Special Called Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board - Special Called meeting will be held at the Permitting and Development Center located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD NOVEMBER 25, 2024 – 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. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. For remote participation, registration must be completed no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak, click here: https://forms.office.com/g/y6xM5af6BX or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974- 6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and may be allowed up to three (3) minutes to provide their comments. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Pedro Villalobos (D-2), Chair Kathryn Flowers (D-4), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Nicole Merritt (D-3) Stephanie Bazan (D-5) Cathleen Eady (D-6) VACANT (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Holly Reed (D-10) Lane Becker (Mayor) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of October 28, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and approve a letter of recognition for Council Member Alison Alter for her legacy of service to Austin's parks during her eight-year tenure as a City Council Member. (Sponsors: Reed, Taylor). Discussion and approve a letter of recognition for Council Member Leslie Pool for her legacy of service to Austin’s Parks during her ten-year tenure as City Council Member. (Sponsor: Villalobos, Flowers). Discussion and approve a letter of recognition for Council Member Mackenzie Kelly for her legacy of service to Austin’s Parks during her four-year tenure as City Council Member. (Sponsor: Eady, Reed). Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for Parks and Recreation and City Staff who provided critical maintenance to Barton Springs Pool in September 2024. (Sponsors: Villalobos, Flowers). (PARD Long Range Strategies: Park Access for All, Urban Public Spaces). Presenter(s): Lucas Massie, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Department. Page 1 of 2 2. 3. 4. 5. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to support the Bolm District Park Vision Plan. (Sponsors: Villalobos, Flowers). (PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Park Access for All, Program Alignment). Presenter(s): Charles Mabry, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. …
Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Bolm District Park Vision Plan Charles Mabry Project Manager, PARD Aaron Cooper Landscape Architecture Team Leader, Halff 11/25/2024 Context • 68.1 acres • Historically vacant or used for agricultural purposes • Purchased in 1972 by Capitol Aggregates • Capitol Aggregates left in 2008 • Sold to the City of Austin in 2013 2 Current Conditions ASPHALT SPOILS GAS LINE & EASEMENT AGGREGATE SPOILS INDUSTRIAL REMNANTS PREVIOUS LOCATION OF BRIDGE (ABUTMENTS REMAINING) 3 Schedule • May – September 2023 Site Analysis and Data Collection • October – December 2023 Community Engagement Round 1 • December 2023 – January 2024 Vision Plan Concept Options Development • January – March 2024 Community Engagement Round 2 • March – April 2024 Draft Vision Plan Concept Development • April – June 2024 Community Engagement Round 3 • July – September 2024 Vision Plan Report • October – November 2024 Approved 4 Community Engagement • Community Values Meeting (Oct 2023) Virtual and in-person meetings w/ community leaders and non-profits (18 participants) • Round 1 – Uncovering the Community Vision (Nov-Dec 2023) Virtual community meeting (56) 3 Pop-up meetings (85) Online survey (606) • Round 2 – Building Consensus (Jan-Mar 2024) Virtual community meeting (69) 4 Pop-up meetings (278) Online survey (982) • Round 3 – Confirming the Community Vision (Apr-Jun 2024) Virtual community meeting (56) 3 Pop-up meetings (279) Online survey (751) 5 Community Values 1. 2. Provide a variety of active, passive, natural, and cultural experiences and activities for a multi-generational and multi-cultural community. Preserve, enhance, and celebrate the parks existing natural features to allow park users to connect with nature. 3. Support accessibility to and within the park. 4. Develop the park as an environment that is both safe and respectful. 6 Additional Considerations • Long Range Plan • Site Inventory & Analysis • Comparable Park Study • Existing Parks System Analysis • Technical Advisory Group Meetings • Needs assessment • SITES Certification 7 Vision Plan 8 Activity Zones SPORTS ACTION SPORTS NATURE INTERACTION ACTIVE PLAY PASSIVE PLAY 9 Vehicular Circulation FUTURE CENTRAL MAINTENANCE COMPLEX POTENTIAL SHARED PARKING ACCESS PARKING STALLS PARK ROAD ACCESS 10 Pedestrian Circulation EXISTING SHARED USE PATH CONNECTION CONNECTION OTHER CONNECTIONS PAVED HIKE & BIKE TRAIL FUTURE TRAIL CONNECTION 11 Sports 4 PICKLEBALL COURTS 4 TENNIS COURTS 2 SPORTS FIELDS (SOCCER, FOOTBALL, BASEBALL, ETC.) MULTI-USE COURT SOCIAL GAMES (HORSESHOES, CORNHOLE, WASHERS, ETC.) 2 BASKETBALL COURTS …
DIRECTOR’S UPDATE Angela Means, Interim Director November 2024 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Ensure Parkland Offers Relief from Urban Life Natural Resources Updates Parkland Development Updates Parkland Development Updates: A U S T I N P A R K S A N D R E C R E A T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 1 Boyd Vance Theater at the George Washington Carver Cultural Center and Museum: The Boyd Vance Theater recently marked the successful completion of a significant renovation on November 16 coinciding with the premiere of the new documentary Haskell House and the Story of Clarksville. The extensive upgrades encompass the installation of new energy-efficient LED stage lighting, an enhanced audio and visual system, an upgraded stage rigging and fly cabling system, and improved backstage storage solutions. Additionally, the renovation includes the installation of a new dance room and theater stage flooring, as well as the modernization of the utility infrastructure. | District 1 George Washington Carver Museum Facility Expansion, Phase 1a & 1b: A series of community engagement meetings for Phase 1a & 1b of the George Washington Carver Museum Facility Expansion are scheduled through mid-January. The initial meetings will include an online “open house” on December 7 and an onsite open house on December 10. Attendance information will be distributed via a mailer, displayed on information panels at the facility, and posted on the project website. | District 1 Colony Park Pool: Construction on the Colony Park Pool began in May 2023 and is projected to achieve substantial completion in early December 2024. The new Community Pool, will serve the community year round. It features lap lanes, a water slide, a zero-entry activity pool, and new bathhouse facilities. The the new pool aligns with the objectives outlined in both the Aquatic Master Plan and the Colony Park District Park Master Plan. A soft opening is planned for January 2025, with the grand opening scheduled to coincide with the start of the swim season in 2025. | District 1 New lap pool filled at Colony Park District Park A U S T I N P A R K S A N D R E C R E A T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 2 Natural Resources Updates: Land Management Program Annual Update: The PARD Land Management Program experienced its most …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 2024 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 2024 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on October 28, 2024 at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas Chair Villalobos called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Pedro Villalobos, Kathryn Flowers, Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Cathleen Eady, Holly Reed. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Jennifer Franklin. Board Members Absent: Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Larry Akers - Hybrid Public Transit for Austin Cathy Cocco - Hybrid Public Transit for Austin Jerry Joe Benson - Sand Volleyball Facilities Laura Esparza - Daugherty Arts Center Rehabilitation Project Lucky Lemieux - Daugherty Arts Center Rehabilitation Project Malcom Yeatts - East Riverside Oltorf Combined Contact Team Ed Miller - East Riverside Oltorf Combined Contact Team Diana Prechter - Trail of Lights Contracts Aubrey Rudder - Austin Rowing Club APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of September 23, 2024. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of September 23, 2024 was approved on Chair Villalobos’ motion, Vice Chair Flowers’ second on a 7-0 vote with one vacancy. Board Members Merritt, Orme and Taylor absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for the Park Ranger Program for their work as ambassadors for Austin's park system that promote responsible recreation, cultivate stewardship, and conserve parks' cultural and natural resources for the benefit of our community. 2. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 2024 Amanda Ross, Natural Resources Division Manager, Parks and Recreation gave a presentation and answered questions on Scout the Dog, the number of full time Park Rangers and budgetary needs. The motion to approve letters of support for the Park Ranger Program for their work as ambassadors for Austin's park system that promote responsible recreation, cultivate stewardship, and conserve parks' cultural and natural resources for the benefit of our community was approved on Chair Villalobos’ motion, Vice Chair Flowers’ second on a 7-0 vote with one vacancy. Board Members Merritt, Orme and Taylor absent. 3. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve the permanent use and temporary use, not to exceed 420 days of parkland located at Salt Springs Neighborhood …
Aquatics Division Barton Springs Pool Repair Work November 25, 2024 1 Increasing Safe Access to Water • Is Mission Critical for PARD • How we do it • Recruitment & Training • Maintenance • Program Enrollment 2 Barton Spring Pool Brief History • Grouping of four Springs, 4th largest in Texas and used by Indigenous people for thousands of years • 1928 – Approval and work on the dam • 1930 – Sidewalks and retaining walls • 1947 – Bathhouse opens • 1969 – Recommendation of bypass • 1975 – Bypass tunnel built • 1997 - Salamander Protection • 1998 – SPLASH opened 3 Flooding • You can't tell the story of Austin without talking about flooding, and Barton Springs is no exception. • Over the years, major flooding events have occurred frequently, often threatening existing infrastructure and requiring repairs. • These recurring floods not only cause immediate damage but can also affect the long-term stability and integrity of our infrastructure. 4 Damage Discovered August 29, 2024 • During routine maintenance and cleaning, a small hole was discovered in the aging infrastructure, causing suction and creating potential entrapment conditions. • Pool entrapment is a life-threatening hazard where a person or object can become stuck in the suction of a pool, most commonly a drain. • For public safety, Barton Springs Pool was immediately closed and PARD began working with Watershed Protection to develop a repair plan. 5 Damages on August 31, 2024 • Within two days, the small holes had merged into one larger hole as the suction continued to erode the aging infrastructure. • Efforts to patch the hole and safely reopen the pool using past methods were unsuccessful. • Numerous unforeseen complications made this repair process more challenging than anticipated. 6 Identified Challenges & Solutions Salamander Protection Water levels and damage location Limited access inside the pool Materials used for repair Reopen as soon as possible 8 9 Getting to Work Under the management of Watershed Protection, the contractor began mobilization on September 13 and completed the work by September 14. A concrete plug was installed in the pipe from Dog Beach up through the dam, providing a long-term solution that effectively eliminates the risk of recurrence. Barton Springs remained closed for a few additional days to allow the concrete to fully cure. During that time, PARD also took the opportunity to re-sod areas of the south side …
City of Austin PARD Easements IH-35 CapEx Central – AW Relocations City of Austin Adewale Odufuye, P.E. Stacey Gould, P.E. November 25, 2024 AGENDA • Overall Project Summary • Waterline (WL) Easements North and South of Lady Bird Lake • Wastewater Line (WWL) Easement North of Lady Bird Lake • Summary of Requested Easements 2 OVERALL PROJECT SUMMARY • The objective of this project is to ensure Austin Water customers have a reliable water system that is both accessible and maintainable in the future as part of the overall IH-35 Capital Express Central improvements. • Proposed Water and Wastewater within PARD Easements →245 LF of 24” WL along East Avenue east of IH-35 →335 LF of 24” WL along East Avenue west of IH-35 →375 LF of 24” WL with the Norwood Dog Park →245 LF of 48” WWL with parkland to the north of Nash Hernandez 3 LBL WATERLINE CROSSING • There is not an existing waterline crossing of LBL along IH-35 • The TxDOT LBL project is providing AW the opportunity to install a 24” WL attached to the proposed west pedestrian bridge to provide better system resiliency. The addition of the 24” lake crossing requires connecting to the existing water line on either side of the bridge. 4 PROPOSED LBL 24” WL CROSSING Existing Proposed 5 EXISTING WATER SYSTEM 24” WL Crossing • Primarily 1953 and 1954 installation • 6” – 24” diameter →Size limitations →Does not meet current Utility Criteria Manual standards • 24” crossing provides water from the west to the east 6 PROPOSED IH-35 EXPANSION • Removal of 24” WL crossings →Existing WL elevation 456 →Proposed main lane elevation = 435 7 WL ALIGNMENT OPTION – CESAR CHAVEZ ST CROSSING • Due to the depressed main lanes proposed by the IH-35 expansion, a proposed 24” WL crossing near Cesar Chavez St would be approximately 70 feet deep →Construction challenges – particularly adequate workspace →Expensive construction methodology →Difficult to access for future maintenance and repairs →Does not provide connection to 24” WL crossing Lady Bird Lake without extension to East Avenue 8 WL ALIGNMENT CROSSING ALTERNATIVES SOUTH OF LAMBIE ST • Lambie Street →The proposed wastewater tunnel crossing will follow this alignment and will not allow for a 24” WL • Clermont Ave Crossing →Construction challenges and highway closures • Difficult to access for future maintenance and repairs • Does not provide connection to 24” …
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 FDU #: 3920 2207 6642, 4570 2307 6843; Project I.D.: 3212.162 Angela Means Interim Director, Parks and Recreation Department Shay Ralls Roalson P.E. M.O.U. # PARD 24-006 Director, Austin Water Department TO: FROM: SUBJECT: AW TxDOT IH-35 CapEx -Relocations DATE: Austin Water is allowed to use the parkland located at Norwood Tract at Town Lake Metro Park, Edward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach, and Waller Beach at Town Lake Metro Park as part of the work site for the above referenced project, as indicated in Attachment “B” (Location Map). The parkland is to be used for relocation of water and wastewater lines that are in conflict with the TxDOT IH-35 Capital Express Central project. The requested area(s) are: Parkland Waller Beach Metro Park Edward Rendon Sr. Metro Park Norwood Tract Metro Park TCAD Value per Square Foot $460 $200 $200 Area Required for Temporary Use (Square Feet) 7,767 3,746 4,592 16,105 Duration (days) Area Required for Permanent Use (Square Feet) Temporary Use Calculated Fee1 Permanent Use Calculated Fee2 396 396 572 6,135 6,462 5,239 17,836 $589,911 $988,398 $123,618 $452,340 $218,885 $932,414 $366,729 $1,807,468 Total: $2,739,882 [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. Total Mitigation Fees to be transferred to PARD: $2,739,882 The estimated Project Start Date is October 2025 The estimated duration of the parkland use is 968 Calendar Days. Both Waller Beach Metro Park and Edward Rendon Sr. Metro Park durations will be concurrent. Estimated Date of Final Completion (Restoration complete and accepted by Environmental Inspector and PARD; Parkland open for Public Use) is October 2030. 1 of 2 Extension/modification of parkland use must receive prior written approval from PARD. Additional fees will be assessed at the same daily rate as indicated in Attachment A (mitigation worksheet). Austin Water is in agreement to provide the following mitigation in return for use of the parkland: Funds Transfer in the amount of $2,739,882 to be paid within 30 Calendar Days after execution of this Memorandum of Understanding. Austin Water Point of Contact is: Mueen Chowdhury, P.E. Phone Number: 972-0209 Capital Delivery Services Point of Contact is: Adewale Odufuye, P.E. Phone Number: 974-7119 PARD Point of Contact is: …
ATTACHMENT "A" - MOU MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET - SUMMARY Project: TxDOT IH 35 Central WL Relocation MOU # 24-006 Properties Waller Beach Prop ID 188025 Festival Beach Prop ID 188233 Norwood Tract Prop ID 283008 TCAD Value per Square Foot $460.31 $200.00 $200.00 Area Required for Temporary Use (Square Feet) 7,767 3,746 4,592 Preliminary Annual Value or Requested Area 16,105 Adjusted Annual Value Monthly Value Duration (days) Daily Temporary Use Rate $3,575,219 $749,200 $918,399 $536,283 $112,380 $137,760 $44,690 $9,365 $11,480 396 396 572 $1,490 $312 $383 Temporary Use Calculated Fee1 $589,911 $123,618 $218,885 $932,414
LOCATION MAP Y P X C E A P O M CESAR CHAVEZ. IH 5 3 - L A D Y B I R D L A K E PROJECT LOCATION R I V E R S I D E D R B E N W HIT E B O U L E V A R D COA GRID: J18, J19, J20, J21, J22 LOCATION MAP MAPSCO: MAP 615B, 615F, 615K, 615P, 615S, 615T, 615W, 645A, 645E N.T.S. PROJECT LOCATION
Williamson Creek Interceptor Parks and Recreation Board Steven Vargas, PE Austin Water Monday, November 25, 2024 Project Overview The Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor project consists of over 18,800 linear feet of 72-inch diameter gravity wastewater interceptor installed using a two-pass tunneling method. Project drivers: • increase capacity • replace aging infrastructure • reduce the potential for future sanitary sewer overflows to protect the environment 2 Challenges with the Current Interceptor Size, age, and condition of the existing pipelines make the system susceptible to sewer overflows, particularly during rain events No existing odor control along interceptor 3 Major Project Components Excavation of 18,800 LF of tunnel, ranging from 20 to 90 ft below grade, entirely outside of the Erosion Hazard Zone Installation of 18,600 LF of 72-inch and 200 LF of 84-inch corrosion resistant fiberglass pipe with grouted annulus 6 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Shafts 10 connection shafts to allow for connections of the existing collection system to the tunnel 1 downstream connection shaft on the existing 84-inch Williamson Creek Tunnel near the intersection of William Cannon Dr & S Pleasant Valley Rd 4 5 Additional Project Components Installation of 22 local pipeline reconnections via open cut (5,400 LF of 8” to 48”) and jack and bore (2,500 LF of 12” to 54”) construction methods Removal and abandonment of existing wastewater pipelines and manholes in the creek New biological odor control facility and associated rain gardens designed for future trailhead parking lot Cured-in-Place (CIPP) pipeline rehabilitation of 2,700 LF of existing 36” diameter concrete pipe Extensive environmental site restoration (native seeding, tree plantings, etc.) 6 Routing Requirements 18 different alignments evaluated via scoring matrix 22 environmental constraints considered 7 ROUTING REQUIREMENTS 8 Creek Restoration – WPD Partner Project received Environmental Commission approval on September 18, 2024 Exposed manholes and encased pipe in creek to be abandoned and removed Locations individually evaluated for least environmental impact and most creek stabilization 9 Odor Control and Trailhead Access – PARD Partner Odor control facility to reduce odors Oversized rain gardens for future trailhead parking and access Concrete paved access instead of gravel 10 Expanding Greenbelt and Trails Access – PARD Partner 3 acres of acquired properties necessary for temporary workspace areas, to be transferred to PARD after construction is completed. PARD …
S. 1st St - S. Congress (Package 3) Wasson Rd - Battle Bend (Package 1) IH-35 (Package 4) Stassney- Wagon Bend (Package 2) 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. # PARD 24-005 Angela Means Interim Director, Parks and Recreation Department Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E. Director, Austin Water TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor DATE: Austin Water is allowed to use the parkland located in the Williamson Creek Central and East Greenbelts, as part of the work site for the above referenced project, as indicated in Attachment “B” (Location Map). Project I.D.: 6943.031 Parkland TCAD Value per Square Foot Area Required for Temporary Use (Sq Ft) Duration (days)1 Area Required for Permanent Use (Sq Ft) Area Required for Permanent Use Access (Sq Ft) Area Required for Permanent Subterranean Use (Sq Ft) Temporary Use Calculated Fee2 Area Required for Permanent Use Access (Sq Ft)3 Subterranean Mitigation5 Permanent Use Calculated Fee4 $16 241,594 70-244 N/A 1,899 8,101 $345,615 $30,949 N/A $13,203 $35 5,014 104 11,882 N/A 87,901 $7,700 N/A $147,391 $311,536 $14 10,692 503-538 53,169 N/A 54,226 $33,240 N/A $265,261 $77,295 $17 131,425 69-538 74,141 8,758 106,985 $293,487 $146,859 $435,133 $179,398 388,725 139,192 10,657 257,213 $680,042 [1] Reference to specific duration days & daily temporary use rates per package, refer to duration tabs on Attachment A [2] Includes 15% rate of return for temporary uses [3] Includes adjustment for 100% substantial construction disturbance value based on limitations on future development for that portion of parkland (see tab for Disturbance Value Table) [4] Includes adjustment for 35% construction disturbance value based on limitations on future development for that portion of parkland (see tab for Disturbance Value Table) [5] Includes 10% construction disturbance for subterranean permanent use $177,808 $847,785 $581,432 Total: $2,287,068 Mitigation amount for use of parkland = $2,287,068 1 of 2 Phone Number: 512-972-0074 The estimated Project Start Date is April 2026. Estimated Date of Final Completion (Restoration complete and accepted by Environmental Inspector and PARD is December 2030. The mitigation fee will be paid within 30 calendar days following the execution of this Memorandum of Understanding. Extension/modification of parkland use must receive prior written approval from PARD. Additional fees will be assessed at the same daily rate as indicated in Attachment A (mitigation worksheet). Austin Water Point of Contact: Kane Wei …
ATTACHMENT "A" - MOU MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET - SUMMARY Project: Williamson Creek Interceptor MOU # 24-005 Parkland TCAD Value per Square Foot Area Required for Temporary Use (Square Feet) Area Required for Permanent Use (Square Feet) Area Required for Permanent Use Access (Square Feet) Area Required for Permanent Subterranean Use (Square Feet) Temporary Use Calculated Fee2 Area Required for Permanent Use Access (Square Feet)3 Permanent Use Calculated Fee4 Subterranean Mitigation5 S. 1st Street - S. Congress (Package 3) Wasson Rd - Battle Bend (Package 1) IH-35 (Package 4) Stassney-Wagon Bend (Package 2) $16 $35 $14 $17 N/A 11,882 53,169 74,141 139,192 1,899 N/A N/A 8,758 10,657 8,101 87,901 54,226 106,985 257,213 $345,615 $7,700 $33,240 $293,487 $680,042 $30,949 N/A N/A $146,859 $177,808 N/A $147,391 $265,261 $435,133 $847,785 Total: $13,203 $311,536 $77,295 $179,398 $581,432 $2,287,068 Duration (days)1 70-244 104 503-538 69-538 241,594 5,014 10,692 131,425 388,725 [1] Reference to specific duration days & daily temporary use rates per package, refer to duration tabs below [2] Includes 15% rate of return for temporary uses [3] Includes adjustment for 100% substantial construction disturbance value based on limitations on future development for that portion of parkland (see tab for Disturbance Value Table) [4] Includes adjustment for 35% construction disturbance value based on limitations on future development for that portion of parkland (see tab for Disturbance Value Table) [5] Includes 10% construction disturbance for subterranean permanent use
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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20241125-7 Date: November 25, 2024 Subject: IH-35 CapEx Central LBL AW Ch. 26 Motioned By: Kathryn Flowers Seconded By: Cathleen Eady Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends Austin City Council to approve 17,836 sq. ft. of permanent water and wastewater use and 16,105 sq. ft. of temporary use, not to exceed a total of 396 calendar days on parkland located at Edward Rendon Sr. Metro Park at Festival Beach, and Waller Beach at Town Lake Metro Park and 572 calendar days at Norwood Tract at Town Lake Metro Park. Total Mitigation to be paid by Austin Water is $2,739,882. Vote The motion to recommend to Austin City Council to approve 17,836 sq. ft. of permanent water and wastewater use and 16,105 sq. ft. of temporary use, not to exceed a total of 396 calendar days on parkland located at Edward Rendon Sr. Metro Park at Festival Beach, and Waller Beach at Town Lake Metro Park and 572 calendar days at Norwood Tract at Town Lake Metro Park. Total Mitigation to be paid by Austin Water is $2,739,882 was approved on Vice Chair Flowers’ motion, Board Member Eady’s second on an 6-0 vote with one vacancy. Board Member Reed abstaining. Board Member Franklin recusing. Board Members Villalobos and Orme absent. For: Kathryn Flowers, Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Cathleen Eady, Nicole Merritt, Kim Taylor. Against: None. Abstain: Holly Reed. Recuse: Jennifer Franklin. Absent: Pedro Villalobos and Shelby Orme. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Parks and Recreation Department.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20241125-8 November 25, 2024 Williamson Creek Interceptor Date: Subject: Motioned By: Kathryn Flowers Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends Austin City Council approve Permanent Wastewater Use (9.3 acres) and Temporary Use (8.9 acres), for a period not to exceed a total of 1,735 Calendar Days on parkland located at Williamson Creek Central and East Greenbelts. The total mitigation value for the use of parkland to be paid by Austin Water has been calculated at $2,287,068. Vote Seconded By: Jennifer Franklin The motion to recommend Austin City Council approve Permanent Wastewater Use (9.3 acres) and Temporary Use (8.9 acres), for a period not to exceed a total of 1,735 Calendar Days on parkland located at Williamson Creek Central and East Greenbelts. The total mitigation value for the use of parkland to be paid by Austin Water has been calculated at $2,287,068 was approved on Vice Chair Flowers’ motion, Board Member Franklin’s second on a 8-0 vote with one vacancy. Board Members Villalobos and Orme absent. Kathryn Flowers, Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Cathleen Eady, Jennifer Franklin, Nicole Merritt, Holly Reed, Kim Taylor. For: Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Pedro Villalobos, Shelby Orme. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Parks and Recreation Department. 1 of 1
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 15, 2024 – 12:00 PM CITY HALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference. 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. Kim Taylor (D-8) Holly Reed (D-10) CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Lane Becker (Mayor), Chair Pedro Villalobos (D-2) Nicole Merritt (D-3) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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 Contracts and Concessions Committee on September 20, 2023. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on the monthly Parks and Recreation Department contract report summarizing new and ongoing contract development that requires City Council approval and/or committee and board recommendations. (PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor II, Parks and Recreation Department. Page 1 of 2 1. 2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Presentation, discussion and refer to the Parks and Recreation Board a recommendation to approve the Parks and Recreation Board 2024 Annual Concession Report. (Sponsors: Becker, Villalobos) (PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Operational Efficiency, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): Karen Charles, Contract Management Specialist III; Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor II, Parks and Recreation Department. Discussion and approval of setting the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee 2025 regular meeting schedule. (Sponsors: Becker, Villalobos) 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 …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE convened in a SPECIAL CALLED meeting on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024, at 1183 CHESTNUT AVE in Austin, TX. Chair Becker called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE Meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Lane Becker. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nicole Merritt, Holly Reed (joined at 12:08 p.m.), Pedro Villalobos. Board Members Absent: Kim Taylor. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee on January 19, 2024. The minutes from the regular meeting of January 19, 2024, were approved on Chair Becker’s motion, Board Member Villalobos’ second, on a 3-0 vote. Board Member Reed off dais. Board Member Taylor absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on the monthly Parks and Recreation Department contract report summarizing new and ongoing contract development that requires City Council approval and/or committee and board recommendations Denisha Cox, Contracts Management Supervisor II, Parks and Recreation Department gave a briefing and answered clarifying questions on the reasoning for the extensions, whether the extension will come back to the Parks Board. 2. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 No action was taken on this item. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Presentation, discussion and refer to the Parks and Recreation Board a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve the inter local agreement between AISD and the City of Austin to provide culture and language revitalization programs. Michelle Rojas, Culture and Arts Education Manager, Parks and Recreation Department gave a presentation and answered questions on the reasoning for a one- year contract with five one-year extensions, the points of negotiation, and the impact to PARD budget. The motion to recommend to Austin City Council to approve the inter local agreement between AISD and the City of Austin to provide culture and language revitalization programs was approved on Board Member Villalobos’ motion, Board Member Reed’s second on a 4-0 vote. Board Member Taylor absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM None. Acting Chair Villalobos adjourned the meeting at 12:28 p.m. without objection. These minutes were approved at DATE Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee meeting on …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE 2025 MEETING SCHEDULE (3rd Friday every two months beginning in January at 12:00 p.m.) January 17, 2025 March 21, 2025 May 16, 2025 July 18, 2025 September 19, 2025 November 21, 2025
Parks and Recreation Department Contracts Under Development Concessions and Contracts Committee Nov-24 Contract/Project Contract Type Phase NCP S / NS CCC PARB Council Notes Watercraft Concession at Barton Creek Recreation Management System Software Interlocal Agreement with AISD/S.A.F.E. (Swimming and Fitness Education) Swim Concession P/D N TBD TBD TBD Services P/D NCP Feb-25 Feb-25 Mar-25 Interlocal P/D NCP NS Jan-25 Jan-25 Feb-25 S S Interlocal Agreement with AISD/ Go Project Interlocal P/D NA NS TBD TBD TBD PARD is awaiting further direction from Central Procurement and Real Estate Services regarding next steps in the procurement process. In the meantime, a contract extension for one-year with a one-year option was offered to the concessionaire to avoid a break in services. The new solicitation was released on September 16, 2024 and closed October 31, 2024. Eight responses were received. Those deemed responsive will be evaluated. Project SAFE is an aquatic safety education and swim training program provided to the Austin Independent School District by the City of Austin’s Aquatic Division. Each spring, students are invited to their nearby City of Austin-operated aquatic facility for a two-week long learn-to-swim session. Each day, participants will get an opportunity to engage in curriculums approved by the internationally recognized Starfish Aquatics Institute. It is the City's hope that participation in the program leads to greater water safety practices among the participants. At the conclusion of the program, registration information will be provided for students to continue their learning by participating in additional City of Austin Parks and Recreation programs. The City and AISD entered into an agreement in 2005 relating to an educational program known as the GO PROJECT that is a community-based transition program for students with disabilities who are 18-22 years of age and that enables students to move beyond the high school setting and finish their education in a college or work environment. The City provides facilities for AISD's use in providing such classes to the identified students and is interested in continuing to do this. As the current agreement in almost 20 years old, the City wants to revisit and refresh the agreement to better meet all needs. Interlocal ACC Welding Program Partnership Interlocal P/D NA NS TBD TBD TBD Creating a partnership with Austin Community College’s (ACC) welding program. This program will allow students to gain firsthand experience working with historical iron fencing dating back to the 19th century. LEGEND 11/13/2024 Contract/Project …
2024 ANNUAL CONCESSION REPORT Presented by Karen Charles and Denisha Cox Contracts and Concession Committee Meeting November 15, 2024 AUSTIN CITY CODE Austin City Code § 8-1-73 requires that on or before January 31st of each year, the director shall deliver a report to the Parks and Recreation Board and the Environmental Commission on the concessions granted under this division. The annual report, prepared under this section, shall include: • The name of each concession operating in Town Lake • An income and expenditure statement for each • The total number of watercrafts rented in Town Lake Metropolitan Park; concession; Metropolitan Park; and by a concession. • A statement describing any problems caused or created 2 Concessions Austin Rowing Club at Waller Creek Boathouse Butler Pitch and Putt EpicSUP Expedition School Lone Star Riverboat Cruises Rowing Dock Texas Rowing Center Zilker Café (temporarily closed) Zilker Eagle Railroad Zilker Park Boat Rentals 3 3 Contract Terms 4 FY24 Gross Sales, Expenditures, and Payments to the City s n o i l l i M $3.5 $3.0 $2.5 $2.0 $1.5 $1.0 $0.5 $0.0 Butler Pitch and Putt (Pecan Grove Golf Partners) EpicSUP Expedition School Lone Star Riverboats Rowing Dock Texas Rowing Center Gross Sales Reported Expenditures Payments $3,167,723 $1,087,331 $255,218 $346,788 $213,122 $42,302 $28,877 $12,986 $2,712 $1,111,905 $1,098,532 $91,995 $1,696,571 $1,226,323 $175,953 $2,453,441 $2,102,044 $359,170 Austin Rowing Club at Waller Creek Boathouse $3,387,564 $3,064,653 $12,000 Zilker Eagle $315,563 $268,229 $- Zilker Park Boat Rentals $976,444 $645,066 $92,985 5 $18,000,000 $16,000,000 $14,000,000 $12,000,000 $10,000,000 $8,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 $- Annual Gross Sales Since 2020 Total Gross Sales FY20 $6,722,615 FY21 $12,380,735 FY22 $15,994,081 FY23 $13,554,936 FY24 $13,482,808 6 6 Capital Improvements Butler Pitch and Putt – $93,894 • New well water pump • Seasonal tree maintenance • Sod/Turfgrass installation • Updates to the putting green drainage system • Metal roof installation over outdoor trellis structures Rowing Dock – $6,676 • Ground Improvements 7 Concessions Outside of Lady Bird Lake Permit Type Term Permits Issued Cost / Permit Revenue Commercial Use – Food or Other Specific Park Use Commercial Use – Fitness Trainers Commercial Use – Performing Artists Golf Concessions (4 golf courses) TOTAL REVENUE COLLECTED Six month Single day Six month Single day N/A 22 (7,120 attendees total) 62 29 N/A $500-$1500 $50 $50/trainer $20/sound $0.45/attendee $10 N/A $22,825 $4,434 $280 $497,829 $525,368 8 Parks and Recreation Board Recommendations Environmental Impact In new …
Contents 4 4 6 7 8 11 13 14 Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................................................. 1 Concession Locations ........................................................................................................................................................... 2 Concession Contracts ........................................................................................................................................................... 4 Contract Terms Solicitations and New Contracts Rowing Dock ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Zilker Café ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Contract Extensions Rowing Dock ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Austin Rowing Club at Waller Creek Boathouse ................................................................................................................ 6 EpicSUP/The Trail Conservancy .......................................................................................................................................... 7 Rowing Dock ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Zilker Park Boat Rentals...................................................................................................................................................... 8 Zilker Eagle ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Concession Sales, Payments, and Expenditures ................................................................................................................. 10 Expiring Contracts Other Contract Changes Revenue Share Payments Capital Improvements Public Benefit Butler Pitch and Putt ........................................................................................................................................................ 14 Rowing Dock ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Austin Rowing Club .......................................................................................................................................................... 15 Butler Pitch and Putt ........................................................................................................................................................ 15 EpicSUP............................................................................................................................................................................. 15 Expedition School ............................................................................................................................................................. 15 Lone Star Riverboat .......................................................................................................................................................... 16 Rowing Dock ..................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Texas Rowing Center ........................................................................................................................................................ 16 Zilker Park Boat Rentals.................................................................................................................................................... 17 Zilker Eagle ....................................................................................................................................................................... 17 i Concessions Outside of Town Lake Park ............................................................................................................................ 18 Parks and Recreation Board Recommendations ................................................................................................................ 19 Environmental Commission Recommendations ................................................................................................................. 19 Short-Term Permits Concessions at Golf Courses Toxic Algae and Extreme Heat Transportation Shuttles Public Benefit Watercraft Census New Concessions Carrying Capacity Zilker Eagle Update Appendix 1. Temporary Concessions and Commercial Use Report FY24 ............................................................................ 24 Temporary Concession Permits and Commercial Use Revenue for Temporary Concessions and Commercial Use Summary of Revenue for Temporary Concessions Temporary Concession Permits – Six Month and Single Day Targeted Concessions Commercial Use – Fitness Instructors and Instructor-Led Classes Performing Artists – Balloon Artist and Face Painting Appendix 2. Austin Lake Water Protection Plan and Marine Waste Information ............................................................... 27 18 18 20 20 20 20 23 23 23 24 24 24 25 25 26 26 ii Executive Summary The mission of the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is to inspire Austin to learn, play, protect and connect by creating diverse programs and experiences in sustainable natural spaces and public places. In carrying out its mission, PARD has established nine permanent concessions in Town Lake Park that provide recreation services. These services include rentals of canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs); rowing instruction and memberships; food and beverage sales; short-course golf; excursion boats; and a mini train. The concessions were established pursuant to City of Austin Code Section 8-1-71, which authorizes the director of the Parks and Recreation Department to allow a person to operate a food or beverage, rental, or service concession in Town Lake Park. Additionally, Section 8-1-73 requires that on or before January 31st of …
Austin Water Lake Water Protection Program Contact: Chuck Deatherage, Supervisor, Water Protection Program, 512.972.1076, Charles.Deatherage@austintexas.gov CITY REQUIREMENTS Austin Water requires excursion boats to comply with all state and federal laws. Currently, only three excursion boats with marine sanitation devices have been permitted for use on Lady Bird Lake: Lone Star, Lone Star Riverboat (PARD Town Lake concession) • • MV Nighthawk, Capital Cruises • MV Pride and Joy, Capital Cruises City ordinance (Chapter 6-5, Article 3, Division 2) governs watercraft with marine sanitation devices. Austin Water’s Lake Water Protection Program oversees compliance by requiring each excursion boat with an on-board toilet (marine sanitation device) and each boat pump-out facility used for removing sewage from any boat or watercraft to obtain annual permits. In each case, the owner or operator must apply for a permit and follow permit display requirements. • • Excursion Boat with Marine Sanitation Device Permit Application Boat Pump-Out Facility Permit Application The ordinance authorizes the director of Austin Water to “inspect any boat, shore facility or boat pump-out facility at any reasonable time to determine compliance” with city code. Per this ordinance, Austin Water inspects each boat annually and checks for compliance with pump-out regulations. Failure to comply with any part of these rules may result in enforcement action, including fines of up to $2,000 per violation per day. Annual permit applications include the date of the most recent inspection, whether the applicant passed the inspection, and information about the waste removal method and provider. STATE REQUIREMENTS All boats and boat pump-out facilities must additionally comply with State of Texas Clean Water Certification Program requirements, whether or not the requirement to obtain a permit applies. In addition, owners and operators of all boats, marinas and shore facilities must meet other requirements related to boat sewage and sanitation facilities, including those addressing design, installation, operation, discharge prohibitions, record-keeping and waste documentation. Austin Lake Water Protection Plan and Marine Waste information FY 2019 I certify that the information provided on this application is true and correct: Owner or Operator Print Name Owner or Operator Signature Date Office Use Only Application Info: Inspection Info: Received Date Application Complete? □ Yes □ No Inspection Passed? □ Yes □ No Date Inspector Initials If inspection failed, describe all violations noted and required corrective actions below: Permit Number Decal Number Permit Issued Date Permit Expiration Date Permit Info: Please forward the report to: …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on September 23, 2024 at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas Chair Villalobos called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Kathryn Flowers, Cathleen Eady, Nicole Merritt. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Jennifer Franklin, Shelby Orme, Holly Reed, Kim Taylor. Board Members Absent: Pedro Villalobos. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Diana Prechter – The Trail Conservancy Parkland Operation and Maintenance Agreement Liz Barhydt - Austin Rowing Club Laura Esparza - A3 Art Alliance Austin Phillip Thomas - The Expedition School Rowing Dock Bertha Rendon Delgado - The Expedition School Rowing Dock APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of August 26, 2024. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of August 26, 2024 was approved on Board Member Merritt’s motion, Board Member Reed’s second on a 9-0 vote with one vacancy. Chair Villalobos absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for the PARD Youth Development Program, including Totally Cool Totally ART, Roving Leaders Youth Outreach, and Teens in Leadership Training. Davin Bjornaas, Recreation Program Manager, Kelly Hasandras, Recreation Program Specialist, Brolyn Burrows, Recreation Program Specialist, and Demetrius Perry, Program Coordinator Gave a presentation and answered questions on opportunities for expanding and scaling these programs. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 The motion to approve letters of support for the PARD Youth Development Program, including Totally Cool Totally ART, Roving Leaders Youth Outreach, and Teens in Leadership Training was approved on Board Member Eady’s motion, Board Member Taylor’s second on a 9-0 vote with one vacancy. Chair Villalobos absent. 3. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve adoption of the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum Historic, Preservation, Expansion, and Unification Plan. Kim McKnight, Program Manager III, Parks and Recreation Department gave a presentation and answered questions on the number of unique attendees that attended information sessions, opportunities for cyclists to visit the UMLAUF, amount of PARD funding and tree impacts. The motion to recommend to Austin City Council to approve adoption of the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum Historic Preservation, Expansion …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD OCTOBER 28, 2024 – 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. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. For remote participation, registration must be completed no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak, click here: https://forms.office.com/g/LAUiZZvLWU or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and may be allowed up to three (3) minutes to provide their comments. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Pedro Villalobos (D-2), Chair Kathryn Flowers (D-4), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Nicole Merritt (D-3) Stephanie Bazan (D-5) Cathleen Eady (D-6) VACANT (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Holly Reed (D-10) Lane Becker (Mayor) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of September 23, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for the Park Ranger Program for their work as ambassadors for Austin's park system that promote responsible recreation, cultivate stewardship, and conserve parks' cultural and natural resources for the benefit of our community. (Sponsors: Villalobos, Flowers). (PARD Long Range Strategies: Park Access for All, Urban Public Spaces). Presenter(s): LeAnn Ishcomer, M.Ed, Park Ranger Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve the permanent use and temporary use, not to exceed 420 days of parkland located at Salt Springs Neighborhood Park, 6401 E. William Cannon Drive, total mitigation fee is $297,992. (Sponsors: Villalobos, Flowers). (PARD Long Range Strategies: Operational Efficiency). Presenter(s): Claudia Corsetti, Project Manager, Capital Delivery Services. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan as an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. (Sponsors: Villalobos, Flowers). Page 1 of 2 2. 3. 4. (PARD Long Range Strategies: Urban Public Spaces, Program Alignment). Presenter(s): Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department. Discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to complete an audit of the …
Springfield Lift Station Abandonment CIP No. 3168.125 Chapter 26 Application for Austin Water Infrastructure within Parkland at Onion Creek Metro Park & Marble Creek Greenbelt Parks and Recreation Board Meeting City Hall Chambers October 28th, 2024 “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 1 1 Agenda • Project Summary • Background • Route Evaluation • Parkland Impacts • Project Timeline • QA “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 2 Project Summary • To install a wastewater interceptor that will allow for the abandonment of an existing lift station • Approximately 3,400 linear feet of 36-in PVC wastewater line • 4 bore pits • Approximately 1,000 linear feet of trenchless construction • Approximately 2,400 linear feet of open cut “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 3 Background • Historic floods within the Onion Creek floodplain • Lift station currently lies more than 10 feet below the 100-year floodplain • Rapid redevelopment is expected resulting in significant increases in wastewater flows • No access during flood. Continued near-term operation of the lift station will require significant rehabilitation to elevate electrical equipment above the floodplain • Due to space constraints and costs, upgrading the lift station to meet future capacity requirements is not a practical solution “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 4 Route Evaluation • Option 1 (Red) • Greater area of parkland Require easements from outside entities In conflict with two petroleum pipelines • Option 2 (Yellow) Utilizes the city’s Right Of Way • Only city-owned land • • • “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 5 “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 6 “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 7 Minimizing Impacts to Parkland • Jack and Bore to preserve trees and prevent road closures - 0 heritage trees will be removed • Protective fencing will be used to prevent damage to nearby trees and natural areas • Contractor will follow a robust engineered design to prevent settlement and erosion • Abandoned lift station will be completely • All disturbed parkland will be restored and revegetated revegetated “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 8 Project Timeline • Design Phase Ends Summer 2024 • Bid/Award Phase Fall 2024 • Construction Phase Winter …
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 FDU #: 4480 2307 4788; Project I.D.: 3168.125 133,020 sq. ft. = $186,228 45,215 sq. ft. = $111,764 Angela Means Interim Director, Parks and Recreation Department Shay Ralls Roalson, P. E. M.O.U. # PARD 24-004 Director, Austin Water TO: FROM: SUBJECT: South Area Lift Station Improvements: Springfield Lift Station Abandonment DATES: Austin Water Department is allowed to use the parkland located at Salt Springs Neighborhood Park, 6401 E. William Cannon Dr. as part of the work site for the above referenced project, as indicated in Attachment “B” (Location Map). The parkland is to be used for Permanent and Temporary Use. The requested area is: Permanent Use: Temporary Use: Total Parkland Mitigation Amount = $297,992 Austin Water Department is in agreement to provide the following mitigation ($297,992) in return for use of the parkland after City Council has approved this request. The estimated Project Start Date is February 2025 The estimated duration of the parkland use is 420 Calendar Days. Estimated Date of Final Completion (Restoration complete and accepted by Environmental Inspector and PARD; Parkland open for Public Use) is March 2026. Extension/modification of parkland use must receive prior written approval from PARD. Additional fees may be required. Austin Water Department Point of Contact: Axton Vorpahl Phone Number: 512-974-2055 Capital Delivery Services Point of Contact: Claudia Corsetti Phone Number: 512-974-7205 PARD Point of Contact is: Gregory Montes Phone Number: 512-974-9458 1 of 2 Parks & Recreation Board: (Date) Council Approval: (Date) ____________________________________________________________ Angela Means Interim Director, Parks and Recreation Department CONCURRENCE ____________________________________________________________ Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E. Director, Austin Water Date Date Attachments: A (Mitigation Calculation Worksheet) B (Location Map) 2 of 2
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD | OCTOBER 28, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Planning Process HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Michelle Benavides Mary Jo Galindo*1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Julia Brookins* Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko 1 Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Ursula A. Carter Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Image sources: Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Images: Joe’s Bakery, home in Zilker neighborhood, detail from Music Listening Map by Amy Moreland Plan Goals 107 recommendations 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Make preservation more accessible 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Images, clockwise from top left: Juneteenth parade, unveiling of La Loteria mural, archaeological resources Image sources: The Austin Chronicle (two images), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support displacement prevention and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Engage new partners and audiences • Help community members access knowledge and resources • Support people doing the work: homeowners and tenants, crafts- people, commissioners, and staff Images, clockwise from top left: Protest at City Hall to preserve Edward Rendon Park (Chicano Park), door hanger in San Antonio, “Stories within Stories” project of the Austin Asian American Film Festival Image sources: Bertha Rendon Delgado, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Austin …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD 2025 MEETING SCHEDULE (4th Monday of each month, except May and December; and May 19th at 6:00 p.m.) January 27, 2025 February 24, 2025 March 24, 2025 April 28, 2025 May 19, 2025 June 23, 2025 July 28, 2025 August 25, 2025 September 22, 2025 October 27, 2025 November 24, 2025
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Shoal Creek Trail Parks and Recreation Board Briefing October 28, 2024 D’Anne Williams – Parks and Recreation Mike Kelly – Watershed Protection Cecily Foote – Transportation Public Works History wastewater line. procedure. • In May 2018 and again in May 2019, slope failures destroyed a section of park trail and • The slope failure impacted public and private property. • Following the collapse, the City explored stabilization options under an emergency procurement • In June 2019, the design Engineer submitted conceptual options to City staff. • In January 2020, potential work was halted due to insurance requirements, access limitations, and shifting priorities to public safety to minimize floodplain impacts and erosion damage to parkland. Site Photos Current City Priorities • Minimize flooding and erosion impacts of the landslide material to Lamar Blvd and Pease Park, respectively (Watershed Protection). • Maintain stabilization project on east bank to protect heritage trees and parkland. • Monitor floodplain impacts of landslide encroachment. • Establish trail on East side of Shoal Creek (Parks and Recreation). Constraints on Full-scale Stabilization of Landslide to re-establish trail on West Bank • Stabilizing the slope is a large, costly and complex project that carries considerable risks and uncertainties. • There continues to be movement in the soil mass and periodic rock fall. Lack of certainty on when/if slide material will be stable. • The floodplain in this area includes the roadway and private property on the east side of Lamar. Adding structures in this area could potentially have flood plain impacts. • Focusing efforts on this stretch of trail would decrease the ability to provide service to underserved areas of the City. Work to Date • New/replaced wastewater line • East creek bank stabilization • Reroute of storm drain system from Wooldridge Drive • Nature trail detour option built in 2021 • Repairs to the eastside creek wall, damaged during high rain events • Design and permit for east side sidewalk and urban trail improvements • Removal of Austin Energy guy wire obstructions • Construction of the Lamar sidewalk/trail completed October 25 Planned Trail Improvements • The Parks and Recreation Department has replaced the section of the Lamar sidewalk opposite of the slope failure area with an improved 12’ wide urban trail and sidewalk. • Urban Trails Plan, adopted in 2014 and updated in 2024, calls for replacing the Lamar sidewalk with a multi-use …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION YYYYMMDD-XXX Seconded By: Audit of City of Austin Baseball Field and Soccer Field Contracts Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation WHEREAS, the City of Austin is committed to providing equitable access to public recreational spaces, including baseball and soccer fields, to all residents; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department contracts with outside organizations for the management, maintenance, or usage of certain city-owned baseball and soccer fields; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to ensure transparency, accountability, and fair access to these recreational facilities, and to determine whether contractual obligations are being met by contracted organizations; Therefore, the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board recommends to Austin City Council: 1. An Audit of Contracts. The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department shall conduct or commission a comprehensive audit of all existing contracts between the City and external organizations that manage, maintain, or use city-owned baseball and soccer fields. This audit shall include: a. A detailed breakdown of the number of contracts currently in effect; b. Identification of the organizations or entities with which the City is contracting; and c. The start and end dates of each contract and any options for renewal or extension. 2. Information Regarding Community Access. The audit shall specifically assess the terms of each contract related to public and community access to the baseball and soccer fields, including: a. Whether the contract clearly specifies the level and schedule of access that the general public and community groups have to these facilities, as well as whether and how public notice regarding this access shall be made available to the public; b. Details as to how often and for how long the fields are available for community use versus reserved for the contracted organization’s activities; and c. Whether the contracted organizations are adhering to these terms regarding public access and awareness and, if not, to what extent and in what ways access has been restricted. 3. Data on Compliance and Enforcement. The audit shall examine: a. The terms and conditions in each contract related to breaches of contract, including penalties or remedies for non-compliance by the contracted organization; and b. Any procedures for terminating contracts in the event of material breach or failure to comply with the agreed-upon terms, especially those related to community access. 1 of 2 Vote For: Against: Abstain: Absent: Attest: [Staff or board …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD 2025 MEETING SCHEDULE (4th Monday of each month, except May and December; and May 19th at 6:00 p.m.) January 27, 2025 February 24, 2025 March 24, 2025 April 28, 2025 May 19, 2025 June 23, 2025 July 28, 2025 August 25, 2025 September 22, 2025 October 27, 2025 November 24, 2025
DIRECTOR’S UPDATE Angela Means, Interim Director October 2024 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Ensure Parkland Offers Relief from Urban Life Natural Resources Updates Parkland Development Updates Parkland Development Updates: Rosewood Playground Replacement: PARD is collaborating with the Austin Parks Foundation to renovate the playground at Rosewood Neighborhood Park. The current playscape features swings and a small ship-themed play structure, but it offers limited shade and play value for visitors. The project team is dedicated to developing a replacement plan that reflects the community’s preferences, adheres to park standards, and takes into account the environmental characteristics of the site. Currently, the project is in the Community Engagement phase, with the first public survey having closed on September 6. | District 1 A U S T I N P A R K S A N D R E C R E A T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 2018 General Obligation Bond Program Proposition C - Parks and Recreation Update: Total Authorized Funding: $149 million Amount Spent: $93.1 million (62.5% of the authorized budget) Amount Under Contract: $10.8 million (7.3%) Funds Assigned to Ongoing Projects: $31.5 million (21.1%) Active Construction Projects: Colony Park and Givens Pools: Construction started in May 2023, with substantial completion anticipated by November 2024. | District 1 Violet Crown Trail Connection: A 1.7-mile segment linking Circle C Metro Park to the Veloway began construction in October 2023 and is scheduled to open to the public on November 9. | District 8 Parque Zaragoza Bathroom Renovation: Construction began in February and is expected to be completed in early 2025. | District 3 Oertli Neighborhood Park: Construction started in November 2023, with a soft opening expected in early November 2024 and a ribbon-cutting event tentatively scheduled for late November 2024. | District 4 Brownie Neighborhood Park: Construction started in December 2022, with completion anticipated in fall 2024. | District 4 ADA Accessibility Improvements at “Gus” L. Garcia Recreation Center: These improvements are currently underway, with completion expected by the end of 2024. | District 4 A U S T I N P A R K S A N D R E C R E A T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Projects In Permitting/Bid: Beverly Sheffield Northwest and Montopolis Pool Renovations: Both projects are in the permitting stage, with construction expected to begin by the …
Minutes for the second meeting of the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board (PARB) Baseball Field Working Group Tuesday October 22, 2024 Present: Lane Becker (PARB board member), Stephanie Bazan (PARB board member), Joel Manzo (Austin Sandlot Baseball), Christa McCarthy (Division Manager, City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department) Absent: Tyler Sneed (Austin Sandlot Baseball) The meeting began at 7:03PM CDT, October 22, 2024. Summary The meeting focused on drafting a recommendation for an audit of sports fields contracts, reviewing recent work by the city to address access, equity, and maintenance issues in youth sports, and planning future discussions to refine recommendations and integrate community feedback. Discussion on Agenda and Task Delegation ● Lane Becker proposes an open agenda that can be modified by all participants. ○ Lane Becker will discuss a potential recommendation to put forth at the next ○ Christa McCarthy will talk about her relevant recent work and potential future PARB meeting. tasks. ○ The Working Group will discuss next steps. ● Lane Becker is interested in hearing Christa McCarthy's perspective on what would be most useful from this Working Group for her work as Division Manager at the City of Austin. Discussion on Putting Forth a Recommendation at the Next Parks Board Meeting ● Lane Becker discusses work he did prior to the meeting with Board Chair Villalobos on the substance of a potential recommendation for an audit of the contracts that support sports fields to present at the PARB meeting happening the following week. ○ The recommendation draft focuses on auditing areas of concern. ○ Christa McCarthy inquires if the audit relates to baseball or soccer. Lane Becker confirms it involves both, focusing on similar issues with their fields. ○ The audit aims to gather additional information that can be used by the Working Group to draft its final recommendation in the coming months. ○ Stephanie Bazan suggests aligning audit questions with previous Council discussions to strengthen the case. ○ The Working Group agrees such a recommendation would be beneficial to put forward. Presentation on Youth Sports Roundtables ● Christa McCarthy highlights the role of Youth Sports Organizations (YSOs) in utilizing parkland for community programs. ○ Christa McCarthy explains disparity in field maintenance due to different resource levels despite similar contractual obligations. ○ Christa highlights the difference between equality and equity in maintaining ○ Lane Becker acknowledges that organizations charge varying fees, affecting their …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20241028-3 October 28, 2024 Springfield Liftstation Abandonment Date: Subject: Motioned By: Pedro Villalobos Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends to Austin City Council to approve the permanent use and temporary use, not to exceed 420 days of parkland located at Salt Springs Neighborhood Park, 6401 E. William Cannon Drive, total mitigation fee is $297,992. Vote Seconded By: Kathryn Flowers The motion to recommend to Austin City Council to approve the permanent use and temporary use, not to exceed 420 days of parkland located at Salt Springs Neighborhood Park, 6401 E. William Cannon Drive, total mitigation fee is $297,992 was approved on Chair Villalobos’ motion, Vice Chair Flowers’ second on a 7-0 vote with one vacancy. Board Members Merritt, Orme and Taylor absent. Pedro Villalobos, Kathryn Flowers, Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Cathleen Eady, Jennifer Franklin, Holly Reed. Shelby Orme, Nicole Merritt, Kim Taylor. Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Parks and Recreation Department. For: None. None. Against: Abstain: Absent: Attest: Tim Dombeck
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20241028-4 October 28, 2024 Equity Based Preservation Plan Date: Subject: Motioned By: Kathryn Flowers Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends to Austin City Council to adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan as an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. Vote Seconded By: Stephanie Bazan The motion to recommend to Austin City Council to adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan as an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan was approved on Vice Chair Flowers’ motion, Board Member Bazan’s second on a 7-0 vote with one vacancy. Board Members Merritt, Orme and Taylor absent. Pedro Villalobos, Kathryn Flowers, Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Cathleen Eady, Jennifer Franklin, Holly Reed. Shelby Orme, Nicole Merritt, Kim Taylor. Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Parks and Recreation Department. For: None. None. Against: Abstain: Absent: Attest: Tim Dombeck
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20241028-5 October 28, 2024 Seconded By: Stephanie Bazan Audit of City of Austin Baseball Field and Soccer Field Contracts Date: Subject: Motioned By: Lane Becker Recommendation WHEREAS, the City of Austin is committed to providing equitable access to public recreational spaces, including baseball and soccer fields, to all residents; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department contracts with outside organizations for the management, maintenance, or usage of certain city-owned baseball and soccer fields; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to ensure transparency, accountability, and fair access to these recreational facilities, and to determine whether contractual obligations are being met by contracted organizations; Therefore, the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board recommends to Austin City Council: 1. An Audit of Contracts. The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department shall conduct or commission a comprehensive audit of all existing contracts between the City and external organizations that manage, maintain, or use city-owned baseball and soccer fields. This audit shall include: a. A detailed breakdown of the number of contracts currently in effect; b. Identification of the organizations or entities with which the City is contracting; and c. The start and end dates of each contract and any options for renewal or extension. 2. Information Regarding Community Access. The audit shall specifically assess the terms of each contract related to public and community access to the baseball and soccer fields, including: a. Whether the contract clearly specifies the level and schedule of access that the general public and community groups have to these facilities, as well as whether and how public notice regarding this access shall be made available to the public; b. Details as to how often and for how long the fields are available for community use versus reserved for the contracted organization’s activities; and c. Whether the contracted organizations are adhering to these terms regarding public access and awareness and, if not, to what extent and in what ways access has been restricted. 3. Data on Compliance and Enforcement. The audit shall examine: a. The terms and conditions in each contract related to breaches of contract, including penalties or remedies for non-compliance by the contracted organization; and b. Any procedures for terminating contracts in the event of material breach or failure to comply with the agreed-upon terms, especially those related to community access. 1 of 2 Vote The …
PARK RANGERS CITY OF AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Amanda Ross Natural Resources Division Manager October 28, 2024 Park Rangers are ambassadors for Austin's park system that promote responsible recreation, cultivate stewardship, and conserve parks' cultural and natural resources for the benefit of our entire community. 24 Full Time Park Rangers 10 hours a day/7 days a week Seasonal Park Ranger Program Park Ranger Cadet Program A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PARK RANGER • Providing friendly uniformed presence-hiking, biking in the parks • Helping park visitors enjoy parks by providing information about the park • Respond to needs in the parks • Bringing leave no trace education to areas of high impact and visitor concerns Park Rangers In The Field Infrastructure Recommendations- signage, security cameras, guidance on entry and exit points Voluntary Compliance Through Contact with Park Rangers Focused Programming In Concern Areas-Bark Rangers, Leave No Trace Programing Parking Tickets & Warnings Park Ranger Joint Efforts With Partners Including APD Educational Programs • Leave No Trace Programming • Park Ranger Cadets-Partnership with AISD • Bark Ranger • Junior Ranger Program • Monthly Public Hikes • Coffee with a Park Ranger • Career Days at Schools • Social media-FOLLOW US! Highlights of FY24 • Seasonal Park Ranger Program • Barton Springs Pool Support • Security Camera Pilot • Park Ranger Cadets Thank you Join a Park Ranger at Its My Park Day Saturday, November 2 Virginia Brown Rec Ctr/ Buttermilk Branch Greenbelt Kendra Page Neighborhood Park Stephenson Nature Preserve Pastor Edward Clarence Craig Jr. Neighborhood Park Blunn Creek Nature Preserve
