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
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD January 25, 2022 – 6:00pm City Hall Boards and Commissions Room, Room 1101 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 512-974-6719 or nan.dowling@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 CITIZEN 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 30, 2021. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Department Director for approval of the Beverly S Sheffield Northwest District Park Vision Plan. (PARD Long Range Plan Strategies - Program Alignment, Relief from Urban Life, Park Access for All; SD23 Outcomes - Health & Environment; Government that Works for All) Presenters: Charles Mabry, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department and Drew Carman, Director of Park Planning and Design, RVI Page 1 of 3 2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding 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. (PARD Long Range Plan Strategies – Relief from Urban Life, Park Access for All, Urban Public Spaces; SD23 Outcomes – Economic Opportunity and Affordability, Health and Environment, Culture and Lifelong Learning, Safety) Presenters: Gregory Montes, Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Department and Dave Lambert, Austin …
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: 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 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
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 1/1/2021 to 12/31/2021 (Please note that this is to be completed by the Chair of the board, commission, or committee.) Contracts and Concessions Committee of the Parks and Recreation Board The Contracts and Concessions Committee mission statement (per the City Code) is: to serve in an advisory capacity to the full board on issues related to contracts managed by the Parks and Recreation Department, not contracts managed by other departments that would ordinarily go to the City Council for approval because they exceed the dollar amount of the City Manager's authority or are interlocal agreements. The Committee shall serve in an advisory capacity to the full board with respect to agreements covered by §8-1-62 of the City Code. The Committee may serve in an advisory capacity to the board's representative under §8-1-74 of the City Code with respect to boating concessions. 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 Contracts and Concessions Committee (CCC) of the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board met a total of four times in 2021. The committee met in April, August, October, and November. January 2021 CCC was cancelled due to lack of agenda items. February 2021 CCC was cancelled due to lack of agenda items. March 2021 CCC was cancelled due to lack of agenda items. April 2021 Make a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board to recommend to the City Council the approval of a partnership agreement with Pease Park Page 1 of 4 Conservancy for the operations, maintenance, and programming for Kingsbury Commons within Pease District Park. Action Taken: Committee Member Rinaldi made to motion to recommend to the full Parks and Recreation Board; Committee Member Di Carlo seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 3-0 with Committee Members Farasat and Morgan absent. May 2021 CCC was cancelled due to conflict with special called City Council meeting. June 2021 CCC was cancelled due to lack of agenda items. July 2020 No CCC meeting traditionally scheduled during the month of July. August 2021 (Original August 10th meeting was cancelled, but then rescheduled as a special- called meeting held on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 5:30pm) Recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board …
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. Vice Chair DePalma made a motion to approve minutes; 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. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS Vice-Chair DePalma made a motion to recommends items B1-B4; 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. 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. 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. 3. 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 Literacy First Program. 4. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council that all …
305 S. CONGRESS PUD Proposed Bike Network 1 S T S T R E E T Lady Bird Lake BIKE / PEDESTRIAN TRAIL PROPOSED TRAIL CONNECTION HIGH COMFORT ROAD MEDIUM COMFORT ROAD PROPOSED MEDIUM COMFORT ROAD PROPOSED SHARED ROAD PROPOSED SHARED PATHWAY LANEWAY B Road classifications per Austin bike network C O N G R E S S A V E N U E A Y A W E N A L 305 S. Congress C Y A W E N A L BARTON SPRINGS ROAD EXTENSION B A RT O N S P RIN G S R O A D RIVERSIDE DRIVE 305 S. CONGRESS I CASE NUMBER: C814-89-0003.02 I JUNE 2021 305 S. CONGRESS PUD Proposed Pedestrian Network BIKE / PEDESTRIAN TRAIL LAKEFRONT PEDESTRIAN WALKS SIDEWALK ADJACENT TO ROADWAY PATHWAY / PLAZA C O N G R E S S A V E N U E DRIVEWAY B A Y A W E V R D I C Y A W E V R D I BARTON SPRINGS ROAD EXTENSION 305 S. CONGRESS I CASE NUMBER: C814-89-0003.02 I JUNE 2021
M E M O R A N D U M Jerry Rusthoven, Chief Zoning Officer Austin Housing and Zoning Department Kimberly A. McNeeley, M.Ed., CPRP, Director Austin Parks and Recreation Department November 24, 2021 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: 305 S. Congress Planned Unit Development Amendment/Statesman PUD Parks and Recreation Department staff reviewed the 305 S. Congress Planned Unit Development Amendment, also known as the Statesman PUD, from the time of submittal, through various updates. On August 31, 2021, the applicant invoked Section 25-2-282(E) of the City Code, which required the initiation of the Boards and Commission process for the PUD. Using the last update submittal of the PUD as a starting point, staff brought the PUD forward to the Parks and Recreation Board on September 28, 2021. With regard to Parkland, staff found the PUD to be Fair but not Superior and presented a list of items that would need to be worked through in order to gain superiority. At the September 28th, 2021, meeting, the Board voted to not recommend the PUD amendment as superior with regards to Parkland and directed staff to continue working with the applicant to negotiate unresolved superiority items and Board concerns. At the October 26th, 2021, Board meeting, board members voted to clarify and amend the minutes related to the 305 S. Congress Planned Unit Development Amendment to read as follows: Board Member Cottam Sajbel made a motion to recommend that the Statesman PUD, the 305 S. Congress PUD, is not superior with further recommendation for staff to continue to work with the applicant to negotiate the items listed in the resolution which include the following Board and Department items: Parks and Recreation Board Items • Signature parkland must be properly deeded to the City of Austin, rather than left as easement in the PUD amendment, and the deeding of that parkland must be triggered by specific deadlines or progress in new development. • Parkland dedicated to the City must be approximately nine acres. Six of the acres offered in the PUD Amendment are on land that is unbuildable, due to the waterfront overlay. • Control over programming of the public parkland and trail must be awarded to the City of Austin, for public transparency. • The Grand Staircase, with ADA compliance, must remain located next to Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge for public visibility and access to the parkland. • Retention ponds with …
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 …
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: 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 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
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD January 25, 2022 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, Nina Rinaldi, Richard DePalma, and Patrick Moore. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Anna Di Carlo and Laura Cottam Sajbel, Nancy Barnard and Kimberly Taylor. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Liana Kallivoka, Suzanne Piper, Charles Mabry, Consultant Drew Carman, Gregory Montes, Dave Lambert (AE), Scott Grantham, Peter Mullan (Project Connect), Annick Beaudet (ATD) Reynaldo Hernandez, Shelley Kilday (PW), Justin Schneider and Nan Dowling. Board Member Taylor departed the meeting at approximately 7:35pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Sharon Blythe – Friends of Austin Memorial Park- Scott Cobb- City of Austin Lifeguard Kevin Reinis – Austin Rowing Club Mike Canetti-Barton Springs Association A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of November 30, 2021 were approved. Vice Chair DePalma made a motion to approve minutes; Board Member Cottam- Sajbel seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0 vote with Board Member Lisa Hugman absent and 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 Department Director for approval of the Beverly S Sheffield Northwest District Park Vision Plan. Board member Bernard made a motion to approve recommendation; Board Member Faust seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 7-0 vote with Board Member Rinaldi abstaining, Board Member Taylor unable to vote (due to technical difficulties), Lisa Hugman absent and one vacancy. Page 1 of 2 2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding 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. Vice-Chair DePalma made a motion to approve recommendation; Board Member Rinaldi seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0 vote with Board Member Lisa Hugman absent, Board Member Taylor unable to vote (due to technical difficulties), and one vacancy. 3. Presentation and discussion of Project Connect plans related to parkland. 4. Presentation and …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD November 30, 2021 – 6:00pm City Hall Boards and Commissions Room, Room 1101 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS: Patrick Moore (D-3) Dawn Lewis (D-10), Chair 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 CITIZEN 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 October 26, 2021. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS CONSENT 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. (PARD Long Range Plan Strategies – Relief from Urban Life; SD23 Outcomes – Health and Environment, Safety, Government that Works for All) Presenter(s): Matt McCaw, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, and Denisha Cox, Contract Management Specialist IV, Parks and Recreation Department 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. (PARD Long Range Plan Strategies – Relief from Urban Life, Park Access for All; SD23 Outcomes – Health and Environment, Government that Works for All) Presenter(s): David Crabb, Division Manager Community Recreation, Parks and Recreation Department Page 1 of 3 3. 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 Literacy First Program. (SD23 Outcomes – Government that Works for All) Presenter(s): David Crabb, Division Manager Community Recreation, Parks and Recreation Department 4. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council that all eligible hotel occupancy taxes be utilized as described in this recommendation and the Tourism Commission Parks and …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD October 26, 2021 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:05pm. Board Members in Attendance: Dawn Lewis, Nancy Barnard, Laura Cottam Sajbel, Sarah Faust, Lisa Hugman and Nina Rinaldi. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Richard DePalma, Anna Di Carlo and Kimberly Taylor. Board Member Di Carlo joined the meeting at approximately 7:58pm. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Liana Kallivoka, Lucas Massie, Suzanne Piper, Lana Denkeler, Bianca Galvan, Charles Mabry, Jason Walker, Tonja Walls, Diana Wang, and Sammi Curless. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL August Harris – Preservation Texas 2021 award for the Shipe Cabin Sharon Blythe – Austin Memorial Park Kevin Reinis – Austin Rowing Club Frederick DeWorken –Foundation Communities development and need for green space Scott Cobb – memorializing Joan Cabella A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Member Cottam Sajbel made a motion to correct the minutes to reflect clarification of the final motion related to item B3. The clarification is to strike the following language: “Board Member Cottam Sajbel made a motion to recommend to the Planning Commission that the Statesman PUD…;” Board Member Faust seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0 vote with Board Member Di Carlo absent and two vacancies. The corrected minutes from the regular meeting of September 28, 2021 were approved on Board Member Taylor motion, Board Member Cottam Sajbel second on a vote of 8-0 with Board Member Di Carlo absent and two vacancies. Page 1 of 3 Due to the number of interested speakers, Chair Lewis moved Items B3 and B5 to be heard following approval of the minutes. Items B1 and B2 were taken up after Item B5 and were followed by Items B4 and B6. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS CONSENT 1. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council regarding an ordinance waiving up to $9,315 in Parks and Recreation Department Asian American Resource Center rental fees for Austin Community College; and authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Austin Community College to provide classrooms at the Asian American Resource Center for English as a Second Language classes and potentially other adult education programs free of charge. Chair Lewis made a motion to recommend to the City Council approval of …
Climate Vulnerability Analysis and Management Strategies RFP Response, Evaluation, and Recommendation for Land Management Planning for PARD Natural Areas Parks and Recreation Board Meeting November 30, 2021 Presenters: Matt McCaw Environmental Conservation Program Manager Land Management Program Denisha Cox Contract Management Specialist IV Financial Services Division Background: Recreation opportunities • • mental health benefits • • • water cleansing • air cleansing social benefits climate regulation • • • • • A natural area is an area that retains or has reestablished its natural character, typically dominated by native plants and animals. The majority of PARD’s ~ 17,000 acres of land are protected as natural areas in preserves, greenbelts, metro parks, district parks, and even along the margins of golf courses. These natural areas provide critical services, such as • Most have not been managed to maintain ecosystem health. • They are threatened by climate change, invasive species, and loss of biodiversity, all of which make them more susceptible to heat, drought, disease, and wildfire. The need for comprehensive planning and management of PARD natural areas has long been recognized by staff, partners, and the community. The 2019 Wildfire Preparedness Audit highlighted this need from a public safety standpoint. • • Recommended that PARD create and implement land management plans. PARD committed to establish a land management team to do this. 2 Background: • City Council recently adopted the Austin Climate Equity Plan and directed staff to implement the plan, including: • defining leadership responsibilities • identifying related items for budget amendment • prioritizing strategies that support multiple plan goals • This land management plan helps to address the following Natural Systems goals in the Climate Equity Plan: resilience. • Goal 1: By 2030…manage all new and existing natural areas with a focus on • Goal 3: Achieve at least 50% citywide tree canopy cover by 2050... • Goal 4: By 2030, include all City-owned lands under a management plan that results in neutral or negative carbon emissions and maximizes community co- benefits. 3 Deliverables & Plan Components Restoration strategies that may be effective and appropriate for achieving management goals in various contexts. Monitoring design to evaluate progression toward management goals. ~10-year document; 50-year horizon. Site analysis • Soils • Hydrology • Existing vegetation communities • Endangered species habitat • Trails, authorized and unauthorized • Other elements Climate vulnerability analysis • Identify components of ecosystems that affect vulnerability to intense …
