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Agenda

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD JULY 25, 2022 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W. 2ND 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 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9), Chair Sarah Faust (D-5), Vice-Chair Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Anna Di Carlo (D-2) Patrick Moore (D-3) Kathryn Flowers (D-4) Lisa Hugman (D-6) Nancy Barnard (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Dawn Lewis (D-10) Richard DePalma (Mayor) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of June 27, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, discussion and possible action on the history of Waller Creek as it pertains to upcoming naming opportunities. (Cottam Sajbel) Presenter(s): Dr. Katherine Pace, Urban Environmental Historian and Dr. Ted Gordon, Founding Chair Department of African and African Diaspora Studies, University of Texas at Austin. Page 1 of 3 1. 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Where The Water Runs/Donde Corre El Agua community activated park project proposal for East Williamson Creek trailhead and greenbelt with the Dove Spring Community. (SD23 Strategies: Health & Environment, Culture & Lifelong Learning, Govt that Works for All; PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Urban Public Spaces, Park access for All). Presenter(s): Christine Chute Canul, Partnership Manager, Parks and Recreation, Frances Acuña, Go Austin Vamos Austin, Blanca Ortiz, Elena Rodriguez and Enedina Sánchez, E. Williamson Creek Adopters, Bjørn Sletto, School of Architecture at the university of Texas at Austin. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to Austin City Council on guidelines for making decisions about conditional use permits to allow for the sale of alcohol in Parks. (Cottam Sajbel, Di Carlo) Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation to approve the conditional use permit at Republic Square for the sale of alcohol. (SD23 Strategies: Health & Environment, Culture & Lifelong Learning, Govt that Works for All). Presentation discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation that Austin City Council authorize the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Lower Colorado River Authority for the installation, maintenance, and replacement of buoys to assist boaters in recognizing hazards on Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, Decker Lake, and the area surrounding Handcox Water treatment Plant on Lake Travis. (SD23 Strategies: Health & Environment, Safety, Govt that Works for All; PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Operation Efficiency, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): Gabrielle Restivo, Contract Management Specialist IV and Amanda Ross, Division Manager, Parks and Recreation. Presentation discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation that Austin City Council support an amendment to State Law to allow the City to dissolve the Perpetual Care Trust Fund and use the principal for general cemetery maintenance and capital improvements. (SD23 Strategies: Economic Opportunity & Affordability, Health & Environment, Govt that Works for All) Lucas Massie, Assistant Director and Tonja Walls-Davis, Division Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. Page 2 of 3 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation that Austin City Council approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25-1 to require parkland dedication for commercial developments. (SD23 Strategies: Economic Opportunity & Affordability, Health & Environment, Culture & Lifelong Learning, Mobility, Govt that Works for All; PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): Paul Books, Planner III, Robynne Heymans, Planner Sr. Thomas Rowlinson, Principal Planner; Randy Scott, Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. Discussion and possible action regarding an appointment to the Joint Sustainability Committee. Discussion and possible action regarding appointment to the Parks and Recreation Board Committees. Discussion and possible action regarding the Parks and Recreation Board Annual Internal Review Report. (Cottam Sajbel) WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from South Central Waterfront Advisory Board. (Cottam Sajbel) Update from Joint Working Group with the Animal Advisory Commission. (Lewis, Barnard) Update from Downtown Commission. (Taylor) Update from Joint Sustainability Committee. (DePalma) Update from Zilker Par Vision Plan Working Group. (Lewis, DePalma, Faust, Taylor) Update from Crime and Law Enforcement in Parks Working Group. (Lewis, Moore, Barnard) 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 at Parks and Recreation Department, at (512) 974-6716 Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Parks and Recreation Board, please contact Tim Dombeck at (512) 974-6716 Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Page 3 of 3