PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD September 14, 2021 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a special meeting on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 2220 Barton Springs Road in Austin, Texas. Board Members in Attendance: Dawn Lewis, Nancy Barnard, Laura Cottam Sajbel, Anna Di Carlo, Sarah Faust and Kimberly Taylor. Board Members Absent: Richard DePalma, Lisa Hugman and Nina Rinaldi. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Liana Kallivoka, Anthony Segura, Scott Grantham, Robynne Heymans, Steven Linnet, Thomas Rowlinson, Randy Scott, Atha Phillips, Liz Johnston and Sammi Curless. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the regular meeting of August 24, 2021were approved on Board Member Faust motion, Board Member Cottam Sajbel second on a 6-0 vote with Vice Chair DePalma and Board Members Hugman and Rinaldi absent and two vacancies. B. STAFF BRIEFING 1. Presentation on parkland dedication and overview of recent achievements in acquiring new parkland. Presentation material is available online at austintexas.gov/atxparkland and https://youtu.be/_m7dM94FSgw. Thomas Rowlinson and Robynne Heymans of the Parks and Recreation Department made a presentation and answered questions from the Board. The viewing of the Parkland Acquisitions video was taken up with Item B2. To ensure adequate time for discussion, Chair Lewis moved Item C1 to be heard after Item B1 and Item B2 was heard after Item C2. 2. Presentation regarding the implementation of the 2018 Bond Program. Steven Linett and Randy Scott of the Parks and Recreation Department made a presentation and answered questions from the Board. Page 1 of 2 C. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Planning Commission regarding the applicant's appeal of the Parkland Dedication Requirements for 403 East Koenig Lane (SP-2020-0419C; Koenig MF). Board Member Barnard made a motion to recommend to the Planning Commission to deny the applicant's request to exclusively pay fee in lieu of land dedication for Koenig Multifamily (SP-2020-0419C); Board Member Cottam Sajbel seconded the motion. The motion passed on a 6-0 vote with Vice Chair DePalma and Board Members Hugman and Rinaldi absent and two vacancies. 2. Presentation and discussion on the proposed 305 South Congress Avenue "Statesman" Planned Unit Development. Scott Grantham of the Parks and Recreation Department and Atha Phillips of the Watershed Protection Department made a presentation and answered questions from the Board. No action was taken on this item. 3. Discussion of potential Parks …
Zilker Cafe Conditional Use Permit Parks and Recreation Board Presentation Kimberly McNeeley, Director September 28, 2021 Summary: • Zilker Café renovations are complete, awaiting a food concessionaire to serve park patrons • A Conditional Use Permit is required to authorize the sale of beer/wine on land zoned “P” • The zoning of this defined portion of property from Public to Park and Recreation Services Special • The contemplation of beer/wine sales supported by previous actions including CCC, PARB & City Council via approval of the RFP process Board is an element to the process • While the PARB is not the sovereign/independent decision maker- a recommendation from the • The Planning Commission review anticipated on October 12, 2021 2 Clarifications perimeter, signage • Operational controls: 6’ non-climbable pool fence, defined vendor • Safety Measures in place: entry TABC licensed concession staff • Revenue generated is allocated to the COA General Fund 3 Pre-Solicitation Survey and Planning • Survey conducted in Spring 2015 prior to solicitation for Café issued What items would you like to be available? Responses included: • Beer, wine, whiskey, and alcohol. • Requests for a biergarten. Pre-Proposal Meeting RFP Close Date RFP Evaluation: Solicitation Timeline: Pre-Solicitation Meeting September 7, 2018 Concessions and Contract Committee Meeting: RFP Review/Committee Feedback RFP Published (including Committee Feedback) April 9, 2019 April 29, 2019 May 22, 2019 June 6, 2019 July 8, 2019 July 18, 2019 July 23, 2019 • Solicitation delayed due to building repairs schedule • Renewed solicitation process began in 2018 RFP Demo and Interviews: Top 2 Vendors Recommendation for Award Posted: Austin Finance Online Concessions and Contract Committee Meeting: Recommendation to PARB September 10, 2019 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting: Recommendation to City Council September 24, 2019 City Council Recommendation to Negotiate and Execute New Contract with Springfed LLC JV Contract Executed with Springfed LLC, JV October 3, 2019 October 18, 2019 4 Basic Contract Terms and Conditions • Contract Term: • Maintenance: Ten (10) years initial term; Extension with two (2) Five (5) years extension options • At its sole cost and expense, maintain a preventative maintenance program and make all regular and ordinary nonstructural building maintenance repairs • • • • Menu Selection: Includes options that are low in salt, sugar, saturated and trans fats; vegetarian and gluten-free; and include fruits and vegetables and whole grains • Has price points for healthy, nutritious foods that are …
CITY OF AUSTIN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SPICEWOOD SPRINGS ROAD REGIONAL MOBILITY IMPROVEMENTS Wastewater Rehabilitation in Critical Natural Resources CONNECTING YOU ALL AROUND AUSTIN Project Location / Background Critical Pipe Characteristics Critical Condition- A failure may impact health & safety Location Characteristics Erosion Hazard Zone Possible obstruction in pipe Pipe is in the bed of tributary of Bull Creek. Location Characteristics Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone according to City of Austin Golden-cheeked Warbler – Zone 1 Endangered Cave Species Habitat Karst – Zone 1 Critical Water Quality Zone BCCP zone Threatened Salamanders in creek 100 YR Floodplain 2 DETERIORATED CONCRETE PIPE (END OF SERVICE LIFE) Identified Needing Rehabilitation Approx. 779 LF 18” Concrete Pipe and Manholes (Built 1972) Cured-In-Place Pipe Rehabilitation – Approx. 779 LF 18” pipe to be rehabilitated – Use one manhole MH#40115 to insert liner and other manhole MH#40391 to capture liner – Minimal impact to Environment – Bypass pumping pipe to be routed through the top culvert to minimize impact to salamanders and traffic – Construction method eliminates the need for US Fish and Wildlife permit – Increase life of pipe with minimal disturbance to creek PROPOSED REPLACEMENT N NTS 3 PROJECT DETAILS Construction Cost Estimate $250,000 Area of Parkland needed for temporary use: 1,066 sq. ft. for work area. 6,138 sq. ft. for staging area Permitting Site Plan Development Permit, Temporary traffic control permit from TxDOT, Balcones Conservation Canyon Preserve, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. Design & Permitting Duration 6 months Construction Duration 2 weeks installation; One-month total construction time Construction Method Cured in place Rehabilitation Tree Impact Public Impact Trim trees for clearance Block section of Trail and parking lot while rehabilitating segment in Parkland and during spoils removal. 4
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 9/28/2021 M.O.U. # PARD 21-003 Greg Meszaros, P.E. Director, Austin Water Department Kimberly McNeeley, CPRP Director, Parks and Recreation Department TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Spicewood Springs Regional Mobility Improvements DATE: Austin Water is allowed to use the parkland located at Lower Bull Creek Greenbelt (7806 N Capital of Texas Hwy) as part of the work site for the above referenced project, as indicated in Attachment “A” (Location Map). The parkland is to be used for Temporary Use only. The requested area is: Temporary Use (Work Area): 1,066 sq. ft. = $333 Temporary Use (Staging Area): 6,138 sq. ft. = $1,918 Total Mitigation Value = $2,251 Austin Water is in agreement to provide the following 6-inch cement-treated base course at the north gravel parking lot at 5300 ½ Old Spicewood Springs Road, as mitigation in return for the temporary use of the parkland. The area of the restoration is 5,151 sq. ft., and is located adjacent to the existing concrete driveway. This area will be used for staging during the proposed project (see Attachment “B” Mitigation Area). No other mitigation is required. Subgrade Preparations = $1,502 6-Inch Cement Treated Base Course = $4,730 Total Park Value of Improvements = $6,232 The estimated Project Start Date is January 2023 The estimated duration of the parkland use is 30 Calendar Days. Estimated Date of Final Completion (Restoration complete and accepted by Environmental Inspector and PARD; Parkland open for Public Use) is February 2023 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 “C” of this M.O.U. Austin Water Point of Contact is: Ron Crane, P.E. Phone Number: 512-972-0260 1 of 2 Phone Number: 512-974-3418 Public Works Department Point of Contact is: Grishma Shah, P.E. Parks and Recreation Department Point of Contact is: Gregory Montes Phone Number: 512-974-9458 Parks & Recreation Board: 9-28-2021 ____________________________________________________________ Kimberly McNeeley, CPRP Director, Parks and Recreation Department CONCURRENCE ____________________________________________________________ Greg Meszaros, P.E. Director, Austin Water Date Date Attachments: A (Mitigation Calculation Worksheet) B (Mitigation Area) C (Location Map) 2 of 2 ATTACHMENT "A" - M.O.U. MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET - SUMMARY Calculated Fee Project: Spicewood Springs Regional Mobility Improvements - AW MOU # 21-003 Temporary Use - Residential Work …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department PUD Amendment 305 S. Congress “Statesman” (C814-89-0003.02) Parks and Recreation Board September 2021 Scott Grantham Principal Planner Parks and Recreation Department Overview • Consider a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment; evaluate superiority with regard to Parks • PUD Site – context and proposals • Suggested categories • Land Requirements (Deeded Land, Easements) • Park Development (Park Plan, Park Investment) • Triggering / Phasing • Circulation (Trail, Access) • Water (drainage, water quality ponds) • Parks and Recreation Board action 2 4 3 4 Land Requirements 5 6 7 Blue: Inundated Land: 0% Red: CWQZ: 50% Green: Unencumbered: 100% Purple: Easement: 50% 8 Unencumbered Land (Full Credit) Encumbered Land (e.g. CWQZ) (Half Credit) Inundated Land (Zero Credit) Fully Deeded Land Proposed Easements (Half Credit) Total (Fully Deeded and Easement) Total Site Gross Percentage Credited Percentage Acres Factor Credit 1 0.5 0 0.5 1.44 4.23 1.11 6.78 1.59 8.37 18.86 44.4% 23.1% * Recommend deeded land have no programming conditions written into deed 1.44 2.12 0 3.55 0.80 4.35 9 Park Development 10 11 12 Investments of other PUDs • Austin Green: $100 + per unit; not including other minimum improvements obligated by PUD - urban trails, environmental restoration, grading, etc., (approximately $100 million). • Camelback: specific park details in PUD, minimum investment is $1.5 million. Allowed a maximum of 200 units, which breaks down to $7,500 per unit. 13 Page from South Central Waterfront Vision Framework. 14 Triggering / Phasing 15 16 Circulation 17 18 19 20 Water 21 22 23 Related Items • South Central Waterfront Vision Plan – approved vision plan, lacks accompanying zoning which would allow for vision • Austin Economic Development Corporation – could take on role in implementing vision • Tax Implement Financing (TIF), financing tool which could be used • Project Connect – parkland taking would be handled similarly to other park areas (e.g. Auditorium Shores) • HOWEVER – PUD is zoning and has regulatory authority regardless of entity that is building or how financing occurs 24 PARD recommends and finds PUD Amendment superior, only with the following conditions (next 3 slides) 25 Land Dedication Dedicate by deed as public parkland at least 6.78 acres along Lady Bird Lake. Remove from deed any conditions regarding park programming Dedicate by park easement, granting public access at least 1.59 acres of plazas and connections; this will need to increase to include all …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD September 28, 2021 – 6:00pm City Hall Boards and Commissions Room, Room 1101 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS: Vacant (D-3) Dawn Lewis (D-10), Chair Richard DePalma (Mayor), Vice Chair Vacant (D-4) Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Anna L. Di Carlo (D-2) Sarah Faust (D-5) Lisa Hugman (D-6) AGENDA Nancy Barnard (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board special called meeting of September 14, 2021. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Planning Commission related to a Conditional Use Permit for the sale of wine and beer at the Zilker Cafe. (SD23 Outcomes – Health and Environment) Presenter(s): Kimberly McNeeley, Director, Parks and Recreation Department 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Director for approval of Temporary Use Work and Staging Area (7,204 sq. ft.), not to exceed 30 Calendar Days on parkland located at Lower Bull Creek Greenbelt (7806 N Capital of Texas Hwy). Total Mitigation Value is $2,251. (SD23 Outcomes – Government that Works for All) Presenter(s): Gregory Montes, Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Department; Grishma Shah, Engineer, Public Works Department Page 1 of 2 3. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Planning Commission related to the superiority of the 305 S. Congress "Statesman" PUD Amendment as it relates to parks. (PARD Long Range Plan Strategies – Relief from Urban Life, Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All; SD23 Outcomes – Health and Environment) Presenter(s): Scott Grantham, Principal Planner, Parks and Recreation Department. 4. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Director supporting the naming of the ballfield at Oswald A.B. Cantu/Pan American Neighborhood Park in honor of Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran. (SD23 Outcomes – Health and Environment) Presenter(s): Kimberly McNeeley, Director, Parks and Recreation Department C. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS 1. Update from Zilker Park Vision Plan Working Group. (Lewis, …
2016 PLAN vs 2020 MODIFIED PLAN 2016 SCW Plan 2020 Modified SCW Plan DRAFT | October 19, 2020 DRAFT | October 19, 2020 2020 Modified Plan focuses on two properties - Statesman & Crockett. Combined, these two properties reflect 30 acres or roughly 30% of the properties in the SCW District. In the SCW Vision, these two properties contribute 65% of District’s Open Space through the Waterfront Park Sequence and Crockett Square; 70% of District’s New Streets - most notably extension of Barton Springs Road and accommodating the proposed alignment of CapMetro’s Blue Line; and 62% of Projected District Buildout. A fundamental difference between the 2016 Physical Framework and the 2020 Modified Physical Framework is in the location and alignment of future streets and the open space network on the two largest properties – colloquially known as the Statesman Site and the adjacent Crockett Property. R D T F A WAT ERFRONT PARK INT ERNAL ST REETS BARTON SPRINGS EXT ENSION CROCKET T SQUARE Barton Springs E Riverside S C o n g r e s s Statesman Property Crockett Property ENHANCED GREEN CONNECTOR T F ● A ● ● R D ● ● ● Block Structure reflects idealized district vision Barton Springs Alignment: ○ ○ 1.6 acres dedicated right-of-way, primarily on the “Crockett” property Requires co-development and City intervention and funding to complete as envisioned. Open Space Requirements (flexible layout): ○ Waterfront Park - 7.0 acres park ○ Plazas @ “Statesman” - 2.6 acres ○ Plaza @ “Crockett” - Crockett Square - 1.3 acre Block Structure follows the flexible guidelines laid out in the 2016 Plan and reflects on-the-ground realities Barton Springs Alignment: ○ 1.6 acres dedicated right-of-way, primarily on the “Statesman” property Open Space Requirements (flexible layout): ○ Waterfront Park - 7.0 acres - flexible layout ○ ○ ○ Plazas @ “Statesman” - 1.8 acres Plaza @ “Crockett” - Crockett Square - 1.6 acres Enhanced Green Connector @ “Crockett” - 0.6 acres The 2016 Physical Framework assumed a co-development of these two properties that would allow for the primary new collector street, East Barton Springs Road, to cross both properties but primarily built on the Crockett Property. According to the adopted SCW Plan in 2016, this new street and its location would have been facilitated by a recommended development corporation and funded through recommended tax-increment financing. Given that neither of these recommendations have been initiated, the 2016 recommended …
2016 PLAN vs 2020 MODIFIED PLAN 2016 SCW Plan 2020 Modified SCW Plan DRAFT | October 19, 2020 DRAFT | October 19, 2020 2020 Modified Plan focuses on two properties - Statesman & Crockett. Combined, these two properties reflect 30 acres or roughly 30% of the properties in the SCW District. In the SCW Vision, these two properties contribute 65% of District’s Open Space through the Waterfront Park Sequence and Crockett Square; 70% of District’s New Streets - most notably extension of Barton Springs Road and accommodating the proposed alignment of CapMetro’s Blue Line; and 62% of Projected District Buildout. A fundamental difference between the 2016 Physical Framework and the 2020 Modified Physical Framework is in the location and alignment of future streets and the open space network on the two largest properties – colloquially known as the Statesman Site and the adjacent Crockett Property. R D T F A WAT ERFRONT PARK INT ERNAL ST REETS BARTON SPRINGS EXT ENSION CROCKET T SQUARE Barton Springs E Riverside S C o n g r e s s Statesman Property Crockett Property ENHANCED GREEN CONNECTOR T F ● A ● ● R D ● ● ● Block Structure reflects idealized district vision Barton Springs Alignment: ○ ○ 1.6 acres dedicated right-of-way, primarily on the “Crockett” property Requires co-development and City intervention and funding to complete as envisioned. Open Space Requirements (flexible layout): ○ Waterfront Park - 7.0 acres park ○ Plazas @ “Statesman” - 2.6 acres ○ Plaza @ “Crockett” - Crockett Square - 1.3 acre Block Structure follows the flexible guidelines laid out in the 2016 Plan and reflects on-the-ground realities Barton Springs Alignment: ○ 1.6 acres dedicated right-of-way, primarily on the “Statesman” property Open Space Requirements (flexible layout): ○ Waterfront Park - 7.0 acres - flexible layout ○ ○ ○ Plazas @ “Statesman” - 1.8 acres Plaza @ “Crockett” - Crockett Square - 1.6 acres Enhanced Green Connector @ “Crockett” - 0.6 acres The 2016 Physical Framework assumed a co-development of these two properties that would allow for the primary new collector street, East Barton Springs Road, to cross both properties but primarily built on the Crockett Property. According to the adopted SCW Plan in 2016, this new street and its location would have been facilitated by a recommended development corporation and funded through recommended tax-increment financing. Given that neither of these recommendations have been initiated, the 2016 recommended …
DRAFT | October 19, 2020 DRAFT | October 19, 2020 2020 MODIFIED OPEN SPACES The SCW Framework Plan will add approximately 17 acres of open space to the South Central Waterfront. These new parks, plazas and trails serve as destinations for recreation as well as amenities for people who will live and work in the neighborhood. In addition, each park incorporates innovative strategies coordinated across the district to ensure that stormwater is managed and treated before flowing into Bouldin Creek and Lady Bird Lake. SCW Plan identifies four major open space opportunities that anchor the district’s public realm. The interconnected network of green streets and trails connect these open spaces. Code Major Open Spaces Acres Direct Costs* Indirect Costs Total Cost OS1 Waterfront Park & Plazas $33,048,700 $19,697,025 $52,745,725 Open Spaces make up 34% of the Physical Framework Infrastructure Costs at $85,250,220 T F $1,450,153 $864,291 $2,314,444 $5,596,072 $3,335,259 $8,931,331 $10,820,000 $6,448,720 $17,268,720 $2,500,000 $1,490,000 $3,990,000 TOTAL OPEN SPACE COSTS $85,250,220 A 5.22 8.79 0.58 1.6 0.17 R OS2 Green Connector OS3 Bouldin Creek Trail OS4 Crockett Square OS 5 Nightwing Plaza D T F A R D Executive Summary | Introduction | Physical Framework | Financial Framework | City Leadership | Appendices # Executive Summary | Introduction | Physical Framework | Financial Framework | City Leadership | Appendices #
South Central Waterfront Illustrative Vision Plan 2020 IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE > Modified SCW PLAN (The Big Shift) WATERFRONT PARK INTERNAL STREETS BARTON SPRINGS EXTENSION CROCKETT SQUARE E Riverside 2016 SCW Plan ● Block Structure reflects idealized district vision ● Barton Springs Alignment: ○ ○ ○ ○ Requires City Leadership to facilitate cooperation between two major property owners - Cox & Crockett Requires City Initiative and Public Funding to complete the construction Park & Pedestrian Plazas - 9.6 acres; flexible layout Crockett Square - 1 acre plaza; flexible layout + Green Connector ● Open Space Requirements: ● Block Structure follows the flexible guidelines laid out in the 2016 Plan and reflects on- 2020 Modified SCW Plan the-ground realities ● Barton Springs Alignment: follows property boundary between Cox & Crockett Barton Springs on Cox property consistent w/ 2019 PUD proposal ■ This shift requires Cox to dedicate ~1.6 acres to Barton Springs Rd. that would otherwise have been on Crockett ● Open Space Requirements: Key Open Spaces change slightly to accommodate the altered grid structure Cox Property requirement ~ 9 acres Park & Pedestrian Plazas Crockett Property - 1.3 acre plaza; flexible layout + Green Connector 17 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ CATALYST OPEN SPACES > Placemaking Anchors – The Heart of the Plan 5 2 3 4 1 1. East Bouldin Creek Trail @ the Texas School for the Deaf 2. Barton Springs "Nightwing" Plaza 3. Crockett Square 4. Moton Lane Green Connector 5. Park & Open Spaces @ Statesman site 20 2020 IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE > Multimodal Transportation Network 18 2020 IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE > 7 Street Classifications & 5 Catalyst Open Spaces 19 The SCW Physical Framework provides substantial increases in open space and connectivity for the distrct. 8% 18% 13% 26% Existing Proposed 8% 18% 13% 26% Existing Proposed proposed open space property lines existing open space SCW boundary new right-of-way existing right-of-way Open Space Size (ac) 1.Waterfront Park 2. Bouldin Creek 3. Crocket Plaza 4. Rain Gardens 9.6 6.6 1.8 Bat Viewing Pier Trails and Boardwalks Amphitheater Canopy Walk Terrace Cafe Bridge to One Texas Center Pavilion Deck & Cafe Water Quality Ponds Wetland Preserve Bus Shelter and Bouldin Creek Overlook Performative and Educational Wetland Green Lawn and Amphitheater Marketplace and Cafe Fountain Plaza and Splashpad 1.2 Rain Gardens Ground Floor Retail and Outdoor Seating Sculpture Enhanced Pedestrian and Bike Crossings Key Features Kayak Launch & Rentals Disc Golf Course …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Naming Proposal for Ballfield at Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/Pan Am Neighborhood Park Kimberly McNeeley, Director September 28, 2021 Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/ Pan American Neighborhood Park Located at 307 Chicon St., Austin, Texas 78702 5.235 Acres District 3 2 Neighborhood Park History Park established in 1955-1956 Home of the Oswald A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center Park Amenities playground, community garden and Tennis/Pickleball Courts Home of the Hillside Theater • Concert Series • Political Rally’s • Smaller Special Events 3 History of Nominee Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran Described as “…pillar of decency, leadership and service to his family, community and the city he loved” First Hispanic individual to play on the Austin High School football team (where he earned his nick name “Rabbit” Korean War Veteran – served in U.S. Navy on aircraft carrier USS Oriskany Owned Ciscos’ Bakery (East 6th and Chicon) which allowed him to generously donate to the East Austin Community • Youth Sports Sponsor • Adult Sports Sponsor • Cultural and political hub • Hosted fundraisers for families, friends, teams and causes 4 Community Support Naming application and application fee submitted to Parks and Recreation Department Petition with 932 Individuals signed a petition in support of naming ball field in honor of Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran The Cantu Family submitted letter of support Senator Gonzalo Barrientos submitted the application Council Member Renteria’s Office expressed support 5 Requested PARB Action Make a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Director supporting the naming of the ballfield at Oswald A.B. Cantu/Pan American Neighborhood Park in honor of Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran. 6 Questions
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Naming Proposal for Ballfield at Pan Am Neighborhood Park Kimberly McNeeley, Director September 28, 2021 Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/ Pan American Neighborhood Park Located at 307 Chicon St., Austin, Texas 78702 5.235 Acres District 3 2 Neighborhood Park History Park established in 1955-1956 Home of the Oswald A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center Park Amenities playground, community garden and Tennis/Pickleball Courts Home of the Hillside Theater • Concert Series • Political Rally’s • Smaller Special Events 3 History of Nominee Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran Described as “…pillar of decency, leadership and service to his family, community and the city he loved” First Hispanic individual to play on the Austin High School football team (where he earned his nick name “Rabbit” Korean War Veteran – served in U.S. Navy on aircraft carrier USS Oriskany Owned Rabbit’s Lounge (East 6th and Chicon) which allowed him to generously donate to the East Austin Community • Youth Sports Sponsor • Adult Sports Sponsor • Cultural and political hub • Hosted fundraisers for families, friends, teams and causes 4 Community Support Naming application and application fee submitted to Parks and Recreation Department. Petition with 932 Individuals signed a petition in support of naming ball field in honor of Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran The Cantu Family submitted letter of support Senator Gonzalo Barrientos submitted the application Council Member Renteria’s Office expressed support 5 Requested PARB Action Make a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Director supporting the naming of the ballfield at Oswald A.B. Cantu/Pan American Neighborhood Park in honor of Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran. 6 Questions Additional Information Additional Information
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD DIRECTOR’S REPORT DATE: September 2021 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS: Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB MACC) Phase 2 Improvements: The contract amendment with the Joint Venture, Miro Rivera Architects and Tatiana Bilbao Estudio, (JV MRA+TBE) has been executed and the project has officially entered the Design Phase. Preliminary design schemes will be presented virtually to the community at three separate meetings on September 21 and 22, and on October 2. The proposed design schemes complete the crescent shape of the building on both the north and south ends of the facility and incorporates a lake level. These three expanded building areas will allow for a full enclosure of the Zocalo with control points needed during ticketed events and special programming. The scheme also accounts for the full square footages outlined in the 2018 Council approved plan for Phase 2, and thus, doubles the programmable space. A proposed unobstructed strong visual connection to Lady Bird Lake will showcase this iconic facility. Site construction is anticipated to begin in late 2022 with a grand opening of the expanded and improved center in 2024. For more information or to request a copy of the schematic design presentation, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/MaccPhase2. October 2 meeting Zoom Registration. District 9 1 2 Civitan Neighborhood Park Soccer Mini-Pitch: In partnership with Austin FC and the U.S. Soccer Foundation, the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) anticipates creating a new soccer mini-pitch for the community at Civitan Neighborhood Park. The project is through the US Soccer Foundation’s Safe Places to Play program. Community feedback can be given online in English and Spanish through October 4. Project website: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/civitan-park-mini-pitch-project. Survey: English and Spanish. District 3 Zilker Metropolitan Park Vision Plan: As follow-up to Community Meeting #2 that focused on programming uses and priorities, the planning team seeks continued input via Community Survey #3 (open through 9/30). In addition to in-park surveying, tabling at events such as opening night of the Small Black Museum Artist Residency at the Carver (8/27), iVIVA Mexico! at the MACC (9/18) and Tones: Sounds of Asian America at the AARC (9/18) present further opportunities to diversify engagement and representation. The team provided a briefing to the Parks and Recreation Board on August 24 and will convene a second meeting with the project’s Parks Board Working Group on September 27. Additionally, through Citizen Communication at the meetings of African American Resource Advisory …
Recommend denial of Zilker Café CUP September 28, 2021 1 What is a Conditional Use Permit? • Allowed use within a zoning designation, not a permit to a vendor. Designates entire 6,500 square feet including seating area as appropriate for alcohol sales. • No expiration. • Staff not “entirely” clear how this could be undone; re-zoning process does not include PARB. • Zoning is about compatibility. 2 Safety experts oppose alcohol service at this location due to drowning risk • Dangerous swimming environment – current, low visibility, crowded; diving board • Drowning Prevention Coordinator Dell Children’s OPPOSED • ED of Colin’s Hope, anti-drowning organization OPPOSED • Texans for Safe and Drug-Free Youth OPPOSED • Barton Springs lifeguards OPPOSED • Additional burden on lifeguards. 3 Major Change at Zilker without Sufficient Community Input or Support • Changing 6- year history of café by creating “destination” through beer and wine sales is a decision being made separate and apart from Zilker Park Vision Plan. • No parking or ride share plan for new destination. • 2015 Community Survey: Question 6 “What would you LIKE to be available?” 425 responses; 20 of 425 (4.7%) include beer, beer and wine; or wine. 95.3% did not mention beer and wine. 2 requests for beer garden. 129 (30%) responses requested fresh juice, mostly in reference to juiceland or smoothies. • CUP Emails received: More than 193 against; 6 in favor; 550 petition signatures change.org. 4 No PARB discussion on fencing courtyard or alcohol sales until CUP. • CCC April 9, 2019 “need to get clarification” “researching alcohol and parks policy” • CCC September 10, 2019; PARB September 24, 2019; City Council October 3, 2019: NO DISCUSSION OF ALCOHOL • RFP Evaluation factors: no requirement for experience with beer and wine sales. • Fencing off seating area: no discussion. • No consideration of revenue estimates with and without. 5 No visibility to playground from cafe. • Not like Central Market or restaurant with playground: no line of sight from café to playground. • Play structure designed for pre-school age 2-5 years old. “Active adult supervision recommended.” Fire truck requires adult supervision. • Path between playground and café is heavily traveled by people going to and from area downstream of dam. • Alta’s café not applicable comparison because no swimming allowed. • P. Terry’s, Juiceland, Casa de Luz all alcohol-free successful locally owned restaurants nearby. 6 CUP is …
Parks and Recreation Board Date: Tuesday, September 28 Subject: 305 S. Congress Avenue PUD application Motion by: Laura Cottam Sajbel, District 9 Seconded by: RATIONALE: Whereas, the City of Austin recognizes the South Central Waterfront property as one of the few remaining locations near downtown that offers public access to Lady Bird Lake and Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, DRAFT Whereas, considerable time and effort from 2012-2015 was spent gathering input from stakeholders--neighborhoods, affordable housing proponents, environmentalists and watershed specialists, city staff from multiple departments, Austin Water, Economic Development, Austin Energy, transportation, consultants, and landowners—to envision the best use of this parcel for the residents of Austin, Whereas, the stakeholders crafted a beautiful, well-documented, and vetted Vision Plan, providing a signature public park and trail, which was approved by City Council in 2016, Whereas, the goals set for the South Central Waterfront include establishing a lively, attractive pedestrian environment; expanding open space and create great public places; and enhancing connections to and along the waterfront; Whereas, the City has appointed an Austin Economic Development Corporation, intended to guide development of this irreplaceable tract of land in the downtown area to benefit the public and the city, Whereas, the 305 S. Congress PUD Amendment is being requested ahead of the City’s implementation of South Central Waterfront rules and regulations, which are in the process of being codified, Whereas, the 305 S. Congress Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment application asks for a significant increase in entitlements for the developers yet gives back less (seven instead of nine acres) in the parkland dedication than prescribed by the City’s approved plan, Whereas, a PUD amendment must prove superiorities to the established goals and provide specific details about implementation of those superiorities to be approved, Whereas, the 305 S. Congress PUD Amendment has not responded to a number of key concerns from staff, Whereas, the 305 S. Congress PUD Amendment does not allow the city oversight or control over programming in the public parkland and the trail, Whereas, the 305 S. Congress PUD Amendment does not identify the trigger or timing of deeding parkland in a clear and precise manner, and could precipitate the closure of this land during construction, Therefore, be it resolved that the Parks & Recreation Board denies the superiority of the 305 S. Congress PUD Amendment, as proposed, because it is found to lack critical parkland superiorities. Be it further resolved that the …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD September 28, 2021 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 301 W. Second Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:06pm. Board Members in Attendance: Dawn Lewis, Richard DePalma, Nancy Barnard, Laura Cottam Sajbel, Sarah Faust, Nina Rinaldi and Kimberly Taylor. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Anna Di Carlo and Lisa Hugman. Board Member Di Carlo joined the meeting at 6:48pm. Board Member Hugman departed the meeting at approximately 8:15pm. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Liana Kallivoka, Lucas Massie, Suzanne Piper, Scott Grantham, Denisha Cox, Christina Bies, Gregory Montes, Grishma Shah, George Maldonado, Steven Prather, Jennifer Massie-Gore, David Hernandez, Ron Crane, Brent Bassett and Sammi Curless. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kevin Reinis – Austin Rowing Club update. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the special called meeting of September 14, 2021 were approved on Board Member Taylor motion, Board Member Faust second on a vote of 7-0 with Board Member Rinaldi abstaining, Board Member Di Carlo absent and two vacancies. Due to potential time constraints and the number of interested speakers, Chair Lewis moved Item B4 to be heard as the first New Business item. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Planning Commission related to a Conditional Use Permit for the sale of wine and beer at the Zilker Cafe. Board Member Faust made a motion that the Parks and Recreation Board recommend to the Planning Commission that the Conditional Use Permit for the sale of wine and beer at Zilker Café be denied and further move that the recommendation applies to any other City Council or Board that considers the item; Chair Lewis seconded the motion. The Page 1 of 4 motion passed on an 8-1 vote with two vacancies. Those voting aye were: Chair Lewis, Vice Chair DePalma, Board Members Barnard, Cottam Sajbel, Di Carlo, Faust, Hugman and Taylor. Those voting nay were Board Member Rinaldi. 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Director for approval of Temporary Use Work and Staging Area (7,204 sq. ft.), not to exceed 30 Calendar Days on parkland located at Lower Bull Creek Greenbelt (7806 N Capital of Texas Hwy). Total Mitigation Value is $2,251. Vice Chair DePalma made a motion to recommend to the …
