1. REGULAR MEETING of the SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD AUGUST 15, 2022 AT 6:00PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Aaron D. Jenkins 512-974-9312 or aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: John Guinan, Ex Officio Rolando Fernandez, Ex Officio Molly Alexander, Ex Officio Josh Rudow, Ex Officio Vacant, Ex Officio (ATD) Samuel Franco, Chair Jeffrey Thompson, Vice Chair Lynn Kurth, Board Member Paul Byars, Board Member Ana Aguirre, Board Member Laura Cottam-Sajbel, Board Member Karen Paup, Board Member Jeff Seiden, Board Member Sherri Ancipink, South River City Neighborhood Association AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) Meeting of May 16, 2022 DISCUSSION ITEMS Joint presentation by City of Austin Economic Development Department and the Austin Economic Development Corporation on their respective roles regarding the South Central Waterfront to be presented by Sylnovia Holt-Rabb of the City of Austin Economic Development Department and Theresa Alvarez of the Austin Economic Development Corporation. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and Possible action of the July 28th City Council Statesmen PUD hearing. 3. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Active Projects Working Group Update from the Finance and Governance Working Group Update from the Community Benefits, Infrastructure, and Regulating Plan Working Group FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Note: City Code requires two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume that if there is no objection from other members expressed at the meeting, the members’ silence indicates approval for staff to include on the next agenda. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD MONDAY, MAY 16, 2022 AT 6:00PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 MEETING MINUTES Call to order by: Chair S. Franco at 6:08 PM Board Members: Ex Officios: ✓ Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) ✓ Vice Chair Jeffrey Thompson (Planning Commission) __Lynn Kurth (Mayor & District 9 Joint Appointee) ✓ Paul Byars (Trail Foundation) ✓ Ana Aguirre (Environmental Commission) ✓ Laura Cottam-Sajbel (Parks & Recreation Board) ✓ Karen Paup (Community Development Commission) __Jeff Seiden (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Assn.) __Vacant (South River City Neighborhood Assn) __Sam Tedford (Housing & Planning Dept) __ Nazlie Saeedi (Austin Transportation Dept) ✓ John Guinan/Marek Izydorczyk (ORES) __ Rolando Fernandez (Financial Services Dept) ✓ Molly Alexander (Downtown Austin Alliance) COA Economic Development Staff Liaisons: ✓ Margaret Shaw ✓ Aaron D. Jenkins Christine Maguire “✓ “Denotes who were in attendance 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Discussion and Possible Action) a. Approval of the minutes of the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) Special Called Meeting of May 2, 2022 • Board Member A. Aguirre made a motion to approve the May 2, 2022, Vice Chair J. Thompson seconded • The motion was approved [ 6 ayes, 0 nays] 2. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action) a. Briefing on the proposed Council authorization of the Downtown Public Improvement District (PID) to be presented by Dewitt M. Peart and Bill Brice of the Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA). b. Staff briefing on the South-Central Waterfront Regulating Plan to be presented by Greg • No action taken by the board Dutton of the Housing and Planning Department. • No action taken by the board 3. OLD BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action) a. None 4. WORKING GROUP UPDATES & ASSIGNMENTS FROM CHAIR a. Community Benefits, Infrastructure, and Regulating Plan b. Finance and Governance c. Active Projects 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • No action taken by the board 6. ADJOURNMENT 8:35 pm Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation at a FUTURE meeting.
REGULAR MEETING of the PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE of the HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 15 – 8:00 A.M. STREET-JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 E. 11TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Beth Valenzuela, Chair Harmony Grogan CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ben Heimsath Carl Larosche AGENDA 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Preservation Plan Committee’s regular meeting on June 23, 2022. DISCUSSION ITEMS Welcome and committee role ULI Technical Assistance Panel update Discussion of draft plan framework handoff to Historic Landmark Commission Implementation strategy 2. 3. 4. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 call the board liaison at the Historic Preservation Office at (512) 974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446.
2. 3. 4. 5. REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION August 15, 2022 at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, City Council Chambers 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the ARTS COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than Noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Jesús Pantel at jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-9315. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, kYmberly Keeton, Michelle Polgar, Amy Mok, Rick Van Dyke AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on July 18, 2022. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report regarding Next Generation of Arts Commissioners by Chair Zisman Discussion of the Art in Public Places Liaison Report by Commissioner Gray Discussion of the Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee by Austin Economic Development Corporation Board Member Carl Settles Discussion of the Downtown Commission by Commissioner Mok Presentation by Natalie Earhart and Zachary Zulch of Almost Real Things regarding their Big Splash event and funding beyond Hotel Occupancy Tax funds Presentation by Caitlyn Ryan of Stream Realty regarding 6th Street redevelopment and possible demolition of venue spaces in downtown entertainment districts STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding the Creative Space Assistance Program by Kim McCarson, Music & Entertainment Division Program Manager Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager Staff briefing regarding the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager, and Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve the Final Design for the Gustavo “Gus” L. Garcia Recreation Center Art in Public Places Project Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Brownie Neighborhood Park Art in Public Places Project Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Emma …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD AUGUST 15, 2022, 6:00 PM STREET-JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 E. 11TH ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Lisa Rodriguez, 512-974-3119 or lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URB’s regular meeting July 11, 2022 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation of preliminary site and program analysis, and discussion related to the future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and consultants) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Discussion and possible action regarding Council action on the E. 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs), and the Urban Renewal Plan (Lauren Hartnett, City Council Senior Executive Assistant) Discussion and possible action regarding the extension of the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan which ends September 30, 2022 (Megan Santee, URB Counsel, and Trish Link, City Law) Discussion on parcel development on E. 12th Street (Chair Escobar) Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment extending the license agreement with Diverse Arts Cultural Works organization (Harold McMillan, Director of Diverse Arts) Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment extending the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capital View Arts. Discussion and action regarding relocating the URB meetings to the Permitting and Development Center (HPD staff) 9. Discussion regarding the future vision of the URB (Vice Chair Pierce) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided …
AEDC Urban Renewal District Planning Urban Renewal Board 15 August 2022 1 Learning from Prior Studies Commercial / Cultural Program AGENDA /01 /02 /03 /04 Housing Program Engagement 2 Framing the Study The Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) has been engaged by the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin to facilitate real estate transaction support on key parcels within the Urban Renewal District. The work builds on many years of engagement and planning efforts (2012, 2019 and recent Urban Renewal Plan/NCCD alignment work). The work in the next few months, leading up to a Request for Proposals for development, is intended to be informed by prior material developed, and focusing the conversation around the implementation and market feasible options that would provide an effective road map to potential developers of the property. 3 Learning from Prior Studies 4 Prior Studies East 11th and 12th Street Development Strategy (2012) Questionnaire Responses • Small, neighborhood serving businesses • Mixed-use projects • Local-serving retail • Grocer store and sit-down restaurants General RFP Public Comments (February 11, 2019) • Affordable grocery store • Mix of uses • Neighborhood serving retail • Affordable housing • Green space • Green building • Design compatible with existing neighborhood • Public performance space • Minority- and women-owned businesses 5 Council Resolution In September 2021, City Council resolution (20210902-048) outlined the program that should be considered on the district parcels available, such as Blocks 16 & 18: 1. Outdoor performance space / amphitheater and publicly accessible green space Indoor performance space 2. 3. Audio/video recording studio 4. Rehearsal space 5. Classroom, meeting room, and conference space 6. Small studio rooms for practice, lessons, and artmarking 7. Shared work/office space for nonprofit arts organizations that reflect the intent of the AACHD (African American Cultural Heritage District) 8. An art gallery 9. The Kenny Dorham Museum (active research project / educational site documenting Black Music History of Austin and the cultural history of Central East Austin and the AACHD 10. Street-level retail 11. Residential units (at or below 60% MFI, working creatives) 6 Program Elements Prioritization Commercial / Grocery – 15,000-25,000 GSF minimum Cultural Venue – 20,000-30,000 GSF Housing – 50-70 units minimum (deeply subsidized) 80-100 units minimum (workforce/market) 7 Cultural / Commercial Program 8 Site Context 9 Capitol View Corridor Restrictions 10 Neighborhood Development Potential 11 Block 16 Site Constraints 12 Block 18 Site Constraints 13 …
DiverseArts COA Housing and Planning Department DiverseArts/Kenny Dorham’s Backyard multicultural • professional • multidisciplinary arts TO: Mr. Manuel Escobar, Chair Urban Renewal Board CC: Mr. Travis Perlman FROM: Harold McMillan RE: Status of License Agreement Chairman Escobar: Greetings. I am writing to discuss the status of our License Agreement with the URB. As you are aware, our renewal traditionally would be coming up for consideration prior to the end of September 2022. Generally I would be writing to you at this time of the year to request an audience with the Board to formally request a normal renewal of our Agreement. Being keenly aware that this year is also the timeframe within which the URB and AEDC will complete crafting and ultimately releasing the RFP for development of Block 18, I am writing to request renewal that is compatible with the timeline for the RFP process. I am familiar with the RFP process and potential timeline often associated with going from release of the RFP to actual transfer of property to the winning submission. It is our request that our Agreement is renewed for FY 2023 and perhaps amended to include language that indicates that we are aware that the property is subject to sell and/or transfer at some point in the next 12-18 months. We would only ask that there is some accommodation that includes language stating that we would be given ‘reasonable notice and a considerate timeframe’ in which to vacate the premises. It is my hope that this is a reasonable request that is inline with your current thinking on how we move forward. I am not sure of how the internal workings of the URB and Planning and Housing would need to deal with this, other than receipt of this request as our ‘official’ ask. I am resubmitting this request in the event that this issue is an agenda action item at the August meeting and my attendance is requested. Please acknowledge receipt and advise. Best, <Digital signature via email:director@diversearts.org> Harold McMillan DiverseArts Culture Works 904 juniper street • austin, tx 78702 usa www.diversearts.org • director@diversearts.org Director/Founder DiverseArts Culture Works Kenny Dorham’s Backyard East Austin Creative Coalition
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JULY 11, 2022 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened in a SPEICAL CALLED meeting on MONDAY, JULY 11, 2022, at 1000 E. 11TH STREET, ROOM 200A in Austin, Texas. Presiding Officer, Vice Chair Pierce called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:17p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Darrell Pierce, Vice Chair, Nathaniel Bradford, Amit Motwani, Kobla Tetey and Jacqueline Watson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Manuel Escobar, Chair, and Daniel Skidmore PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers signed up for public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s June 13, 2022, meeting. The minutes from the meeting of June 13, 2022, were approved on Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Bradley’s second on a 7-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding renewal of the license agreement with Diverse Arts organization for its use of lot 18 (Harold McMillan, Director of Diverse Arts) Discussion occurred. Direction was given for Megan Santee (URB counsel) to research permissible options for the lease extension. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Conduct officer elections for Chair and Vice Chair. On Commissioner Bradford’s motion, Commissioner Watson’s second, a motion was approved for Chair Escobar and Vice Chair Pierce to continue in their roles as Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, on a 7-0 vote. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Pierce adjourned the meeting at 7:06p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the August 15, 2022, meeting on Vice Chair Pierce’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second on a 4-0 vote. 2
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin 15 August 2022- South Central Waterfront Advisory Board AEDC BOARD & TEAM Austin EDC Standing Committees Executive • • Governance Finance • • Strategic Planning • Real Estate Project Committees: • Cultural Trust Advisory Committee • Urban Renewal Board Partnership Working Group • + future projects 2 AEDC PROJECTS South Central Waterfront Urban Renewal District 11th Street URA Development Connecting Equitably Austin Cultural Trust Austin Cultural Trust • • • Managing 100+ acre multi parcel Tax Increment district (TIRZ) when established Assuring public benefit outlined in a 2016 Vision Plan Designing tools and strategies to assure even more affordable housing, creative spaces, local small businesses Austin EDC • • • Facilitating land development on key city blocks for the only Urban Renewal Agency in City Creating cross-sector partnership and assembling tools to do additional work Restore and secure cultural identity in gentrified/displaced neighborhood. • • • Leveraging the Cap and Stitch Project on I-35 identify potential projects along corridor to further equitable development opportunities that connect rather than separate neighborhoods Identify ways to connect neighborhoods to new amenities along the corridor Develop market feasible roadmaps for projects • • • Facilitating the preservation and development of cultural and creative infrastructure Achieve diversity, equity and inclusion, Provide permanent affordability for cultural and creative purposes. 3 Great Waterfront Districts • A waterfront district, an expansion of Downtown, does not come along often. Austin did the right thing by initiating a community led vision. It’s time to put the plan into action, leveraging initial projects that are adopting the plan, and investing further in the public realm. Austin EDC South Central Waterfront | 4 How has Austin accomplished ‘big visions?’ • Each district is accomplished with a variety of public policy tools, a ’toolbox,’ partnership with the private sector, and even new tools that had to be created for the project, and all have created economic and social value. Austin EDC South Central Waterfront | 5 South Central Waterfront is a unique district with many owners Austin EDC South Central Waterfront | 6 South Central Waterfront is a unique district • Most parcels are privately owned parcels, creating a unique challenge for achieving the 2016 Vision: • Regulating Plan provides the structure—it will be ‘opt in’ • Mitigates ‘PUD’ by ‘PUD’ decision-making • Public investment provides the …
Implementation of South Central Waterfront Plan Presentation by Key Partners: Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director: City of AustinEconomic Development Department Theresa Alvarez, President and CEO: Austin Economic Development Corporation South Central Waterfront Advisory Board August 15, 2022 1 Agenda Background Unique Initiative of Past City Projects Master Developer Role Comparative Examples City and AEDC Roles SCW Plan Governance & Oversight SCW Plan Infrastructure Costs Next Steps 2 BACKGROUND ` PURPOSE • To establish conceptual framework to allow site-specific building enhancements in exchange for on-site and citywide community benefits. • Lays out set of tools to guide area redevelopment for next 20 years HISTORY • 1960-70s: Creation of Lady Bird (Town) Lake & beautification efforts led by First Lady of Texas • 1980s: Town Lake Corridor Study & Waterfront Overlay Combining District • 2012-13: Sustainable Places Design Assessment • 2014-16: Stakeholder Meetings & Council Briefings • 2016: ‘Greening of SCW Report’ outlines vision • 2016: Council adopts SCW Vision Framework Plan as amendment to Imagine Austin • 2020: Modified Physical Framework updated costs 3 South Central Waterfront Vision Plan 2016 & 2020 Vision Framework Plan (Adopted 2016, Updated 2020)* SCW District includes 118 acres with 34 privately-owned parcel & 1 City parcel. *Project Connect’s major mobility improvements in area were not yet determined. • Build New Infrastructure ($252M): expand street grid, add miles of sidewalks and approximately 17 acres of parks, plazas, and trails • Promote Density: add 6.4+ million square feet of new residential, office, retail, and hotels by 2040 • Make 20% of housing affordable: add 575 units by 2040 • Increase Values: est. $6.7 billion in taxable value by 2040 Multiple Sources for Financial Toolkit • Private Funding: Development Bonus Fees, Public Improvement District, Philanthropy (Conservancy) • Public Funding Sources: Tax Increment Financing, Capital Improvement (bonds), Parking, Affordable Housing Subsidies, Other • Estimated Gap estimated $400-600M (based on 2020 assumptions) • Off-site Benefits: infrastructure & affordable housing: ~$100 M • On-site Benefits: infrastructure, affordable housing & feasibility: $300 - $500M Credit: Project Connect 4 SCW Essential Components & Variables Essential Components • 305 South Congress (Statesman) PUD sets entitlements for prominent parcels • SCW Regulating Plan sets vision by subdistricts, allowing owners to evaluate options • Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 19 offers dedicated revenue stream for District activities • Downtown Public Improvement District funds Downtown Austin Alliance Variables • Project Connect will impact portions of waterfront subdistricts. • Regulatory tools …
Cultural Arts Funding Review Process Update ARTS COMMIS S ION AUGUS T 15, 2022 Next steps 1-2 Months AAC + Community Big Picture Framework 3+ meetings 1-2 Months Arts Commission: Review & Voting Council Memo/Briefing 6 Weeks Thrive Application live Workshops Technical Assistance Working Group Approval Launch Guidelines Pre-Launch Contracting 3 Weeks AAC Guidelines Presentation (4/18) Revised Drafts Public (4/19) Feedback Form (4/19 - 5/10) Alignment with MED/HTD We are here! 2-3 Months Website/Portal Integration Community Navigators Panel Recruit/Equity Training 3 Months Evaluation/ Panels Council Approval Contracting Holistic Funding Ecosystem Nexus Nurture new and emerging applicants by funding creative public projects developed through community activation and/or collaboration. Elevate Creative and administrative expenses of cultural producers that amplify equity and prioritize inclusive programming. Thrive Focused investment to sustain and grow arts organizations that are deeply rooted in, and reflective of Austin’s diverse cultures. Panel Recruitment has begun! Learn more, Apply, Share: https://bit.ly/3OlqgBq Note: to be considered for the Thrive Panel, please apply by September 30th Panel Training Paid Training ($300) Multi-lingual; Videos and pdfs Three modules: ◦ Equity and Unconscious bias (including an Austin context and guided discussion) ◦ Panel Expectations, Program Guidelines, Rubrics, Cultural Tourism requirements ◦ Technical Training for using the portal system to score applications Application assignments after training Artist Career Training (ACT) owww.austintexas.gov/artistcareertraining oSix-week training o Business planning o Marketing o Funding oUp to 24 creative professionals (all disciplines encouraged to apply) oCompetitive process o$150 fee if selected oApply by September 6 at 5:00 PM Information Sessions (English): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S_ZgxiDZlk Information Sessions (Spanish): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjjxVJ9-cg4
Gus Garcia Recreation Center AIPP Project Final Design Proposal ARTS COMMISSION AUGUST 15, 2022 Gus Garcia Recreation Center – Project Site District 4 Gus Garcia Recreation Center AIPP Project Goals Serve as a recognizable, visual landmark for the Gustavo "Gus" L. Garcia Recreation Center; Reflect the rich diversity of the Center and the surrounding community, highlighting its welcoming spirit; Integrate into the natural environment of the park and recreation center, drawing visitors to the site; Inspire curiosity and imagination in a visually appealing way; Respect the life and legacy of Gustavo "Gus" L. Garcia and family; Be safe, easily maintained, and vandal‐resistant in an exterior environment; and Contribute to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. Gus Garcia Recreation Center AIPP Project District 4 Artist: Lindsey Millikan Budget: $23,000 Focus: Colorful Active Inspiring Reverent Figures highlighted: Gus Senior Dancing Classes Youth Basketball Rock Climbing Wall Computer Lab Gardeners Volunteer Work Garden‐ broccoli, spinach, hibiscus, roselle, fenugreek, roses Gus Garcia Recreation Center Final Design Proposal District 4 Budget: $23,000 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Total Materials: $3480 $450 Magnum X7 Airless Paint Sprayer $330 15 gallons Primer $400 Latex various colors $1500 Nova Acrylics $600 Aerosol $1000 Various Supplies (Brushes, Buckets, Drop Cloths, Rollers etc) $600 VandlGuard Clear Coat Equipment Rental: $5800 Boom Lift Rental (1 month) Insurance: $680 Assistant/s: $2800 ($35/hr for 80 hours) Contingency: $2300 Lead Artist Transportation/Research/Design/Fabrication Fees: $7,940 Timeline February 17 ‐ AIPP Kick‐Off Meeting Mid Feb‐April ‐ Artist community engagement April ‐ Community Meeting and Feedback July 11 ‐ Mid‐Design review by AIPP Panel July 20 ‐ Final Review by Friends of Gus Garcia/ Community August ‐ Final Design review by AIPP Panel and Austin Arts Commission ‐ Conservation review ‐ PARD review October ‐ Artwork fabrication ‐ Installation November ‐ Dedication/Propose including in Open Studios presentation to public Gus Garcia Recreation Center Final Design Proposal District 4
Art Neighborhood Draft July 2022 Lament “Austin, oh Austin, the city formerly known as Weird and now is known as tech and corporate! How we weep for you as we move to Bastrop and Buda and Marfa and farther‐flung. The children you gathered under your wings are scattering. Is there yet hope?” It’s one thing to know artists are leaving Austin; it’s another to feel the hemorrhage. We want to convey the heart and feeling of this idea. Proposal: To create designation of “Art Neighborhood” in the city of Austin. What is an Art Neighborhood? An art neighborhood is a designated area of Austin with a significant artist presence that is supported by its neighborhood community in a mutually beneficial relationship. An art neighborhood needs 3 mutually‐supporting parts: Working art studios A neighborhood organization Additional support structures (see below for more details on the 3 parts) Why this proposal? Austin is a unique and vibrant city, for decades welcoming and nourishing a colorful creative culture at its heart and soul. However, the daily influx of newcomers has overwhelmed the infrastructure of Austin as more and more people cram into ever‐shrinking smaller and smaller spaces and competing for spaces that are becoming less and less affordable. Unable to afford the ever‐ increasing costs of living and working here, many of Austin’s artists and musicians have been leaving. This proposal is one idea to help stem that erosion and to begin to recreate an environment for the creative community to once again thrive and flourish. An art neighborhood designation would spotlight Austin’s creative community and create alliance and advocacy with already existing local support structures. Why art studios? Artists need space to work, whether it be a dance studio, a pottery studio, a theater, a music venue, a spare bedroom, or Lord help us, the less than ideal but often the only place available, but hopefully temporary, the dining room table. Affordability for living space in Austin has become increasingly difficult for almost everybody. Adding the expense of studio working space on top of that makes affordability impossible for many artists. Just as there are not enough places for people to live, there are also few studio spaces left. Many former studio spaces have been bulldozed and replaced with condos. Why a neighborhood organization? Austin lists 1820 different neighborhood organizations, as well as over 80 neighborhood associations. Rather than …
Pecan Street A U S T I N , T X Stream Realty Partners streamrealty.com 515 Congress Avenue, Suite 2100 Austin, TX 78701 T 512.481.3000 PECAN STREET The Backstory 1839 Edwin Waller’s plan for Austin creates Pecan Street, later known as 6th Street 1871 Houston and Texas Central Railway line arrives in Austin, terminating just north of Brush Square 1884 Pecan Street renamed 6th Street 1891 Streetcars electrified 1959 Interstate 35 is completed, creating a barrier between east and west Austin 1978 Pecan Street festival begins 1979 6th Street listed in National Registry of Historical Places 1860 Buass Gardens, occupying 6th and Trinity and most of the 400 block, features Austin’s first live music venue from 8 octave piano 1872 Former Slave E. H. carrington opens Grocery at 518 E. 6th, the first of 17 African American business to thrive on the north 400 and 500 blocks of 6th from the late 1800s into the 1940s 1886 Driskill Hotel completed 1897 Joe Lung opens first Chinese restaurant in Austin on 6th and San Jacinto 1923 El Original, Austin’s first Tex- Mex restaurant, opens on the 700 block of 6th 1978 Clifford Antone opens first R&B venue, reawakening 6th Street 2 Stream Realty Partners | Pecan Street PECAN STREET The Goal Revitalizing the heart of Austin, while preserving its historic roots 3 Stream Realty Partners | Pecan Street PECAN STREET Block Overview T S S E H C E N T S E N B A S I T S S O Z A R B T S Y T N R T I I T S R E V R D E R I E V A S S E R G N O C N D V L B O T N C A J N A S I 8TH STREET 7TH STREET 6TH STREET 5TH STREET 4TH STREET 35 D R E G A T N O R F 5 3 H I S 35 4 Stream Realty Partners | Pecan Street PECAN STREET Block Elevation 2 1 9 1 2 1 9 1 2 1 9 1 E E V V A A S S S S E E R R G G N N O O C C E V A S S E R G N O C 2022 RYAN SURVEY CoA LANDMARK STATUS 2022 RYAN SURVEY RTHL STATUS CoA LANDMARK STATUS RTHL STATUS 2022 …
600 Block PECAN STREET 8TH STREET 7TH STREET D V L B O T N I C A J N A S T S Y T I N I R T 5TH STREET 4TH STREET PECAN STREET Block Overview T S S E H C E N T S R E V I R D E R T S R E V I R D E R 6TH STREET 6 TH STREET D R E G A T N O R F 5 3 H I S T S T E S N E N I I B B A A S S 6 0 0 2 0 35 35 3535 T S S O Z A R B E V A S S E R G N O C N Stream Realty Partners | Pecan Street PECAN STREET Current Block Overview 600 E 6th St 604 E 6th St 606 E 6th St 610 E 6th St 612 E 6th St 616 E 6th St 618 E 6th St 600 Sabine St 6 0 0 2 1 Stream Realty Partners | Pecan Street PECAN STREET The Inspiration 6 0 0 09 — 14 — 2021 PECAN ST. AUSTIN BUILDING HEIGHT STUDIES E . 6 T H S T R E E T D I S T R I C T P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | M A Y 4 , 2 0 2 2 2 2 1 of 7 Stream Realty Partners | Pecan Street PECAN STREET The Vision . T S R E V I R D E R 2022 RYAN REPORT CoA LANDMARK STATUS RTHL STATUS D B T D B T 600-604 8 9 8 1 606 2 7 8 1 610 D B T 612-614 9 8 8 1 616 1 9 8 1 618 1 8 9 1 620 K E Y 2 0 2 2 R YA N S U R V E Y C o A L A N D M A R K S T A T U S R T H L S T A T U S 09 — 14 — 2021 C O N T R I B U T I N G S T R U C T U R E …
FY 23 Creative Space Assistance Program Updated Guidelines A u g u s t 2 0 2 2 M u s i c & E n t e r t a i n m e n t D i v i s i o n C i t y o f A u s t i n E c o n o m i c D e v e l o p m e n t D e p a r t m e n t Program Purpose Supports creative organizations facing temporary or permanent displacement or new commercial leases at higher and unaffordable rates. C I T Y O F A U S T I N M U S I C & E N T E R T A I N M E N T 00/00/00 2 Program Overview • FY 23 Award Budget: $1.5 Million • Awards: $5,000 - $50,000 • Program Eligibility: Arts-focused nonprofits Select for-profit creative businesses, as allowed by definitions within the program guidelines Independent artists seeking support for short- term or month-to-month commercial lease Property must be in Austin city limits or ETJ C I T Y O F A U S T I N M U S I C & E N T E R T A I N M E N T 00/00/00 3 Applicant Eligibility – For Profit Organizations o Live Music Venue: An establishment where live music programming is the principal function of the business and/or the business is a live music destination, and where the venue clearly establishes the ability of an artist to receive payment for work by percentage of sales, guarantee or other mutually beneficial formal agreement for every performance. A live music venue is a destination for live music consumers, and/or its music programming and is the primary driver of its business as indicated by the presence of at least five (5) of the following: a) Defined performance and audience space; b) Mixing desk, PA system, and lighting rig; c) Back line; d) At least two of the following: (i) sound engineer, (ii) booker, (iii) promoter, (iv) stage manager, or (v) security personnel; e) Charges cover charge to some music performance through ticketing or front door entrance fee; f) Markets specific acts through show listings in printed and electronic publications; g) Hours of operation coincide with performance times; or h) Programs live music at least five …
Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Laura Odegaard, Program Manager III Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department August 15, 2022 C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C D EVEL OP M EN T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – July 2022 HOT collection for the 1st month of the last quarter in the fiscal year has been the highest in years! HOT YTD = $119,396,709 • Total HOT June Collection of $29,832,776 • Year to date is 71% above budget of $69,773,408 • 11% OVER Current Year Estimate of $102,273,710 Prior Year to Date through July 2021 was $51,300,439 Cultural Arts July 2022 = $2,848,992 • July 2021 Cultural Arts Fund = $1,883,020 C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C D EVEL OP M EN T 2 Hotel Occupancy Tax FundMonth Ended July 31, 2022 Year-EndYear-EndApprovedAmendedJulyYear-to-dateYear-EndVariance% VarianceBudgetBudgetw/Encumbw/EncumbEstimateFav(Unfav)Fav(Unfav) Tfr to Cultural Arts Fund6,660,1896,660,1892,848,99211,402,55510,239,763(3,579,574)(53.7%) HOT Cultural Arts Fund – FY22 Original Approved Budget for FY22 was: $6,660,189 Current HOT Cultural Arts Fund in the bank: $11,402,555 C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C D EVEL OP M EN T 3 Questions? C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C D EVEL OP M EN T 4
Brownie Neighborhood Park, Emma Long Metropolitan Park, Highland Neighborhood Park and Reznicek Fields, & Oertli Neighborhood Park Art in Public Places Projects Selection Process Recommendations ARTS COMMISSION AUGUST 15, 2022 J U R Y Estéban Hinojosa, Brownie Community Member Isa Boonto, Artist & Brownie Community Member • • • Melissa Gray, Highland Community Member • Kate Garza, Highland Neighborhood Association and Highland Community Member • Charles Peveto, Old Austin Neighborhood Association and Duncan • Community Member Sierra DaSilva, Shoal Creek Conservancy and Duncan Community Member • Cristie Purple, Oertli Community Member Advisors: • Reynaldo Hernandez, Project Manager, PARD • Scott Sinn, Project Manager, PARD • Patrick Beyer, Project Manager, PARD • James Wheeler, Project Manager, PARD • Acia Gray, Austin Arts Commission Liaison AIPP Staff: • • • • Constance White, AIPP Program Manager Curt Gettman, AIPP Sr. Project Manager Ryan Runcie, AIPP Project Manager Alex Irrera, AIPP Project Manager R E Q U E S T F O R Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S ARTIST ELIGIBILITY Open to local artists in the 2021‐2023 Pre‐Qualified Artist Pool. APPLICATION PERIOD Opt‐in period 6/7/22 to 6/23/22 Artist Information Meeting 6/14/22 40 local artists opted‐in (36 eligible) Applications reviewed & narrowed 7/21/22 SELECTION CRITERIA Artistic merit and technical expertise; Ability to engage the community in which the artwork is being proposed; and Demonstrated success completing works of art 21‐23 Pre‐Qual (Local)| 5 Parks Applicant Demographics Local 21‐23 Pre‐Qual Pool (163) Local 21‐23 Pre‐ Qual Pool Opt‐In (40) Local 21‐23 Pre‐Qual Pool Local 21‐23 Pre‐ Qual Pool Opt‐In Brownie, Emma Long, Highland, & Oertli Finalists (8) Brownie, Emma Long, Highland, & Oertli Finalists Asian* Black* Hispanic/ Latino* Native American* White* Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander* Middle Eastern or North African* Non‐Disclose / Other* BIPOC Male Only Transgender Unknown Female or Team w/ Female Gender‐nonconforming, Genderqueer 8 23 32 9 84 2 5 33 64 68 76 2 1 16 5% 14% 20% 6% 52% 1% 3% 20% 39% 42% 47% 1% 1% 10% 1 3 6 2 0 0 7 24 13 16 22 0 0 2 3% 8% 15% 5% 60% 0% 0% 18% 33% 40% 55% 0% 0% 5% 0 1 1 1 5 0 0 1 3 3 5 0 0 0 0% 13% 13% 13% 63% 0% 0% 13% 38% 38% 63% 0% …
