Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Board Meeting Approved Minutes The Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals met in a Regular Called Meeting on June 23, 2021 via Web Ex Video Conference Board Member, Schumann called the meeting to order at 1:43 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Ashley Juraska, Tim Arndt, Alan Schumann, Ben Abzug, Aubrey Brasfield and Ron Buys Board Members Not in Attendance: Marco Fiorilo and Bobby Johns Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), Eric Zimmerman (DSD), Tony Hernandez (DSD), Kelly Stilwell (DSD), Todd Wilcox (DSD) June 23 2021 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the May 23, 2021 Regular Called meeting were approved as written. Board member Juraska made a motion to accept the minutes as written and board member Arndt second the motion with modifications. The modifications were corrected as requested and are now reflective on the May 26 approved minutes. Motion passed 6-0. 2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR RESOLUTION –Flat Top Fences- In a brief presentation, board member Ashley Juraska addressed the board and staff on the work group’s discussion of Flat Top Fences. In hopes of this resolution passing today, it will begin the process of code amendment process, stakeholder meetings and develop a code language. Today, flat top fences are available at an affordable price with security features, such as being flat top and diminished impalement and entrapment features. This would not apply to existing fences and fences over 6ft. All were reminded that this proposed resolution was an inspiration on the death of Kade Damien and with hopes of passing this resolution, council would be ensure safe fencing for everyone. After the presentation ended, discussion between board and staff on the correct procedure on how to path the resolution onto council agenda for approval. After this discussion ended, board member Juraska made a motion to recommend the resolution, Chairman Schumann seconded the motion. Motion pass 6-0 3. FUTURE AGEND ITEMS- No Future Agenda Items were discussed. 4. ADJOURN – Without objection, Chairman Schumann adjourned the meeting at 2:22 pm.
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 5/5/2021 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 250 200 150 100 50 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 236 142 95 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 71 73 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily 11 1 18 11 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and FY21 Paid Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification FY21 Paid Project Pipeline Notes: 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. 2. “Pre-Approval in Progress” includes: 1) customer/contractor submitted leads; 2) applications in development but not yet submitted to Austin Energy; and 3) applications submitted to Austin Energy that are under review for eligibility and approval of project scope. 3. “Approved: Installation and Verification” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and 4. 5. final inspection and quality review are ongoing. “FY21 Projects Paid” includes projects in which the check or payment has been distributed to the customer in FY21 In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. 6. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. Tenant approval will be obtained for all interior upgrades. Projects will proceed in phases to limit contractor time spent in tenant spaces. 7. Commercial & Small Business COVID-19 Note: Program staff continue to process rebate payments. Inspections are proceeding with remote video software; limited in-person inspections occur when absolutely necessary. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 5/5/2021 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$62k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Measures Planned Estimated kW savings Installation 1213464 Bridge at Tech Ridge 7 77.0 321,434 $154,028 12800 CENTER LAKE DR 1 8100 N. MoPac Expressway Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Installation 1209470 Bridge at Terracina* 10 91.0 264,910 $153,023 Paid 1208176 701 Center Ridge 7 107 504,050 $192,325 Bridge at Center Ridge Multifamily Income Qualified Paid 1190789, 1198380, 1186819, 1205232 Bridge At Northwest Hills 3600 GREYSTONE DR 10 147 288,943 $238,199 Paid 1203275 8405 BENT TREE RD 10 98.3 231,788 …
RMC Monthly Report May 2021 FY21 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water s t i n U f o r e b m u N 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Residential Program Participation, FYTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 353 215 249 253 200 23 54 31 20 21 121 114 91 69 47 19 8 6 7 121 122 105 Home Water Use Monitoring Device Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits Drought Survival Tools WaterWise Landscape Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – May 2021, FY21 02 60 50 40 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 30 20 10 0 Commercial & Multifamily Program Participation, FYTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 54 17 8 11 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 2 Commercial Audit Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates RMC Monthly Report – May 2021, FY21 03 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $ e v i t n e c n I $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Rebates and Incentives Budget, FYTD FY21 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $94,727.78 $65,000 $750.00 $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – May 2021, FY21 04 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FYTD Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 707 322 234 220 41 120 79 15 12 Oct Nov Dec Jan Warnings 311 Reports 72 1 Mar 83 0 Apr 4 Feb 128 60 May Current Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage RMC Monthly Report – May 2021, FY21 05 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, April 3080 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 224 160 51 207 86 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – May 2021, FY21 06 Total Public Outreach Activity, FYTD Number of Events FY20 FY21 45 Populations Reached FY20 FY21 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 22 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 8,575 2 0 1,722 1,560 0 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations RMC Monthly Report – May 2021, FY21 07 Total Social Media Activity, FYTD Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May s n o i t c a r e t n I f o r e b m u N 18,000,000 16,000,000 14,000,000 12,000,000 10,000,000 8,000,000 6,000,000 4,000,000 …
Versión en español a continuación. Resource Management Commission Meeting June 22, 2021 The Resource Management Commission to be held June 22, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance of Monday, June 21, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Resource Management Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Natasha Goodwin at 512-322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com no later than noon, Monday, June 21, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live T he 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 call (512) 322-6450 at least 48 hours before the meeting date. T TY users route through Relay T exas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission , please call Natasha Goodwin (512) 322-6505. Reunión del Resource Management Commission FECHA de la reunion (June 22, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (June 21, 2021). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: …
Versión en español a continuación. Parks and Recreation Board Meeting June 22, 2021 Parks and Recreation Board to be held June 22, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (June 21, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 22, 2021 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6716 or sammi.curless@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to sammi.curless@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live • Reunión del Parks and Recreation Board June 22, 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (June 21, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6716 or sammi.curless@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Tuesday, May 25, 2021 – 5:30pm Via Videoconference MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 5:32pm. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Dawn Lewis, Vice Chair Richard DePalma, Nancy Barnard, Laura Cottam Sajbel, Anna Di Carlo, Sarah Faust, Kate Mason-Murphy, Nina Rinaldi and Kimberly Taylor. Board Members Absent: Romteen Farasat. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Liana Kallivoka, Lucas Massie, Suzanne Piper, Anthony Segura, Jorge Morales, Jose Guerrero, Leah Gibson, Denisha Cox, Megan Eckard, Kevin Gomillion, Matt McCaw, Gregory Montes, Amanda Ross, Patricia Rossett Ricardo Soliz, Idella Wilson and Sammi Curless. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Malcolm Yeatts – encampments in Country Club Creek Greenbelt. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the regular meeting of April 27, 2021 were approved on Board Member Rinaldi motion, Board Member Cottam Sajbel second on an 8-0 with Board Members Farasat and Taylor absent and one vacancy. Board Member Kimberly Taylor joined the meeting at approximately 6:20pm. Due to time constraints items were heard in the following order: B1, B3, B5, B7, B4, B2. Item B6 was not heard. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS NON-CONSENT 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Department Director to approve the Central Williamson Creek Greenway Vision Plan. Board Member Mason-Murphy made a motion to not recommend the plan which died due to lack of a second. Board Member Cottam Sajbel made a motion to table the item Page 1 of 4 for future discussion; seconded by Board Member Mason-Murphy. The motion passed on a vote of 9-0 with Board Member Farasat absent and one vacancy. 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Department Director to approve the Safety and Mobility Plan for the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. Board Member Faust made a motion to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Director the approval of the Safety and Mobility Plan for the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail with the following condition that no position is taken by the Parks and Recreation Board in support or against the Double Deck Bridge over Barton Creek described as a potential project in the southwest quadrant within the plan; Vice DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Renaming Payton Gin Pocket Park Kimberly McNeeley, Director Parks and Recreation Board Meeting June 22, 2021 Payton Gin Pocket Park • 801 Payton Gin Road • 0.97 acre • District 4 2 History • Purchased by City in 1965. • Land was Right of Way and transferred to Parks and Recreation Department and identified as Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt until approximately 1987 when it was first identified as Payton Gin Pocket Park in Department land inventory. • Early 2000’s the North Austin Civic Association (NACA) conducted community stakeholder process to name the park “Heron Hollow Pocket Park”. • Renaming was not memorialized by the Department when the community stakeholder process was conducted by NACA. 3 Today Park. • NACA has requested that the Park officially be named Heron Hollow Pocket • NACA Board voted unanimously on May 20 to reaffirm its commitment to the name as selected by the community in early 2000s. • Per May 25 Board direction, a community engagement process was conducted. • Two on-site engagements were conducted on June 5 and June 12. • Renaming survey was open from June 2 through June 16. • 62 participants, 325 responses, 91 comments • 85% support renaming the park to Heron Hollow Pocket Park • Funding available in Fiscal Year 2021 operating budget for updated signage. • Scheduled for July 29 City Council meeting. 4 Recommendation Recommend to the City Council to approve the renaming of Payton Gin Pocket Park to Heron Hollow Pocket Park. 5 Questions
EAST PARKE LIFT STATION Application for AW Infrastructure Within Parkland SER-3986 In Sponsorship by Austin Water VICINITY MAP 5324 ½ Loyola Lane 2 LOCATION 5324 ½ Loyola Lane 3 APPROVED SER-3986-Phase I SER-3986 Phase I & II approved by Council on 5/21/20 Two proposed route options: • North of Loyola Ln (per approved SER) • South of Loyola Ln 4 Only Feasible Path: North Alignment • As shown on approved SER-3986-Phase I • Concurred by AW and PARD • 462 LF of gravity line improvements through Parkland, 365 LF of those will be bored (79% of total length) 5 North Route Option 6 Photo Map 1 3 2 4 7 1 8 2 9 3 10 South Route Option 11 4 12 Conclusion: North Alignment South gravity line alignment is not feasible because: • It does not have access for maintenance/repair due to the grade drop • The gravity line would be in the 100- year floodplain • Would cause the LS wet well to be deeper • $2,592,765.80 North gravity line alignment is feasible because: • The majority of the improvements within Parkland will be installed via boring and not open trench therefore minimizing impact on Parkland & Watershed • Restoration includes native grassland seeding & planting per CoA Standard Specification 609S.6 (including topsoil & seed bed prep, temp irrigation & weed maintenance). • $2,308,919.80 13 Community & Economic Impact Bottle neck: • The existing system is “bottle necked” and cannot support more development • Construction of this gravity line and LS will eliminate this problem Future Development: • The improvements allow for future development of the surrounding area currently undeveloped • Increases the tax value of the area. 14 Easements and Staging Area 15 Easements and Staging Area 16 Austin Water Statement Chapter 26 of the Parks and Wildlife Code (PWC) Due Diligence for Utility Assignment Section 26.001 A department may not approve any project that requires the use of any public land designated as a park unless the department, acting through its duly authorized governing body or officer, determines that: 1) There is no feasible and prudent alternative to the use or taking of such land – CONFIRMED 2) The program or project includes all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the land, as a park, recreation area, scientific area, wildlife refuge, or historic site, resulting from the use or taking – CONFIRMED 17 QUESTIONS? 18
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. # 21-001 TO: Greg Meszaros Director, Austin Water Department FROM: Kimberly McNeeley, CPRP Director, Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: East Parke Lift Station DATE: 6/10/2021 Austin Water Department is agreeing to sponsor the change of use of parkland for a wastewater line through parkland located at Davis White Neighborhood Park (6705 Crystalbrook Dr.) and Southern Walnut Creek Greenbelt (6013 Loyola Ln). Upon completion of the project, Austin Water’s infrastructure will not constitute any regular or scheduled use of the parkland, only the right to access the infrastructure for operations and maintenance needs. The parkland is in Council District 1. The parkland is to be used for Permanent Use and Temporary Use. The requested area is: Tract A - Davis White Neighborhood Park Permanent Use Area: 31,908 sq. ft. (.733 acres) = $27,609 Temporary Use Area: 6,545 sq. ft. (.150 acres) = $1,404 = $29,013 Tract B - Southern Walnut Creek Greenbelt Permanent Use Area: 9,483 sq. ft. (.218 acres) = $6,044 Permanent Use Area: 10,115 sq. ft. (.232 acres) = $7,069 Temporary Use Area: 380 sq. ft. (.009 acres) = $63 = $13,176 Parkland Mitigation Amount to be paid to PARD = $42,189 The estimated duration of the construction on parkland is 11 Months. Austin Water Department Point of Contact is: Jason Inge Phone Number: 512-972-2042 PARD Point of Contact is: Gregory Montes Phone Number: 512-974-9458 Parks & Recreation Board: 6-22-21 Council Approval: 8-26-21 1 of 2 Kimberly McNeeley, CPRP Director, Parks and Recreation Department Date CONCURRENCE Greg Meszaros Director, Austin Water Department Date Attachments: A (Map Exhibit) Attachments: B (Appraisal Calculation) 2 of 2 R E D C A R L MIL CITY OF AUSTIN TRACT 16 (6.468 ACRES) VOLUME 7882, PAGE 977 D.R.T.C.TX. CITY OF AUSTIN 20.379 ACRES DOCUMENT NUMBER 2002038956 O.P.R.T.C.TX R D K O O R B L A T S Y R C CITY OF AUSTIN (80.836 ACRES) VOLUME 5601, PAGE 294 D.R.T.C.TX. LIFT STATION SITE 3S AND D INTERESTS (20.5 ACRES) VOLUME 12603, PAGE 243 R.P.R.T.C.TX. CITY OF AUSTIN TRACT 4 (2.833 ACRES) VOLUME 7882, PAGE 977 D.R.T.C.TX. CITY OF AUSTIN TRACT 17 (2.187 ACRES) VOLUME 7882, PAGE 977 D.R.T.C.TX. FORCE MAIN ROUTE L O Y O L A L N CITY OF AUSTIN 20.379 ACRES DOCUMENT NUMBER …
Zilker Cafe Conditional Use Permit Parks and Recreation Board Presentation Request for a recommendation to the Planning Commission to approve the Conditional Use Permit for Zilker Cafe Christina Bies, Project Coordinator, Park Development Division June 22, 2021 Overview & Background • Zilker Café Rehabilitation project completed early 2021 • Includes a new sidewalk connecting the Train Depot, Café and Bathhouse • PARD solicited for a food concession vendor based on public survey results. The Scope of Work included language to allow for the sale of beer and wine with approval. The selected vendor would like to pursue this endeavor • The CUP Application process usually takes about 6 months • LDC sec. 25-2-625(4) states “The Land Use Commission may not consider a site plan until it receives a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Board” 2 CUP Explanation • A CUP changes the zoning of a property • Public to Parks Special Use in this instance • Zoning changes are attached to the land/property CUP Process • Submitted application to Development Services Department and reviewed for completeness • Once completeness check is cleared, the application is sent to reviewers with various disciplinary focus and a notice is sent to the public that an application has been submitted • Reviews are completed in as many rounds as needed with responses from the applicant until satisfactory • After all response comments are cleared, a notice is sent to the public for a hearing and a Planning Commission date is set 3 Zilker Café CUP Anticipated Timeline * April 19, 2021 – Application submitted to Development Services Department (DSD) May 7, 2021 – DSD completeness check responses due May 14, 2021 – DSD routes application to reviewers and public notice of application is sent June 14, 2021 – DSD review responses are due June 17, 2021 – PARD hosts Community Meeting about CUP June 22, 2021 – Parks and Recreation Board Presentation June 28, 2021 – PARD submits responses to DSD review comments July 13, 2021 – DSD review responses/acceptances are due August 3, 2021 – Planning Commission Meeting August 17, 2021 – Appeal period closes, CUP permit is issued July 27, 2021 – DSD places the item on the next Planning Commission agenda & public notice of meeting is sent *Dates are subject to change based on DSD reviews & Intake processing times 4 Site Overview 5 Vendor Area • The vendor …
Waterloo Greenway Partnership and Governance • The City’s relationship with the Conservancy was formalized in a 2014 Joint Development Agreement (JDA), which outlined roles and responsibilities for the partners and established the Waller Creek Local Government Corporation (LGC) as directed and authorized by Council, to govern the partnership and implement the Greenway program. • This body follows Boards & Commissions rules, meets publicly and contains 5 members appointed by the City and 5 appointed by the Conservancy. • The LGC authorizes scopes of work and City contracts toward the implementation of the projects within the Greenway’s approved design plan, and governs the District’s public use and operations. 1 Sponsoring Departments: Sponsoring Departments: • • Community Leadership Community Leadership PARD & Watershed Protection PARD & Watershed Protection • Operations &(cid:22)Maintenance • Operations &(cid:22)Maintenance • Code Compliance Code Compliance • Programming & Art Programming & Art Public Health, Safety & Welfare Public Health, Safety & Welfare Environmental Stewardship Environmental Stewardship • Environmental Stewardship Environmental Stewardship Design(cid:22)Excellence Design(cid:22)Excellence • • • • • • • • • • • • • Subject Matter Expertise Subject Matter Expertise 2 3 5 4 City Code Regulations for Naming Park Features Process outlined in code • • Applications for proposed names submitted to PARD Director via streamlined form • Director notifies Parks Board as best practice • PARD Director may administratively approve 5 Waterloo Greenway Naming Authority • The Joint Development Agreement includes a section on Naming Authority that grants the Conservancy the right to name parks, facilities, and features within the Greenway that are not already named, without waiving City Code requirements. • Proposed names must be approved by the City per code for areas funded via tax- exempt funding. • Follows the process outlined on previous slide, with PARD Director approval (for areas of the Greenway on Parkland). 6 7 TRINITY ST (cid:40) 1 (cid:45) (cid:46) (cid:42) (cid:44) (cid:43) (cid:41) 1 2 T H S T 1 5 T H S T (cid:47) l R e d e v e o p m e n t S i t e C e n t r a l H e a l t h B r a c k e n r i d g e (cid:39)(cid:38) R e d Riv er Pro m e n a d e RED RIVER ST REALIGNMENT 8 9
Waterloo Greenway Conservancy Addendum to Naming A Park Feature Application Waterloo Park Nominated Name for the Park Feature: 1. Amphitheater – Moody Amphitheater (Moody Foundation) 2. Amphitheater Plaza – Mattsson-McHale Plaza (Mattsson-McHale Foundation) 3. Children’s Playground – Kitty King Powell Lawn (Kitty King Powell) 4. Hill Country Garden – Johnson Family Hill Country Garden (Luci Baines Johnson) 5. Community Plaza – Lowell H. Lebermann, Jr. Plaza (Lebermann Foundation) 6. Skywalk – Suzanne Deal Booth Skywalk (Suzanne Deal Booth) 7. Heritage Tree Deck – Meredith Plaza (Lynn & Tom Meredith) 8. 12th & Trinity Park Entrance – Rosemary and Russell Douglass Family Gate (Rosemary and Russell Douglass) 9. 14th Street Bridge – Farmer Bridge (Susan & Gary Farmer) 10. Wetland Terrace – Winkler Family Wetland Terrace (Peggy & Matt Winkler) If nominating the name of an individual, include a biographical description of nominee (if the nomination is not an individual's name, justification for the suggested name): Describe how the individual has provided a valuable contribution and creditable service to the park system and the city (include the person's involvement, and connection, if any, to the Park Feature or to the activity for which the park feature will or is being used): Moody Foundation – $15M gift Mission: Empowering Texas Communities to Thrive & Prosper Vision: Building a bigger, better future for Texans Ross Moody began serving as a Moody Foundation trustee in 1986. He graduated from the University of Texas with a business administration degree and earned a master’s degree in business administration from Harvard University. Ross is currently CEO and chairman of the board of National Western Life Group, Inc. and the chairman of the board of American National Insurance Company. He is also on the boards of the Transitional Learning Center, the Moody Endowment and the Moody College of Communication. Ross has a deep appreciation for education and the environment. He led the Foundation in the creation of the Generation Moody Education Initiative and on major public space initiatives in Austin via investments in the Pease Park Conservancy and Waller Creek Conservancy. Mattsson-McHale Foundation – $3M gift Private family foundation in Austin. Chris Mattsson is a local philanthropist who serves on Waterloo Greenway’s Board of Directors and is the Capital Campaign Co Chair. Chris serves on the board of The Contemporary Austin and is Past Board Chair of KLRU. Kitty King Powell – $2M gift Kitty King Powell had …
PARD Community PARKnerships | Guide to Naming, On-site Dedication, and Donor Recognition http://www.austintexas.gov/department/community-parknerships Type of Recognition Definition Naming or Renaming Park Facility and/or Park Naming and/or Renaming a Park Feature Onsite Dedication Last updated 5/24/2021v2 A person may submit a nomination for naming or renaming a facility or endorse a previously submitted nomination. A nomination or endorsement must be submitted to the director as provided by this section. The director may promulgate forms for this purpose. A person may submit a nomination for naming a park feature or endorse a previously submitted nomination. A nomination or endorsement must be submitted to the director as provided by this section. The director may promulgate forms for this purpose. 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. Process for Approval 1. Submit an Application (follow steps on PARD Naming/Renaming Park Facility or Park Application) 2. PARD Director notifies City Manager 3. Community Engagement 4. PARB Public Hearing 5. Per Code, Council Approval 1. Submit an Application (follow steps on PARD Naming/Renaming Park Feature Application) 2. PARD Director notifies PARB 3. Per Code, PARD Director may approve administratively 1. Submit dedication letter with pertinent information to Partnership Manager 2. Per Code, PARD Director may notify PARB and/or approve administratively PARD Point of Contact PARD Director and/or Partnership Manager Code and or Guidelines Code 14-1-39-A-I PARD Partnership Manager Code 14-1-38-A-C PARD Partnership Manager Code 14-1-37- (A) Capital Improvement| On-site Donor Recognition Park/Site| Comprehensive On-site Donor Recognition Plan All donor recognition features must be reviewed by PARD prior to fabrication. For most largescale capital projects, the recognition concept should be included within the design of the capital improvement project and conceptual design proposed via the CAPP proposal. This may include donor walls with multiple donors. Donor Recognition Plan for multiple features and/or amenities at a specific site. Recognition follows park design aesthetic and/or is designed within the capital improvement project and conceptual design proposed via the CAPP proposal. May include benches, bricks, pavers, walls, etc. 1. Submit Donor Recognition proposal and design to Partnership Manager 2. Proposal routed and reviewed by pertinent staff 3. PARD Director may approve administratively *See details below 1. Submit Donor Recognition proposal and design to Partnership Manager 2. Proposal routed and reviewed by pertinent staff 3. PARD Director may approve administratively …
Dove Springs Public Health Facility 5811 Palo Blanco Lane 2018 Bond Project, Austin Public Health Project Design Update to Parks and Recreation Board – June 22, 2021 Kymberley Maddox, Austin Public Health Kalpana Sutaria, Public Works SpawGlass, Design-Builder 2 3 Summary of Work Done Contract with the design-builder, SpawGlass was executed for schematic design A Task Force (TF) was formed that represents various community groups in the Dove Springs area and other representatives (next slide shows the list) Regular virtual meetings with TF were held to receive input on the site plan layout, the look and feel of the facility during the schematic design, as well as 2 virtual public meetings SpawGlass provided initial budget estimate which was much higher than available funding The City Team, Task Force and SpawGlass have worked on scope-budget reconciliation without any changes to the public health programs to be offered at the facility Austin Public Health has identified some additional funds to help fill the gap from grants and a community donation toward the Inclusive Play Equipment The City Team and SpawGlass are working on remaining design phase proposal 4 Task Force Members Frances Acuna – GAVA, SE Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Arlyn Argumedo - Dove Springs Recreation Center Anna DiCarlo – Parks Board Member, District 2 Barbara Garcia – Dove Springs Recreation Center Robert Kibbie - Dove Springs Advisory Board Gloria Lugo – Community Alberto Mejia – Community Development Commission, District 2 Irene Magna-Noverola – Austin South East Branch Library George Morales – Dove Springs Advisory Board Mathew Worthington – Early Childhood Council, District 2 Raymond Young - Dove Springs Advisory Board Ofelia Zapata – Community Leader Ricardo Zavala – Dove Springs Proud 5 Site Entry from Palo Blanco and Ainez 6 Building Entry 7 Survey Results Question: What about the building in the images do you like? (29 Respondents) Most common words used: Building Design (Modern, Front entrance, Solar panels, Colorful) - 16 What about the building in the images do you like? 5, 13% 5, 13% Childcare Center/Kid-friendly Inviting, Welcoming,Openness Inviting, Welcoming, Openness - 8 Natural Light, Windows Childcare Center, Kid-friendly - 5 Windows/Natural Light - 5 Outdoor areas, Pavilion, Shade - 5 Building Design, Modern, Front entrance, Solar panels, Colorful 16, 42% Outdoor areas, …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Hancock Golf Course Parks and Recreation Board Presentation June 2021 Anthony Segura, Assistant Director/Kevin Gomillion, Division Manager Hancock Golf Course/Park Space Increase the fiscal responsibility of City funds Financial solvency at Hancock Golf Course PARD Goals for Hancock Golf Course/Surrounding Park Space: 1) 2) 3) Maintain golf’s historic significance at this location 4) Maintain Shared use of Space Challenges: • Limited General Fund Resources • 9-hole Golf Course • Minimal Staffing Levels (Pay Station) • Limited Pro Shop Services • Course Conditions • Aging Maintenance Equipment 2 Hancock Golf Course Financial Challenges Five Year FinancialTrend Revenue Expenses $526,735 $505,316 $326,592 $320,270 $306,411 $267,953 $433,959 $451,298* $380,228* $386,132 $600,000 $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 $0 2017 2018 2019 2020 ($200,413) ($185,046) ($127,548) ($118,179) * FY2021 Forecasted Revenue Totals Based on Current Actuals through May 31, 2021. 2021 Projected* $71,070* 3 General Fund Outlook • General Fund Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) Estimates o Revenue estimated to end year $8.3 million below FY21 Budget o Future Revenue tax caps at 3.5% o “Departmental revenues much weaker than budgeted due to extended duration of shutdown in comparison with assumptions made last summer.” • Enterprise Golf Fund o $1.0M Annual Transfer will be reduced to $500,000 in Fiscal Year 2022 4 Recent Background – Continued Transparency Community Engagement Meetings • First meeting, February 29, 2020 • Neighborhood/Conservancy, November 2020 o (Eastwoods, Hyde Park, Cherrywood, North Loop, North University & Hancock) • Golf Advisory Group, November 2020 • PARB Briefing, December 2020 • Neighborhood Associations, January 2021 • Neighborhood/Conservancy, March 2021 • Conservancy Meeting, April 2021 Community Surveys • PARD Online Survey (February-May 2020) o 343 Responses • Hancock Conservancy Survey (Fall 2020) o 725 Responses - Surrounding Neighborhoods • PARD Hancock Golfer Survey (February-March 2021) o 808 Responses 5 March 2021 Community Survey • PARD worked with Austin Energy’s Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Division • Two-week survey was conducted (March 9th-23rd) • Email with Unique Link (40,000 random citizens across all 10 Council Districts) • Open Link (Shared with Neighborhood Associations, Conservancy Groups and our Golf Partners) • QR code (Posted around the municipal golf courses) • Survey Results • Email – 3,629 responses received • Open Link – 4,754 responses received • QR Code – 721 responses received 6 March 2021 Community Survey Results Q4 – Hancock Golf Course is one of the oldest public golf courses in …
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 9, 2021 Hancock Golf Course Survey Results The purpose of this memorandum is to provide you with results from the recent Hancock Golf Course survey and outline the next steps related to engagement associated with the Golf Course. Attached is the final report and appendixes that provide responses to all the questions and comments received from the open-ended questions. As you may recall, the Parks and Recreation Department (Department) completed online community engagement meetings in November 2020, regarding the financial status of the Hancock Golf Course. This included meeting with multiple Neighborhood Associations, Conservancy groups and Golf partners. At the conclusion, the Department determined a need to obtain additional information regarding community views related to the future uses of Hancock Golf Course. The property associated with Hancock Golf Course is unique in that it is the size of a district park, includes the city-wide activity of golf and offers recreation center programming that attracts individuals beyond the immediate neighborhood. March Hancock Golf Course Survey In March, the Department engaged Austin Energy’s Data Analytics and Business Intelligence (DABI) group to conduct research on community sentiment regarding Hancock Golf Course. The surveys were launched on March 9 and closed two weeks later, on March 23. To allow for input from multiple sources, three survey delivery methods were developed: • Email with a Unique Link • Open Link • QR Code posted around the municipal golf courses Austin Energy deployed an email link to approximately 40,000 citizens across all 10 Council Districts from a random list of survey participants created from an analysis based upon the demographics and psychographics of those likely to engage in outdoor activities. The analytics and the selection process allowed for a statistically valid analysis of the survey data. The Open Link provided anyone the opportunity to share their comments and was shared with Neighborhood Associations, Conservancy groups and our Golf partners. Lastly, the QR Code was for golfing patrons that allowed them to take the survey at the golf courses. All questions in the survey were the same irrespective of delivery method. The DABI team monitored all received responses to these surveys for duplication or replication of responses so that they could ensure fairness and equity …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD DIRECTOR’S REPORT DATE: June 2021 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS: Highland Neighborhood Park – Phase 2, Community Meeting #2, June 24: The concept plan implementation process continues June 24 at 5:30pm with the second, virtual community meeting. The project team will share the results from the online survey and will present the proposed scope and opinion of probable cost for the next phase of implementation. Highland Neighborhood Park features existing sports fields that are utilized by the University Hills optimist club and the surrounding community. The plan balances the requests of the neighborhood with the recreational program. The meeting will be held via Zoom. Zoom meeting registration. Project webpage: https://www.austintexas.gov/HighlandParkProject. District 4 Zilker Metropolitan Park Vision Plan, Community Meeting #1, June 29: The Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) and the consultant team, led by Design Workshop, work to finalize the plan’s Site Analysis and Needs Assessment Report. The draft site analysis and needs assessment were presented to the Urban Transportation Commission and Environmental Commission in May. The findings along with draft guiding principles and goals will be shared for community input in the first community-wide meeting on June 29 at 6pm (virtual). Additionally, PARD is currently scheduling a series of in-person pop- up events for July, with one pop-up opportunity in each Council District plus one in Zilker Park. Further details including Zoom meeting registration and video recordings of the 15 small group discussions held in May are available on the project website at: https://www.austintexas.gov/ZilkerVision. Districts 5 and 8 Colony Park Aquatic Facility Virtual Community Meeting #3, June 30: PARD will host the third virtual community meeting on June 30 at 5:30pm. At the second community meeting in April, PARD presented three preliminary concepts for consideration. Based on feedback from that meeting, subsequent survey and community conversations with students at area schools, the Project Team will present the proposed 1 final concept for the new pool and facility at the third meeting. Community members will be asked to identify how well the draft final concept connects with key values and aligns with feedback collected. Zoom meeting registration and project webpage: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/colony-park- aquatic-facility. District 1 Givens Aquatic Facility Renovation Virtual Community Meeting #3, July 1: PARD will host the third virtual community meeting on July 1 at 5:30pm. At the second community meeting in April, PARD presented three preliminary concepts for consideration by the community. Based on feedback from …
