Austin Parks and Recreation Department Onion Creek Metro Park Parks and Recreation Board Presentation February 22, 2022 Current Onion Creek Metro Park Onion Creek Metro Park Timeline • 1998 Acquisition of Onion Creek Metro Park • 2013 Creation of the Onion Creek Metro Park District by SB 1872, 83rd Legislative Session • 2014 Consent Agreement signed by COA, Onion Creek Park District and Austin Goodnight Ranch LP • 2014 AGR funds a Vision Plan with the Austin Parks Foundation • 2015 Council adopts Onion Creek Vision Plan • 2019 Phase 1 Metro Park Improvements completed by COA • 2020 Buyout Area/North Section Added to Metro Park • 2020 First Amendment to the Consent Agreement Consent Agreement Roles and Responsibilities Onion Creek Metro Park District o Collect a resident district tax in part for the operation and maintenance of park facilities (Ongoing) o Operation and maintenance of recreation improvements within the portion of Onion Creek Metro Park south of Onion Creek (Ongoing) o Nominate District Board of Directors for Places 4, 5, 6 and 7. (As Needed) City of Austin, Parks and Recreation Department o Nominate District Board of Directors for Places 1,2 and 3. (As Needed) o Complete Onion Creek Metro Park base park improvements. (Completed in 2019) o Fund agreed upon future improvements with parkland dedication fees collected within the District, other available parkland dedication fees, authorized bond funding or other authorized funds. (Ongoing) Austin Goodnight Ranch, LP Progress) o Advance funding to the Austin Parks Foundation for the Onion Creek Metro Park Vision Plan. (Completed in 2015) o Advance funding for In‐District park and open space improvements including a 3‐mile loop trail. (Partially Complete/In Onion Creek Metro Park Vision Plan Onion Creek Metro Park Capital Investment • COA CIP investment to date • Base Park Improvements ($4 million): 30‐acre irrigated great lawn area, 20‐acre improved natural area, loop trail, 50‐space parking lot, drinking fountain, reclaimed water line connection. • Future CIP projects • Phase 1 Completion (Est. $2‐3 million): Additional park entry drive, 25‐space parking lot, pavilions, additional trails. • Park District commitments to future CIP investments • Operation and maintenance of new improvements. • Partner Investments • All‐Abilities Playground (Est. $5 million): Austin Parks Foundation is in exploratory stages for funding and constructing an all‐abilities playground and associated amenities including restroom at Onion Creek Metro Park. Questions? https://www.austintexas.gov/department/onion‐creek‐metropolitan‐park
Tools and Processes for surveys in the City of Austin Marion Sanchez, CPIO Community Engagement Corporate Manager John Nixon, PARD Communications and Engagement Manager Justin Schneider, PARD Community Engagement Specialist Outline • Introductions • Survey Platforms • How we use surveys • Ongoing challenges • Parks and Recreation Board Questions • General Community Engagement planning process • Community Engagement Tools and Techniques Marión Sánchez Corporate Manager of Community Engagement City of Austin Communications and Public Information Office PARB Questions • What are the standards for City of Austin community surveys? • Which platforms does City of Austin use? • What are the standards for evaluating input? • What are the standards for presenting to boards on results? Community Engagement Planning 3. 2. International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) 1. Who are the communities most affected by the decision? And who are the ones having the most difficult time engaging? • City of Austin Public Participation Principles • Spectrum of Participation: How much influence does the community have on the decision? Research question for the engagement • What questions do we need answers to? • What possible answers can we get? 4. Develop research instruments 5. Review from perspectives of cultural and language access and readability Test the tool Choose media and modes of tool 6. 7. INFORM CONSULT INVOLVE COLLABORATE EMPOWER L To provide the public with A O balanced and G objective N O information to I T assist them in A P understanding I C the problems, I T alternatives R A and/or P C solutions. I L B U P We will keep you informed. C I L B U P E H T O T E S I M O R P To obtain public feedback on analysis, alternatives, and/or decision. We will keep you informed, listen to and acknowledge concerns and provide feedback on how public input influenced the decision. To work directly ith the public throughout the process to ensure that public issues and concerns are consistently understood and considered. We will work with you to ensure that your concerns and issues are directly reflected in the alternatives developed and provide feedback on how public input influenced the decision. To place final decision- making in the hands of the public. To partner with the public in each aspect of the decision including the development of alternatives and the identification of the preferred solution. We …
Update on process for the Parks and Recreation Board February 22, 2022 Greg Montes, Program Manager, PARD Planning Zilker Park Vision Plan PARD Project Manager Overview • Update of the process so far • Planning efforts • Community Engagement efforts • Survey Processing of Results • Next Steps • Analysis of Community Meeting #4 feedback, corresponding follow-up survey and outreach • Small Group Discussions focusing on equity Status Update: Project Schedule Community Engagement So Far Public Participation Level: Consult Multiple methods, virtual and in-person, various locations and times: Virtual Engagement Opportunities Kick-off Community Survey 4,062 participants Small Group Discussions Community Involvement 17 meetings 3 Community Meetings 3 Follow-up Surveys 137 avg. attendees 2,698 participants SpeakupAustin Stories 13 Entries In-Person & Directed Opportunities Boards & Commissions Pop-Up Series 1 & 2 Community Involvement 7 formal bodies 23 events Additional PARD Pop-ups and in-person outreach Contacts tracked since 10/1 653+ connections 57 events Community Survey #4 Results • 955 Participants • 37,304 Responses • 1,304 Comments Demographics • 24% District 5, 19% District 9 • 19% 25-34, 20% 35-44, 19% 45-54, 19% 55-64, 17% 65-74, 6% under 25 • 75% white • 52% Female • 52% Annual income $100k+ Range of 397-453 responses to demographics questions Zilker Park Vision Plan Pop-up at ESB-MACC, Dec. 15, 2021 Community Survey #4 Results One equity tool used to account for underrepresented communities in surveying is by disaggregating data to explore differences in responses. 13% 16% What options should be explored for safer active transportation through the park? 10% 459 responses All participants 7% 54% 56% 16% 68 responses Identifying as Black, American Indian, Asian, Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latinx 12% 10% 6% Community Survey #4 Results Additional ways we are exploring the data include: By Age By Income By District Next Steps Community Survey #5 Available on the project website with Community Meeting #4 presentation www.austintexas.gov/ZilkerVision Small Group Discussions focused on equity & inclusion March Questions Project website: www.austintexas.gov/ZilkerVision Contact information: ZilkerVision@austintexas.gov
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD DIRECTOR’S REPORT DATE: January 2022 COMMUNTIY ENGAGEMENT UPDATES: Zilker Metropolitan Park Vision Plan: With the close of Community Survey #4 on January 10, PARD and the consultant team prepare to present several illustrative plans in Community Meeting #4. The meeting will take place via Zoom on Tuesday, February 15. During the meeting, the project team will present concepts that bring together ideas from previous alternatives and cumulative community input. A second series of thematic small group discussions is outlined to follow Community Meeting #4. Members of the PARD planning and community engagement teams have continued to supplement efforts with additional pop-up opportunities and outreach to increase representation of all districts. District 5 and 8 https://www.austintexas.gov/ZilkerVision Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 6 p.m. Zoom Meeting Registration Project Webpage Ridgeline Neighborhood Park Survey: The project team for the Ridgeline Neighborhood Park Project (formerly Lakeline Neighborhood Park) held the first community meeting on January 6. As a follow-up to the meeting, and online survey is available through January 31, and PARD will be hosting outdoor outreach opportunities for Austin residents who live near the park. Survey link Project Webpage PLANNING UPDATES: Project Connect: PARD staff continue to collaborate with the Project Connect and Blue and Orange Line teams. Recent activity includes: • Meetings with the Line teams focused on team research, which will inform the Draft Environmental Impact Statements as part of the NEPA Process. • Meetings with Project Connect and PARD’s legal representatives will be set up to cover park- focused issues, such as accounting for parkland that is proposed to be taken or impacted, process for takings, and fair mitigation for all takings. • PARD staff took part in a discussion on the potential for bus travel on the Blue Line bridge. PARD reiterated desire to be in the selection process for Bridge Design Competition / RFP. • A special (virtual) meeting on Waller Boathouse was held on January 12. • Thirty percent (30%) drawings for the Orange Line were shared on January 13. Staff has roughly 2 weeks to review and will refer to 15% comments as part of that review. More information can be found at the project website: https://www.capmetro.org/project-connect 305 S. Congress “Statesman” Planned Unit Development Amendment (PUD): The item was heard by the Planning Commission on December 14. Commissioners asked questions of PARD staff related to parkland. Commissioners wanted additional time to consider the …
Mural: Rex Hamilton | Photography: Joe Ybarra Boards and Commission Recommendation Process Financial Services | Budget Office Website Opens for Recommendations Feb 1 Recommendations Due March 30 Department Response Due May 6 Mural: Uloang Art | Photography: Joe Ybarra # How to Submit Recommendations Access recommendation portal at www.austintexas.gov/budget 2/22/22 www.austintexas.gov/budget 3 How to Submit Recommendations Select commission Upload recommendation 2/22/22 www.austintexas.gov/budget 4 How to Submit Recommendations Select Outcome Area Add meeting date 2/22/22 www.austintexas.gov/budget 5 FAQs Commission member does not have access to the form. Please contact BudgetQA@austintexas.gov to request the commission member’s email address be added to our list of registered participants. Commission will not be able to meet the March 30th deadline. Please submit recommendation in portal. Note, the Department response may not be included in the final report. Do I need to submit to the Clerk? Yes, please submit both to the portal and to the Clerk’s Office. The Clerk’s Office will share the recommendation directly with Council and City leadership. • • • Contact Information: juan.preciado@austintexas.gov katie.stewart@austintexas.gov 2/22/22 6 Questions? For more information on Financial Services | Budget Office: AUSTINTEXAS.GOV/BUDGET About the Be Well Murals: This project was initiated and funded by the City of Austin Art in Public Places Program within the Economic Development Department, in partnership with the City of Austin Civilian Conservation Corps. Be Well Murals Project curated by Raasin in the Sun. The Lamar Underpass has housed public art since 2005 and was reimagined in 2020 to site the Be Well Murals in support of wellness during the pandemic. The Be Well Murals are temporary artworks and will be archived as part of the City's Art in Public Places public art collection. Through the Austin Civilian Conservation Corps, art projects like these are intended to put local artists back to work who have been impacted by COVID-19.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD DIRECTOR’S REPORT DATE: February 2022 SPECIAL NOTE During the recent 3-day freezing weather event, Parks and Recreation staff stepped up to serve their community. The gymnasiums at eight Recreation Centers provided Cold Weather Sheltering for a total of about 400 people per night. Individuals received blankets, mats, water, meals, and access to restrooms. Some staff worked four consecutive overnight shifts racking up 40-50 shelter hours. Another dedicated public servant worked over 20 shelter hours in one day. Staff gave their all to make sure that everyone who sought shelter was safe and warm during the storm. These efforts were successful due to the contributions from the Community Recreation Division with additional support from, Natural Resources, Museums and Cultural Programs, Centralized Programs and Aquatics. VISION PLAN UPDATES: Zilker Metropolitan Park Vision Plan: The Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) and the consultant team presented three draft plan concepts in Community Meeting # 4 on Tuesday, February 15. The concepts bring together ideas from previous alternatives and cumulative community input. The meeting took place via Zoom with Spanish and ASL interpretation and streamed on Facebook Live. An online survey will follow the community meeting as well as outreach to increase the representation of all districts. The second series of thematic small group discussions are scheduled for March. This series will include 5 discussions (4 virtual, 1 in-person opportunity) centered on equity and inclusion, and the future of Zilker Metropolitan Park. Additionally, PARD staff will convene the project’s Technical Advisory Group on February 23. Coordination with ATD, TxDOT/CTRMA, Capital Metro, partners, and event organizers continues. Community engagement opportunities and Community Meeting #4 materials may be found on the project website: https://www.austintexas.gov/ZilkerVision District 5 and 8 PLANNING UPDATES: Project Connect: PARD staff continues to collaborate with the Project Connect, Blue Line and Orange Line teams. Recent activity includes: • Thirty percent (30%) drawings for the Orange Line were reviewed by PARD staff, who continue to note impacts to parkland and pose questions. • Orange Line Draft Environmental Impact Statement appendices are in review through February 16. • Meetings continue with the Austin Transit Partnership (ATP), the Line teams, and PARD legal representatives to map a path forward for ATP acquisition of parkland – full taking of title, permanent easements, and temporary easements. We believe that the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process will be first, followed by multiple Chapter 26 cases, …
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 …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD November 30, 2021 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:05pm. Board Members in Attendance: Dawn Lewis, Sarah Faust, Lisa Hugman and Nina Rinaldi, Richard DePalma, Patrick Moore. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Anna Di Carlo and Laura Cottam Sajbel. Board Members Absent: Kimberly Taylor and Nancy Barnard. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Liana Kallivoka, Lucas Massie, Suzanne Piper, Davin Bjornass, Christine Chute Canul, Kevin Gomillion, David Crabb, Margaret Stenz, Patricia Rossett, Megan Eckard, Shelley Kilday, Sammi Curless and Nan Dowling. Board Member Cottam Sajbel departed the meeting at approximately 8:30pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kevin Reinis – Austin Rowing Club Bill Bunch – Save Our Springs-Revisioning Plan. Re-wilding Proposal Sharon Blythe – Austin Memorial Park-Prairie Restoration Kimery Duda-Expedition School-Introductions and review school activities Jordan Maine-Expedition School-Student sharing experiences learning at school Mike Canetti-Barton Springs Association Matt Knifton– Texas Rowing Center A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of October 26, 2021. Chair Lewis made a motion to approve minutes; Board Member Faust seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0 vote with Board Members Kimberly Taylor and Nancy Barnard absent and one vacancy. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS Page 1 of 4 1. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the 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. Vice-Chair DePalma made a motion to approve agreement; Board Member Hugman seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0 vote with Board Members Kimberly Taylor and Nancy Barnard absent and one vacancy. 2. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the 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. Chair Lewis made a motion to approve minutes; Board Member Faust seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0 vote with Board Members Kimberly Taylor and Nancy Barnard absent and one vacancy. 3. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council to authorize the …
Date: January 7, 2022 To: Claire Hempel, Design Workshop Zilker Park Collective Comments on Interactive Map In October, our organizations sent a letter (included below) which details our top priorities for the Zilker Vision Plan. Based on our review of the latest Zilker Interactive Map and the design alternatives presented at the Community Meeting #3, we are providing additional feedback on the design alternatives. With the Zilker Park organizations supporting this letter, parking access is a top priority that must be balanced with the objectives of prioritizing the natural environment at Zilker Park. Adequate parking (in addition to improvements for other transportation modes) will ensure that visitors from all over Austin feel included and welcome. We support a parking strategy in which a significant portion of the overall number of unpaved parking spaces that may be removed from the park are first replaced elsewhere in the park and/or immediately adjacent to the park. Additional details for parking-related feedback is set forth below in the “Parking” section. We generally support the following: ● Balancing restoration and maintenance and enhancement of the natural environment with sustainable solutions for increased park visitation and parking needs. ● Efforts to protect water quality and ecological uplift opportunities, especially along waterways such as the banks of Barton Creek and Lady Bird Lake. ● Retaining the Great Lawn as a lawn (some ecological uplift without removing the opportunities ● Converting the Polo Field to additional lawn space or sports fields IF alternative parking is for the current uses of the space). found. ● Ecological uplift in the Nature Preserve Zone shown on the Interactive Map, which includes the Zilker Clubhouse and the Austin Nature and Science Center. ● Ecological uplift of landfill and Polo Field areas, either as mowed lawn area or natural area IF the parking spaces here are replicated somewhere nearby. ● One or more visitor hubs and gateways throughout the park. (This idea is an extension of the “education and welcome center” priority.) We oppose the following: ● Any reference to repurposing the Girl Scout Cabin in any way that would reduce access by the historic and current users, the Girl Scouts of Central Texas. ● Reducing existing lawn areas, which are some of the most heavily utilized areas of the park. ● Introducing vehicular traffic through the Austin Nature and Science Center (ANSC). ANSC is an educational space within a sensitive riparian zone …
Temporary & Permanent Use of Parkland at Edward Rendon Sr. Metro Park at Festival Beach and Peace Point at Lady Bird Lake Metro Park Electric Duct Bank Replacement Parks and Recreation Board Presentation January 25th, 2022 Presenters: Gregory Montes, PARD John Biehn, Austin Energy Ernie Leaf, Stanley Engineers Dave Lambert, Austin Energy Temporary & Permanent Use of Parkland at Edward Rendon Sr. Metro Park at Festival Beach and Peace Point at Lady Bird Lake Metro Park Temporary & Permanent Use of Parkland This project is located in East Austin (Council District 3) within parkland on the north and south sides of Lady Bird Lake, north of Lakeshore Drive and south of Jesse E. Segovia Street. Temporary & Permanent Use of Parkland at Edward Rendon Sr. Metro Park at Festival Beach and Peace Point at Lady Bird Lake Metro Park Electric Line Need This project is to replace, via boring, an aging electric cable across Lady Bird Lake housing two circuits that feed a significant portion of South Austin Description Installation of approx. 1,225 linear feet of underground primary electric through Edward Rendon Sr. Metro Park and Peace Point at Town Lake Metro Park parkland and under Lady Bird Lake. Schedule Estimated duration not to exceed 90 calendar days Easement Request Temporary Use - 59,885 sq. ft. Permanent Use - 10,792 sq. ft. Temporary & Permanent Use of Parkland at Edward Rendon Sr. Metro Park at Festival Beach and Peace Point at Lady Bird Lake Metro Park Potential Outage Area 4 Temporary & Permanent Use of Parkland at Edward Rendon Sr. Metro Park at Festival Beach and Peace Point at Lady Bird Lake Metro Park Temporary Staging Area 5 Temporary & Permanent Use of Parkland at Edward Rendon Sr. Metro Park at Festival Beach and Peace Point at Lady Bird Lake Metro Park Overall Scope Of Work 6 Temporary & Permanent Use of Parkland at Edward Rendon Sr. Metro Park at Festival Beach and Peace Point at Lady Bird Lake Metro Park Available Parking During Construction 7 Make a recommendation to City Council for approval of Permanent Use and Temporary Use of parkland located at Edward Rendon Sr. Metro Park at Festival Beach (2101 Jesse E. Segovia St.) and Peace Point at Lady Bird Lake Metro Park (2200 S. Lakeshore Blvd) not to exceed 90 Days. Total Mitigation is $327,608. Staff Contacts Dave Lambert David.Lambert@austinenergy.com John Biehn John.Biehn@austinenergy.com 8
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 1/1/2021 to 12/31/2021 Financial Committee of the Parks and Recreation Board The Finance Committee mission statement (per the City Code) is: to serve in an advisory capacity to the full board on issues related to budget, including fees, revenue, funding and other financial matters of the Parks and Recreation Department. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. 2021 Overview The Financial Committee of the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board met a total of six times in 2021. The committee met in April, May, June, August, October, and November. February 2021 Finance Committee meeting was cancelled due to weather conditions. March 2021 Finance Committee meeting was cancelled due to conflict with special called City Council meeting. April 2021 Discussion and possible action on the 2021 meeting schedule including time of day to conduct meeting. Action Taken: A motion to have the 2021 meeting schedule as the 2nd Monday of each month in the 1-5pm time slot was passed unanimously. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board as it relates to requests for additional funding to address Fiscal Year 2022 under resourced service expectations. Action Taken: A motion to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Board to recommend to the City Council that consideration be given to funding the following under resourced service expectations in the Fiscal Year 2022 budget: Page 1 of 4 Increased summer camp capacity, Additional park ranger resources, Added security services for various pool facilities, Enhanced department-wide security support, Additional staffing at Barton Springs Pool, Increased Athletics maintenance support, Increased department-wide training support, and Extended hours at Bartholomew Pool passed unanimously. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board as it relates to the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2022 budget. Action Taken: A motion to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Board the acceptance the Fiscal Year 2022 budget as presented by the Parks and Recreation Department passed unanimously. Discussion on the purpose and intent of the Finance Committee Action Taken: Received presentation from Committee Chair Faust and discussed purpose and intent of the Finance Committee. Discussion and possible action on Committee agenda development for 2021. Action …
ATTACHMENT "A" - M.O.U. MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET - SUMMARY Permanent Use - Northside MOU # 21-002 Calculated Fee $233,589 Project: AE Lady Bird Lake Duct Bank Bore Permanent Use - Southside $90,405 Temporary Use - Staging Area Northside $127,802 TOTAL = $451,797 Credit for Land Vacation (Northside) Credit for Land Vacation (Southside) $75,136 $49,053 TOTAL = $327,608 ATTACHMENT "A" - M.O.U. MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET Permanent Use Agreement Northside TCAD Land Value of Adjacent Properties ($): $371,000 Project: AE Lady Bird Lake Duct Bank Bore Northside of Lady Bird Lake MOU # 21-002 Avg. Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,519 Based on average for adjacent lots zoned SF-3 Value per Square Foot ($): $57 TCAD Land Value divided by Avg. Lot Size Requested Area (sq. ft.): 8,209 Submitted by Requesting Department Preliminary Mitigation Value ($): $467,179 Requested Area multiplied by the Value per Square Foot Disturbance Value (%): 50% Based on limitations on future development for that portion of parkland (see table below) Final Mitigation Value ($): $233,589 Preliminary Mitigation Value multiplied by the Disturbance Value DISTURBANCE VALUES Area can still be developed with minimal or no limitations (underground work/materials with no/few above ground appurtenances/fixtures) Area can still be developed with moderate limitations (underground work/materials with some small/medium appurtenances/fixtures) Development severely limited (underground work/materials with large or several small/medium appurtenances/fixtures) No future park development possible in the area - dedicated to installation (underground and/or surface appurtenances/fixtures) 35% 50% 75% 100% ATTACHMENT "A" - M.O.U. MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET Permanent Use Agreement Southside TCAD Land Value of Adjacent Properties ($): $8,317,568 Project: AE Lady Bird Lake Duct Bank Bore Southside of Lady Bird Lake MOU # 21-002 Avg. Lot Size (sq. ft.): 118,822 Based on average for adjacent parkland Value per Square Foot. ($): $70 TCAD Land Value divided by average for adjacent parkland Requested Area (sq. ft.): 2,583 Submitted by Requesting Department Preliminary Mitigation Value ($): $180,810 Requested Area multiplied by the Value per Square Foot Disturbance Value (%): 50% Based on limitations on future development for that portion of parkland (see table below) Final Mitigation Value ($): $90,405 Preliminary Mitigation Value multiplied by the Disturbance Value DISTURBANCE VALUES Area can still be developed with minimal or no limitations (underground work/materials with no/few above ground appurtenances/fixtures) Area can still be developed with moderate limitations (underground work/materials with some small/medium appurtenances/fixtures) Development severely limited (underground work/materials with large or several small/medium …
CITY OF AUSTIN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Zilker Park Multi-Modal Improvements January 25, 2022 CONNECTING YOU ALL AROUND AUSTIN Current Situation: Barton Springs Road No sidewalk. No pedestrian entry. Bike lane with flexible posts. City of Austin | Public Works Department 2 Current Situation: Stratford Drive No sidewalk on either side of the road. Dangerous curve, high numbers of cars City of Austin | Public Works Department 3 Current Situation: Bus Stops Three bus stops on Barton Springs Road are simply sign poles in the ground City of Austin | Public Works Department 4 Current Situation: Bus Stops Westbound stop across from William Barton Dr. City of Austin | Public Works Department 5 Current Situation: Bus Stops Three bus stops on Barton Springs Road are simply sign poles in the ground City of Austin | Public Works Department 6 Proposed Improvements: Shared-Use Path A shared-use path is an extra-wide sidewalk that can accommodate pedestrians, wheelchairs, bikes, strollers, etc. City of Austin | Public Works Department 7 Proposed Improvements: Bus Stops • Landing pad • Bench • Trash can • Sign City of Austin | Public Works Department 8 Project Partners • Public Works, Sidewalk Program • Quarter Cent Program (District 8) • Parks and Recreation Department • Austin Transportation Department, Bikeways • Cap Metro 9 Project Area Map 11 Questions Shelley Kilday Program Consultant, Public Works Department. Shelley.Kilday@austintexas.gov 10 Butler Landfill Maintenance Parks and Recreation Board Reynaldo Hernandez, PLA, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department Christine Chute Canul, Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Department January 25, 2022 1 Butler Landfill Site Boundary of Landfill 2 Butler Landfill Maintenance Area Revegetation Area 3 Acres Gravel Area 5 Acres Boundary of Landfill 8 ACRES 3 Existing Conditions Condition of gravel area Ruts and evidence of ponding on non vegetated area of landfill cap 4 Purpose of Required Maintenance Comply with requirements to protect existing landfill cap o maintain gravel area to address drainage and surface flow issues to prevent water infiltration o revegetate and protect the landfill cap in non gravel areas o install irrigation system in the revegetated areas o designate a strengthened circulation route within the revegetated area o monitor access by installing fencing and gates 5 Proposed Maintenance 3 Acres 5 Acres 6 Proposed Maintenance • Maintain existing gravel cover over cap, improve drainage by removing ponding areas and creating positive flow off the cap, approximately 5 acres • Add …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD DIRECTOR’S REPORT DATE: January 2022 COMMUNTIY ENGAGEMENT UPDATES: Zilker Metropolitan Park Vision Plan: With the close of Community Survey #4 on January 10, PARD and the consultant team prepare to present several illustrative plans in Community Meeting #4. The meeting will take place via Zoom on Tuesday, February 15. During the meeting, the project team will present concepts that bring together ideas from previous alternatives and cumulative community input. A second series of thematic small group discussions is outlined to follow Community Meeting #4. Members of the PARD planning and community engagement teams have continued to supplement efforts with additional pop-up opportunities and outreach to increase representation of all districts. District 5 and 8 https://www.austintexas.gov/ZilkerVision Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 6 p.m. Zoom Meeting Registration Project Webpage Ridgeline Neighborhood Park Survey: The project team for the Ridgeline Neighborhood Park Project (formerly Lakeline Neighborhood Park) held the first community meeting on January 6. As a follow-up to the meeting, and online survey is available through January 31, and PARD will be hosting outdoor outreach opportunities for Austin residents who live near the park. Survey link Project Webpage PLANNING UPDATES: Project Connect: PARD staff continue to collaborate with the Project Connect and Blue and Orange Line teams. Recent activity includes: • Meetings with the Line teams focused on team research, which will inform the Draft Environmental Impact Statements as part of the NEPA Process. • Meetings with Project Connect and PARD’s legal representatives will be set up to cover park- focused issues, such as accounting for parkland that is proposed to be taken or impacted, process for takings, and fair mitigation for all takings. • PARD staff took part in a discussion on the potential for bus travel on the Blue Line bridge. PARD reiterated desire to be in the selection process for Bridge Design Competition / RFP. • A special (virtual) meeting on Waller Boathouse was held on January 12. • Thirty percent (30%) drawings for the Orange Line were shared on January 13. Staff has roughly 2 weeks to review and will refer to 15% comments as part of that review. More information can be found at the project website: https://www.capmetro.org/project-connect 305 S. Congress “Statesman” Planned Unit Development Amendment (PUD): The item was heard by the Planning Commission on December 14. Commissioners asked questions of PARD staff related to parkland. Commissioners wanted additional time to consider the …
Butler Landfill Maintenance Parks and Recreation Board Reynaldo Hernandez, PLA, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department Christine Chute Canul, Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Department January 25, 2022 Butler Landfill Site Boundary of Landfill Butler Landfill Maintenance Area Revegetation Area 3 Acres Gravel Area 5 Acres Boundary of Landfill 8 ACRES Existing Conditions Condition of gravel area Ruts and evidence of ponding on non vegetated area of landfill cap Purpose of Required Maintenance Comply with requirements to protect existing landfill cap o maintain gravel area to address drainage and surface flow issues to prevent water infiltration o revegetate and protect the landfill cap in non gravel areas o install irrigation system in the revegetated areas o designate a strengthened circulation route within the revegetated area o monitor access by installing fencing and gates Proposed Maintenance 3 Acres 5 Acres Proposed Maintenance • Maintain existing gravel cover over cap, improve drainage by removing ponding areas and creating positive flow off the cap, approximately 5 acres • Add split rail fence along Stratford Drive with gates to control access to the site • Re-vegetate part of the site to the west, approximately 3 acres • Add revegetation/erosion control matt to define circulation pattern • Install irrigation system at the revegetated area with dedicated potable irrigation water meter Permitting Requirements • TCEQ – Landfill Program: Authorization to Disturb the Final Cover Over a Closed Landfill – Issued Tracking No. 25777058, 25485092, 25729544, /cn600135198/RN102761764 Issued December 16, 2020. Valid for two (2) years (Extension could be granted within 2 years if 20% of proposed improvements have been installed) Edwards Aquifer Protection Program: Proposed maintenance is considered Non-Regulated Activity per Title 30 Texas Administrative Code, 30 TAC 213.3(28) City of Austin: Maintenance projects do not require a permit • • Timeline • Notice to Proceed for maintenance early spring 2022 • Complete maintenance improvements late spring / early summer 2022 Funding Sources Construction funding to be provided by C3 and PARD • • Operations and Maintenance funding to be provided by C3 and PARD Thank You! Contact: Reynaldo Hernandez, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department Reynaldo.Hernandez@austintexas.gov
Project Connect Update Parks and Recreation Board January 25, 2022 AGENDA Introductions 1. 2. Project Connect Update 3. Potential Impacts to Parkland 4. Next Steps 2 Project Components 3 Program Sequence Plan 4 INTEGRATED PROGRAM DELIVERY PARTNERSHIP Orange Line Blue Line Tunnel Green Line – Phase 1 Facilities MetroRapid MetroExpress Neighborhood Circulators Customer Tech Red Line – Phase 1 Permitting Right of Way Coordination Utility Design and Coordination Active Transportation and Traffic Coordination Anti-Displacement Investments 5 5 City of Austin Project Connect Office • Within Management Services Dept, reporting to ACM Gina Fiandaca (Mobility Outcome Portfolio) • FY22 Budget approved – 18 FTEs (12 new) for the office to expand coordination efforts • Mission: To connect communities by supporting the delivery of the city’s high-capacity transit system with a focus on collaboration, innovation, technical excellence and efficiency. • Goals: o Build a team that unifies City departments to support, facilitate and approve technical aspects of Project Connect within the City of Austin’s purview to support overall project schedule o Identify and improve utility criteria, in partnership with City of Austin utility departments o Identify and improve capital project permitting processes, in partnership with the Development Services Department and other departments o Coordinate the City of Austin National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) participating agency process and monitor its implementation 6 Orange Line – Corridor Overview Note: Station locations and names subject to change Blue Line to Airport 7 Blue Line – Corridor Overview Note: Station locations and names subject to change Blue Line Project – Corridor Overview 8 ORANGE & BLUE LINE – KEY MILESTONES (2021 – 2022) April 2021 Summer 2021 Summer 2022 Summer 2022 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Notice of Intent Complete 15% Design Enter FTA Project Development Summer 2022 Winter 2022 Initial FTA Rating Complete 30% Design and Cost Estimate Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), Draft 30% Design and Cost Estimates 2023 - Beyond End of EIS and 30% Design Comment Phase Final EIS (FEIS) Complete FTA NEPA Record of Decision (ROD) 9 Reimagining the Public Realm Minneapolis Dallas, Texas Angers, FR Minneapolis Denver Dallas 10 A HIGH-QUALITY MOBILITY EXPERIENCE FOR ALL 11 Transit & Placemaking Minneapolis Dallas, Texas Minneapolis Denver Dallas 12 Transit & Placemaking LEED Certified Facilities – Julia Carson Transit Center (IndyGo) Art in Station Design – Hollywood / Highland (LA Metro) 13 Orange Line Potential Parkland Impacts (South) Property …
1 BEVERLY S. SHEFFIELD NORTHWEST DISTRICT PARK VISION PLAN PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING Charles Mabry, Associate Project Manager, PARD Drew Carman, PLA, Director of Park Planning & Design, RVi January 25th, 2022 2 CONTEXT 31-acre park in the Allandale neighborhood. The park was acquired by the City of Austin in 1955, and was last planned in 1987. Located at 7000 Ardath Street, the park is named after former director of the Parks and Recreation Department, Beverly S. Sheffield. Park amenities include baseball fields, basketball and tennis courts, a pool, rentable picnic spaces, a pond, and trails along Shoal Creek. In 1986, in response to the devastating 1981 Memorial Day flood, Northwest Park was established as a detention facility to help with flood control efforts and much of the park was excavated so that it now stands several feet below its original height. A n derso n R d. Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park Burnet Rd. K E E R L C A O H S N. Lamar Blvd. BEVERLY S. SHEFFIELD NORTHWEST PARK VISION PLAN -3 SMALL GROUP MEETINGS: ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, SPORTS GROUP AND A NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP 4 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND STAKEHOLDER INPUT PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND STAKEHOLDER INPUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS -3 COMMUNITY MEETINGS: #1 - WHAT WE’VE HEARD. (APPROX. 45 PARTICIPANTS) #2 - VISION PLAN CONCEPTS. (APPROX. 25 PARTICIPANTS) #3 - DRAFT VISION PLAN. (APPROX 42 PARTICIPANTS) -2 TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP (TAG) MEETINGS - 20+ CITY OF AUSTIN ADVISORY GROUP MEMBERS -3 SMALL GROUP MEETINGS: NEIGHBORS & NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GROUP Screenshot from zoom community meeting -NUMEROUS EMAIL COMMENTS IN-PERSON MEETINGS -3 POP-UP MEETING IN THE PARK SURVEYS -4 COMMUNITY SURVEYS -SURVEY # 1 = 423 RESPONDENTS -SURVEY # 2 = 111 RESPONDENTS -SURVEY # 3 = 97 RESPONDENTS -SURVEY # 4 = 80 RESPONDENTS -OPEN LINK FOR COMMENTS & MEMORIES @SPEAK UP AUSTIN BEVERLY S. SHEFFIELD NORTHWEST PARK VISION PLAN 5 VISION & VALUES The following planning values were created, refined, and finalized through input received during community meetings, small group discussions and survey responses. These values were the guideposts that directed the design team. ENHANCE AND PRESERVE PARK NATURAL AMENITIES • Preserve and enhance shade within the park • • Add more native habitat areas (trees and grasses/wildflowers) • Remove impervious cover Improve and maintain the duck pond Incorporate more open-ended active uses of the park ENHANCE AND INCREASE RECREATIONAL AMENITIES (ACTIVE & PASSIVE) • Support walkers …
Update on process for the Parks and Recreation Board January 25, 2022 Greg Montes, Program Manager, PARD Planning Zilker Park Vision Plan PARD Project Manager Overview • Update of the process so far • Planning efforts • Community Engagement efforts • Survey Processing of Results • Next Steps • Community Meeting #4 and corresponding follow-up survey and promotion • Small Group Discussions focusing on Equity Status Update Community Engagement So Far Public Participation Level: Consult Multiple methods, virtual and in-person, various locations and times: • Kick-off Community Survey:4,062 participants • Small Group Discussions: • 3 Community Meetings: • 3 Follow-up Surveys: 17 meetings 136 avg. participants 2,604 participants 13 entries • SpeakUp Austin: • In-person outreach • 23 Pop-up events: Series 1 (11) and Series 2 (12) • 57 PARD Pop-ups and In-person outreach, focused on underrepresented communities • More than 653 connections (Data tracked since 10/1) Zilker Park Vision Plan Pop-up at ESB-MACC, Dec. 15, 2021 Processing Community Survey Results Survey #4: 955 Participants, 37,304 Responses, 1,304 Comments One equity tool used to account for underrepresented communities in surveying is by disaggregating data to explore differences in responses. Would you like to see a visitor hub that fulfills the goals mentioned? 598 responses All participants 68 responses Identifying as Black, American Indian, Asian, Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latinx Next Steps Community Meeting #4 February 15, 6 p.m. Zoom registration on the project website www.austintexas.gov/ZilkerVision Small Group Discussions focused on equity & inclusion February to March Questions Project website: www.austintexas.gov/ZilkerVision Contact information: ZilkerVision@austintexas.gov
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. # 21-002 12/15/2021 Total Parkland Mitigation Amount = $451,797 Kimberly McNeeley, M.Ed., CPRP Director, Parks and Recreation Department Jacqueline Sargent General Manager, Austin Energy Department TO: FROM: SUBJECT: AE Lady Bird Lake Duct Bank Bore DATE: Austin Energy Department is allowed to use the parkland located at Edward Rendon Sr. Metro Park at Festival Beach (2101 Jesse E. Segovia St.) and Peace Point at Lady Bird Lake Metro Park (2200 S. Lakeshore Blvd) as part of the work site for the above referenced project, as indicated in Attachments. The parkland is to be used for Permanent Use and Temporary Use. The requested area is: Permanent Use Area (Northside): 8,209 sq. ft. = $233,589 Permanent Use Area (Southside): 2,583 sq. ft. = $90,405 Temporary Use Area (Northside): 59,885 sq. ft.= $127,802 25% Credit for Land Vacation Northside: 5,281 sq. ft. = $75,136 25% Credit for Land Vacation Southside: 2,803 sq. ft. = $49,053 Remaining Mitigation Amount to be paid to PARD = $327,608 The estimated duration of the parkland use is 90 Calendar Days. A daily charge of $1,420 will be charged to Austin Energy Department if the 90 days is exceeded. Austin Energy Department Point of Contact is: Dave Lambert PARD Point of Contact is: Gregory Montes Parks & Recreation Board: Council Approval: ____________________________________________________________ Phone Number: 512-332-6109 Phone Number: 512-974-9458 1 of 2 Date Kimberly McNeeley, M.Ed., CPRP Director, Parks and Recreation Department CONCURRENCE ____________________________________________________________ Jacqueline Sargent General Manager, Austin Energy Department Date Attachments: A (Mitigation Calculation) Attachments: B (Map Exhibit) 2 of 2
