A. CALL TO ORDER B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board meeting of October 27, 2015. 2. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Special Called meeting of November 4, 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.
NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Consent 3. Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the authorization to negotiate and execute an interlocal agreement with Purdue University for the rental of a traveling exhibit for the Austin Nature & Science Center. Presenter: Kathy Maddox, Culture and Arts Supervisor, Parks and Recreation Location: 2389 Stratford Dr; District 8 Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On November 10, 2015, the Concessions and Contracts Committee voted 4-0 to forward this item to the full Board for review with recommendation. This item is offered on Consent. Staff: Kathy Maddox; kathy.maddox@austintexas.gov 4. Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the approval of a temporary subterranean use of parkland in order to install tie-backs 15 to 40 feet below ground to support the eastern wall of the Shoal Creek Walk Office Complex parking garage for a period of 4 to 6 months; and authorize negotiation and execution of a Parkland Improvement and Maintenance Agreement. Presenter: Brian Block, Development Administrator, Parks and Recreation Location: Shoal Ck Greenbelt between 5th and 6th St (west side of creek);District 9 Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On November 9, 2015 the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee voted 3-0 to forward this item to the full Board for review with recommendation. This item is offered on Consent. Staff: Brian Block; brian.block@austintexas.gov 6. Make a recommendation to the Director regarding the extension of the Zilker Park Boat Rental contract for a final five-year option. Presenter: Kirk Scanlon, Contract Administrator, Parks and Recreation Location: 2100 Barton Springs Rd; District 8 Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On November 10, 2015, the Concessions and Contracts Committee voted 4-0 to extend the Zilker Park Boat Rental contract for the final five-year option. This item is offered for Discussion. Staff: Kirk Scanlon; kirk.scanlon@austintexas.gov
Discussion and possible action to refer to a City Council Committee, the amendment of City Code Section 8-5-42 to prohibit fishing from the Boardwalk Trail at Lady Bird Lake.
7. Make a recommendation to the Director regarding the approval of Temporary Use (28,985 sq. ft.), not to exceed 45 Calendar Days on parkland located at 1000 Barton Springs Rd. (Butler Park). Total Mitigation value is $48,298. Presenter: Paulinda Lanham, Project Manager, Public Works Department Location: 1000 Barton Springs Rd; District 9 Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On November 9, 2015, the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee voted 3-0 to forward this item to the full Board for review with recommendation. This item is offered for Discussion. Staff: Dan Peterson; dan.peterson@austintexas.gov Paulinda Lanham; paulinda.lanham@austintexas.gov 8. Make a recommendation to the Director regarding the approval of Temporary Use (11,378 sq. ft.), not to exceed 45 Calendar Days on parkland located at 800 W. Riverside (Vic Mathias Shores at Town Lake Park). Total Mitigation value is $34,095. Presenter: Paulinda Lanham, Project Manager, Public Works Department Location: 800 W. Riverside Dr.; District 9 Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On November 9, 2015, the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee voted 3-0 to forward this item to the full Board for review with recommendation. This item is offered for Discussion. Staff: Dan Peterson; dan.peterson@austintexas.gov Paulinda Lanham; paulinda.lanham@austintexas.gov 9. Make a recommendation to the Director regarding the approval of Temporary Use (2,920 sq. ft.), not to exceed 45 Calendar Days on parkland located at 707 W. Cesar Chavez (Shoal Beach at Town Lake Park). Total Mitigation is $15,090. Presenter: Paulinda Lanham, Project Manager, Public Works Department Location: 707 W. Cesar Chavez.; District 9 Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On November 9, 2015, the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee voted 3-0 to forward this item to the full Board for review with recommendation. This item is offered for Discussion. Staff: Dan Peterson; dan.peterson@austintexas.gov Paulinda Lanham; paulinda.lanham@austintexas.gov 10. Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the approval of Permanent Use (4,158 sq. ft.), Temporary Use (9,941 sq. ft.), not to exceed 45 Calendar Days on parkland located at 422 Guadalupe St. (Republic Square Park). Total Mitigation value is $124,057. Presenter: Paulinda Lanham, Project Manager, Public Works Department Location: 422 Guadalupe St.; District 9 Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On November 9, 2015, the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee voted 3-0 to forward this item to the full Board for review with recommendation. This item is offered for Discussion. Staff: Dan Peterson; dan.peterson@austintexas.gov Paulinda Lanham; paulinda.lanham@austintexas.gov 11. Make a recommendation to the Director regarding the approval of Temporary Use (6,052 sq. ft.), not to exceed 390 Calendar Days on parkland located at 900 W. 9th Street (Duncan Neighborhood Park). Total Mitigation value is $94,201. Presenter: Paulinda Lanham, Project Manager, Public Works Department Location: 900 W. 9th St.; District 9 Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On November 9, 2015, the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee voted 3-0 to forward this item to the full Board for review with recommendation. This item is offered for Discussion. Staff: Dan Peterson; dan.peterson@austintexas.gov Paulinda Lanham; paulinda.lanham@austintexas.gov Reynaldo Hernandez; reynaldo.hernandez@austintexas.gov
Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding approval of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 14-1 (Dedication of or naming a public facility of property) and relating to the naming a renaming of park facilities. Presenter: Gregory Montes, Park Development Coordinator, Parks and Recreation Location: Citywide Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On October 13, 2015 the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee voted 5-0 to forward this item to the Board for review with recommendation pending City of Austin Law Department review. This item is offered for Discussion. Staff: Gregory Montes; gregory.montes@austintexas.gov
E. BRIEFINGS 13. Status Report regarding the Parkland Events Taskforce – Board Member Cofer F. DIRECTOR’S REPORT G. FUTURE ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS H. ADJOURNMENT
Dec 08, 2015 Parks and Recreation Board
A. CALL TO ORDER B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board meeting of October 27, 2015. 2. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Special Called meeting of November 4, 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.
NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Consent 3. Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the authorization to negotiate and execute an interlocal agreement with Purdue University for the rental of a traveling exhibit for the Austin Nature & Science Center. Presenter: Kathy Maddox, Culture and Arts Supervisor, Parks and Recreation Location: 2389 Stratford Dr; District 8 Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On November 10, 2015, the Concessions and Contracts Committee voted 4-0 to forward this item to the full Board for review with recommendation. This item is offered on Consent. Staff: Kathy Maddox; kathy.maddox@austintexas.gov 4. Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the approval of a temporary subterranean use of parkland in order to install tie-backs 15 to 40 feet below ground to support the eastern wall of the Shoal Creek Walk Office Complex parking garage for a period of 4 to 6 months; and authorize negotiation and execution of a Parkland Improvement and Maintenance Agreement. Presenter: Brian Block, Development Administrator, Parks and Recreation Location: Shoal Ck Greenbelt between 5th and 6th St (west side of creek);District 9 Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On November 9, 2015 the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee voted 3-0 to forward this item to the full Board for review with recommendation. This item is offered on Consent. Staff: Brian Block; brian.block@austintexas.gov 6. Make a recommendation to the Director regarding the extension of the Zilker Park Boat Rental contract for a final five-year option. Presenter: Kirk Scanlon, Contract Administrator, Parks and Recreation Location: 2100 Barton Springs Rd; District 8 Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On November 10, 2015, the Concessions and Contracts Committee voted 4-0 to extend the Zilker Park Boat Rental contract for the final five-year option. This item is offered for Discussion. Staff: Kirk Scanlon; kirk.scanlon@austintexas.gov
Discussion and possible action to refer to a City Council Committee, the amendment of City Code Section 8-5-42 to prohibit fishing from the Boardwalk Trail at Lady Bird Lake.
7. Make a recommendation to the Director regarding the approval of Temporary Use (28,985 sq. ft.), not to exceed 45 Calendar Days on parkland located at 1000 Barton Springs Rd. (Butler Park). Total Mitigation value is $48,298. Presenter: Paulinda Lanham, Project Manager, Public Works Department Location: 1000 Barton Springs Rd; District 9 Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On November 9, 2015, the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee voted 3-0 to forward this item to the full Board for review with recommendation. This item is offered for Discussion. Staff: Dan Peterson; dan.peterson@austintexas.gov Paulinda Lanham; paulinda.lanham@austintexas.gov 8. Make a recommendation to the Director regarding the approval of Temporary Use (11,378 sq. ft.), not to exceed 45 Calendar Days on parkland located at 800 W. Riverside (Vic Mathias Shores at Town Lake Park). Total Mitigation value is $34,095. Presenter: Paulinda Lanham, Project Manager, Public Works Department Location: 800 W. Riverside Dr.; District 9 Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On November 9, 2015, the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee voted 3-0 to forward this item to the full Board for review with recommendation. This item is offered for Discussion. Staff: Dan Peterson; dan.peterson@austintexas.gov Paulinda Lanham; paulinda.lanham@austintexas.gov 9. Make a recommendation to the Director regarding the approval of Temporary Use (2,920 sq. ft.), not to exceed 45 Calendar Days on parkland located at 707 W. Cesar Chavez (Shoal Beach at Town Lake Park). Total Mitigation is $15,090. Presenter: Paulinda Lanham, Project Manager, Public Works Department Location: 707 W. Cesar Chavez.; District 9 Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On November 9, 2015, the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee voted 3-0 to forward this item to the full Board for review with recommendation. This item is offered for Discussion. Staff: Dan Peterson; dan.peterson@austintexas.gov Paulinda Lanham; paulinda.lanham@austintexas.gov 10. Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the approval of Permanent Use (4,158 sq. ft.), Temporary Use (9,941 sq. ft.), not to exceed 45 Calendar Days on parkland located at 422 Guadalupe St. (Republic Square Park). Total Mitigation value is $124,057. Presenter: Paulinda Lanham, Project Manager, Public Works Department Location: 422 Guadalupe St.; District 9 Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On November 9, 2015, the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee voted 3-0 to forward this item to the full Board for review with recommendation. This item is offered for Discussion. Staff: Dan Peterson; dan.peterson@austintexas.gov Paulinda Lanham; paulinda.lanham@austintexas.gov 11. Make a recommendation to the Director regarding the approval of Temporary Use (6,052 sq. ft.), not to exceed 390 Calendar Days on parkland located at 900 W. 9th Street (Duncan Neighborhood Park). Total Mitigation value is $94,201. Presenter: Paulinda Lanham, Project Manager, Public Works Department Location: 900 W. 9th St.; District 9 Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On November 9, 2015, the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee voted 3-0 to forward this item to the full Board for review with recommendation. This item is offered for Discussion. Staff: Dan Peterson; dan.peterson@austintexas.gov Paulinda Lanham; paulinda.lanham@austintexas.gov Reynaldo Hernandez; reynaldo.hernandez@austintexas.gov
Make a recommendation to the City Council regarding approval of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 14-1 (Dedication of or naming a public facility of property) and relating to the naming a renaming of park facilities. Presenter: Gregory Montes, Park Development Coordinator, Parks and Recreation Location: Citywide Staff Recommendation: Recommended. Committee Recommendation: On October 13, 2015 the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee voted 5-0 to forward this item to the Board for review with recommendation pending City of Austin Law Department review. This item is offered for Discussion. Staff: Gregory Montes; gregory.montes@austintexas.gov
E. BRIEFINGS 13. Status Report regarding the Parkland Events Taskforce – Board Member Cofer F. DIRECTOR’S REPORT G. FUTURE ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS H. ADJOURNMENT