APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board meeting of February 24, 2015.
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.
2. Make a recommendation to the Austin City Council regarding the negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between City of Austin and Austin Independent School District for the District’s priority use of Garrison District Park Baseball Field and the Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park Baseball Field for AISD’s UIL boys’ baseball teams. Presenter: Cheryl Bolin, Division Manager, Parks and Recreation Location: 1161 Angelina St. & 7000 Ardath St. Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On March 10, 2015, the Concessions and Contracts Committee voted 2-0 to recommend the approval of the negotiation and execution of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between City of Austin and Austin Independent School District for the District’s priority use of Garrison District Park Baseball Field and the Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park Baseball Field for AISD’s UIL boys’ baseball teams. Offered for Consent. Staff: Cheryl Bolin, cheryl.bolin@austintexas.gov Patricia Rossett, patricia.rossett@austintexas.gov 3. Make a recommendation to the Director for the adoption of the Master Plan for Hartford Triangle Pocket Park. Presenter: Brian Block, Development Administrator, Parks and Recreation Location: 1605 Ethridge Ave. Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On February 10, 2015 the Land, Facilities and Programs Committee voted 2-0 to recommend approval. Offered for Consent. Staff: Brian Block; brian.block@austintexas.gov 4. Make a recommendation to the City Council for approval of seeking 2015 Transportation Alternatives Program funding for the construction of the Austin to Manor Trail from Lindell Lane to Ben E. Fisher Park. Presenter: Nadia Barrera, Project Manager, Public Works Department Location: Lindell Lane to Ben E. Fisher Park Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On February 10, 2015 the Land, Facilities and Programs Committee voted 2-0 to recommend seeking 2015 Transportation Alternatives Program funding for the construction of the Austin to Manor Trail from Lindell Lane to Ben E. Fisher Park. Offered for Consent. Staff: Nadia Barrera; nadia.barrera@austintexas.gov
Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the negotiation and execution of a contract with Texas Tennis Consultants for the management and operation of the Caswell Tennis Center. Presenter: Lonnie Lyman, Event Coordinator Senior, Parks and Recreation Location: 2312 Shoal Creek Blvd. Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On February 10, 2015, the Concessions and Contracts Committee voted 3-0 to recommend the approval of the negotiation and execution of a contract with the successful proposer for the management and operation of the Caswell Tennis Center.The Committee also recommended that this item be included on the non-consent portion of the PARB agenda. Staff: Lonnie Lyman, lonnie.lyman@austintexas.gov Patricia Rossett, patricia.rossett@austintexas.gov
Approve the appointment of a representative to the Parkland Events Task Force, established by City Council Resolution No. 20150305-025. Presenter: Cora Wright, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Council Action: On March 5, 2015 the Austin City Council passed Resolution No. 20150305-025 establishing the Parkland Events Task Force. This Resolution requires one representative from the Parks and Recreation Board.
Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the renaming of the Quick Start Tennis Courts located at 7800 Johnny Morris Road. Presenter: April Thedford, Parks and Recreation Location: 7800 Johnny Morris Road Staff Recommendation: Staff supports the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee recommendation. Committee Recommendation: On February 10, 2015 the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee voted 2-0 to table the item indefinitely until a new naming process is in place. The Committee recommends this item be grandfathered into the new process and not be required to reapply. Staff: April Thedford; april.thedford@austintexas.gov
Make a recommendation to the Director regarding the Temporary Use Work Area (1,404 sq. ft.), Temporary Use Staging Area (2,676 sq. ft.), Temporary Use Access Area (26,640 sq. ft.), of parkland located at Shoal Creek Greenbelt, (Shoal Creek Blvd at Bull Creek Road), not to exceed 79 Calendar Days. Mitigation value $12,287. Presenter: Mike Russ, Engineer, Austin Water Utility Location: Shoal Creek Greenbelt (Shoal Creek Blvd and Bull Creek Rd) Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: This item did not go before the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee due to its time sensitivity. Staff: Mike Russ; michael.russ@austintexas.gov
Mar 24, 2015 Parks and Recreation Board
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board meeting of February 24, 2015.
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.
2. Make a recommendation to the Austin City Council regarding the negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between City of Austin and Austin Independent School District for the District’s priority use of Garrison District Park Baseball Field and the Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park Baseball Field for AISD’s UIL boys’ baseball teams. Presenter: Cheryl Bolin, Division Manager, Parks and Recreation Location: 1161 Angelina St. & 7000 Ardath St. Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On March 10, 2015, the Concessions and Contracts Committee voted 2-0 to recommend the approval of the negotiation and execution of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between City of Austin and Austin Independent School District for the District’s priority use of Garrison District Park Baseball Field and the Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park Baseball Field for AISD’s UIL boys’ baseball teams. Offered for Consent. Staff: Cheryl Bolin, cheryl.bolin@austintexas.gov Patricia Rossett, patricia.rossett@austintexas.gov 3. Make a recommendation to the Director for the adoption of the Master Plan for Hartford Triangle Pocket Park. Presenter: Brian Block, Development Administrator, Parks and Recreation Location: 1605 Ethridge Ave. Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On February 10, 2015 the Land, Facilities and Programs Committee voted 2-0 to recommend approval. Offered for Consent. Staff: Brian Block; brian.block@austintexas.gov 4. Make a recommendation to the City Council for approval of seeking 2015 Transportation Alternatives Program funding for the construction of the Austin to Manor Trail from Lindell Lane to Ben E. Fisher Park. Presenter: Nadia Barrera, Project Manager, Public Works Department Location: Lindell Lane to Ben E. Fisher Park Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On February 10, 2015 the Land, Facilities and Programs Committee voted 2-0 to recommend seeking 2015 Transportation Alternatives Program funding for the construction of the Austin to Manor Trail from Lindell Lane to Ben E. Fisher Park. Offered for Consent. Staff: Nadia Barrera; nadia.barrera@austintexas.gov
Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the negotiation and execution of a contract with Texas Tennis Consultants for the management and operation of the Caswell Tennis Center. Presenter: Lonnie Lyman, Event Coordinator Senior, Parks and Recreation Location: 2312 Shoal Creek Blvd. Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On February 10, 2015, the Concessions and Contracts Committee voted 3-0 to recommend the approval of the negotiation and execution of a contract with the successful proposer for the management and operation of the Caswell Tennis Center.The Committee also recommended that this item be included on the non-consent portion of the PARB agenda. Staff: Lonnie Lyman, lonnie.lyman@austintexas.gov Patricia Rossett, patricia.rossett@austintexas.gov
Approve the appointment of a representative to the Parkland Events Task Force, established by City Council Resolution No. 20150305-025. Presenter: Cora Wright, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Council Action: On March 5, 2015 the Austin City Council passed Resolution No. 20150305-025 establishing the Parkland Events Task Force. This Resolution requires one representative from the Parks and Recreation Board.
Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the renaming of the Quick Start Tennis Courts located at 7800 Johnny Morris Road. Presenter: April Thedford, Parks and Recreation Location: 7800 Johnny Morris Road Staff Recommendation: Staff supports the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee recommendation. Committee Recommendation: On February 10, 2015 the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee voted 2-0 to table the item indefinitely until a new naming process is in place. The Committee recommends this item be grandfathered into the new process and not be required to reapply. Staff: April Thedford; april.thedford@austintexas.gov
Make a recommendation to the Director regarding the Temporary Use Work Area (1,404 sq. ft.), Temporary Use Staging Area (2,676 sq. ft.), Temporary Use Access Area (26,640 sq. ft.), of parkland located at Shoal Creek Greenbelt, (Shoal Creek Blvd at Bull Creek Road), not to exceed 79 Calendar Days. Mitigation value $12,287. Presenter: Mike Russ, Engineer, Austin Water Utility Location: Shoal Creek Greenbelt (Shoal Creek Blvd and Bull Creek Rd) Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: This item did not go before the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee due to its time sensitivity. Staff: Mike Russ; michael.russ@austintexas.gov