ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE COMMISSION October 19th, 2021 at 6:00 PM One Texas Center 505 Barton Springs Road, Suite 325 Austin, TX 78704 BOARD MEMBERS Sarah Chen Vince Cobalis Fang Fang Hanna Huang Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan Meena Mutyala Ketan Patel Pramod Patil Shubhada Saxena Pooja Sethi Kuo Yang Kirk Yoshida AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. September 21, 2021 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Workgroup/Project Reports 1. Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Workgroup 2. Health and Community Engagement Workgroup 3. Arts & Culture Workgroup 4. Human Resources Workgroup 5. Business Planning Workgroup 6. Public Safety / Policing Project b. Update on the Joint Inclusion Committee meeting (Commissioner Cobalis) c. Follow-up Items: 1. Update on AARC Master Plan (Commissioner Cobalis) 2. Update on FY 2022 Budget Recommendation Process (Commissioner Yoshida) 3. STAFF BRIEFING a. Presentation by Bihn Li from Austin Public Health on API Task Force COVID-19 Response Report 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to City Council regarding the activation of the Joint Cultural Committee b. Discussion and possible action on changes to the AAQoL Advisory Commission meeting calendar for the November and December 2021 meetings c. Discussion on Commission meetings for calendar year 2022 i. Confirm dates and times to meet for 2022; Confirmation needed by November ii. City Hall reservations is first come, first serve; Need information on whether or not AAQoL wants to meet at City Hall. If so, what room is usually reserved? d. Discussion and possible action regarding the proposed new voting district maps e. Discussion and possible action to provide a letter of support for Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA) 5. INFORMATION SHARING Council (Commissioner Cobalis) b. Asian Americans Promote COVID-19 Vaccine 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Update on the Central Health Pandemic Equity Committee recommendations to the City a. Briefing on Project Connect (November/Austin Transportation Department & Austin Transit Partnership) b. Update on the Language Access Program (December/CPIO) c. Update on the Asian American Resource Center reopening (TBD/Sona Shah) d. Update on the new Historic Preservation Plan focused on Heritage & Equity (TBD/Housing & Community Development) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the …
NEED JOB SEARCH NEED JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE? ASSISTANCE? HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT The City of Austin remains committed to safely assisting City job seekers at the following locations by appointment only: ■ Arthur B. DeWitty Community Center (Central East) 2209 Rosewood Avenue, Suites 210 & 211, Austin, TX 78702 ■ Workforce Solutions Capital Area (North) 9001 N IH 35, Suite 110A Austin, TX 78753 ■ Workforce Solutions Capital Area (South) 6505 Burleson Road Austin, Texas 78744 For assistance with applications, resumes, and interviews, you may call any Employment Specialist listed below Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. In-person assistance is available Tuesday – Thursday by appointment only. Walk-in appointments are not available at this time. PAMELA HOLT* MARY MORAN* INDIRA NALLAPATI FRANKIE TORRES* 512-974-2728 pamela.holt@ austintexas.gov 512-974-2528 mary.moran@ austintexas.gov 512-974-2520 indira.nallapati@ austintexas.gov (Fluent in Hindi) 512-974-3478 frankie.torres@ austintexas.gov (Fluent in Spanish) *Certified Re-entry Workforce Development Specialist For more information, visit our website at austintexas.gov/employmentassistance To apply for jobs and set up job alerts, visit austincityjobs.org The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact (512) 974-3210 or Relay Texas 7-1-1.
AARC Workgroup meeting 10/12/2012, Noon Meeting Notes Attendees: Laura Esparza (PARD), Sona Shah (AARC/PARD), Bianca Xoyamayagua-Galvan (AARC/PARD), Jae Kwon (AARC/PARD), David Nicks (PWD), Christina Bies (PARD), Vince Cobalis (AAQL/Workgroup Chair), Kirk Yoshida (AAQL Chair), Schiller Liao (NAAO, community member), Thuy Nguyen (community member), Phil Hoang (community member), Debasree Dasgupta (NAAO, community member) NAAO Donor Wall – Schiller Lao visited on-site with AARC staff. Staff will put in a work order to power wash the wall (they already power washed the rest of the Zen Garden). Tiles were originally designed to lay on the wall, but it’s difficult to keep them adhered to the wall. Propose changing tiles to aluminum, or something else lightweight and durable. This is also an opportunity for NAAO to increase the number of tiles for future AARC expansion. Schiller will follow-up on getting a contractor to work on the new tiles. Staff transition and current vacancies - Sona Shah is moving to a new position as Equity and Inclusion Manager at PARD reporting directly to the PARD Director. Congratulations, Sona!!! - AARC has 4 full-time permanent position vacancies (including Sona) and they’ve been filling in with temporary or acting staff. Working through Human Resources at PARD is challenging, since they also have vacancies. Bianca will share job postings for these positions, so Workgroup members can help recruitment efforts. City Human Resources had a designated space at AARC on Wednesdays pre-pandemic to assist people with job assistance. HRD is currently assisting job seekers at three different locations, including Workforce Solutions Capital Area (North) 9001 N IH 35, Suite 110A, 78753. See flyer for more information. Update on re-opening and program updates Still have HR presence, but off site see note above. AARC is publicizing this via newsletter. Need to get their reports. AARC is open to the public by appointment only. Limited senior programs on site, continuing to do virtual and in-person events. Stories with our Elders series started last Saturday, good attendance with 33 participants and 17 kids. Four exhibits installed at AARC, hosting in person fall exhibit reception on October 22, 2021. Hosting an archiving series for the family - Stories from the South starts October 16th will be virtual. Discussed the possibility of creating a series of workshops that can help elders, or their caregivers, navigate the systems: e.g. Medicare/Medicaid, Health Insurance, etc. Phase …
Asian Pacific Islander (API) Task Force’s COVID-19 Response Report Health Equity and Community Engagement Division (Austin Public Health) July 13, 2021 API Task Force Members: • Sinying Chan • Binh T. Ly • Gunjen Mittal • Vivian Newdick • Van Doan • Leila Grace Pandy • Sona Shah • Jonathan Van • Ayshea Khan Austin History Center (Austin Public Library) Asian American Resource Center (Park and Recreation Department) Please direct any question about this report to: Binh T. Ly | Binh.Ly@austintexas.gov Gunjen Mittal | Gunjen.Mittal@austintexas.gov Report Summary COVID-19 is a global pandemic and was declared a local disaster in Austin on March 6, 2020, by Mayor Steve Adler. Austin Public Health (APH) has been leading this emergency response for over a year and a half. A mass response was needed to set up large scale testing and vaccination operations. At the same time, an intersecting response emerged with focused outreach on communities who often bear the brunt of disasters. This situation is tied to race, socio-economic, and immigration status and is often called the social determinants of health. Under this framework, the Asian Pacific Islander (API), Hispanic/Indigenous/Latinx, and Black/African Diaspora, Senior and Faith-Based Task Forces were created. Each of these task forces focuses on ensuring that the City’s response is based on equity and shifting from a one-size fits all approach to employing strategies that address systemic gaps and barriers faced by specific communities. This report highlights effective strategies and activities of the API Task Force. Perhaps more importantly, this report presents identified opportunities to implement tested processes and continuing successful engagement of the Asian Pacific Islander (API) communities residing in Austin/Travis County. During the COVID-19 response, the API Task Force employed four strategies to reach the API Community: • Built community by deepening relationships and collaborations among sister departments, community leaders, and community-based organizations. • Built translation, interpretation, and bilingual direct service capacity internally, within the • COVID Response, and externally, in coordination with community leaders and organizations, to make services accessible. Innovated ways of distributing reliable, culturally, and linguistically pertinent information to the API community, especially after stay-at-home orders were in place and in-person outreach was no longer an option. • Addressed urgent needs with the rise in Anti-Asian violence and harassment and the need for culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health services. This report will provide context to opportunities for APH to operationalize successes and lessons learned. …
COVID-19 Response API Task Force Asian American Quality of Life Commission Meeting October 19, 2021 Presenters: Sinying Chan, Austin Public Health Gunjen Mittal, Austin Public Health As Agenda ● Introduction ● API Task Force and Strategies ● Area of Accomplishments ● Moving Forward Why Focused Outreach in the API C 1. Health Disparities 2. Gaps and Barriers in Accessing Services 3. Model Minority Myth 4. Lack of Disaggregated Data by Ethnicity API Task Force Strategies 1. Strengthen and build new relationships across departments and with communities 2. Expand translation, interpretation, and bilingual direct service capacity internally and externally 3. Create new ways of distributing reliable, culturally, and linguistically pertinent information to the API community. 4. Address urgent needs with the rise in Anti-Asian violence and harassment Strengthen and Build Relationships Across Departments - Austin Public Health (APH) - Austin Public Library (APL) - Asian American Resource Center (AARC, PARD) With Community - Austin Asian Communities Health Initiative (AACHI) - - Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA) - North Austin Muslim Community Center (NAMCC) South Asian's International Volunteer Association, (SAIVA) Expand Language Access: Vaccination an Expand Language Access: covid19.aust Registration Portal: ● English ● Spanish ● Korean ● Vietnamese ● Chinese My API Live, Ep. 3, “COVID in our H ● COVID-19 and vaccine ● Mental health ● Tailored to the API Community ● Address concerns and trends ● Resources that have language access TXDSHSVaccine Data for Travis County by Race and Ethnicity Fully Vaccinated Population by Race Vaccination Status by Race 79% 62% 49% 72% 79% 8% 13% Asian White 62% 6% 32% 35% Hispanic or Latino 49% 10% 41% Black or African American 35% 6% 59% Asian White Hispanic or Latino Black or African Total American 25-Jul 6-Sep 1-Aug 13-Sep 8-Aug 20-Sep 15-Aug 27-Sep 22-Aug 4-Oct 29-Aug 11-Oct Total 72% 10% 18% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Fully Vaccinated Partially Vaccinated Unvaccinated 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Data sourced from Texas DSHS. Current as of 10/10/2021. Anti-Asian Violence Moving Forward - Continue to apply an equitable approach to API community engagement - Expand and refine language access capacity and complexities ● Strengthen interpretation in Asian languages - where community expect it and we have it ● Improve technological infrastructure - i.e. multilingual website - Continue to support community-based organizations to build capacity in areas identified as needs. …
AARC Workgroup Meeting 9/16/2021 Attendees: Sona Shah, PARD Jae Kwon, PARD Laura Esparza, PARD Justin Schneider, PARD Christina Bies, PARD David Nicks, PWD Vince Cobalis, AAQL Commissioner Kirk Yoshida, AAQL Commissioner Debasree Dasgupta, community member, NAAO Schiller Liao, community member, NAAO Phil Hoang, community member * Finalizing contracts with Trahane Architect (finalizing verbiage) and Flintco CMAR (should be complete 10/1) contracts ‐ next steps discussed * Reviewed draft plan that outlines process and steps. Will share final plan once architect * AARC ‐Phase 2 Community Engagement plan (October) reviews. floor decision must be done early in process * Update from Watershed Protection plan, see project website: https://www.austintexas.gov/LittleWalnutAARC * announce contractors * Discussion and minor edits to Plan * Plan separate meeting with Phil and Sona about the Community Survey (VC to schedule) past planned completion of AARC – Phase 2 * NAAO Wall – no new information, Schiller will schedule a time to visit the AARC * AARC re‐opening (restrictions, etc) M‐ Fr 10 – 6, Sat 10 – 4, Senior program – see website, some events (tones) are happening. Senior “welcome back” event on September 30 * Senior meals plan – still supply issue with Meals on Wheels, so no plan to implement yet. * Welcoming Senior back event September 30 – catered /senior t‐shirt * Other * Pedestrian Bridge ‐good that it’s part of the WP plan, but timing willtiming will extend well Formatted: Indent: First line: 0.5" Formatted: Left Commented [SS1]: I don’t think this needs to be included because this is more related to how the survey will be created. Commented [SS2]: I’m not sure what this means, what contractors? I added Trahan and Flintco above
CH Pandemic Equity Checklist PANDEMIC EQUITY COMMITTEE MEMO RECOMMENDATIONS CHECKLIST SHORT‐TERM ITEMS Disaster Preparedness (HSEM ) Allocate $100,000 to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for translations, interpretations, and emergency communications to non‐English speaking communities. (CPIO/HSEM) Revise existing standard operating procedures (SOPs) or develop new ones that ensure communications are translated into Spanish, the five most spoken Asian languages, and any additional necessary languages, as well as use methods and tools that facilitate the dissemination of information to hard‐to‐reach communities. (HSEM/APH) Develop and/or review after‐action reports about previous Austin disasters to determine what lessons can be gleaned and adjust the Plan accordingly. (HSEM) Update the Plan’s Hazard Risk Index to include civil unrest. (HSEM supported by APH) Update the Plan to include an SOP that uses the Center for Disease Control’s Social Vulnerability Index and 211 data as baseline data to identify vulnerable neighborhoods and geographic areas of need. (HSEM supported by APH) Update the Plan to include an SOP that engages the City’s demographer for all decisions made during a disaster. (Equity Office) Support the establishment and/or reinstatement of organizations that support the advancement of health equity such as the Office for Health Equity, the Hogg Foundation Equity and Inclusion Committee, and the Office for Minority Health and Health Equity at Texas’ Health and Human Services Commission. Disaster Response (HSEM supported by APH and CH) Engage behavioral scientists through Central Health, Austin Public Health, and the EOC to inform education campaigns and communications. Post‐Disaster Community Healing and Recovery (APH & community non‐profits) Offer counseling and support for partners and families during the re‐entry and recovery process. (APH, 211, and community non‐profits) Monitor hotlines for trends in domestic violence and determine where support is needed. 1 MEDIUM‐TERM ITEMS Disaster Preparedness (CPIO, Equity Office, HSEM) Develop a process for the Plan to be reviewed by community‐ based organizations (CBOs). (CPIO, Equity Office, HSEM) Update the Plan to include an SOP that allocates funds towards stipends and paid training for CBOs and community members to learn how the EOC works. ( Equity Office, HSEM, APH) Center equity in the Plan’s Hazard Risk Index’s prioritization model. (APH, HSE) Broaden the Plan’s Hazard Risk Index to include other possible hazards. (Equity Office, HSEM, AP) Develop localized emergency response plans for neighborhoods/areas that frequently face disasters and work cooperatively with stakeholders in those areas. Identify an independent party who will review and assess the EOC’s response …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR MEETING October 18, 2021 AT 6:00PM 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey to oversee is AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the August 16, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes. b. Approval of the September 20, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding 2022 Meeting Calendar. b. Election of URB Chair and Vice Chair to serve the 2021-2022 term of office, November 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021. c. Presentation from City staff on the status of the Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining District amendments, discussion, and possible action. d. Update from Scoring Criteria Working Group, discussion, and possible action related to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St). e. Discussion regarding letter from Austin Revitalization Authority (ARA) to the Urban Renewal Agency (URA) related to URA owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St) and procedure around unsolicited proposals for property disposition. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Memorandum of Understanding and Interlocal Agreement Addendum with AEDC related to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St). 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 Laura Keating at Housing and Planning Department, at (512-974-3458 or laura.keating@austintexas.gov), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2021, 5:30-9:30 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Members in Attendance Manuel Escobar Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Kobla Tetey Jacqueline Watson Nathaniel Bradford Members Absent Danielle Skidmore the PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. Staff in Attendance Mandy DeMayo Travis Perlman Nefertitti Jackmon Matthew Kwatinetz Laura Keating Lisa Rodriguez Megan Santee, URB legal counsel to oversee is DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 5:37pm with 5 members present. Commissioner Bradford joined the meeting at 5:42pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. Tracy Witte, Patrick Houck, Susan Oringer, Nate Jones, and Zenobia C. Joseph and Thomas VanDyke addressed the URB. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the August 2, 2021, Special Called Meeting Minutes. On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, the August 2, 2021, meeting minutes were approved unanimously. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action in response to Planning Commission’s recommendations on the proposed modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts. Discussion was held. On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Tetey’s second, a motion to approve the draft Response to Planning Commission’s action on the Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts was approved unanimously. b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action from the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and City staff regarding an approach to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St). Matthew Kwatinetz gave the presentation. Following discussion, no action was taken. The URB requested that a draft Memo of Understanding be brought forward at the next meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at 7:48pm without objection. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR MEETING September 20, 2021 AT 6:00PM 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Members in Attendance Manuel Escobar Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Kobla Tetey Jacqueline Watson Danielle Skidmore Members Absent Nathaniel Bradford PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. Staff in Attendance Erica Leak Travis Perlman Nefertitti Jackmon Laura Keating Megan Santee, URB legal counsel to oversee is DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm called to order with 5 members present. Commissioner Tetey joined the meeting at 6:09 pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the August 16, 2021, Regular Called Meeting Minutes. Draft minutes were not posted in backup. Item postponed. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Presentation from City staff on the status of the Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining District amendments and discussion. Laura Keating presented, and discussion occurred. b. Presentation from City staff regarding Council resolution approved September 2, 2021, item 48, related to the African American Cultural Arts District and Urban Renewal Agency owned property and discussion. Laura Keating presented, and discussion occurred. c. Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment extending the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and DiverseArts Cultural Works. Harold McMillan and Travis Perlman addressed the Board and discussion occurred. On Vice Chair Pierce’s motion, Commissioner Watson’s second, the extension of the license agreement was approved unanimously. d. Staff update on the status of agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin and discussion. Laura Keating presented, and discussion occurred. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action from the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and City staff regarding an approach to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St) Anne Gatling Haynes with …
11THCONCHOBRANCHSAN MARCOSNAVASOTAWALLERCURVE9THJUNIPER10THSHORT HACKBERRY8THLYDIAOLIVEANGELINAROSEWOODWHEELESSMYRTLESAN BERNARDHACKBERRYCOMALE. 11th St. NCCD Petition SummaryLegendE 11th St NCCD200' BufferPetitioning Properties11-A11-B11-C11-D10/15/2021This map shows all of the petitions thatstaff has received of as 10/15/2021. Staffis still working to validate filed petitions.This map reflects a mix of validated andnon-validated petitions. E. 11th St. Petition Summary 11-A Petition Language: We the undersigned, owners of real property in District 1, object to the proposed building heights along Rosewood Avenue between Navasota and Angelina St to include 1223 Rosewood Ave, 1305 Rosewood Ave, 1309 Rosewood Ave, 1317 Rosewood Ave, 1319 Rosewood Ave. We object to any allowed building height greater than 35 feet. 11-B Petition Language: We, the undersigned owners of property affected by the requested zoning change described in the referenced file, do hereby protest against any changes to the East 11th St. NCCD and Urban Renewal Plan that increase allowable heights, increase allowable Floor to Area Ratio and makes hotel use a permitted use along the 1000 through 1200 blocks of East 11th St. and Rosewood Ave. The East 11th Street NCCD already grants waivers to compatibility. The E. 11th Street area has been redeveloping in ways that are creating a vibrant, diverse neighborhood. The recommendations of the Planning Commission recognize this fact and offer ways to improve the NCCD and URP better than the staff and Urban Renewal Board recommendations because they take a more holistic view. East 11th Street and East 12th Street do not exist in isolation, but rather are woven into the broader fabric of established neighborhood residential, civic and religious uses. The Planning Commission recommendations acknowledge this more thoroughly than either the staff or URB recommendations. 11-C Petition Language: We, the undersigned owners of property affected by the requested zoning change described in the referenced file, do hereby protest against any change to the East 11th Street NCCD and Urban Renewal Plan other than the recommendations of the Planning Commission for the for the specific parcels identified below. Except that the undersigned property owners are also opposed to any increase in height above the current limit of 35 feet at the southwest corner of East 11th Street and Waller Street. The proposed height of 60 feet is inappropriate for these properties because the Salvatore Bailetti House, a designated City of Austin Historic Landmark, the St. Joseph Grand Lodge, a structure of historical value, and The Dr. Charles E. Urdy Plaza exist there and should remain. …
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WINSTEAD Draft 9.16.21 ADDENDUM NO. 4 EAST 11TH AND 12TH STREET NEIGHBORHOOD URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT This Addendum No. 4 (this "Addendum") pertains to the East 11th Street and 12th Street Neighborhood Urban Renewal Project and related services (the "Project") and is entered into between the City of Austin, Texas (the "City") and the Austin Economic Development Corporation (the "AEDC"), effective [Month] [Day], 2021, pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement entered into by and among the AEDC, the City and the Austin Industrial Development Corporation June 10th, 2021 (the "Interlocal Agreement"). The City and the AEDC may be referred to individually as a Party or collectively as the Parties. Terms not otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the Interlocal Agreement. 1. Background On October 1, 2019, the City entered into an "Agreement Concerning Implementation of East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan" (as amended, the "URA Agreement") with the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin, a Texas urban renewal agency (the "URA"). The URA Agreement discusses the coordination and implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan prepared by the URA and approved by the City pursuant to Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code (the "UR Plan"). As a component of the UR Plan, the City transferred two parcels of land within the redevelopment area known as Block 16 and Block 18, totaling approximately 2.05 acres, as more fully described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Land"), and the URA has agreed to undertake the redevelopment of the Land in a manner that supports the goals of the UR Plan. In January 2019, the URA received public input and began identifying development priorities for the Land. These priorities included (i) project creativity and need, (ii) additional affordable housing, (iii) community parking, (iv) incorporation of the African American Cultural & Heritage Facility or the Historic Victory Grill, (v) minority and women owned business, (vi) green building, and (vii) other public benefits (the "Development Priorities"). The AEDC and the URA have recommended that the redevelopment of the Land be achieved through a long-term master lease, ground lease, or public-private partnership transaction to be agreed upon pursuant to a competitive solicitation process. This process is most likely to result in the highest and best use of the Land as modified by the Development Priorities and the priorities set forth in the UR Plan. …
WINSTEAD Draft 10.5.21 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING This MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (this "MOU") is made as of {Effective Date} (the "Effective Date"), by and between THE AUSTIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, a Texas local government corporation (the "AEDC"), and THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, a Texas urban renewal agency (the "URA"). AEDC and URA are each referred to herein individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties". BACKGROUND: A. On October 1, 2019, the City of Austin (the "City") and the URA entered into an "Agreement Concerning Implementation of East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan" (as amended, the "URA Agreement"). The URA Agreement discusses the coordination and implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan prepared by the URA and approved by the City pursuant to Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code (the "UR Plan"). B. As a component of the UR Plan, the City transferred two parcels of land within the redevelopment area known as Block 16 and Block 18, totaling approximately 2.05 acres, as more fully described in EXHIBIT A attached hereto (the "Land"), and the URA has agreed to undertake the redevelopment of the Land in a manner that supports the goals of the UR Plan (the "Project"). C. Public input activities regarding the Land have taken place continuously over the past twenty (20) years. As such, numerous planning documents incorporating public input have been introduced, such as the 1999 Central East Austin Master Plan, the 2001 Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan, a 2009 RFP that was the product of a public engagement process, and the 2012 East 11th-12th Street Development Strategy plan. More recently, in January 2019, the URA accumulated the years of public input and began identifying development priorities for the Land. These priorities included (i) project creativity and need, (ii) additional affordable housing, (iii) community parking, (iv) incorporation of the African American Cultural & Heritage Facility or the Historic Victory Grill, (v) minority and women owned businesses, (vi) green building, and (vii) other public benefits (the "Development Priorities"). D. At the recommendation of the AEDC and the URA, the City has approved an "Addendum No. 4 (East 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Renewal Project)" (the "Addendum") pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement entered into by and among the AEDC, the City and the Austin Industrial Development Corporation June 10th, 2021 (the "Interlocal Agreement"). The …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD 2022 MEETING SCHEDULE Date: Location: Street-Jones Building, 1000 East 11th Street Third Monday of the month (unless specified by the Board) Time: 4th floor, Room 400A 6:00 p.m. January 10, 2022 (2nd Monday) February 7, 2022 (1st Monday) March 21, 2022 April 18, 2022 May 16, 2022 June 13, 2022 (2nd Monday) July 18, 2022 August 15, 2022 September 19, 2022 October 17, 2022 November 14, 2021 (2nd Monday) December 19, 2021
Urban Renewal Agency | AEDC Nov 21-May 22 Spring 23 Pre Development Feasibility May 22- Dec 22+ RFP Solicitation Through Approvals Development Post Occupancy AEDC: • • • • URA: • Community relations and outreach Facilitate feasibility & economic pre-analysis Complete Phase II environmental (with City) Participate in feasibility & Economic pre-analysis Align Urban Renewal Plan COA Reimbursement for Pre Development Costs AEDC: • Draft & issue RFP (URA Approval) • Marketing for RFP TA for respondents • Facilitate evaluation committee • Transaction negotiations • Facilitate URA/Council • approvals URA: • Nominate Committee & Participate in Evaluation Approve Developer (City Council Final Approval) • AEDC: • • Development support If applicable, Cultural Trust investment support URA: • Oversee development • process through regular reports by AEDC Consider additional efforts to support district development activity AEDC: • Asset Management for any City owned property (e.g. Ground Lease, Cultural Anchor) URA: • District role to be determined Transaction Fee Asset Management Fee Urban Renewal Agency: Disposition Plan for Block 16 & 18 OCT NOV DEC JAN 22 FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JULY AUG SEPT OCT Kick Off Release RFP NOV/ DEC Selection MOU Project Plan Complete Phase II Procure Consultants Project Feasibility Community Engagement Market Outreach Draft RFP RFP WORKING SCHEDULE DRAFT-SUBJECT TO CHANGE Evaluation STAFF ANALYSIS COMMITTEE NEGOTIATIONSS APPROVALS AEDC ORGANIZATIONAL CHART- IN PROGRESS Key: Fiscal Years 2021 2022 Int 2022 2023 Future Board of Directors TBD TBD Exec Comm CTAC CEO JAN 22 Exec Assistant JUL 22 CFO COO CXO JUL 22 JAN 22 SEPT 21 Community Outreach Mgr JAN 22 RE/Asset Manager JUL 22
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20211018-2c Seconded By: Pierce Date: October 18, 2021 Subject: Update to 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) Recommendation Motioned By: Escobar Recommendation Revise the Board’s recommendation to Planning Commission and Council that the Board no longer advocates for the creation of a Subdistrict 4 and instead those properties along and adjacent to Rosewood remain in Subdistrict 1 and Subdistrict 2 as proposed by staff’s recommendation. Description of Recommendation to Council The URB was tasked with bringing the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) and the NCCDs into alignment. The URB originally proposed the creation of Subdistrict 4 along Rosewood Avenue because these properties fall outside the boundaries of the URP. After the URB’s deliberation on the NCCD, staff’s analysis revealed that if properties within the newly created Subdistrict 4 are subject to their base zoning district, entitlements will be reduced for some properties. This does not align with the URB’s intention with its original recommendation, therefore the URB is supportive of staff’s recommendation that these properties remain in Subdistrict 1 and 2 (see attached maps). Vote For: Escobar, Pierce, Motwani, Tetey, Skidmore, Bradford Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Watson Attest: Laura Keating 1 of 2 Urban Renewal Board Original Recommendation Staff Recommendation (supported by the URB) 2 of 2
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR MEETING October 18, 2021 AT 6:00PM 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Members in Attendance Manuel Escobar Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Kobla Tetey Nathaniel Bradford Danielle Skidmore Members Absent Jacqueline Watson PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. Staff in Attendance Mandy DeMayo Travis Perlman Laura Keating Megan Santee, URB legal counsel to oversee is MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 6:08 pm called to order with 5 members present. Vice Chair Pierce joined the meeting at 6:10 pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. Harold McMillan addressed the Board. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the August 16, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes. b. Approval of the September 20, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, the August 16, 2021 and September 20, 2021 meeting minutes were approved unanimously. a. Discussion and possible action regarding 2022 Meeting Calendar. Discussion occurred. On Chair Escobar’s motion, Commissioner Skidmore’s second, the 2022 Meeting Calendar with edits was approved 5-0 with Commissioner Bradford off the dais. b. Election of URB Chair and Vice Chair to serve the 2021-2022 term of office, November 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021. Discussion occurred. On Commissioner Bradford’s motion, Commissioner Skidmore’s second, the re-election of Chair Escobar and Vice Chair Pierce to serve the 2021-2021 term of office was approved unanimously. c. Presentation from City staff on the status of the Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining District amendments, discussion, and possible action. Discussion occurred. On Chair Escobar’s motion, Vice Chair Pierce’s second, revise the Board’s recommendation to Planning Commission and Council that the Board no longer advocates for the creation of a Subdistrict 4 and instead those properties along and adjacent to Rosewood remain in Subdistrict 1 and Subdistrict 2 as proposed by staff’s recommendation. d. Update …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2021 AT 6:00PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. 2nd STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Board Members: Ex Officios: ___ Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) ___ Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & District 9 Joint Appointee) ___ Jeffrey Thompson (Planning Commission) ___ Heidi Anderson (Trail Foundation) ___ Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) ___ Laura Cottam-Sajbel (Parks & Recreation Board) ___ Karen Paup (Community Development Commission) ___ Jeff Seiden (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Assn.) ___ Tom Groce (South River City Neighborhood Assn) ___ Sam Tedford (Housing & Planning Dept) ___ Nazlie Saeedi (Austin Transportation Dept) ___ Gloria Aguilera (Office Real Estate Services) ___ Marek Izydorczyk (ORES Alternate) ___ Rolando Fernandez (Financial Services Dept) ___ Molly Alexander (Downtown Austin Alliance) COA Economic Development Staff Liaisons: ___ Margaret Shaw ___ Mona Sanchez CALL TO ORDER AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of September 18, 2021 a. Approval the minutes of the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) Meeting 2. APPROVAL OF 2022 SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 3. a. South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan Overview and Status Update Presentation by Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning Department b. Questions from Community Development Commission (CDC) on Achieving of South Central Waterfront Affordable Housing Goals Presentation by Karen Paup, CDC appointee to SCWAB c. Affordable Housing Tools and South Central Waterfront Vision Erica Leak, Housing and Planning Department d. 305 South Congress "Statesman" Planned Unit Development (PUD) Application • Presentation by Jerry Rusthoven, Chief Zoning Officer e. 305 South Congress "Statesman" Planned Unit Development (PUD) Application • Presentation by Applicant 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 6. ADJOURNMENT 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. 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. …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD DRAFT MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 AT 6:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Regular Meeting on September 20, 2021 at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701, at the Boards and Commissions Room 1101. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm. Board Members in attendance: Ex Officios: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Jeff Thompson (Planning Commission) Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) Laura Cottam‐Sajbel (Parks and Recreation Board) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Jeff Seiden (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association) COA Staff: Sravya Garladenne, Staff Liaison 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Board Member Linda Guerrero made a motion, seconded by Board Member Laura Cottam‐Sajbel, to approve the draft August 16, 2021 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed without amendments with 6 yes and 3 absent votes. 2. ITEMS FOR PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION a. Presentation on Project Connect – Peter Mullen, Chief of Architecture and Urban Design at Austin Transit Partnership, gave a presentation on Project Connect and its relation to the South Central Waterfront District. The Board discussed this and. No action was taken. b. 305 S Congress Planned Unit Development (PUD) – Board Member Laura Cottam Sajbel, Active Projects Working Group lead, gave an update on the working group’s review of the 305 S Congress PUD. The Board discussed this and agreed to draft a side‐by‐side comparison of the SCW Vision Framework Plan and the 305 S Congress PUD to further evaluate the PUD application. 3. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 4. WORKING GROUP UPDATES & ASSIGNMENTS FROM CHAIR a. Community Benefits, Infrastructure, and Regulating Plan – No updates. b. Finance and Governance – No updates. c. Active Projects – Update covered in Item 2.b. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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. a. Statesman PUD b. Briefing on One Texas Center c. Update on Financial Toolbox from the City’s Financial Services Department 6. ADJOURNMENT – 6:47 pm. 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. …
South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting October 18, 2021 Item 3.b. Questions from Community Development Commission (CDC) on Achieving South Central Waterfront Affordable Housing Goals From: Paup, Karen - BC <bc-Karen.Paup@austintexas.gov> Sent: Monday, September 20, 2021 4:02 PM Subject: South Central Waterfront affordability questions Attached are questions about the reaching SCW affordability goal. I hope that these questions will help drill into the issues involved in assuring that we meet our affordability goal for the South Central Waterfront. I ask that these questions be forwarded to the SCWAB in advance of tonight’s meeting with the hope that they can be discussed in October. —Karen Paup Karen Paup Boards and Commissions South Central Waterfront Housing Affordability Questions The South Central Waterfront Plan (SCW) envisions the most advanced urban development with sustainable infrastructure, vibrant public space, and inhabitants representative of our diverse city. To achieve diversity, the plan sets a general goal that 20% of residential units be affordable. Yet, while aspects of the plan specify requirements as precise as how much to mulch around trees, how the 20% affordability goal will be achieved contains no specificity. Without details, housing affordability, arguably Austin’s most pressing problem, simply will not be achieved. As we finalize the regulating plan, it is critical to adopt specifics for fulfilling the affordability goal. These questions are intended to open the door to how we will truly include affordability. What are the projections for TIRZ funds to cover affordability within the district? Why should developers of property with a V overlay be subsidized to provide housing at affordability levels already required by the Land Development Code (LDC)? A substantial amount of property in the district already has VMU affordability incentives in place now. One VMU requirement is that 10% of residential rental units in a development be affordable at or below 60% MFI with no subsidy. Yet, SCW documents indicate that developers would receive subsidies to include affordable housing in most multi-family development. Nearby on S Lamar, as well as in other parts of Austin, developers have used VMU to add South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting October 18, 2021 thousands of units of housing, including hundreds of units of housing affordable at or below 60% MFI to our housing stock at no cost to the taxpayers. Additional subsidies should increase the number of affordable units and lower the rent, not duplicate existing subsidies. Are we getting the …
305 South Congress - Zoning Comparison Table 2,142,900 gross square feet 3,510,000 gross square feet SCW Plan Recommendation Statesman - Amended PUD Request 400 feet. See attachment for breakout of each proposed building's height. 525 feet. See attachment for breakout of each proposed building's height. 2.61:1 FAR 4.27:1 FAR Gross SF Max Height FAR Affordable Housing (For Rent) Affordable Housing (For Sale) Structured Parking 68% of parking in above-grade structured garages 4% of all for-rent residential units to be affordable at 80% MFI 4% of all for-sale residential units to be affordable at 120% MFI. City staff has since communicated that they would prefer a fee-in-lieu structure on 4% of the for-sale residential units. Green Building Rating Tree Protection All development must achieve a minimum Two-Star rating with Austin Energy's Green Building Program We are in agreement. 100 percent of heritage trees shall be preserved, unless a tree is dead, fatally diseased, or poses an imminent hazard to life or property which cannot reasonably be mitigated without removing the tree. Heritage trees may be transplanted, if approved by the City Arborist. Transplanting is not considered removal. We are in agreement. Superiority item: preserving 75% of the caliper inches associated with native protected size trees; and preserves 75% of all native caliper inches (using the City of Austin’s Appendix F to define native trees). Street Trees At least 1,000 cubic feet of soil volume shall be provided per tree. The City Arborist may approve a smaller soil volume if necessary due to utility conflicts or other unavoidable constraints. We are in agreement. In addition, staff agrees that up to 25% of the soil volume may be shared with adjacent trees in continuous plantings. Transportation Improvements *REFER TO EXHIBITS ATTACHED FOR COMPARISON* *REFER TO EXHIBITS ATTACHED FOR COMPARISON* Barton Springs Extension: Shared by the Statesman site and the adjacent neighbor to the south. Refer to attached exhibit for proposed extension alignment between property owners. The SCW Plan envisions a two-lane road with two protected bike lanes, and a lane for parked cars. North/South Internal Drives: Envisioned to be two-lane road with one additional lane for parking. Includes 15' pedestrian/landscape zones on both sides of the road. No mention of internal protected bike lanes. East/West Internal Drive: Envisioned to be two-lane road with one additional lane for parking. Includes 15' pedestrian/landscape zones on both sides of the road. No mention of internal protected …
30 5 SOUTH CONGRESS - COMPARISON BY HOUSING & PLANNING STAFF 2016 Vision Plan 2020 Update of Vision Plan Statesman PUD Statesman PUD + Public Funds Program Affordable Housing Streets Total Office Residential Retail Hotel Units % of total Barton Springs Rd Total ROW ROW Features Parking Building Heights Private Surface Podium Spaces Underground Spaces 2,142,900 SF 812,900 SF 963,500 SF / 962 d.u. 112,000 SF 254,500 SF 40 4.16% 0.82 acres 76' (both properties) Bioswale Buffered Bike Lane Rasied Bike Lane Two travel lanes 15' pedestrian realm 1.71 acres 0% 68% 1973 32% 915 90 feet (eastern-most building) - 400 feet (1 tower, closest to Congress Ave & Lady Bird Lake) Building heights drop down from the Lake towards Riverside Dr; Building heights drop down from Congress Ave towards Bouldin Creek 3,515,000 SF 1,500,000 SF 1,645,000 SF / 1,378 d.u. 150,000 SF 220,000 SF / 275 keys Approximately 55 units 4% 1.97 acres TBD Design is still being finalized between the applicant and the ATD. 1.75 acres 5% 0% - 95% - 250 feet to 525 feet Broken into three sub areas Sub Area 1 Max. Height: 525' (closest to S. Congress) Sub Area 2 Max. Height: 485' (middle of site) Sub Area 3 Max. Height: 250' (located on the eastern side of property) 8.12 acres (as of July 2021 PUD submittal) Open Space (Parks and Plaza Areas) Total 9.61 acres (from Plan Appendix) 9.58 acres (2020 Update) Park & Softscape 6.76 acres 6.99 acres 6.53 acres (deed parkland) Softscape Trail Riverfront/Wetland Water Quality Pond Native Riparian Planting Lawn Area Natural Beach and Kayak Launch Area Stormwater Quality Ponds / Biofiltration Areas / Bioswale Connectors 12' wide Trails (including sloped trails where handrails are required) 10' wide Boardwalk Bridge across Stormwater Quality Pond Bat Viewing Pier Pontoon Bridge Landing Pier (Waller Creek Connection) Plazas & Hardscape 2.85 acres 2.59 acres 1.59 acres (access easement) Great Steps Water Quality Ponds Bat Viewing Area Great Lawn Pier Water Steps Boardwalk Play Area Amenities Notes: Boardwalk Bridge across WQ Ponds Hardscape / Plaza Bat Viewing Pier Amphitheater Entry Plaza with Interpretive features Overlook Cafe Terrace Pontoon Bridge Landing Pier Natural Beach and Kayak Launch Pavilion Deck and Beer Garden Kayak and Bike Rentals Connection between Congress Avenue & Waterfront Park addressed via plaza sequence along Congress & amphitheater Flexibility in shape and features of parks, plazas, and Park features
C814-89-0003.02 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C814-89-0003.02 – 305 S. Congress PUD DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: PUD-NP TO: PUD-NP, to change conditions of zoning ADDRESSES: 227 S. Congress, 227 ½ S. Congress, 301 S. Congress, 305 S. Congress, 305 ½ S. Congress, 307 ½ S. Congress and 313 S. Congress SITE AREA: 18.86 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Richard T. Suttle Jr. (Trustee) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown PLLC (Richard Suttle) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends rezoning to planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning to amend the planned unit development to modify the permitted land uses and site development regulations. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD ACTION/RECOMMENDATION: September 28, 2021 Voted to not recommend the PUD amendment as superior and directed staff to continue working with the applicant to negotiate unresolved superiority items and Board concerns. Vote: 6-1. [Board Member Cottam Sajbel – 1st, Chair Lewis – 2nd; Board Member Rinaldi voted nay; Board Member Taylor abstained; Board Member Hugman was absent; two vacancies]. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION/RECOMMENDATION: October 6, 2021 Voted to not recommend the PUD amendment in its current state. The Commission did recommend staff continue to work with the applicant to negotiate unresolved superiority items, Environmental Commission concerns and staff concerns. Vote: 9-0. [Commissioner Ramberg – 1st, Commissioner Brimer – 2nd; Vice Chair Coyne recused themselves; one vacancy]. C814-89-0003.02 2 SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD ACTION/RECOMMENDATION: October 18, 2021 Scheduled for South Central Waterfront Advisory Board SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE ACTION/RECOMMENDATION: October 2021 To be Scheduled for Small Area Planning Joint Committee PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION/RECOMMENDATION: November 2021 To be Scheduled for Planning Commission October 26, 2020 Approved an indefinite postponement request by staff. Vote: 11-0. [Vice Chair Hempel – 1st, Commissioner Azhar – 2nd; Commissioner Shieh was absent]. May 26, 2020 Approved an indefinite postponement request by staff on the consent agenda. Vote: 12-0. [Vice Chair Hempel – 1st, Commissioner Schneider – 2nd; Commissioner Llanes Pulido was off the dais]. December 17, 2019 Approved an indefinite postponement request by staff on the consent agenda. Vote: 10-0. [Commissioner Howard – 1st, Commissioner Flores – 2nd; Commissioners Anderson, Llanes Pulido and Chair Shaw were off the dais]. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be Scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES On October 6, 2021 this rezoning case was heard by the Environmental Commission. Commission members expressed concerns about balancing the loss of trees with the benefits of …
Existing Site Survey EXISTING HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL 1 / 8 Submitted: July 24, 2019Updated: June 26, 2020Updated: July 9, 2021Updated: April 14, 2021305 S. CONGRESS PUDCASE NUMBER: C814-89-0003.02Updated: October 12, 2020 Existing Zoning Map PUD-NP E U N E V S A S E R G N O H C T U O S T E E R T T S H 1S PUD-NP T U O S CS-1-V-NP P-NP B A R T O N S P R I N G S R O A D CS-1-V-NP CS-1-V-NP LI-NP CS-NP CS-1-NP W E S T R I V CS-1-V-NP E R S I D E D R I V E CS-V-NP L-NP 0 150’ 300’ 450’ 600’ Site Boundary (821,517 sf/18.86 acre) PUD-NP LADY BIRD LAKE P E 1ST STREET DRISKILL STEET DAVIS STREET CBD CBD T E E R T Y S AIN E R RIVER STREET 2 / 8 Submitted: July 24, 2019Updated: June 26, 2020Updated: July 9, 2021Updated: April 14, 2021305 S. CONGRESS PUDCASE NUMBER: C814-89-0003.02Updated: October 12, 2020 Property Boundary and Right of Way Map S O U T H C O N G R E S S A V E N U E B A RT O N S P RIN G S R O A D 0 100’ 200’ 300’ Site Boundary (821,517 sf/18.86 acre) Area 2: Future Barton Springs R.O.W. (85,816 sf/1.97 acre) BOUNDARY LINE ESTABLISHED BETWEEN CITY OF AUSTIN AND MILLER AND TRUSTEE VOL. 2221, PG. 69 VOL. 4297, PG. 439 VOL. 4439, PG. 1203 VOL. 4435, PG. 1744 APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF SHORELINE 429’ ELEVATION LADY BIRD LAKE 3 / 8 Submitted: July 24, 2019Updated: June 26, 2020Updated: July 9, 2021Updated: April 14, 2021305 S. CONGRESS PUDCASE NUMBER: C814-89-0003.02Updated: October 12, 2020 Barton Springs Rd PUD Congress Avenue Barton Springs Rd PUD Street Sections and Internal Private Driveway Typical Sections A A’ E’ E C B’ B D’ C’ D C C’ STREET SECTION A-A’ SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE EDGE CONDITION INTERNAL PVT DRIVEWAY SECTION C-C’ ENTRY STREET TYPICAL SECTION 66' WIDE i e n L y t r e p o r P 66' 56' 11' 67' e n i l b r u C s e n i l b r u C Active Ground Floor Active Ground Floor Active Ground Floor 30' PEDESTRIAN + LANDSCAPE PEDESTRIAN VEHICULAR LANE EXISTING BIKE LANE SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE 11' 7' 14' 10' …
305 South Congress October 18, 2021 305southcongress.com Building on the South Central Waterfront Vision South Central Waterfront Goals: • Establish a lively, attractive pedestrian environment • Expand open space and create great public places • Enhance connections to and along the waterfront • Provide 527 new affordable housing units 2 305 South Congress Welcoming everyone to the south waterfront of Lady Bird Lake 305 South Congress represents 18.86 acres of the 118 acres in the South Central Waterfront Plan 305 South Congress contributes 62% of district’s open space * * % outlined in the SCW Financial Analysis & Calculator : September 23, 2020 305 South Central Waterfront Plan 3 Existing Conditions Downtown Austin Barton Springs Road Congress Avenue 305 South Congress Site Lady Bird Lake Butler Hike and Bike Trail View looking northwest 4 Existing Conditions Trail Connecting Point • Over 7 acres of existing surface parking lots • Existing Butler Hike and Bike Trail is the only public space on the site today Existing Building Lady Bird Lake Trail Connecting Point 5 Lady Bird Lake Butler Hike and Bike Trail Future Project Connect Blue Line Barton Springs Road 6 Comparing the Public Realm Space 2016 South Central Waterfront Plan Park Space 6.70 acres* Plazas Barton Springs 2.59 acres 0.72 acres Internal Roadways 1.69 acres Total 11.70 acres * total does not include piers which equal 0.29 acres Barton Springs 305 South Congress Plan Park Space 5.97 acres* Plaza Barton Springs 1.59 acres minimum 1.97 acres Internal Roadways 1.75 acres Total 11.28 acres * Total does not include pier / boardwalk which equals 0.33 acres Dedicated park land is 6.53 acres which includes 0.56 acres of inundated land 7 Comparing the Public Realm Space 2016 South Central Waterfront Plan Based on 20.40 acres 305 South Congress Plan Actual site is 18.86 acres Barton Springs 8 Comparing the Public Realm Space 2016 South Central Waterfront Plan Park Space 6.70 acres* Plazas Barton Springs 2.59 acres 0.72 acres Internal Roadways 1.69 acres Total 11.70 acres * total does not include piers which equal 0.29 acres Barton Springs 305 South Congress Plan Park Space 5.97 acres* Plaza Barton Springs 1.59 acres minimum 1.97 acres Internal Roadways 1.75 acres Total 11.28 acres * Total does not include pier / boardwalk which equals 0.33 acres Dedicated park land is 6.53 acres which includes 0.56 acres of inundated land 9 Enhancing Connections Dynamic and Walkable Illustration …
South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan South Central Waterfront Advisory Board October 18, 2021 Greg Dutton – Housing and Planning Content Overall Process Regulating Plan How will it work? What will it do? What will it not do? Physical framework focus What questions remain? Next Steps Overall Process Regulating Plan Creation Incorporation into LDC (Adoption) 3 Regulating Plan: how will it work? Mechanically similar to University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) Developer decides to participate Site plan filed in compliance with regulating plan Process is administrative 4 Regulating Plan: how will it work? Developer Provides: • On-site affordable housing • Fee-in-lieu affordable housing • Parks, open space, trails, infrastructure improvements Developer Gets: • Increased entitlements 5 Regulating Plan: what will it do? Control physical buildout Lay out public benefits and developer incentives Include requirements for Affordable Housing provided by private developments that utilize bonus entitlements Streets, blocks, open space, streetscape, frontage, building placement, building height, land uses, parking and transportation, impervious cover 6 Regulating Plan: what will it not do? Does not mandate participation Does not speak to financing, funding sources, or public-private Does not allow wiggle room or negotiating Part of a larger toolbox - will not achieve the framework vision by partnerships itself 7 Regulating Plan: Physical framework focus $ Physical Framework Financial Framework City Leadership Green Streets, Pedestrian Connections & Open Space for a great & green public realm Value Capture & cost sharing, Strategic Capital Investments and Bonus Entitlements to fund public realm and 20% affordable housing Leverage City assets and establish agencies and rules to achieve Public-Private Partnerships to achieve community goals 8 Regulating Plan: what questions remain? Are there financial tools robust enough to fill financing gap? Are the public benefits and developer incentives properly balanced? Should all properties within the area be eligible? 9 Next Steps Financial toolbox feasibility Statesman PUD resolution Regulating plan revisions and adoption 20% Affordable Housing Gap Finance 1 0 Contact Information Greg Dutton 512-974-3509 greg.dutton@austintexas.gov 1 1
Affordable Housing Tools and the South Central Waterfront Vision October 18, 2021 Content SCW Vision City of Austin Affordable Housing Goals Affordable Housing Tools & Limitations Next Steps South Central Waterfront Vision • Mobility and Connectivity • Trails and Open Space • Sustainable Design • Urban Design • Public Art • Affordable Housing • Goal of 20% Affordable Housing within the District 3 Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint • Create 20,000 Housing Units in 10 Years that are affordable to households earning 30% MFI and less • Create 25,000 Housing Units in 10 Years that are affordable to households earning 31‐60% MFI • Create 15,000 Housing Units in 10 Years that are affordable to households earning 61‐80% MFI • 25% of affordable housing units that are created should have two or more bedrooms and a system to provide opportunities for families with children • 25% of affordable housing created to be within ¼ mile of high‐ frequency transit • At least 25% of new income‐restricted affordable housing to be in moderate‐to‐high opportunity areas • Protect Renters from Discrimination Based on Source of Income • Utilize Tax Increment Financing (TIFs) for Affordable Housing • Maximize Public Property to Build or Include Affordable Housing • Expand the Supply of Housing for People with Disabilities • Develop policies to prioritize affordable housing near current and future transit service • Link housing choices with transportation choices • Comprehensive Parking Reform • Recalibrate, streamline, and expand density bonus programs to serve renters at or below 60% MFI • Incorporate Robust Tenant Protections for All Rental Properties Receiving City Support Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing • Implement Displacement Mitigation Strategies and Housing Blueprint action items • Encourage developers and landlords who benefit from public funding and development incentives to adopt reasonable policies on tenant criminal history, accept legal unearned income in consideration of the ability to pay rent, and not discriminate based on source of income. • Bring forward the recommendation that incentives for the development of affordable housing for households below 50%, 60% and 80% MFI be included in Land Development Code revisions. • Improve connections between low‐income populations and employment opportunities. Displacement Mitigation Strategy (2018) • Preference Policy to prioritize new city‐subsidized affordable units for income‐qualified households that are appropriately sized to the unit and/or have ties to the city • Land Bank in Gentrifying Areas to Acquire and Develop Affordable Housing • Support …
305 South Congress October 18, 2021 305southcongress.com Building on the South Central Waterfront Vision South Central Waterfront Goals: • Establish a lively, attractive pedestrian environment • Expand open space and create great public places • Enhance connections to and along the waterfront • Provide 527 new affordable housing units 2 305 South Congress Welcoming everyone to the south waterfront of Lady Bird Lake 305 South Congress represents 18.86 acres of the 118 acres in the South Central Waterfront Plan 305 South Congress contributes 62% of district’s open space * * % outlined in the SCW Financial Analysis & Calculator : September 23, 2020 305 South Central Waterfront Plan 3 Existing Conditions Downtown Austin Barton Springs Road Congress Avenue 305 South Congress Site Lady Bird Lake Butler Hike and Bike Trail View looking northwest 4 Existing Conditions Trail Connecting Point • Over 7 acres of existing surface parking lots • Existing Butler Hike and Bike Trail is the only public space on the site today Existing Building Lady Bird Lake Trail Connecting Point 5 Lady Bird Lake Butler Hike and Bike Trail Future Project Connect Blue Line Barton Springs Road 6 Comparing the Public Realm Space 2016 South Central Waterfront Plan Park Space 6.70 acres* Plazas Barton Springs 2.59 acres 0.72 acres Internal Roadways 1.69 acres Total 11.70 acres * total does not include piers which equal 0.29 acres Barton Springs 305 South Congress Plan Park Space 5.97 acres* Plaza Barton Springs 1.59 acres minimum 1.97 acres Internal Roadways 1.75 acres Total 11.28 acres * Total does not include pier / boardwalk which equals 0.33 acres Dedicated park land is 6.53 acres which includes 0.56 acres of inundated land 7 Comparing the Public Realm Space 2016 South Central Waterfront Plan Based on 20.40 acres 305 South Congress Plan Actual site is 18.86 acres Barton Springs 8 Comparing the Public Realm Space 2016 South Central Waterfront Plan Park Space 6.70 acres* Plazas Barton Springs 2.59 acres 0.72 acres Internal Roadways 1.69 acres Total 11.70 acres * total does not include piers which equal 0.29 acres Barton Springs 305 South Congress Plan Park Space 5.97 acres* Plaza Barton Springs 1.59 acres minimum 1.97 acres Internal Roadways 1.75 acres Total 11.28 acres * Total does not include pier / boardwalk which equals 0.33 acres Dedicated park land is 6.53 acres which includes 0.56 acres of inundated land 9 Enhancing Connections Dynamic and Walkable Illustration …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Recommendation Number: (20211018-3d): Resolution Recommending the 305 South Congress "Statesman" Planned Unit Development (PUD) Application Brief Description: The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) held a public meeting on October 18, 2021 to consider a Planned Unit Development (PUD) proposal for 305 South Congress Avenue. The SCWAB passed this resolution which recommends that the City Council approve this PUD, pending detailed conditions of approval. The rationale, recommendation and conditions of approval are contained in the resolution below. WHEREAS, the South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan (SCW Plan) has been adopted by the City Council as an amendment to Imagine Austin; and WHEREAS, the 2016 SCW Plan established a consolidated vision and provides a cohesive set of recommendations to guide public and private investment in the South Central Waterfront over the next two decades. The vision presented in the 2016 SCW Plan is grounded in economic, environmental, and spatial analyses and provides a starting point for mutually beneficial collaboration between the City of Austin and its constituents: residents, property owners, and developers. More importantly, the 2016 SCW Plan served as the beginning of a larger city-led effort to ensure that, as this area evolves, every increment of investment by the City and its partners will contribute to making this a great new district by creating a districtwide network of connected green streets, parks, trails, and public spaces, as well as 20 percent of the new housing affordable (approximately 530 units); and WHEREAS, the SCW Plan established a conceptual framework for allowing site-specific entitlement enhancements in exchange for on-site-and-districtwide community benefit contributions; and WHEREAS, the SCW Plan forecasts that this conceptual framework could achieve the SCW Vision of; and WHEREAS, the SCW Plan recommends a series of implementation steps that include development and adoption of regulations and financial tools which will provide pathways to achieve the SCW Plan Vision; and WHEREAS, the implementation steps listed above have not yet been adopted by the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, the 305 South Congress Planned Unit Development (PUD) will serve as the catalyst redevelopment project within the SCW district, and is currently seeking recommendations from the various City Commissions prior to seeking approval from City Council; and WHEREAS, the applicant (Endeavor) has used the SCW Plan as the basis of this PUD proposal in order to both pursue the additional entitlements that are projected for this site, …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 18, 2021 AT 6:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Regular Meeting on October 18, 2021 at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701, at the Boards and Commissions Room 1101. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 6:08 pm. Board Members in attendance: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Heidi Anderson (Trail Foundation) Laura Cottam-Sajbel (Parks and Recreation Board) Thomas Groce (South River City NA) Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Jeff Thompson (Planning Commission) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ex Officios: Nazelie Saedi Michelle Van Hyfte COA Staff: Mona Sanchez Margaret Shaw a. Board Member Jeff Thompson made a motion, seconded by Board Member Laura Cottam-Sajbel, to approve the draft September 20, 2021 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed without amendments with 6 yes and 3 absent vote. 2. APPROVAL OF 2022 SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE a. Board Member Samuel Franco made a motion, seconded by Board Member Linda Guerrero, to approved the 2022 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting Schedule. The motion to approve passed without amendments with a 7 yes and 2 absent vote. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 3. a. South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan – Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning Department, provided an overview and update on the South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan. The Board discussed and no action was taken. b. Questions from Community Development Commission (CDC) on Achieving South Central Waterfront Affordable Housing Goals – Board Member Karen Paup presented questions regarding affordable housing goals for the South Central Waterfront on behalf of the Community Development Commission (CDC). Board Member Paup requested that the Board consider these questions and discuss at the next Board meeting. c. Affordable Housing Tools and South Central Waterfront Vision – Erica Leak and Sam Tedford, Housing and Planning Department provided an overview and update of the affordable housing tools and their relation to the South Central Waterfront Vision, specific to City of Austin goals, limitations, and next steps. The Board discussed and no action was taken. d. 305 South Congress "Statesman" Planned Unit Development (PUD) Application - Jerry Rusthoven, Chief Zoning Officer, provided an overview of the 305 South Congress “Statesman” Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning case and application. e. 305 South Congress “Statesman” Planned Unit Development (PUD) Application – Richard Suttle and Doug …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) October 18, 2021 at 6:00 pm Permitting and Development Center (PDC); Room 1401 & 1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 & Via Videoconference Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6HLo9vh3RYmiGYATryH8Pg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Members: Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Sara Inés Calderón Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Selina Yee Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Dr. Sterling Lands Christina Puentes, Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC FORUM 2. ICRC PRESENTATION be limited to 3 minutes) ADJOURNMENT 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION – Must Have Signed In Prior to Meeting (Each speaker will 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 Matt Dugan at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. Versión en español a continuación. Public Forum Procedure redistricting map 1. Purpose: to receive public input on redistricting matters following approval of final 2. Logistics: request that all cell phones and electronic devices be silenced, and identify location of restrooms, entrances, and exits. Discourage speakers from repetitious or irrelevant testimony. Chair: move meeting along Vice-Chair: assist chair with time, schedule, and speaker names Staff: MC/host, assist with handouts and speakers Commissioners: limit questions to clarifications only. Specific questions shall be written and handed to Chair. Chair will have the discretion to approve questions and ask them of the speakers. 3. Public Forum Rules: All individuals wishing to make comments must sign in prior to the meeting. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes, unless additional time is granted by the Chair. Those in attendance are asked to refrain from disrupting the meeting by making noise of any kind (clapping, verbal feedback, etc); anyone who disrupts the proceedings will be asked to leave. The Commission is interested in gathering data on citizens’ view of …
ARTS COMMISSION MEETING October 18, 2021 AT 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 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 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michelle Polgar – Chair, Celina Zisman – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Heidi Schmalbach, Rick Van Dyke AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the regular Arts Commission meeting on: i. September 20, 2021 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Updates b. Art in Public Places Liaison Report - Commissioner Barnes c. AEDC/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee Report – Carl Settles d. Downtown Commission Report – Commissioner Keeton 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS Program Manager Department Director Manager a. ARPA and Non-Profit Relief Funding Update – Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment b. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Acting Economic Development c. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division 4. SPECIAL PRESNTATIONS a. Creek Show 2021 at Waterloo Park – Melissa Ayala, Community Engagement & Government Relations Director, Waterloo Greenway b. Austin Film Society – Rebecca Campbell, Chief Executive Officer c. The New Philanthropists – Paulina Artieda, Executive Director 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Working Groups and Working Group Updates i. Joint Working Group for Joint Cultural Committee with Commission Chair Polgar, Commissioner Castillo (chair) and working group members from the Quality of Life Commissions ii. Joint Music/Arts Commission Working Group to identify additional funding resources and strategies beyond HOT with Commissioner Schmalbach (chair), and Commissioners Castillo, Flores, Zisman and members from the Music Commission iii. Quarterly Arts Community Commission Meet-ups Working Group with Commissioners Barnes, Castillo, Garza and Gray iv. Equity Working Group with Community Arts leaders of the BIPOC/LGBTQIA/Disabilities Community/Women with Commissioners Polgar, Castillo, Keeton, Gray, and community members v. Emergency Funding and Proactive Strategies for Future Funding Working Group with Commissioners Barnes, Flores, Schmalbach, Van Dyke, and Zisman (chair) vi. Art Neighborhoods Working Group with Commissioners Gray, Mok, Zisman, and Van Dyke (chair) vii. Public Private Partnership (P3) working group with Commissioners Barnes (Chair), Schmalbach, …
American Rescue Plan Act ‐ Arts Update ARTS COMMISSION OCTOBER 18, 2021 Arts & Culture Non‐Profit Relief o $2 million (part of City’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation) o 100 one‐time, flat, unrestricted grants of $20,000 o Notifications: Week of August 16th; Funding distribution: Week of August 23rd o Additional Funds added! o $1 million Council Approved Budget Amendment (50 awards) o August 16th AAC Meeting (recommendation to Council on August 19th) o $500,000 Reserves (25 awards) o $420,000 ARPA (21 awards) o November 18th: Contract Amendment Ratification to Council o COA is trying to get those funds to 3rd Party ASAP o Multiple funds; Overlapping Fiscal Year Arts Community Relief (ARPA) o Emergency Funding and Proactive Strategies for Future Funding Working Group of the Austin Arts Commission met (9/10/21, 9/13/21, 9/15/21) o Arts Commission September 21st Recommendation to Council o Current cultural contractors in Core and Cultural Heritage Festivals who received less than $10,000 in relief funding (through at least four sources ‐‐ Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, ARPA‐funded Arts and Culture Nonprofit Relief, Creative Space Assistance Program, and CARES Act‐funded Nonprofit Relief for arts organizations), will receive 100% of their FY21 contract amount. Total: $1,861,125. o Current cultural contractors in Core and Cultural Heritage Festivals who received less than $1,000,000 but more than $10,000 in relief funding (through the same four sources listed in previous bullet), will receive 85% of their FY21 contract amount. Total: $3,439,3483. Arts Community Relief (ARPA) Plan o Memo to Mayor and Council about the AAC Recommendations o May or may not be providing list of contractors and award amounts o Council approval of fund allocations ‐ November 18th o EDD staff, Finance, and Legal are working on next steps o Short Contract with ARPA required attestations to be e‐signed (Portal) o No application o Contract Kick‐off Meeting (video)– November 29th o Invoice template (Portal) o Checks cut before the end of 2021
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