Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works for All COA Strategic Direction: December 1, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department Kevin Critendon December 9, 2021 Client: Agenda Item Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2021A, in the amount of $6,465,000. There is no anticipated fiscal impact. Amount and Source of Funding December 1, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A N/A N/A Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 (“District”), a political subdivision of the State of Texas, was created under the laws of the State of Texas by House Bill No. 1758, Acts of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session (2011), Chapter 987, codified as Chapter 8377, Subtitle F, Title 6, Texas Special District Local Laws Code (“Enabling Legislation”), and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective May 25, 2011, and created the District, subject to the consent of the City of Austin (“City”). The City consented to the creation of the District by Council action taken March 22, 2012 (“Consent Ordinance”) and under the terms of the April 13, 2012 Consent Agreement between the City, the District, and Carma Easton LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Developer”). The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement dated as of June 4, 2012 (“SPA”), as authorized by Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code. The SPA sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s annexation of the land within the District and frames the terms by which the District will continue to exist as a limited district, Pilot Knob Limited District No. 3 following the City’s full-purpose annexation of the land within the District as provided in Consent Agreement and the SPA. The City is the retail provider of water and wastewater service The District, which currently contains 677.567 acres of land, is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is approximately eight miles southeast of the downtown portion of the City, adjacent to the east side of McKinney Falls Parkway and approximately one mile west of U.S. Highway 183. An extension of William Cannon Drive, the initial phases of which are under …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation December 1, 2021 Government That Works for All COA Strategic Direction: Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water December 9, 2021 Client: Kevin Critendon Agenda Item Recommend approval of Service Extension Request No. 5216 for water service to an 8.1-acre tract located at 4315 City Park Road within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s Limited Purpose Jurisdiction and Austin Water’s Impact Fee area. (District 10) There is no anticipated fiscal impact. Amount and Source of Funding N/A N/A Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: November 3, 2021 – Recommended by the Environmental Commission on an 8-0 vote. December 1, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. N/A The 4315 City Park project consists of approximately 8.1 acres of land (the “Property”). The Property is located entirely within the City of Austin’s (the “City”) Limited Purpose Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, the Drinking Water Protection Zone, and the Coldwater Creek Watershed. A map of the property location is attached. Applicant: A New Hope Investments, LLC (the “Applicant”) is proposing to develop 1 single-family home. The Applicant requested that the City provide water utility service to the Property and Austin Water has determined the service requirements as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 5216. The Property proposes to utilize an on-site sewage facility for wastewater service. City Code § 25-9-35 requires City Council approval for this SER because the Property is located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside the City’s full-purpose corporate limits. The City will not cost participate on this project. Infrastructure Improvements: To serve the Property, the Applicant will be required to construct approximately 225 feet of 8-inch water main from the existing water main located north of the subject tract in City Park Road south along City Park Road to the subject tract. The proposed water improvements are sized to serve the needs of the Property and will conform to all City Code requirements. These improvements will be designed in accordance with City’s Environmental Criteria Manual and Utilities Criteria Manual and will be inspected by the City’s Development Services Department. The Applicant will construct all required improvements at their cost and dedicate the facilities to the City for ownership, operation and maintenance. All City fees are applicable to the provision of water service including capital recovery fees. City Staff …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE December 1st, 2021 at 3:00 PM Austin Energy HQ - Mueller 4815 Mueller Blvd, Rm 1111 Austin, TX 78723 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Hispanic Quality of Life Advisory Commission: Amanda Afifi Alternate: Sharon Vigil Alternate: Johanna Hosking Pulido Early Childhood Council: Raul Alvarez Commission for Women: Flannery Bope Alternate: Rebecca Austen Comission for Seniors: Emily Nicola Alternate: Sally VanSickle Human Rights Commission: Jamarr Brown Alternate: Idona Griffith Asian American Quality of Life Commission: Vincent Cobalis Alternate: Hanna Huang Commission on Immigrant Affairs: Karen Crawford (Vice Chair) Alternate: Krystal Gomez Alternate: Charles Curry LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission: (Chair) Mayor’s Committee for People with Disability: Robin Orlowski African American Resource Advisory Commission: Gregory Smith Alternate: Joey Gidseg Alternate: Serita Fontanesi AGENDA 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 not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes from October 27th 2021 2. PRESENTATIONS 3. OLD BUSINESS a. FY22-23 Budget Process i. Report from individual Commission representatives on progress made in determining status of FY21-22 recommendations in the FY21-22 Adopted Budget ii. Discussion about upcoming budget meeting 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Information on how to host townhall meetings b. Reporting back on Commissions’ thoughts on key areas i. Language access ii. Digital access iii. Community engagement iv. Health care, including pandemic response and mental health v. Affordability including homelessness vi. Resiliency vii. Public Safety viii. Immigrant Legal Services c. Items for Chief Chacon to address in January 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 call Enakshi Ganguly at the Equity Office, at (512) 987 – 1569 or enakshi.ganguly@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Joint Inclusion Committee, please contact Enakshi Ganguly at (512) 987 – 1569 or enakshi.ganguly@austintexas.gov.
CITY OF AUSTIN COMMISSION FOR WOMEN REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, December 1, 12:00 p.m. Austin Energy Assembly Rm 1111 4815 Mueller Blvd. Austin, TX 78723 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on a. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the following working groups: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 3, 2021. 2. OLD BUSINESS i. Homelessness ii. Safety iii. Health iv. Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee. c. Discussion and possible action regarding 2021 and 2022 Commission Working Groups. d. Discussion and possible action regarding the City of Austin FY2022 budget. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Presentation by a member of the City of Austin Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Quality of Life Advisory Commission, followed by discussion and possible action regarding the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study. b. Discussion and possible action regarding selection of an alternate to represent the Commission for Women on the Joint Inclusion Committee. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights, at 512-974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission for Women, please contact Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights, at 512-974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov.
1. 2. Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission December 1, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Environmental Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi (D-1) Rachel Scott (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Vacant (D-4) Vacant (D-6) Audrey Barrett Bixler (D-5) Linda Guerrero (D-9) Chair _________________________________________________________________________________ Jennifer Bristol (D-7) Secretary Perry Bedford (Mayor) Richard Brimer (D-10) Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Vice-Chair Agenda CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the November 17, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) STAFF UPDATES a. Update on amendments to City Code section 2.1 regarding rules for conducting remote/hybrid Board and Commission meetings—Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department (5 minutes) 1 3. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Presentation on changes to improve issues with erosion-sedimentation controls in the Zilker/Barton Hills neighborhood—David Chapman, Environmental Compliance Supervisor, Development Services Department (30 minutes) b. Briefing on the Sound Ordinance—David Chapman, Environmental Compliance Supervisor, and Brian Block, Program Manager, Development Services Department (30 minutes) c. Make a recommendation regarding the creation, continuation, or termination and status of Lady Bird Lake concessions contained in the 2021 Annual Report of City of Austin/Parks and Recreation Department Managed Concessions on Town Lake— Margaret Stenz, Contract Management Specialist, Parks and Recreation Department (30 minutes) 4. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Forestry Committee –Pam Thompson, Richard Brimer, and Linda Guerrero b. Report on the Joint Sustainability Committee – Audrey Barrett Bixler c. Report on the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee – Kevin Ramberg d. Report on the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Board –Linda Guerrero, Pam Thompson, and Rachel Scott e. Report on the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board – Linda Guerrero f. Other Updates: Update on Building Austin Tougher Strategic Initiative – Rachel Scott 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 …
Environmental Inspections 12/01/2021 David Chapman Environmental Division Manager 1 Objective FY2020: Top 10 Accomplishments • Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) • Types of ESC’s • Inspection & Enforcement • Resources & Reference 2 Erosion & Sediment Controls FY2020: Top 10 Accomplishments What are Erosion and Sediment Controls? • Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) is the practice of preventing or reducing the movement of sediment from a site during construction through the implementation of man-made structures, land management techniques, or natural processes. • ESC’s are installed at the perimeter of the construction site. 3 FY2020: Top 10 Accomplishments Rainfall Design MuniCode 2.3.0 Drainage Criteria Manual 4 Types of ESC’s FY2020: Top 10 Accomplishments Common types of ESC’s used within the City of Austin include (refer to MuniCode for design standards and allowances): 1. Mulch Socks 2. Silt Fence 3. Triangular Sediment Filter Dike 5 FY2020: Top 10 Accomplishments Mulch Socks 6 FY2020: Top 10 Accomplishments Silt Fence 7 FY2020: Top 10 Accomplishments Triangular Sediment Dike 8 FY2020: Top 10 Accomplishments Innovative Designs 9 FY2020: Top 10 Accomplishments Tree Protection 10 Inspection & Enforcement FY2020: Top 10 Accomplishments • • • • • • • Routine Inspections • • Residential = 1201 Commercial = 1285 Called Inspections • Enforcement of Non-Compliance • 311 Complaints • Emails Phone calls Weather Event Inspections • Hot Spots Average 5 more inspections per month from last year Average 550 Residential Tree Inspections Monthly • Average 801 Residential EV Inspections Monthly • Average 492 more inspections per month from last year 496 Total Complaints (117 Complaints lower then last year) 11 FY2020: Top 10 Accomplishments Enforcement of Non-Compliance 1. MuniCode Section 25-1-441, city inspector is responsible for environmental regulations and can take enforcement action for non-compliance with erosion and sedimentation requirement on a project site. 2. Enforcement Process: 1. Verbal – projects with required development permit/site plan where routine inspections reveal inadequacies in the controls, a verbal warning to the responsible personnel at the site is issued. – 1238 FY21 , 874 FY20 2. Written – 24 hours from the verbal warning, the deficiencies are not corrected, the inspector may deliver a written notice of non-compliance. – 134 FY21, 182 FY 20 Stop Work Order –24 hours, the deficiencies are not corrected, the inspector can issue a Stop Work Order to stop work on the project until the deficiencies are corrected. – 15 FY21, 33FY20 3. …
Amplified Sound Process 12/01/2021 Brian Block Entertainment Services Manager David Chapman Environmental Division Manger 1 Welcome FY2020: Top 10 Accomplishments • Chapter 9-2 Noise & Amplified Sound • General Restrictions • Outdoor Amplified Sound Permit Types • Review Process • Enforcement Process • Resources & Reference 2 FY2020: Top 10 Accomplishments Chapter 9-2 Noise & Amplified Sound General Restrictions • Noise may not be audible to an adjacent business or residence between 10:30pm-7:00am • At a business, sound equipment is limited to 85dB between 10:00am-2:00am, and may not be audible at the property line of the business between 2:00am-10:00am • In a residential area, sound equipment is limited to 75 dB from 10:00am-10:00pm and may not be audible beyond the property line from 10:00pm-10:00am • Businesses and Events can get a permit for the use of sound equipment that exempts them from the general restrictions 3 FY2020: Top 10 Accomplishments Outdoor Amplified Sound Permit Types • Outdoor Music Venue Permit (OMV) • Outdoor Amplified Sound at commercial establishments on a regular or recurring basis • Annual operating permit issued for outdoor amplified sound • Temporary Use of Sound Equipment • Outdoor Amplified Sound at commercial establishments on an event-by-event basis • Temporary permit for events and activities with outdoor amplified sound at permanent establishments that don’t require a Special Event Permit • Outdoor Amplified Sound at Special Events • Outdoor amplified sound at events is typically approved through the special event permit required for all special events • City Code Chapter 4-20 (Special Events) 4 Review Process FY2020: Top 10 Accomplishments (Entertainment Services Group) The purpose of the Outdoor Music Venue (OMV) permit is to assess and limit impacts to the surrounding community and to support both outdoor amplified sound at establishments and residential quality of life Every OMV permit includes a sound impact plan that specifies the allowances and restrictions for decibel limits and operating hours, as well as other details that the establishment must comply with City code sets maximum sound level and hours for different locations and contexts, and the criteria for the review. Staff conducts the review and customizes allowances and restrictions in a customized and context sensitive way based on the review criteria 5 Review Process FY2020: Top 10 Accomplishments (Entertainment Services Group) 1. Review for potential impacts to surrounding community may include a) On-site inspections, sound measurements, discussions with nearby residents and business owners; …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Wednesday, December 1, 2021 – 11:00 A.M. Street-Jones Building, Room 400A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beth Valenzuela, Chair Ben Heimsath Terri Myers AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 3, 2021 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. B. C. D. E. F. Discussion of updates to boards and commissions Debrief from November 18 working group meeting: Tangible heritage Feedback on draft recommendations Feedback on draft brief for December 9 working group meeting Updates on focus groups Preparation for upcoming working group meetings F.1. December 9, 2021—Intangible heritage F.2. January 13, 2022—Incentives F.3. February 10, 2022—Protection and enforcement 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 call 1 1. 2. the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-1686 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron, Senior Planner, at 512-974-1446. 2
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20211201 003a Date: December 1, 2021 Subject: Development Services Department’s changes and improvements to erosion and sedimentation controls Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission appreciates the Development Services Department’s (DSD) changes and improvements to erosion and sedimentation controls citywide and in the Zilker Barton Hills Neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission appreciates the inspection report and presentation. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends: Seconded by: Linda Guerrero 1) DSD continue to improve erosion and sedimentation control types and implementation, tree inspection training, and arborist collaboration and certifications; 2) DSD continue to brief the Environmental Commission (at a minimum annually) on inspections and improvements related to erosion and sedimentation and tree protection citywide; and 3) DSD continue public outreach to communicate the best process to report concerns. VOTE 8-1 Approved By: For: Bedford, Qureshi, Scott, Barrett Bixler, Bristol, Ramberg, Guerrero, and Brimer Against: Thompson Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20211201 003c Date: December 1, 2021 Subject: 2021 Annual Report of City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department Managed Concessions on Lady Bird (Town) Lake Motion by: Jennifer Bristol RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission has received a staff briefing of the 2021 Annual Report of City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) Managed Concessions on Lady Bird (Town) Lake. Seconded by: Perry Bedford THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends continuation of the concession contracts on Lady Bird Lake Park with the following Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. Consistent with the Environmental Commission’s previous recommendations: in the 2022 Annual Report, PARD staff will verify that three years of records for marine waste disposal have been maintained for any entity that pumps waste on Lady Bird Lake, and that these monthly records are included in the public record going forward. 2. PARD staff should review the number of public and private boats that are typically on Lady Bird Lake, and if there is a capacity issue, that should be considered, including consultation with the City of Austin rescue teams and the Watershed Protection Department. 3. PARD should continue working on consistent terms and conditions in the various contracts to the extent practicable. 4. Include the waste pump-out data in the 2022 Annual Report. 5. Consider the physical, social, and environmental capacity of Lady Bird Lake Park when anticipating 6. Provide an update on any new concessions, including the Seaholm Power Plant and the Zilker upcoming solicitations. Metropolitan Park Vision Plan. VOTE 9-0 For: Bedford, Qureshi, Scott, Thompson, Barrett Bixler, Bristol, Ramberg, Guerrero, and Brimer Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD November 30, 2021 – 6:00pm City Hall Boards and Commissions Room, Room 1101 301 W. Second 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. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS: Patrick Moore (D-3) Dawn Lewis (D-10), Chair Richard DePalma (Mayor), Vice Chair Vacant (D-4) Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Anna L. Di Carlo (D-2) Sarah Faust (D-5) Lisa Hugman (D-6) AGENDA Nancy Barnard (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9) 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 not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of October 26, 2021. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS CONSENT 1. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of an agreement with the successful proposer, Ecosystem Design Group, LLC, for land management planning for Department natural areas. (PARD Long Range Plan Strategies – Relief from Urban Life; SD23 Outcomes – Health and Environment, Safety, Government that Works for All) Presenter(s): Matt McCaw, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, and Denisha Cox, Contract Management Specialist IV, Parks and Recreation Department 2. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement with the Austin Independent School District for the use of athletic fields at Delores Duffie and Parque Zaragoza recreation centers. (PARD Long Range Plan Strategies – Relief from Urban Life, Park Access for All; SD23 Outcomes – Health and Environment, Government that Works for All) Presenter(s): David Crabb, Division Manager Community Recreation, Parks and Recreation Department Page 1 of 3 3. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement with the Austin Independent School District for the Literacy First Program. (SD23 Outcomes – Government that Works for All) Presenter(s): David Crabb, Division Manager Community Recreation, Parks and Recreation Department 4. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council that all eligible hotel occupancy taxes be utilized as described in this recommendation and the Tourism Commission Parks and …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD October 26, 2021 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:05pm. Board Members in Attendance: Dawn Lewis, Nancy Barnard, Laura Cottam Sajbel, Sarah Faust, Lisa Hugman and Nina Rinaldi. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Richard DePalma, Anna Di Carlo and Kimberly Taylor. Board Member Di Carlo joined the meeting at approximately 7:58pm. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Liana Kallivoka, Lucas Massie, Suzanne Piper, Lana Denkeler, Bianca Galvan, Charles Mabry, Jason Walker, Tonja Walls, Diana Wang, and Sammi Curless. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL August Harris – Preservation Texas 2021 award for the Shipe Cabin Sharon Blythe – Austin Memorial Park Kevin Reinis – Austin Rowing Club Frederick DeWorken –Foundation Communities development and need for green space Scott Cobb – memorializing Joan Cabella A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Member Cottam Sajbel made a motion to correct the minutes to reflect clarification of the final motion related to item B3. The clarification is to strike the following language: “Board Member Cottam Sajbel made a motion to recommend to the Planning Commission that the Statesman PUD…;” Board Member Faust seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0 vote with Board Member Di Carlo absent and two vacancies. The corrected minutes from the regular meeting of September 28, 2021 were approved on Board Member Taylor motion, Board Member Cottam Sajbel second on a vote of 8-0 with Board Member Di Carlo absent and two vacancies. Page 1 of 3 Due to the number of interested speakers, Chair Lewis moved Items B3 and B5 to be heard following approval of the minutes. Items B1 and B2 were taken up after Item B5 and were followed by Items B4 and B6. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS CONSENT 1. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council regarding an ordinance waiving up to $9,315 in Parks and Recreation Department Asian American Resource Center rental fees for Austin Community College; and authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Austin Community College to provide classrooms at the Asian American Resource Center for English as a Second Language classes and potentially other adult education programs free of charge. Chair Lewis made a motion to recommend to the City Council approval of …
Climate Vulnerability Analysis and Management Strategies RFP Response, Evaluation, and Recommendation for Land Management Planning for PARD Natural Areas Parks and Recreation Board Meeting November 30, 2021 Presenters: Matt McCaw Environmental Conservation Program Manager Land Management Program Denisha Cox Contract Management Specialist IV Financial Services Division Background: Recreation opportunities • • mental health benefits • • • water cleansing • air cleansing social benefits climate regulation • • • • • A natural area is an area that retains or has reestablished its natural character, typically dominated by native plants and animals. The majority of PARD’s ~ 17,000 acres of land are protected as natural areas in preserves, greenbelts, metro parks, district parks, and even along the margins of golf courses. These natural areas provide critical services, such as • Most have not been managed to maintain ecosystem health. • They are threatened by climate change, invasive species, and loss of biodiversity, all of which make them more susceptible to heat, drought, disease, and wildfire. The need for comprehensive planning and management of PARD natural areas has long been recognized by staff, partners, and the community. The 2019 Wildfire Preparedness Audit highlighted this need from a public safety standpoint. • • Recommended that PARD create and implement land management plans. PARD committed to establish a land management team to do this. 2 Background: • City Council recently adopted the Austin Climate Equity Plan and directed staff to implement the plan, including: • defining leadership responsibilities • identifying related items for budget amendment • prioritizing strategies that support multiple plan goals • This land management plan helps to address the following Natural Systems goals in the Climate Equity Plan: resilience. • Goal 1: By 2030…manage all new and existing natural areas with a focus on • Goal 3: Achieve at least 50% citywide tree canopy cover by 2050... • Goal 4: By 2030, include all City-owned lands under a management plan that results in neutral or negative carbon emissions and maximizes community co- benefits. 3 Deliverables & Plan Components Restoration strategies that may be effective and appropriate for achieving management goals in various contexts. Monitoring design to evaluate progression toward management goals. ~10-year document; 50-year horizon. Site analysis • Soils • Hydrology • Existing vegetation communities • Endangered species habitat • Trails, authorized and unauthorized • Other elements Climate vulnerability analysis • Identify components of ecosystems that affect vulnerability to intense …
Item B1: Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board to recommend to City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of an agreement with the successful proposer, Ecosystem Design Group, LLC, for land management planning for Department natural areas. Contracts and Concessions Committee heard this item on November 9, 2021 and recommended the item advance to the Parks and Recreation Board for consideration on a vote of 4-0 with one vacancy.
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 …
