Reclaimed Water in Residential Buildings Shwetha Pandurangi, PE, CFM Business Strategy Manager, Utility Development Services Katherine Jashinski, PE Supervising Engineer, Utility Development Services August 22, 2023 Agenda Background Statistics Reclaimed Water in Residential Use Current Reclaimed System Miles of trans. main – 73 Customers – 182 Annual use – 1.35 billion gallons (FY20) How much water is that? 2,045 olympic-sized swimming pools 18.6 million car washes 848 million toilet flushes Reclaimed Water Customers Existing (182) Sand Hill Energy Center Planned (320+) Medical District Clay/Kizer Golf Course State Capitol Tesla Hornsby Bend Krieg Fields BAE Systems University of Texas HEB Mueller Frost Bank ABIA Thinkery Governor’s Mansion Republic Park State Cemetery Travis County Complex Capital Complex Downtown Guerrero Park ACC Riverside ACC Rio Grande Toilet Flushing Current customers Plans and Opportunities - 2040 Miles of trans. main – 95.7 Annual use – 5.81 billion gallons How much water is that? 8,803 olympic-sized swimming pools 80.7 million car washes 3.6 billion toilet flushes Completing the Core Near-term construction program 19 miles of main, one tank and pump station Improve customer service with redundancy Increase customer base Increase volume to 2.2 BG/yr Mandatory Connections Implemented on May 1, 2015. Revised December 1, 2021. For new commercial and multifamily developments or redevelopments within 500 feet of existing reclaimed main. For irrigation, cooling, toilet flushing and other significant uses. First mandatory connection was December 2016. Single Family Residential Lots No prohibition on using reclaimed water for irrigation. Currently developing a policy, guidance and implementation steps for indoor uses within single family residences. Requires coordination with the Development Services Dept. Will need ongoing education and outreach with the site development and plumbing design and installation community. Questions?
2. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD AUGUST 21, 2023, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 *NOTE: The Urban Renewal Board no longer meets at the Street-Jones Building. Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. 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 Courtney Banker, (512) 974-3114 or courtney.banker@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, 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 URB’s special called meeting on August 7, 2023. 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment extending the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and DiverseArts 1 of 2 Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment extending the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capitol View Arts Discussion and possible action to approve a recommendation 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, 2023 (Megan Santee, URB Counsel) Discussion and possible action related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including the distribution of the Request for Proposals and approval of candidates for the Stakeholder Working Group (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC) Discussion and possible action on amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the Urban Renewal Agency and Austin Economic Development Corporation (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC) EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20230821-004 Date: August 23, 2023 Subject: Extension of the Agreement Between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin Commissioner Watson Seconded By: Commissioner Motwani Motioned By: Recommendation Approve 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 for another term. Description of Recommendation to Council The fourth amendment to 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 would extend the term for an additional fiscal year to September 30, 2024. No other changes are contemplated in the fourth amendment. Rationale: The extension will allow the Urban Renewal Agency to move forward with its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC). The purpose of the URA/AEDC MOU is to assist with the disposition of Urban Renewal Agency property located at 920 E. 11th Street and 1100 E. 11th Street (Blocks 16 and 16). AEDC released the solicitation to identify a development partner to assist the URA with redevelopment of these blocks on August 22, 2023. Vote For: Chair Escobar, Vice Chair Pierce, Commissioner Watson, Commissioner Motwani, Commissioner Tetey, Commissioner Skidmore Against: N/A Abstain: N/A Absent: Commissioner Hawkins Attest: Chair Manuel Escobar 1 of 1
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 7, 2023 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD (SPECIAL CALLED MEETING) DRAFT MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2023 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell Pierce, Commissioner Kobla Tetey, Commissioner Amit Motwani, Commissioner Tam Hawkins, and Commissioner Jacqueline Watson (arrived at 6:12p.m.) were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Danielle Skidmore. Board Members Absent/off the dais: None. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s May 22, 2023, meeting. The minutes from the meeting of June 12, 2023, were approved on Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Watson was off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS Update and discussion regarding the appointment of the seventh commissioner to the URB (Vice Chair Pierce) Chair Escobar spoke. 1 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 7, 2023 Discussion regarding the 2022-2023 Annual Internal Review and Report (Office of the City Clerk) Chair Escobar lead the discussion. Discussion regarding the extension of the license agreements for Block 18 (Vice Chair Pierce) Chair Escobar spoke. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Discussion and possible action related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation. And the approval of the final evaluation criteria for the future Request for Proposals (Theresa Alvarez, Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC) Anne Gatling Haynes presented. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, a motion was made to authorize categories and percentages listed. Approval of the evaluation criteria for the future Requests for Proposals (RFPs) was approved on a 7-0 vote. Chair Escobar called for a motion to authorize himself to work with AEDC to cause the release of the RFP. On Vice Chair Pierce’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s Second, the motion was approved on a 7-0 vote. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Manuel Escobar adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. without objection. 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 …
Fifth Sixth Amendment to DiverseArts License Agreement FIFTH SIXTH AMENDMENT TO LICENSING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND DIVERSEARTS This Fifth Sixth Amended Licensing Agreement (“Fourth Sixth Amendment”) is made and entered into between the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin (“Agency”), with offices located at 1000 East 11th Street, Ste 200, Austin, Travis County, Texas 78702, and DiverseArts Culture Works with offices located at 904 Juniper Street, Austin, Travis County, Texas 78702 (“Licensee”) (collectively referred to herein as “Parties” and individually as a “Party”). WHEREAS, Agency and Licensee entered into that certain License Agreement on the first day of November, 2018; and WHEREAS, the term of the First Amendment to the License Agreement expired on October 31, 2019; and WHEREAS, the term of the Second Amendment to the License Agreement expired on June 30, 2020; and WHEREAS, the term of the Third Amendment to the License Agreement expired on September 30, 2021; and WHEREAS, the term of the Fourth Amendment to the License Agreement expireds on September 30, 2022; and WHEREAS, the term of the Fifth Amendment to the License Agreement expires on September 30, 2023; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to extend the term of the License Agreement to September 30, 20243; and WHEREAS, the Agency’s Board of Commissioners approved this Fifth Sixth Amendment at a public meeting properly noticed in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on the [21st]15th day of [August], 20232; and WHEREAS, Licensee’s board of directors approved this SixthFifth Amendment on the ____ day of ______________, 20232. NOW THEREFOR IN CONSIDERATION OF the duties, obligations and covenants of the Parties, and other good and valuable consideration, Agency and Licensee agree that Section 2 (entitled “Term”) of the License Agreement is amended to read as follows: Page 1 of 3 Fifth Sixth Amendment to DiverseArts License Agreement TERM: The Agreement commences upon 1 November 2018 at 12:01am and ends on September 30, 20243 at 11:59pm (the “Term”) LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT THIS LICENSE IS REVOCABLE AND AGENCY MAY ON ANY DATE AND AT ANY TIME BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30, 20243, TERMINATE THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE AND LICENSEE SHALL VACATE PREMISES WITHIN THE TIME PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 7.B.ii. LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT THE AGENCY AND ITS CONSULTANTS MAY ACCESS THE PROPERTY AT ANY TIME FOR PURPOSES OF PREPARING FOR …
First Second Amendment to Capitoal View Arts License Agreement FIRST SECOND AMENDMENT TO LICENSING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND CAPITAL CAPITOL VIEW ARTS This First Second Amended Licensing Agreement (“Fourth Second Amendment”) is made and entered into between the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin (“Agency”), with offices located at 1000 East 11th Street, Ste 200, Austin, Travis County, Texas 78702, and Capital Capitol View Arts with offices located at 1881 Grove Blvd #1331, Austin, Travis County, Texas 78741 (“Licensee”) (collectively referred to herein as “Parties” and individually as a “Party”). WHEREAS, Agency and Licensee entered into that certain License Agreement on the 18th day of August, 2021; and WHEREAS, the term of the License Agreement will expired on September 30, 2022; and WHEREAS, the term of the First Amendment to the License Agreement expired on September 30, 2023; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to extend the term of the License Agreement to September 30, 20243; and WHEREAS, the Agency’s Board of Commissioners approved this First Second Amendment at a public meeting properly noticed in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on the [21st]19th day of September, 20232; and WHEREAS, Licensee’s board of directors approved this First Second Amendment on the ____ day of ______________, 20232. NOW THEREFOR IN CONSIDERATION OF the duties, obligations and covenants of the Parties, and other good and valuable consideration, Agency and Licensee agree that Section 2 (entitled “Term”) of the License Agreement is amended to read as follows: TERM: The Agreement commences upon August 19, 2021 at 12:01am and ends on September 30, 20243 at 11:59pm (the “Term”) LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT THIS LICENSE IS REVOCABLE AND AGENCY MAY ON ANY DATE AND AT ANY TIME BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30, 20243, TERMINATE THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE AND LICENSEE SHALL VACATE PREMISES WITHIN THE TIME PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 7.B.ii. LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT THE AGENCY AND ITS CONSULTANTS MAY ACCESS THE PROPERTY AT ANY TIME FOR PURPOSES OF PREPARING FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE SITE AND THAT SUCH ACCESS WILL BE COORDINATED WITH THE LICENSOR AND ITS CONSULTANTS TO MINIMIZE DISRUPTION TO BUSINESS OPERATIONS. Page 1 of 2 First Second Amendment to Capitoal View Arts License Agreement Except as expressly amended herein the License Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this First …
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT CONCERNING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EAST 11th AND 12th STREETS URBAN RENEWAL PLAN Effective Date: 1 October 2023 This Fourth Amendment to the Agreement Concerning Implementation of the East 11th _, and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan (‘Third Amendment”) executed on __ 2023 and effective as of the Effective Date is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, a Texas home-rule city and municipal corporation (the “City”), and the URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, a Texas Urban Renewal Agency (the “UR Agency”) (collectively referred to as the “Parties” and individually as “Party” in this Agreement.) Recitals Whereas, the Parties entered into the Agreement Concerning Implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan (“Agreement”) on or about November 19, 2019; Whereas, the Parties have subsequently entered into three amendments to the Agreement which have extended the term and amended the statement of work through September 30, 2023; Whereas, the Parties now desire to extend the Term of the Agreement for an additional fiscal year. NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Agreement is amended as follows: 1. Section 1.1(1) of the Agreement is stricken and replaced with the following: 1. Terms and Funding Amendments 1.1 Term. (1) This Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and end on 30 September 2024. Page 1 – Fourth Amendment to the Agreement Concerning Implementation of the 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan Miscellaneous 2. 3. The terms in the Agreement when used herein have the same meanings ascribed to such terms in the Agreement unless expressly defined otherwise herein. No other changes. Except as set forth in this Fourth Amendment, all terms and conditions of the Agreement remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Fourth Amendment effective upon the Effective Date first above stated. CITY: City of Austin, Texas _________________________________ By: Rosie Truelove Title: Director, Housing Department UR AGENCY: Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin _______________________________________ By: Manuel Escobar Title: Board Chair
1. 2. 3. SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS August 7, 2023 AT 6:30PM AUSTIN CITY HALL 301 W.2nd ST. ROOM 1101 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS 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 Gunjen Mittal, 512-972-6104, gunjen.mittal@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Miriam Dorantes, Chair Adrian De La Rosa Fang Fang Melissa Ortega, Vice Chair Aditi Joshi Rennison Lalgee AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Anjum Malik Adnan Suleiman The first 10 speakers signed up 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 COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING on 6/5/2023. Approve the minutes of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING on 10/3/2022. Approve the minutes of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING on 12/5/2022. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. Staff briefing by Rocio Villalobos regarding her job title and role with Austin immigrant communities. 5. Discussion on hosting a retreat for the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action on to pass a budget recommendation to City Council in support of Aztec Kids Code. Discussion and possible action on forming a budget workgroup. Discussion and possible action on conducting a Quality-of-Life Study on immigrant and Discussion and possible action to approve the endorsement of Community Investment refugee communities in Austin. budget. 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. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS, please contact Gunjen …
COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS (CoIA) Recommendation Number 20230328-013 RESOLUTION FROM THE COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS IN SUPPORT OF ACADEMIA CUAHTLI PROGRAMMING AND EXPANSION Date: June 22, 2023 Subject: RESOLUTION FROM THE COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS IN SUPPORT OF ACADEMIA CUAHTLI PROGRAMMING AND EXPANSION Motioned by: Commissioner Fang Fang Seconded By: Commissioner Aditi Joshi ______________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION: The Commission on Immigrant Affairs (CoIA) recommends that City Council members support and approve the Hispanic Quality of Life Resources Advisory Commissions FY 2023-2024 Budget Recommendation (20230328-013) for supporting largely immigrant, Spanish-speaking children and youth in Austin by increasing funding for culturally and linguistically diverse programs through an allocation of $550,000.00 for Academia Cuauhtli. DESCRIPTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: WHEREAS, since its founding in 2013, Academia Cuauhtli (founded by Nuestro Grupo, a community-based volunteer organization) was established at the ESB-MACC as a free Saturday culture and language revitalization academy for elementary school children and their parents, with a curriculum focused on Indigeneity, social justice, Tejano history, traditional arts, and danza Mexica and since July 2014, Academia Cuauhtli has served as an official educational enterprise partnered with the Austin Independent School District (AISD) and Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Culture Center (ESB-MACC); WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli, administered through a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Austin, Austin Independent School District (AISD), and Nuestro Grupo embraces and fulfills the Commission on Immigrant Affairs mission of collaborative engagement by advocating for educational equity and well-being for immigrant, first-generation, and low socioeconomic background AISD students in collaboration with the University of Texas at Austin; WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli fulfills its mission expressed as “to honor our communities' cultural heritage, foster social justice, and reclaim our collective identities in pursuit of educational freedom” by serving as a means for the comprehensive advancement of the students and their parents—via its strong partnership with students’ parents—by providing a supportive and uplifting learning environment, as well as for providing for the social, and economic needs, including the extensive COVID-related assistance extended to its participant Latino families during the pandemic in Austin, Texas; WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli fulfills its mission by enrolling from 2014-2023 over 800 AISD emergent bilingual students, trained over 250 Indigenous/Latinx public school teachers, hosted over 25 professional development workshops, initiated Cuauhtli’s Grow Your Own bilingual leadership development program for AISD teachers of color, and successfully implemented a research-university-community partnership between AISD, UT Austin’s College of Education Department of Educational Leadership and Policy …
2. SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD AUGUST 7, 2023, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/14026 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 *NOTE: The Urban Renewal Board no longer meets at the Street-Jones Building. Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. 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 Ruben Aleman, (512) 974-3125 or ruben.aleman@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Danielle Skidmore Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, 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 URB’s regular meeting on June 12, 2023 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Update and discussion regarding the appointment of the seventh commissioner to the URB (Vice Chair Pierce) 1 of 2 3. 4. 5. Discussion regarding the 2022-2023 Annual Internal Review and Report (Office of the City Clerk) Discussion regarding the extension of the license agreements for Block 18 (Vice Chair Pierce) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation. And the approval of the final evaluation criteria for the future Request for Proposals (Theresa Alvarez, Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC) 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 Courtney Banker at Housing and Planning Department, at (512) 974-3114, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Renewal Board, please contact Courtney Banker …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 7, 2023 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD (SPECIAL CALLED MEETING) MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2023 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell Pierce, Commissioner Kobla Tetey, Commissioner Amit Motwani, Commissioner Tam Hawkins, and Commissioner Jacqueline Watson (arrived at 6:12p.m.) were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Danielle Skidmore. Board Members Absent/off the dais: None. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s May 22, 2023, meeting. The minutes from the meeting of June 12, 2023, were approved on Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Watson was off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS Update and discussion regarding the appointment of the seventh commissioner to the URB (Vice Chair Pierce) Chair Escobar spoke. 1. 2. 1 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 7, 2023 Discussion regarding the 2022-2023 Annual Internal Review and Report (Office of the City Clerk) Chair Escobar lead the discussion. Discussion regarding the extension of the license agreements for Block 18 (Vice Chair Pierce) Chair Escobar spoke. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Discussion and possible action related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation. And the approval of the final evaluation criteria for the future Request for Proposals (Theresa Alvarez, Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC) Anne Gatling Haynes presented. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, a motion was made to authorize categories and percentages listed. Approval of the evaluation criteria for the future Requests for Proposals (RFPs) was approved on a 7-0 vote. Chair Escobar called for a motion to authorize himself to work with AEDC to cause the release of the RFP. On Vice Chair Pierce’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s Second, the motion was approved on a 7-0 vote. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Manuel Escobar adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. without objection. 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 …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 12, 2023 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:13 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Commissioner Jacqueline Watson, Commissioner Kobla Tetey, and Commissioner Danielle Skidmore were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None. Board Members Absent/off the dais: Vice Chair Pierce and Commissioner Motwani were absent. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s May 22, 2023, meeting. The minutes from the meeting of May 22, 2023, were approved on Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Tetey’s second, on a 4-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS Update and discussion regarding the appointment of the seventh commissioner to the URB (Chair Escobar). Chair Escobar spoke. 1. 2. 1 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 12, 2023 3. 4. Presentation by City of Austin Corridor Program Office regarding Our Future 35 – Austin’s I-35 Cap and Stitch Program (Michelle Marx, Austin Transportation and Public Works Department). Michelle Marx from Austin Transportation and Public Works Department presented. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, and the memorandum of understanding between the URA and AEDC, including discussion of potential asset management scope (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC). Anne Gatling Haynes presented. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Presentation and discussion related to urban renewal district precedents and approaches, and discussion of the future vision of the URB (Vice Chair Pierce) ADJOURNMENT Chair Manuel Escobar adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. without objection. 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 Courtney Banker at Housing and Planning Department, at (512) 974-3114, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Renewal Board, please contact Courtney Banker at (512) 974- 3114. After minutes have been approved, include the following statement before uploading to BCIC: The minutes were approved at the …
DRAFT Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2023 __________________Urban Renewal Board__________________ The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: The Board of Commissioners of the Urban Renewal Agency primary responsibility is to oversee 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. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. • Conducted election of URB Chair and Vice Chair to serve 2022-2023 term of office. • Approved request to the renew the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the Urban Renewal Plan for an additional year. • Continued participating in a working group to further examine next steps and criteria for the disposition of the URA owned property. • Reviewed and considered process for property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property. • Worked with Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) to prepare for the disposition of property owned by the Urban Renewal. • Approved request to the renew the license agreement with Diverse Arts for the use of Urban Renewal Agency owned property at 1106 E 11th Street. • Approved request to the renew the license agreement with Capitol View Arts for the use of Urban Renewal Agency owned property at 1100 E 11th Street. Annual Review and Work Plan 2022-2023 Page 2 • Solicited and considered input from the public on all activities. 2. Determine if the board’s actions throughout the year comply with the mission statement. All URB actions throughout the year complied with their mission statement. 3. List the board’s goals and objectives for the new calendar year. • Approve extension of the license agreement with Diverse Arts for the use of Urban Renewal Agency owned property at 1106 E. 11th Street. • Approve extension of the license agreement with Capitol View Arts for the use of Urban Renewal Agency owned property at 1100 E. 11th Street. • In conjunction with AEDC, finalize and recommend a request for proposal (RFP) to redevelop properties currently owned by the Urban Renewal Agency. • Recommend to City Council one or more proposals received …
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin August 7, 2023 Urban Renewal Board-Special Meeting Updated Pre Development Analysis Austin EDC 2 Block 16 & 18 Disposition- Detail of Development Team Selection Focus: Development Team & Vision/Approach Focus: Project Specifics/Finances Phase I Phase II RFP Registration and Release Evaluation Committee reviews proposals and selects a shortlist Evaluation Committee conducts interviews with shortlisted teams Shortlisted teams record short presentation for community feedback AEDC releases requirements and community feedback to shortlisted teams AEDC releases requirements and community feedback to shortlisted teams Urban Renewal Board votes on recommended team City Council votes on recommended team Aug-Oct 2023 Nov 2023 Nov 2023 Dec 2023 Jan 2023 Feb 2024 April 2024 May2024 3 Evaluation Committee Composition MOU: 4.c.i: The URA Designated Representative will designate the members of the evaluation committee for the review and scoring of responses. The evaluation committee shall consist of no more than six members comprised of: (A) three members of the URA board of directors (the "URB"); (B) two members recommended by the AEDC having transactional, technical and/or financial expertise relevant to the Project; and (C) one member of the general public representing the interests of the community in which the Project will be located. Stakeholder Working Group Proposal Invited representatives, based on experience/role and involvement • 11 Members • • Open seats: Nominations closed (welcomed through July 14) • Final Stakeholder Working Group approved by Urban Renewal Board 1 1 renter resident 2 1 owner resident 3 1 property owner 4 1 business owner 5 1 business renter 6 1 employee 7 1 neighborhood association rep 8 1 cultural/arts/music organization rep 9 1 local church rep 10 1 institution rep 11 Open 12 Open Stakeholder Committee Elects representative for Evaluation Committee Update: Nominations for August Meeting First Meeting: September Adjacent parcel owners would have dedicated access to the Developer, and could join Stakeholder Group: Key Goals—Final Drafting The Development will contribute directly to the District’s historic African American legacy by engaging residents, businesses, and community institutions within the historic Six Square Cultural District while catalyzing a contemporary and vibrant hub for arts, culture, business, and living that is open to all Austinites. The Development will achieve best practice in equitable development strategies by considering past inequities and the racial wealth gap experienced by underserved, under-represented, and marginalized individuals and groups in all …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE HYBRID MEETING FORMAT July 26th, 2023 at 6pm Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401/1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Committee may be participating by videoconference 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 Zach Baumer at (zach.baumer@austintexas.gov or 415-694-3111). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Kaiba White, Chair (Electric Utility Commission) Diana Wheeler, Vice Chair (Urban Transportation Commission) Charlotte Davis (Resource Mgmt. Commission) Haris Qureshi (Environmental Commission) Melissa Rothrock (Zero Waste Advisory Commission) Vacant (Community Development Commission) Vacant (Austin Travis County Food Policy Board) Chris Maxwell-Gaines (Water & Wastewater Commission) Kelsey Hitchingham (Economic Prosperity Commission) Lane Becker (Parks & Recreation Board) Jon Salinas (Design Commission) Vacant (City Council) Alice Woods (Planning Commission) Rodrigo Leal (Mayor’s Representative) Anna Scott (Mayor’s Representative) Heather Houser (Mayor’s Representative) Yureisly Suarez (Mayor’s Representative) Christopher Campbell (Mayor’s Representative) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/jsc 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. DISCUSSION 1. Parks and Recreation Department Land Management Plan Overview – Matt McCaw, Parks and Recreation Department. 2. Austin Civilian Conservation Corps Overview – Juan Espinoza, Parks and Recreation Department. 3. Austin Energy Support of Austin Climate Equity Plan Transportation Electrification Implementation Overview – Cameron Freberg, Austin Energy. 4. JSC Annual Report. 5. Updates from home commissions. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approval of minutes from the June 28th meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee. 7. Discussion and Possible Recommendation to Council on Proposal to demote the Office of Sustainability, Office of Resilience, Equity Office and Office of Civil Rights, as described in the draft FY 2023/2024 City of Austin Budget. 8. Discussion and Possible Recommendation to Council on Priority policy and program recommendations from JSC working groups on Austin Climate Equity Plan Implementation. 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. …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING July 26, 2023 MEETING MINUTES The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a hybrid meeting via videoconferencing and at PDC. Acting Chair Kaiba White called the Board Meeting to order at 6:13 pm. Board Members in Attendance in Person: Kaiba White, Haris Qureshi, Charlotte Davis, Jon Salinas, Larry Franklin, Rodrigo Leal Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Melissa Rothrock, Heather Houser, Anna Scott, Diana Wheeler, Christopher Campbell Board Members Absent: Kelsey Hitchingham, Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Yure Suarez Observing: Amy Noel (not yet completed oath) City Staff in Attendance: Zach Baumer, Rohan Lilauwala, Matt McCaw, Amanda Ross, Jodi, Juan Espinoza, Kerstin Johannson, Cameron Freberg, Christa McCarthy CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The speakers who registered in advance for public comment have three minutes each to address items on the agenda at this time. 6. Approval of minutes from the June 28th meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee. • Motion by Qureshi, seconded by Davis. Approved unanimously (11-0) 1. Parks and Recreation Department Land Management Plan Overview – Matt McCaw, Parks and Recreation Department • Leal: does $200/acre cost represent new costs? Where did this come from? • McCaw: study of comparable plans. Yes, new costs. Current 2 FTEs + 1 homelessness response coordinator, 75k operating budget. In the early phases of long-term project. • Qureshi: is there an ideal budgetary mount that should go to this? • McCaw: to fully fund this plan, $2 million • Qureshi: are there particular areas of vulnerability to wildfire? • McCaw: Generally well distributed, wildland-urban interface is everywhere. Fire behavior changes between woodland (in west) and grassland (in east). Woodland might be slower but more intense, grassland faster but less intense. Soil water availability – shallow soils in west contributes to vulnerability. • White: how much restoration is being done now vs 1000 acres a year target • McCaw: based on many treatments needed over time. Areas will need to be treated multiple times. 400 acres of restoration done in 2.5-3 years. • White: Are volunteers being used? • McCaw: Not as much as we can, beginning conversations with Parks foundation to collaborate on training and engagement with volunteers • White: Do Creekside lands fall into this plan? • McCaw: Riparian/aquatic areas are 5% of total. When streambank stabilization and engineering are involved, Watershed get involved. E.g. replaced a failing earthen dam in Onion Creek. Lots of collaboration with WPD. • Wheeler: What …
