Due to technical difficulties the first thirty minutes of video was lost. A. CALL TO ORDER B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board meeting of May 26, 2015. C. 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. D. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Consent Non-Consent 2. Make a recommendation to the Director for approval of the proposed redesign of the Texas Rowing Center dock. Presenter: Matt Knifton, Owner, Texas Rowing Center Location: 1541 West Cesar Chavez Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On June 8, 2015 the Land, Facilities and Programs Committee voted 2-0 to forward this item to the full Board for review with recommendation to approve. Staff: Randy Scott; randy.scott@austintexas.gov 3. Make a recommendation to the City Council for approval of Permanent Use (2,114 sq. ft.), Temporary Use Area (8,832 sq. ft.), not to exceed 182 Calendar Days on parkland located at 120 Red River, (Waller Creek Greenbelt). Presenter: Lee Austin, Engineer, Austin Transportation Department Location: 120 Red River Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On June 8, 2015 the Land, Facilities and Programs Committee voted 2-0 to forward this item to the full Board for review with recommendation and the condition that all parties continue to finalize the mitigation amount associated with the project. Staff: Lee Austin; lee.austin@austintexas.gov 4. Briefing and possible recommendation to the City Council regarding the Parks and Recreation Department’s use of pesticides, including any containing neonicotinoids. Presenter: Charles Vaclavik, Division Manager, Parks and Recreation Department Location: Citywide Board Request: This item was requested by Board Member Abell and Chair Rivera Staff: Charles Vaclavik; charles.vaclavik@austintexas.gov 5. Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the proposed change to Ordinance 8-1-14, allowing the Director to administratively set hours for public recreation areas, nature preserves, greenbelts, and trails. Presenter: Pat Fuller, Division Manager, Parks and Recreation Department Location: Citywide Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Staff: Pat Fuller; pat.fuller@austintexas.gov E. BRIEFINGS F. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Jun 23, 2015 Parks and Recreation Board
Due to technical difficulties the first thirty minutes of video was lost. A. CALL TO ORDER B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board meeting of May 26, 2015. C. 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. D. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Consent Non-Consent 2. Make a recommendation to the Director for approval of the proposed redesign of the Texas Rowing Center dock. Presenter: Matt Knifton, Owner, Texas Rowing Center Location: 1541 West Cesar Chavez Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On June 8, 2015 the Land, Facilities and Programs Committee voted 2-0 to forward this item to the full Board for review with recommendation to approve. Staff: Randy Scott; randy.scott@austintexas.gov 3. Make a recommendation to the City Council for approval of Permanent Use (2,114 sq. ft.), Temporary Use Area (8,832 sq. ft.), not to exceed 182 Calendar Days on parkland located at 120 Red River, (Waller Creek Greenbelt). Presenter: Lee Austin, Engineer, Austin Transportation Department Location: 120 Red River Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On June 8, 2015 the Land, Facilities and Programs Committee voted 2-0 to forward this item to the full Board for review with recommendation and the condition that all parties continue to finalize the mitigation amount associated with the project. Staff: Lee Austin; lee.austin@austintexas.gov 4. Briefing and possible recommendation to the City Council regarding the Parks and Recreation Department’s use of pesticides, including any containing neonicotinoids. Presenter: Charles Vaclavik, Division Manager, Parks and Recreation Department Location: Citywide Board Request: This item was requested by Board Member Abell and Chair Rivera Staff: Charles Vaclavik; charles.vaclavik@austintexas.gov 5. Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the proposed change to Ordinance 8-1-14, allowing the Director to administratively set hours for public recreation areas, nature preserves, greenbelts, and trails. Presenter: Pat Fuller, Division Manager, Parks and Recreation Department Location: Citywide Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Staff: Pat Fuller; pat.fuller@austintexas.gov E. BRIEFINGS F. DIRECTOR’S REPORT