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 • …
1. 2. 3. REGULAR MEETING of the LIBRARYCOMMISSION October 24, 2022 – 6 p.m. Central Library, 4th floor Conference Room 710 W Cesar Chavez St AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Sharon Herfurth, 512-974-7420, sharon.herfurth@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Mark Smith, Chair; Lynda Infante Huerta, Vice Chair; Julia Aguilar; Patricia Dabbert; JC Dwyer; Cristina Masters; Courtney Rosenthal; Steven Self and Tori Vogel CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first five 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 LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on September 26, 2022 STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding eBook Pricing, Amy Mullin, Electronic Resources Librarian Staff briefing regarding Training Materials for Boards available from the Texas State Library, Katherine Adelberg, Manager, Consulting and Continuing Education, Texas State Library & Archives Commission DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion of the October Director’s Report covering public programming highlights, facilities, and APL priorities Discussion and approval of the Library Commission meeting schedule for 2023 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. WORKING GROUP UPDATES FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. Update from the Community Engagement Working Group 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 at 512-974-7420 or sharon.herfurth@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Sharon Herfurth at 512-974- 7420 or sharon.herfurth@austintexas.gov the Library Department, call Sharon Herfurth at
Monday, January 23 Monday, February 27 Monday, March 27 Monday, April 24 Monday, May 22 Monday, June 26 Monday, July 24 Monday, August 28 Monday, September 25 Monday, October 23 Monday, November 27 Monday, December 18 MEETING DATES & TIMES LOCATION 2023 Meeting Schedule for the Library Commission The Library Commission meets monthly 6 PM Willie Mae Kirk Branch | 3101 Oak Springs Dr (3) 6 PM Yarborough Branch | 2200 Hancock Dr (7) 6 PM Old Quarry Branch | 7051 Village Center Dr (10) 6 PM Manchaca Rd Branch | 5500 Menchaca Rd (5) 6 PM Little Walnut Branch | 835 W Rundberg Ln (4) 6 PM Twin Oaks Branch | 1800 S 5th St (9) 6 PM Hampton Branch | 5125 Convict Hill Rd (8) 6 PM Central Library | 710 W Cesar Chavez St 6 PM Spicewood Branch| 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd (6) 6 PM Southeast Branch | 5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd (2) 6 PM Carver Branch | 1161 Angelina St (1) 6 PM Central Library | 710 W Cesar Chavez St _______________________________________ The purpose of the board is make recommendations to the City Council on matters relating to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the public libraries. § 2-1-150
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 …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: FROM: Parks and Recreation Board Members Kimberly McNeeley, M.Ed., CPRP, Director Austin Parks and Recreation Department May 24, 2021 School Park Improvement Projects DATE: SUBJECT: The purpose of this memo is to provide an update on the Joint Use Agreement (JUA) between Austin Independent School District (AISD) and the Parks and Recreation Department (Department) and to highlight recent School Park improvement projects. School Parks that are jointly owned by AISD and the Department are managed under a Joint-Use Agreement (JUA). Last updated in 1984, the JUA was originally designed to create policy and procedures regarding long-range planning, site selection and acquisition, design, program maintenance and finance. Since that time, there have been significant changes to how each entity operates within jointly owned properties as well as the eco-features now seen at these sites. The goal for the current rewrite of the agreement is to: • Identify and improve current inefficiencies in the operations and maintenance of these properties; • Develop clear roles and responsibilities; and • Create a streamlined and transparent process for community activated improvements moving forward. In 2017, the Department and AISD began meeting to review and update the original 1984 JUA. In 2018, a review process for community activated projects on joint-use sites was established and integrated into the updated JUA draft. Both organizations anticipate the legal review process to begin in late 2021 with agreement execution in 2022. Staff will bring this agreement to the Contracts and Concession Committee and the Parks and Recreation Board for approval prior to City Council action. The Department’s Long Range Plan identified School Parks as one of the top investment priorities across the park system. By seeking out opportunities to increase public access to non-Department owned parks and open space, School Parks provide a great resource for communities as these sites are available for public use after the school day has ended, on weekends and when school is not in session. There are currently 22 School Parks located in Austin, many in areas where 50% or more of residents live in park deficient areas, have large youth populations, have low household incomes and high poverty levels. The attached Spring 2021 School Park Project Update report highlights seven projects with five completed in the past two years and two currently underway. Many of these projects were identified through the Community …
1. 2. REGULAR MEETING of the DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2022, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO, AUSTIN, TX, 78752 Some members of the Design Commission 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 Nicole Corona, at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Jen Weaver, Chair David Carroll Jon Salinas Samuel Franco Melissa Henao-Robledo Evan Taniguchi AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Jessica Rollason Aan Coleman Bart Whatley Ben Luckens The first five 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 Design Commission Regular Meeting on August 22, 2022. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission Regular Meeting on September 26, 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Staff briefing regarding Project Connect. Presented by Donna Galati, Project Connect Office. Staff briefing regarding the Palm District Plan. Presented by Mark Walters, Housing and Planning Department. Staff briefing regarding the Green Building Policy and Resolution. Presented by Riley Triggs and Kristine Walker, Public Works Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action on the proposed Design Commission regular meeting schedule for 2023. Discussion and possible action regarding membership of working groups to craft recommendations on the Urban Design Guidelines. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. 9. 10. 11. Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding updates to the guidelines. Updated from representative on the Downtown Commission regarding last meeting. Update from representative on the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding last meeting. Update from representative on the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board regarding last meeting. 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) …
RESOLUTION NO. 20211029-003 WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan ("ASMP") (Ordinance No. 20190411-033) is the transportation element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and calls for a 50/50 mode share by 2039, which includes increasing use of sustainable modes such as walking, bicycling, teleworking and transit; WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution No. 20190808-081 directing the City Manager to "analyze and report on options for the City of Austin and other related or interested public or private entities to leverage resources to support the creation, operation, and maintenance of a high-capacity transit system"; WHEREAS, Austin voters approved Project Connect, the regional high- capacity transit system, on November 3,2020; WHEREAS, on December 18,2020, the City of Austin and the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority created a local government corporation named the Austin Transit Partnership Local Government Corporation to aid the City and Capital Metro and act on their behalf to accomplish the governmental purpose of implementing the Project Connect System Plan; WHEREAS, in a report entitled Saving Time and Making Cents: A Blueprintfor Building Transit Better ("Eno Report"), published in 2021, the Eno Center for Transportation identified local regulation, permitting, and decision- making procedures throughout the United States as an obstacle to achieving viable, cost-effective transit systems on par with those of peer nations; WHEREAS, noting that local development codes are generally ill- suited to the nature and scale of mass transit, the Eno Report found that jurisdictions that have successfully constructed mass transit systems apply modified regulations and review procedures to accommodate the unique challenges Page 1 0f 3 transit construction presents and the ways it differs from private development or conventional transportation and public works projects; WHEREAS, the City ofAustin's Land Development Code does not provide for the design and permitting of linear construction required for mobility and transit facilities that encompass large areas, include subsurface and above-ground elements, and span multiple zoning districts and watersheds; WHEREAS, greater flexibility and more carefully tailored regulations are required to facilitate construction of Project Connect; WHEREAS, City staff routinely interprets and applies City Code to development and capital improvement applications; WHEREAS, the Land Development Code, existing regulations, criteria, and procedures should be flexibly applied to facilitate construction of Project Connect to the greatest extent possible until existing requirements can be amended; WHEREAS, there are Project Connect MetroRapid and MetroRail projects currently moving forward in advance of the Orange and Blue Line light rail projects; …
Palm District Planning Initiative Design Commission Briefing October 24, 2022 Content Background and Study Area What We Heard Vision and Scenarios Implementation/Next Steps Background and Study Area Develop a shared vision for a complex, culturally rich, and rapidly transforming part of downtown Austin. 4 5 Resolution 20190523-029 Palm School Negotiations Rainey Street District Fund Fifth Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor Convention Center Expansion District Planning Process Improved Connectivity 6 WE ARE HERE 7 Equity-Based Goals Create a safe, welcoming place history Preserve and interpret Enhance educational and cultural assets Provide economic benefits Increase access to housing Improve mobility and access Improve access to nature, enhance natural systems, and support an equitable, sustainable, resilient future 8 What We Heard Participants • Visits to SpeakUp Austin! Webpage: 3,600 • Survey Responses: 700+ (3 Surveys) • Visioning Forum Attendees: 150+ • Targeted East Austin Outreach: 75 + (Individuals and Organizations) • AIA Event Participants: 60+ • Interactive Map Responses: 25+ 10 Survey Demographics 11 Visioning Forums 12 Targeted East Austin Engagement: • La Raza Roundtable • Current and Former Elected Officials • Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce • Tejano Democrats • Palm School Alumni • The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) • La Pena Arts, Inc. • Mexic-Arte • Nuestro Grupo/Academia Cuauhtli • AHMIGA (Latina civic and social networking organization) • Café Con Letras • L.A.C.E. • PODER • Long-time East Austin residents 13 American Institute of Architects Recommendations: 14 Vision and Scenarios VISION The Palm District is a vibrant historic hub of downtown where the past is honored, culture is celebrated, and the future is shaped. Dense transit-oriented development is balanced with history and natural spaces creating physical connections that invite people to move easily to and through the district. The district is a dynamic place, growing and evolving, while actively retaining families and individuals who have traditionally called this place home. Creativity and innovation are cultivated, and people from Austin and beyond are welcome to live, relax, work, play, learn, and connect with others. 16 INCLUSIVE GROWTH Growth in the district will provide a prosperous future for longtime and recent residents and for established and new businesses. 17 CULTURE The district will become a destination that celebrates its multi- cultural heritage. 18 CONNECTION Physical, cultural and social connections will be strengthened within downtown and …
Green Building Policy October 24, 2022 | Design Commission | Riley Triggs, AIA APMD PWD Austin Energy Headquarters | Mueller LEED Platinum, AEGB 5 star, WELL Building Certification Green Building Policy History 22 years 2000 — 2022 Policy Update Purpose George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center Certification Accomplishments 56 Certified 40 In progress Alliance Children’s Garden Policy Team Interdepartmental Sustainability Working Group (now Built Environment Equity and Sustainability Working Group) Office of Sustainability Public Works Department Real Estate Services Capital Contracting Office Purchasing Office Economic Development Department Austin Energy Green Building Small and Minority Business Resources Aviation Building Services Parks and Recreation Department Austin Convention Center Austin Public Library Strategic Facilities Governance Team Waterloo Greenway Policy and/or Policy (Required for PARD projects) Policy Public Private Partnerships (P3) Policy Policy $ $$ Priorities: Site Selection Todd Lane Roundabout Priorities: Health and Wellness Austin Energy Headquarters Mueller Priorities: Landscape Rutherford Channel Improvements Priorities: Net Zero & Low Carbon Net Zero GHG 2040 Priorities: Net Zero & Low Carbon Priorities: Net Zero & Low Carbon Priorities: Net Zero & Low Carbon Priorities: Net Zero & Low Carbon Central Library Feasibility Studies Rooftop Solar Auxiliary Water Building Electrification EV Charging Process Project initiation Sustainability assessment and goals Certification or parallel ratings Feasibility assessments Rooftop solar Auxiliary water Building electrification Electric vehicle charging Process Design Phase Integrated design team (COA, commissioning agent, architects, sustainability consultants) Goal tracking Design Commission Quality Management Division Process Construction Phase Integrated design team (COA, commissioning agent, architects, sustainability consultants) Goal tracking Contractor sustainability team Process Post Construction Phase Integrated design team (COA, commissioning agent, architects, sustainability consultants) Goal tracking Performance tracking 5 years and beyond for energy and water usage Process Life Cycle Integrated design team (Public Works, commissioning agent, architects, sustainability consultants) Goal tracking Performance tracking 5 years and beyond for energy and water usage Thank you! Montopolis Recreation Center RESOLUTION NO. 20210902-042 WHEREAS, in June of 2019, Council approved Resolution No. 20190619- 091, which required robust labor protections and sustainability requirements for third party development agreements that occur on city-owned land; and WHEREAS, in addition, the Resolution directed the City Manager to determine how the City could implement the goal of requiring all developments on city-owned land to create zero waste, net zero energy, and net positive water buildings and to recommend updates to the existing Green Building policy (Resolution Number 20071129-045) to further consider appropriate thresholds …
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DESIGN COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 22, 2022 DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2022 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, August 22, 2O22, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco in Austin, Texas, 78752. Chair Weaver called the Design Commission Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jen Weaver, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Aan Coleman Ben Luckens Bart Whatley Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Evan Taniguchi Jon Salinas Samuel Franco PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission Regular Meeting on June 27, 2022. The minutes from the meeting on 6-27-2022 were approved on Commissioner Taniguchi’s motion, Commissioner Coleman second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Henao-Robledo, and Commissioner Rollason were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing by Pamela Abee-Taulli, Development Services Department, regarding Functional Green. The presentation was made by Pamela Abee-Taulli, Development Services Department. 1 DESIGN COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 22, 2022 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action to determine whether Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Park Restroom Rehabilitation Project, located at 721 Pedernales Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Reynaldo Hernandez, Parks and Recreation Department. The motion that Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Park Restroom Rehabilitation Project substantially complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards was approved on Commissioner Whatley’s motion, Commissioner Taniguchi second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Henao-Robledo, and Commissioner Rollason were absent. Discussion and possible action to determine whether the project 5RR, located at 506 E 5th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin. Presented by Michele Rogerson Lynch, Travis Albrecht, and Jacob Walker, Stonelake Capital Partners, LLC. The motion that the project 5RR substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin was approved on Commissioner Coleman’s motion, Commissioner Whatley second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Henao-Robledo, and Commissioner Rollason were absent. Discussion and possible action on changes to membership of Design Commission workings groups. The motion to appoint Commissioner Salinas to the Planning and Urban Design Working Group was approved on Commissioner Weaver’s motion, Commissioner Whatley second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Henao-Robledo, and Commissioner Rollason were absent. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 6. Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding updates to the guidelines. Commissioner Carroll was …
DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 26, 2022 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, September 26, 2022, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco in Austin, Texas, 78752. Chair Weaver called the Design Commission Regular Meeting to order at 5:59 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jen Weaver, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Aan Coleman David Carroll Samuel Franco Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Bart Whatley Evan Taniguchi Jon Salinas Melissa Henao-Robledo Commissioner Whatley joined at 6:13 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission Regular Meeting on August 22, 2022. No vote was taken. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action regarding membership of working groups to craft recommendations on the Urban Design Guidelines. By consensus of the Commission, the following working groups were created to collaborate with the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group: 1 Buildings Working Group: Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Salinas Streetscapes Working Group: Commissioner Coleman, Commissioner Henao-Robledo Open Spaces Working Group: Vice Chair Meiners Urban Structures Working Group: Chair Weaver Infrastructure Working Group: Commissioner Taniguchi, Commissioner Franco, Commissioner Whatley WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 3. guidelines. Update was given by Commissioner Carroll. Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding updates to the Update from representative on the Downtown Commission regarding last meeting. Update was given by Chair Weaver. Update from representative on the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding last meeting. Commissioner Carroll stated the last meeting was cancelled due to lack of quorum. Update from representative on the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board regarding last meeting. Update was given by Commissioner Franco. 4. 5. 6. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 7. Discussion and possible action on recommendations by the Landscape and Infrastructure Working Group regarding Functional Green’s implementation, message, cost, and timeline, and the impact on affordable housing and other factors. The motion to approve the recommendation on the postponement of the adoption of Functional Green until stakeholder feedback is assessed, redundancies and cost are evaluated, submittals with costs are reviewed, a strategy for staff training and deployment has been reported, benefits of the program are proven, and feasibility of planting requirements are verified, was approved with the following friendly amendment on motion by Commissioner Coleman, seconded by Commissioner Carroll on a 9-0 vote. The friendly amendment from Commissioner Carroll was to include an affordability impact statement in the recommendation. This was …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on SEPTEMBER 26, 2022, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Cottam Sajbel called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Laura Cottam Sajbel, Sarah Faust, Nancy Barnard, Richard DePalma, Anna Di Carlo, Kathryn Flowers, Lisa Hugman, Patrick Moore, Nina Rinaldi. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Dawn Lewis (left meeting at 7:35 p.m.), Kim Taylor (left meeting at 7:14 p.m.). PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Mike Levy – Public safety issues Claire Krebs – Festival Beach Community Gardens boundary dispute and fox habitat Paul DiFiore – Hatchery Park and nearby development Liz Hundley and Aubrea Rudder – Austin Rowing Club APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of August 22, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of August 22, 2022 were approved on Board Member Moore’s motion, Board Member Barnard’s second on a 11-0 vote. Presentation and discussion regarding concerns for available parks and locations for community services in Districts 3 and 9. Malcom Yeatts and Fred DeWorken, EROC Contact Team, Ed Miller, Our House gave a presentation and answered questions. Board Members discussed the lack of parks in the East Riverside Neighborhood, how Parkland Dedication fees are allocated, and the potential for a community activated parks project in this area. No action was taken on this item. 1. 2. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to City Council on the Brodie Oaks Planned Unit Development application and whether it is superior with respect to parkland dedication. Thomas Rowlinson, Principal Planner, Parks and Recreation Department gave a presentation and answered questions. The motion to recommend the Brodie Oaks PUD as superior if the applicant agrees to: 1) Work with staff and Austin Transportation department to provide ten (10) free parking spaces to the neighborhood park site; 2) Amend the application to state there will be a publicly available restroom at the neighborhood park; 3) Continue to work with Hill Country Conservancy and Austin Parks Foundation to ensure this is a sustainable trail accessing the Barton Creek Greenbelt; and, 4) Investigate and report back on methods to fund off-site …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD DIRECTOR’S REPORT DATE: October 2022 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/EVENTS: Roy Kizer Golf Course: The successful grand reopening of the Roy Kizer Golf Course was held on September 29, 2022. A bagpipe player kicked off the event welcoming the players who teed off beginning at 7:00 AM. The morning also featured a live radio broadcast with the sports radio show The Horn with Bucky and Aaron, and breakfast for all attendees. The afternoon included music, giveaways, a golf aide demo, more golf, and beverage samples. 200 people attended the event. District 2 1 Mornings with Bucky and Erin Broadcast/Bagpiper David Shackelford Golfers warming up for their round / Clay-Kizer Practice Facility Dedication Ceremony at Wooldridge Square: On Friday, October 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department and Friends of Wooldridge Square will celebrate the dedication of two markers honoring the historically significant park. Wooldridge Square was awarded a National Votes for Women Trail marker in recognition of the square’s important role in the women’s suffrage movement in Texas. Wooldridge Square was also recognized by the Texas Recreation and Park Society as a 2021 Lone Star Legacy Park. Read the press release to learn more. District 9 Govalle Neighborhood Park Ribbon Cutting: The Department will host a ribbon-cutting event at Govalle Neighborhood Park on November 7th in partnership with Austin Parks Foundation (APF). Attendees will celebrate the renovation of the playground area and the installation of a new multi-purpose field that was made possible in part through APF board-designated Austin City Limits funding. APF and the Department collaborated with the community to develop the design of the new playground and the scope of the improvements throughout the park. The event is open to the community and Council Member attendance is anticipated. Additional funding was provided by the Tres Grace Foundation, Jay Paul Company (Tank Farm), Hershey Funding, Urban Forestry Grant, and Parkland Dedication fees. District 3 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Flyer Asian American Resource Center Phase 2 Design Reveal: The AARC Phase 2 project team will host a hybrid meeting revealing the schematic design on Thursday, November 17. The design will include a theater, multi-purpose space, gallery space, and parking alignment. The schematic design was developed based on the 2019 Facility Expansion Plan and community input provided through engagement opportunities throughout 2022. Attendees will be asked to share their reactions and feedback on the design. Additional opportunity …
Business Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Monday, October 24, 2022 The Business Committee Meeting to be held 10/24/2022 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via Microsoft Teams and in-person. All speakers must register in advance (10/23/2022 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the October 24, 2022 HIV Planning Council Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@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 Jaseudia.Killion@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 Versión en español a continuación. Reunión del Business Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council la folletos junta en FECHA de la reunion (Lunes, 24 de Octubre, 2022) 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 (10/23/2022 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@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 …
REVISED 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, administrative updates, and Hatchery Park. (SD23 Strategies: Health & Environment, Culture & Lifelong Learning; PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All) Presenter(s): Liana Kallivoka, Assistant 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 …
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 26 September, 2022 REGULAR MEETING 26 September, 2022 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, September 26, 2022 at the Spicewood Springs Branch, 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Board Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Mark Smith, Vice-Chair Lynda Infante Huerta, Commission Members Julia Aguilar, Pat Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Cristina Masters, Courtney Rosenthal, and Tori Vogel Board Members Absent: Commission Member Steven Self Public Communication: General None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of Minutes from the July 25, 2022 Regular Meeting The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on Commission Member Rosenthal’s motion and Vice Chair Infante Huerta’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commission Member Self absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the FY23 Approved Austin Public Library Budget, Wendy Harrison, 3. Staff briefing regarding Austin Completely Booked: Your Summer Experience program, Alanna Financial Manager II Wendy Harrison gave the briefing. Graves, Summer Experience Coordinator Alanna Graves gave the briefing. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for September covering public programming highlights, facilities, and APL Priorities Director of Libraries, Roosevelt Weeks, gave the report. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 26 September, 2022 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Report and possible action on Austin Public Library civic engagement activities. Creation of a Community Engagement Working Group was approved on Commission Member Dabbert’s motion and Commission Member Masters’ second on an 8-0 vote. Commission Member Self absent. Chair Smith appointed Commission Members Dwyer, Dabbert and Vogel and Vice Chair Infante Huerta to the working group. 6. Report and possible action on Digital Inclusion town halls and initiatives. Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Chair Nehemiah Pitts gave the report. No action taken. 7. Report and possible action on Enhanced Library Cards Vice Chair Infante Huerta gave the report. No action taken. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 8. Update from the Freedom to Read working group Commissioner Rosenthal gave the update. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Presentation from the Texas State Library & Archives Commission re Board Training Marketing eBook Pricing Marketing Austin History Center Association report Freedom to Read Working Group Adjournment: Chair Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m. without objection.
