COTA TIMELINE 2006-2010 Land Acquisition Dec 2010 Groundbreaking for Racetrack Oct 2012 Construction of Amphitheater April 2013 First Concert at Amphitheater Dec 2013 Annexed by City of Austin Sept 2018 Planned Unit Development (PUD) Application Submittal PUD Submittal The COTA track and ancillary facilities were permitted and constructed while the project was in the City of Austin’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. The City of Austin annexed the project area in 2013 and gave the interim zoning designation of Interim Rural Residential (I-RR). The original vision was for the COTA track and amphitheater to spur economic development in and around the project area. In order to provide more development within the project area, a formal zoning designation is needed. COTA is looking to partner with developers to achieve a mix of uses that complement and enhance the project as a destination and entertainment district. The first phase of development contemplated is a hotel and waterpark that is project to be 155 feet in height. The only zoning tool in today’s current Land Development Code that allows for height above 60 feet is PUD zoning, thus PUD zoning was needed. PUD zoning allows for modifications to the Code, but also requires superiority measures. With regard to Parks and Recreation, the estimated development of 508 hotel units and 30 condominium units results in a requirement of 7.817 acres of land dedication and a $223,975 development fee. The COTA PUD proposal for parkland superiority is to provide for 11.38 acres of land (9.71 acres credited) for two regulation soccer fields and construction of those fields with irrigation. The cost estimate for the construction is $1.9 M, which is far in excess of the required development fee.
Master Plan for John Treviño Jr. Metropolitan Park at Morrison Ranch Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee Request for Recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board Charles Mabry, Associate Project Manager, PARD David Malda, Principal, GGN May 11, 2020 • 330 acres of former ranch 5 I-3 Walter E. Long Metro Park Park Context • 2003: Purchased by PARD • 2006: Named after John Treviño Jr., former Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem • 5,000 feet of Colorado River frontage • 2/3 of the site lies in the 100-year floodplain and TX-130 • Located at 9501 FM-969 between US-183 Ladybird Lake 3 8 1 S U e r o R i v d o l o r a C Decker Ln F M 9 6 9 Treviño Park M 973 F 0 R 13 S US 71 Austin-Bergstrom Intl Airport John Treviño Jr. at City of Austin park dedication in 2016 (Image credit: BetoATX) 2 MONTOPOLISDEL VALLECENTRAL EAST AUSTINDOWNTOWN AUSTIN Master Plan Schedule 2019 MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC FEB MAR APR 2020 JAN Discovery Site Analysis Existing Conditions, Opportunities, and Challenges Report Develop Shared Vision Story Gathering Community Meeting #1 Summary What We’ve Heard: Vision & Values Community Meeting #2 Summary Focused Engagement Phases Ongoing Community Engagement Explore Concepts Preliminary Concepts Community Meeting #3 Summary Develop Master Plan Preferred Master Plan Community Meeting #4 Summary Document and Refine Draft Master Plan Report Boards and Commisions Review and Adopt City Council Final Master Plan Report 3 Public Engagement: Approach Meetings and Events • 4 community meetings (two on-site at Treviño Park) • 11 Small Group Discussions • 3 Technical Advisory Group (TAG) Meetings Surveys • 3 community surveys (digital and print in English and Spanish) Individual outreach • Engagement with individuals, 16+ organizations, 3 neighborhood associations, and 5 local schools • In-person outreach in East Austin: 3 school events, 5 neighborhood/organization events, and 5 church services July 8 community meeting nature talk + hike December 7 community meeting with organization partners 4 Public Engagement: Listening 1) Site, parks, and your story • Connection to place • Notes & postcards • Oral histories • Survey: 398 respondents (41% responses from neighboring zip codes*) Community Priorities: 2) What we heard • Park Vision and Values • Opportunity to share feedback to date and confirm understanding of community goals Nature Stewardship + Education 3) An ideal day at Treviño …
Master Plan for John Treviño Jr. Metropolitan Park at Morrison Ranch Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee Request for Recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board Charles Mabry, Associate Project Manager, PARD David Malda, Principal, GGN May 15, 2020 • 330 acres of former ranch 5 I-3 Walter E. Long Metro Park Park Context • 2003: Purchased by PARD • 2006: Named after John Treviño Jr., former Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem • 5,000 feet of Colorado River frontage • 2/3 of the site lies in the 100-year floodplain and TX-130 • Located at 9501 FM-969 between US-183 Ladybird Lake 3 8 1 S U e r o R i v d o l o r a C Decker Ln F M 9 6 9 Treviño Park M 973 F 0 R 13 S US 71 Austin-Bergstrom Intl Airport John Treviño Jr. at City of Austin park dedication in 2016 (Image credit: BetoATX) 2 MONTOPOLISDEL VALLECENTRAL EAST AUSTINDOWNTOWN AUSTIN Master Plan Schedule 2019 MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC FEB MAR APR 2020 JAN Discovery Site Analysis Existing Conditions, Opportunities, and Challenges Report Develop Shared Vision Story Gathering Community Meeting #1 Summary What We’ve Heard: Vision & Values Community Meeting #2 Summary Focused Engagement Phases Ongoing Community Engagement Explore Concepts Preliminary Concepts Community Meeting #3 Summary Develop Master Plan Preferred Master Plan Community Meeting #4 Summary Document and Refine Draft Master Plan Report Boards and Commisions Review and Adopt City Council Final Master Plan Report 3 Public Engagement: Approach Meetings and Events • 4 community meetings (two on-site at Treviño Park) • 11 Small Group Discussions • 3 Technical Advisory Group (TAG) Meetings Surveys • 3 community surveys (digital and print in English and Spanish) Individual outreach • Engagement with individuals, 16+ organizations, 3 neighborhood associations, and 5 local schools • In-person outreach in East Austin: 3 school events, 5 neighborhood/organization events, and 5 church services July 8 community meeting nature talk + hike December 7 community meeting with organization partners 4 Public Engagement: Listening 1) Site, parks, and your story • Connection to place • Notes & postcards • Oral histories • Survey: 398 respondents (41% responses from neighboring zip codes*) Community Priorities: 2) What we heard • Park Vision and Values • Opportunity to share feedback to date and confirm understanding of community goals Nature Stewardship + Education 3) An ideal day at Treviño …
Special Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board April 29, 2020 The Parks and Recreation Board special meeting will be held April 29, 2020 with social distancing modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (April 28, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. • To speak remotely at the April 29, 2020 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6716 or sammi.curless@austintexas.gov no later than noon, April 28, 2020. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to sammi.curless@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Wednesday, April 29, 2020 – 3:00-4:30 p.m. Via Videoconference PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS: Dawn Lewis (D-10), Chair Romteen Farasat (D-4), Vice Chair Richard DePalma (Mayor) Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Anna L. Di Carlo (D-2) Kate Mason-Murphy (D-3) Kim Taylor (D-8) Sarah Faust (D-5) Fred Morgan (D-6) Francoise Luca (D-7) Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of February 25, 2020. B. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding election of Parks and Recreation Board Chair and Vice Chair. 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget. Presenters: Robert Brizendine, Budget Analyst IV, City of Austin Budget Office and Vanorda Richardson, Financial Manager III, Parks and Recreation Department 3. Discussion and possible action regarding selection of members …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD February 25, 2020 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 301 W. 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:08pm. Board Members in Attendance: Dawn Lewis; Romteen Farasat; Laura Cottam Sajbel; Sarah Faust; Richard DePalma ; Anna L. Di Carlo; Francoise Luca; Kate Mason-Murphy; Fred Morgan and Kim Taylor. Nina Rinaldi arrived at 6:14pm. Staff in Attendance: Anthony Segura; Liana Kallivoka; Suzanne Piper; Amanda Ross; Fred Fuller; Janna Renfro; Jason Maurer; Randy Scott; Scott Grantham and Sammi Curless. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Kevin Reinis – Austin Rowing Club events and outreach. Andrew Harrod – Save Barton Creek Association publication entitled “Explorer’s Guide to the Hill Country Oasis”. Robert Corbin – Concessions in Austin waterfront parks. Malcolm Yeatts – Status update from relevant departments related to August 22, 2019 City Council directive to remove unused right-of-way from Guerrero Park. Linda Guerrero – Update on vacation of unused street right-of-way in Guerrero Park per City Council directive on August 22, 2019. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the meeting of January 28, 2020 were approved on Board Member Cottam Sajbal motion, Vice Chair Farasat second on an 11-0 vote. Items under “C. Staff Briefings and Reports” on the agenda were moved up to be heard before items under “B. New Business: Discussion and Possible Action Items” due to matters of time. In addition, Item C2 was heard first followed by Items C1 and C3. C. STAFF BRIEFINGS & REPORTS* 1. Update on Austin City Limits (ACL) C3 Presents contract. The presentation was made by Jason Maurer, Sales and Event Manager, Parks and Recreation Department and Colin Wallis, CEO, Austin Parks Foundation. 2. Update on Roy G. Guerrero Park channel stabilization. The presentation was made by Fred Fuller, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department and Janna Renfro, Engineer, Watershed Protection Department. 3. Off leash dogs and portable signage in parks. The presentation was made by Amanda Ross, Natural Resources Programs Division Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. 1 B. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding selection of members to serve on the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee and the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Board. Chair Lewis nominated Vice Chair Farasat to serve as a member of the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee …
FY 2020-21 Budget Overview FY20 ALL FUNDS EXPENDITURES $4.2 BILLION BUDGET FY20 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM $1.2 BILLION SPEND PLAN Other 31% Austin Water 14% Austin Energy 31% General Fund 24% Austin Energy $254.7 M Aviation $198.0 M Austin Water $175.4 M Planning & Development Center $81.8 M Voter-Approved Bonds $201.0 M Other $289.4 M 2 FY20 GENERAL FUND REVENUE $1.1 BILLION BUDGET FY20 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES $1.1 BILLION BUDGET Property Tax 49% Transfers & Other 13% Police 39% Sales Tax 23% Austin Public Library 5% Austin Public Health 8% Parks and Recreation 9% Other 13% Utility Transfers 15% Emergency Medical Services 8% Fire 18% 3 General Fund Budget Forecast Prior to COVID-19 Outbreak Balanced budgets had been forecast for fiscal years 2020 and 2021 4 Projected Revenue Shortfalls by Source General Fund Revenue Source FY 2020 Budget Rapid Slower Resolution Resolution FY 2021 Forecast Rapid Slower Resolution Resolution Sales Taxes $251.8 M ($32.6 M) ($43.2 M) $260.6 M ($11.8 M) ($15.4 M) Mixed Drink Taxes $14.2 M ($1.1 M) ($4.2 M) $14.7 M ($0.5M) User Fees and Fines $91.2 M ($3.0 M) ($8.6 M) $91.9 M Interest Earnings $8.3 M ($1.6 M) ($1.6 M) $9.0 M ($6.1 M) ($6.1M) All Other Total $723.1 M ‐ ‐ $744.1 M $1,088.6 M ($38.3 M) ($57.6 M) $1,120.3 M ($17.9M) ($22.0 M) ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ • Rapid resolution and slower resolution columns reflect projected revenue declines relative to FY 2020 budgeted amounts and FY 2021 forecasted amounts prior to the COVID‐19 Outbreak 5 Closing the Shortfall Options • Property tax cap of up to 8% is allowable for the next two fiscal years due to • Limit the number and amount of fee waivers disaster declaration • Look into reserves • Consultant currently hired to study efficiency improvements • Analysis of new sources for General Fund revenue • Targeted hiring freeze on non-essential positions and department reductions in discretionary line items 6 City of Austin Budget Timeline Policy Input & Forecasting Budget Development Council Deliberation & Adoption JANUARY ‐ APRIL MAY ‐ JUNE JULY ‐ AUGUST Boards and Commissions Council Town Hall Meetings Public Hearings KEY DATES: April – 5-year Financial Forecast Update May 8 – Department budget submittals due to Budget Office July 13 – Presentation of Proposed Budget to City Council July 23, 30 – Public Hearings August 12 – Budget and tax rate …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD DIRECTOR’S REPORT DATE: April 2020 MASTER PLAN UPDATES: John Treviño Jr. Metro Park at Morrison Ranch Master Plan: The draft master plan for the John Treviño Jr. Metro Park has been completed. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and public meeting restrictions, the presentations of the master plan to Boards and Commissions have been delayed. The park plan is tentatively scheduled to go before the Design Commission for a briefing and the Environmental Commission for action in late May and to the Parks and Recreation Board in May or June. The draft master plan can be found at the project’s website: http://www.austintexas.gov/JohnTrevinoMetroPark George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center Master Plan: Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) staff held the Master Plan Kickoff Meeting on Tuesday, March 24, with the consultant team and discussed the overall project schedule, task deliverables, and other related actions for the completion of the Master Plan. In mid-April, the consultant met with Carver staff to gather input and insight on the existing conditions of the facility and its usage. The SpeakUp Austin! first survey for the Carver Master Planning process went live April 21 (survey). In early May, the consultant team will be meeting with Carver staff to discuss programming challenges and growth opportunities. You may find additional information at the project’s website: http://www.austintexas.gov/CarverATXplanning Zilker Metro Park Master Plan: PARD is working closely with Capital Contracting Office (CCO) on the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for consultant teams interested to work on the park master plan, which is currently open. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the deadline for the RFQ has been extended to May 6. PARD anticipates bringing a recommendation for a consultant to City Council for approval in the summer of 2020 and begin the community planning and engagement process in late 2020 / early 2021. Land Development Code (LDC) Rewrite: On April 9, City Council voted (7-4) to appeal the Travis County District Court’s ruling in the lawsuit challenging the procedures used for adopting the Land Development Code Revision. The ruling nullifies first and second readings of the LDC on procedural grounds. The appeal is expected to take many months. The LDC leadership team has continued to meet and will be formulating a set of options for moving forward, to be shared with the City Manager’s Office. In addition, in June, the LDC team will publish what was intended to …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD April 29, 2020 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a special meeting on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 3:10pm. Board Members in Attendance: Dawn Lewis; Romteen Farasat; Laura Cottam Sajbel; Sarah Faust; Richard DePalma; Anna L. DiCarlo; Francoise Luca; Kate Mason-Murphy; Fred Morgan; Nina Rinaldi and Kimberly Taylor. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley; Liana Kallivoka; Lucas Massie; Suzanne Piper; Anthony Segura; Vanorda Richardson; Robert Brizendine; Steven Linett and Sammi Curless. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the meeting of February 25, 2020 were approved on Board Member Taylor motion, Board Member DePalma second on an 11-0 vote. B. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding election of Parks and Recreation Board Chair and Vice Chair. Board Member DePalma nominated Chair Lewis for a second term as Board Chair. Chair Lewis accepted the nomination. Board Member Mason-Murphy seconded the motion. No other nominations were made. The motion carried on a vote of 11-0. Board Member Morgan nominated Vice Chair Farasat for a second term as Board Vice Chair. Vice Chair Farasat accepted the nomination. Board Member Mason-Murphy seconded the motion. No other nominations were made. The motion carried on a vote of 11-0. Board Member Rinaldi departed the meeting at 4:22pm. 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget. Presentation made by Robert Brizendine, Budget Analyst IV, City of Austin Budget Office and Vanorda Richardson, Financial Services Division Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. Following discussion, Vice Chair Farasat made a motion that the Parks and Recreation Board accept the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2021 budget forecast and moving forward will discuss budget details for future recommendations. Board Member Cottam Sajbal seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 10-0 with Board Member Rinaldi absent. 3. Discussion and possible action regarding selection of members to serve on the Concessions and Contracts Committee, Downtown Commission and Urban Trails Stakeholder Group. Chair Lewis nominated Board Member Faust to serve on the Concessions and Contracts Committee. Board Member Faust accepted the nomination. Board Member DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with Board Member Rinaldi absent. Chair Lewis nominated Board Member Taylor to serve on the Downtown Commission. Board Member Taylor accepted the …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Community Interest Announcement George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center Renaming and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Saturday, April 4th, 2020 at 9:30am 5801 Ainez Drive, Austin, TX 78702 A quorum of board members may be present but no business will be conducted. Board Liaison Sammi Curless 512-974-6716
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Community Interest Announcement North Oaks Neighborhood Park Ribbon Cutting Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 11:00am 820 Plaza Dr., Austin, TX 78753 A quorum of board members may be present but no business will be conducted. Board Liaison Sammi Curless 512-974-6716
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Community Interest Announcement Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 12:30pm 7022 Hart Lane, Austin, TX 78731 Board Liaison Sammi Curless 512-974-6716 Loewy Family Playground at Murchison Pool Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony A quorum of board members may be present but no business will be conducted.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Community Interest Announcement Colony Park District Park Ribbon Cutting Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 10:00am 7201 Colony Loop Drive, Austin, TX 78724 Board Liaison Sammi Curless 512-974-6716 A quorum of board members may be present but no business will be conducted.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Tuesday, February 25, 2020 - 6:00 p.m. City Hall Board and Commission Room, Room 1101 301 W. 2nd St., Austin, Texas 78701 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS: Dawn Lewis (D-10), Chair Romteen Farasat (D-4), Vice Chair Richard DePalma (Mayor) Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Anna L. Di Carlo (D-2) Kate Mason-Murphy (D-3) Kim Taylor (D-8) Sarah Faust (D-5) Fred Morgan (D-6) Francoise Luca (D-7) Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 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 January 28, 2020. B. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding selection of members to serve on the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee and the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Board. 2. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2019 Annual Internal Review of the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee. Presenter: Fred Morgan, Committee Chair, Land, Facilities and Programs Committee 3. Discussion and possible action regarding recommendations associated with the Land Development 4. Discussion and possible action regarding a Board training opportunity. C. STAFF BRIEFINGS & REPORTS* 1. Update on Austin City Limits (ACL) C3 Presents contract. Presenter: Jason Maurer, Sales and Event Manager and Colin Wallis, CEO, Austin Parks Foundation 2. Update on Roy G. Guerrero Park channel stabilization. Presenter: Fred Fuller, Project Manager and Janna Renfro, Engineer, Watershed Protection Department Code. 1 3. Off leash dogs and portable signage in parks. Presenter: Amanda Ross, Natural Resources Programs Division Manager D. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding the Alternative Funding Working Group (Lewis, Farasat, DePalma, Rinaldi). Farasat and Rinaldi). 2. Discussion and possible action regarding the Parking and Mobility Working Group (Cottam Sajbel, 3. Discussion and possible action regarding the Park and Facility Renaming (Ordinance 20160324-021) Working Group (Di Carlo, Farasat, Luca). E. DIRECTOR’S REPORT ON PROGRAM AND PROJECT UPDATES AND EVENTS F. FUTURE ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS ADJOURNMENT * A member of the public may not address a board at a meeting on an item posted as a briefing, per City Code Section 2-1- 44(E). The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD January 28, 2020 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 301 W. 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Board Members in Attendance: Dawn Lewis; Laura Cottam Sajbel; Richard DePalma; Anna L. Di Carlo; Francoise Luca; Fred Morgan; Kate Mason-Murphy and Nina Rinaldi Board Members Absent: Romteen Farasat and Kimberly Taylor Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley; Liana Kallivoka; Lucas Massie; Suzanne Piper; Anthony Segura; Sammi Curless; Denisha Cox; Kevin Gomillion; Steven Linnet; Larry Mendez; Thomas Rowlinson; Randy Scott; D’Anne Williams and Ana Sievert A. CALL TO ORDER Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:04p.m. B. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Sharon Blythe – removal of trees planted by neighborhood at Mountain View Park; homeless camps in parks Kevin Reinis – Austin Rowing Club end of year update Fred McGhee – Oakwood Cemetery chapel restoration Eric Harris – Millwood Neighborhood concerning Walnut Trail through Balcones Park C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Member Morgan made a motion to approve the minutes; Board Member Cottam Sajbel seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0 with Vice Chair Farasat and Board Member Taylor absent. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS Consent 1. Recommendation to approve the 2020 meeting schedule for the Concessions & Contracts Committee according to approved Concessions & Contracts Committee November 12, 2019 Minutes. Board Member Luca made a motion to approve the 2020 meeting schedule for the Concessions & Contracts Committee; Board Member DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0 with Vice Chair Farasat and Board Member Taylor absent. 1 Non-consent 2. Make a Recommendation to City Council regarding the superiority of the Austin Green Planned Unit Development and Municipal Utility District as it pertains to parkland. Board Member DePalma made a motion to recommend to the City Council regarding the superiority of the Austin Green Planned Unit Development and Municipal Utility District as it pertains to parkland; Board Member Cottam Sajbel seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0 with Vice Chair Farasat and Board Member Taylor absent. 3. Make a Recommendation to City Council to authorize the execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Parkland Improvement, Management, and Operations Agreement for Republic Square Park between the City, Austin Parks Foundation, and the Downtown Austin Parks, LLC. Board Member Luca made a motion to recommend to the …
This report covers the time period of 1/1/2019 to 12/31/2019 (Please note that this is to be completed by the Chair of the board, commission or committee.) Annual Internal Review Land, Facilities and Programs Committee of the Parks and Recreation Board The Land, Facilities and Programs Committee mission statement (per the City Code) is: to serve in an advisory capacity to the full board on issues of development and programs of the public parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities and the general welfare of the parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities. 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. 2019 Overview The Land, Facilities, and Program Committee (LFPC) of the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board (PARB) met a total of four times in 2019 – January, February, September and November. Board Member Frank Ward served as chair of the Committee for the early part of 2019 until he was replaced on the Parks and Recreation Board. Board Member Fred Morgan was appointed Chair by the Parks and Recreation Board at its June 25, 2019 meeting. January 2019 LFPC made a recommendation to PARB to recommend to the Department Director the approval of the Givens District Park Master Plan. Action Taken: A motion to approve this item and move it to the full Board for review carried on a vote of 5-0. LFPC made a recommendation to the PARB to recommend to the Department Director the approval of the Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt Master Plan. Action Taken: A motion to approve this item and move it to the full Board for review carried on a vote of 5-0. Page 1 of 3 February 2019 LPFC made a recommendation to the PARB to recommend to City Council approval of the Brush Square Master Plan. Action Taken: A motion to approve this item and move it to the full Board for review carried on a vote 3-0 with 1 member absent. March 2019 No LFPC meeting held due to lack of agenda items. April 2019 No LFPC meeting held due to lack of agenda items. May 2019 No LFPC meeting held due to lack of agenda items. June 2019 No LFPC meeting held due to lack of quorum. July 2019 No LPFC meeting held due to lack of agenda items. …
+ Parks & Recreation Board - February 25, 2020 - 15 YEARS OF PARTNERSHIP $6.2 MILLION FOR PARKS FROM THE 2019 FESTIVAL ALONE $41 MILLION IN PARK INVESTMENTS $5 MILLION IN COMMUNITY INITIATED GRANTS NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY IMPACT UP TO $5,000 UP TO $50,000 $100,000 $850K IN RECREATION & PROGRAMMING STRATEGIC FOCUS ON PARK EQUITY EASTLINK- ST. JOHN- REPUBLIC SQUARE- HARTFORD- DOVE SPRINGS- GREAT PARKS FOR EVERY AUSTINITE
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS MUSIC FESTIVAL PARKS BOARD BRIEFING by OFFICE OF SPECIAL EVENTS and AUSTIN PARKS FOUNDATION AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT (PARD) OVERVIEW PRESENTATION TO: PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FEBRUARY 25, 2020 http://www.austintexas.gov/parkevents Presentation Overview 1. 2. Joint presentation by Austin Parks and Recreation Department Office of Special Events (PARD OSE) and Austin Parks Foundation (APF) PARD OSE Event History Event Agreement Event Benefits and Revenue to the City Event Foundation Agreement Board and Grant Funding Partnership Benefits 3. APF 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 4. Questions Event History and Event Overview Events support the PARD Mission – “creating diverse programs and experiences” Public activations serve those who enjoy recreation differently, enhance our image as Austin, celebrate our green spaces and create community. Park events serve purpose – civic celebration Civic celebrations contribute to our economics, culture and sense of place. 1.2 M attendees /year 2002 Austin City Limits Music Festival founded – celebrating 19 years in 2020 2013 Festival occurs 2 weekends in the park (2012 City Council action) 8 stages, approximately 130 bands/year 300,000 attendees, 20% of total park special event visitors 2015 Parkland Events Task Force. Year long public process. Adopted 2017 by Austin City Council. Zilker Metropolitan Park: One of three park locations with codified limits. 6 events – limited to 27 event days Event Agreement All event agreements require payment of established fees and permit costs. All agreements also require post event inspections, and require the event to replace/repair impacts to parks/damages Maintains attendance at established cap 75,000/day or less Maintains 10 set up days and 5 take down days Maintains event commitment to neighborhood patrols, enforcement and direct response 2011 and 2014 ticket fee remittance scaled adjustments 2015 system wide maintenance fee adjustments Benefits and Highlights – City of Austin 1. Paid all City Fees/costs – no fee waivers 2019: $100,000 PARD general fund use fees part of a total of $2.4 M city festival costs/fees PARD Revenue Totals Since 2008: $700,000 use fees, $1 M post reimbursement, and $9.2 M ticket fees ($11 M total) 2. 3. 4. Event funds equipment and staff supplies for the event Event helped establish best practices through testing grounds protection technology in cooperation with PARD (starting in 2009) Environmental Initiatives 1. 2. Rock and recycle. Composting. Compostable cups/ware. …
Approaches to Managing Off Leash Dogs on Parkland Amanda Ross-Division Manager, Natural Resources Austin Parks and Recreation Department February 25, 2020 Levels of Notification & Enforcement Informational-Signage & Notification Voluntary Compliance Through Contact with Park Rangers or Austin Police Department Seek compliance through soft enforcement and provide information to park user First approach of APD and Park Rangers Focused Programing In Concern Areas-Bark Rangers, Pop-up Events Ticketing & Fines/Warnings Park Ranger Joint Efforts with Animal Services Department and Austin Police Department Movable Large Signage Display In Problem Areas Year 1 (2018) 3 Signs Rotated Barton Creek at 360 access Barton Creek at Spyglass Barton Creek at Gus Fruh Bull Creek Greenbelt North Bull Creek District Park Longview Park Mabel Davis Year 2 (2019) 3 Signs Stationary Barton Creek Greenbelt at 360 access Longview Park Bull Creek Year 3 (2020) Signs Rotating Barton Creek Greenbelt Twin Falls Hill of life 360 access Bull Creek Longview Park Mexican American Cultural Center Onion Creek West Austin Park Number of Dogs Off Leash Contacts by Park Rangers October 19-February 20 GIS Tracking To Identify Areas of Concern Park Ranger Notices SOP Being Developed Implement in Concern Areas-Spring 2020 Would only be done in a safe environment Questions
Country Club Creek West at Roy G. Guerrero Park Parks and Recreation Board January 25, 2020 Janna Renfro Engineer, Project Sponsor Watershed Protection Department 1 Project Area Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park • 363 acres • Constructed drainage channel – Country Club West • Original drainage channel – Country Club East • Park& Channel Improvements constructed in 2010 2 Erosion Damage • 2015 Floods • Severe erosion created a shorter path to the river. • Pedestrian bridge collapsed • May 2015 - December 2017: Erosion damaged ~1500 feet (5 acres) of drainage channel • 100s of trees lost • Equivalent of 2500 dump truck loads of sand and soil lost (~37,000 cubic yards) 3 Temporary Repairs • Project No. 1 • 2017 • Stabilized bank near ballfields Interim Project № 1 Permanent Project 4 Temporary Repairs • Project No. 2: • 2018 • Stabilized headcut Interim Project № 2 Permanent Project 5 Temporary Repairs • Project No. 3: • 2019 • Wastewater Line Encased Interim Project № 3 Permanent Project 6 Permanent Solution • ~2,000 linear feet of channel stabilization • Three concrete “drop structures” • Natural channel between structures • Bridge over middle structure above 500- year flood elevation 7 Trail Connectivity 8 Project Schedule Complete Design Bid Begin Construction Complete Construction Funding Sources $8.5 M $2.5 M $1 M $5+ M 9
