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MEETING MINUTES September 14, 2020 Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board The Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened on Monday, September 14, 2020 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Board Members in Attendance: Andrea Abel, Alejandra Boughton, Emily De Maria, Joy Casnovsky, Kacey Hanson, Karen Magid (Chair), Kara Prior, Ryan Rosshirt (joined at 10:10 am), Sharon Mays (joined at 10:15) Absent board members: Felipe Camacho, Joi Chevalier, Ellen Sweets Staff in Attendance: Edwin Marty, Amanda Rohlich CALL TO ORDER Board Chair Karen Magid called the meeting to order at 10:02 am Introduction of Alejandra background in finance, has been running La Flaca farms and has been participating in the COVID-19 Response WG. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a. none 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM AUGUST MEETING Board Member Kacey Hanson motioned to approve the meeting minutes from August 10, 2020, with Board Member Emily De Maria seconding the motion. Passed on a 7-0 vote. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Office of Sustainability: Update on Austin Community Climate and Equity Plan, Jen Cregar and Phoebe Romero (see presentation in back-up materials) 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Board Infrastructure & Protocol b. Board vacancies and appointments i. Review Board Members’ meetings with City and County Officials - none i. New member – Alejandra Boughton ii. One vacancy – County Commissioner Daugherty position 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discuss Annual Strategic Planning i. Meeting will be limited to 1.5 hours due to remote meeting constraints The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Edwin Marty, Office of Sustainability at 512-974-2120, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Food Policy Board please contact Edwin Marty at 512-974-2120 ii. Board members will receive information about participating in a sub-Strategic Planning group session (1 - 1.5 hours) to prepare for the full board Strategic Planning meeting in October b. Joint Sustainability Committee Updates c. Working Group Briefings and Recommendations d. Review of Board Member Assignments i. Build Opportunities for Food Entrepreneurs – Sharon Mays provided update. Resolution approved by City Council. Austin Public Health is leading the taskforce without involvement of community at this time. Slated to …
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Regular Meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel September 14, 2020 – 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Art in Public Places Panel to be held September 14, 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, the day before the scheduled meeting, Sunday, September 13th by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 14 Art in Public Places Panel Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the panel liaison at 512-974-7860 or alex.irrera@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, September 13. 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 panel 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 30 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 alex.irrera@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before (Sunday, September 13th) the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. 6. 7. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL AGENDA Regular Meeting - Monday, September 14, 2020; 6:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT PANEL MEMBERS: Tammie Rubin – Chair, Jacob Villanueva –Vice Chair, Brett Barnes – Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, Joel Nolan, J Muzacz CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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 posted on the agenda. 1. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES CHAIR’S REPORT 3. 4. ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Approve the Final Design for East 51st Streetscape Art in Public Places Project ii. Approve the Final Design for the Ricky Guerrero Park Art in Public Places -Olaniyi Akindiyi, artist -Gigi Miller, artist Project Project -Maria Teresa Bonet, staff iii. Approve the Prospectus for the Gus Garcia Recreation Center …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Regular Meeting Minutes The Art in Public Places Panel convened a regular meeting on Monday, September 14, 2020 via WebEx. Chair Rubin called the Meeting to order at 6:01 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Chair Tammie Rubin, Vice Chair Jacob Villanueva, Arts Commission Liaison Brett Barnes (arrived after Approval of Minutes), and Panel Members Stephanie Lemmo, Joel Nolan, Sarah Carr, and J Muzacz. Staff in Attendance: Sue Lambe, Anna Bradley, Marjorie Flanagan, Frank Wick, Laura Odegaard, Alex Irrera, Maria Teresa Bonet, Art in Public Places Guests in Attendance: Olaniyi Akindiyi and GiGi Miller, Artists; George Maldonado and Delano Brown, Parks and Recreation Department; Jill Fagan, Economic Development Department; Paul Terranova, Austin Transportation Department; and Rick Krivoniak, Winsor Park Neighborhood Association CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. The minutes from the Regular meeting on Monday, August 3rd, 2020 were approved on the motion of Panel Member Lemmo and Vice Chair Villanueva seconded. Passed 6-0-0. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT None. 3. ART COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT 4. New Business a. Discussion and Action Items a. Update regarding the September 11, 2020 Joint Meeting of the Music Commission and Arts Commission. i. Approve the Final Design for East 51st Streetscape Art in Public Places Project Artist Olaniyi Akindiyi presented the Final Design for East 51st Streetscape Art in Public Places Project. Discussion ensued. Panel Member Carr made a motion to approve and Arts Commission Liaison Barnes seconded. Vote 7-0-0. ii. Approve the Final Design for the Ricky Guerrero Park Art in Public Places Project Artist GiGi Miller presented the Final Design for Ricky Guerrero Park Art in Public Places Project. Discussion ensued. Panel Member Lemmo made a motion to approve and Vice Chair Villanueva seconded. Vote 7-0-0. iii. Approve the Prospectus for the Gus Garcia Recreation Center Art in Public Place Project Staff Member Maria Teresa Bonet presented the Prospectus for Gus Garcia Recreation Center. Discussion ensued. No action was taken. 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Items for Discussion and Possible Action i. Art in Public Places Guidelines Review Working Group – Panel Member Carr and Vice Chair Villanueva 1. Approve the Revisions to the AIPP Ordinance Guidelines Vice Chair Villanueva made a motion to approve and Panel Member Carr seconded. Passed 7-0-0. 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff provided updates on select projects in the meeting backup that was distributed prior to the meeting. No questions or comments from …
Austin Animal Services July 2020 Report — original pdf
Austin Animal Center Monthly Report July 2020 Fiscal Year 2019 Austin Animal Center July 2020 Intakes Born in Owner Surrender Public Assistance Stray Total Kitten Adult Cat Neonatal Puppy Adult Dog Total Neonatal Kitten 0 6 4 0 95 105 0 1 0 28 143 172 7 0 6 34 63 Puppy 0 9 3 0 8 0 0 2 26 78 110 20 106 4 0 56 22 130 212 11 16 151 30 517 725 Intakes by Intake Type 30 151 16 11 725 517 Born in Owner Surrender Public Assistance Stray Intakes by Age Breakdown Age Breakdown Neonatal under 6 weeks old Kitten/Puppy 6 weeks to under 1 year old Adult at least 1 year old Cat 105 172 110 387 Dog 20 106 212 338 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 Neonatal Kitten Kitten Adult Cat Neonatal Puppy Puppy Adult Dog page 1 Austin Animal Center July 2018 to 2020 Intakes 2018 2019 2020 Cat Dog Total Cat Dog Total Cat Dog Total 0 10 123 21 578 0 17 168 86 591 0 27 291 107 1,169 0 2 5 140 729 876 0 0 216 134 656 0 2 356 139 1,385 7 7 6 66 301 387 4 9 85 24 216 338 11 16 151 30 517 732 862 1,594 1,006 1,882 725 Born in Owner Surrender Public Assistance Stray Total Yearly July Intakes by Intake Type 107 139 30 291 356 27 1,594 2 1,882 151 16 11 725 1,169 1,385 517 2018 2,019 2,020 Born in Owner Surrender Public Assistance Stray Yearly July Intakes by Animal Type 2,000 1,600 1,200 800 400 0 862 732 2018 1,006 876 2019 338 387 2020 page 2 Austin Animal Center July 2020 Outcomes Humane Euthanasia Shelter Neuter Return Adoption Deceased RTO Rto-Adopt Transfer Total Neonatal Kitten Kitten Adult Cat Neonatal Puppy Adult Dog Total 104 302 0 0 4 0 0 0 65 69 118 1 3 0 0 0 73 195 24 4 9 2 10 13 20 82 Puppy 0 0 2 0 0 0 12 14 56 12 1 2 0 0 31 102 63 3 5 2 0 53 230 9 25 85 4 13 254 692 Outcomes by Outcome Type 9 25 85 4 13 692 302 254 Adoption Deceased Humane Euthanasia RTO Rto-Adopt Shelter Neuter Return Transfer Outcomes by Age Breakdown Cat 69 195 …
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Animal Advisory Commission Remote Meeting Monday, September 14, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Animal Advisory Commission meeting to be held September 14 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by noon on Sunday, September 13. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Animal Advisory Commission Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison, Belinda Hare, at Belinda.hare@austintexas.gov or 512-978-0565, no later than noon on Sunday, September 13. Email works best for these meetings. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, a telephone number and 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 (no later than 2:45 p.m. for this meeting}. 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 Belinda.hare@austintexas.gov by Noon on Sunday, September 13. The 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 Animal Advisory Commission FECHA de la reunion (Monday, September 14, 3 to 4:30 p.m.) 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 13 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 Belinda.hare@austintexas.gov or 512-978- 0565, 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. • …
3 c Code Revisions Backup — original pdf
Ordinance No. 20191017-025 Section 3-1-1 (20): (20) UNPROVOKED BITING means biting that is not provoked. Biting is unprovoked if, among other things, it occurs during ordinary care, including feeding and placing a collar, leash or harness on a dog, or from merely initiating interaction with a dog, or standing and facing the dog, walking towards a dog or its owner or addressing the dog’s owner. Biting is provoked if, among other things, it occurs because the dog was being taunted, or the dog was acting in defense of self, a person, another animal, or property, or the dog was acting from maternal instinct, or the dog was reacting to hunger, pain, or fear, or the dog bites accidentally, as when playing. To be provoked a biting must occur contemporaneously with or immediately following the provocation. Section 3-1-26 - Add language to (A); (2) has new language; original (2) and (3) become (3) and (4): 3-1-26 NOTICE TO RESCUE ORGANIZATION (A) Not less than two business days before the euthanasia of any animal that does not qualify for exemption under Section C, the City animal shelter must: (C) This section does not apply to: (1) An animal who is irremediably suffering; (2) An animal who, after a high risk assessment, has been recommended for euthanasia for humane reasons or to protect the public from imminent danger to persons or property. Such animal may be euthanized without regard to any time limitations otherwise established in this title and without court order; (3) A dog whose release to a rescue organization would violate a court order; or (4) A dog with a documented history of unprovoked biting that has resulted in severe injury to a person.
3 c Code Revisions Backup — original pdf
CODE REVISION WORKGROUP RECOMMENDATION, SEPTEMBER 2020 MISSION Review of Ordinance 2019107-025 with regard to public safety and animal welfare RECOMMENDATION #1 - REMOVE THE WORD “FEAR” FROM THE YELLOW HIGHLIGHTED SECTION IN 3-1-1 (20), LEAVING IT TO READ AS FOLLOWS: (20) UNPROVOKED BITING means biting that is not provoked. Biting is unprovoked if, among other things, it occurs during ordinary care, including feeding and placing a collar, leash or harness on a dog, or from merely initiating interaction with a dog, or standing and facing the dog, walking towards a dog or its owner or addressing the dog’s owner. Biting is provoked if, among other things, it occurs because the dog was being taunted, or the dog was acting in defense of self, a person, another animal, or property, or the dog was acting from maternal instinct, or the dog was reacting to hunger, pain or the dog bites accidentally, as when playing. To be provoked a biting must occur contemporaneously with or immediately following the provocation. Note: Text in red was approved at the January 2020 Animal Advisory Commission meeting but is still not part of Code. RECOMMENDATION #1 JUSTIFICATION "Fear" is not a visible action, it is an internal state It ‘s often difficult to ascertain internal state when a bite occurs (even for trained observers) Even if we can identify fear as a motivation, that doesn’t mean the dog is “safe”, treatable, or behaving normally The presence of “fear” in a severe bite situation is far too vague a reason to release a high-risk dog City law and Mr Bland concur with our recommendation RECOMMENDATION #2 - ADD TEXT HIGHLIGHTED IN YELLOW (A) Not less than two business days before the euthanasia of any animal that does not qualify for exemption under Section C, the City 3-1-26 NOTICE TO RESCUE ORGANIZATION animal shelter must: (C) This section does not apply to: (1) An animal who is irremediably suffering; (2) An animal who, after a high risk assessment, has been recommended for euthanasia for humane reasons or to protect the public from imminent danger to persons or property. Such animal may be euthanized without regard to any time limitations otherwise established in this title and without court order. (3) A dog whose release to a rescue organization would violate a court order; or (4) A dog with a documented history of unprovoked biting …
4 a and 4 b Workgroup Recommendations — original pdf
Animal Advisory Commission Meeting September 14, 2020 Animal Advisory Commission HASS Working Group Proposals for Commission Consideration 1. Agenda Item 4a 2. Agenda Item 4b a. To recommend that Animal Services be designated an "essential service" and that hiring for Animal Services positions be "unfrozen." a. To recommend that the City of Austin participate in the Human Animal Support Services (HASS) program.
4 a Request re frozen APO positions — original pdf
Animal Advisory Commission Meeting September 14, 2020 From Commissioner Craig Nazor 1. Agenda Item 4 a Request for Commission Consideration We respectfully request that the Austin City Council take any actions available to them to ensure that already budgeted Animal Protect Officer positions currently unstaffed and "frozen" be filled as soon as possible, and that none of the full-time positions be designated as "temporary."
July 2020 Animal Services Report — original pdf
July 2020 July 2020 Animal Services Report ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News The live outcome rate for July was 96.3 percent. A total of 310 animals were adopted (161 dogs, 142 cats, one livestock and six small pets). A total of 89 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs). A total of 781 animals were brought to the shelter (537 stray, 164 owner surrender, 11 abandoned, 30 public assist and 39 wildlife). Animal Protection month of July. Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 40 animals to their owners in the field during the Officers handed out 28 fencing assistance applications, implanted seven microchips and impounded 184 injured animals, 100 of which were transferred to Austin Wildlife Rescue (AWR). Officers entered 206 rabies exposure reports and submitted 40 specimens for rabies testing. Three bats tested positive. Wildlife APO received 30 total coyote-related activities: o 18 sightings o 4 wild sick reports of mange o 3 incidents o 2 encounters o 2 wild injured o 1 wild speak encounter, and incident). o Out of 30 coyote related reports, 23 fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, Incidents: Pets and livestock were a factor in half of the activities. o One incident involved a security camera that caught a coyote taking an unattended cat. o One incident involved a suspected coyote chasing joggers. Report was made by police. o One incident involved a suspected coyote attack on an unattended cat. APO’s were unable to make contact with resident to confirm. Encounters: Pets were a factor in half of the verified activities. o One encounter involved a coyote that entered a backyard with a pet present. o One encounter involved a coyote with mange that entered the backyard with possible person present. APO was unable to make contact with the resident to confirm. July 2020 Animal Services Report Volunteer, Foster and Rescue Programs Volunteers were able to come back onto AAC campus in a very limited capacity this month. We started with three dog walkers and quickly increased to four walkers, one playgroup runner, one vet services volunteer, one data entry position and two cat volunteers. Increase in volunteer numbers is evaluated on safety and operational needs. AAC staff have been very thankful to have volunteers return. A total of 66 volunteers donated 1,537.88 hours in July. A large majority …
Speakers List Sept 14 2020 — original pdf
SPEAKER LIST: Animal Advisory Commission Remote Meeting, Monday, Sept 14, 3 – 4:30 p.m. Name Christine Poreca 9/11, 3:57 pm Lana Leslie 9/12;11:47 am Sandra Muller 9/12;12:27 pm Lucy Fernandez 9/12; 2:09 pm Nicole Clark 9/13; 10:42 am Pat Valls-Trellis 9/13; 11:29 am Dolly Ensey 9/13; 11:52 am
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Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Urban Transportation Commission September 11, 2020 Meeting to be held with physical distancing modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Thursday, September 10 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 11, 2020 Urban Transportation Commission meeting, residents must call or email the board liaison at (512) 974 8796 or Kaycie.Alexander@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Thursday, September 10 and provide the following information: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral regarding the item, 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. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to Kaycie.Alexander@austintexas.gov by noon on Thursday, September 10. This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Reunión del Urban Transportation Commission 11 de septiembre de 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 (10 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 en (512) 974 8796 o Kaycie.Alexander@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 de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo electrónico o una llamada telefónica …
agenda item details (supplemental information) — original pdf
Nomination and Election of Officers Objective: Elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Parliamentarian for the coming year. Required annually per City Code. 2019-2020 Annual Internal Review and Report Objective: Approve an annual report (covering July 2019-June 2020) for submission to the Office of the City Clerk. Required annually per City Code. Presentation of the Draft 2020 Austin Climate Equity Plan Requestor: Zach Baumer, Office of Sustainability. Item objective: Opportunity for the commission to review the Draft Climate Equity Plan: the result of a year-long stakeholder engagement process to center Equity in our plan for addressing climate change. We are presenting this plan to 20 City Boards / Commissions and bringing this to City Council for approval in October. Transportation is very soon to be the largest source of carbon pollution in our community, so many of the goals / strategies are focused on transportation issues. Time-sensitivity: Council consideration of the plan for adoption is anticipated in October. Update on Healthy Streets Program Requestors: Commissioners Alvarado, Champion, and Somers. Objective: Receive an update on the implementation of Austin City Council Resolution 20200507-062, the current status of Austin’s Healthy Streets Initiative, and possible long-term implementation and funding for the program.
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Austin's Healthy Streets Initiative Urban Transportation Commission September 11, 2020 City Council Direction: Early Efforts – April 2020 Batch 1 – May 2020 • Installed quickly • Approximately 5 miles • Criteria included: • Lack of park space • Disproportionate COVID impacts • Lack of comfort for people walking or bicycling using existing infrastructure • Alternative to crowded trail system • Connection to existing infrastructure Listen, adjust, iterate, modify… Batch 2 - July 2020 • Installed after public engagement process • Added another 5 miles • Focused on neighborhoods further north and south "Seeing neighbors, kids, and families out and about enjoying life has given a renewed sense of happiness with our previously congested city. Austin I am so happy you have been a leader in this movement around the country." "Something is not working here. I don't like the way it's currently set up." "I was considering moving to the country since my job is now fully remote forever, the cost/benefit of living in town has gone upside down. But this Healthy Streets initiative changed my mind." Next Steps • Initiate wind down of select streets • Maintain readiness to launch Batch 3 should community experience a surge in COVID-19 cases • Apply lessons learned into permanent infrastructure solutions • Launch slow streets pilot in the Sidewalk and Urban Trails Plan update austintexas.gov/healthystreets healthystreets@austintexas.gov
Item 2C Draft 2020 Austin Climate Equity Plan staff presentation — original pdf
Aust in Climat e Equit y Plan Sept ember 2020 Summary ● We’ve been updating the Community Climate Plan o Draft for public comment out now o Council in October ● What we’re looking for from you: ○ Comments ○ Areas of Interest ○ Pledge of Support 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 How w as t his plan updat e 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 St eering Commit t ee Members Co-Chairs Mayuri Raja, AZAAD, Google Shane Johnson, Sierra Club Katie Coyne, Asakura Robinson Susana Almanza, PODER Joep Meijer, Citizen Jim Walker, Univ. of Texas Rocio Villalobos, Equity Office Drew Nelson, Mitchell Foundation Rodrigo Leal, Guidehouse Rene Renteria, Citizen Kaiba White, Public Citizen Lauren Peressini, Sunrise Movement Shawanda Stewart, Huston-Tillotson Univ. Kenneth Thompson, Solar Austin Ben Leibowicz, Univ. of Texas Suzanne Russo, Pecan Street Inc. Pooja Sethi, Sethi Law Darien Clary, AISD Alberta Phillips, Joint Sustainability Committee, ECHO AG Representatives: Nakia Winfield, Brandi Clark Burton, Karen Magid, Kurt Stogdill, and Nick Kincaid A Hist ory of Inequit ies t hat Remains Today • • • • • The Austin 1928 Master Plan divided the city along racial lines, forcibly displacing Black residents into specific, undesirable areas. The Tank Farm fuel storage facility, Eastside Landfill, and the Holly Power Plant exposed people of color to toxic pollution in East Austin neighborhoods. Gentrification is taking place in parts of the city where low-income people and people of color have been forced to live, the African-American share of the Austin population declined from 12% in 1990 to 7.7% in 2010. As of 2015, 52% of white Austin residents were homeowners, only 27% of African-American and 32% of Hispanic/Latinx residents owned homes. Cases of COVID-19, hospitalization and mortality rates are disproportionately affecting Latinx and Black communities W e are Changing t he Eart h’s Climat e could be Warming over 2 catastrophic to ℃ life on earth Climat e Project ions for Aust in • Low-income communities and …
Item 2D - Healthy Streets Initiative update - staff presentation — original pdf
Austin's Healthy Streets Initiative Urban Transportation Commission September 11, 2020 City Council Direction: Early Efforts – April 2020 Batch 1 – May 2020 • Installed quickly • Approximately 5 miles • Criteria included: • Lack of park space • Disproportionate COVID impacts • Lack of comfort for people walking or bicycling using existing infrastructure • Alternative to crowded trail system • Connection to existing infrastructure Listen, adjust, iterate, modify… Batch 2 - July 2020 • Installed after public engagement process • Added another 5 miles • Focused on neighborhoods further north and south "Seeing neighbors, kids, and families out and about enjoying life has given a renewed sense of happiness with our previously congested city. Austin I am so happy you have been a leader in this movement around the country." "Something is not working here. I don't like the way it's currently set up." "I was considering moving to the country since my job is now fully remote forever, the cost/benefit of living in town has gone upside down. But this Healthy Streets initiative changed my mind." Next Steps • Launch slow streets pilot in the Sidewalk and Urban Trails Plan update • Apply lessons learned into permanent infrastructure solutions • Initiate wind down of select streets • Maintain readiness to launch Batch 3 should community experience a surge in COVID- 19 cases austintexas.gov/healthystreets healthystreets@austintexas.gov
2020911-02D: Healthy Streets Initiative — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 2020911-02D: Healthy Streets Initiative WHEREAS, City of Austin staff and the citizens of Austin have piloted a Healthy Streets initiative which prioritizes the safety, comfort and space for People, not just cars, on our publicly maintained streets; WHEREAS, Healthy Streets are supported by about 3 out of 4 people; WHEREAS Pandemic or not, The City of Austin has a direct benefit in providing more accessible opportunities for climate-friendly exercise and multiple modes of active transportation, including bikes, walking, strollers, wheelchairs, scooters and more; WHEREAS Pandemic or not, the City of Austin has an opportunity to reclaim public space for essential activities that benefit from social distancing such as education, outdoor dining, and entertainment; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends City Council make the Healthy Streets Program permanent, with the understanding that the exact streets, and legal and physical mechanisms for prioritizing people while allowing local traffic and public transportation, can be adjusted by the Administrators in the appropriate departments. Date of Approval: September 11, 2020 Record of the vote: 8-0 with Franco, Runas, and Wilfley absent Attest: Emily Smith, staff liaison
draft meeting minutes — original pdf
Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) Meeting Minutes Special Called Meeting 11 September 2020 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a meeting on September 11, 2020 via videoconference. Commission Members in Attendance: Daniel Alvarado Mario Champion – Chair Kelly Davis Commission Members Absent: Allie Runas Michael Wilfley Samuel Franco Daniel Hennessey – Vice Chair Alex Reyna Susan Somers Athena Leyton Cynthia Weatherby CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Champion called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 5, 2020 MEETING The August 5, 2020 minutes were approved on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Runas and Wilfley absent and Commissioners Franco and Reyna not yet present. 2. NEW BUSINESS A. Nomination and Election of Officers – Discussion and Possible Action A motion to elect Mario Champion as Chair of the Urban Transportation Commission through April 2021 was adopted on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Runas and Wilfley absent and Commissioner Reyna not yet present. A motion to elect Susan Somers as Vice Chair of the Urban Transportation Commission through April 2021 was adopted on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Runas and Wilfley absent. A motion to elect Kelly Davis as Parliamentarian of the Urban Transportation Commission through April 2021 was adopted on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Runas and Wilfley absent. B. 2019-2020 Annual Internal Review and Report – Discussion and Possible Action Commissioner Champion presented a draft Annual Review, which was approved on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Runas and Wilfley absent. C. Draft 2020 Austin Climate Equity Plan – Discussion and Possible Action A presentation was made by Zach Baumer and Celine Rendon of the Office of Sustainability. No action taken. D. Healthy Streets program update – Discussion and Possible Action A presentation was made by Laura Dierenfield and Anna Martin of Austin Transportation. Commissioner Champion proposed draft recommendation language which, after debate and amendment, read as follows: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends City Council make the Healthy Streets Program permanent, with the understanding that the exact streets, and legal and physical mechanisms for prioritizing people while allowing local traffic and public transportation, can be adjusted by the Administrators in the appropriate departments. A motion to approve the recommendation was adopted on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Franco, Runas and Wilfley absent. 3. STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Staff and Commissioners gave updates regarding the Joint Sustainability Commission, Bicycle Advisory Council, Pedestrian Advisory …
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Item 2B - Annual Internal Review - approved report — original pdf
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2019 to 6/30/2020 ______Urban Transportation Commission_______ (Official Name of Board or Commission) The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: The purpose of the board is to serve as an advisory body to the city council, the city manager, and all other transportation-related departments concerning transportation-related matters including: • transportation energy conservation matters; • grant applications; • streets and highways; • bus and rail service; • pedestrian and bikeway programs and projects; • safety related programs and projects; • provision for the needs of the mobility impaired; • transportation franchise requests, renewals, rate adjustments, and hours of operation. The commission shall: • Review and make recommendations to the city council on all requests for taxicab permits, including annual permits and franchise permits. • Annually review and report to the city council on the City's transportation system, including policies and programs. • Review, study, and make recommendations to the Planning Commission on: transportation-related projects proposed for inclusion in the Capital Improvements Program; and plans and programs submitted by the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. • Receive and study citizen comments and suggestions in all areas of transportation. • In its deliberations: (1) recognize the relationship between transportation and economics, energy, safety, land use, neighborhood integrity, and environmental quality; and (2) consider transportation access to health care, employment, education, housing, and recreational facilities. • Seek to promote close cooperation between the city council, other city boards and commissions, city departments, and individuals, institutions, and agencies concerned with transportation- related activities so that all similar activities in the City may be coordinated to secure the greatest public welfare 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. The Commission’s actions continue to support this mission statement through a combination of deliberative discussion, Recommendations, and other actions. Recommendations made: ● 20200805-02A: Project Connect funding and governance ● 20200805-02B: Safe Mobility Bond ● 20200710-02A: Street Impact Fee Recommendations ● 20200310-02C: Complete Access to Project Connect ● 20200310-03A: Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) 2045 Transportation Plan ● 20191112-02D: University Neighborhood Overlay Code Amendments ● 20191101-02A Part 1: Land Development Code Revision - Subdivision Connectivity ● 20191101-02A Part 2: Land Development Code Revision - Setbacks ● 20191101-02A Part 3: Land Development Code Revision …
Approved Minutes 9.11.20 — original pdf
Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) Meeting Minutes Special Called Meeting 11 September 2020 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a meeting on September 11, 2020 via videoconference. Commission Members in Attendance: Daniel Alvarado Mario Champion – Chair Kelly Davis Commission Members Absent: Allie Runas Michael Wilfley Samuel Franco Daniel Hennessey – Vice Chair Alex Reyna Susan Somers Athena Leyton Cynthia Weatherby CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Champion called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 5, 2020 MEETING The August 5, 2020 minutes were approved on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Runas and Wilfley absent and Commissioners Franco and Reyna not yet present. 2. NEW BUSINESS A. Nomination and Election of Officers – Discussion and Possible Action A motion to elect Mario Champion as Chair of the Urban Transportation Commission through April 2021 was adopted on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Runas and Wilfley absent and Commissioner Reyna not yet present. A motion to elect Susan Somers as Vice Chair of the Urban Transportation Commission through April 2021 was adopted on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Runas and Wilfley absent. A motion to elect Kelly Davis as Parliamentarian of the Urban Transportation Commission through April 2021 was adopted on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Runas and Wilfley absent. B. 2019-2020 Annual Internal Review and Report – Discussion and Possible Action Commissioner Champion presented a draft Annual Review, which was approved on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Runas and Wilfley absent. C. Draft 2020 Austin Climate Equity Plan – Discussion and Possible Action A presentation was made by Zach Baumer and Celine Rendon of the Office of Sustainability. No action taken. D. Healthy Streets program update – Discussion and Possible Action A presentation was made by Laura Dierenfield and Anna Martin of Austin Transportation. Commissioner Champion proposed draft recommendation language which, after debate and amendment, read as follows: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends City Council make the Healthy Streets Program permanent, with the understanding that the exact streets, and legal and physical mechanisms for prioritizing people while allowing local traffic and public transportation, can be adjusted by the Administrators in the appropriate departments. A motion to approve the recommendation was adopted on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Franco, Runas and Wilfley absent. 3. STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Staff and Commissioners gave updates regarding the Joint Sustainability Commission, Bicycle Advisory Council, Pedestrian Advisory …
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Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission September 11, 2020 Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission to be held September 11, 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 (Thursday, September 10, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the 9/11/2020 Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7829 or jill.fagan@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 jill.fagan@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 Implementation Advisory Commission del Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan FECHA de la reunion September 11, 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 10, 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 512-974-7829 or jill.fagan@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 …
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Item 2A: Northeast Austin Middle School Update — original pdf
NEW NORTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL Project Schedule RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 Community Engagement • • • • • Campus Architectural Team (CAT) Meetings • • 16 from Sept. 2019 to Present Representation from parents, community members, teachers, etc. Three Previous Community Meetings Upcoming Virtual Community Meeting • • Oct. 1 at 4:30-6 PM Details at AISDFuture.com/event/new-northeast-middle-school- virtual-community-meeting-2/ Groundbreaking Video this Fall To read the latest updates and follow along with community meetings and events, please visit www.AISDFuture.com. RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 Design Guidelines and Input • • • • • AISD Education Specifications AISD Project Design Manual • Mueller New Construction Council • Inter Local Agreement w/ COA CAT Input School Tours Community Feedback RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 Design Concept and Inspiration RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 Building Massing RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 Site Plan and Community Access RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 New Northeast Exterior View RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 New Northeast Learning Stairs RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 New Northeast Hanger RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 LEED Update RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 What’s Next • • Attendance Boundary, Vertical Team, Principal, Naming • • Will be decided prior to opening, 2021-2022 school year Decided by the board of trustees Bus routes for all schools are finalized about two weeks prior to start of the school year. • Families are welcome to check "Bus Stop Finder" utility on www.austinisd.org/transportation for their general education students bus information. All special education students bus information will be shared in person by the bus teams. • RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020 Questions? RMMA PIAC 09/11/2020
Item 2B: Control Tower Update — original pdf
CONTROL TOWER DISTRICT BRIEFING Mueller Commission September 11, 2020 1 Agenda • Review of History and Goals • Evolution of the Tower and Site • Control Tower Update • Site Plan Concept and Uses • Next RMMA PIAC, September 11, 2020 2 Control Tower Milestones 1959 1961 1999 2006 2010 2013 2016 2017 2018 2019 Fehr and Granger establish award-winning, modern design Control tower and new terminal opens Mueller Airport closes First community NOEL lighting event Catellus begins work on the tower restoration Kinney & Associates hired as preservation, repurposing architect Donna Carter hired as historic preservation consultant Kinney and Carter begin pursuing historic designation Historic designation secured Catellus issues RFP to market tower district multifamily site RMMA PIAC, September 11, 2020 3 Objectives • If possible, obtain State and City approval for public access to the top of the tower • Maintain existing view corridors from Berkman Drive and John Gaines Park • Honor the tower’s award-winning architecture, where appropriate • Maximize the tower district’s development potential while preserving ample space around the tower footprint for future public uses • Support Mueller’s goals (e.g. neighborhood compatibility, sustainability, fiscal responsibility, revitalization, diversity and economic development), where appropriate • Celebrate the tower’s history and community interest in preserving it RMMA PIAC, September 11, 2020 4 Access Challenges • Access for people with mobility challenges Elevator shaft dimensions do not meet ADA requirements, and does not reach top floors • Adding an another exit option Exit options that are not too close to each other • • • • • Speed to evacuate visitors • Occupancy numbers Fire sprinklers Restrooms RMMA PIAC, September 11, 2020 Tower Interior 5 A View from the Top 5 Control Tower Steps Taken • Structural support study: – 2006: Studio 8, Architectural Engineers Collaborative completed study, updated in 2008 – 2010: Catellus hired Zapalac Reed to restore the tower • Economic reuse feasibility study: – December 2015: Kinney & Associates delivered a report to determine the use limitations of tower: Significant barriers to use the tower as a public building because access limitations The tower cannot be listed on the National Register of Historic Places because the adjacent terminal was removed Local historic designation is possible, which could help secure grants if publicly owned or tax abatement if privately owned RMMA PIAC, September 11, 2020 6 Control Tower Steps Taken • Longer-term considerations for …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES The Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission convened in a special called meeting on September 11, 2020, via videoconferencing. Commission Members in Attendance: SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Friday, September 11, 2020 • Michael Jones, Chair • Rick Krivoniak, Vice-Chair • Carol Drennan • Corky Hilliard • Chris Jackson • Rodrigo Lima Staff in Attendance: • Martin Luecke • David Neider • Ken Ronsonette • • Kathy Sokolic Jonathan Schwartz • Pam Hefner, Economic Development Department • Jill Fagan, EDD 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Chair Michael Jones called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: SPEAKERS ON AGENDA ITEMS a. Girard Kinney spoke on Agenda Item 3B and voiced his support for the planning and development progress for the Control Tower site, as well as the importance of sight lines of the Control Tower from John Gaines Park. b. Michael Brennan spoke on Agenda Item 3B, voiced appreciation of development progress around the Control Tower site, and supported considerations for retrofitting the Control Tower for public access. c. Ani Colt spoke on Agenda Item 3C and expressed concerns with rental affordability for senior citizens in Mueller due to fixed incomes and rising Median Family Income (MFI) in Austin. d. Preston Tyree spoke on Agenda Item 3C and expressed concerns with management and maintenance at Wildflower Terrace. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Northeast Austin Middle School Update: Drew Johnson, Bianca Tafares, Chelsea Burkett with AISD provided updates on the new Northeast Austin Middle School and expected timing of construction. 1 b. Control Tower Update: Greg Weaver (Catellus) and Jim Adams (McCann Adams Studio) provided updates on the planning and design standards for the Control Tower site, as well as next steps for outreach and development. c. Mueller Development Update: Brian Dolezal with Catellus provided brief updates and information on Mueller parks and businesses, as well as transportation, new water meter infrastructure and upcoming events. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes from the August 14, 2020 meeting were approved on Commissioner Krivoniak’s motion and Commissioner Drennan’s second on an 11-0 vote. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. The Commissioners and staff discussed the following list of potential future agenda items: • Mueller Financial Update • Mueller Affordable Housing Update a. The next regularly scheduled meeting is October 13, 2020. [Note, this meeting was subsequently canceled and a Special Called meeting was …
Agenda — original pdf
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Contracts and Concessions Committee of the Parks and Recreation Board September 11, 2020 Contracts and Concessions Committee to be held September 11, 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 10, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 11, 2020 Contracts and Concessions Committee 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 Contracts and Concessions Committee of the Parks and Recreation Board September 11, 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 10, 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 …
A: Draft Minutes of August 17, 2020 — original pdf
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE Monday, August 17, 2020 – 10:00-11:30AM MINUTES The Contracts and Concessions Committee convened in a special meeting on Monday, August 17, 2020 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Luca called the meeting to order at 10:05am. Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Francoise Luca, Anna DiCarlo, Sarah Faust, Nina Rinaldi and Dawn Lewis, Ex Officio. Committee Member Absent: Richard DePalma. Staff in Attendance: Kevin Gomillion; Lucas Massie; Matt McCaw; Suzanne Piper; Gabrielle Restivo; Patricia Rossett; Amanda Ross and Sammi Curless. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the special meeting of June 5, 2020 were approved on Committee Member Faust motion, Committee Member Rinaldi second on an 4-0 vote with Committee Member DePalma absent. B. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board to recommend to the City Council the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Save Historic Muny District for the operations and management of the food and beverage concession at Lions Municipal Golf Course. Committee Member Rinaldi made a motion to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Board, as a consent agenda item, to recommend to the City Council the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Save Historic Muny District for the operations and management of the food and beverage concession at Lions Municipal Golf Course.; Committee Member DiCarlo seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 4-0 with Committee Member DePalma absent. C. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1. Draft scope of work for request for proposals for a boating concession on Barton Creek. Due to late recognition of an agenda posting error, public comment was allowed to occur on this item. Robert Corbin spoke regarding continuation of the boating concession on Barton Creek. Page 1 of 2 Presentation made by Gabrielle Restivo, Parks and Recreation Department. Due to posting error, this item will be discussed at a future Committee meeting. 2. Draft scope of work for request for proposals for the Land Management Plan. No presentation was made. Due to posting error, this item will be discussed at a future Committee meeting. D. MONTHLY REPORT ON NEW AND ONGOING CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT No presentation was made. E. FUTURE ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS No future agenda items were brought forward by Committee members. On motion by Chair Luca, second by Committee Member Rinaldi, the meeting was adjourned at 10:36am …
A: Draft Minutes of August 21, 2020 — original pdf
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE Friday, August 21, 2020 – 1:00-2:30PM MINUTES The Contracts and Concessions Committee convened in a special meeting on Friday, August 21, 2020 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Luca called the meeting to order at 1:05pm. Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Francoise Luca, Richard DePalma, Anna DiCarlo, Sarah Faust, Nina Rinaldi and Dawn Lewis, Ex Officio. Staff in Attendance: Lucas Massie; Matt McCaw; Suzanne Piper; Amanda Ross; Patricia Rossett and Sammi Curless. A. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion of draft scope of work for request for proposals for a boating concession on Barton Creek. Patricia Rosset, Parks and Recreation Department, presented the scope of work. Committee Members presented feedback. No action was taken on this item. 2. Discussion of draft scope of work for request for proposals for the Land Management Plan. Amanda Ross and Matt McCaw, Parks and Recreation Department, presented the scope of work. Committee Members presented feedback. No action was taken on this item. B. MONTHLY REPORT ON NEW AND ONGOING CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT Patricia Rossett provided the report. C. FUTURE ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS DePalma/Faust – Comparison of revenue language in boating concession contracts. DePalma – Presentation by Committee Member DePalma regarding innovation opportunities in the request for qualifications (RFQ) process. Chair Luca adjourned at 2:29pm. Page 1 of 1
B1: A-Facility Use & Maintenance Agreement Presentation — original pdf
FACILITY USE & MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Austin Metro Baseball League Agreement Overview: Downs Field Vendor funds Facility maintenance and improvements League staffing and operations Operate public athletic programs Apr through Oct Average 550 adults serviced Ensure 75% of the participants are Austin residents 1 CENTRALIZED PROGRAM DIVISION – ATHLETIC PROGRAMS FACILITY USE & MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Similar Agreements within Parks System Facility Use and Maintenance Parkland Use and Improvement Huston-Tillotson University (Downs Field – Shared space Apr, Sept & Oct) Austin Men’s Soccer Association (Onion Creek) Lonestar Soccer Club of Austin (Circle C Metropolitan Park) North Austin Soccer Alliance (6 locations) Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities – RBI (Parque Zaragoza & Mabson) Youth Sports Organization (City Ordinance No. 20100204-39 ) 8 Vendors (10 PARD locations - Various Sports, including Baseball) Interlocal Agreement AISD (4 locations) Management & Operations Service Contracts Austin Row Center Tennis Centers (4 locations) YMCA-North CENTRALIZED PROGRAM DIVISION – ATHLETIC PROGRAMS 2 FACILITY USE & MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Facility/Parkland Use Agreement Benefits Mendoza Maintenance Improvements Program Operations Assets Protection Butler Civitain Patterson Mabson Bartholomew Govalle CENTRALIZED PROGRAM DIVISION – ATHLETIC PROGRAMS 3 FACILITY USE & MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Please be kind to our Park System CENTRALIZED PROGRAM DIVISION – ATHLETIC PROGRAMS MARTIN FIELD INCIDENT CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO 4
B1: B-Executed Agreement 2016 — original pdf
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B1: C-Executed Agreement Extension 2019 — original pdf
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B1: D-PARD Sports Field Reservation Handbook — original pdf
THE CITY OF AUSTIN Sports Field Reservation Handbook The City of Austin – Athletics Office 515 S Pleasant Valley Rd. Austin, TX 78741 Phone: (512) 978-2670 Fax: (512) 978-2684 Email: PARDAthletics@austintexas.gov Website: www.capitalcityathletics.com Effective: ____January 1, 2018 ________ Revised: __ January 2, 2020 _ __ _ Authorization: _________________________ Tiffany Cabin, Division Manager Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 4 2.0 Types of Reservations ............................................................................................................................ 4 A. Hourly Reservations ..................................................................................................................... 4 B. Sporting Reservations .................................................................................................................. 4 C. Leagues ........................................................................................................................................ 4 D. Events .......................................................................................................................................... 4 E. Special Events ............................................................................................................................... 4 3.0 Field Reservation Process ...................................................................................................................... 4 A. Hourly Reservations ..................................................................................................................... 4 B. Sporting Reservations, Leagues, & Events ................................................................................... 5 3.1 Field Selection Priority ........................................................................................................................ 5 3.2 Application Review & Approval Timeline ...................................................................................... 5 & 6 3.3 Reservation Fees ................................................................................................................................. 6 3.4 Payment & Deposits ...................................................................................................................... 6 & 7 4.0 Cancellations & Refunds ........................................................................................................................ 7 4.1 Cancellation by PARD ......................................................................................................................... 7 4.2 Cancellation by Renter ...................................................................................................................... 8 4.3 Refunds ............................................................................................................................................... 8 4.4 Inclement Weather ....................................................................................................................... 8 & 9 5.0 Field Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 9 5.1 Basic Services ..................................................................................................................................... 9 5.2 Softball/Baseball Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 9 5.3 Special Maintenance Requests/Maintenance Fees ................................................................... 9 & 10 6.0 Permits .................................................................................................................................................. 10 6.1 Field Use Permits .............................................................................................................................. 10 6.2 Parking Permits ................................................................................................................................. 10 6.3 Concessions ...................................................................................................................................... 10 6.4 Inflatables ......................................................................................................................................... 11 7.0 Insurance ...................................................................................................................................... 11 & 12 8.0 Field Use ............................................................................................................................................... 12 8.1 Standard Rules .......................................................................................................................... 12 & 13 8.2 Equipment & Storage ....................................................................................................................... 13 2 | P a g e 8.3 Field Use Audits ................................................................................................................................ 13 8.4 Falsification of Information .............................................................................................................. 14 8.5 Field Closures .................................................................................................................................... 14 9.0 Field Use Violations .............................................................................................................................. 14 9.1 Violation Outcomes .......................................................................................................................... 14 9.2 Reservation Code of Conduct Expectations ............................................................................. 14 & 15 9.3 Reservation Code of Conduct Penalties .................................................................................... 15 - 17 10.0 Disclosure ........................................................................................................................................... 17 Exhibit A: City Recognized Holidays ......................................................................................................... 18 3 | P a g e 1.0 INTRODUCTION The City of Austin Parks and Recreation (PARD) Athletics Office is committed to providing recreation opportunities to the community. This handbook dictates procedures and policies for the selection and permitted use of athletic fields, expectations of users, fees, and general rental information. 2.0 TYPES OF RESERVATIONS A. Hourly Reservations: Requests are designated for informal uses (Example: team/individual practices, batting practice, general recreational usage, etc.) Hourly reservations can be made for a minimum of 1 hour and a maximum of 3 hours. Customers will be charged for hourly increments; any partial hour …
B1: E-AMBL Roster — original pdf
It is essential that all league presidents return a completed roster which includes requested information for all teams and players. Among other things, we develop our mailing list for Hardball magazine and sponsorship discounts from our rosters. We prefer that the roster is typed and in alphabetical order in an effort to avoid mistakes. MSBL/MABL BASEBALL ROSTER FOR SEASON: 2020 LEAGUE NAME: AUSTIN METRO BASEBALL LEAGUE MABL:_____ MSBL: _____ LEAGUE PRESIDENT: MICHAEL LUCAS AGE BRACKET:__________ last name first name address city st zip phone DOB e-mail TEAM NAME: MANAGER PLAYERS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
B1: F-AMBL 2020 Player Waiver — original pdf
2020 WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY – READ BEFORE SIGNING Last Name: _____________________ First Name: _____________________ Address: _______________________________________________________ City: ________________________ State: ____________ Zip: ____________ Home Phone: (_____)___________ Work Phone: (_____) _______________ Cell Phone: (_____)___________ E-Mail Address: ____________________ Date of Birth: ____________ Driver’s License#: ______________ State: ____ In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way for the Austin Metro Baseball League, Inc and Men’s Adult Baseball League, Inc (MSBL/MABL). its related events and activities, I, ____________________________ , the undersigned, acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that: 1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; and, 3. 4. 2. The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular skills, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and, I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and, I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the Company immediately; and, I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS MSBL/MABL and Austin Metro Baseball League, Inc, their officers, officials, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used for the activity ("Releasees"), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property associated with my presence or participation, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law. 5. I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT , FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT. Players Signature Date Manager’s Signature Date Austin Metro Baseball League 1312 Quailfield Circle Austin,TX 78758-6504 (512 835 8989)
B1: G-AMBL 2020 Player Participation Contract — original pdf
2020 PLAYER PARTICIPATION CONTRACT Last Name: _____________________ First Name: _____________________ Address: _______________________________________________________ City: ________________________ State: ____________ Zip: ____________ Home Phone: (_____)___________ Work Phone: (_____) _______________ Cell Phone: (_____)___________ E-Mail Address: ____________________ Date of Birth: ____________ Driver’s License#: ______________ State: ____ I hereby agree and consent to the following parameters as conditions of participation in the Austin Metro Baseball League. I will observe and abide by all rules as established by Austin Metro Baseball League’s Board of Directors and MSBL/MABL at all times. I understand that fighting, physical abuse of players, managers, umpires, or spectators, and/or the use of abusive or offensive language will not be tolerated by the Austin Metro Baseball League and MSBL/ MABL and violation of this rule could result in my banishment or suspension from the league and forfeiture of all fees paid. I certify that I am or will be of legal age, on or before December 31 of this calendar year, for whichever division I choose to play in the Austin Metro Baseball League. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS Austin Metro Baseball League and MSBL/MABL, their officers, officials, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used for the activity ("Releasees"), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property associated with my presence or participation, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law. I realize that there is no guaranteed playing time on any given team, associated with regular season, play-offs, and/or tournament play. I certify that I do not have a felony conviction under Title 5 of the Texas Penal Code which would require me to register as a sex offender under Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. By signing this agreement, I release the Austin Metro Baseball League, its Board of Directors, Managers, Players and MSBL/MABL from any liabilities or costs. I fully agree that the terms and conditions of this agreement are binding. Players Signature Date Manager’s Signature Date Austin Metro Baseball League 1312 Quailfield Circle Austin,TX 78758-6504 (512 835 8989)
C: September Contract Report — original pdf
Parks and Recreation Department Contracts Under Development Concessions and Contracts Committee 11-Sep-20 Contract/Project Zilker Miniature Train Concession Phase N A NCP NA S / NS NA CCC NA PARB Oct-20 Council Dec-20 Operation Boating Concession on Lady Bird Lake (Texas Rowing Center) A Y S Jun-20 Jun-20 Aug-20 Concessionaire for Operation and Management of Hancock Golf Course P/D N S Oct-20 Oct-20 Jan-21 Notes On February 20, 2020, Austin City Council approved a resolution to explore options to procure a temporary vendor, through an expedited process, to oversee the repair and operations of the Zilker Park train ride. PARD has identified APF to establish a contract with a vendor to oversee the repair and operations of the Zilker Park train ride. A draft contract between PARD and APF for this purpose is being reviewed by the COA Law Department. Solicitation was released 3/23/2020 with an original close date of 4/23/2020. However, the COA Purchasing Office extended the proposal submittal deadline until 4/30/2020. CCC and PARB approvals completed in June. The negotiation and execution of the contract was approved by Council on 8/27/2020. Contract negotiations will begin. The Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Concessionaire for Operation and Management of Hancock Golf Course is on hold due to the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 impact on the City’s golf program. Estimated timeframe for the RFP release is October/November of 2020. 9/1/2020 Interlocal Agreement with Save Historic Muny District (SHMD) to Operate and Manage Food Concession at Lions Municipal Golf Course. P/D NA NS Aug-20 Aug-20 Sept-20 Development of a Land Management Plan for Austin Nature Preserves System P/D NA S Aug-20 Oct-20 Jan-21 Concessionaire for Operation and Management of a Boat Rental on Barton Creek P/D N S Dec-20 Dec-20 Jan-21 Mutual Interest Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Travis County to Share in the Management of Open Space Properties P/D NA NS Oct-20 Oct-20 Feb-21 P/D - Planning & Development A - Advertised E - Evaluation N - Negotiation NS - Non-Solicited S - Solicited 9/1/2020 Lions Municipal Golf Course is owned by The University of Texas and is leased to the City. The agreement with the previous food concessionaire at Lions terminated in May, and because the City's lease with UT expires in December, a new solicitation was not conducted. Currently, food services are being offered by a food truck. SHMD, a special district created by the Texas Legislature to preserve the …
B2: DePalma Innovative Procurement Presentation — original pdf
Photo by marsroverdriver Innovation in Procurement Strategies in Helping Innovative Solution Providers Find the Door to Austin Parks Presentation by Rich DePalma, Board Member City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board September 11, 2020 Question Is it difficult for new or innovative materials, services and solutions to become known by the City of Austin and for our purposes, the Parks and Recreation Department? Based on my board experience, the answer is yes. Based on my professional experience, the answer is yes. It is okay. It is normal for local governments but doesn’t mean we shouldn’t do better. Procuring innovative solutions is a way we increase efficiencies, improve sustainability, save money, and/or provide an even better experience for park users. This is one way the 11th largest U.S. city can lead. Examples of Possible Solutions What are we missing? • RFID / QR Code / Mobile Ap to engage the trail or park user. • Augmented Reality to show the hydrology, fauna or historical figures in original spaces. i.e. Tonkawa tribe, Andrew Zilker, Elizabeth Ney, a Pleurocoelus or Barton Springs • Innovative materials for quick set infrastructure repair. • Sensor based security systems that can interpret human activity at night including size of the individual. • Can we work with UT as a The Continuum of Innovation Procurement Opportunities Industry day Portal Rfi procurement Exchange Information with the Vendor Allow vendors a 24/7 way to introduce Periodically release an RFI looking for Procure the solution through a Community. What is PARD looking for? new concessions, solutions, materials new services, solutions, and materials competitive contract but include What does the vendor community have or just concepts. that can be useful to the department. interlocal clauses so that other park to offer? What is our process? Make it twice a year so the vendor can systems can use it. Maybe even think be ready. The RFI route provides more bigger? structure and assurance that the information will be reviewed. 4 Industry day Learn from Each Other – Get Everyone Ready What is Industry Day? Great explanation by acqnotes.com. Industry Day is an event held by a Department of Defense (DoD) Program Management Office (PMO) to present the plans for a current or future procurement to representatives from industry. It is usually held prior to a Request for Proposal (RFP) being released or any major changes in a program. It’s an opportunity for the …