until connection with …
