Versión en español a continuación. South Central Waterfront Board Meeting March15, 2021 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board to be held March 15, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, March 14th by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March15, 2021 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison Jodi Lane at (512)-974-1408 or Jodi.lane@austintexas.gov no later than noon, March 14th, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jodi.lane@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del South Central Waterfront Board Meeting FECHA de la reunion March 15, 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (March 14th, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512)-974-1408 or Jodi.lane@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD DRAFT MINUTES FOR JANUARY 19, 2021 AT 1:00 PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Regular Meeting on January 19, 2021 via Videoconferencing. The meeting was called to order at 1:05pm Board Members in attendance: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & Dist 9 Appointee) Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) Francoise Luca (Parks & Recreation Board) Jeff Seiden (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Assoc.) Wendy Price Todd (S. River City NA) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ex Officios: Nazlie Saeedi (ATD) Molly Alexander (DAA) COA Housing and Planning Staff: Alan Holt, Executive Liaison Jodi Lane, Staff Liaison a. Board Member Wendy Price Todd made a motion, seconded by Board Member Samuel Franco, to approve the draft December 19 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed with seven yes and two absent (includes absentee Karen Paup and late arrival Jeff Seiden) votes. 2. ITEMS FOR PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION a. Dark Skies presentation- A presentation was given by Cliff Kaplan, Program Director and Acting Executive Director of the Hill Country Alliance. Cliff will make these materials available to the Board. No Action was taken. b. Presentation and discussion with Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Consultants- Consultants Matthew Kwatinetz, of Q Partners and Thomas Jansen of HR&A gave a presentation and update on the activities of the Austin Economic Development Corporation. The Board discussed this but no action was taken. 3. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. 2021 SCWAB Administration – Staff Liaison Jodi Lane gave an update on Expiring Terms and 2021 Schedule. No action was taken. 4. WORKING GROUP UPDATES & ASSIGNMENTS FROM CHAIR a. Community Benefits, Infrastructure, and Regulating Plan – This working group may work in the future with Cliff Kaplan on dark skies regulations for the district. No other update. b. Finance and Governance- No update c. Active Projects- No update 5. ADJOURNMENT- with no objections, Chair Samuel Franco adjourned the meeting at 2:23pm The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Jodi Lane at the Housing and Planning Department, at (512)-974-1408 …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD Current Board Member Terms & Reappointment Status - 2021 Board Member Term Serving Term Start Term Expiration Appointing Board/ Commission Replacement Nominations Wendy Price Todd April 6, 2017 February 28, 2021 South River City NA Alfred Godfrey Samuel Franco Francoise Luca Lynn Kurth Greg Anderson Jeff Seiden Linda H Guerrero Karen Paup 2nd 2nd 2nd 1st 1st 1st 1st 2nd 1st April 6, 2017 February 28, 2021 The Trail Foundation April 6, 2017 February 28, 2021 Design Commission August 9, 2018 February 28, 2021 Parks and Recreation Board June 19, 2019 February 28, 2021 Mayor and District 9 Councilmember August 8, 2019 June 30, 2021 Planning Commission Jeffrey Thompson March 12, 2020 February 28, 2022 Bouldin Creek NA April 13, 2017 February 28, 2023 Environmental Commission August 8, 2019 February 28, 2023 Community Development Commission Thomas Groce Heidi Anderson pending pending pending n/a n/a n/a
AUSTIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION M E M O R A N D U M South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Veronica Briseño, Interim Chief Executive Officer Austin Economic Development Corporation March 2, 2021 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: As directed through Resolution 20190808-072 and Resolution 20201001-055, the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) assumed a lead role coordinating due diligence needed to support the request for a potential Council-approved financing mechanism(s), specifically a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) to achieve the vision plan of the South Central Waterfront (SCW). Since the organization was created by Council in October of 2020, AEDC’s leadership has taken three principal forms: February Update from Austin Economic Development Corporation 1) Administratively establishing the organization for long-term support to SCW and other projects; 2) Completing the technical analysis required to support the TIRZ ordinance; and 3) Engaging with City staff to progress the request(s) and stakeholders to receive continued guidance. On the technical side, AEDC is already contributing resources to work with legal counsel for drafting an Ordinance, Project Plan, and Preliminary Financing Plan that the organization intends to provide the City in support of its evaluation of the request for the City Council’s designation of a TIRZ. As part of this process, AEDC has compiled previous work conducted by ECONorthwest, CMR, and the City that estimate the potential costs and revenues associated with the SCW Vision Plan. In addition, AEDC has retained Winstead PC to advise on legal aspects of the TIRZ formation and ECONorthwest to draft a memo summarizing its prior findings. Further, AEDC has engaged the City’s Housing and Planning Department, Economic Development Department and Financial Services Department staff through weekly meetings and workshops on the project that also support regular briefings with Council offices. Monthly Updates and On-going Coordination To support on-going coordination of communications for transparency, feedback and guidance, AEDC has committed to providing a monthly written update to the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB). If there Is a pressing issue or need, AEDC staff will attend the SCWAB meeting to seek input. David Colligan, AEDC Interim COO, will be the key contact for the SCWAB. Upcoming Discussions and Council Action Understanding that a number of priorities and timelines are shifting due to the City closure and emergency response efforts attributed to weather conditions during the week of February 14, 2021, AEDC intends to join the next SCWAB monthly meeting to present an …
Working Group Community Benefits, Infrastructure, and Regulating Plan SCWAB Working Group Members List - March 2021 Ex Officio Established Status Note July 15, 2019 Active Samuel Franco is WG Lead Finance and Governance July 15, 2019 Active Samuel Franco is WG Lead Active Projects July 15, 2019 Active Wendy Price Todd is WG Lead Members Al Godfrey Greg Anderson* Karen Paup Samuel Franco Linda Guerrero Greg Anderson* Karen Paup Samuel Franco Wendy Price Todd Al Godfrey Francoise Luca Linda Guerrero Wendy Price Todd Karen Paup Lynn Kurth* * indicates alternate
1881 Grove Blvd Suite #1334, Aus6n Texas 78741 Phone # (512) 221-4736 Email: info@ Manuel Escobar Chair Urban Renewal Board Travis Perlman - Feb 9th, 2021 On behalf of Capitol View Arts and Rolling Roster Restaurant, I am respectfully submitting a request to use the property at 1100 E 11th street adjacent to the Historic Victory Grill/ Rolling Rooster restaurant. The Rolling Roster the current leaseholder of the Historic Victory Grill and is located at 1104 E 11th Street. Our goal is to establish a space to provide outdoor seating that would include acoustic sound entertainment for our guests/customers. We are making this request to operate the outdoor space during the Rolling Roster daily business operations as of February 2021 until such time that your office determines is necessary. We expect to provide seating arrangements to accommodate our guests and seek your permission to fence in the area to provide safety/security to our patrons. Should there be a need to have any permitting done to secure the space's use, the Capitol View Arts and the Rolling Roster would guarantee the necessary documents to comply with city codes? This request is needed as a black-owned business representing the 11th Street corridor, providing economic benefit through visitor impact and job growth. As you are aware, COVID 19 has changed the restaurant business model dramatically. The opportunity to use the space at 1100 E 11th Street, next door to the Historic Victory Grill/Rolling Roster, will allow us to serve patrons by providing outdoor seating. This outdoor capacity will contribute to our sustainability efforts during the pandemic. Rolling Roster operates several businesses around the City. Capitol View Arts, a sanctioned 501(C)3 organization, has been providing educational, internship, economic opportunities to underserved members of our community with emphasis to those with life experience to east Austin, are proud to be a part of the E 11 Th Street cultural legacy by working within the Victory Grill. Allowing outdoor seating for the 11 Street restaurant will increase my chances of maintaining our businesses during this crisis. Sincerely Clifford Gillard Board President CVA.
Request For Proposals – RFP 5500 SMW3010 V8 (2/22/2021 Add 10) Description : Redevelopment of the City’s approximately 5.5-acre Ryan Drive Property Solicitation Issue Date: October 8, 2020 RFP Response Due Date and Time: March 4, 2021; Prior to 2:00PM CST eResponse and Hardcopy Offers will be opened one (1) hour after the Offers Due Date and Time Pre-Response Meeting : November 6, 2020 at 1:00PM CST. This meeting will be held virtually. Information to join the meeting will be provided via an Addenda prior to the meeting. Site Visit : To be determined at City's discretion based on health advisories. Authorized contacts: Shawn Willett, Deputy Procurement Officer Phone: (512) 974-2021 E-Mail: Shawn.Willett@austintexas.gov For questions on the City’s Small Minority and Women-Owned Business Program please contact: Jolene Cochran, Senior Business Development Counselor Phone: (512) 974-7673 E-Mail: Jolene.Cochran@austintexas.gov Commodity Codes: 90657, 90957, 91827, 91889, 92561, 96144, 97163 Estimated Solicitation Schedule Summary (subject to change) Milestone 1. Solicitation Issue Date 2. RFP Response Due Date 3. Pre-Response Meeting 4. Site Visit 5. Deadline for Questions and Answers 6. Interviews/Presentations 7. City Council consideration Date or Timeframe October 8, 2020 March 4, 2021 November 6, 2020 To be determined at City's discretion based on health advisories January 28, 2021 To Be Determined (at City’s discretion) To Be Determined CITY OF AUSTIN | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | 1 of 36 Contents A. Introduction and Purpose ............................................................................................................................. 4 B. Overview of Property ................................................................................................................................... 7 C. Instructions ................................................................................................................................................. 11 D. Required Proposal Submittals…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….21 E. Required Forms ........................................................................................................................................... 27 F. Exhibits ....................................................................................................................................................... 34 October 7, 2020 To all interested parties: I write today to offer support for the City’s proposal to repurpose the 6909 Ryan Drive site, previously a storage site owned by Austin Energy. The redevelopment process of the site has collected public input from local stakeholders and residents, who have been tremendously involved in this process over the last several years. They have collaborated to create a vision for the site that is conducive to the shared needs of the community. I am grateful for the Ryan Drive Working Group and Crestview Neighborhood Association for their dedication ensuring the success of the redevelopment process. This project is adjacent to the Capital Metro Crestview Station and Crestview Neighborhood, and is just shy of a block from Lamar Boulevard, a major city corridor road. Through several community engagement opportunities, the community made clear the desire for the site …
Briefing on Block 16 & 18 RFPs East 11th & 12th Street Urban Renewal Board March 15, 2021 Topics for Discussion • Public Engagement/RFP Process & Timeline • Draft RFPs 2 Timeline & Process 3 Proposed RFP Outline • Use a template recently approved by COA Purchasing Office (EDD’s 6909 Ryan Drive) • Introduction & Purpose • Property Description (geographic, environmental, socio-political, economic, and historical context) • Instructions (how to submit proposal) • Submittal Requirements (what to submit) • Timeline • Development Priorities • Evaluation Criteria • Required Forms 4 Proposed RFP Outline • Use a template recently approved by COA Purchasing Office (EDD’s 6909 Ryan Drive) • Introduction & Purpose • Property Description (geographic, environmental, socio-political, economic, and historical context) • Instructions (how to submit proposal) • Submittal Requirements (what to submit) • Timeline • Development Priorities • Evaluation Criteria • Required Forms 5 Proposed Development Priorities • Development Priorities for the properties previously discussed by URB as a result of public engagement in early 2019. 1. Affordable Housing – at least 25% of dwelling units shall be made affordable to households earning no more than 60% & 80% MFI, for rental and ownership housing respectively 2. Community Parking - Incorporate additional off-street parking for adjacent neighborhood businesses 3. Complimentary Uses - Incorporate uses that complement the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility on Block 16 & Victory Grill on Block 18 4. Vendor Preference - Prioritize development partners who are, or go above and beyond to partner with MBE/WBE vendors 5. Sustainability – Prioritize Proposals that incorporate AE 2-star Green Building Standards 6. Design – Prioritize Proposals that use creative design to complement adjacent development and help to activate pedestrian oriented uses along the corridor 6 Proposed Submittal Requirements • Anticipated to be largely similar to those listed in Section 10 – 10.5.5 of the recent EDD 6909 Ryan Drive RFP: https://www.austintexas.gov/financeonline/account_services/solicitation/solic itation_details.cfm?sid=134842 7 Proposed Evaluation Criteria Executive Summary – 10 points Development Concept – 40 points Financial Feasibility – 25 points Development Team – 25 points 100 points Total 8 Next Steps • Board endorsement of proposed engagement/solicitation process/timeline • Begin reviewing and compiling input on 6909 Ryan Drive RFP • Continue to consider what we’ve proposed and discussed tonight for additional discussion next meeting (April 19th) 9
COUNCIL MEMO AND C ULTURAL FUNDING UPDATES JESUS PANTEL, CULTURAL FUNDING SUPERVISOR Cultural Contracts Update Memo to City Council Email to Cultural Contractors Current Contract Cycle Important Budget Information Cultural Funding Review C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S Current Contract Cycle Additional team members Completed by end of March C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY. Contract Processing Increasing C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S FY 21 Contract Processing Stats 53% to Contractors 27% have not submitted pre- contract materials 19% are in review or need revisions C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S STAFF WILL REVIEW 15/DAY OR 75/WEEK 12 BUSINESS DAYS TO REVIEW THE 183 REMAINING (START MARCH 15, END MARCH 30) DEPENDENT ON MATERIALS BEING RECEIVED AND SUBMITTED CORRECTLY Contract Review Commitment C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S Causes of Delays Event dates within contract period Budget balances Form 1295 Name change Insurance certificate C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S Optional Contract Extension Up to one year Extend through September 30, 2022 Payment schedule stays the same Sponsored Projects Fiscal Sponsor must also approve Won’t prevent other sponsored project or Fiscal Sponsor from entering into new contracts C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S Budget Information C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S Impact of Tourism & Lodging Hotel occupancy down 43% occupancy in December 2020 Travel Down Airline passsenger traffic down 63% Was 78% occupancy in December 2019 Domestic travel down 62% Room rental rates much lower International travel down 84% C I T Y O …
Austin Economic Development Corporation Stakeholder Update and Discussion on Governance Background Resolutions 20141211-122 and 20170216-040 the Austin City Council directed the City Manager to “deliver a feasibility study” and “bring forward…specific proposals” related to the creation of an economic development entity with the capacity to “create or support development of affordable housing, redevelopment, revitalization and other priority projects and goals of the City.” As staff began working with an external consultant to prepare recommendations and working documents for the creation of an entity, Council provided additional direction to align the development of the economic development entity with the intent and creation of an “Austin Cultural Trust” through resolutions 20180215-082 and 20190808-072. In May of this year, Council further directed the City Manager to expedite a review of existing entities and resources that could be centralized to support the timely execution of recovery efforts that could secure or retain creative culture and community benefits in resolutions 20200521-095 and 20200521-096. The Economic Development Department (EDD) staff and consultant presented recommendations for creation of a holistic economic development entity for discussion during the Council Work Session on August 25th. As outlined in the memo provided with the report to Mayor and Council on July 31, 2020. Through Resolution 20201001-055 Council approved the legal documents needed for the creation of the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and simultaneously approved staff’s recommendations to appoint the first six places as an interim board. 2 Public Real Estate Developer As Cities grow to scale, some create a public developer Why? A public developer can… Move at the pace of the market Speed approvals, but with the direct oversight of the City Reduce the burdens of government with new funding sources Own and operate real estate to generate cash Accept charitable donations Accept investment dollars Blend the best of public and private deal-making Generate more money for COA from under-performing real estate Of the 17 cities that participated in the Peer Cities Conference about the strategic use of real estate to accomplish public policy, 100% agreed that the best strategy for doing so was to create an EDC that had real estate powers to advance projects that a municipality could not on its own. 3 Organizational Structure (1): Family of Organizations An autonomous family of organizations is the best solution New Entity: …
COMMENT REVIEW REPORT UPDATE: 2 PHONE #: 512-974-1237 CASE NUMBER: C814-89-0003.02 CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark REVISION #: 02 PROJECT NAME: 305 S. Congress SUBMITTAL DATE: October 12, 2020 REPORT DUE DATE: November 6, 2020 FINAL REPORT DATE: November 30, 2020 REPORT LATE: 13 BUSINESS DAYS LOCATION: 305 South Congress Avenue STAFF REVIEW: This report includes all comments received to date concerning your planned unit development. The planned unit development will be approved when all requirements identified in this report have been addressed. However, until this happens, your planned unit development is considered disapproved. PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PROBLEMS, CONCERNS OR IF YOU REQUIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS REPORT, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT YOUR CASE MANAGER (referenced above) at the CITY OF AUSTIN, HOUSING AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT, 505 Barton Springs Road – 5th Floor, AUSTIN, TX 78704 REPORT: The attached report identifies those requirements that must be addressed by an update to your application in order to obtain approval. This report may also contain recommendations for you to consider, which are not requirements. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS MAY BE GENERATED AS A RESULT OF INFORMATION OR DESIGN CHANGES PROVIDED IN YOUR UPDATE. UPDATE DEADLINE: It is the responsibility of the applicant or his/her agent to update this planned unit development (PUD) amendment application. The Planning Commission must take an action no later than April 8, 2021 (estimated commission date) which is less than 181 days from the date of the previous action. Otherwise, the application will expire. Case Number: C814-89-0003.02 Comment Report Update 2 Art in Public Places – Susan Lambe – 512- 974-7852 AIPP 1. Please follow up directly with Susan Lambe at Susan.Lambe@austintexas.gov and copy Marjorie Flanagan at Marjorie.Flanagan@austintexas.gov to discuss the AIPP program and process. FYI: The ordinance will have to include an implementation process. Please coordinate with AIPP, Site Plan and Zoning Reviewers to begin developing initial language. Austin Energy Green Building – Sarah Talkington – 512-482-5393 AEGB 1. Generally, the 2-Star AEGB requirement is in line with expectations. FYI: The PUD should begin speaking with the Austin Energy District Cooling Team. Their contact information is: andrew.gallo@austinenergy.com and Sue.Arthur@austinenergy.com Update 1: Comment cleared. FYI: AEGB only rates whole buildings; the scope is comprehensive and there is no Core and Shell Only compliance path. It is the owners responsibility to ensure the tenants meet the AEGB rating requirements. This is typically achieved through …
AEDC South Central Waterfront Update TIF Overview and Analysis Questions MARCH 2021 Agenda TIRZ Timeline & Next Steps TIF Framework & Precedents Infrastructure Scenarios Update Affordability Scenarios TIRZ Board Requirements TIRZ Timeline & Next Steps HR&A Advisors, Inc. PANYNJ Advertising | 3 AEDC Organizational Responsibilities SCW TIRZ designation & implementation Public pipeline asset management AEDC Cultural Trust design & management Supporting City in negotiating certain real estate transactions Austin EDC South Central Waterfront | 4 AEDC Organizational and Executive Update AEDC Board Activity AEDC Board • Interim Board monthly meetings: o Dec. 14, 2020 o Jan. 14, 2021 o Feb. 8, 2021 o Mar. 8, 2021 • April 8 | Board meeting to approve Interlocal Agreement (ILA) • April | Final Board designated Austin EDC Legal Counsel Executive Search • ILA is in final state and being reviewed by City Manager and EDD • Winstead has reviewed TIRZ and Cultural Trust considerations and proposed path forward (included as attachment to ILA) • Korn Ferry retained as Executive Search Firm • March | Posting openings for COO, CXO • April | Interviews for COO, CXO Gov’t & and Community Relations Jan + Feb | ULI hosted public mtgs • Stakeholder mtgs • • Dec 16, 2020 Feb 10, 2021 • • March 17 |AEDC Stakeholder mtg • March 18 | CTAC meeting • Council one on ones to continue monthly • April | Council Action to approve ILA South Central Waterfront | 5 SCW History | Recent SCWAB Efforts As recommended by SCWAB, Finance Department hires CMR to conduct TIF financial analysis, including revenue projections. 2018 City updates SCW Modified Physical Framework and ECONorthwest development feasibility analysis. Austin voters approve Project Connect bond, which will fund two light-rail transit stations in the district. May-Sep. 2020 Nov. 2020 2018 Oct. 2020 Ongoing SCWAB recommends the creation of an economic development entity to implement the Vision Plan. City Council establishes the Austin Economic Development Corporation to help manage the district. AEDC regularly briefs the SCWAB on strategy for implementing the Vision Plan, including a potential TIRZ. 2016-Today: the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board oversees Vision Plan implementation. Austin EDC South Central Waterfront | 6 AEDC South Central Waterfront Efforts To Date Dec.-Nov. 2020 January February March Council/City Staff Commenced SCW working group with EDD, HPD staff; Engaged Council members in initial 1:1s Continued Council 1:1s on TIRZ and SCW working group AEDC/SCWAB AEDC …
ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210315-5.a.i Date: Subject: 3/15/2021 Recommendation to City Council requesting a minimum of $10 million per year for two years for immediate relief from COVID related losses and eliminate cultural arts funding deficits. Seconded By: Commissioner Amy Wong Mok Motion By: Commissioner Lulu Flores Recommendation Requesting a minimum of $10 Million per year in funding for the next two years from any and all available sources to provide Austin artists, arts groups, and non-profit arts organizations to use for immediate relief from COVID-related losses; allocating these funds for survival, job retention, sustaining operations, and to backfill projected deficits in HOT funds for cultural arts contracts in FY 2022 and FY 2023 to pre-COVID (FY 2019) levels. Description of Recommendation to Council The Arts Commission, in unanimous support of the Arts community, recommends that Austin City Council designate a minimum of $10 Million per year in funding to Austin artists, groups, and non-profit arts organizations for their use in retaining jobs, and to assist them in saving and sustaining their operations in this time of economic crisis during the COVID 19 pandemic. The Commission gratefully acknowledges the support the creative sector received from the City of Austin through the CARES Act, but without additional dedicated funding, Austin risks dramatic losses to one of its most valuable assets, the broad and diverse creative arts sector. Sources for the requested minimum $10 Million per year could include, but is not limited to the American Rescue Plan, and city general revenue or other funds. Rationale: The COVID-19 pandemic, and recent winter storm Uri, have generated an unforeseen and unparalleled economic crisis in our community. Their tolls have been not only on human life, but also on the economic life of our businesses and organizations. Austin arts organizations, already reeling from displacement due to the rapid growth and development of our city, were faced with unprecedented and extreme financial challenges brought on by the necessary but drastic and prolonged responses to stem the spread of the pandemic, including closures, stay at home orders and social distancing. Artists, arts organizations and cultural arts venues have lost their traditional revenue streams, are bearing huge losses, and are struggling to survive. Furthermore, historically underserved (ALAANA/BIPOC) and other marginalized organizations and communities (LGBTQ and Disability), often already in economic distress due to systematic 1 of 2 prejudice, were especially hard hit. Artists and arts organizations must still …
ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210315-4.b.ii Seconded By: Commissioner Amy Mok Date: 3-15-2021 Subject: Arts Commission FY22 Budget Recommendation Motioned By: Commissioner Lulu Flores Recommendation Recommendation to approve two new Full Time Employees (FTE) with adequate funding, for the Economic Development Department's Cultural Arts Division in the FY22 budget. Description of Recommendation to Council Our Commission recommends that the City include two new full-time employees (FTE) with adequate funding, in the FY22 budget for the Economic Development Department's Cultural Arts Division. One FTE will be a Community Engagement Specialist/Consultant for the Art In Public Places program. The other will be a Community Engagement Specialist/Consultant for the Cultural Arts Funding program. Rationale: Members of the Arts Community, especially those from historically underrepresented and underfunded groups, are facing continuing financial challenges such as housing, affordable creative spaces, low incomes and access to opportunity and growth. Cultural Arts Division programs provide opportunities to alleviate some of the challenges. The information is complex and dense. New applicants usually require assistance in determining their eligibility and meeting milestones throughout the process. CAD administrators conduct Information Sessions and Open Office Hours to provide assistance. Invitations depend on channels that reach existing applicants or potential applicants that are already knowledgeable about the programs. A Community Engagement Specialist (or Consultant) will provide the communication and outreach skills needed to inform and assist potential applicants. Thus, relieving CAD administrators of these additional tasks to focus on their primary job functions. The Community Engagement Specialist will also bring additional strategies to address equitable access to CAD programs. 1 of 2 10-0 Vote For: Commissioner Jaime Castillo, Chair Commissioner Michelle Polgar, Vice Chair Commissioner Brett Barnes Commissioner Lulu Flores Commissioner Bears Rebecca Fonte Commissioner Felipe Garza Commissioner kYmberly Keeton Commissioner Amy Mok Commissioner Rick van Dyke Commissioner Celina Zisman Against: none Abstain: none Absent: none Attest: Anne-Marie McKaskle-Davis, Arts Commission Staff Liaison 2 of 2
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVED MINUTES FOR MARCH 15, 2021 AT 6:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Regular Meeting on March 15, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm. Board Members in attendance: Ex Officios: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & Dist 9 Appointee) Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) Francoise Luca (Parks & Recreation Board) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Jeff Seiden (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Assoc.) Wendy Price Todd (S. River City NA) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Nazlie Saeedi (ATD) Molly Alexander (DAA) COA Housing and Planning Staff: Alan Holt, Executive Liaison Jodi Lane, Staff Liaison a. Board member Lynn Kurth made a motion, seconded by Board Member Al Godfrey, to approve the draft January 19, 2021 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed without amendments with 7 yes and 2 absent (includes absentee Greg Anderson and late arrival Francoise Luca). 2. ITEMS FOR PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION a. Status of Board Appointments/Reappointments - The Board recognized new nominees to the SCWAB, Jeff Thompson (appointee of the Planning Commission); Tom Groce (appointee of the South River City Neighborhood Association); Heidi Anderson (appointee of the Trail Foundation) b. Status of 305 S. Congress PUD - Housing and Planning Assistant Director, Jerry Rusthoven, began the PUD briefing saying the goal of the PUD is to try to achieve compliance with the SCW Plan. He said the staff review and comment process is not yet complete and said that any Staff Recommendations prepared will go through Boards and Commissions, with the first stop being SCWAB. Member Wendy Price Todd requested a copy of the most current public documents (which were provided). c. Update and discussion with staff and consultants representing Austin Economic Development Corporation - AEDC Consultant Matthew Kwatinetz of Q Partners gave a presentation and update on work to date for evaluation of the SCW TIRZ designation and upcoming Council action request on creation of the SCW Committee. The Board discussed this but no action was taken. 3. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to council regarding the creation of a South Central Waterfront Committee under the auspice of the AEDC – Veronica Briseno, Director of EDD and Interim President and CEO of AEDC, provided an overview on the Committee and agreed to postpone …
Meeting of the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board March 12, 2021 Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board to be held March 12, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (March 11, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March 12. 2021 Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board Meeting, members of the public must: Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-1260 or edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board 12 de Marzode 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (11 de Marzo antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame de or edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (11 de Marzo antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. 512-974-1260 electrónico correo enlace envíe junta un en la al o • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado …
