Corridor Construction Program Burnet Road Selection Process Recommendation ARTS COMMISSION APRIL 18, 2022 Burnet Road Boulevard Budget: $139,000 (White Horse Trail and US 183) o A mainstay of Austin culture o Many businesses, shopping centers, restaurants, neighborhoods, and mixed- o Neighborhoods care deeply about history as well preserving elements of “old o Iconic businesses and signage & local landmarks o Investments in spaces to support younger generations Districts 7 Character: use developments Austin" o o o o Possible locations include: ◦ Gualt Lane Gateway ◦ W. Braker Lane ◦ US HWY 183 ◦ Burnet Lane Triangle ◦ Koenig Lane/Allandale Road Gateway Burnet Road Goals Jury and Advisors The goals of this opportunity are to select an artist, in collaboration with project stakeholders and City staff, who will design artwork that: • Honors the many iconic businesses both present and past that have served the communities and created destinations along the corridor; • Honors the history of the complex network of neighborhoods that surround and support the corridor; • Delights viewers across the generations; • Integrates seamlessly into the construction of the corridor; Is made from durable and low maintenance materials; and • • Enriches or adds to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. Project Goals & Selection Process Jury: Diana Wheeler, Allendale Neighborhood Association Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Crestview Neighborhood Association Susan Burneson, Voices of the Violet Crown Daniel Arredondo, Artist Sean Barry, Corridor Program Office, Burnet PM Heidi Schmalbach, District 7 Arts Commissioner Stephanie Lemmo, Art in Public Places Panel Tammie Rubin, Art in Public Places Panel Chair Advisors: Kelly Buethe, Corridor Program Office Request for Qualifications Open to artists in the Corridor Construction Artist Pool. • Opt-in period open 10/20/20 to 11/6/20 • Ar(cid:415)st Informa(cid:415)on Mee(cid:415)ng 10/29/20 • Jury + advisors review 36 applications 3/11/22 • Interviews with two artists/artist teams held 3/24/22 Corridor| Burnet Road Corridor Pool (114) Corridor Pool Burnet Opt- In (36)* Burnet Opt- In Burnet Finalists (2) Burnet Finalists 14% 11% 2% 1% 2% 13% 37% 20% 41% 39% 2% 18% 4 2 1 0 0 3 18 8 17 13 0 6 11% 6% 3% 0% 0% 8% 50% 22% 47% 36% 0% 17% 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 16 13 2 1 2 15 42 23 47 44 2 21 Hispanic …
Longhorn Dam Bridge AIPP Project Prospectus Approval A N N A B R A D L E Y, A I P P STA F F A P R I L 4 , 2 0 2 2 Project Background Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) • 2018-2020: PER evaluated 5 bridge alternatives developed from community input • Alternative B (Wishbone- shaped bridge) received the most overall support 2020 Active Transportation and Safety Bond • $15M allocated for design + construction Alternative B (Wishbone-shaped bridge) presented at third public meeting in December 2019 2 Key areas at the new Longhorn Dam Wishbone Bridge: ◦ Canterbury Street Improvements ◦ Plaza Area ◦ Pleasant Valley Underpass Artwork Budget: $190,000 Artwork Project Goals What is important to you, as a community? An iconic artwork that heightens awareness of the area Uses or promotes sustainable materials Incorporates Wayfinding Illustrates diversity and history of the neighborhood CIP Project Improvements include: New physical separation between north and southbound travel lanes throughout most of the project area to address head-on crash patterns. Reconfigured street space over the bridge to a single northbound traffic lane and two southbound lanes between the south Krieg Field entrance and Canterbury Street, with multiple new dedicated left turn lanes. A new 12-foot-wide shared use path on the west side of South Pleasant Valley Road and an 8-foot-wide shared use path on the east side. Community Engagement meeting via Zoom on March 9,2022 using Meni.com Public Art Intent & Goals The goals of this specific public art project are to: •Creates an iconic artwork that identifies the Longhorn Dam area; •Reflects the natural environment of the lake and surroundings; •Visually or physically integrates wayfinding elements that help inform and direct pedestrian traffic; •Enriches or adds to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. Artist Eligibility Applicants should meet the following requirements: Artists living and working in the State of Texas area are eligible to apply. Artists are invited artists to submit a Request for Qualifications and respond to questions determined by the project team, specific to the Longhorn Dam Wishbone Bridge AIPP project. •What does the jury need to know about you and your work as an artist? What is your public art experience? •What excites you about the Longhorn Dam Wishbone Bridge public art project? •What is your connection to the Longhorn Shores and Central East Austin neighborhood? Are you familiar …
Elevate SUMMARY OF CHANGES Revisions to pilot guidelines and rubric since October 2021: • Reworked scoring rubric and guidelines language, in keeping with community feedback, Equity Office consultation, and legal guidance. Important terms and definitions added to the glossary. Request amount revised to reflect current HOT funding budget. Program description better reflects the origins and purpose of the program • • • • General guidelines language updates to clarify program goals. • Maximum award amount increased from $20,000 to $50,000 1 Elevate Pilot Year Draft Guidelines - REVISED FORMATTING WILL BE ADDED ONCE TEXT IS APPROVED [Cover page] Elevate: funding for cultural productions Pilot Program Annual Term, 2-Year Review Panel Cycle Contracts funded between $7,500 and $50,000 (dependent on available HOT funding). Up to 100 contracts awarded. Pilot Guidelines For activities taking place (dates TBD) [Web page link] [logo] City of Austin [logo] Economic Development Department 2 elevate (verb) raise or lif t (something) up to a higher position Program Overview Annual Term, 2 Year Review Panel Cycle Contracts funded between $7,500 and $50,000 Elevate: Amplifying equity in Austin’s diverse arts and cultural sector This program seeks to provide funding in support of organizations, individuals, creative businesses, and unincorporated groups that produce culturally vibrant and diverse artistic content for the public. This funding broadly supports the creative, administrative, and operational expenses incurred in the production of creative activities and events for the people of Austin and its tourists. This investment in Austin’s cultural producers will elevate the City’s diverse arts and culture tourism sector, amplify equity, and prioritize inclusive programming. Priority will be given to those who have been at immediate risk of cultural erasure and displacement within Austin and/or have been institutionally marginalized and under-funded by the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division. Key Elements • Applicants must have a one-year history of operating in the cultural sector in the Austin metro area and must produce public arts/culture activities (within the Austin 10-1 districts and ETJ) that add to the City’s diverse arts and culture tourism sector. • Applicants who prefer to work with a Fiscal Sponsor may do so. Fiscal Sponsorship will not be a requirement for applicants. • Awards will be based on the application and alignment with the program’s funding priorities. Operational budget will not be the primary factor in determining award amounts. • Applications will be reviewed and scored by review panels, reflective of the …
Nexus SUMMARY OF CHANGES Revisions to pilot guidelines and rubric since October 2021: • Reworked scoring rubric and guidelines language, in keeping with community feedback, Equity Office consultation, and legal guidance. Important terms and definitions added to the glossary in the Program Details Document. • • Request amount revised to reflect current HOT funding budget. • Program description better reflects the origins and purpose of the program • General guidelines language updates to clarify program goals. 1 Nexus Pilot Year Draft Guidelines - REVISED FORMATTING WILL BE ADDED ONCE TEXT IS APPROVED [Cover page] Nexus: nurture new and emerging applicants in the creative community Pilot Program Project Support, two opportunities to apply. Approximately 40-50 contracts awarded per cycle. $5,000 award amount. Pilot Guidelines For projects taking place between DATE and DATE [Web page link] [logo] City of Austin [logo] Economic Development Department 2 nexus (noun) a connection or series of connections linking two or more things Program Overview Annual term, two opportunities to apply $5,000 contracts Nexus: nurture new and emerging applicants in the creative community The Nexus program is designed to nurture new and emerging applicants in the creative community in support of creative public programming for the city and its tourists through community activation and collaboration. Collaborations might include projects that involve artists, culturally specific groups, groups representing LGBTQIA and disability communities, non-profits, social advocacy organizations, and similar. Applicants who are new to City funding, particularly those who have been at immediate risk of cultural erasure and displacement within Austin and/or have been institutionally marginalized will be prioritized. Key Elements • This program is intended to nurture new and emerging applicants in the creative community. • This program funds community-centered art projects of all kinds. • This program highlights community voices and encourages resourcefulness of applicants by centering the program around partnerships, in which all collaborators share decision-making power in the creative direction of the projects. • Applications are reviewed and scored by an internal panel of City of Austin staff. • Applicants who prefer to work with a Fiscal Sponsor may do so. Fiscal Sponsorship is not a requirement for applicants. Who can apply Applicant eligibility criteria is outlined below, with greater detail provided in the Scoring Rubric. Funding is not guaranteed if you meet all the minimum requirements; rather, funding will be awarded based on the overall score of your application which includes consideration of our …
Thrive SUMMARY OF CHANGES Revisions to pilot guidelines and rubric since October 2021: Reworked scoring rubric and guidelines language, in keeping with community feedback, Equity Office consultation, and legal guidance. Important terms and definitions added to the glossary. Minimum and maximum award amounts revised according to public feedback that $50,000 is a minimum meaningful award amount. o Minimum award amount changed from $30,000 to $70,000 o Maximum award changed from $50,000 to $120,000 o NOTE: this amount is based on financial limitations due to the pandemic, staff recommends that request amounts for this program be as high as $200,000 in the future when the HOT funding budget allows. Program description better reflects the origins and purpose of the program Several changes made so that the pilot program is more focused on sustainability rather than just programmatic growth. Growth is still encouraged throughout the program for organizations that are positioned to do so. Cohort requirements have been more fully described and participation requirements have been General guidelines language updates to clarify program goals. Language added and edited in response to clarify that sponsored projects are ineligible for this reduced. program. 1 Thrive Pilot Year Draft Guidelines - REVISED FORMATTING WILL BE ADDED ONCE TEXT IS APPROVED [Cover page] Thrive: Organizational investment for arts and culture non-profits Pilot Program 2 Year Contract Term. Request amounts between $70,000 and $120,000 per pilot program year. Approximately 30-45 contracts awarded. Pilot Guidelines For activities taking place (dates TBD) [Web page link] [logo] City of Austin [logo] Economic Development Department 2 thrive (verb) grow or develop well or vigorously; to prosper Program Overview 2 Year Contract Term. Approximately 30-45 contracts awarded Request amounts between $70,000 and $120,000 per year This program seeks to address a long-term need for intentional investment to support and develop arts organizations and cultural institutions of, by, and for communities that are at immediate risk of cultural erasure and displacement within Austin and/or have been institutionally marginalized and under- funded by the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division. Through a combination of funding, peer leadership, and networking model, this program will make Austin’s diverse cultures more widely visible and accessible by providing funds to sustain and grow organizations that are deeply rooted in, and reflective of those key constituencies. To directly address historic inequities in our own funding models and meet our goals of …
LIBRARY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220418-5c: Freedom to Read Seconded By: Commissioner Dwyer Date: April 18, 2022 Subject: Protect “Freedom to Read” at Austin Public Library Motioned By: Commissioner Rosenthal Recommendation Protect “Freedom to Read” at Austin Public Library. Description of Recommendation to Council Requesting that the Austin City Council adopt a resolution that supports "Freedom to Read" and opposes book banning or undue book challenges at the Austin Public Library. The Library Commission has adopted such a resolution and we offer that as an example. Rationale: Background Across the country and in the state of Texas, libraries are confronting aggressive challenges to materials in their collections. School libraries have been the primary target of these incidents.1 While public libraries are a lesser target, these challenges are occurring there too.2 3 A list of 850 books, released by Texas State Representative Matt Krause, has fueled much of the book challenge activity in Texas.4 Although public complaints often cite pornography as the justification for challenge,5 most of the challenges revolve around issues of race and racism, sex education, and LGBTQ topics.6 We believe it is a core mission of the public library to provide quality information from a diversity of viewpoints, especially on these kinds of topics. We also believe book bans and these undue challenges are attacks on the open access and free inquiry that are essential to our democracy.7 The "Freedom to Read" is a constitutional right8 that we should act to protect in the event that such challenges do occur at the Austin Public Library. Library Commission Action The Austin Library Commission wants to take steps to ensure public access to library materials is not hampered by such challenges, should one arise. At the Jan 24, 2022 regular commission meeting of the Austin Library Commission, APL Director Roosevelt Weeks presented a Statement on Book Banning and Library Censorship. It 1 states the public has a "right to read" at the APL, and highlights the APL Materials Selection Policy to develop "responsive collections."9 At the February 24, 2022 regular commission meeting, we received briefings from APL staff on their Selection10 and Reconsideration11 Policies. At the same meeting, the Commission created a "Freedom to Read" working group to "report back to the Commission with recommendations for action to support public access to diverse library materials and to resist library censorship efforts."12 The working group has met and identified four key actions that …
LIBRARY COMMISSION RESOLUTION FREEDOM TO READ WHEREAS, open access and free inquiry are key components of a democratic society; and WHEREAS, libraries are a trusted source to which the public turns for authoritative, timely, and accurate information; and WHEREAS, the role of libraries is to collect and make available information from a wide diversity of perspectives; and WHEREAS, including materials on a particular topic or expressing a particular opinion does not connote approval or advocacy of that topic or opinion; and WHEREAS, the American Library Association (ALA) has found that the "Freedom to Read" is essential to our democracy and has issued a statement of such [https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/freedomreadstatement]; and WHEREAS, the Austin Public Library follows generally accepted professional practices when selecting materials for inclusion in its collection; and WHEREAS, book challenges have been used to attack the Freedom to Read [https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/aboutbannedbooks]; and WHEREAS, the Austin Public Library has a materials reconsideration process that is fair, deliberative, equitable, and accessible to the public; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE AUSTIN LIBRARY COMMISSION: The Austin Library Commission supports the ALA Freedom to Read statement and opposes book banning. . The Austin Library Commission supports the Austin Public Library policy for materials selection. The Austin Library Commission supports the Austin Public Library process for reconsideration, and endorses its use for public concern of library materials. . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: Date of Approval: April 18, 2022 Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 7-0 vote Attest:
ARTS COMMISSION MEETING April 18, 2022 AT 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Arts Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact Jesús Pantel at jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512- 974-9315. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michelle Polgar – Chair, Celina Zisman – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Heidi Schmalbach, Rick Van Dyke CALL TO ORDER – 6:01 PM AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission meetings on: i. January 31, 2022 ii. February 24, 2022 iii. March 27, 2022 Motioned: Polgar Seconded: Castillo Approved 10-0, Commissioners Barnes absent 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Chair’s Report: Check in - Commissioner Polgar b. Art in Public Places Liaison Report - Commissioner Barnes c. Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee Report – Carl Settles d. Downtown Commission Report – Commissioner Mok 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Chief Administrative Officer Rescheduled to next month a. Convention Center expansion – Katy Zamesnik, Austin Convention Center Department b. Consortium Update – Cory Baker, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Long Center for the Performing Arts and Anne Gatling Haynes, Chief Transactions Officer, Austin Economic Development Corporation a. Community Navigators Update – Donald Jackson, Economic Development Department Business Process Consultant b. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Economic Development Rescheduled to next month 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS Department Director Motion to move to Item 6a. Motioned: Barnes Approved 11-0 Seconded: Gray Manager 5. OLD BUSINESS c. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division a. Discussion and Possible Action on Cultural Funding Review Process, including i. Staff Presentation of Revised Draft Cultural Funding Program Guidelines ii. Commission Questions and Recommendations iii. Community Engagement and Feedback Process and Schedule b. Discussion …
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 18 April, 2022 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING 18 April, 2022 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Monday, April 18, 2022 at the Manchaca Road Branch Library, 5500 Menchaca Rd, in Austin, Texas. Chair Dabbert called the Board Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Pat Dabbert, Vice-Chair Steven Self, Commission Members JC Dwyer, Lynda Infante, Courtney Rosenthal, Mark Smith and Lily Trieu Board Members Absent: Commission Members Julia Aguilar, Eric Frierson, and Ryan Marquess Citizen Communication: General None 1. Welcome and Introductions Chair Dabbert welcomed the Commission members and took roll call of members present. 2. Approval of Minutes from the February 24, 2022 Special Called Meeting The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on a 7-0 vote. Commission Members Aguilar, Frierson, and Marquess absent. 3. Briefings: Library Facility Bond Projects Update was given by John Daniels, Division Manager, Facility Services 4. Old Business: none 5. New Business a. Election of Officers Elections for Chair – Chair Dabbert nominated Commission Member Smith. Having no other nominations, Mark Smith was elected Chair on a 7-0 vote. Commission Members Aguilar, Frierson, and Marquess absent. Elections for Vice Chair – Commission Member Dabbert nominated Vice Chair Self who declined the nomination. Chair Smith nominated Commission Member Infante. Having no other nominations, Lynda Infante was elected Vice Chair on a 7-0 vote. Commission Members Aguilar, Frierson, and Marquess absent. b. Report from the Freedom to Read working group Library Commission Meeting Minutes 18 April, 2022 Commission Member Rosenthal gave the report. c. Discussion of a possible commission action on a Freedom to Read resolution and council recommendation. A Freedom to Read Resolution was approved on Commission Member Rosenthal’s motion and Commission Member Dabbert’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commission Members Aguilar, Frierson, and Marquess absent. Recommendation 20220418-5c: Freedom to Read was approved on Commission Member Rosenthal’s motion and Commission Member Dwyer’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commission Members Aguilar, Frierson, and Marquess absent. 6. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for April covering programming highlights, facilities, and APL Priorities Director of Libraries, Roosevelt Weeks, gave the report. 7. Future Agenda Items Voter Engagement – May 2022 Enhanced Library Cards – June 2022 Budget Presentation – June 2022 Planning Retreat – May 2022 Adjournment: Chair Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m.without objection
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2022 – 10:00 AM BRITTON, DURST, HOWARD AND SPENCE BUILDING 1183 CHESTNUT AVENUE, AUSTIN, TX 78702 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board will be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6716 or Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Anna L. Di Carlo (D-2), Chair Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Nancy Barnard (D-7) Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9) VACANT Dawn Lewis (D-10), Ex-Officio AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC 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 November 9, 2021. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding changing the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee regular meeting schedule to the third Friday of each month for the remainder of calendar year 2022, except December. Regularly scheduled committee meeting dates will be as follows: May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 14, November 18. Presenter(s): Anna Di Carlo, Parks and Recreation Board 2. Discussion and possible action regarding Austin City Limits contract. Presenter(s): Dawn Lewis, Parks and Recreation Board Page 1 of 2 3. Discussion and possible action regarding Zilker Café concessions contract Presenter(s): Dawn Lewis, Parks and Recreation Board 4. Discussion and possible action regarding rules/regulations pertaining to park partnerships relating to advertising the partnership. Presenter(s): Dawn Lewis, Parks and Recreation Board C. MONTHLY REPORT ON NEW AND ONGOING CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT Presenter(s): Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor II, Parks and Recreation Department D. 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 …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE MINUTES Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9) Dawn Lewis (D-10), Ex-Officio COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Anna L. DiCarlo (D-2), Chair Nancy Barnard (D-7) VACANT The Contracts and Concessions Committee convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 1183 Chestnut Avenue in Austin, Texas. Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Anna Di Carlo, Nancy Barnard, Laura Cottam Sajbel, Nina Rinaldi and Dawn Lewis, Ex Officio. Board Chair Dawn Lewis joined the meeting at approximately 12:45pm. Staff in Attendance: Suzanne Piper, Lucas Massie, Patricia Rossett, Delano Brown, Matt McCaw, Denisha Cox, Margaret Stenz and Sammi Curless. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the October 12, 2021 regular meeting of the Contracts and Concessions Committee were approved as corrected to include an item under the Future Agenda Items section on Committee Chair Di Carlo motion, Committee Member Rinaldi second on a 4-0 vote with one vacancy. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, 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. Committee Member Rinaldi made a motion to recommend 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; Committee Member Cottam Sajbel seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 4-0 with one vacancy. Page 1 of 3 2. Presentation, 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 interlocal cooperation agreement with the Austin Independent School District for the use of athletic fields at Delores Duffie and Parque Zaragoza recreation centers. Committee Chair Anna Di Carlo made a motion to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Board to recommend to 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; Committee Member Barnard seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 4-0 with one vacancy. 3. Presentation, discussion …
Parks and Recreation Department Contracts Under Development Concessions and Contracts Committee Apr-22 Contract Type Concession Phase P/D NCP NA S / NS S CCC Aug-21 PARB NA Council Mar-22 Interlocal Agreement P/D NA NS Nov-21 Nov-21 Dec-21 P/D NA NS Nov-21 Nov-21 Jan-22 Interlocal Agreement P/D NA NS Apr-22 May-22 Jul-22 Contract/Project Concessionaire for Operation and Management of Watercraft Rental Concession on Lady Bird Lake (Rowing Dock) Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and AISD for Support of the Literacy First Program Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and AISD for Use of Athletic Fields Interlocal Agreement Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Regarding Buoys at Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, Decker Lake, and the Area Surrounding Water Treatment Plant #4 on Lake Travis Notes The current operator requested a one-year extension instead of a two-year extension. City Council approved a one-year contract extension on March 24, 2022. Contract extension executed on March 31, 2022, and extends the current contract to April 24, 2023. Recognizing the importance of early intervention to improve the reading and writing skills of youth, the City of Austin supports the fundamental concept of Literacy First, a K-2nd grade Reading Tutoring Intervention Program offered at various Eastside Vertical Team Elementary Schools. The purpose of the agreement is to support the funding of the Literacy First program at the aforementioned elementary schools. This agreement is pending AISD Board of Trustees approval. This agreement would allow AISD the annual use of Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center softball field and Delores Duffie Recreation Center softball field for girls' fast pitch softball and boys' baseball from January 1- May 31 for the duration of the agreement. This agreement is pending AISD Board of Trustees approval. This is an agreement with LCRA for the installation of buoys at Lake Austin,Lady Bird Lake, Decker Lake, and the area surrounding Water Treatment Plant #4 on Lake Travis. This agreement will replace the current agreement expiring on December 30, 2022. Per the agreement, PARD and LCRA agree to mutually determine locations and number of buoys needed at each. LCRA will purchase and install buoys with PARD reimbursing LCRA for materials and labor. 4/12/2022 Contract/Project Recreation Management System Contract Type Services Phase P/D NCP NA S / NS S CCC Apr-23 PARB Apr-23 Council May-23 Notes The contract with the current vendor, Vermont Systems (RecTrac), for recreation …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2022 – 10:00 AM MINUTES The Contracts and Concessions Committee convened in a special called meeting on Friday, April 15, 2022, at 1183 Chestnut Avenue in Austin, TX Chair Di Carlo called the meeting to order at 10:13 AM Board Members in attendance: Anna Di Carlo, Nina Rinaldi, Laura Cottam-Sajbel (WebEx), Dawn Lewis (WebEx, Ex-Officio) Board Members absent: Nancy Barnard Staff in attendance: Denisha Cox, Patricia Rosette, Suzanne Piper, Tim Dombeck PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee regular meeting of November 9, 2021 were approved. Board Member Rinaldi made the motion to approve. Board Member Cottam-Sajbel seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 3-0 with Board Member Barnard absent and one vacancy. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding changing the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee regular meeting schedule to the third Friday of each month for the remainder of calendar year 2022, except December. Regularly scheduled committee meeting dates will be as follows: May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 14, November 18. Chair Di Carlo made a motion to change the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee regular meeting schedule to the third Friday of each month at 10:00 AM for the remainder of calendar year 2022, except December. Board Page 1 of 2 Member Rinaldi seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 3-0 with Board Member Barnard absent and one vacancy. 2. Discussion and possible action regarding Austin City Limits contract. Presenter(s): Dawn Lewis, Parks and Recreation Board Chair Di Carlo made a motion to postpone this item to the next Contracts and Concessions Committee Meeting agenda. Board Member Cottam Sajbel seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 3-0 with Board Member Barnard absent and one vacancy. 3. Discussion and possible action regarding Zilker Café concessions contract Presenter(s): Dawn Lewis, Parks and Recreation Board Board Members discussed this agenda item and staff answered questions. Chair Di Carlo made a motion to postpone this item to the next Contracts and Concessions Committee Meeting agenda. Board Member Rinaldi seconded the motion. The motion failed on a vote of 2-1 with Board Members Di Carlo and Rinaldi voting in favor, …
SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE APRIL 13, 2022 11:30 AM STREET-JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1100 EAST 11TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-978-1725 or susan.watkins@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler James Shieh, Chair Jeffrey Thompson Cesar Acosta David King, Vice-Chair Betsy Greenberg (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 3 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 a. Approval of minutes from the December 8, 2021, Small Area Planning Joint Committee b. Approval of minutes from the February 9, 2022, Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. meeting. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. None. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. 90-92 Rainey Street - Reflectivity Variance in the Waterfront Overlay (SPC-2020- 0121C) - Discussion and possible action on a variance for reflectivity standards in the Rainey Street subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. None 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Housing and Planning Department Staff will brief the Committee on the status of the on- going Palm District Planning Initiative. b. Housing and Planning Department Staff will brief the Committee on the South Central Waterfront Overlay. 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 at the Housing susan.watkins@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Small Area Plan Joint Committee, please contact Susan Watkins at susan.watkins@austintexas.gov. and Planning Department, call Susan Watkins at
Palm District Planning Initiative Small Area Planning Joint Committee April 13, 2022 Content Background Study Area What We Heard Draft Vision Framework Next Steps Background and Study Area Develop a shared vision for a complex, culturally rich, and rapidly transforming part of downtown Austin. 4 5 Resolution 20190523-029 Palm School Negotiations Rainey Street District Fund Fifth Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor Convention Center Expansion District Planning Process Improved Connectivity 6 Project Team Project Leadership: • J. Rodney Gonzales, Assistant City Manager Executive Lead Core Project Team: • Mark Walters, Principal Planner • Jesse Gutierrez, Senior Planner • Susan Watkins, Senior Planner • Stevie Greathouse, Housing and Planning Project Lead • Jorge Rousselin, Housing and Planning Urban Design Lead Project Support: • HPD Urban Design Division • HPD Historic Preservation Office, Austin History Center • HPD Communications Team, Communications and Public Information Office • Martha Cotera (Information Systems DBA) Coordinating Departments: • Convention Center • Economic Development • Real Estate • Austin Transportation • Parks and Recreation • Watershed Protection • Office of Sustainability • Equity Office 7 Partners/Key Stakeholders • Downtown Austin Alliance • Waterloo Greenway • Travis County • Capital Metro • American Institute of Architects • UT School of Architecture • Texas Department of Transportation • Preservation Austin • Visit Austin • Our Austin Story • The Trail Foundation • Travis County Historical Commission • The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce • Housing Authority of the City of Austin • Capital City Innovation • Movability • East Sixth Street Public Improvement District • Project Connect Advisory Net • Hispanic Austin Leadership • Hispanic Advocates Business Leadership of Austin Association • ESB-MACC • Mexic-Arte • La Peña • The Red River Cultural District • La Raza Roundtable • The Rainey Neighbors Association • The East Cesar Chavez NPCT • The Rainey Business Coalition • The Town Lake Neighborhood Association • The Austin History Center Association • The Greater Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Commissions ….and more • The Downtown Austin Neighborhood • City of Austin Boards and 8 WE ARE HERE 9 Overview Video What We Heard Participants • Visits to SpeakUp Austin! Webpage: 3,600 • Survey Responses: 337 • Visioning Forum Attendees: 151 • Targeted East Austin Outreach: 75 + (Individuals and Organizations) • AIA Event Participants: 60+ • Interactive Map Responses: 23 12 Survey Demographics 13 Survey and Visioning Forums Survey Responses …
SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE DECEMBER 8, 2021 11:30 AM STREET-JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1100 EAST 11TH STREET CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler James Shieh, Chair Jeffrey Thompson Cesar Acosta David King, Vice-Chair Betsy Greenberg (Planning Commission) absent (Planning Commission) absent (Planning Commission) present (Planning Commission) present (Zoning and Platting Commission) absent (Zoning and Platting Commission) present (Zoning and Platting Commission) present DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Shieh called the meeting to order at 11:35am. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three 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. No citizens signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the June 2, 2021 and August 16, 2021 Small Area Planning Joint Committee meetings. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) On Commissioner King’s motion, Chair Shieh’s second, the June 2, 2021 and August 16, 2021, minutes were approved unanimously. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. None 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Approve 2022 Small Area Planning Meeting Schedule. The Committee will consider approving its regular meeting schedule for 2022. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) On Commissioner Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second, the 2022 Small Area Planning Joint Committee Meeting Schedule was approved. The motion passed on a 4-0-0 vote with Commissioners Acosta, Howard and Mushtaler absent. b. 305 S. Congress PUD - Rezoning in Waterfront Overlay (C814-89-0003.02). The Applicant is proposing to amend the existing PUD ordinance to modify the permitted land uses and site development regulations. The Committee will review the proposed rezoning request from planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) to planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) in the South Shore subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) Jerry Rusthoven briefed the committee. Richard Suttle spoke on behalf of the PUD applicant, and discussion occurred. Following discussion, on Commissioner Thompson’s motion, Commissioner King’s second, the board unanimously approved a motion to recommend support of the PUD, while addressing several concerns regarding the development. Consideration and support of the relevant boards is recommended, including: the Environmental Commission, Parks and Recreation Board, and the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board, as well as staff recommendations. The board will discuss possible recommendations for a possible letter regarding the South Central Waterfront Plan at an upcoming meeting. The motion passed on a 4-0-0 vote with Commissioners Acosta, Howard and …
SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2022 11:30 AM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401 and 1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE Some members of the Small Area Plan Joint Committee may be participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-978-1725 or susan.watkins@austintexas.gov. SPECIAL CALLED MEETING CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler James Shieh, Chair Jeffrey Thompson Cesar Acosta David King, Vice-Chair Betsy Greenberg (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) Members Absent Jennifer Mushtaler Staff in Attendance Mark Walters Susan Watkins Wendy Rhoades Members in Attendance Patrick Howard James Shieh, Chair Jeffrey Thompson Cesar Acosta David King, Vice-Chair Betsy Greenberg Applicants in Attendance Leah Bojo, Drenner Group Anaiah Johnson, Drenner Group DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Shieh called the meeting to order at 11:33 am with 5 members present. Commissioner Acosta joined the meeting at 11:40 am. Commissioner Howard left the meeting at 12:09 pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three 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. No speakers signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the December 8, 2021, Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. Approval of the December 8, 2021, minutes was postponed to a future meeting due to a revision. 2. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS 3. a. 200 S. Congress - Rezoning in Waterfront Overlay (C14-99-0069.01). The Applicant is proposing amendments to the current Planned Development Agreement (PDA) site development standards. The Committee will review the proposed rezoning request in the South Shore subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) Wendy Rhoades briefed the committee. Leah Bojo spoke on behalf of the applicant and discussion occurred. Vote to close the public hearing: On Commissioner Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second, the SAPJC voted to close the public hearing on a 5-0-0 vote with Commissioners Howard and Mushtaler absent. On Commissioner …
