A. CALL TO ORDER B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of September 22, 2009.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 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.
Downtown Parks and Open Space – Jim Robertson, Planning and Development Review Department – 10 minutes
Action Item Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the naming of parkland near City Hall Presenter: Applicants will speak Location: Parkland triangle at confluence of South 1st Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard, south of City Hall Request: An official designation of the land in honor of an Austin citizen who has made a significant contribution to the community. Committee Recommendation: October 13, 2009 Land, Facilities and Programs Committee recommended moving item forward to the full Board without a recommendation Staff: Ricardo Soliz: Ricardo.Soliz@ci.austin.tx.us
Action Item Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding a memorandum of agreement between the City of Austin and the Hill County Conservancy for a future public trail known as Walk For A Day Presenter: George Cofer, Executive Director, Hill County Conservancy Request: Recommendation for a memorandum of agreement. Staff: Chris Yanez: Chris.Yanez@ci.austin.tx.us
6. Action Item Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding permanent and temporary use of Sand Beach Reserve. Presenter: Lora Teed, Public Works Department Location: West Cesar Chavez and Sandra Muraida Way Request: Permanent and Temporary use of parkland for wastewater modifications. Committee Recommendation: October 13, 2009 Land, Facilities and Programs Committee recommended moving item forward to the full Board supporting the request Staff: Ricardo Soliz: Ricardo.Soliz@ci.austin.tx.us 7. Action Item Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding a resolution that supports the City of Austin adopting a ¼ mile parks goal in the urban core and a ½ mile goal for all other parks of the City Presenter: Heather K. Way, City of Austin Families and Children Task Force Request: Approval of resolution
Action Item Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding permanent and temporary use of parkland at Reilly Elementary School. Presenter: Connie Smith, Public Works Department Location: 6001 Guadalupe Street Request: Permanent and Temporary use of parkland for wastewater improvements. Committee Recommendation: October 13, 2009 Land, Facilities and Programs Committee recommended moving item forward to the full Board supporting the request Staff: Ricardo Soliz: Ricardo.Soliz@ci.austin.tx.us
Action Item Make a recommendation to the Director regarding temporary use of parkland at Quail Creek Park Presenter: Eduardo Acosta, Watershed Protection Department Location: Quail Creek Park Request: Temporary use of parkland for modifications of an existing storm water pond. Committee Recommendation: October 13, 2009 Land, Facilities and Programs Committee recommended moving item forward to the full Board without a recommendation Staff: Ricardo Soliz: Ricardo.Soliz@ci.austin.tx.us
Action Item Make a recommendation to the Director regarding Sriva Boat Dock Applicant: Janice Chen-Srivathanakul Case Number: SP-2009-0115DS Location: 101 Lago Drive Request: To exceed 20% shoreline width Committee Recommendation: October 12, 2009 Navigation Committee recommended moving item forward to the full Board Staff: Chris Yanez: Chris.Yanez@ci.austin.tx.us
Oct 27, 2009 Parks and Recreation Board
A. CALL TO ORDER B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of September 22, 2009.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 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.
Downtown Parks and Open Space – Jim Robertson, Planning and Development Review Department – 10 minutes
Action Item Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the naming of parkland near City Hall Presenter: Applicants will speak Location: Parkland triangle at confluence of South 1st Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard, south of City Hall Request: An official designation of the land in honor of an Austin citizen who has made a significant contribution to the community. Committee Recommendation: October 13, 2009 Land, Facilities and Programs Committee recommended moving item forward to the full Board without a recommendation Staff: Ricardo Soliz: Ricardo.Soliz@ci.austin.tx.us
Action Item Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding a memorandum of agreement between the City of Austin and the Hill County Conservancy for a future public trail known as Walk For A Day Presenter: George Cofer, Executive Director, Hill County Conservancy Request: Recommendation for a memorandum of agreement. Staff: Chris Yanez: Chris.Yanez@ci.austin.tx.us
6. Action Item Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding permanent and temporary use of Sand Beach Reserve. Presenter: Lora Teed, Public Works Department Location: West Cesar Chavez and Sandra Muraida Way Request: Permanent and Temporary use of parkland for wastewater modifications. Committee Recommendation: October 13, 2009 Land, Facilities and Programs Committee recommended moving item forward to the full Board supporting the request Staff: Ricardo Soliz: Ricardo.Soliz@ci.austin.tx.us 7. Action Item Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding a resolution that supports the City of Austin adopting a ¼ mile parks goal in the urban core and a ½ mile goal for all other parks of the City Presenter: Heather K. Way, City of Austin Families and Children Task Force Request: Approval of resolution
Action Item Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding permanent and temporary use of parkland at Reilly Elementary School. Presenter: Connie Smith, Public Works Department Location: 6001 Guadalupe Street Request: Permanent and Temporary use of parkland for wastewater improvements. Committee Recommendation: October 13, 2009 Land, Facilities and Programs Committee recommended moving item forward to the full Board supporting the request Staff: Ricardo Soliz: Ricardo.Soliz@ci.austin.tx.us
Action Item Make a recommendation to the Director regarding temporary use of parkland at Quail Creek Park Presenter: Eduardo Acosta, Watershed Protection Department Location: Quail Creek Park Request: Temporary use of parkland for modifications of an existing storm water pond. Committee Recommendation: October 13, 2009 Land, Facilities and Programs Committee recommended moving item forward to the full Board without a recommendation Staff: Ricardo Soliz: Ricardo.Soliz@ci.austin.tx.us
Action Item Make a recommendation to the Director regarding Sriva Boat Dock Applicant: Janice Chen-Srivathanakul Case Number: SP-2009-0115DS Location: 101 Lago Drive Request: To exceed 20% shoreline width Committee Recommendation: October 12, 2009 Navigation Committee recommended moving item forward to the full Board Staff: Chris Yanez: Chris.Yanez@ci.austin.tx.us