Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin October 17, 2022 Urban Renewal Board Urban District Precedents ▪ Urban Renewal Statute-Structure ▪ District Goals & Purposes ▪ District Structure Precedents ▪ Discussion Any consideration of district or neighborhood work starts with a broader discussion about purpose, activities, then governance and capacity/sustainability. The following presentation is meant to be a springboard for discussion, and is not a recommendation for future district structure. Austin EDC 2 Urban Renewal Statute ▪ Under Chapter 374, of the Texas Local Government Code, the City carries out Urban Renewal activities through an Urban Renewal Agency (URA). ▪ Created December 7, 1959 , 11 Modifications ▪ 6 urban renewal areas were created – 4 terminated Jan 1, 2005 ▪ Remaining plans: ▪ East 11th - 12th Streets ▪ University East Project - Non-active plan. ▪ Plan expires December 31, 2028, with an evaluation in December 2024 to determine if the Plan should remain in effect. ▪ Urban Renewal Statute and powers are a ‘tool’ in the toolbox for revitalization Austin EDC 3 Urban Renewal Statute The Urban Renewal Agency (URA) powers are defined in Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code. ▪A municipality may exercise urban renewal project powers through a board or through municipal officers selected by the governing body of the municipality by resolution. The municipality may exercise those powers through an urban renewal agency created under this subchapter if the governing body by resolution determines that the creation of an urban renewal agency is in the public interest. An urban renewal agency created under this subchapter may exercise all the urban renewal project powers of the municipality. Austin EDC 4 Urban Renewal Statute The Urban Renewal Agency (URA) powers are defined in Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code. State law authorizes the URA to: ▪ prepare property under its control for sale or transfer; ▪ conduct preliminary surveys to determine if undertaking an urban renewal project is feasible; ▪ conduct urban renewal projects described in an urban renewal plan; and ▪ develop, test, and report methods and techniques for the prevention of slums and urban blight and conduct demonstrations and other activities in connection with those methods and techniques, and apply for, accept, and use federal grants made for those purposes. Austin EDC 5 Urban Renewal Statute As defined in Chapter 374 of …
From: Hartnett, Lauren To: Banker, Courtney Subject: URB update on 11th & 12th NCCD Date: Monday, September 19, 2022 2:47:59 PM Attachments: image001.png On Sept. 15, Council approved 3rd reading of the 12th street NCCD and the Urban Renewal Plan. CM Harper-Madison’s motion was to pass the Urban Renewal Board’s recommendation with changes requested by OCEAN (reinstate all existing uses currently permitted by the NCCD), and conditional use for cocktail lounge limited to 3500 sf. The inclusion of conditional use for cocktail lounge was in response to community feedback the District 1 office received from residents and stakeholders involved with the African American Cultural Heritage District. For a conditional use permit, a property owner must first submit a site plan to staff detailing what they propose to do – and then they have to take that site plan to the planning commission where the community can weigh in. The commission can then add any number of conditions – or can even outright reject it. In the event the neighborhood doesn’t agree with Planning Commission’s decision, they have the opportunity to appeal to council. It is a full public process, with multiple checkpoints – and CM Harper-Madison felt this approach struck the right balance between protecting our neighborhoods from potential nuisances while also allowing the flexibility to support the AACHD’s goals and create walkable neighborhoods with amenities for all residents. Council received testimony from residents both in support and against permitting conditional use for cocktail lounge within the NCCD. In order to further strike a balance with the broad range of opinions expressed at Council, CM Harper-Madison worked with staff to introduce an amendment that further limited conditional use for cocktail lounge to only one permit every 200’. This limited the possibility of the number of potential permits to about 10. However, given the churches on the street, there is only one potential site that could receive a CUP for Cocktail Lounge without Council also granting a waive, so while CM Harper-Madison kept the door open for the possibility to open an establishment that would require a cocktail lounge use permit, it would still be a challenging, multi-step process for a new bar or indoor live music venue to open on 12th Street. The majority of the individuals who testified in opposition to CUP for Cocktail Lounge raised concerns regarding enforcement issues with existing establishments. In response, the District 1 office …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT 2023 MEETING SCHEDULE Date: Third Monday of the month (unless specified by the Board) Location: Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Time: Dr. 6:00 p.m. January 9, 2023 (2nd Monday) February 13, 2023 (2nd Monday) March 20, 2023 April 17, 2023 May 22, 2023 June 12, 2023 (2nd Monday) July 17, 2023 August 21, 2023 September 18, 2023 October 16, 2023 November 20, 2023 December 18, 2023
MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION October 17, 2022 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe 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 by 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. To register contact Robin Otto, at Robin.Otto@austinenergy.com or via phone at 512-322-6254. AGENDA Members: Marty Hopkins, Chair Dave Tuttle, Vice Chair Marshall Bowen Randy Chapman Cary Ferchill Karen Hadden Makenna Jonker Cyrus Reed Kay Trostle Vacant Vacant CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular meeting on September 12, 2022. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS 2. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a multi-term cooperative contract with SHI-GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS Inc, to provide Novell SUSE software maintenance and support for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $495,000. 3. Recommend approving issuance of a five-year production-based incentive (PBI) to Paloma Ridge Owner, LLC, for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 13620 N FM 620 Rd, Austin, TX 78717, in an amount not to exceed $2,041,981. 4. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract with Texas AirSystems, LLC for modular heat exchanger skids, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $25,000,000. 5. Recommend authorizing an amendment to a contract with Motorola Solutions Inc to provide support hosting services and related adjuncts and interfaces for the existing Customer Service Request System utilized by Austin 3-1-1 Citywide Information Center, to increase the amount by $2,500,000 and to extend the term by up to five years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $5,000,000. 6. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract with Thielsch Engineering Inc. for power production maintenance, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000. 7. Recommend authorizing negotiation …
Item 12 Electric Utility Commission 2023 Meeting Schedule The Electric Utility Commission meets monthly on the second Monday of the month, unless otherwise determined by the Commission. If the regular meeting day conflicts with a holiday, the meeting will be held on the following Monday. Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. in the Shudde Fath Conference Room at Austin Energy HQ, 4815 Mueller Blvd. Changes to the above regarding date, time or location will be noted on meeting agendas. MEETING DATES January 9, 2023 February 13, 2023 March 21, 2022 April 10, 2023 May 8, 2023 June 12, 2022 July 10, 2023 August 14, 2023 September 11, 2023 October 16, 2023 November 13, 2023 CANCELLED DATES March 13, 2023* October 9, 2023** December 11, 2023*** *AISD/UT/etc. Spring Break **Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day ***No subsequent Council Meetings in Dec
EUC Report re Council Action October 17, 2022 Item 13 Items below recommended by EUC August 8; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. 9. (9/15) Recommend authorizing an amendment to a contract with Altec Industrial Inc., to provide customized utility vehicles, to increase the amount by $3,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $33,500,000. 10. (9/15) Recommend authorizing an amendment to a cooperative contract with CDW LLC dba SIRIUS COMPUTER SOLUTIONS, INC. providing Palo Alto Network products, maintenance and support services, to increase the amount by $1,814,950, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $7,871,350. Items below recommended by EUC September 12; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. 2. (9/29) Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract with iDefender, LLC for license agreement, maintenance, and other services to support North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection compliance reporting, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $1,277,000. 3. (9/29) Recommend authorizing award of a contract with Hi-Tech Industrial Services, LLC, to provide commercial surface preparation and protective coatings, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $2,400,000. 4. (9/29) Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Altec Inc. to provide customized utility vehicles, for up to 10 years for a total contract amount not to exceed $65,520,903. 5. (9/29) Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with SMS LLC DBA Security Management to provide inspection, maintenance, small project installations and hosting of the Austin Energy Security systems, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $20,000,000. 6. (9/29) Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of contracts with terms of up to 15 years for capacity and energy with certain Austin Energy customers with on-site backup generation as part of a Resiliency-as-a-Service (RaaS) pilot program, for an aggregate contracted capacity of up to 25 megawatts and estimated annual contracted amount of $3,375,000. 7. (9/29) Recommend approving a resolution finding that the property located at 2201 Grove Boulevard, Austin, Texas, is not essential to the maintenance and continued operation of the electric utility, that it is advisable to sell such property, and that such sale will not prevent the City from complying with the conditions of any revenue bond covenants. 9. (10/13) Recommend authorizing amendments to contracts for polyvinyl chloride conduit and accessories with Texas Electric …
Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term cooperative contract with SHI-Government Solutions Inc. to provide Novell SUSE software maintenance and support for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $495,000. (Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C, Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $165,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Multiple contractors within this cooperative purchasing program were reviewed for these goods and services. The Financial Services Department has determined this contractor best meets the needs of the department to provide the goods and services required at the nest value for the City. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Chu Hull, at 512-978-1919 or Chu.Hull@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 17, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract is to provide Novell SUSE software licensing, including maintenance and support for Austin Energy. This contract will facilitate the upgrade, renewal, and consolidation of Austin Energy’s Novell SUSE portfolio. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is an enterprise-class Linux operating system that allows multiple applications to be run on a single server. These applications running on SUSE based virtual machines are designed to handle mission-critical workloads in the data center. Some of the applications include the Utility Contact Center, Meter Data Management System, Customer Care and Billing, and Maximo, Austin Energy’s work order system. The Texas Association of School Boards Inc. (BuyBoard) cooperative establishes competitively bid contracts that can be utilized by the State and other government agencies through a cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements save taxpayer dollars by leveraging Texas’s volume-buying power to drive down costs on hundreds of contracts through a streamlined cooperative purchasing program. This contractor is a HUB-certified small business. Contract Detail: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 TOTAL ..Strategic Outcome(s) Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All. Length of Term 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 3 yrs. Contract Authorization $165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $495,000 …
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION October 17, 2022 at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, City Council Chambers 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the ARTS COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than Noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Jesús Pantel at jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-9315. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, Monica Maldonado, Michelle Polgar, Amy Mok, Rick Van Dyke AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on September 19, 2022. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report regarding the path ahead by Chair Zisman Discussion of the Art in Public Places Liaison Report by Commissioner Gray Discussion of the Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee by Austin Economic Development Corporation Board Member Carl Settles Discussion of the Downtown Commission by Commissioner Mok Presentation by Melissa Ayala and Donald Miller of Waterloo Greenway on Creek Show STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager Staff briefing regarding the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager, and Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager Staff briefing regarding the Thrive review panelists by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor and Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve Thrive review panelists Establish a selection committee to recruit/appoint new Art in Public Places Panel members Approve 2023 Arts Commission meeting schedule 12. WORKING GROUP UPDATES leaders of from Equity Working Group with Community Arts the Update BIPOC/LGBTQIA/Disabilities Community/Women with Commissioners Gray, Maldonado, Polgar, Zisman, and community members Update from Joint Working Group for Joint Cultural Committee with Commissioners Polgar (chair) and working group members from the Quality …
AEDC Urban Renewal District Planning Urban Renewal Board 17 October 2022 1 Community Engagement AGENDA /01 /02 /03 Program Mix Pre-development Financial & Feasibility Analysis 2 Framing the Study The Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) has been engaged by the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin to facilitate real estate transaction support on key parcels within the Urban Renewal District. The work builds on many years of engagement and planning efforts (2012, 2019 and recent Urban Renewal Plan/NCCD alignment work). The work in the next few months, leading up to a Request for Proposals for development, is intended to be informed by prior material developed, and focusing the conversation around the implementation and market feasible options that would provide an effective road map to potential developers of the property. 3 Community Engagement 4 Community Engagement 3 Community Conversations – Sept 28-Oct 2 126 engaged (+ visitors) Community Engagement 3 Community Conversations – Sept 28-Oct 2 200+ dots! Community Engagement Predevelopment Community Meeting Thursday November 3 4-730 PM Friday November 4 Virtual at 12 noon This will be a presentation of preliminary diagrams to demonstrate how built form/proposed uses, and potential financing would come together on these blocks. We will discuss issues of character, urban design and other criteria to be included in the future Request for Proposals. Please email anne@austinedc.org if you would like to be notified of all meetings directly or have input to share. Community Engagement Update/Summary of Process to Urban Renewal Board November 14, 2022 Updated Scenarios: Massing & Financial Analysis Draft RFP Criteria All updates will be posted http://www.austinedc.org/blocks-16-18 Program Mix 9 Site Context 10 11th Street Current Program 11th Street Current Program Program Mix Scenarios are designed to test multiple variables and review prioritization of potential site components. Each scenario represents spatial variations based on a different set of imposed site constraints. Final program mix will be determined by developer, based on response to community criteria in the request for proposal. Pre-development Financial & Feasibility Analysis 14 Pre-development Financial & Feasibility Analysis 15 Pre-development Financial & Feasibility Analysis – Program Mix / Scenarios Scenario A Residential – Townhomes Commercial – Retail / Office Workspace / Cultural Scenario B Residential – Workforce (50%) / Market Rate (50%) Commercial – Retail / Cultural Scenario C Residential – Affordable (Avg. 60% AMI) Commercial – Retail …
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Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Laura Odegaard Cultural Investment Program Manager Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department October 17, 2022 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – September 2022 Total HOT Collections for FY22 = $134,772,191 • Total HOT September Collection of $320,065 • Year to date is 193% above budget of $69,773,408 • 126% above Current Year Estimate of $107,273,710 To compare:Total HOT Collections in FY21 were $54,395,101 Cultural Arts September 2022 = $30,566 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 HOT Cultural Arts Fund – FY22 Original Approved Budget for FY22 was: $6,660,189 HOT Cultural Arts Fund in the bank: $12,870,914 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3 Questions? C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 4
Cultural Arts Funding Update ARTS COMMISSION OCTOBER 17, 2022 Cultural Funding Review – Final Report https://www.austintexas.gov/department/cultural-funding Next steps 1-2 Months AAC + Community Big Picture Framework 3+ meetings 1-2 Months Arts Commission: Review & Voting Council Memo/Briefing We are here! 6 Weeks Thrive Application live Workshops Technical Assistance Working Group Approval Launch Guidelines Pre-Launch Contracting 3 Weeks AAC Guidelines Presentation (4/18) Revised Drafts Public (4/19) Feedback Form (4/19 - 5/10) Alignment with MED/HTD 2-3 Months Website/Portal Integration Community Navigators Panel Recruit/Equity Training 3 Months Evaluation/ Panels Council Approval Contracting Holistic Funding Ecosystem Nexus Nurture new and emerging applicants by funding creative public projects developed through community activation and/or collaboration. Elevate Creative and administrative expenses of cultural producers that amplify equity and prioritize inclusive programming. Thrive Focused investment to sustain and grow arts organizations that are deeply rooted in, and reflective of Austin’s diverse cultures. Thrive Details Online https://www.austintexas.gov/thrive Thrive Application Questions Please note: •Application Preview is on the Thrive website. •The Portal System does NOT auto-save. •Please draft your answers prior to filling out application! Thrive Assistance Open Office Hours: Every Tuesday from 10 – Noon (Zoom or In Person) Watch Awareness Workshop Recordings in English or Spanish Technical Application Assistance: Brandy Davidson with Austin Revitalization Authority bdavidson@austinrev.org or 512-469-1705. Hours: Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Contact staff anytime: culturalarts@austintexas.gov or 512-974-7700 Thrive Awareness Sessions Virtual In-Person •Wednesday, October 12th, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. •Thursday, October 27th, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. •Monday, November 7th, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. •Drop-In Help Days (Zoom + In person @ Ben White): • Friday, November 18th from 9 am – 6 pm • Monday, November 21st from 9am – 4pm •Saturday, October 22nd from 1-2pm at the Asian American Cultural Center •Sunday, October 23rd from 1-2 pm at KMFA •Wednesday, October 26th from 6-7pm at Victory Grill with the East Austin Creative Coalition (EACC) •Tuesday, November 1st from 6-7 pm with Latinos in Architecture (AIA Austin) •Thursday, November 3rd from 6-7pm at the Austin Public, Austin Film Society •Saturday/Sunday, November 19th/20th from 12 – 3pm at the African American Cultural Heritage Facility HOT Cultural Arts Fund: $12,870,914 Total HOT Budget - $12,870,914 Line Item Reserves (10%) Thrive Elevate (arts/culture 501cs) Elevate (non-arts/culture 501cs) Nexus Tempo Salaries UNESCO Media Arts Designation Zach Maintenance Marketing & Tourism PARD – Artist Access Adjustments & 3rd Party Fees Dollar Amount $1,287,091 …
Panelists Portland, OR Ursula Barton Removing barriers for a diversity of voices to be present in decision making, leadership, and access to resources has been my main focus since 2016 when I was a founding member of NTX LVL, a fem identifying lead activism group that threw art centered events to raise money for BIPOC lead non-profits focused on building equity by centering the voices and needs of the BIPOC community. Working within this group for 2.5 years taught me a lot about my roll in the organization, as well as in the community. As an able bodied cis white woman, I learned that building equity is a call to action, to continuously examine my own biases, access, and recourses that I have as a result of a system that has been built to benefit me, and to intentionally use my time and privilege to meaningfully and authentically help in the dismantling of systems of white supremacy, ableism, sexism, and discrimination. I understand equity as not giving the same to everyone, but creating opportunities that specifically seeks to rebalance the generations of blocked access to important resources and power, and to make certain to consider the context of this compounded effect on marginalized communities when building a team, offering support, and working to build a more just system to replace the unjust one we currently operate in. NXT LVL dissolved in 2018, so I expanded my storefront and gallery space, Jailbreak Studios, to build on our mission, centering marginalized voices in Portland's art scene. It's an honor to work with 40+ artists from underrepresented communities, supporting and providing space for them to tell their own stories through their art. I think America needs to be better at listening to marginalized voices, centering their experiences, and sharing access and power with a diversity of backgrounds to effectively build equity within any system. Ilyana Bocanegra Illyana Bocanegra (they/them) is a filmmaker and designer living in Austin with 7+ years of visual communication design in TV/Film, print media, and web applications; Technical expertise in producing, directing, and making creative content for individuals, brands, small businesses, and non-profits. My connection to equity begins with my identity as a Mexican-American artist, educator, and organizer. I understand the complicated nature of our current power structures and how they affect people like me. I've participated in panel conversations for Austin Design Week where my creative partners and …
Thrive Review Panelist Update ARTS COMMISSION OCTOBER 17, 2022 Panel Recruitment: July 7th – Sept 30th Learn more, Apply, Share: https://bit.ly/3OlqgBq Note: to be considered for the Thrive Panel, please apply by September 30th Panel Training Paid Training ($300) Multi-lingual; Videos and pdfs Three modules: ◦ Equity and Unconscious bias (including an Austin context and guided discussion) ◦ Panel Expectations, Program Guidelines, Rubrics, Cultural Tourism requirements ◦ Technical Training for using the portal system to score applications Application assignments after training Panel Composition + Selection Panels will include: Selection Process: • A mix of local and out of town panelists (including community members) • A mix of arts administrators and practicing arts professionals • A mix of artistic discipline expertise • Equity expertise • Community-based artistic practice expertise • Non-profit expertise • 1+ month before close of an application, staff will select a minimum of 15 potential panelists per panel • Secondary form (detailed experience, availability) • All panels will have an odd number of panelists • 7-9 candidates must be available on the day-of meeting(s) Thrive Panel Operations Operations: applicants • Public can watch the "day-of" panels • There will be no interaction between panelists and • Panelists will be paid for training, reviewing applications, meeting days • There will be one multidisciplinary panel Thrive Panel Details Thrive – 7-9 Panelists • One multidisciplinary panel will review all Thrive applications • The panel will review and score applications prior to panel meeting(s) • The ~50 top scoring applications will be reviewed/discussed during the panel meeting • Panelists have the option to make a passion plea for an applicant (not top scoring) they feel has merit to be discussed at the virtual panel meeting • Panelists will be paid for training ($300), reviewing/scoring applications ($300), and up to 3 meeting days ($300/day) Thrive Panel Review Details Plan A – 59 or fewer Thrive Applications Plan B – 60 or more Thrive Applications • 7 Panelists; 2 Alternates • All 9 complete training • All 9 will score applications • 7 Panelists attend Meeting days to discuss • Alternates are on call for the Meeting dates • 3 Readers to review and score ALL answers to “Key Constituencies” question • Top 50 Scores move to full Panel Total Applicants + Demographics Female Male Non-Binary PNA Asian Black Hispanic Multi Pacific Islander PNA Not Listed White LGBTQIA+ Disability 233 Total Applicants 70 …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 17, 2022 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022, 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: Manuel Escobar (Chair), Nathaniel Bradford, Amit Motwani, and Jacqueline Watson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: N/A Board Members Absent/off the dais: Vice Chair Darrell Pierce, Commissioner Skidmore, and Commissioner Tetey were absent. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No members of the public signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s September 19, 2022, meeting. The minutes from the meeting of September 19, 2022, were approved on Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, on a 4-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including engagement to date and preliminary program scenarios/ preliminary financial analysis (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and consultants) Anne Gatling-Haynes presented. 1 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 17, 2022 Presentation and discussion related to urban renewal district precedents and approaches, and discussion of the future vision of the URB (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and Chair Escobar) This item was postponed until the next meeting. Update of licensee use of property covered by the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capitol View Arts (Vice Chair Pierce, Clifford Gillard, Capitol View Arts) This item was postponed until the next meeting. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding Council action on the E. 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs), and the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) (Chair Escobar) Chair Escobar led the discussion; no further action was taken. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair (Clerk’s Office) Commissioner Motwani moved to continue with the existing slate of Commissioner Escobar as Chair and Commissioner Pierce as Vice Chair. Commissioner Watson seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0, on the condition that Commissioner Pierce is still willing to serve as Vice Chair. Staff will verify with Commissioner Pierce before the next meeting. Discussion and possible action related to the 2023 regular URB meeting schedule (Clerk’s Office) On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, the 2023 URB meeting …
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022 The Electric Utility Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, October 17, 2022, at 4815 Mueller Blvd in Austin, Texas. Chair Hopkins called the Electric Utility Commission Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Marty Hopkins, Chair; Dave Tuttle, Vice Chair; Cary Ferchill; Makenna Jonker; Marshall Bowen; Randy Chapman; Cyrus Reed Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kay Trostle PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were 5 speakers. 1. Bill Oakey - spoke about the Base Rate proposal 2. Lanetta Cooper – spoke about the Base Rate proposal, representing 2WR 3. Dale Bulla – spoke about electric school buses and vehicle to grid technology 4. Ashley Fisher - spoke about the Base Rate proposal, representing Solar and Storage Coalition 5. Gene Cherry –spoke about concerns related to the Value of Solar program APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on September 12, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of 09/12/2022 were approved on Commissioner Chapman’s motion, Commissioner Reed’s second on a (8-0) vote with Commissioner Hadden absent and two vacancies. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS The motion to approve recommendations 2-10 were approved on Commissioner Ferchill’s motion, Commissioner Reed’s second on a (8-0) vote with Commissioner Hadden absent, and two vacancies. 1 2. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a multi-term cooperative contract with SHI-GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS Inc, to provide Novell SUSE software maintenance and support for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $495,000. 3. Recommend approving issuance of a five-year production-based incentive (PBI) to Paloma Ridge Owner, LLC, for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 13620 N FM 620 Rd, Austin, TX 78717, in an amount not to exceed $2,041,981. 4. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract with Texas AirSystems, LLC for modular heat exchanger skids, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $25,000,000. 5. Recommend authorizing an amendment to a contract with Motorola Solutions Inc to provide support hosting services and related adjuncts and interfaces for the existing Customer Service Request System utilized by Austin 3-1-1 Citywide Information Center, to increase the amount by $2,500,000 and to extend the term by up to five years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $5,000,000. 6. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract …
ARTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES October 17, 2022 ARTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES October 17, 2022 The Arts Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on October 17, 2022, at Austin City Hall, Board & Commissions Room at 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Acting Chair Barnes called the Arts Commission Meeting to order at 6:04 PM Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Brett Barnes, Acia Gray, Monica Maldonado Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Celina Zisman - Chair, Lulu Flores, Michelle Polgar PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Hector Ordaz spoke on the Thrive program. Sylvia Orozco spoke about HOT funds. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on September 19, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of September 19, 2022 were approved on Commissioner Polgar’s motion, Commissioner Maldonado second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Garza, Mok, and Schmalbach absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report regarding the path ahead by Chair Zisman Skipped agenda item. Discussion of the Art in Public Places Liaison Report by Commissioner Gray No report as there was no Art in Public Places panel meeting. Discussion of the Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee by Austin Economic Development Corporation Board Member Carl Settles A presentation was made by Board Member Settles. Discussion of the Downtown Commission by Commissioner Mok No report was made. Presentation by Melissa Ayala and Donald Miller of Waterloo Greenway on Creek Show A presentation on Waterloo Greenway and Creek Show was made by Melissa Ayala and Donald Miller. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ARTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES October 17, 2022 STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager The presentation was made by Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager in the Economic Development Department. Staff briefing regarding the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager, and Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager The presentation was made by Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager, and Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager, in the Economic Development Department Staff briefing regarding the Thrive review panelists by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor and Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager The presentation was made by Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager in the Economic Development Department and Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve Thrive review panelists The motion to approve Thrive review panelists was approved …
REGULAR MEETING of the MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, October 14, 2022, 5:30 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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 comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is liaison at for Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov remote participation. To register, email the board required The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Jonathan Franks, Chair Emily Shryock, Vice Chair Diana Anzaldua Taurean Burt Kathryn Broadwater Vacant CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Joey Gidseg Diane Kearns-Osterweil Robin Orlowski Jennifer S. Powell Deborah Trejo AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities June 10, 2022, Regular meeting. 19, 2022, Special meeting. 2. Approval of the minutes from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities August STAFF BRIEFINGS AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS 3. Staff briefing regard an update on Office of Civil Rights Support (Pantoja/Alexander) 4. Staff update on Minutes (Pantoja/Alexander) 5. Staff briefing on internal and external communication within the Commission (OCR) DISCUSSION ITEMS Committee. 6. Discussion and possible presentation from Jeremy Garza about Joint Inclusion 7. Presentation by Small & Minority Business Resources to discuss the Certification, Compliance, Resources Overview and 2022 Disparity Study 8. Discussion on the services that Danny G. McBeth Recreation Center provides to the Austin community and how they can serve the commission's mission and goals. (Trejo/Franks) DISCUISSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. Discussion and possible creation/appointment of working group for the Joint Inclusion Committee. 10. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to require certified ASL interpreters to be dispatched onsite with deaf survivors. 11. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation on the Downtown Commission's position on the use of scooters in the downtown areas and its impact on people with disabilities. 12. Discussion and possible action regarding a media request for the Commission’s feedback on the improvement of safety of people with mobility impairments. 13. Discussion and action to vote on the 2023 Commission meeting schedule. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the …
