Director’s Report August 2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS HIghlights __________________________________________________________________ 3 Facilities Services ____________________________________________________________ 5 FY2018 Bond Program Summary ___________________________________________________________ 5 FY2012 Bond Program Summary __________________________________________________________ 10 Library Priorities ____________________________________________________________ 11 Literacy Advancement ___________________________________________________________________ 13 Digital Inclusion & STEM ____________________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion _______________________________________________________________ 14 Civic and Community Engagement _________________________________________________________ 14 Staff Development ______________________________________________________________________ 14 Workforce and Economic Development ______________________________________________________ 14 APL By the Numbers ________________________________________________________ 15 Collections Circulation July _______________________________________________________________ 15 HIGHLIGHTS Disruption in service expected from August 30 - September 1 Our library card system will experience disruptions from August 30 – September 1. Here is what you need to know: • August 30 (morning) - There will be 1-2 hours of complete downtime where you won’t be able to: • Log into your account • Use Virtual Library • Get a new library card or renew one • Reset your pin • Receive notices from customer service • *Additionally, there will be delays with holds that have been placed. • Get a new library card or renew one • Reset your pin • Receive notices from customer service • *Additionally, there will be delays with holds that have been placed. September 2: Services will return to normal. August 30 – September 1 - We will experience some disruption of the above services, and you may not be able to: Sunday Hours Returning to Austin Public Library Locations Starting Sept. 11 Six Austin Public Library locations will be opening and offering services on Sundays, beginning September 11, 2022. The Central Library, four branch libraries, and the Austin History Center will be open to the public from 12 - 5 p.m. on Sundays for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are thrilled that we will be able to return to providing library services to the Austin community seven days a week,” stated Austin Public Library Director Roosevelt Weeks. “We know that many in the community appreciated the convenience of being able to access their libraries on Sundays, and I am pleased that we have the capacity to bring back this service.” . Austin Public Library has been gradually expanding hours and services since closing in-person services in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, several locations did offer Sunday hours, but when Austin Public Library expanded service hours in March 2022, Sunday hours could not be restored …
DRAFT Resolution on monkeypox response Whereas the City of Austin and Travis County have declared a public health emergency regarding the outbreak of monkeypox in our community, and Whereas, the vaccine supply available to Austin Public Health is extremely limited which creates concerns in the community about prioritization and equity access, and Whereas, Austin Public Health has provided information to the community suggesting up to a twenty‐one day isolation period for persons diagnosed with monkeypox which creates a hardship for those who are economically disadvantage and lack access to paid sick leave, and Whereas, isolation is a critical factor in controlling the spread of this communicable disease to the community and requires advance planning for overcoming the barriers to isolation in order to provide a public information campaign that will encourage people to seek treatment, Now therefore be it resolved that the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission recommends to City Council that: The City Manager be directed to identify funds for emergency short‐term financial assistance to those who cannot afford to isolate for 28 days due to a monkeypox exposure or diagnosis, and The City Manager be directed to present a plan for an emergency public information campaign to inform the community on monkeypox prevention, access to vaccinations, medical care, and isolation assistance, and The City Manager be directed to provide a regular report to City Council on the status of vaccination utilization for Priority 1 clients as well as for Priority 2 clients and that the report also includes sexual orientation, gender identity, and intersex status (SOGI+) and other demographic data on those who have received the vaccine.
DESIGN COMMISSION Monday, June 27, 2022 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHEMINA DELCO, AUSTIN, TX 78752 Meeting Minutes P A P A A P Call to order by: Chair Jen Weaver at 6:03 p.m. Member List David Carroll – Chair (District 1) Jessica Rollason – Vice-Chair (District 7) Jon Salinas (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) “P” Denote Commission Members who were in present “A” Denote Commission Members who were absent P Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison P Gunnar Garnos, Staff Liaison PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING AND PLANNING STAFF P Melissa Hanao-Robledo (District 5) P P P P Jen Weaver (District 6) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Park Restroom Rehabilitation Project, located at 721 Pedernales Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin. Reynaldo Hernandez – Parks and Recreation Department. • • Reynaldo Hernandez presented and answered questions. Commissioner Coleman made a motion to take no action until project returns with more information. Commissioner Salinas seconded. The motion was approved [8 ayes, 0 nays, J. Rollason / S. Franco / J. Meiners absent]. Page 1 of 3 • • b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the Country Club Creek Trail Project, located along Country Club Creek West from Wickersham Ln. to E Oltorf St., complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin. Dylan Johnstone – Public Works. • • Dylan Johnstone presented and answered questions. Commissioner Luckens made a motion that the project complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin. Commissioner Hanao-Robledo seconded. The motion was approved [8 ayes, 0 nays, J. Rollason / S. Franco / J. Meiners absent]. • 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the May 23th meeting minutes Commissioner Coleman made a motion to approve the April 25th meeting minutes. Commissioner Taniguchi seconded. The motion was approved [8 ayes, 0 nays, J. Rollason / S. Franco / J. Meiners absent]. b. Update from representative on the Downtown Commission regarding last meeting • Chair Weaver provided update that there was no June meeting due to lack …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20220822-3 August 22, 2022 Off-Leash Dog Areas Seconded By: Richard DePlama Date: Subject: Motioned By: Dawn Lewis Recommendation the Parks and Recreation Board encourages the City of Austin and the Parks and Recreation Department to explore all available means to educate the public about this issue, and to expand fenced off-leash dog areas, prioritizing the high density areas that lack these facilities. Rationale: WHEREAS, Section 3-4-1 of the Austin City Code states that except in designated off leash dog areas, “an owner or handler of a dog shall keep the dog under restraint."; and WHEREAS, with Austin’s growth, there has been a steady increase in violations of this code in parks and green spaces; and since October 1, 2022, Park Rangers have had over 2,101 contacts with park visitors who had their dogs off the leash to request compliance with leash laws; and Austin’s 311 call line consistently receives notifications of leash-law violations at city parks; and WHEREAS, a working group which included PARD and AAC staff and members of the Parks and Recreation Board and the Animal Advisory Commission evaluated the growing community concerns and created recommendations to address the growing off-leash dog issue; and WHEREAS, off-leash dogs can pose a threat both to dog-safety and the safety of other park users; and WHEREAS, parks and green spaces should be safe and welcoming for all members of the community; WHEREAS, currently the Austin Police Department, the Austin Animal Shelter and the Parks and Recreation Department do not have the resources to enforce the off leash dog ordinance; and WHEREAS, in Austin, which holds a population of over a million, there are only twelve official PARD off-leash dog areas in the City of Austin, and not all areas are fenced; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Parks and Recreation Board encourages the City of Austin and the Parks and Recreation Department to explore all available means to educate the public about this issue, and to expand fenced off-leash dog areas, prioritizing the high density areas that lack these facilities. 1 of 2 Vote For: The motion to approve the recommendation that the Parks and Recreation Board encourages the City of Austin and the Parks and Recreation Department to explore all available means to educate the public about this issue, and to expand fenced off-leash dog areas, prioritizing the high density areas that lack these …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220822-1 CURRENT AND FUTURE RESPONSE TO MONKEYPOX VIRUS WHEREAS, the City of Austin and Travis County have declared a public health emergency regarding the outbreak of monkeypox in our community, and WHEREAS, the vaccine supply available to Austin Public Health is extremely limited which creates concerns in the community about prioritization and equity access, and WHEREAS, Austin Public Health has provided information to the community suggesting up to a twenty-one day isolation period for persons diagnosed with monkeypox which creates a hardship for those who are economically disadvantage and lack access to paid sick leave, and WHEREAS, isolation is a critical factor in controlling the spread of this communicable disease to the community and requires advance planning for overcoming the barriers to isolation in order to provide a public information campaign that will encourage people to seek treatment, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission recommends to City Council that: The City Manager be directed to identify funds for emergency short-term financial assistance to those who cannot afford to isolate for 28 days due to a monkeypox exposure or diagnosis, and The City Manager be directed to present a plan for an emergency public information campaign to inform the community on monkeypox prevention, access to vaccinations, medical care, and isolation assistance, and The City Manager be directed to provide a monthly report to City Council, the first of which should be due 30 days after passage of a resolution to this effect, on the status of vaccination utilization for Priority 1 clients as well as for Priority 2 clients and that the report also includes sexual orientation, gender identity, and intersex status (SOGI+) and other demographic data on those who have received the vaccine. Page 1 of 2 1. Arteaga 2. Curry 3. Dreke 4. Gonzales 5. Jones 6. Rendon 7. Taylor 8. Vieira 9. Wollerson VOTE Date of Approval: August 22, 2022 Record of the Vote: Adopted without objection on a 9-0 vote. Present: Attest: _____________________________________________ Ryn Gonzales, Chair Page 2 of 2
HIV PLANNING COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2022 The HIV PLANNING COUNCIL convened in a REGULAR meeting on MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2022, at 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE in Austin, Texas. Interim Chair Tarik Daniels called the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL Meeting to order at 5:06p.m. Planning Council Members in Attendance: Sharon Zaldivar Alatorre, Jonathan Garcia Planning Council Members in Attendance Remotely: Interim Chair Tarik Daniels, Steph Adler, Glenn Crawford (non-voting), Kristina McClendon, Barry Waller PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING on 7/25/2022 The minutes from the meeting of 7/25/2022 were approved on Tarik Daniels’ motion, Steph Adler second on a 6-0 vote. For: Tarik Daniels, Barry Waller, Sharon Zaldivar Kristina Alatorre, Steph Adler, Jonathan Garcia. Against: McClendon. Absent: Caitlin Simmons, Nel-Marinel Hernandez. None. Abstain: CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards Tarik Daniels – medical case management, non-medical case management, peer support, community health worker, medical transportation, linguistic services, medical case management MAI, health insurance premium cost sharing assistance, emergency financial assistance Steph Adler – mental health services, EIS, non-medical case management, medical case management, emergency financial assistance 1. 1 STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements September, 2nd, 12pm. 4. Office of Support Staff Report Shabaura Perryman – Community Liaison with Merck Last executive meeting cancelled; Chair election postponed. Still accepting nominees until Update given by Janee Zavala. Needs assessment survey has launched. Survey was administered at PRIDE. Volunteers still needed. 5. Administrative Agent (AA) Report Update tabled. More regular CQM updates in future. 6. Part B Report Update given by Jonathan Garcia and Sharon Zaldivar Alatorre. New AIDS Drug Assistance Program liaison Riley Lasell. State services and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) contracts sent out, set to start on September 1st. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Discussion and approval of Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) directives Tabled until next week for new draft of service standard, consideration for percentages. 8. Discussion and approval of criteria factors to be used in FY23 Discussed in tandem with weight of criteria factors. 9. Discussion and approval of weight of criteria factors to be used in FY23 The motion to approve changing the criteria factors so that all weights are 25% was approved on Barry Waller’s motion, Tarik Daniels’ second on a 6-0 vote. For: Tarik Daniels, Steph Adler, …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES August 22, 2022 REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, August 22, 2022 7:00 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752 MEETING MINUTES Some members of the Commission 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, contact Alyssa Parra the Commission’s staff liaison, at 512-974-2934, or Alyssa.parra@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ryn Gonzales, Chair + + Kanoa Arteaga - Emily Bush + Charles Curry + Rebecca Dreke - Dr. Victor Martinez Christian Vieira + Melissa Taylor, Vice Chair + Marti Bier - Kannou Curette - Nan Dowling - Katelyn Jones + Darcy Rendon + Brandon Wollerson + AGENDA CALL TO ORDER By chair Ryn Gonzalez at 7:02pm. ROLL CALL: Absent: ● Emily Bush ● Victor Martinez ● Marti Bier ● Kannou Curette ● Nan Dowling ● Ryn Gonzalez ● Melissa Taylor ● Kanoa Arteaga Present: LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES August 22, 2022 ● Charles Curry ● Rebecca Dreke ● Christian Vieira ● Katelyn Jones ● Darcy Rendon ● Brandon Wollerson 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. • No speakers MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER • Motion made by Commissioner Wollerson, seconded by Vice Chair Commissioner Taylor, motion passes with no objection. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action to approve a recommendation concerning the City’s current and future response to the Monkeypox virus. (Sponsor: Curry; Strategic Outcome: Health & Environment) a. Resolution passed as amended without objection. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT: At 7:27pm 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 contact Alyssa …
SPECIAL MEETING of the MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, August 19, 2022, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center Room, 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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 comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting liaison at for is Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov remote participation. To register, email the board required The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Jonathan Franks, Chair Emily Shryock, Vice Chair Diana Anzaldua Taurean Burt Kathryn Broadwater Vacant CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Vacant Diane Kearns-Osterweil Robin Orlowski Jennifer S. Powell Deborah Trejo AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 10, 2022, Regular meeting. 1. Approval of the minutes from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities June STAFF BRIEFINGS AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS 2. Staff briefing regard an update on Office of Civil Rights Support (Pantoja/Alexander) 3. Staff update on Attendance for the quarter, year to date and review Texas Open Meeting Act Requirements (Pantoja) 4. Staff update on new Agenda Formatting (Pantoja) DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Presentation by Sergio Torres-Peralta with Office of Sustainability regarding work towards making Austin’s first-ever Floor Plan 6. Presentation by Liz Wisecarver regarding the National Federation of the Blind Newsline program 7. Discussion on the Downtown Commission's position on the use of scooters in the downtown areas and its impact on people with disabilities. (Commissioners Broadwater and Orlowski) 8. Discussion regarding a recommendation to require the City of Austin MBWE Program be amended and expanded to include disability 9. Presentation by Jeremy Garza to speak about the JIC and Equity Office. DISCUISSION AND ACTION ITEMS 10. Discussion and possible action on regarding a recommendation to require certified ASL interpreters to be dispatched to a site with deaf survivors 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 contact the Damian Pantoja at the Office of Civil …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE AUGUST 19, 2022 – 10:00 AM BRITTON, DURST, HOWARD AND SPENCE BUILDING 1183 CHESTNUT AVE AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 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: Anna L. Di Carlo (D-2), Chair Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Nancy Barnard (D-7) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Dawn Lewis (D-10) Kim Taylor (D-8) Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9), Ex-Officio 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 Contracts and Concessions Committee on July 15, 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding a contract between the City of Austin and Houston-Tillotson University for a Lake Capacity Study for Lady Bird Lake. (SD23 Strategies: Economic Opportunity & Affordability, Health & Environment, Safety, Govt that Works for All; PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): Patricia Rossett, Business Process Consultant, Parks and Recreation Department. 1. 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Discussion on the selection of a temporary vendor to provide concessions services at the Zilker Café. Discussion on the contract between the City of Austin and Pecan Grove Golf Partners for the Management and Operation of Butler Pitch & Putt Golf Course. (Sponsors: Taylor) Discussion on the monthly Parks and Recreation Department contract report summarizing new and ongoing contract development that requires City Council approval and/or committee and board recommendations. (Sponsors: Di Carlo) (SD23 Strategies: Health & Environment, Govt that Works for All; PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Park Access for All). 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 …
UPDATE ON CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND HUSTON- TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY FOR LADY BIRD LAKE CAPACITY STUDY JULY 15, 2022 PRESENTER: PATRICIA ROSSETT Background Information: Parks and Recreation Board and Environmental Commission Annual Concession Report Recommendations: Page 1 of 5 UPDATE ON CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND HUSTON- TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY FOR LADY BIRD LAKE CAPACITY STUDY JULY 15, 2022 PRESENTER: PATRICIA ROSSETT In response to Parks and Recreation Board and Environmental Commission recommendations received as part of the Annual Concession Report, PARD staff has contracted with Huston- Tillotson University (HTU), specifically the Business Administration, Natural Sciences, and Environmental Justice departments, to conduct a Lake Capacity Study. HTU is the most qualified vendor to conduct the study and report its findings because: The university has an Environmental Justice (EJ) program and major, making it the only undergraduate institution in Central Texas to offer this degree at the undergraduate level. The faculty, in the EJ program, are thus uniquely qualified to conduct an environmental assessment integrated with an environmental justice analysis. This perspective is critical to the lake capacity study for several reasons. o First, environmental justice addresses the human consequences of environmental issues and how these often disproportionately impact systematically marginalized communities. This perspective mirrors a multi-lens approach to lake capacity, which must consider environmental, economic, and human parameters to understand capacity and impact. o Second, the economic assessments must similarly be anchored in an appreciation for the systemic factors that can lead to disproportionate economic impacts for vendors and consumers that ultimately impact opportunity and access. o In addition, HTU is a highly collaborative liberal arts institution that applies a multidisciplinary approach to student instruction and research. Agreement Overview The purpose of this contract is to work collaboratively with HTU to define lake capacity, determine the capacity of Lady Bird Lake (LBL) based on this definition, to make recommendations regarding safe recreational use of the lake and to report on current and future environmental impact of watercraft recreational activities on LBL. The study will include: Environmental Study – For example, students and faculty will collect and analyze water samples before, during, and after a peak-use period for standard water quality metrics and algal toxins. Vendor and Stakeholder Study – HTU will survey current watercraft vendors, both PARD and non-PARD concessions, to craft inventory, usage patterns, usage distribution, customer profile and growth plans/concerns. …
Parks and Recreation Department Contracts Under Development Concessions and Contracts Committee Aug-22 Phase P/D NCP NA S / NS NS CCC Nov-21 PARB Nov-21 Council Dec-21 P/D NA NS Jul-22 Jul-22 Sep-22 Contract/Project Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and AISD for Use of Athletic Fields Contract Type Interlocal Agreement Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Regarding Installation of Buoys Interlocal Agreement Watercraft Concession at 2418 Stratford Drive Concession P/D NA Sep-22 Mar-23 Apr-23 Recreation Management System Software Services P/D NA Apr-23 Apr-23 May-23 S S LEGEND 8/2/2022 Notes This agreement would allow AISD the annual use of Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center softball field and Delores Duffie Recreation Center softball field for girls' fast pitch softball and boys' baseball from January 1- May 31 each year for the duration of the agreement. This agreement is pending AISD Board of Trustees approval. This is an agreement with LCRA for the installation of buoys at Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, Decker Lake, and the area surrounding Water Treatment Plant #4 on Lake Travis. This agreement will replace the current agreement expiring on December 30, 2022. Per the agreement, PARD and LCRA agree to mutually determine locations and number of buoys needed at each identified location. Additionally, LCRA will work with the City to establish processes and procedures for the purchase and installation of buoys in the aforementioned waterways. On July 25, 2022, PARB recommended Council negotiate and execute the agreement. Council action is scheduled for September 2022. The contract with the current vendor expires April 22, 2023. The Scope of Work (SOW) is currently under development, and it will be presented at the September CCC meeting. The solicitation is scheduled for release in late September. The contract with the current vendor, Vermont Systems (RecTrac), for recreation management software, expires in September 2022. PARD, with the assistance of the Communications and Technology Management Department (CTM), published a Request for Information (RFI) to survey current technology solutions in the Recreation Management Industry. PARD/CTM received three responses and conducted vendor question and answer sessions and vendor system demonstrations, along with meetings with current user organizations, between September and October 2021. Based on information gathered, PARD will work with CTM to establish a scope of work (SOW) and conduct a formal solicitation for a future Recreation Management Software System. As CTM is the principal information technology department that …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2022 – 10:00 AM MINUTES The Contracts and Concessions Committee convened in a regularly called meeting on Friday, June 17, 2022, at 1183 Chestnut Avenue in Austin, TX. Chair Di Carlo called the meeting to order at 10:12 AM. Board Members in attendance: Anna Di Carlo, Nancy Barnard, Nina Rinaldi, Dawn Lewis (WebEx). Board Members absent: Laura Cottam Sajbel (Ex-Officio). PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Member Rinaldi made a motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee regular of April 15, 2022. Chair Di Carlo seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 4-0 with one vacancy. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding the City of Austin’s Contract with C3 Concerts for the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Board Members discussed this item and staff answered questions. No action was taken on this item. 2. Discussion and possible action regarding researching guidelines and creating recommendations for City Council on alcohol sales in public parks and other parkland facilities. Chair Di Carlo made a motion to refer a draft recommendation on alcohol sales in public parks and other parkland facilities to the Parks and Recreation Board. Board Member Barnard seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 3-1 with Page 1 of 2 Board Members Di Carlo, Barnard and Lewis voting in favor, Board Member Rinaldi voting against and one vacancy. C. MONTHLY REPORT ON NEW AND ONGOING CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT Staff gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. D. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Lewis – Contract intentions, parameters and limitations (memo). Chair Di Carlo adjourned the meeting at 11:12 AM. Page 2 of 2
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONSESSIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 19, 2022 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2022 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE convened in a REGULAR meeting on FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2022, at 1183 Chestnut Ave. in Austin, Texas. Chair Di Carlo called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE Meeting to order at 10:09 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Anna Di Carlo, Nancy Barnard, Dawn Lewis, Kimberly Taylor, Laura Cottam Sajbel (Ex-Officio) Board Members in Attendance Remotely: None. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Finance Committee Regular Meeting on July 15, 2022. The motion to postpone the approval of the minutes of the June Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee meeting to the September meeting of the same committee were approved on Chair Di Carlo’s Motion, Board Member Barnard’s second on a 4-0 vote. Board Member Rinaldi absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding a contract between the City of Austin and Houston-Tillotson University for a Lake Capacity Study for Lady Bird Lake. Patricia Rossett, Business Process Consultant, Parks and Recreation Department, gave a briefing and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. 1. 2. 1 3. 4. 5. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONSESSIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 19, 2022 DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion on the selection of a temporary vendor to provide concessions services at the Zilker Café. Committee Members discussed this item and Jason Maurer, Sales and Events Manager, Parks and Recreation Department answered questions. No action was taken on this item. Discussion on the contract between the City of Austin and Pecan Grove Golf Partners for the Management and Operation of Butler Pitch & Putt Golf Course. Committee Members discussed pulling together a meeting of stakeholders for Butler Pitch & Putt Golf Course. No action was taken on this item. Discussion on the monthly Parks and Recreation Department contract report summarizing new and ongoing contract development that requires City Council approval and/or committee and board recommendations. Committee Members discussed this item and Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor II, Parks and Recreation Department answered questions. No action was taken on this item. None. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM Chair Di Carlo adjourned the meeting at 11:02 a.m. without objection. The amended minutes were approved at the September 16, …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35, Austin, TX To attend the meeting virtually, dial +1 346 248 7799 US Meeting ID: 839 3652 8505; Passcode: 661974 https://bit.ly/3S3BE7F Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, August 18, 2022 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Pledge of Allegiance Citywide Advisory Board Update CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on July 21, 2022 CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02757 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) approving the issuance by Austin Affordable PFC, Inc. of its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Pathways at Rosewood Courts East) Series 2022 3. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02758 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) authorizing the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) to take such actions necessary or convenient to facilitate the development of the Pathways at Rosewood Courts East (the “Project”) 4. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02759 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) to take such actions necessary or convenient to facilitate the development of Vega II, a multifamily housing development (the “Project”) 5. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02760 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) to take the following actions with regard to Alister Balcones Apartments (the “Development”) in Austin, Texas: (i) acquire the site of the Development; (ii) lease the Development site to the owner of the Development; and (iii) such other actions necessary …
