PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD | OCTOBER 28, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Planning Process HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Michelle Benavides Mary Jo Galindo*1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Julia Brookins* Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko 1 Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Ursula A. Carter Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Image sources: Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Images: Joe’s Bakery, home in Zilker neighborhood, detail from Music Listening Map by Amy Moreland Plan Goals 107 recommendations 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Make preservation more accessible 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Images, clockwise from top left: Juneteenth parade, unveiling of La Loteria mural, archaeological resources Image sources: The Austin Chronicle (two images), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support displacement prevention and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Engage new partners and audiences • Help community members access knowledge and resources • Support people doing the work: homeowners and tenants, crafts- people, commissioners, and staff Images, clockwise from top left: Protest at City Hall to preserve Edward Rendon Park (Chicano Park), door hanger in San Antonio, “Stories within Stories” project of the Austin Asian American Film Festival Image sources: Bertha Rendon Delgado, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Austin …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD 2025 MEETING SCHEDULE (4th Monday of each month, except May and December; and May 19th at 6:00 p.m.) January 27, 2025 February 24, 2025 March 24, 2025 April 28, 2025 May 19, 2025 June 23, 2025 July 28, 2025 August 25, 2025 September 22, 2025 October 27, 2025 November 24, 2025
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Shoal Creek Trail Parks and Recreation Board Briefing October 28, 2024 D’Anne Williams – Parks and Recreation Mike Kelly – Watershed Protection Cecily Foote – Transportation Public Works History wastewater line. procedure. • In May 2018 and again in May 2019, slope failures destroyed a section of park trail and • The slope failure impacted public and private property. • Following the collapse, the City explored stabilization options under an emergency procurement • In June 2019, the design Engineer submitted conceptual options to City staff. • In January 2020, potential work was halted due to insurance requirements, access limitations, and shifting priorities to public safety to minimize floodplain impacts and erosion damage to parkland. Site Photos Current City Priorities • Minimize flooding and erosion impacts of the landslide material to Lamar Blvd and Pease Park, respectively (Watershed Protection). • Maintain stabilization project on east bank to protect heritage trees and parkland. • Monitor floodplain impacts of landslide encroachment. • Establish trail on East side of Shoal Creek (Parks and Recreation). Constraints on Full-scale Stabilization of Landslide to re-establish trail on West Bank • Stabilizing the slope is a large, costly and complex project that carries considerable risks and uncertainties. • There continues to be movement in the soil mass and periodic rock fall. Lack of certainty on when/if slide material will be stable. • The floodplain in this area includes the roadway and private property on the east side of Lamar. Adding structures in this area could potentially have flood plain impacts. • Focusing efforts on this stretch of trail would decrease the ability to provide service to underserved areas of the City. Work to Date • New/replaced wastewater line • East creek bank stabilization • Reroute of storm drain system from Wooldridge Drive • Nature trail detour option built in 2021 • Repairs to the eastside creek wall, damaged during high rain events • Design and permit for east side sidewalk and urban trail improvements • Removal of Austin Energy guy wire obstructions • Construction of the Lamar sidewalk/trail completed October 25 Planned Trail Improvements • The Parks and Recreation Department has replaced the section of the Lamar sidewalk opposite of the slope failure area with an improved 12’ wide urban trail and sidewalk. • Urban Trails Plan, adopted in 2014 and updated in 2024, calls for replacing the Lamar sidewalk with a multi-use …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION YYYYMMDD-XXX Seconded By: Audit of City of Austin Baseball Field and Soccer Field Contracts Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation WHEREAS, the City of Austin is committed to providing equitable access to public recreational spaces, including baseball and soccer fields, to all residents; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department contracts with outside organizations for the management, maintenance, or usage of certain city-owned baseball and soccer fields; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to ensure transparency, accountability, and fair access to these recreational facilities, and to determine whether contractual obligations are being met by contracted organizations; Therefore, the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board recommends to Austin City Council: 1. An Audit of Contracts. The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department shall conduct or commission a comprehensive audit of all existing contracts between the City and external organizations that manage, maintain, or use city-owned baseball and soccer fields. This audit shall include: a. A detailed breakdown of the number of contracts currently in effect; b. Identification of the organizations or entities with which the City is contracting; and c. The start and end dates of each contract and any options for renewal or extension. 2. Information Regarding Community Access. The audit shall specifically assess the terms of each contract related to public and community access to the baseball and soccer fields, including: a. Whether the contract clearly specifies the level and schedule of access that the general public and community groups have to these facilities, as well as whether and how public notice regarding this access shall be made available to the public; b. Details as to how often and for how long the fields are available for community use versus reserved for the contracted organization’s activities; and c. Whether the contracted organizations are adhering to these terms regarding public access and awareness and, if not, to what extent and in what ways access has been restricted. 3. Data on Compliance and Enforcement. The audit shall examine: a. The terms and conditions in each contract related to breaches of contract, including penalties or remedies for non-compliance by the contracted organization; and b. Any procedures for terminating contracts in the event of material breach or failure to comply with the agreed-upon terms, especially those related to community access. 1 of 2 Vote For: Against: Abstain: Absent: Attest: [Staff or board …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD 2025 MEETING SCHEDULE (4th Monday of each month, except May and December; and May 19th at 6:00 p.m.) January 27, 2025 February 24, 2025 March 24, 2025 April 28, 2025 May 19, 2025 June 23, 2025 July 28, 2025 August 25, 2025 September 22, 2025 October 27, 2025 November 24, 2025
DIRECTOR’S UPDATE Angela Means, Interim Director October 2024 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Ensure Parkland Offers Relief from Urban Life Natural Resources Updates Parkland Development Updates Parkland Development Updates: Rosewood Playground Replacement: PARD is collaborating with the Austin Parks Foundation to renovate the playground at Rosewood Neighborhood Park. The current playscape features swings and a small ship-themed play structure, but it offers limited shade and play value for visitors. The project team is dedicated to developing a replacement plan that reflects the community’s preferences, adheres to park standards, and takes into account the environmental characteristics of the site. Currently, the project is in the Community Engagement phase, with the first public survey having closed on September 6. | District 1 A U S T I N P A R K S A N D R E C R E A T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 2018 General Obligation Bond Program Proposition C - Parks and Recreation Update: Total Authorized Funding: $149 million Amount Spent: $93.1 million (62.5% of the authorized budget) Amount Under Contract: $10.8 million (7.3%) Funds Assigned to Ongoing Projects: $31.5 million (21.1%) Active Construction Projects: Colony Park and Givens Pools: Construction started in May 2023, with substantial completion anticipated by November 2024. | District 1 Violet Crown Trail Connection: A 1.7-mile segment linking Circle C Metro Park to the Veloway began construction in October 2023 and is scheduled to open to the public on November 9. | District 8 Parque Zaragoza Bathroom Renovation: Construction began in February and is expected to be completed in early 2025. | District 3 Oertli Neighborhood Park: Construction started in November 2023, with a soft opening expected in early November 2024 and a ribbon-cutting event tentatively scheduled for late November 2024. | District 4 Brownie Neighborhood Park: Construction started in December 2022, with completion anticipated in fall 2024. | District 4 ADA Accessibility Improvements at “Gus” L. Garcia Recreation Center: These improvements are currently underway, with completion expected by the end of 2024. | District 4 A U S T I N P A R K S A N D R E C R E A T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Projects In Permitting/Bid: Beverly Sheffield Northwest and Montopolis Pool Renovations: Both projects are in the permitting stage, with construction expected to begin by the …
Minutes for the second meeting of the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board (PARB) Baseball Field Working Group Tuesday October 22, 2024 Present: Lane Becker (PARB board member), Stephanie Bazan (PARB board member), Joel Manzo (Austin Sandlot Baseball), Christa McCarthy (Division Manager, City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department) Absent: Tyler Sneed (Austin Sandlot Baseball) The meeting began at 7:03PM CDT, October 22, 2024. Summary The meeting focused on drafting a recommendation for an audit of sports fields contracts, reviewing recent work by the city to address access, equity, and maintenance issues in youth sports, and planning future discussions to refine recommendations and integrate community feedback. Discussion on Agenda and Task Delegation ● Lane Becker proposes an open agenda that can be modified by all participants. ○ Lane Becker will discuss a potential recommendation to put forth at the next ○ Christa McCarthy will talk about her relevant recent work and potential future PARB meeting. tasks. ○ The Working Group will discuss next steps. ● Lane Becker is interested in hearing Christa McCarthy's perspective on what would be most useful from this Working Group for her work as Division Manager at the City of Austin. Discussion on Putting Forth a Recommendation at the Next Parks Board Meeting ● Lane Becker discusses work he did prior to the meeting with Board Chair Villalobos on the substance of a potential recommendation for an audit of the contracts that support sports fields to present at the PARB meeting happening the following week. ○ The recommendation draft focuses on auditing areas of concern. ○ Christa McCarthy inquires if the audit relates to baseball or soccer. Lane Becker confirms it involves both, focusing on similar issues with their fields. ○ The audit aims to gather additional information that can be used by the Working Group to draft its final recommendation in the coming months. ○ Stephanie Bazan suggests aligning audit questions with previous Council discussions to strengthen the case. ○ The Working Group agrees such a recommendation would be beneficial to put forward. Presentation on Youth Sports Roundtables ● Christa McCarthy highlights the role of Youth Sports Organizations (YSOs) in utilizing parkland for community programs. ○ Christa McCarthy explains disparity in field maintenance due to different resource levels despite similar contractual obligations. ○ Christa highlights the difference between equality and equity in maintaining ○ Lane Becker acknowledges that organizations charge varying fees, affecting their …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20241028-3 October 28, 2024 Springfield Liftstation Abandonment Date: Subject: Motioned By: Pedro Villalobos Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends to Austin City Council to approve the permanent use and temporary use, not to exceed 420 days of parkland located at Salt Springs Neighborhood Park, 6401 E. William Cannon Drive, total mitigation fee is $297,992. Vote Seconded By: Kathryn Flowers The motion to recommend to Austin City Council to approve the permanent use and temporary use, not to exceed 420 days of parkland located at Salt Springs Neighborhood Park, 6401 E. William Cannon Drive, total mitigation fee is $297,992 was approved on Chair Villalobos’ motion, Vice Chair Flowers’ second on a 7-0 vote with one vacancy. Board Members Merritt, Orme and Taylor absent. Pedro Villalobos, Kathryn Flowers, Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Cathleen Eady, Jennifer Franklin, Holly Reed. Shelby Orme, Nicole Merritt, Kim Taylor. Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Parks and Recreation Department. For: None. None. Against: Abstain: Absent: Attest: Tim Dombeck
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20241028-4 October 28, 2024 Equity Based Preservation Plan Date: Subject: Motioned By: Kathryn Flowers Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends to Austin City Council to adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan as an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. Vote Seconded By: Stephanie Bazan The motion to recommend to Austin City Council to adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan as an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan was approved on Vice Chair Flowers’ motion, Board Member Bazan’s second on a 7-0 vote with one vacancy. Board Members Merritt, Orme and Taylor absent. Pedro Villalobos, Kathryn Flowers, Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Cathleen Eady, Jennifer Franklin, Holly Reed. Shelby Orme, Nicole Merritt, Kim Taylor. Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Parks and Recreation Department. For: None. None. Against: Abstain: Absent: Attest: Tim Dombeck
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20241028-5 October 28, 2024 Seconded By: Stephanie Bazan Audit of City of Austin Baseball Field and Soccer Field Contracts Date: Subject: Motioned By: Lane Becker Recommendation WHEREAS, the City of Austin is committed to providing equitable access to public recreational spaces, including baseball and soccer fields, to all residents; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department contracts with outside organizations for the management, maintenance, or usage of certain city-owned baseball and soccer fields; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to ensure transparency, accountability, and fair access to these recreational facilities, and to determine whether contractual obligations are being met by contracted organizations; Therefore, the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board recommends to Austin City Council: 1. An Audit of Contracts. The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department shall conduct or commission a comprehensive audit of all existing contracts between the City and external organizations that manage, maintain, or use city-owned baseball and soccer fields. This audit shall include: a. A detailed breakdown of the number of contracts currently in effect; b. Identification of the organizations or entities with which the City is contracting; and c. The start and end dates of each contract and any options for renewal or extension. 2. Information Regarding Community Access. The audit shall specifically assess the terms of each contract related to public and community access to the baseball and soccer fields, including: a. Whether the contract clearly specifies the level and schedule of access that the general public and community groups have to these facilities, as well as whether and how public notice regarding this access shall be made available to the public; b. Details as to how often and for how long the fields are available for community use versus reserved for the contracted organization’s activities; and c. Whether the contracted organizations are adhering to these terms regarding public access and awareness and, if not, to what extent and in what ways access has been restricted. 3. Data on Compliance and Enforcement. The audit shall examine: a. The terms and conditions in each contract related to breaches of contract, including penalties or remedies for non-compliance by the contracted organization; and b. Any procedures for terminating contracts in the event of material breach or failure to comply with the agreed-upon terms, especially those related to community access. 1 of 2 Vote The …
PARK RANGERS CITY OF AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Amanda Ross Natural Resources Division Manager October 28, 2024 Park Rangers are ambassadors for Austin's park system that promote responsible recreation, cultivate stewardship, and conserve parks' cultural and natural resources for the benefit of our entire community. 24 Full Time Park Rangers 10 hours a day/7 days a week Seasonal Park Ranger Program Park Ranger Cadet Program A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PARK RANGER • Providing friendly uniformed presence-hiking, biking in the parks • Helping park visitors enjoy parks by providing information about the park • Respond to needs in the parks • Bringing leave no trace education to areas of high impact and visitor concerns Park Rangers In The Field Infrastructure Recommendations- signage, security cameras, guidance on entry and exit points Voluntary Compliance Through Contact with Park Rangers Focused Programming In Concern Areas-Bark Rangers, Leave No Trace Programing Parking Tickets & Warnings Park Ranger Joint Efforts With Partners Including APD Educational Programs • Leave No Trace Programming • Park Ranger Cadets-Partnership with AISD • Bark Ranger • Junior Ranger Program • Monthly Public Hikes • Coffee with a Park Ranger • Career Days at Schools • Social media-FOLLOW US! Highlights of FY24 • Seasonal Park Ranger Program • Barton Springs Pool Support • Security Camera Pilot • Park Ranger Cadets Thank you Join a Park Ranger at Its My Park Day Saturday, November 2 Virginia Brown Rec Ctr/ Buttermilk Branch Greenbelt Kendra Page Neighborhood Park Stephenson Nature Preserve Pastor Edward Clarence Craig Jr. Neighborhood Park Blunn Creek Nature Preserve
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 2024 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 2024 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on October 28, 2024 at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas Chair Villalobos called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Pedro Villalobos, Kathryn Flowers, Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Cathleen Eady, Holly Reed. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Jennifer Franklin. Board Members Absent: Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Larry Akers - Hybrid Public Transit for Austin Cathy Cocco - Hybrid Public Transit for Austin Jerry Joe Benson - Sand Volleyball Facilities Laura Esparza - Daugherty Arts Center Rehabilitation Project Lucky Lemieux - Daugherty Arts Center Rehabilitation Project Malcom Yeatts - East Riverside Oltorf Combined Contact Team Ed Miller - East Riverside Oltorf Combined Contact Team Diana Prechter - Trail of Lights Contracts Aubrey Rudder - Austin Rowing Club APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of September 23, 2024. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of September 23, 2024 was approved on Chair Villalobos’ motion, Vice Chair Flowers’ second on a 7-0 vote with one vacancy. Board Members Merritt, Orme and Taylor absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for the Park Ranger Program for their work as ambassadors for Austin's park system that promote responsible recreation, cultivate stewardship, and conserve parks' cultural and natural resources for the benefit of our community. 2. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 2024 Amanda Ross, Natural Resources Division Manager, Parks and Recreation gave a presentation and answered questions on Scout the Dog, the number of full time Park Rangers and budgetary needs. The motion to approve letters of support for the Park Ranger Program for their work as ambassadors for Austin's park system that promote responsible recreation, cultivate stewardship, and conserve parks' cultural and natural resources for the benefit of our community was approved on Chair Villalobos’ motion, Vice Chair Flowers’ second on a 7-0 vote with one vacancy. Board Members Merritt, Orme and Taylor absent. 3. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve the permanent use and temporary use, not to exceed 420 days of parkland located at Salt Springs Neighborhood …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. For remote participation, registration must be completed no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak, click here: https://forms.office.com/g/2vueqKCkbW or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974- 6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and may be allowed up to three (3) minutes to provide their comments. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Pedro Villalobos (D-2), Chair Kathryn Flowers (D-4), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Nicole Merritt (D-3) Stephanie Bazan (D-5) Cathleen Eady (D-6) VACANT (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Holly Reed (D-10) Lane Becker (Mayor) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of August 26, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for the PARD Youth Development Program, including Totally Cool Totally ART, Roving Leaders Youth Outreach, and Teens in Leadership Training. (Sponsors: Villalobos, Flowers). (PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): Davin Bjornaas, Recreation Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Department). Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve adoption of the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum Historic, Preservation, Expansion, and Unification Plan. (Sponsors: Villalobos, Flowers) (PARD Long Range Strategies: Urban Public Spaces, Program Alignment). Presenter(s): Kim McKnight, Program Manager III, Parks and Recreation Department. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on the Palm Park community engagement process and results. (PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Urban Public Spaces). Presenter(s): Lana Denkeler, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department; John Rigdon, Waterloo Greenway Conservancy, Laura Cortez, Cortez Consulting. Page 1 of 2 2. 3. 4. 5. Staff briefing on Parks and Recreation Department community engagement events, planning updates, development updates, maintenance updates, program updates and administrative updates. (Sponsors: Villalobos, Flowers). (PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. For remote participation, registration must be completed no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak, click here: https://forms.office.com/g/2vueqKCkbW or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974- 6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and may be allowed up to three (3) minutes to provide their comments. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Pedro Villalobos (D-2), Chair Kathryn Flowers (D-4), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Nicole Merritt (D-3) Stephanie Bazan (D-5) Cathleen Eady (D-6) VACANT (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Holly Reed (D-10) Lane Becker (Mayor) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS AGENDA ADDENDUM Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve the inter local agreement between AISD and the City of Austin to provide culture and language revitalization programs. (Sponsors: Villalobos, Flowers) (PARD Long Range Strategies: Operational Efficiency, Park Access for All, Program Alignment). Presenter(s): Michelle Rojas, Culture and Arts Education Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. Discussion and approve a recommendation on the recruitment of and the preferred qualifications for the next Parks and Recreation Department Director. (Sponsors: Reed, Taylor). The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Tim Dombeck at Parks and Recreation Department, at (512) 974-6716 Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Parks and Recreation Board, please contact Tim Dombeck at (512) 974-6716 Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. Page 1 of 1 6. 7.
Palm Park COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OVERVIEW Context: Waterloo Greenway Engagement Report PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT REPORT Available Online waterloogreenway.org/future Engagement Phases 1 2 3 GROUNDING June 2023–August Complete ENVISIONING September–November Complete CO-CREATING December–April 2024 Complete Project Launches Planning & Outreach Begins Gallery Walk Open Houses (2) Outreach Continues Small Group Conversations (5) Pop-Up Activity: Creek Show Virtual Survey Planning Phase III Review & Analyze Data Design Scenarios Phase III Outreach Public Meeting (1) Project Report Engagement Timeline JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER 2024 Project Launch Phase I Outreach Begins Virtual Survey Launches Small Group Conversations (Mtg #2) Creek Show Pop-Up Phase III Planning Gallery Walk Open Houses (Mtg #1) Public Meeting (Mtg #3) Summary Report Phase II Outreach Begins Engagement Strategies Tabling Events Flyering Block Walking Email Campaigns Partner Promotion Community Leader Outreach Marketing (social media, e-newsletters, press) Engagement - Overview SMALL GROUP CONVOS SURVEYS DESIGN CONVOS 93 93 30 9 Spanish Speakers + 84 English Speakers 54 Virtual + 39 Paper Surveys Completed 109 Comments 11 Palm School Alum 9 Palm School Alum 2 Palm School Alum TABLING POP-UP EVENT TOTAL ENGAGEMENT 939 1,055 2,024 Phase II Data - Local Representation SMALL GROUP CONVOS SURVEYS Primary Zipcodes: 78702 (Central East Austin–City Council District #3) 78747 (South East Austin–City Council District #2) 78744 (South East Austin–City Council District #2) Primary Zipcodes: 78702 (Central East Austin–City Council District #3) 78747 (South East Austin–City Council District #2) 78701 (Central South Austin–City Council District #3) Phase II Data - Key Themes 632 Total Comments Collected Small Group Conversations How the redesign of Palm Park will transform surrounding areas? Cultural anchor to surroundings Place of gathering and play in East Austin Improve connectivity Honoring place/history of what once was Accessibility for East Austin residents Noise reduction from I-35 Business, neighborhood & Palm School connection Feel of what Palm Park should provide? Welcoming to all Peaceful & tranquil Oasis Family friendly Safe Natural Historic Informative/Educational space Phase II Data - Key Themes 632 Total Comments Collected Small Group Conversations How to reflect history & culture in Palm Park? Murals/monuments/artwork History of East Austin families Honor the pool history Stories from past, present & future Celebrate Mexican American heritage Educational experiences for families Recognition of Palm School Alumni How to use the space in Palm Park? Bridge to Downtown Community gatherings Water Feature Family-friendly space Walking, games, meditation, gardens Rest space from urban areas Connection of East …
DIRECTOR’S UPDATE Angela Means, Interim Director September 2024 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Ensure Parkland Offers Relief from Urban Life Natural Resources Updates Parkland Development Updates Parkland Development Updates: Onion Creek Metro Park Pavilions: Construction is complete on two new picnic shelters at the southern end of Onion Creek Metro Park, located at 8652 Nuckols Crossing Rd. Each pavilion features a grill, four picnic tables, and solar lighting. Additional irrigation improvements will be completed at a later date. The pavilions are now open to the public. District 2 A U S T I N P A R K S A N D R E C R E A T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 1 Natural Resources Updates: Emergency Response Training: On September 6th, PARD Land Management hosted the field component of the S-270 Basic Air Operations course at the Decker Tallgrass Prairie Preserve. This training provided supervisory staff with skills for interacting with airplanes and helicopters during emergencies including search and rescue, and wildfires. The interagency collaboration proved invaluable for building relationships. Participants included staff from Land Management, Urban Forestry, Pflugerville Fire Department, Manor Fire Department, Austin Fire Department, Travis County Starflight, Austin Police Department Air Support, Travis County Parks, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and Texas A&M Forest Service. Students and instructors from eight land management and fire suppression agencies participated in joint air operations training at the PARD Decker Tallgrass Prairie Preserve. Students received instruction and practice time communicating with aircraft and directing water drops on “live fire” within the setting of a small, prescribed burn. A U S T I N P A R K S A N D R E C R E A T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 2 Prescribed Burns on Parkland: Land management agencies in Central Texas typically conduct prescribed burns during winter and summer months when conditions are best suited for accomplishing management goals. These controlled burns are critical to enhancing climate resilience and reducing wildfire risks. Prescribed Burns Conducted: Winter 2023: 3 burns and several pile burns covering 315 acres at the Louis Rene Barrera Indiangrass Wildlife Sanctuary, Decker Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, Onion Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, and Blunn Creek Nature Preserve Summer 2024: 2 burns at Decker Tallgrass Prairie Preserve Prescribed Burns Planned: 3 burns covering 332 acres at Indiangrass Wildlife Sanctuary PARD fire-qualified staff …
COA / AISD INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITEE SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 PRESENTED BY: MICHELLE ROJAS EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS academia cuauhtli BACKGROUND Academia Cuauhtli is a language and culture revitalization program for children of historically marginalized populations most at risk of culture erasure. It provides custom made culturally sustaining TEKS aligned curriculum delivered by expert dual language teachers with lived experiences. COMMUNITY SERVED PROGRAM PARTIPANT DEMOGRAPHICS Elementary to middle school aged youth attending AISD schools of which 90% includes as Latino/a/e/x and identify newcomer populations PROGRAM SPECIALTY Founded 10 years ago to address a lack in available diverse and culturally representative curriculum, students flourish in Academia Cuauhtli’s Saturday Academy and summer camp programs. Youth explore their cultural identity and Indigenous ancestral roots as artists, scientists, and mathematicians via the visual and performance arts, bilingual language studies, and STEM. CHALLENGE Although bilingual students are amongst the highest student populations in Texas public is still not anywhere near schools, there enough culturally relevant curriculum. 97% EMERGENT BILINGUAL FY 2023 ACADEMIA CUAUHTLI PROGRAM AISD STUDENT DEMOGRAPHIC DATA an unparalled partnership resulting in transformational education AISD ACADEMIA CUAUHTLI CITY OF AUSTIN / EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER three key stakeholders STAKEHOLDER PARTNERSHIP GOALS Continue this mutual partnership started 5 years ago under a now expiring ILA GOAL 2 Continue to support dual language literacy of Latino/a/e/x youth of the City of Austin GOAL 1 GOAL 3 Continue to be a leading exemplary partnership model in education that preserves and honors the cultural identity of students contract terms & conditions ACADEMIA CUAuhTLI will provide: Academia Cuauhtli will provide culturally relevant curriculum encompassing art, culture, and history to students in their Saturday and summer camp programs. CITY OF AUSTIN / EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER will provide: Establish a one-year term with five additional 12-month renewal options. As budget allows, the support of a full-time coordinator position and funding for supplies, field trips, and food for program participants. AISD will provide: As budget allows, access to space to host the Saturday Academy and summer camp programs, bus transportation to and from the program(s) host site(s), custodial services, and food for program participants. The CCC recommend to the Parks Board that the Parks Board recommend to City Council the negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with AISD. NEXT STEPS COMMITEE ACTION STEP 1 STEP …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 26, 2024 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 26, 2024 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on August 26, 2024 at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas Chair Villalobos called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Pedro Villalobos, Kathryn Flowers, Holly Reed. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Cathleen Eady, Jennifer Franklin, Shelby Orme, Nicole Merritt. Board Members Absent: Kim Taylor. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Liz Barhydt - Austin Rowing Club Scott Cobb - Barton Springs Lifeguard Joel Manzo - ATX Towing Issued Elisa Rendon Montoya - Park maintenance issues Bertha Rendon Delgado - Town Lake boat races APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of July 22, 2024. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of July 22, 2024 was approved on Chair Villalobos’ motion, Board Member Reed’s second on a 9-0 vote with one vacancy. Bord Member Taylor absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for staff and programming at the Old Bakery and Emporium, Brush Square Museum and the Elisabet Ney Museum. Herlinda Zamora, Cultural & Arts Education Manager, Parks and Recreation Department gave a presentation. The motion to approve letters of support for staff and programming at the Old Bakery and Emporium, Brush Square Museum and the Elisabet Ney Museum was approved on Vice Chair Flowers’ motion, Chair Villalobos’ second on a 9-0 vote with one vacancy. Board Member Taylor absent. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 26, 2024 3. Discussion and approve a recommendation related to City Ordinance No. 20191205-070 that authorized, on an expedited basis, a concession for The Expedition School, waiving the requirements of City Code Section 8-1-74 (Review of a Proposal Seeking a Concession) and an amendment to the Holly Shores/ Edward Rendon Sr. Vision Plan. Board members discussed the intention of the ordinance, the Parks Board's role in reviewing these types of concessions, the Holly Shores/ Edward Rendon Sr. Park Vision Plan, proposed amendments to the vision plan, and the volume of rentals at similar watercraft concessions. The motion to approve the recommendation as posted in backup was made on Board Member Reed, seconded by Board Member Merritt. Chair Villalobos made a motion …
Playgrounds Summer Theatre Program • # of people employed: 16 • 6 performances in • 6 different parks/rec centers • Estimated 300 attendees: children and adult audience members. • # of participants enrolled: 44 • 3 New Govt. partnerships to expand teen leadership programs. • Aquatic Division (6 Lifeguards) TILT (18 Jr. specialist) • Economic Development • Office of Sustainability Playgrounds Playgrounds • 27 students graduated in Spring 2024 • 5 participating high schools • Placed in Jr. Activity Specialist positions in Summer Playgrounds Program Playgrounds Playgrounds
