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. # 22-003 Robert Goode, P.E. Interim Director, Austin Water Department Kimberly McNeeley, CPRP Director, Parks and Recreation Department TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Onion Creek Reclaimed Water Main DATE: Austin Water is allowed to use the parkland located at Jimmy Clay Golf Course, Roy Kizer Golf Course, Onion Creek Soccer Complex, Onion Creek Metropolitan Park (N. Entrance), and Onion Creek Metropolitan Park (S. Entrance) as indicated in the attachments. 6/15/2022 TCAD Value per Square Foot Area Required for Temporary Use (Square Feet) $8 $7 $7 98,010 253,020 107,208 Duration (days) Area Required for Permanent Use (Square Feet) Temporary Use Calculated Fee1 Permanent Use Calculated Fee2 90 60 60 39,596 30,928 29,550 $29,950 $44,631 $112,932 $76,377 $19,620 $75,711 $7 59,369 206 23,226 $35,228 $56,197 Parkland Jimmy Clay Golf Course Roy Kizer Golf Course Onion Creek Soccer Complex Onion Creek Metropolitan Park (N. Entrance) Onion Creek Metropolitan Park (S. Entrance) $10 144,521 662,128 184 600 51,836 175,136 $113,466 $242,894 Total: $185,792 $507,007 $749,902 [1] Includes 15% rate of return for temporary uses [2] Includes adjustment for 35% construction disturbance value based on limitations on future development of parkland. Roy Kizer Golf Course Revenue Mitigation Daily Rate $ $ 2,288 No. of Days Mitigation Amt. 30 68,640 Mitigation to be paid to PARD Golf Division = $332,530 (Clay/Kiser/Revenue loss) Mitigation to be paid to PARD = $486,014 (Onion Creek Soccer Complex, Onion Creek Metro N. Entrance, Onion Creek Metro S. Entrance) Total Mitigation Amount to be paid to PARD = $818,542 Extension/modification of parkland use must receive prior written approval from PARD. Additional fees will be assessed at the same daily rate as stated in Attachment “A” of this M.O.U. 1 of 2 Phone Number: 512-974-3542 Austin Water Department Point of Contact is: Brent Crawford Parks and Recreation Department Point of Contact is: Gregory Montes Phone Number: 512-974-9458 Parks & Recreation Board: City Council Approval: ____________________________________________________________ Kimberly McNeeley, CPRP Director, Parks and Recreation Department CONCURRENCE ____________________________________________________________ Robert Goode, P.E. Interim Director Director, Austin Water Date Date Attachment A: Mitigation Calculation Attachment B: Map Exhibit 2 of 2
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ATTACHMENT "A" - MOU MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET - SUMMARY Project: Onion Creek Reclaimed Water Line MOU # 22-003 Parkland Jimmy Clay Golf Course Roy Kizer Golf Course Onion Creek Soccer Complex Onion Creek Metropolitan Park (N. Entrance) Onion Creek Metropolitan Park (S. Entrance) [1] Includes 15% rate of return for temporary uses TCAD Value per Square Foot $8 $7 $7 $7 $10 Area Required for Temporary Use (Square Feet) 98,010 253,020 107,208 59,369 144,521 662,128 Duration (days) Area Required for Permanent Use (Square Feet) Temporary Use Calculated Fee1 Permanent Use Calculated Fee2 Golf Course Revenue Mitigation 90 60 60 206 184 600 39,596 30,928 29,550 23,226 51,836 175,136 $29,950 $44,631 $19,620 $35,228 $113,466 $242,894 $112,932 $76,377 $75,711 $56,197 $185,792 $507,007 Total: $68,640 $68,640 $818,542 [2] Includes adjustment for 35% construction disturbance value based on limitations on future devevelopment for that portion of parkland (see tab for Disturbance Value Table) [3] Golf Course Revenue Mitigation (Daily Rate $2,288) x (No. Days 30) Jimmy Clay Golf Course Property ID Land Value 295484 295485 295486 295487 Avg Square Feet 7,517 7,361 7,224 7,350 7,363 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 Avg/SF $8 Roy Kizer Golf Course Property ID Land Value 296185 296184 296183 296182 Avg Square Feet 13,464 7,396 6,534 6,621 8,504 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 Avg/SF $7 Onion Creek Soccer Complex Property ID Land Value 296379 296378 296377 296376 Avg Square Feet 6,356 7,505 8,124 11,620 8,401 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $66,000 $61,500 Avg/SF $7 Onion Creek Metro Park N. Entrance Property ID Land Value 556062 556061 556017 556018 Avg Square Feet 8,757 9,109 10,002 6,849 8,679 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 Avg/SF $7 Onion Creek Metro Park S. Entrance Property ID Land Value 774096 774097 774040 774041 Avg Square Feet 5,171 5,933 8,005 4,620 5,932 $60,000 $60,000 $63,000 $60,000 $60,750 Avg/SF $10 Disturbance Values 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 (underground and/or surface appurtenances/fixtures) 35% 50% 75% 100%
History of Equity Office & PARD Efforts In 2015: Austin is the best place to live in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report & One of the most economically segregated cities in the U.S. according to the Martin Prosperity Institute Community Organized for Accountability And Led To… • In 2015, Council passed a resolution creating the Equity Office to administer an Equity Tool • After an extensive search and interview process, Chief Equity Officer Brion Oaks was hired in October 2016 “Maintaining the Spirit of the Resolution” • Brion intentionally followed the resolution, engaging the community whose organizing resulted in the Office • Co-created the Equity Assessment Tool, and defined “equity” for the City of Austin • Volunteers dedicated over 900 hours in the process 5 City Equity Definition Racial equity is the condition when race no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community. The City recognizes that race is the primary determinant of social equity and therefore we begin the journey toward social equity with this definition. The City of Austin recognizes historical and structural disparities and a need for alleviation of these wrongs by critically transforming its institutions and creating a culture of equity. A Framework for Equity Equity Lens What do you know about the racial history of Austin? Indigenous Peoples and Land Indigenous Peoples and Land Acknowledging How We Got Here Inheriting inequality “As greater Austin booms, the poisonous legacy of segregation continues to cut off the African-American population from economic opportunities and its own cultural anchors, threatening the whole region's potential.” -An American-Statesmanthree-part series http://projects.statesman.com/news/economic-mobility/ 1928 Plan “There has been considerable talk in Austin, as well as other cities, in regard to the race segregation problem. This problem cannot be solved legally under any zoning law known to us at present. Practically all attempts of such have been unconstitutional.” pg. 66 First Ward Boundaries of Austin’s First Ward or “Austin’s Mexico” 6th Street to the North Colorado River to the South Congress Avenue to the East Rio Grande Street to the West Many families settled along Shoal Creek Creating the “Negro District” A New Deal program was proposed that would reinforce segregationist boundaries in Austin and throughout the country. The program, designed to restore household wealth during the Great Depression, used redlining -- the practice of denying goods or services to racially determined neighborhoods -- to specifically exclude …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MAY 23, 2022 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Monday, May 23, 2022, at 301 W. Second Street, Austin Texas Chair Cottam Sajbel called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM Board Members in Attendance: Laura Cottam Sajbel, Dawn Lewis, Richard DePalma, Nina Rinaldi (arrives 6:11 PM), Anna Di Carlo, Patrick Moore, Lisa Hugman. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Sarah Faust (left at 8:20 PM), Nancy Barnard. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Laura Spraggins – Festival Beach Community Garden Claire Krebbs – Festival Beach Community Garden Lauren Loney - Festival Beach Community Garden Brian Cassidy – Bridges on the Park Condominium Association Scott Cobb – Barton Springs Lifeguard Malcom Yeatts – EROC Contact Team Sharon Blythe – Friends of Austin Memorial Park Zack Jurasek – Glow Row Kevin Renis – Austin Rowing Club Michael Cannatti – Barton Springs Conservancy Hoppy Goddin - Bridges on the Park Condominium Association Aubrea Rudder – Austin Rowing Club A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Member Moore made a motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting of April 25, 2022. Board Member Hugman seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 9-0 with Board Member Taylor absent and one vacancy. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the City of Austin’s food plan development process. Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager, City of Austin Office of Sustainability gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. Page 1 of 3 2. Briefing on the terms of the Park Operations and Maintenance Agreement with The Trail Foundation for portions of the Town Lake Metropolitan Park. Christine Chute Canul, Program Manager II, Parks and Recreation Department and Heidi Anderson, CEO, The Trail Foundation gave a briefing and answered questions. 3. Briefing on the progress of the draft Commercial Parkland Dedication Ordinance and associated community feedback and resources. Robynne Heymans, Planner Sr., Parks and Recreation Department gave a briefing and answered questions. 4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the recommendation to approve the conditional use permit (CUP) at Republic Square for the dale of alcohol. Reynaldo Hernandez, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department gave a presentation and answered questions. Board Member Barnard made a motion to postpone action on the Republic Square CUP until the June 2022 meeting of the …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Briefing on: Parkland Dedication Requirements for Commercial Developments Paul Books, Planner III; Robynne Heymans, Planner Senior; Thomas Rowlinson, Principal Planner; Randy Scott, Program Manager - Parks and Recreation Department June 27th, 2022 1 Updated Formula Required parkland = 9.4 acres X Functional Population 1,000 people • 9.4 acres per 1,000 people equals the established parks level of service • Functional Population is the estimated commuter workforce of a new development discounted by their relative opportunity to access parkland, representing the full-time equivalent population of new development • Functional Population = SF per Employee X Occupancy Rate X Operation Time X Percent Commuter from Outside City Limits Sources: 1. City of Austin Demographer 2. U.S. Census OnTheMap Figures are preliminary and subject to change 2 2 Updated Functional Population Office: 300 sq ft / person1 X occupancy rate for use (92 percent)2 X operation time (23.8 percent) X percent commuter (58 percent)3 Retail: 550 sq ft / person1 X occupancy rate for use (95 percent)4 X operation time (37.5 percent) X percent commuter (58 percent)3 Industrial: 2,500 sq ft / person1 X occupancy rate for use (94 percent)2 X operation time (70.8 percent) X percent commuter (58 percent)3 2. Austin area occupancy rates for office and industrial derived from the Chamber of Commerce 'Austin Area Profile' reflecting occupancy by use in Q2 2021 Sources: 1. Employee density based on conservative estimates by the U.S. Green Building Council 3. U.S. Census OnTheMap, LEHD 2019 4. Retail occupancy based on NAI Partners report published in Q2 2021 Figures are preliminary and subject to change 3 3 Updated Requirements Land Dedication – 9.4 Acres per 1,000 functional population Fee-in-Lieu – $3,781.32 per functional population Development Fee – $351.85 per functional population Per SF by Use Category: Retail Office Fee-in-Lieu Development Fee Total: $1.6007/SF $0.1489/SF $1.7497/SF $1.4206/SF $0.1322/SF $1.5528/SF Industrial $0.5838/SF $0.0543/SF $0.6382/SF Figures are preliminary and subject to change 4 4 Preliminary Community Input SpeakUp Austin – 196 Respondents (May 9-June 10) - Survey remains open till July 10th How often do you access public parks before, during, or after work? How do you think a commercial parkland dedication ordinance might impact a business' operations for employees, visitors, or patrons? Reoccurring Themes Changes in commuting patterns due to COVID-19 Impacts on affordability Applicability and Exemptions Procedures and Clarifications • • • • 5 50.8% 17.9% 11.8% 11.3% 8.2% 16.4% …
DRAFT 2022-2023 Commuter Commercial Parkland Fee Calculation Methodology In 2022 the City Council approved Ordinance XXXXXXXXXX which created a formula to determine the commercial fees required in-lieu of parkland dedication. The Ordinance requires an annual adoption of the parkland dedication fees during the annual fee schedule process. The fee calculation methodologies are established in § 25-X-XXX The below 2022-2023 fees reflect the Council approved calculation methodology to be adopted annually. Several of the variables in the formula are static from year to year, including the square feet per person and the operations hours. Some of the variables will be reevaluated each year based on publicly available data, such as the occupancy rate and the percent commuter workforce, as well as the fees-in-lieu of parkland land dedication and park development. The only variable in the above formula that is unique to the new development is the total square feet of the development. Variables Calculation Factor Description Parkland Level of Service Service Population / Park Acres Fee In-Lieu of Land 96.70 Service Population per 1 acre Park Acres City Population 10,086.32 Park Acres (excludes Metro and District Parks) Parkland Cost Factor $365,653.44 per acre 975,321 (2021 Population) Current City Population Average land cost of acres purchased over the last five years Park Development 4,046.98 Service Population per park Facilities Level of Service Service Population / Number of Developed Parks Number of Developed Parks City Population Park Development Cost Factor 241 975,321 (2021 Population) $1,423,928.42 Count of all developed parks Current city population Cost of developing one Neighborhood Park Functional Population Office Employee Density 300 sq ft /person Office Occupancy 0.92 Office Operation Hours 0.238 Retail Employee Density 550 sq ft / person Retail Occupancy Retail Operation Hours 0.95 0.375 U.S. Green Building Council estimate of the square feet per person in LEED BD+C: New Constructionv4 - LEED v4. Appendix 2. Default occupancy counts Austin area occupancy rates derived from the Chamber of Commerce 'Austin Area Profile' reflecting occupancy by use in Q2 2021 Office use occurs 5 out of 7 days of the week, and 8 hours a day, equal to 23.8 percent (40 hours out of 168 hours a week) operation occupancy. U.S. Green Building Council estimate of the square feet per person in LEED BD+C: New Constructionv4 - LEED v4. Appendix 2. Default occupancy counts Retail occupancy rates derived from NAI Partners report published in Q2 2021 Retail use occurs …
Commercial Parkland Dedication Stakeholder and Advocate Responses 6/15/2022 Page 1 Category affordability Question Have you done an economic impact statement to measure the affordability impact of this proposed additional fee? $2 psf for office is not small and creates concern that office rents will be raised impacting jobs and pay rates. Response City Code § 2-5-2 states the that city manager shall prepare a fiscal note for a proposed ordinance, resolution, or policy that could create an expense for the City, including a modification to the City's budget, a capital improvement project, or a council initiated matter before it is submitted to the council. To clarify, the combined per square foot fee for office is $1.75. This fee would have a positive impact on the city's budget by accounting for the impact to the park system caused by new commercial development. PARD shall confirm with the Housing and Planning Department on the issuance of an Economic Impact Statement regarding affordability. affordability In the different categories, are there any excluded categories? Different types of businesses that don’t have to do parkland dedication? We are still evaluating the applicability of the ordinance based on stakeholder and survey feedback. Schools and governmental entities are both subject to different land development code requirements and would not be subject to the Commuter Commercial Parkland Dedication Ordinance. affordability In the office example, what is the proportion of the impact of the fees to the overall cost of the office development? affordability affordability Can you provide a list of all COA development related fees in addition to proposed commercial PLD fee, including a Brief explanation/estimate/range of what a developer would pay for each of the fees. Any language about why fees are not the reason for "affordability issues." What percent of the total project cost the PLD fees would be. According to a proforma prepared by Cummings in 2019, cost per square foot to build a typical commercial building is anywhere between $147/sq ft - $657/sq ft, depending on the construction type, in Dallas, Texas. This estimate only accounts for ‘hard costs’ of construction, not the land acquisition, building design or contractor/developer overhead. Cost of parkland dedication fees currently range from $0.63/sq ft to $1.75/sq ft depending on the commercial building category. This is equivalent to about 0.27- 0.42% of the ‘hard costs’. The Development Services Website lists several fee schedules for different types of developments: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/fees. …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION Recommendation Number: (YYYYMMDD-XXX): Alcohol Sales in Parks WHEREAS, city code prohibits the sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic beverages within a public recreation area; and WHEREAS, city code permits alcoholic beverages in the spectating area of Krieg and Havins Softball Complexes, at a golf course, in a campsite, which is reserved for a specific person or event, or when an approval authorizes the possession, sale, or consumption by a person or for an event at a public recreation area; and WHEREAS, food and beverage vendors at city parks are requesting conditional use permits to allow for permanent alcohol sales; and WHEREAS, there is no guidance from City Council or other city departments on the proper restrictions or considerations for permanent alcohol sales on public park property; and WHEREAS, the site location of vendors requesting permission to sell alcoholic beverages could be close to designated children’s areas, bodies of water, or other recreation sites which could pose a safety hazard; and WHEREAS, alcohol sales on city property could necessitate increased staffing within the Parks and Recreation Department, Austin Police Department, or other city departments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Parks and Recreation Board encourages the Austin City Council to direct the Parks and Recreation Department in alcoholic beverage sales by vendors within public recreation areas through updating city code to provide guidance and parameters. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
Republic Square Conditional Use Permit Parks Board Meeting May 23, 2022 City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department: Reynaldo Hernandez, PLA Project Manager Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation: Molly Alexander, Executive Director Angela Navarro, Community Outreach Coordinator WHO, WHAT AND WHY WHO is involved: City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department and the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation WHAT is the purpose: Permit the consumption of alcohol at the designated areas in Republic Square WHY are we here: To align current permit with City of Austin Land Development Code Republic Square Conditional Use Permit (CUP) OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND Republic Square park renovation completed in Fall 2017 Salt & Time Café received a TABC permit and began the sale of alcohol from vendor on park premises in 2020 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP required for sale of alcohol on public property CUP changes the zoning of the property from ‘PUBLIC’ to PARK AND RECREATION SERVICES (SPECIAL)’ which will permit the sale of alcohol on the grounds The CUP does not apply to special events. Events at Republic Square will continue to need a separate agreement for alcohol sales. Republic Square Conditional Use Permit (CUP) CUP PROCESS SUBMITTAL TO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES START JANUARY 2022 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Open House APRIL 13, 2022 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 2022 COMPLETE AUG./SEPT. 2022 The CUP does not apply to special events Events at Republic Square have a separate agreement for alcohol sale and area. Republic Square Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Republic Square Park Context TEXAS ALCOHOL BEVERAGE COMMISION • The license allows for the sale of alcohol on-premises and in designated areas. • Permit issued for a 2-year duration and is renewable. • Austin Police Department can issue citations for consumption of alcohol outside • No one under the age of 18 can sell alcohol. No one under the age of 21 can of defined boundaries. consume alcohol. Republic Square Conditional Use Permit (CUP) OPERATIONAL PLAN • Downtown Austin Alliance Park Ambassadors are present to ensure compliance with CUP from 6 am to 10 pm daily. • Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation agreement with the vendor to adhere to TABC guidelines. Republic Square Conditional Use Permit (CUP) EXAMPLES OF URBAN PARKS WHERE ALCOHOL SALE IS ALLOWED DALLAS • Klyde Warren Park • Tietze Park • Crowley Park HOUSTON • Discovery Green • Market Square Park San Antonio • Hemis Fair • Tower of the Americas • La …
Parks and Recreation Board Consideration for Pan American Neighborhood Park Renaming Proposal Kimberly McNeeley, Director Parks and Recreation Department June 27, 2022 Austin Municipal Code Process initiated to rename the Pan American Neighborhood Park (located at 307 Chicon St.) to Tony Castillo Pan American Neighborhood Park. Austin Municipal Code § 14-1-36 - REQUIREMENTS FOR NAMING OR RENAMING A PARK FACILITY. (1) PARK FACILITY means a park, significant building, sports complex, pool facility, or trail owned by the City and dedicated or used for park purposes. Significant building includes recreation, senior, cultural centers and other significant facilities used for parks and recreational purposes. (2) PARK FEATURE means a recreational improvement that is not considered a park facility and is a major component in the park facility. (3) DIRECTOR means the director of the Parks and Recreation Department. Austin Municipal Code § 14-1-37 - PARK NAMING POLICY. (A) Subject to a valid agreement governing the naming of a park facility or park feature, a park feature in a park facility may be dedicated to an individual or group to recognize a culturally significant contribution, other valuable contribution, or creditable service to the park system or the community without naming or renaming the park facility in which the feature is located. A plaque recognizing a deserving individual or group may be placed by the park feature without naming or renaming the park facility in which the plaque is placed. Additional plaques recognizing other individuals or groups may be placed at the same feature location. Each plaque may be removed only when the park feature is removed and repurposed into another park feature. Naming a park feature can be done administratively without City Council approval. Austin Municipal Code § 14-1-37 - PARK NAMING POLICY. (B) A park facility may be named for: (1) an individual who has provided a valuable contribution and creditable service to the park system and the City; (2) an individual or entity that deeds the land to the City for a park facility, contributes the estimated cost of at least 50% of the development of the park facility, and provides an endowment for the estimated 20-year maintenance costs of the park facility as estimated by the director; or (3) an individual or entity that has provided a culturally significant contribution to the surrounding area or community in which the facility exists. Austin Municipal Code § 14-1-37 - PARK NAMING POLICY. …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Parks and Recreation Board FROM: Kimberly McNeeley, CPRP Director, Austin Parks and Recreation Department DATE: June 15, 2022 SUBJECT: Renaming Proposal for Pan American Neighborhood Park This memorandum serves as the Austin Parks and Recreation Department’s (Department) conclusion to the 90-day community engagement period following an application to rename Pan American Neighborhood Park to Tony Castillo Neighborhood Park. This memo, the attached application (Attachment A) and community input report (Attachment C) are being submitted in accordance with Austin City Code of Ordinances. Process for Renaming a Park The process for naming or renaming a park can be found in Austin City Code of Ordinances section 14-1- 36, section 14-1-37, and section 14-1-39. On March 7, 2022, the Parks and Recreation Department director notified the Parks and Recreation Board, City Manager, and City Council of an application (Attachment A) to rename Pan American Neighborhood Park to Tony Castillo Pan American Neighborhood Park, which began a 90-day period to receive public comment. The 90-day period ended on June 5, 2022. During that time, the department’s Communications and Engagement Unit: • Notified the community of the naming proposal through o email notification o social media notification o o flyers at the Oswaldo “A.B.” Cantu Pan American Recreation Center flyer at local business • Facilitated 5 community meetings (3 virtual, 2 in-person) (Attachment F). Following the 90-day period, the Director is required to submit the application and any other nominations or endorsements to the Parks and Recreation Board. This memorandum is the submission of the completed nominations and endorsements to the chair of the Parks and Recreation Board according to subsection 14-1-39(F). Pan American Neighborhood Park Background The Pan American Neighborhood Park is tied deeply to East Austin’s Mexican American and Chicano roots. In 1940, the National Youth Administration opened a community center in what is now Comal Park on 3rd and Comal in East Austin. In 1946, the Parks and Recreation Department took over management of this community center. In 1956, the center relocated to the current location on East 3rd and Chicon Street next to Zavala Elementary. A contest was held to decide the name of the center, and Dr. George I. Sanchez submitted the name “Pan American.” Through the community engagement meetings, community elders shared that the Pan American name was to honor unity across North and South America, and …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Spencer Cronk, City Manager & City Council Kimberly A. McNeeley, M.Ed., CPRP, Director Austin Parks and Recreation Department March 7, 2022 Renaming of Pan Am Neighborhood Park This memorandum is to inform you that the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department has received a nomination to rename Pan Am Neighborhood Park located at 2100 E. 3rd Street in East Austin. This request for renaming is being handled in accordance with Austin’s City Charter § 14-1-39 – PROCEDURE FOR NAMING OR RENAMING A FACILITY. This process requires a 90-day period, beginning with the issuance of this memorandum, for the City’s Public Information Office to conduct a community engagement effort. During that period, additional nominations for renaming of the park may be submitted to the Parks and Recreation Department. Should you have any questions, please contact my office at (512) 974-6717. cc: Parks and Recreation Board Members Stephanie Hayden-Howard, Assistant City Manager Liana Kallivoka, PhD, PE, LEED Fellow, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Department Lucas Massie, M.Ed., CPRP, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Department Suzanne Piper, DBA, Chief Administrative Officer Parks and Recreation Department Laura Esparza, Acting Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Department John Nixon, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Department Christine Chute Canul, Program Manager II, Parks and Recreation Department
ORDINANCE NO. 20160324-021 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 14-1 (DEDICATION OF OR NAMING A PUBLIC FACILITY OR PROPERTY) AND RELATING TO THE NAMING OR RENAMING OF PARK FACILITIES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Section 14-1-31 (Definitions) of the City Code and Section 14-1-32 (Naming Policy) are amended to read: § 14-1-31 DEFINITIONS. In this article: (1) FACILITY includes a City building, structure, or other facility directly used by the public, excluding a police facility under Section 14-1-35 (Procedure for Naming a Police Facility) and a park facility under Section 14-1-36 (Requirement for Naming or Renaming a Park Facility). (2) DIRECTOR means [(a)] the director of the Public Works Department[i-eF (fe) if a duty rotates to the naming or renaming of a park, pool, playground, or park facility, the director of the Parks and Recreation Dopartmont]. § 14-1-32 NAMING POLICY. (A) A feature in a facility may be dedicated to a person to recognize a valuable contribution to the community without naming or renaming the facility in which the feature is located. A plaque recognizing a deserving person may be placed in a facility without naming or renaming the facility in which the plaque is placed. (B) A facility may be named for an individual, living or dead, or something other than an individual. A facility may be named for an individual only if the individual has provided creditable service to the community and to the City. (C) A facility named for an individual may not be renamed. Page 1 of 6 (D) Naming or renaming a facility must follow the procedure set forth in this article. The renaming of a facility must be initiated by the council or the city manager. (E) If the city has financed the facility with the proceeds of obligations, the interest on which is excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes, the city may reject a name to preserve the exemption from federal income taxation of the interest on the proceeds of the obligations. PART 2. Chapter 14-1 (Dedication of or Naming of a Public Facility or Property) of the City Code is amended to add new Sections 14-1-36, 14-1-37, 14-1-38, and 14-1-39 to read: § 14-1-36 REQUIREMENTS FOR NAMING OR RENAMING A PARK FACILITY. DEFINITIONS. In this article: (1) PARK FACILITY means a park, significant building, sports complex, pool facility, or trail …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Board Members Kimberly A. McNeeley, M.Ed., CPRP, Director Austin Parks and Recreation Department May 27, 2022 Property Crime in Parks The purpose of this memorandum is to provide an update on property crimes occurring within or adjacent to City of Austin Parkland, and to share the information on the resources available to the Parks and Recreation Department (Department) for crime reporting. The Austin Police Department (APD) maintains an open data portal to share crime data with the public. Police data is divided into three different categories: 1) Crimes against people. 2) Crimes against society. 3) Crimes against property (property crime). Property crime includes robbery, burglary/breaking and entering, theft and damage or vandalism of property. Crimes against people include assault, kidnapping or murder. Crimes against society include drug violations, prostitution, weapons law violations or animal cruelty. At the Public Safety Commission meeting in November of 2021, the Austin Police Department provided an update on crime rates in Austin. Between 2020 and 2021, crimes against property reported within the City of Austin declined by 9% Property crimes are consistently the most reported category on parkland. Crime data cannot be specifically filtered to display crimes which occurred on City parkland, so Geographic Information System software mapped the crime data and within that system a 50-foot buffer was created around all park addresses. The following data presented in this memo involves crimes that occurred within 50 feet of a park address. There were 124 crimes against persons in 2012 and 192 in 2021. There were 722 crimes against property in 2012 and 1,092 in 2021. Lastly, there were 715 crimes against society in 2012 and 246 in 2021. The City population during this same timeframe grew by approximately 20%. In Fiscal Year 2021, there were a total of 1,092 Property Crimes committed on or within 50 feet of parkland. To date in Fiscal Year 2022, there have been 619 Property Crimes committed on or within 50 feet of parkland. Theft is by far the largest property crime category each year occurring on parkland. Zilker Metropolitan Park leads parks in the number of crimes against property with Covert Park at Mount Bonnell having the second most reported crimes against property. Instances of reoccurring crime concerns are shared with APD for assistance with addressing the issues. s t r …
DESIGN COMMISSION Monday, June 27, 2022, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHEMINA DELCO, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Design Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely 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, email: gunnar.garnos@austintexas.gov CURRENT MEMBERS: David Carroll (District 1) Jon Salinas (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) Josue Meiners, Vice-Chair (District 4) Jen Weaver, Chair (District 6) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion & Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Park Restroom Rehabilitation Project, located at 721 Pedernales Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin. Reynaldo Hernandez – Parks and Recreation Department b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the Country Club Creek Trail Project, located along Country Club Creek West from Wickersham Ln. to E Oltorf St., complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin. Dylan Johnstone – Public Works 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the May 23th meeting minutes b. Update from representative on the Downtown Commission regarding last meeting c. Update from representative on the Joint Sustainability committee regarding last meeting d. Update from representative on the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; b. Items from Commission Members; c. Items from City Staff; 4. 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 before the meeting date. Please contact Gunnar Garnos in the Housing and Planning Department gunnar.garnos@austintexas.gov, for additional information. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Design Commission: Committees, Working Groups, Representatives and Liaisons 1. …
City of Austin - Design Commission Project Review Application The Design Commission provides advisory recommendations to the City Council to assist in developing public policy and to promote excellence in the design and development of the urban environment. The Design Commission reviews three types of projects: 1. City projects (see page ii for process) The Commission reviews all municipal buildings and associated site plans to ensure they demonstrate compliance with city design and sustainability standards (Council Resolution No. 20071129-046), including those seeking Subchapter E Design Standards Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) (Council Resolution No. 20100923-086). 2. Destiny Bonus projects (see page iv for process) The Commission reviews density bonus projects for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin in accordance with the Gatekeeper requirements of LDC 25-2-586 for the Downtown Density Bonus Program. 3. Advisory Recommendations for Private projects (see page ii for process) The Commission will consider Project Review Applications from private projects during its regularly scheduled monthly public meetings and may issue an advisory recommendation in the form of a Project Review Letter to the Applicant. This Project Review Application must be submitted before your project can be presented to the Design Commission for their review. Design Commission requests project be presented in their Conceptual/Schematic Design phase. This application primarily addresses inhabited buildings and structures and their effect on the public realm; please refer to Appendix A for infrastructure type projects. The Commission's review of projects is based on the planning/design principles in the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin. Ensure that all applicable principles are addressed in the application questions and in your presentation. https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Boards_and_Commissions/ Design_Commission_urban_design_guidelin es_for_austin.pdf The Design Commission supports the vision and principles of Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, especially those that affect the urban environment and fabric. All projects should consider this vision and principles, many of which are similar to the Urban Design Guidelines. Refer to Appendix C for the most pertinent sections of Imagine Austin. The Design Commission expects the applicant’s design team to present their project with those most knowledgeable and encourages the inclusion of sub-consultants at the presentation, when deemed necessary. EXHIBITS TO PRESENT 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Completed Project Review Application (p.1-6) Existing zoning classification, adjacent zoning & uses, future land use map classification, topography Vicinity plan, including public transportation and connectivity on-site and within quarter mile Site plan and landscape plan Ground level, basement …
City of Austin - Design Commission Project Review Application The Design Commission provides advisory recommendations to the City Council to assist in developing public policy and to promote excellence in the design and development of the urban environment. The Design Commission reviews three types of projects: 1. City projects (see page ii for process) The Commission reviews all municipal buildings and associated site plans to ensure they demonstrate compliance with city design and sustainability standards (Council Resolution No. 20071129-046), including those seeking Subchapter E Design Standards Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) (Council Resolution No. 20100923-086). 2. Destiny Bonus projects (see page iv for process) The Commission reviews density bonus projects for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin in accordance with the Gatekeeper requirements of LDC 25-2-586 for the Downtown Density Bonus Program. 3. Advisory Recommendations for Private projects (see page ii for process) The Commission will consider Project Review Applications from private projects during its regularly scheduled monthly public meetings and may issue an advisory recommendation in the form of a Project Review Letter to the Applicant. This Project Review Application must be submitted before your project can be presented to the Design Commission for their review. Design Commission requests project be presented in their Conceptual/Schematic Design phase. This application primarily addresses inhabited buildings and structures and their effect on the public realm; please refer to Appendix A for infrastructure type projects. The Commission's review of projects is based on the planning/design principles in the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin. Ensure that all applicable principles are addressed in the application questions and in your presentation. https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Boards_and_Commissions/ Design_Commission_urban_design_guidelin es_for_austin.pdf The Design Commission supports the vision and principles of Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, especially those that affect the urban environment and fabric. All projects should consider this vision and principles, many of which are similar to the Urban Design Guidelines. Refer to Appendix C for the most pertinent sections of Imagine Austin. The Design Commission expects the applicant’s design team to present their project with those most knowledgeable and encourages the inclusion of sub-consultants at the presentation, when deemed necessary. EXHIBITS TO PRESENT 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Completed Project Review Application (p.1-6) Existing zoning classification, adjacent zoning & uses, future land use map classification, topography Vicinity plan, including public transportation and connectivity on-site and within quarter mile Site plan and landscape plan Ground level, basement …
Country Club Creek Trail Design Commission Meeting June 2022 1 Extra Materials 13 Aerial Plan 14 Zoning 15 Topography 16 Connectivity to Bike Network 17 Connectivity to Transit Network 18 Public Outreach Community Engagement: • 2 Public Meetings held in PER phase • 1 Public Meeting for 60% design status report – April 2019 • Landowner engagement • Urban Trails website http://austintexas.gov/CountryClubCreekTrail • Capital Project Explorer Updates • Mobility Annual Plan Boards and Commission Briefings: • April 21, 2015 – Bicycle Advisory Council • July 12, 2016 – Urban Transportation Commission Jan. 1, 2018 – Urban Transportation Commission • • Dec. 3, 2018 – Pedestrian Advisory Council • Dec.11, 2018 – Urban Transportation Commission • Dec. 18, 2018 – Bicycle Advisory Council • Feb. 28, 2019 – Mobility Committee • April 3, 2019 – Environmental Commission 19 S. PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD (120' ROW) S. PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD (120' ROW) E OH I I E OH C I C I W C C I C E OH E OH E OH E E OH 5 ' E OH E OH E OH SAW CUT EX. CG & SWK 10' ' 0 1 G PR. 6" SIDEWALK, SEE COA DETL 432S-1, SH. C501 E L E C . B O X 1 . 5 " P V C 1 . 5 " P V C 1 8 1 8 C PR. COMBINED SIDEWALK CURB RAMP WITH PAVERS WITHIN LIMITED ROW ONLY, SEE COA DETL SD432S-3G, SH. C502 E O H E C 6.5' T P 1 . 5 V P " PR. 6" SIDEWALK, SEE COA DETL 432S-1, SH. C501 C 8' E E O H E L E C . B O X 1 . 5 " P V C TYPE 1 SWLK CURB RAMP, SEE COA DETL SD432S-5, SH. C502 500 500 R15' ' 8 ' 5 SAW CUT EX. CG & SWK 5 0 2 5 0 2 5 0 2 502 501 500 499 4.7' 5' PR. RAISED SWLK SECTION SAW CUT EX. CG & SWK ' 6 R15' E OH ' 8 ' 5 C PR. TYPE 1A SWLK CURB RAMP W/LEFT FLARE, SEE DETL SD432S-5A, SH. C502 G PR. TYPE 1A SWLK CURB RAMP W/RIGHT FLARE, SEE DETL SD432S-5A, SH. C502 5' 13' 499 SAW CUT EX. CG 4 9 8 PR. 6" SIDEWALK, SEE COA DETL 432S-1, SH. C501 PR. 2' GRASS (SOD) BUFFER W …
