Briefing on: Parkland Dedication Requirements for Commercial Developments Parks and Recreation Board April 25, 2022 Paul Books, Planner III; Robynne Heymans, Planner Senior; Thomas Rowlinson, Principal Planner Randy Scott, Program Manager Austin Parks and Recreation Department Context - Chronology • On February 25, 2020, the Parks and Recreation Board passed Recommendation 20200225-B3, which included the provision that commercial developments be subject to parkland dedication requirements. February 2020 • On March 28, 2022, The Parks and Recreation Board reaffirmed its support to require parkland dedication for office, industrial, and commercial developments in Recommendation 20220328-B5. March 2022 • On April 7, 2022, City Council passed Resolution 20220407-042 directing City Staff to require parkland dedication for office, industrial and commercial developments. April 2022 Overview • Parkland dedication substantially advances a public interest in promoting the health, safety, and general welfare of Austinites. • The need for parkland is supported by the City Charter, the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, the PARD Long Range Plan, and Council Resolution 20091119-068 (establishing that parks be within walking distance of all Austinites). • Creating a new parkland dedication ordinance for office, retail, and industrial developments would better reflect the impacts of new development to the City's parks system. It would create opportunities for greenbelt and trail connections that are lost under today's requirements, and better serve Austin's growing workforce with recreational opportunities. 3 Applicability – Essential Nexus • Regulation must be related "both in nature and extent to the impact of a proposed development" (essential nexus, established in U.S. Supreme Court decision Nollan v. California Coastal Commission, 1987) • Growth in the commercial sector leads to increases in the City’s overall population and workforce, both users of the City’s parks system. • The National Recreation and Park Association has documented the role parks play in company locations and workforce growth. • By including commercial development into parkland dedication, the City would be able to better provide proportionate recreation services to the workforce near their places of employment. 4 Applicability – Rough Proportionality • Parkland level of service must • The estimated workforce occupying a account for the impact the workforce has on parks. The additional workforce that enters Austin affects the level of service goal. To maintain a consistent amount of parkland for Austin's 'service population' (residents + commuter workforce) new developments would need to provide 6.8 acres of new parkland per 1,000 people. new development thus sets …
Study of Parkland Dedication Requirements for Commercial Uses DRAFT April 25, 2022 Prepared by: Austin Parks and Recreation Department Mission: Inspire Austin to learn, play, protect and connect by creating diverse programs and experiences in sustainable natural spaces and public places --Study of Parkland Dedication Requirements for Commercial Uses-- This Study provides an overview of parkland dedication as it pertains to retail, industrial, and office uses, as directed by City Council in Resolution No. 20220407-042, passed unanimously on April 7, 2022. This Study, produced by the Parks and Recreation Department, outlines the applicability of creating a new Ordinance to require Parkland Dedication for commercial developments, and outlines the methodology behind such an Ordinance. This Study may be used as the basis for creating a Parkland Dedication Commercial Ordinance, for review and approval by City Council after a public and stakeholder engagement process. Purpose Parkland is an essential city service that affords well documented economic, recreational, physical, and mental health benefits to its users. The current Parkland Dedication Ordinance is a critical tool that allows the Parks and Recreation Department (The Department) to provide park service for the people of Austin in accordance with goals and mandates set forth in the City Charter, City Council Resolution 20091119-068, Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, and the PARD Long Range Plan. Parks provide recreational opportunities, create community, preserve the city’s character and natural resources, contribute to economic growth and tourism, increase transportation opportunities, and keep Austin beautiful. Parkland dedication requires new developments to adhere to the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan’s key goal of “Preserving Livability” by providing sufficient ample parkland in a rapidly densifying urban center and growing metropolitan area. On February 25, 2020, the Parks and Recreation Board passed Recommendation 20200225-B3, which included the provision that commercial developments be subject to parkland dedication requirements. On March 28, 2022, the Parks and Recreation Board reaffirmed its support to require parkland dedication for office, retail, and industrial developments in Recommendation 20220328-B5. Enacting this provision would better provide parkland to Austin’s growing workforce; currently, 58% of the workforce1 commutes from outside the city limits, and as such is not served by the existing Parkland Dedication Ordinance for residential and hotel/motel developments. Parkland dedication is paramount to fulfilling City Council Resolution 20091119-068, which establishes the goal that all residents be within walking distance of a park. This goal is defined by a park service area of ¼ mile …
RESOLUTION NO. 20220407-042 WHEREAS, the City Charter, Article V stresses the importance o f the provision o f parks and recreational facilities; and WHEREAS, provision of adequate parks and recreation facilities plays a major role in achieving the six key City goals established in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan: 1) Preserving Livability; 2) Expanding Transportation Choices; 3) Tackling the Ethnic Divide; 4) Protecting our Natural Resources; 5) Promoting Prosperity for All; and 6) Collaborating Regionally; and WHEREAS, parks provide recreational opportunities, create community, preserve the City , opportunities, and keep Austin beautiful; and s character and natural resources, increase transportation WHEREAS, park trails and greenbelts expand multi-modal access to transportation across the city; and WHEREAS, parkland provides relief from urban life, green space to those who do not have access to a yard, opportunities to gather and recreate, and numerous physical and mental health benefits; and WHEREAS, inve?ting in parkland in historically underserved areasis investing in the physical and mental wellbeing of those residents; and WHEREAS, Austinites have a strong connection to nature and consider the trails, greenways and parks 'a core part ofwhat makes Austin special'; and WHEREAS, Austin's parks help Austin attract high-tech industries, creative professionals, and local entrepreneurs alike; and Page 1 of 7 WHEREAS, parks are key to addressing regional challenges such as transportation, water resources, growth and development, climate change, environmental protection and economic prosperity; and WHEREAS, the St. David's Healthy Parks Plan for Travis, Bastrop and Caldwell counties confirms that parks are essential to public health for the Central Texas region and provides recommendations for expanding park service; and WHEREAS, the Parkland Dedication Ordinance helps the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) provide critical park service to the people of Austin in accordance with goals and mandates set forth in the City Charter, Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, the PARD Long Range Plan, and various Council resolutions; and WHEREAS, the City passed its first Parkland Dedication Ordinance in 1985, updated it in 2007 and again in 2016; and WHEREAS, in 1984, the Texas Supreme Court ruled parkland dedication to be constitutionally legal and regulating laws stipulate that parkland dedication requirements imposed on a developer should be "roughly proportional" to the increased demands of the proposed development on a city's park system; and WHEREAS, parkland dec?ication helps PARD to comply with Resolution ? No. 20091119-068 to provide parks within a walking distance of all of the people …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD DIRECTOR’S REPORT DATE: April 2022 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS: Zilker Metropolitan Park Vision Plan: With the close of Community Survey #5 on April 10, the Parks and Recreation Department (Department) and the consultant team are working to compile and analyze the input received on the plan's three draft concepts via survey data, comments, small group discussions, and pop-up events. This included engagement with resident councils of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA), Black Women Who Kayak, Coalition of Texans with Disabilities, and Zilker Park Collective Impact Working Group to name a few, as well as pop-ups at the Kite Festival and several Department Recreation Centers. The team met to discuss the plan concepts with the District 5 Council Office and will soon meet with the District 8 Council Office. Department outreach efforts to increase representation in all districts and to engage in conversations centered on equity and inclusion will continue, including further engagement with HACA, the Boys & Girls Club, and Austin Area Urban League. More information including the draft concepts and survey may be found on the project website at https://www.austintexas.gov/ZilkerVision Districts 5 and 8 Ridgeline Neighborhood Park: Virtual Community Engagement Meeting #2 took place on April 21, 2022, at 5:30 PM. The project team reviewed survey responses from Meeting #1 and presented an illustrative concept plan to the public. Staff had additional survey questions to engage the public on specific preferences for play equipment and amenities. The goal of this project is to provide visible and safe access to the park and install amenities that work within environmental constraints. The current lack of a street sidewalk and safe access to the park inhibits having an on-site outreach event. This project is funded through Parkland Dedication fees. https://www.austintexas.gov/RidgelinePark District 6 Current conditions at Ridgeline Neighborhood Park 1 Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Virtual Community Meeting: The DAC Replacement online event will be held on Monday, April 25 at 7 p.m. The project team will share the current status of the facility design and information on the Art in Public Places (AIPP) opportunities that will be made available through this bond-funded project. Virtual Community Meeting Monday, April 25, 7 p.m. Registration Link Facebook Livestream District 9 Pan Am Park Renaming Virtual and In-Person Community Meeting: On February 17, 2022, a complete application to rename Pan American Neighborhood Park was received, proposing to rename the park …
AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING APRIL 25, 2022 ZILKER PARK VISION PLAN Project Schedule COMMUNITY MEETING #1 INTRO TO THE PROJECT COMMUNITY MEETING #3 ALTERNATIVES PROJECT KICK-OFF FEB 1ST SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS POP-UP SERIES #1 POP-UP SERIES #2 FINAL DRAFT VISION PLAN REVIEW AND ADOPTION 2023 COMMUNITY MEETING #5 DRAFT PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION LATE 2022 FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN 2 0 2 1 2022 TAG KICK-OFF MEETING COMMUNITY MEETING #2 PROGRAMMING COMMUNITY MEETING #4 PLAN CONCEPTS SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The Vision and Goals Vision A transparent and well-documented community engagement process, which engages the city, but also seeks and considers the input of interested persons and parties with direct involvement in park and/or parties that are impacted by the park. The engagement process shall include guiding values, direction, and feature a clear step-by-step process, which includes presentation of the vision plan process. Goals 1. Educate the community about Zilker Park’s history, current City of Austin programs, operations, and future City of Austin operational needs, and provide opportunities for comment. 6. Identify and engage with PARD Parkners and other organizations, concessionaires, and groups associated with park programming. 2. Gather community input, feedback, and stories to develop a plan for the future of Zilker Park that represents the diversity of Austin. 3. Identify and educate the community on environmental considerations and respond to those considerations throughout the project. 4. Utilize equity strategies to develop community connections with and engage traditionally underserved and marginalized communities in Austin. 5. Provide opportunities for engagement that are accessible to all abilities. 7. Connect with communities around interpretive storytelling and placemaking to identify key opportunities in the park. 8. Correct any misinformation about the vision for the park and acknowledge any concerns or challenges identified by community members. 9. Create an environment of excitement for the proposed Vision Plan and future park development. 10. Create community support for the proposed Vision Plan and future park development. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Technical Advisory Group Community Engagement Goals: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 The Technical Advisory Group (TAG) was comprised of City of Austin representatives from various departments who provided technical expertise on different elements and concerns in and around Zilker Park. The members of the TAG ensured their department’s goals, policies, plans, and constraints were understood in relation to Zilker and communicated with …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD March 28, 2022 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board Convened in a regular meeting on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 301 W. Second Street, Austin Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM Board Members in Attendance: Dawn Lewis, Richard DePalma, Nina Rinaldi, Patrick Moore, Sarah Faust, Lisa Hugman, Nancy Barnard, Lisa Hugman and Laura Cottam Sajbel Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Kim Taylor, Anna Di Carlo (joined at 8:13 PM) Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Liana Kallikova, Suzanne Piper, Lucas Massie, Laura Esparza, Vanorda Richardson, Nicholas Johnson, Ed Morris. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice-Chair DePalma made a motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Regular meeting of February 22, 2022. Board Member Moore seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 9-0 with Board Member Di Carlo absent and one vacancy. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to City Council for approval of Permanent Use and Temporary Use (not to exceed 60 days) of parkland located at Govalle Neighborhood Park and Southern Walnut Creek Trail (5200 Bolm Road). Total mitigation fee is $67,818. Vice-Chair Richard DePalma made a motion to recommend City Council approve the permanent use and temporary use (not to exceed 60 days) of parkland located at Govalle Neighborhood Park and Southern Walnut Creek Trail (5200 Bolm Road.) Total mitigation fee is $67,818; Board Member Lisa Hugman seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0 with Board Member Patrick Moore abstaining, Board Member Anna Di Carlo absent and one vacancy. Page 1 of 4 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding preparations for Parks and Recreation Department’s summer activities including staff recruitment, registration and resiliency strategies. Board Member Sarah Faust made a motion to recommend Council pursue all available measures to increase staffing to sustainable levels for all aquatics facilities, with particular emphasis on Barton Springs; Vice-Chair Richard DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with one vacancy. Board Member Nina Rinaldi made a motion to recommend Council pursue all available measures to increase staffing to sustainable levels for all summer camp programming; Vice-Chair Richard DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with one vacancy. 3. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Austin Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD APRIL 25, 2022 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Monday, April 25, 2022, at 301 W. Second Street, Austin Texas Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:08 PM Board Members in Attendance: Dawn Lewis, Richard DePalma, Nina Rinaldi, Anna Di Carlo, Patrick Moore, Sarah Faust, Nancy Barnard, Kim Taylor, Laura Cottam Sajbel Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Hugman PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Joe Thompson – Boys & Girls Club of the Austin Area Kevin Reinis – Austin Rowing Club Sharon Blythe – Friends of Austin Memorial Park Scott Cobb – Barton Springs Lifeguard Eric Paulus – Ecology Action A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Lewis made a motion to approve the amended minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of March 28, 2022. Vice-Chair DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with one vacancy. 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. Greg Montes and Claudia Conner, Parks and Recreation Department, and Clair Hempel, Design Workshop, gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action on Zilker Park Re-Wilding plan. Board Member Rinaldi made a motion to hear agenda item B2 out of order. Vice-Chair DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with one vacancy. Robin Rather and Gail Rothe, Zilker Neighborhood Association, gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. Page 1 of 3 3. Briefing on Dove Springs Health Facility. Kymberly Maddox, Austin Public Health, gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. 4. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Parks and Recreation Department community engagement process. Board Member Taylor made a motion to table agenda item B4. Board Member Di Carlo seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with one vacancy. 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. Chair Lewis motioned to hear agenda item B5 out of order. Vice-Chair DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with one vacancy. Randy Scott, Paul Books, Robynne …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2022 – 10:00 AM BRITTON, DURST, HOWARD AND SPENCE BUILDING 1183 CHESTNUT AVENUE, AUSTIN, TX 78702 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board will be participating by videoconference. 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 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Anna L. Di Carlo (D-2), Chair Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Nancy Barnard (D-7) Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9) VACANT Dawn Lewis (D-10), Ex-Officio AGENDA 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 November 9, 2021. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding changing the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee regular meeting schedule to the third Friday of each month for the remainder of calendar year 2022, except December. Regularly scheduled committee meeting dates will be as follows: May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 14, November 18. Presenter(s): Anna Di Carlo, Parks and Recreation Board 2. Discussion and possible action regarding Austin City Limits contract. Presenter(s): Dawn Lewis, Parks and Recreation Board Page 1 of 2 3. Discussion and possible action regarding Zilker Café concessions contract Presenter(s): Dawn Lewis, Parks and Recreation Board 4. Discussion and possible action regarding rules/regulations pertaining to park partnerships relating to advertising the partnership. Presenter(s): Dawn Lewis, Parks and Recreation Board C. MONTHLY REPORT ON NEW AND ONGOING CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT Presenter(s): Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor II, Parks and Recreation Department D. 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 …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE MINUTES Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9) Dawn Lewis (D-10), Ex-Officio COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Anna L. DiCarlo (D-2), Chair Nancy Barnard (D-7) VACANT The Contracts and Concessions Committee convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 1183 Chestnut Avenue in Austin, Texas. Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Anna Di Carlo, Nancy Barnard, Laura Cottam Sajbel, Nina Rinaldi and Dawn Lewis, Ex Officio. Board Chair Dawn Lewis joined the meeting at approximately 12:45pm. Staff in Attendance: Suzanne Piper, Lucas Massie, Patricia Rossett, Delano Brown, Matt McCaw, Denisha Cox, Margaret Stenz and Sammi Curless. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the October 12, 2021 regular meeting of the Contracts and Concessions Committee were approved as corrected to include an item under the Future Agenda Items section on Committee Chair Di Carlo motion, Committee Member Rinaldi second on a 4-0 vote with one vacancy. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board to recommend to City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of an agreement with the successful proposer, Ecosystem Design Group, LLC, for land management planning for Department natural areas. Committee Member Rinaldi made a motion to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Board to recommend to City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of an agreement with the successful proposer, Ecosystem Design Group, LLC, for land management planning for Department natural areas; Committee Member Cottam Sajbel seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 4-0 with one vacancy. Page 1 of 3 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board to recommend to City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement with the Austin Independent School District for the use of athletic fields at Delores Duffie and Parque Zaragoza recreation centers. Committee Chair Anna Di Carlo made a motion to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Board to recommend to City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement with the Austin Independent School District for the use of athletic fields at Delores Duffie and Parque Zaragoza recreation centers; Committee Member Barnard seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 4-0 with one vacancy. 3. Presentation, discussion …
Parks and Recreation Department Contracts Under Development Concessions and Contracts Committee Apr-22 Contract Type Concession Phase P/D NCP NA S / NS S CCC Aug-21 PARB NA Council Mar-22 Interlocal Agreement P/D NA NS Nov-21 Nov-21 Dec-21 P/D NA NS Nov-21 Nov-21 Jan-22 Interlocal Agreement P/D NA NS Apr-22 May-22 Jul-22 Contract/Project Concessionaire for Operation and Management of Watercraft Rental Concession on Lady Bird Lake (Rowing Dock) Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and AISD for Support of the Literacy First Program Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and AISD for Use of Athletic Fields Interlocal Agreement Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Regarding Buoys at Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, Decker Lake, and the Area Surrounding Water Treatment Plant #4 on Lake Travis Notes The current operator requested a one-year extension instead of a two-year extension. City Council approved a one-year contract extension on March 24, 2022. Contract extension executed on March 31, 2022, and extends the current contract to April 24, 2023. Recognizing the importance of early intervention to improve the reading and writing skills of youth, the City of Austin supports the fundamental concept of Literacy First, a K-2nd grade Reading Tutoring Intervention Program offered at various Eastside Vertical Team Elementary Schools. The purpose of the agreement is to support the funding of the Literacy First program at the aforementioned elementary schools. This agreement is pending AISD Board of Trustees approval. This agreement would allow AISD the annual use of Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center softball field and Delores Duffie Recreation Center softball field for girls' fast pitch softball and boys' baseball from January 1- May 31 for the duration of the agreement. This agreement is pending AISD Board of Trustees approval. This is an agreement with LCRA for the installation of buoys at Lake Austin,Lady Bird Lake, Decker Lake, and the area surrounding Water Treatment Plant #4 on Lake Travis. This agreement will replace the current agreement expiring on December 30, 2022. Per the agreement, PARD and LCRA agree to mutually determine locations and number of buoys needed at each. LCRA will purchase and install buoys with PARD reimbursing LCRA for materials and labor. 4/12/2022 Contract/Project Recreation Management System Contract Type Services Phase P/D NCP NA S / NS S CCC Apr-23 PARB Apr-23 Council May-23 Notes The contract with the current vendor, Vermont Systems (RecTrac), for recreation …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2022 – 10:00 AM MINUTES The Contracts and Concessions Committee convened in a special called meeting on Friday, April 15, 2022, at 1183 Chestnut Avenue in Austin, TX Chair Di Carlo called the meeting to order at 10:13 AM Board Members in attendance: Anna Di Carlo, Nina Rinaldi, Laura Cottam-Sajbel (WebEx), Dawn Lewis (WebEx, Ex-Officio) Board Members absent: Nancy Barnard Staff in attendance: Denisha Cox, Patricia Rosette, Suzanne Piper, Tim Dombeck PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee regular meeting of November 9, 2021 were approved. Board Member Rinaldi made the motion to approve. Board Member Cottam-Sajbel seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 3-0 with Board Member Barnard absent and one vacancy. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding changing the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee regular meeting schedule to the third Friday of each month for the remainder of calendar year 2022, except December. Regularly scheduled committee meeting dates will be as follows: May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 14, November 18. Chair Di Carlo made a motion to change the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee regular meeting schedule to the third Friday of each month at 10:00 AM for the remainder of calendar year 2022, except December. Board Page 1 of 2 Member Rinaldi seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 3-0 with Board Member Barnard absent and one vacancy. 2. Discussion and possible action regarding Austin City Limits contract. Presenter(s): Dawn Lewis, Parks and Recreation Board Chair Di Carlo made a motion to postpone this item to the next Contracts and Concessions Committee Meeting agenda. Board Member Cottam Sajbel seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 3-0 with Board Member Barnard absent and one vacancy. 3. Discussion and possible action regarding Zilker Café concessions contract Presenter(s): Dawn Lewis, Parks and Recreation Board Board Members discussed this agenda item and staff answered questions. Chair Di Carlo made a motion to postpone this item to the next Contracts and Concessions Committee Meeting agenda. Board Member Rinaldi seconded the motion. The motion failed on a vote of 2-1 with Board Members Di Carlo and Rinaldi voting in favor, …
Parks and Recreation Board Community Interest Announcement Ceremony Honoring Joan Means Khabele Saturday, April 9, 2022, 10:00 AM Barton Springs Pool 2201 William Barton Drive, Austin, TX 78746 A quorum of Board members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Board business will occur. Board Liaison: Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD March 28, 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 Patrick Moore (D-3) 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 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 February 22, 2022. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to City Council for approval of Permanent Use and Temporary Use (not to exceed 60 days) of parkland located at Govalle Neighborhood Park and Southern Walnut Creek Trail (5200 Bolm Road). Total mitigation fee is $67,818. (SD23 Strategies – Government that Works for All; Council District(s) - 3). Presenter(s): Karl McArthur, Supervising Engineer, Watershed Protection Department. Page 1 of 3 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding preparations for Parks and Recreation Department’s summer activities including staff recruitment, registration and resiliency strategies. (PARD Long Range Strategies – Program Alignment; SD23 Outcomes – Health & Environment, Culture & Lifelong Learning). Presenter(s): Laura Esparza, Acting Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Department. 3. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Austin Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. (PARD Long Range Strategies – Operational Efficiency; SD23 Strategies – Government that Works for All). Presenter(s): Nicholas Johnson, Financial Analyst III and Ed Morris, Financial Analyst III, Parks and Recreation Department. 4. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding Parks and Recreation Board budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. Presenter(s): …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD February 22, 2022 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:04pm. Board Members in Attendance: Dawn Lewis, Sarah Faust, Nina Rinaldi, Richard DePalma, Lisa Hugman, Nancy Barnard and Patrick Moore. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Anna Di Carlo, Kimberly Taylor and Laura Cottam Sajbel (joined at 8:11pm). Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Liana Kallivoka, Suzanne Piper, Ricardo Soliz, Justin Schneider, Gregory Montes, Nikki Cockrell (Onion Creek Park Manager) John Nixon, Marion Sanchez (Corporate PIO), Justin Schneider, Tim Dombeck, and Nan Dowling. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Sharon Blythe – Friends of Austin Memorial Park Kevin Reinis – Austin Rowing Club Angela Richter - APF A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of January 25, 2022 were approved. Board Member Moore made a motion to approve minutes. Board Member Rinaldi seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 9-0 vote with Board Member Cottam Sajbel absent and one vacancy. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding change to Parks and Recreation Board meeting schedule. Board member Hugman made a motion to move regular meetings of the Parks and Recreation Board to the fourth Monday of each month. Board member Taylor seconded the motion. Board Members Hugman, Taylor, Rinaldi, Moore, DePalma and Lewis voted for the motion. Board Members Faust, Di Carlo and Barnard voted against the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 6-3 with Board Member Cottam Sajbel absent and one vacancy. Page 1 of 2 2. Presentation and discussion related to the development of Onion Creek Metro Park, highlights of the consent agreement between COA, Onion Creek Metro Park District and Austin Goodnight Ranch LP, current operation and maintenance responsibilities including current and planned capital investments. Ricardo Soliz and Nikki Cockrell, Parks and Recreation Department, gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. 3. Presentation and discussion related to City of Austin Community Engagement and Surveying Practices. Justin Schneider and John Nixon, Parks and Recreation Department, and Marion Sanchez, Communications and Public Information Office, gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. 4. Presentation and discussion related to the community engagement and outreach efforts for …
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 22-002 Kimberly McNeeley, CPRP Director, Parks and Recreation Department Jorge L. Morales, P.E., CFM Director, Watershed Protection Department TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Flats on Shady DATE: 3/8/2022 Watershed Protection Department is agreeing to sponsor the change of use of parkland for the permanent installation of a storm drain through Govalle Neighborhood Park and Southern Walnut Creek Trail located at 5200 Bolm Road, which will serve the Flats on Shady multi-family development (SP-2020-0368C) located at 1125 Shady Lane. The parkland is in Council District 3. The parkland is to be used for Permanent Use and Temporary Use. The requested area is: Permanent Use Area: 6,205 sq. ft. (.142 acres) = $67,014 Temporary Use Area: 4,655 sq. ft. (.107 acres) = $804 = $67,818 Parkland Appraisal Amount to be paid to PARD = $67,818 The estimated duration of the construction on parkland is 60 days. The proposed drainage infrastructure should not interfere with the normal operation of the park. Primary access for maintenance of the storm drain will be from the private property or from the creek. Watershed Protection Point of Contact is: Karl McArthur PARD Point of Contact is: Gregory Montes Parks & Recreation Board: Council Approval: ____________________________________________________________ Kimberly McNeeley, CPRP Director, Parks and Recreation Department Date Phone Number: 512-974-9126 Phone Number: 512-974-9458 1 of 2 CONCURRENCE ____________________________________________________________ Jorge L. Morales, P.E., CFM Director, Austin Watershed Protection Department Date Attachments: A (Map Exhibit) Attachments: B (Appraisal Calculation) 2 of 2
Temporary and Permanent Use of Parkland at Govalle Neighborhood Park Flats on Shady Multi-Family Development 1125 Shady Lane SP-2020-0368C Boggy Creek Watershed Flats on Shady Multi-Family Development Project Area • Approximately 7.93-acre multi-family development • Adjacent to Govalle Neighborhood Park and Southern Walnut Creek Trail • Existing and proposed site drains to Boggy Creek • Located in Council District 3 Regional Stormwater Management Program (RSMP) • Located in lower end of Boggy Creek watershed • Site proposed to drain directly to Boggy Creek • Timing of flow from site versus Boggy Creek watershed − Release preferable to detention − Water quality and 2-year detention provided Flats on Shady Site Plan Storm Drain Outfall for Multi-Family Project • Need − Provide storm drainage for proposed multi-family development • Description − Approximately 156 feet of 60-inch storm drain and one manhole in Govalle Neighborhood Park and Southern Walnut Creek Trail parkland • Schedule − Best case: 60 days within the August to October 2022 timeframe − Worst case: 60 days within the January to March 2024 timeframe • Easement Request − Temporary use: 4,655 sq. ft. − Permanent use: 6,205 sq. ft. Flats on Shady Project Drainage Considerations 1. Drain to Storm Drain in Shady Lane (Not Viable) • Against slope of site • System in Shady lacks capacity 2. Storm Drain Through Park Land to Boggy Tributary • Avoid USACE coordination • Significant tree impacts • Longer path 3. Detain and Release Overland to Boggy • Pumping required • Overland flows through parkland 4. Storm Drain Through Parkland to Boggy • Shortest path • Requires USACE coordination • Minimizes parkland impact 1 2 4 3 Design Elements to Minimize Maintenance Needs • Gasketed and wrapped pipe joints • Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) bedding • Access manhole on property • Access manhole in parkland Means of Construction • Open cut construction proposed • Boring construction evaluated − Much higher cost − Challenges due to size of pipe bore pits − Additional impacts from − Trail likely would need to be closed • Trail re-route Maintenance Access Considerations Through Govalle Park 1. 2. Walnut Creek Trail 3. New Trail and Bridge 4. 5. Through Site Boggy Creek 4 1 3 2 5 Dedicated Access Easement Request for Committee Action • Make a recommendation to City Council for approval of Permanent Use and Temporary Use not to exceed 60 Days of parkland located …
MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: RE: March 4, 2022 Marsha Schulz, Real Estate Services Agent FSD - Real Estate Services Joseph McAweeney – EDFP, MRICS, Senior Appraiser FSD - Real Estate Services Project Name: File #: Assignment Number: Property Owner: Address: TCAD Parcel Number: 191222, 192590 Flats on Shady Lane 3111.793 52-190.01 City of Austin 5200 Bohm Road, Austin, Texas 78721 I have reviewed the appraisal performed by Paul Hornsby MAI, SRA and Katie Daniewicz, MAI, of Hornsby & Company on the above referenced property. The purpose of the appraisal is to estimate the market value of permanent drainage use and temporary working space use tracts hereinafter called "easements" in this report to be obtained from the City of Austin within the boundaries of Govalle Neighborhood Park. The proposed permanent drainage use tract contains a total of ±6,205 SF, extends approximately 167 feet through the parkland from the east line of the benefiting site west toward Boggy Creek. It is approximately 40 feet in width. The temporary working space tract is ±4,655 SF and is irregular in shape. The purpose of the tract is “to stage the Project and to place, store, use, monitor, inspect, and remove supplies, materials, and equipment related to the Project.” The temporary working space tract will be required for 60 days. The intended use of the appraisal was to assist the City of Austin in its internal decision-making process regarding the property interest referenced above and a compensation amount from the applicant to the property owner for their interest that being acquired across parkland. The appraiser has concluded to an opinion of market value of the above referenced rights in the subject property as follows: 1) Permanent Drainage Use Tract – $67,014 (Sixty-Seven Thousand and Fourteen Dollars) with an effective date of March 2, 2022 2) Temporary Working Space Tract - $804 (Eight Hundred and Four Dollars) Total Compensation: $67,818 If you have any questions regarding this appraisal, please call me at 512-974-7787 or by email at Joseph.McAweeney@austintexas.gov. Joseph McAweeney, EDFP, MRICS Senior Appraiser
