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Agenda

PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD April 25, 2022 – 6:00pm City Hall Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board will 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 call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6716 or Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS: Dawn Lewis (D-10), Chair Richard DePalma (Mayor), Vice Chair Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Anna L. Di Carlo (D-2) Patrick Moore (D-3) Vacant (D-4) 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 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of March 28, 2022. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation and discussion related to the community engagement and outreach efforts for Zilker metropolitan Park Vision Plan. (PARD Long Range Strategies – Urban Public Spaces, Operational Efficiency, Park Access for All; SD23 Outcomes – Health and Environment, Government that Works for All). Presenter(s): Gregory Montes, Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. Motion: Chair Lewis 2nd: Board Member Faust 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action on Zilker Park Re-Wilding plan. Presenter(s): Robin Rather, Vice President of Parks and Environment, and Gail Rothe, Zilker Neighborhood Association. Motion: Board Member Faust 2nd: Chair Lewis Page 1 of 2 3. Briefing on Dove Springs Health Facility. Presenter(s): Kymberly Maddox, Assistant Director for Administration, Austin Public Health. Motion: Board Member Di Carlo 2nd: Chair Lewis 4. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Parks and Recreation Department community engagement process. (PARD Long Range Strategies – Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All; SD23 Outcomes – Health & Environment, Culture & Lifelong Learning) Presenter(s): Suzanne Piper, Chief Administrative Officer and John Nixon, Communications & Engagement Manager, Parks and Recreation Department Motion: Board Member Faust 2nd: Chair Lewis 5. Briefing on the creation of a new parkland dedication ordinance for commercial developments, as described in this presentation and associated Study, for adoption by City Council. (PARD Long Range Strategies – Relief from Urban Life, Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All; SD23 Outcomes – Economic Opportunity & Affordability, Health & Environment, Culture & Lifelong learning, Mobility, Government that Works for All) Presenter(s): Randy Scott, Program Manager III, Robynne Heymans, Planner Sr., Thomas Rowlinson, Planner Principal, Parks and Recreation Department. Motion: Chair Lewis 2nd: Board Member Cottam-Sajbel 6. Election of the Chair and Vice-Chair to the Parks and Recreation Board, and committee appointments. Presenter(s): Dawn Lewis, Chair, Parks and Recreation Board. Motion: Chair Lewis 2nd: Vice-Chair De Palma C. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS 1. Update from South Central Waterfront Advisory Board. (Cottam-Sajbel) 2. Update from Joint Working Group with the Animal Advisory Commission. (Lewis, Barnard) 3. Update from Downtown Commission. (Taylor) 4. Update from Joint Sustainability Committee. (DePalma, Rinaldi) 5. Update from Zilker Par Vision Plan Working Group. (Lewis, DePalma, Faust, Taylor) D. DIRECTOR’S REPORT ON PROGRAM AND PROJECT UPDATES AND EVENTS E. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Tim Dombeck, with the Austin Parks and Recreation Department, at 512-974- 6716, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Parks and Recreation Board, please contact Tim Dombeck Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-974-6716. Page 2 of 2