Loading...
2022-04-11 Parks Board PacketCITY OF SOUTI-HLAKE MEMORANDUM April 6, 2022 TO: Parks and Recreation Board FROM: Chris Tribble, Director of Community Services SUBJECT: Agenda Item Comments for the Parks and Recreation Board Meeting — Monday, April 11, 2022 PLEASE NOTE: The meeting will be held on Monday, April 11, 2022 at Legends Hall in the Legacy Meetin_g Rooms. Please advise staff if you are not able to attend this meeting (ctribbleCu)ci.southlake.tx.us or 817.748.8021). Thank you. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Agenda Item 1. Call To Order 2. Agenda Item 2. Consent A. Approve minutes from the Parks and Recreation Board meeting held March 21, 2022. Please make any corrections to the minutes part of the motion for consideration. B. Absence of Parks and Recreation Board Members - The Board will consider the absence of Vice Chair Paul Venesky from the March 21, 2022 meeting. A copy of the Attendance Report is in your packet. 3. Agenda Item 3. Public Forum This is the public's opportunity to address the Board about non -agenda items. During Public Forum, the Board will not discuss or take action on any item brought up at this time. 4. Agenda Item 4. Discussion A. Proposal to Attract the Birding Community to Southlake — The purpose of this item is to allow for a presentation to the Parks & City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Date —April 11, 2022 Page 2 of 2 Recreation Board related to a proposal to attract the birding community to Southlake. A preliminary copy of the presentation is included within your packet for review prior to the meeting. Contact Director Tribble with questions. 5. Agenda Item 5. Adjournment As always, we appreciate your commitment and service to the City. Chris Tribble STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION: Telephone — (817) 748-8019 285 Shady Oaks Dr., Southlake, TX 76092 Chris Tribble, Director of Community Services, 817-748-8021, (cAibble(a�ci.southlake.tx.us) Milenka Lopez, Assistant to the Director, 817-748-8963, (mlo,)ez(aDci.southlake.tx.us) Marcy Haddadi, Administrative Secretary, 817-748-8184,(mhaddadi(aD.ci.southlake.tx.us) City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork CITY OF SOUTHLAKE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING Monday, April 11, 2022 6:00 P.M. LOCATION: THE MARQ SOUTHLAKE Legends Hall — Legacy Meeting Rooms 285 Shady Oaks Drive Southlake, Texas 76092 TIME: 6:00 P.M. REGULAR AGENDA: Call to Order 2. Consent A. Approve minutes from the Parks and Recreation Board meeting held March 21, 2022 B. Absence of Parks and Recreation Board members 3. Public Forum 4. Discussion A. Proposal to Attract the Birding Community to Southlake Adjournment CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on the official bulletin boards at Town Hall, 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas, on Friday, April 8, 2022 by 6:00 p.m. pursuant to Chapter 1 of the Texas Gxclhbjode. Amy hell p U' City Secretary = >- If you plan to attencf�Fiis jJe�bl�q,m&efing alid have a disability that requires special needs, please advise the City Secretary 48 hours in.#zt+ance atk 8016 reasonable accommodations will be made to assist you. �///lltlllll�� City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork CITY OF SOUTHLAKE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES: MARCH 21, 2022 LOCATION: THE MARQ SOUTHLAKE Legends Hall — Traditions Ballroom 285 Shady Oaks Drive Southlake, Texas 76092 TIME: 6:00 p.m. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Frances Scharli; Board Members Magdalena Battles, Chad Bedwell, Kevin Craddock, and Stacy Driscoll PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice Chair Paul Venesky STAFF PRESENT: Director of Community Services Chris Tribble, Deputy Director David Miller, Recreation Manager Ryan McGrail, Parks Manager Michael Reasoner, and Assistant to the Director Milenka Lopez CITY COUNCIL MEMBER PRESENT: Council Member Kathy Talley REGULAR AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Frances Scharli called the regular Parks and Recreation Board meeting to order at 6:12 p.m. f+11IIIIIIIIIIIIIId9106*14011 WI rI40117_1 2A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 14, 2022 The minutes of the February 14, 2022 Parks and Recreation Board meeting were approved with no changes or corrections. 2B. ABSENCE OF PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS Park Board Vice Chair Paul Venesky absence from the February 14, 2022 meeting were excused. Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine and are enacted with one motion by the Board. City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork Item 2A-1 Minutes of the March 21, 2022 Parks Board Meeting Page 2 of 5 APPROVED A motion was made to approve the Consent items, including the minutes of the regular Park Board meeting held February 14, 2022. Motion: Craddock Second: Bedwell Ayes: Battles, Bedwell, Craddock, Driscoll, Scharli Nays: None Abstain: None Vote: 5-0 Motion carried. 3. PUBLIC FORUM Chair Scharli opened Public Forum at 6:14 p.m. There being no one to address the Board, Chair Scharli closed Public Forum at 6:14 p.m. WORK SESSION AGENDA 4 4� PICKLEBALL COMPLEX Director of Community Services Chris Tribble presented an overview of the process for the Bicentennial Park Pickleball Complex concept plan, anticipated timeline, and current project cost estimate. Southlake residents were present to ask questions and provide comments and feedback. Director Tribble, Chair Scharli, and Council Member Talley were available to answer questions. ADJOURNMENT Chair Frances Scharli adjourned the meeting at 6:43 p.m. Frances Scharli, Chairman Parks & Recreation Board Chris Tribble, Director of Community Services An audio recording of this meeting may be available upon request from the Office of City Secretary. City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork Item 2A-2 CITY OF SOUTI-HLAKE MEMORANDUM March 24, 2022 TO: Parks and Recreation Board FROM: Chris Tribble, Director of Community Services SUBJECT: Absence of Parks and Recreation Board Member(s) — Standing Agenda Item Action Requested: Recommendation to approve the absence of Vice Chair Paul Venesky from the March 21, 2022 Park Board meeting. Background Information: The "Absence Policy for Parks and Recreation Board" adopted July 12, 2004 and revised March 2, 2010, provides a mechanism for consideration of absences of Board members from regular or special Park Board meetings. This item is listed as a standing item on meeting agendas. Financial Considerations: None Strategic Link: N/A Citizen Input/ Board Review: City Council approved the Policy Ordinance Review Committee (P.O.R.C.) revisions to the Parks and Recreation Board Absence Policy March 2, 2010 Park Board approved the Absence Policy at the July 12, 2004 meeting. Legal Review: N/A Alternatives: Any commentary as appropriate. Supporting Documents: Attendance Log Staff Recommendation: Recommendation to approve the absence of Vice Chair Paul Venesky from the March 21, 2022 Park Board meeting. City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork Item 2B-1 Park and Recreation Board Attendance Report 2022 Individual Place Name 1/10/22 2/14/22 3/21122 4/11122 5/9/22 6/13/22 7111/22 8/8/22 9/12/22 10/10/22 11/14/22 12/12/22 Attendance Rate Hrs To Date mu-swev- "Of Frances Scharii Magdalena Battles stacy Driscoll Paul venesky Meeting (includes substitutions)Rate Total Hrs Per Month Average Monthly Attendance 2022 1 83% IIn attendance X I Not in attendance, no substitute Substitute in attendance • Vacant position Meeting Canceled Meeting Canceled due to no quorum Change in Representative Item 2B-2 �r. 11 dF ioposal to y 4okF---'N — 06 - R 4Nttrat V, 1 nj F-I `t r -F6 vd ln 9 Community 46 Background and overview In 2016, Bird watchers alone spent an estimated $39 billion 10 dollars on their avocation.* Figures for total wildlife observation nearly doubles this figure,, is In 2016, there were 45 million birdwatchers (birders), the United States - about 18 percent of the population. 16 years of age and older, in is In 2016, approximately 48 percent of all the dollars spent for wildlife related recreation was due to bird watching. *Food and lodging accounted for $6.1 billion (52 percent of all trip -related expenditures). * Source: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Birding in the United States: A Demographic and Economic Analysis Report 2016-2 Item 4A-2 Percent of Around -the -Home Observers by Type of Wildlife Observed Total, all wildlife 100% Birds 88% Mammals 69% Reptiles, amphibians 27% Insects, spiders 32% Fish and other wildlife El 19% Away -From -Home Wildlife Watchers by Type of Wildlife Observed, Photographed, or Fed (Numbers in millions) Number Percent Total, all wildlife . . . . . . . . . . 23.7 100 Birds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.0 72 Waterfowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.5 48 Birds of prey . . . . . . . . . . . 11.5 48 Songbirds . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.5 44 Other water birds . . . . . . . . . 8.8 37 Other birds . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1 30 Land mammals . . . . . . . . . . . 14.0 59 Fish ................. 4.3 18 Marine mammals. . . . . . . . . . 2.5 10 Other (turtles, butterflies, etc.) . . . 8.7 37 Wildlife -Watching Expenditures Total: $75.9 billion Other 12% $9.2 billion Trip -related 15% $11.6 billion Equipment 73% $55.1 billion 0 Percent of Wildlife Watchers by Age 16to17 L]3% 18 to 24 6% 25 to 34 13% 35 to 44 13% 45 to 54 20% 55 to 64 24% 65 and older 21 % Percent of U.S. Population Who Wildlife Watched by Household Income Less than $20,000 26% $20,000 to $34,999 29% $35,000 to $49,999 35% $50,000 to $74,999 31 % $75,000 to $99,999 7141% $100,000 or $149,999 43% $150,000 or more 40% Bird Watchers Quick Facts From the 2016 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife -Associated Recreation 45.1 million 38.7 million ' 16.3 million �! Total Around the Away from home home L A u.s. titi4� gx Spot FISH & W ILDLiI'N� SERVICE 4 1'0 ;Wt k I Ak �ry sTRA`t . A A v �- O U.S. Department of Commerce Economics and Statistics Administration U.S. CENSUS BUREAU acting as collecting agent for the U.S. Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Issued January 2018 Item 4A-3 :�iiiTi.Ii' IT03 re" r4 I'm re, M Igo[:] =KV1111tels I 'a 4C;A ix • 41 k--F Yr 71, LV Y , I Birding demographics by the numbers Key "Birder" demographic takeaways: Chart 9. Birding Avidity by State: 2016 (Population 16 years of age and older.) r�`►� Ar U.S. Average: 68 days V V JV." South Central 1:30 West North Central - 116 New England _ 100'4. East North Central 1190 Middle Atlantic 185 South Atlantic 77 � \ Pacific 66 Mountain 49 Texas offers the highest number of days out of all the US Regions at 130 dam Source: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Birding in the United States: A Demographic and Economic Analysis Report 2016-2 Item 4A-5 Birding economics by the numbers In 2016, Birders spent $5.5 billion on food and lodging Table 8. Trip and Equipment Expenditures for Birding by Category: 2016 Total Trip and Equipment Expenditures Trip -Related Expenditures*, total Food Lodging Transportation Other Equipment", total Wildlife -watching equipment Auxiliary equipment Special Equipment Other Items $391 78,523F000 $10,329,485,000 $3250497652000 $2201622992000 $3,8299277,000 $97921442000 $28,849,038,000 $858749978,000 $48725702000 $129626,291,000 $69860119%000 Source: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Birding in the United States: A Demographic and Economic Analysis Report 2016-2 . 07 A A 0 Item 4A-6 I R AEI" i I M + lopwqr fi —I .ONO q ,al" How does Southlake fit into the birder demo graphic & ID economic puzzle? 01 _ —�. . -� 'r.. fill • � 4r dr -7 d Pacific Flyway r�►y� M CentraTi Flyway , Atlantic Flyway s$' ississippi Flyway entral Flyway Southlake is conveniently located along the eastern edge of the Central Flyway migration path. in the hea A of More specifically, we sit what is known as the Cross -Timbers Region which borders the Mississippi Flyway. Migrating and native birds take advantage of the copious food and water resources our region has to offer. V Item 4A-8 Bird Migration: The Big Picture is Eac represe entire im 0 N ■ January ■ � June -July December ties Janua 1 0:00 20:0 9 tip, Cornell Lab of Ornithology Western Hemisphere Bird Migration Map 725 bird species have been documented in Texas, many of which navigate through Southlake via the Central & Mississippi Flyways To see which birds are Migrating, see: https: / / www.allaboutbirds.org / news / Item 4A-9 mesmerizing -migration -map -which -species -is -which / REFERENCE: INATURALIST Bird Species Recorded in Texas Map W Grid • i j r r .VAP d Source: https: / /www.inaturalist.org/ Item 4A-10 REFERENCE: INATURALIST Bird Species Recorded in Southlake Forster `s Tern (St6-Tn.=1 {Or5ferx) Damon County TX, ' Feb 27, 2022 • "a Savannah Sparrow (P3sserCUIDs 5ardVrachen3;3) Grapevine, TX, USA ■ Feb 27, 2022 "7 Ring -billed Gull (Li.rus delaware;2srs) Grapevine, TX, USA ■ Feb 27, 2022 Red -shouldered Hawk Outdo fine oms) E Continental Blvd,.. ■ Feb 26, 2022 OMMIPP-W IF3 r A Source: https: / /www.inaturalist.org/ Item 4A-11 Ar - - - y -qppmmpp- EPP- :�r�F- �F � _ �• � - _yam - �� - - MAINE&. ..! � � #f - --PEP6- Item 4A-12 H �r 41 ��I +++I +++1111111 { •.� .rw # j A& I With modest improvements made to BJNC, the City of Southlake can leverage its existing green spaces and begin marketing itself as the first city sponsored wildlife and birding destination in the DFW area. r �•� � ^►wry, Item 4A-13 What are the steps.? Step 1: Attracting the Birds & the Birders Initiate habitat 40 improvements to BJNC which include: OOAdd water features and wildlife feeding stations °'construct wildlife observation blinds °CEstablish controls to preserve and maintain existing habitat (e.g., enforcing restrictions on activities detrimental to the preserves habitat, such as: Dog Walkers and horseback riders entering and disrupting the preserve. Item 4A-14 '$IVA I 114 i]III�Z! 0] 0 Currently, BJNC has no reliable fresh water sources adequate to support the wildlife it hosts. Water Feature Recommendations: • Install " • Install a water feature at each wildlife blind location that would be characteristic for our area*. Bird Friendly"water features to the visitor center. Food Source Recommendation: • Add native food sources (fruit that the wildlife depend on. and seed bearing plants) sA *Wildlife Photographers place high value and priority on locations that offer a natural appearance. Item 4A-16 Examples of food stations and water features at popular birdidestinations ingn South Texas Item 4A-17 0 in ,ulnta Matzatian World Birding Center McAllen, TX "I--. 'IV Loa b dr-41i. -MOOR", A -Jim j W4 w MONEY: May r h j J. L 1111131PAV4!1 0-11L.1 woo AWOL iA -4-W--&-b W h, W&Lca— z; ;;ILL -IL I Or ?" 7 Item 4A- 18 Quinta Mat atlan World Birding Center in McAllen, TX } Item 4A-19 - • `�— -�'�. � G _ . L y.: �• r II - _, <. ;�L I ram. 3 t rJ `� - •,� - � -il t-� •� , _ � P+ l�� �'' .• �:�.' �' r• r�- y� fir- '!� �.opt I - L ' *! � ,•Math I �� �'•, ,{ .f •Pep i•. � �• • _ r�l.L �• 1 *r' '11. ti F i-. �� 4 • f _ r . rF •fir i y � ?�' .� x .4 '•,��{��� tip. � �.• € 5 *� `'�- r �• r ' � � 555 � �4 •� ', ; �' ' � � tic S . � � '' r � _ � T r4 ' ` - ' • I � � �. £• Z -= ram+ - -Ir � � � t � - r�lT ,-1 . • . T - � t - rc% LA abWL K - , s , OL yF 3f • r y{r' r i- I.• YTS` �_• - rF rp xi, �•• �r L { � •�rl�. '}L ' i � ,.yam +S r _ .> -,r � rA L. fart r I r1°F'•�r TTSIYIT 7'r li * �F 4 i�� ti .••�I. �} Nam, ' •' # � '•.Y'7s{•' r '' L r r �} Iv*� ' • i i r - - fi - r - r� # � r '�Y �• �'' �f �Jl+'F# � 4 �i � r+ C i } I .• - GI . 7� .. - • r- - RAI - S it { i # ,•r "T • w •� ��� � lt.%. �,� _ -fir � ,�� • I 0 Jr 4,1� � G �.� 4 p SL lAc- dt Jo I r rlw -- EL k �} 4rY '? .. RW r.+ J. Attracting the birds and the birders Cont. Well staged wildlife observation blinds attract the birders! . rt� { rge r � L CAM -FAb --� + _ '� *. r am- # �' 7 z' %w Am Laguna Seca Ranch, South Texas Item 4A-21 Images Captured at Laguna Seca Ranch, South Texas This is what the birders seek most... The close up and intimate moments with the birds. Step Two Initiate a marketing campaign to attract Birders to Southlake Marketing strategy suggestions: • Present a public exhibit of the wildlife images captured in Southlake as a marketing " Kick-off"to generate the initial interest,, awareness,, and support from our community. *Use existing and future photos taken in Southlake for marketing BJNCO Gorilla marketing on social Media. Host birding events and festivals. Leverage and market our most famous Spring and Summer resident, the Painted Bunting, as the City of Southlake"s wildlife mascot. Item 4A-23 Step Three Explore establishing a native species Botanical Garden b Y leveraging the city owned property located between Carillon Lake and I lighland Ave. Advantages of Southlake establishing its own Botanical Garden: • Ideal as an additi • Located minutes hotels. onal tourism destination. away from Southlake restaurants and • Opportunity to partner with Carroll ISD to create an outdoor education venue. • Close proximity to Carillon Parc • A low impact, design using native plant species can allow the land parcel to maintain much of its natural state while also providing an educational green space. Item 4A-24 Important Dates Item 4A-25 i Early Spring Ti 0 inof Srin Migrants • L' ti 4 � Species Migration Time r American Golden -Plover early March to late April Nashville Warbler late March to late April Ruby-throated Hummingbird late March to mid May L - Purple Martin mid February to early March U Barn Swallow early March to early April earl March to mid April Northern Parula Y p Black -throated Green Warbler late March to early May Yellow -throated Warbler early March to mid April Black -and -white Warbler early March to late April A-26 N, 4 r Mid -Spring Timing of Selected Spring Migrants Species Wilson's Warbler Migration Time mid April to the beginning of May mid April to the beginning of Painted Bunting May Indigo Bunting mid April to mid May t r � Prothonotary Warbler mid April to the beginning of _ ILIJ� May mid April to the beginning of Orange Crowned Warbler May �J mid April to the beginning of rAIJ,Canada Warbler Mayr•.� r 'Lr, :r� ��� �• mid April to the beginning ofChestnut-Sided Warbler r 1 f' r J. May mid April to the beginning of Magnolia Warbler g May ' mid April to the beginning of '. Myrtle Warbler May -27 r �r ur 1 r ' 1 �• 1 I .F r', �rl riT T•1' 1 {a Late Spring Timing of Selected Spring Migrants Species Migration Time Olive -sided Flycatcher early to late May Eastern Wood -Pewee late April to mid May "Traill's" Flycatcher (Alder/ Willow) early to late May Magnolia Warbler late April to mid May Blackburnian Warbler late April to mid May Bav-breasted Warbler late April to mid May A-28 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Reports • 2016 National Survev of Fishin •Birdin Huntin in the United States: A Demmua National Surve of Fishin Huntin and Wildlife -Associated Recreation Reiport hic and Economic AnalysisAddendum to the 2016 and Wildlife -Associated Recreation South Texas Birdinig References *Rio Grande Vallev Birdin Festival •Ouinta Matzatlan McAllen, TX *South Padre Island Birdin *Rio Grande Vallev World Birdin Center (9 Birding Centers ) Click to access the ri�ppq"2@nd information online �r. 11 44F ioposal to 4Nttrat V, 1 nj F-I `t le le vd ln 9 Community r lor id — IL 46 40 ALL r, A Ch