Multifamily Compost Stakeholder Meeting Summary Meeting Dates: 10/6/2022 (9 attendees) 10/20/2022 (8 attendees) 11/2/2022 (7 attendees) 11/14/2022 (11 attendees) Stakeholders present: Austin Tenant’s Council, Austin Apartment Association, multifamily property managers, multifamily residents, environmental advocacy organizations, organics haulers. FINDINGS: Stakeholder Meetings and Survey Composting access needs to be convenient for multifamily residents to divert organic waste. Complete education is needed for residents to use composting services correctly to reduce contamination, and to encourage participation. Education should not only include information on how to use compost services, but also on the importance and impact of composting. Stakeholders are concerned about how costs may be passed on to residents. While the costs demonstrated in the pilot were not concerning, many fear actual costs may be inflated when passed on to residents if composting requirements are enacted. Contamination is a concern for property managers, residents, and processors. There is a lower threshold for acceptable contamination in composting than in recycling, with improper materials like glass having the potential to ruin large quantities of finished product. To discourage contamination, processors charge fees if contamination is detected. These potential fees could drive up the cost of composting service for multifamily properties in an unpredictable manner. Stakeholders expressed the need for flexibility with compliance in any requirements, such as waivers for challenging situations like space constraints. Multifamily residents responding to the survey: o were overall in favor of the addition of composting services, but also expressed concerns with cleanliness, odors, and pests. o expressed concerns with contamination and improper use of composting containers. Many mentioned this is a current concern with recycling services that are required by the URO, and that this issue could continue or be exacerbated with the addition of composting. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends amending the URO to include access to composting services at multifamily properties. Staff recommends continuing to engage with stakeholders identified in the resolution to develop these requirements and a timeline for implementation.
1. 2. 3. 4. REGULAR MEETING of the LIBRARYCOMMISSION November 28, 2022 – 6 p.m. Windsor Park Branch 5833 Westminster Dr. 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 Laura Polio, 512-974-9624, laura.polio@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Mark Smith, Chair; Lynda Infante Huerta, Vice Chair; Julia Aguilar; Patricia Dabbert; JC Dwyer; Melanie Haupt; 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 October 24, 2022 DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation by Wendy Woodland, Texas Library Association, regarding Library Legislative Issues. Presentation by The Austin History Center Association, regarding AHCA programs and services. Discussion of the November Director’s Report covering public programming highlights, facilities, and APL priorities WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the Community Engagement Working Group FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please or laura.polio@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Laura Polio at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov the Library Department, call Laura Polio 512-974-9624 at at
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 24 October, 2022 REGULAR MEETING 24 October, 2022 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, October 24, 2022 at the Central Library, 710 W Cesar Chavez St., in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Board Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Mark Smith, Vice-Chair Lynda Infante Huerta, Commission Members Pat Dabbert, Cristina Masters, Courtney Rosenthal, Steven Self and Tori Vogel Board Members Absent: Commission Members Julia Aguilar and JC Dwyer Public Communication: General Kerry McGuire, Development Manager for the Library Foundation spoke about the Mayor’s Book Club and other upcoming Library Foundation events. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of Minutes from the September 26, 2022 Regular Meeting The minutes of the regular meeting were approved with the following amendment on Commission Member Rosenthal’s motion and Commission Member Masters’ second on a 7-0 vote. Commission Members Aguilar and Dwyer absent. The amendment was to add “The working group has concluded,” to item 8. Update from the Freedom to Read working group. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding eBook Pricing Amy Mullins, Austin Public Library Electronic Resources Librarian, gave the briefing. 3. Staff briefing regarding Training Materials for Boards available from the Texas State Library Katherine Adelberg, Manager, Consulting & Continuing Education, Texas State Library & Archives Commission, gave the briefing. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 24 October, 2022 DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for October covering public programming highlights, facilities, and APL Priorities Director of Libraries, Roosevelt Weeks, gave the report. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and approval of the Library Commission Meeting Schedule for 2023. The 2023 Meeting Schedule was approved on Commission Member Vogel’s motion and Commission Member Masters’ second on a 7-0 vote. Commission Members Aguilar and Dwyer absent. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. Update from the Community Engagement Working Group The update was postponed to the November meeting due to Commission Member Dwyer’s absence. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Update from the Community Engagement Working Group Marketing Austin History Center Association report Library Legislative Issues Adjournment: Chair Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m. without objection.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD NOVEMBER 28, 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 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of October 24, 2022. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation and discussion regarding potential historic preservation along Waller Creek. Presenter(s): St. Edward’s University Students DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve 9,574 square feet of Permanent Drainage Use on parkland located at Pioneer Crossing Neighborhood Park. Construction will not exceed 720 calendar days. Total mitigation is $146,840. (SD23 Strategies: Govt that Works for All) Presenter(s): Matt Harold, Project Manager, Public Works Department. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve The Trail Conservancy’s Annual Programming Plan for the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail at Townlake Metropolitan Park. Page 1 of 2 2. 3. 4. (SD23 Strategies: Health & Environment, Culture & Lifelong Learning, Govt that Works for All; PARD Long Range Strategies: Operational Efficiency, Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All) Presenter(s): Christine Chute Canul, Program Manager II, Parks and Recreation Department and Heidi Anderson, CEO, The Trail Conservancy. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to Austin City Council on parks issues related to the Statesman PUD, including park upkeep and the formula for …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 24, 2022 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 24, 2022 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on OCTOBER 24, 2022, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Cottam Sajbel called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Laura Cottam Sajbel, Richard DePalma, Anna Di Carlo, Lisa Hugman, Dawn Lewis, Patrick Moore. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kayla Reese – Austin Parks Foundation Kevin Reinis – Austin Rowing Club Claire Krebbs – Festival Beach Community Garden Victoria S. – Festival Beach Community Garden Eric Paulus – Ecology Action APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. 3. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of September 26, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of September 26, 2022 were approved on Board Member Moore’s motion, Board Member Hugman’s second on a 6-0 vote. Vice Chair Faust and Board Members Barnard, Flowers, Rinaldi and Taylor absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on the Palm District Plan. Stevie Greathouse, Capital Programming Consultant, Housing and Planning Department provided a briefing. Board Members asked clarifying questions on the governance structure of the district, cap-and-stitch options, and the district’s vision statement. No action was taken on this item. Staff briefing on trash in creeks. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 24, 2022 Andrew Clamann, Environmental Scientist Sr., Watershed Protection Department provided a briefing. Board Members asked clarifying questions on the presence of toxic chemicals, creek selection process, future research studies, fiscal expenditures of cleanup efforts, and the source of shopping cart pollutants. No action was taken on this item. Staff briefing on procurement policies, procedures, and practices for the City of Austin. Cyrenthia Ellis, Procurement Manager, Financial Services Department provided a briefing. Board Members asked clarifying questions on how the solicitation activities of other cities inform Austin’s decisions, the contract monitoring process, and guidance given to vendors on how to abide by their contract. No action was taken on this item. Staff briefing on Parks and Recreation Department community engagement events, planning updates, development updates, maintenance updates, program updates, administrative updates, and Hatchery Park. Liana Kallivoka, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Department provided a briefing. Board Members asked clarifying questions on public engagement, encroachment issues, Hatchery Park development, and shared stormwater cisterns. No action was taken on this item. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Monday, November 28, 2022 5:45 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3253 or Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Garry Brown, Chair Isabel Casas, Vice Chair Sareta Davis Malenie Areche Isaiah Smith Kimberly Brienzi Jamarr Brown Kristian Caballero Idona Griffith Alicia Weigel Gabriella Zeidan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting of Oct 24, 2022 DISCUSSION ITEMS DISCUSSION AND ACTION TIEMS 2. Presentation how the commission can get involved regarding homelessness in the area 3. Discussion and possible take action on creating a statement regarding the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs 4. Discussion and possible take action to post statement on approved City social Media page 5. Chair to discuss, give an update, and possible take action to regarding the By-Laws 6. Discuss, give an update, and possible take action on how HRC will engage in Austin 7. Continue discussion with the Commission to consider, and take possible action how to conduct and hold hearings on complaints 8. Opportunity for the Commissioners and City staff to discuss and possible vote on items for the next agenda 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 email Damian Pantoja at damian.pantoja@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
EAST BRAKER LANE EXTENSION Austin Transportation Department - CIP ID # 7487.002 Presentation to Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, November 28, 2022 Introduction ■ The City is extending East Braker Ln from its current terminus at Dawes Place to Samsung Blvd as well as extending Taebaek Drive to connect with the Braker extension. This project is expected to reduce traffic on Parmer Ln and add significant connectivity from Pioneer Crossing East and West neighborhoods. The extension will connect to future Safe Routes to School improvements. ■ Austin Transportation Department (ATD) is requesting a permanent change of use of parkland for drainage purposes through the Chapter 26 process. Project Site Description and Proposed Improvements ■ Pioneer Crossing Neighborhood Park is currently undeveloped and drains towards the west and towards the new future Taebaek Dr. ■ The extension of Taebaek Dr. will include a culvert from the east side of the road to a stormwater facility constructed as part of the Braker Ln extension project. This culvert will be constructed within the Taebaek R.O.W, however, grading will be required along Taebaek in order to direct the water into a culvert traversing parkland. ■ Drainage grading along the Braker Ln. ROW will also be required to direct surface flows from the park. Parkland Mitigation Summary: ■ Permanent Use (Drainage): 9,574 sq. ft. = $146,840 ■ Total Mitigation Amount = $146,840 ■ Austin Transportation Department will pay the mitigation amount. ATD is in the process of acquiring approximately 32,977 sq. ft. of property adjacent to the subject park which will be transferred to PARD. When the land is transferred to PARD the mitigation will be returned to ATD. ■ Chapter 26 Processing Fee: $4,000 Request and Timeline: ■ Austin Transportation Department asks for a recommendation to City Council to approve 9,574 square feet for Permanent Drainage Use on parkland located at Pioneer Crossing Neighborhood Park. Construction will not exceed 720 Calendar Days. Total Mitigation is $146,840. ■ This project is nearing 100% design and in final phases of permitting. ■ Solicitation advertisement is scheduled for mid 2023. ■ Construction should start fall 2023 and be completed in 720 days. ■ Points of Contact: Fernando Cantero, Austin Transportation; Matt Harold, Public Works; Gregory Montes, Parks and Recreation.
M E M O R A N D U M O F U N D E R S T A N D I N G M.O.U. # 22-005 11/15/2022 Parkland Mitigation Amount = Chapter 26 Administrative Fee = Total = Richard Mendoza, P.E. Interim Director, Austin Transportation Department Kimberly McNeeley, M.Ed., CPRP Director, Parks and Recreation Department TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Braker Lane Extension DATE: Austin Transportation Department (ATD) is allowed the permanent use of undeveloped parkland at Pioneer Crossing Neighborhood Park located at 11544 Samsung Blvd. as indicated in the attached exhibits. The taking of parkland is needed for drainage easements for the roadway extension being constructed in accordance with the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan. The four-lane divided roadway will include bicycle and pedestrian facilities and will allow for additional neighborhood connectivity and improved access to Pioneer Crossing Neighborhood Park. The parkland is to be used for Permanent Use. The requested area is: Permanent Use Area: 9,574 sq. ft. = $146,840 ATD will pay the above-mentioned mitigation amount and are also in the process of acquiring approximately 32,977 sq. ft. of property adjacent to the northwest corner of Pioneer Crossing Neighborhood Park as shown on Attachment “B” which will be transferred to the Parks and Recreation Department and made part of the existing parkland. When this transaction is complete the above mitigation amount will be returned to ATD. The estimated construction duration is 720 calendar days starting in Fall 2023. Phone Number: 512-974-7240 Austin Transportation Point of Contact is: Fernando Cantero Public Works Department Point of Contact is: Matt Harold Phone Number: 512-974-2974 PARD Point of Contact is: Gregory Montes Phone Number: 512-974-9458 Parks & Recreation Board: Council Approval: $146,840 $4,000 $150,840 1 of 2 ____________________________________________________________ Kimberly McNeeley, M.Ed., CPRP Director, Parks and Recreation Department CONCURRENCE ____________________________________________________________ Richard Mendoza, P.E. Interim Director, Austin Transportation Department Date Date Attachments A: (Mitigation Calculation Worksheet) Attachments B: (Permanent Use and Property Acquisition Areas) Attachments C: (Location Map) 2 of 2
ATTACHMENT "A" - M.O.U. MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET - SUMMARY Project: Braker Lane Extension - Pioneer Park Permanent Use - Residentail MOU # 22-005 Calculated Fee $146,840 TOTAL = $146,840 ATTACHMENT "A" - M.O.U. MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET Permanent Use TCAD Land Value of Adjacent Properties ($): $70,000 Project: Braker Lane Extension - Pioneer Park 0 MOU # 22-005 0 Avg. Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,564 Based on City-wide average for single family lots Value per Square Foot. ($): $15 TCAD Land Value divided by Avg. Lot Size Requested Area (sq. ft.): 9,574 Submitted by Requesting Department/Entity Preliminary Mitigation Value ($): $146,840 Requested Area multiplied by the Value per Square Foot Disturbance Value (%): 100.00% Based on limitations on future development for that portion of parkland (see table below) Final Mitigation Value ($): $146,840 Preliminary Mitigation Value multiplied by the Disturbance Value DISTURBANCE VALUES 35% 50% 75% Area can still be developed with minimal or no limitations (underground work/materials with no/few above ground appurtenances/fixtures) Area can still be developed with moderate limitations (underground work/materials with some small/medium appurtenances/fixtures) Development severely limited (underground work/materials with large or several small/medium appurtenances/fixtures) No future park development possible in the area - dedicated to installation 100% (underground and/or surface appurtenances/fixtures) Prop ID Avg Sq Ft Land Value 4,426.00 4,789.00 4,559.00 4,482.00 4,564.00 $70,000.00 $70,000.00 $70,000.00 $70,000.00 $70,000.00 Totals 780871 780872 780873 780874 11540 Church Canyon Dr 11536 Church Canyon Dr 11532 Church Canyon Dr 11528 Church Canyon Dr
The Trail Conservancy | 2022 Annual Programming Plan Parks and Recreation Board Christine Chute Canul, PARD Partnership Manager Heidi Anderson, The Trail Conservancy November 28, 2022 Council Resolution - 20200312-041 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The City Council expresses support for the concept of parkland agreements between nonprofit organizations and PARD if the agreements further the mission And vision of the department with regard to non- enterprise fund public parks and trails in an effective, efficient, and inclusive manner. BE IT RESOLVED: The City Council directs the City Manager to work with parks nonprofit partners that have established relationships with PARD, including but not limited to The Trail Foundation and the Pease Park Conservancy, to create opportunities for partnership agreements that benefit the community, and to outline roles and responsibilities between those groups and PARD. 2 October 21, 2021|Council Action City Council authorized the negotiation and execution of a park operations and maintenance agreement with The Trail Conservancy for the operation, maintenance, and programming for certain portions of the Town Lake Metropolitan Park. Council provided direction to return the Annual Programming Plan to City Council for review and direction the first two years of the agreement. Park Operations and Maintenance Agreement with The Trail Conservancy Executed June 10, 2022 4 POMA Terms Programming and Events Highlights TTC will never close The Butler Trail Community Events Community Programming Free and open to the public Environmental Stewardship Partners & Neighborhood/Community events Initial two years of POMA Annual Programming Plans to Council 2023 Annual Programming Plan | Highlights • Music on the Trail (ongoing) • Goal to expand partnership with additional community groups to support their missions and give Trail users exposure to a diverse pool of local nonprofits Voter registration will be incorporated when appropriate • Flow & Thrive (ongoing) • Monthly wellness series for all ages and abilities to be expanded to include a broader array of fitness experiences Scavenger Hunt (ongoing) • A new scavenger hunt will be rolled out to include a focus on Trail history and culture. • Kids Adopt-a-Garden (summer 2023) • With Mendez and Camacho Community Centers to be continued • Austin Central Library Partnership (ongoing) • New community programming in partnership with Austin Central Library, Twin Oaks Branch, Terrazas Branch, and Cepeda Branch Earth Day Clean-Up & Festival (April 2023) • …
The Ann and Roy Butler Trail at Town Lake Metropolitan Park ANNUAL PROGRAMMING PLAN 2023 Prepared for: AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION History and Location Strategic Plan Alignment 2.0 GUIDING PRINCIPLES Mission Vision Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 3.0 PROGRAMMING Event and Programming Spaces Proposed Uses and Programming 2023 Community Event Series 2023 Partnership Programming Butler Trail Arts + Culture Vision Plan Public Information Activities & Trail Signage Revenue Generating Events 4.0 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Community Engagement with PARD Capital Project Community Engagement Other 2022/2023 Community Engagement 5.0 PROGRAMMING RECAP & PLAN REPORT 2 4 6 17 20 1 | P a g e TTC Annual Programming Plan 2023 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 History and Location In the heart of Austin is the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake, a lush, urban path that meanders along the water’s edge and passes by skyscrapers, neighborhoods, ball fields, and cultural attractions. With more than 4.9 million visits a year, the 10+ mile hike-and- bike trail is Austin’s most recognized and popular recreational area. But the Trail is more than a great pathway—it is where Austin thrives. For many citizens and visitors, it represents the best Austin offers outdoor recreation, a scenic, natural environment, and a diverse, vibrant mix of people. The Butler Trail was established in the 1970s. Since then, the City of Austin’s Parks and Recreation Department (CoA PARD) has exercised responsibility for operating and maintaining the Trail. In 2003, The Trail Conservancy (TTC) (formerly The Trail Foundation), a 501(c)(3), was formed to enhance the Trail. Since then, TTC has invested more than $19 million in various improvements, programs, and community engagement opportunities to this public asset, most notably the Boardwalk on the south side of the lake. 1.2 Strategic Plan Alignment TTC Strategic Plan In 2019, TTC entered discussions with the City’s PARD and Watershed Protection Department (WPD) regarding expanding its role beyond project development to encompass some maintenance, operations, and activation aspects. Toward that end, in 2018, TTC engaged the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and ETM Associates to consider its vast potential for the future. In early 2020, TTC committed to developing a multi-year Strategic Plan. The plan incorporates input from various consultants, TTC’s board and staff, and representatives of the City of Austin. One of the main priorities of the Strategic Plan was to engage the community more fully. The Trail will always be …
Business Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Monday, November 28, 2022 The Business Committee Meeting to be held 11/28/2022 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via Microsoft Teams and in-person. All speakers must register in advance (11/27/2022 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the November 28, 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, 28 de Noviembre, 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 (11/27/2022 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 …
Land Management Planning for PARD Natural Areas Progress Update and Anticipated Timeline Briefing to Austin Parks Board November 28, 2022 Presenter: Matt McCaw Environmental Conservation Program Manager Land Management Program Background • A natural area is one with natural character, typically dominated by native plants and animals. • The majority of PARD’s ~ 17,000 acres are designated as natural areas. • These natural areas provide critical services such as mental health benefits, social well- being, climate regulation, clean air and water. • Most have not been managed to maintain ecosystem health. • They are degraded and therefore threatened by heat, drought, disease, and wildfire. • The need for comprehensive restoration of PARD natural areas has long been recognized by staff, partners, and the community. 26% Built/ mowed 74% Natural Areas Acres 0.2% Natural Areas 99.8% Built/mowed, programs, admin Budget Background safety standpoint. • The 2019 Wildfire Preparedness Audit highlighted this need from a public • Recommended that PARD create and implement land management plans with a priority on “high-risk properties.” • PARD has establish a land management program to do this. • This land management plan will help PARD achieve conservation goals in existing parks master/vision plans. • This land management plan will also help to address the following goals in the Climate Equity Plan: • Manage all natural areas under land management plans to improve resilience and reduce carbon emissions. • Achieve (and maintain) at least 50% citywide tree canopy cover by 2050. Timeline • RFP Published • RFP Close Date • Re-Bid RFP Published • RFP Close Date • Recommended Awardee Posted on Austin Finance Online • Project kickoff • Final draft anticipated • Board and Council approval 02/01/2021 03/04/2021 07/26/2021 08/24/2021 10/05/2021 January 2022 February 2023 Feb-Mar 2023 • Public outreach to 30+ stakeholder groups Summer-fall-winter 2022 Public Engagement • Before plan development: Plan • Parks master/vision plans, PARD Long Range Plan, Climate Equity • Wildfire Preparedness Audit, existing CAPP projects • Two presentations to PARB, City Council approval • During plan development • Targeted and general outreach to 30+ stakeholder groups • Austin Parks Foundation, PARKner groups, Adopt-a-park groups, Friends groups, conservancies, volunteer groups, neighborhood associations, Master Naturalist chapters • Involvement and briefings with key City staff: BCP, AFD, others • During implementation • Engagement with key stakeholder groups during prioritization, project planning, volunteer involvement, scheduling. Background Site analysis - 100% complete • Soils, hydrology, existing …
3753 S Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin, Texas 78746 3918 S Mopac Expy Svrd SB, Austin, Texas 78746 4800 S Mopac Expy., Austin, Texas 78735 3918 S Mopac Expy Svrd., Austin, Texas 78746 area included (acres) total BCP 2,088.8 838.8 * 1,120.3 * Decker Tallgrass Prairie Preserve Louis Rene Barrera Indiangrass Wildlife Sanctuary Walter E. Long Metro Park 8001 Decker Ln., Austin, Texas 78724 9138 Blue Bluff Rd., Austin, Texas 78724 6620 Blue Bluff Rd., Austin, Texas 78724 APPENDIX 1 - PARD Tracts and Management Complexes Table Solicitation: RFP 8600 AVB3000 REBID1 Management complex / tract name Barton Creek complex Barton Creek Greenbelt Barton Creek Wilderness Park Gaines Greenbelt Gaines Park at Barton Creek Greenbelt Decker complex East Boggy + Red Bluff complex East Boggy Creek Greenbelt Red Bluff Nature Preserve Guerrero + Co River Preserve complex Colorado River Park WIldlife Sanctuary Roy Guerrero Metro Park Onion Creek - Old San Antonio complex Old San Antonio District Park Old San Antonio Greenbelt Wunneburger Neighborhood Park Onion Creek Metro complex Jimmy Clay Golf Course Marble Creek Greenbelt Marble Creek Neighborhood Park Onion Creek Greenbelt Onion Creek Metro Park Onion Creek Soccer Complex Salt Springs Neighborhood Park Slaughter Creek Metro complex 5609 Stuart Cir., Austin, Texas 78721 5607 Harold Ct., Austin, Texas 78721 5827 Levander Loop, Austin, Texas 78702 400 Grove Blvd., Austin, Texas 78741 12110 Old San Antonio Rd., Austin, Texas 78652 11705 Old San Antonio Rd., Austin, Texas 78748 11901 Old San Antonio Rd., Austin, Texas 78652 5400 Jimmy Clay Dr, Austin, TX 78744 6605 E William Cannon Dr., Austin, Texas 78744 6704 Zequiel Dr., Austin, Texas 78744 7004 Onion Creek Dr., Austin, Texas 78744 8652 Nuckols Crossing Rd., Austin, Texas 78744 5600 E William Cannon Dr., Austin, Texas 78744 6401 E William Cannon Dr., Austin, Texas 78744 838.8 1,120.3 121.0 8.7 348.0 290.6 1,502.2 75.0 49.1 42.5 267.3 58.1 28.4 23.5 50.1 75.8 8.7 174.2 459.3 65.5 9.5 532.0 2,140.9 124.1 309.8 110.0 843.1 598.6 Circle C Ranch on Slaughter Creek 6301 W Slaughter Ln., Austin, Texas 78739 * Hielscher Tract Greenbelt Trevino + Walnut complex 6801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, Texas 78739 400.9 Colorado/Walnut Greenbelt John Trevino Jr. Metro Park at Morrison Ranch 8001 Delwau Ln., Austin, Texas 78725 9501 FM 969 Rd., Austin, Texas 78725 Isolated tracts Barrow Nature Preserve Bauerle Ranch at Slaughter Creek Greenbelt Blunn Creek Nature Preserve Big Walnut Creek Nature Preserve Bull Creek …
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 …
Director’s Report November 2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS HIghlights __________________________________________________________________ 3 Facilities Services ____________________________________________________________ 4 FY2018 Bond Program Summary ___________________________________________________________ 4 Library Priorities ____________________________________________________________ 11 Literacy Advancement ___________________________________________________________________ 11 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion _______________________________________________________________ 11 Civic and Community Engagement _________________________________________________________ 11 Staff Development ______________________________________________________________________ 12 Workforce and Economic Development ______________________________________________________ 12 APL By the Numbers ________________________________________________________ 13 Collections Circulation October ____________________________________________________________ 13 HIGHLIGHTS Passport Services Passport Services are expanding! In addition to Passport Services already offered at Central Library, in early 2023 we will begin offering Passport Services at Spicewood Springs, Recycled Reads and Ruiz. School Partnerships School Partnerships Librarian Jenny Stirrat will be joining the Customer Access Team on November 21. Jenny will facilitate the library’s partnerships with local schools, especially those with student card programs. Welcome to Jenny! New Assistant Director, Support Services Please join me in congratulating Dinene Brown on her selection to the Assistant Director for Library Support Services job. Dinene has worked for the City of Austin for nearly 15 years. She began her career with the City as a Human Resources Consultant in the Employee Relations Division of the Corporate Human Resources Department. Dinene served as the Acting Employee Relations Manager, while the regular Employee Relations Manager was reassigned to a special project, known today as the Municipal Civil Service (MCS) Rules. Dinene held this Acting position until she was promoted to the Human Resources Manager job here at the Austin Public Library (APL), in August 2013. I appointed Dinene to the Interim Assistant Director for Library Support Services role in June 2022. Dinene holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Human Resource Management (from Tarleton State University), and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Marketing (from Texas State University). Additionally, in 2021, Dinene graduated from the City of Austin’s Executive Academy. Dinene holds a “Senior Certified Professional (SCP)” credential with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and a “Professional in Human Resources (PHR)” designation through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). As the Assistant Director for Library Support Services, Dinene will oversee the APL’s Human Resources Division (ACHR), Financial Services, the Security & Custodial Division (ASCS), and the Passport Services/Grants Office. Dinene will officially begin her new job on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Strategic Plan and Facility Master Plan The Strategic Planning process is nearing its final stages. There are community engagement pop-up events happening now to gather more …
H 2 0 CarTOon By: Brett, Jisel, Jose and Tatiana PurPOse ● As austin continues to grow we want to be able to keep the history alive so we decided to make a cartoon aiming for kids. The reason behind this is that we want kids to be able to grow up and learn about the history of waterloo. This cartoon would be located at the Moody Amphitheater showing every Friday a way where kids can have fun, but also learn. This cartoon will be interactive cartoon asking question to get kids interested and involved. The cartoon will show the evaluation of waterloo from back then to now. MOre DEtaILs - Our cartoon will be 20 mins long - We Will have important information while trying to keep it minimalist due to the fact this cartoon is aimed for kids we want to keep them engaged. - Our information will be simple but informative - We will mention key fact - For example: what is waterloo? Give definition where its located, what it looked like before to what it is now, mention key fact like floods, importance of the creek - Our Cartoon will be shown at the moody waterloo park on a projector WhaT wILl Be sHowN/saID FirSt 5 miNs: ● ● show a animated picture of waterloo and ask “do you know what waterloo is” then will give a overview of what was waterloo located by 15th street and runs through lady bird lake ● will show a map ● ● waterloo went through major problems a place where people can come together before it was all of this 10 mins Next 5 mins: ● Houses along waller ● ● creek show a picture In Oct 1870 after 36 hours of rain the colorado river flooded again which was located along lower waller creek washed away house” “which was not good at all” Final 10 mins - “Waller creek has gone through major problems throughout the years, waller creek wasn't just a creek. There were homes along it but not only that it was a place for other people to wash their clothes, now we have washer and dryers to wash our clothes but back then a kid named Paul Sessums said they used the creek to wash their clothes” ConT. - Final 5 mins: “There is just so much history that we just don't know!” “it was …
Waterloo Mural WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? ● To educate the People that use this park where history has been forgotten or never told. ● Showcase the history of the creek we should make a mural. Stakeholders ● The Park and Recreation department ● City council ● All the chosen Artist “All art should inspire and evoke emotion. Art should be something you can actually feel.” —Chris DeRubeis Location The pathways around 11 street and Symfonie Square. PC:Laura Cottam Sajbel WATERLOO MURAL \ MEANING OF THE MURAL ● Jazz for the music scene ● Sweet home baptist church/first Baptist church ● School of the Blind and Deaf in there but I didn’t have time to draw with same with some black owned businesses ● Albert Philips- became an expert in everything that goes into becoming a cowboy ● James Coifed’s Barber Shop ● Emzy Harrell—-The only colored police man in Austin HISTORY SIGN WG Waterloo Mural IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO WERE FORCED TO MOVE AND THE FORGOTTEN THIS MURAL SHOWCASES IMPORTANT PEOPLE IN WATERLOO AND THE LIFESTYLE OF THE RESIDENTS THAT CALLED THIS PLACE HOME ABOUT THE CELEBRATION we are doing this celebration to remember the history of waller creek and even though we cant do anything about the natural disaster or the losses people had in the flood we would like to make a mural in representation of everyone who was there before us. The celebration consists of presenting our mural to the city of Austin, making people know about the story of waller creek and we are trying to make certain leaders be remembered in our mural. REVEAL PARTY FLYER THANK YOU for listening! any questions or comments?
