Brays Oaks Management District Beautification and Urban Design Committee met Feb. 6

Brays Oaks Management District Beautification and Urban Design Committee met Feb. 6.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

THE COMMITTEE CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING:

1. Call to order

2. Public Comment

a. No public comments.

3. Minutes of 01/09/24 B&UD Committee Meeting

a. Committee meeting minutes were submitted for reference and review.

4. Discuss Brays Oaks Redevelopment Authority

a. Mr. Bradfoot gave a presentation on the Gasmer Community Partnership and answered questions.

b. Executive Director Hawes advised that if approved by the board, the district’s legal team will be tasked to update the 501c3 its bi-laws and members and an ILA for maintenance.

5. Receive a report on landscaping and porter services from Price Wagener and SMC Logistics for the month of September, and proposals for recommendation to BOMD Board for consideration.

a. Landscaping - Price Wagener

i. Ms. Lewandowski reviewed the report for Price Wagener for the month of January. Full report available in committee packet.

ii. Mr. Lewandowski advised the cmte. that PriceWagener is terminating its contract with Brays Oaks.

iii. Executive Director Hawes advised staff is working on an RFP for landscaping services. Staff will try to have responses in time for the March committee.

Additionally, SMC can provide month-to-month landscaping services if needed.

b. Porter Services - SMC Logistics

i. Ms. Chavez presented the report for SMC Logistics for the month of January. Full report available in committee packet.

6. Field Service Operator Report

a. Mr. Rodriguez presented the FSO report and answered questions from the committee. The detailed report is available in the committee packet.

b. Executive Director Hawes gave an update on the illegal dumping camera program.

7. Discussion, Updates and Recommendations

a. Parks & Facilities in BOMD

b. Willow Waterhole Greenway Conservancy

c. Mini Mural Update

i. Director of Services Garcia gave an update on the mini mural project. HFD design has been approved by station Cpt. The S. Braeswood and Hillcroft / HFD designs are pending city approval.

d. Bissonnet Corridor Safe Streets Project

i. Executive Director Hawes advised that federal funds for this project have been released to Commissioner Pct. 4 and should not be a cause for delay.

e. Esplanade enhancement options

i. Mr. Mauer gave an update and answered questions from the committee.

ii. Mr. Jones reviewed the design options / plant materials.

iii. Executive Director Hawes advised that next step is to take to the board.

8. Adjourn

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS:

• The committee recommended sending an item to the board regarding the Gasmer Community Partnership.

• The committee recommended sending esplanade enhancement concepts to the board for consideration.

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