EUC Report re Council Action January 22, 2024 Item 8 Items below recommended by EUC November 13; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. (11/30) Authorize negotiation and execution of two contracts for pole inspection and remediation services with Osmose Utilities Services Inc. d/b/a Osmose Utilities Services, Inc., and Constellation Energy Corporation d/b/a Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, each for up to six years, for a total amount not to exceed $12,000,000, divided between the contractors. (11/30) Authorize execution of a contract for hauling services for heavy electric utility equipment with H. Brown, Inc., for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,000,000. (11/30) Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for one-time preventive generator maintenance with Grid Solutions (US) LLC, in an amount not to exceed $1,650,000. (11/30) Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for forklift and boom services with MEI Rigging & Crating LLC, for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,300,000. (11/30) Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued service of the UPLAN network management and modeling software, support, and subscription services with LCG Consulting, to increase the amount by $520,000 and to extend the term by two years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,479,667. (11/30) Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for situational awareness and operational awareness visualization software maintenance, upgrades, and related services with Primate Technologies, Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,330,000. (11/30) Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Public Storage Orangeco Inc. for the installation of solar electric systems on 20 of its facilities in the Austin Energy service territory, in an amount not to exceed $388,776 and approve issuance of a five-year performance-based incentive to Public Storage Orangeco Inc., in a total amount not to exceed $1,024,185.28. (11/30) Approve issuance of a five-year performance-based incentive to Starwood Capital Group LLC for the installation of solar electric systems on its facilities located at 8310 North Capital of Texas Highway Southbound 2, Austin, Texas 78759 and 5707 Southwest Parkway 1, Austin, Texas 78735, in an amount not to exceed $770,089. (11/30) Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Westminster Presbyterian for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 3208 Exposition Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78703, in …
1. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD JANUARY 22, 2024, 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 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 called meeting on December 18, 2023. 1 of 2 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding the City Manager’s evaluation of the continued need for the URP and the URA, and the URB’s recommendation to Council (Chair Escobar) Discussion and possible action related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including the Request for Proposals process focused on the evaluation criteria and program requirements related to Phase Two of the Request for Proposals (Anne Gatling Haynes and Jose Lopez, AEDC) Discussion and possible action on amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the Urban Renewal Agency and Austin Economic Development Corporation to add the Project fee schedule as an exhibit in relation to the development of Blocks 16 & 18 (Anne Gatling Haynes and Jose Lopez, 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 with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 …
1. 2. URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING DRAFT MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2023 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 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 6:09p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Commissioners Kobla Tetey, Tam Hawkins, Jacqueline Watson and Amit Motwani were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Danielle Skidmore Board Members Absent/off the dais: Vice Chair Darrell Pierce PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the amended minutes of the URB’s regular meeting on October 16, 2023. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Tetey’s second the October 16, 2023, minutes were approved, on a 5-0-0 vote. Vice Chair Pierce and Commissioner Skidmore were off the dais. Approve the minutes of the URB’s regular meeting on November 13, 2023. On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second the November 13, 2023, minutes were approved, on a 5-0-0 vote. Vice Chair Pierce and Commissioner Skidmore were off the dais. 1 3. 4. 5. 6. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding the City Manager’s evaluation of the continued need for the URP and the URA, and the URB’s recommendation to Council (Chair Escobar) Mandy DeMayo and Chair Escobar updated the board. Discussion and possible action related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including the Request for Proposals process, and anticipated process related to Phase Two of the Request for Proposals (Anne Gatling Haynes and Jose Lopez, AEDC) Anne Gatling Haynes and Jose Lopez gave an update and suggested items be discussed in the Executive Session. EXECUTIVE SESSION Chair Escobar recessed the meeting at 6:15p.m. for an Executive Session regarding items 5 and 6. Commissioner Skidmore joined the meeting at 6:15pn. Commissioner Hawkins recused herself from items 5 and 6 due to a conflict of interest and left the dais. 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 with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Heath Eiland and Morgan Moss BMX Skate Park Graffiti Removal Project January 22, 2024 x x Heath Eiland and Morgan Moss BMX Skate Park Graffiti Removal Project Skate bowl before and after Graffiti being covered with a fresh coat of paint Heath Eiland and Morgan Moss BMX Skate Park Graffiti Removal Project Sloped surfaces before and after Slanted surfaces before and after Heath Eiland and Morgan Moss BMX Skate Park Graffiti Removal Project The project entailed the need of over 70 maintenance staff and a four-man contractor team to complete the task in the allotted time. Sonny Chandler, Stanley Dickey, Tommy Alexander, Dwight Crayton, Ascension Alonzo, Merrideth Jiles, Felix Padron, Virgil Saldivar, Zuri Filmore, Richard Kendziorski, Joe Diaz, Virgil Belk, Charles Vaclavik, Kerri Thompson, Loretta Adams, Paul Calderon, Irene Espinosa, Patrick Gamboa, Rico January, Chris Morales, Louis Ugalde, Alex Ximenez, Mitchell Soliz, Arturo Acosta, Shea Anderson, John Arzola, Jerry Brian, Davey Castro, Nolan Gall, Venny Garcia, Aaron Ginsel, Alfredo Gonzales, Mike James, Autry jones, Roger McCoy, Anthony McElroy, Robert Padron, Kris Rosales, Scott Velo, Darrell Dawson, Juan Garcia, Manuel Gonsales, Joe Gonzalez, Daniel Hermandez, Eric Maldonado, Albert Perez, Leo Rodriguez, Albert Sandoval, Joe Alcala, Matthew Berron, Dwight Carrington, Louis Coy, Timothy Espinosa, Ernest Garcia, Michael Hernandez Jr., Joshua Limon, Freddie Loehr, David Powell, Andrew Rodriguez, Paul Torrez, Christopher Trevino, Miguel Vences, Jason Villapando, Richard Mayberry, Manuel Liscano, Alexander Castillo, Nate Thayer, and Tony Moore Questions Thank You
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Equipment Upgrades to accommodate Redundant Power At PARD owned City of Austin Resilience Hubs Additional Information Additional Information Location Equipment Installation Completed Turner Roberts Multipurpose Room Dove Springs Recreation Center Gus Garcia Recreation Center Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center Dec 7 Dec 6 Dec 13 Jan 8 Montopolis Recreation Center Overdue: Supply Chain Issues Northwest Recreation Center Dec 19 Installed Docking Station at Turner Roberts Multipurpose Room Installed Transfer Switch Turner Roberts Recreation Center Installed Transfer Switch and Docking Station at Gus Garcia Recreation Center Training for Staff on Generator Docking and Operation at PARD Locations Cross-departmental Collaboration • Parks and Recreation Department • Office of Resilience • Building Services Department • Austin Energy • Homeland Security and Emergency Management • Development Services Department • Fleet Mobility Services • Homeless Strategy Office Contributors Kimberly McNeeley PARD • • George Freeman • Mark Vasquez • Baxter West • Russell Diggs • Billy James • Nathan Koehler • Randal Coy • • Clay Shelton • Devon Farber • Alyssa Tharrett • Liana Kallivoka • Steven Linett • Beatriz Guereca • David Crabb • Albert Homann • Severo Almeida Tamika Bateman Office of Resilience • Laura Patiño • Marc Coudert • Paula Camacho Homeland Security and Emergency Management • Ken Snipes • Aoife Longmore Building Services Department • Darrell Alexander • Don Pearson • Sara Sallam • Ahmad Nassar Austin Energy • Stephanie Grahn • Joan Wilhite • David Tomczyszyn • Marcus Riojas • Kalel Edwards, Jr. Development Services Department • • Todd Wilcox Jennifer Verhulst Fleet Mobility Services • Jennifer Walls • Rick Harland Homeless Strategy • David Gray Questions Additional Information Additional Information
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20240122-XXX Seconded By: Zilker Park Boat Rental Contract Extension Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends that Austin City Council authorize the negotiation and execution of the contract extension with Zilker Park Boat Rentals between February 2024 and February 2025. Rationale: This recommendation was referred to the Parks and Recreation Board by the Contracts and Concessions Committee at the January 19, 2024 meeting on Board Member Becker’s motion, Board Member Reed’s second on a 3-0 vote. Board Members Taylor and Villalobos absent. Vote For: Against: Abstain: Absent: Attest: 1 of 1
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Chapter 14 Ordinance Repeal and Replace REVISIONS Presented by: Kimberly McNeeley January 22, 2024 Kimberly McNeeley, Director, Parks and Recreation Department Revision Goals • Simplify- improve understandability • Incorporate Working Group Recommendations (Chapter 14) Chapter 14 Repeal and Replace REVISIONS • 14-1-51 Definitions removed Public Information Officer • 14-1-55 Naming and Renaming Policy • 14-1-55 (C) A public recreation area may not be renamed for a period of 25 years from the date the council approves a naming or renaming under this article unless council approves a resolution initiating a renaming of a public recreation area before the 25-year period ends. Chapter 14 Repeal and Replace REVISIONS • 14-1-57 (C) Community Engagement (3) (d) disaggregate engagement feedback to compare district-based feedback to total community feedback and consider racial, ethnic, gender, and economic disparities. • 14-1-57 (D) For a newly constructed public recreation area or park feature, the deadline to submit nominations must be at least 90 days before the date of the first community engagement activity. Previous Discussion Reminder • 14-1-52 APPLICABILITY AND INTENT (F) Unless the name is related to the Confederacy, a public recreation area or park feature with the same name for 50 or more years is considered an iconic park and is not subject to this article. Recommendation Make a recommendation to City Council to amend City Code relating to the naming or renaming facilities, features and properties that are part of the City’s park system Questions?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 14-1 (DEDICATION OF OR NAMING A PUBLIC FACILITY OR PROPERTY) RELATING TO NAMING AND RENAMING PUBLIC RECREATION AREAS AND FEATURES, AND RECOGNIZING CONTRIBUTIONS AT PUBLIC RECREATION AREAS AD FEATURES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. City Code Section 14-1-31 (Definitions) is amended to amend the definition of “Facility” to read: (1) FACILITY includes a City building, structure, or other facility directly used by the public but does not include [excluding] a police facility under Section 14-1- 35 (Procedure for Naming a Police Facility) or a public recreation area [park facility] under Article 5 [Section 14-1-36] (Naming or Renaming a Public Recreation Area and Park Features; and Recognizing Contributions at Public Recreation Areas and on Park Feature [Park Facility]). PART 2. City Code Sections 14-1-36 (Requirements for Naming or Renaming a Park Facility), 14-1-37 (Park Naming Policy), 14-1-38 (Procedure for Naming a Feature), and 14-1-39 (Procedure for Naming or Renaming a Facility) are repealed and replaced with a new Article 5 to read as follows: ARTICLE 5. NAMING AND RENAMING PUBLIC RECREATION AREAS AND PARK FEATURES; AND RECOGNIZING CONTRIBUTIONS AT PUBLIC RECREATION AREAS AND ON PARK FEATURES. § 14-1-51 DEFINITIONS. (A) In this article, (1) CONTRIBUTION means a culturally significant contribution, a valuable contribution, or creditable service; (2) CREDITABLE SERVICE means a minimum of 10 years dedicated either through employment, volunteerism, or advocacy to the benefit of the department or park system; (3) CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION means a community recognized aesthetic, historical, scientific, or social contribution that 1/16/2024 1:06 PM Chapter 14-1 Naming/Renaming Parks Page 1 of 8 COA Law Department 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 meaningfully impact the built environment, programmatic opportunities, sense of community, or positive advocacy for the department; (4) DEPARTMENT means the Parks and Recreation Department; (5) DIRECTOR means the director of the department; (6) LOCAL REFERENCE means a geographic feature, nature-based element, community, cultural or historical reference that is found in proximity to a public recreation area; (7) NOMINEE means an individual, an entity, …
January 22, 2024. Urban Renewal Board 1/22/2024 1 Request for Proposal (RFP) Process initiating Phase II 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 May 2024 June 2024 Anticipated Schedule: Jan-June 2024 1/22/2024 2 • 2 Proposals Advancing to Phase 2 • National and Local Collaboration •Conceptual Vision and Project Team 1/22/2024 3 •Final Developer Selection Follows Phase 2 Proposing Team Vision: Austin Revitalization Authority (ARA), Legacy Real Estate Developers 1/22/2024 4 Proposing Team : ARA / Legacy Please see team’s full presentation, below is only a brief selection BLOCK 16 BLOCK 18 1/22/2024 5 Please see team’s full presentation, below is only a brief selection BLOCK 18 Perspective view from courtyard BLOCK 18 Perspective view from Juniper and Waller St Proposing Team : ARA / Legacy 1/22/2024 6 Proposing Team Vision: Servitas/Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation aka: Pleasant Hill Collaborative 1/22/2024 7 Proposing Team : Pleasant Hill Collaborative Please see team’s full presentation, above is only a brief selection BLOCK 16 BLOCK 18 1/22/2024 8 Please see team’s full presentation, below is only a brief selection BLOCK 16 Adjacent to the Austin African American Culture and Heritage Facility BLOCK 18 Perspective along Juniper St 1/22/2024 9 9 Program Distribution Analysis by Hayat Brown PHC 16 1 PHC 18 2 131,509 195,984 ARA/ Legacy 16 ARA/Legacy 18 188,626 171,357 Total Project Residential Multifamily GSF Townhome GSF Retail Food-based Retail Affordable Retail/Working Spaces Community Uses* Cultural Venue(s) Office Parking Other 108,023 0 0 6,942 0 0 0 0 0 16,544 33,386 17,374 0 6,542 0 0 27,084 13,451 86,615 11,532 TOTAL 327,493 141,409 17,374 0 13,484 0 0 27,084 13,451 86,615 28,076 102,3473 7,140 5,703 2,729 0 0 0 9,680 61,027 0 56,6884 0 1,552 4,228 0 0 27,457 18,659 62,773 0 TOTAL 359,983 159,035 7,140 7,255 6,957 0 0 27,457 28,339 123,800 0 Inconsistencies between appendix data above & proposal: 1 Proposal = 105,138 GSF-Multifamily; 5,932 GSF-Retail; 1,010 GSF-Office; 4,000 GSF-Other 2 Proposal = 0 GSF-Food-based Retail; …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20240122-4 January 22, 2024 Seconded By: Holly Reed Zilker Park Boat Rental Contract Extension Date: Subject: Motioned By: Lane Becker Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends that Austin City Council authorize the negotiation and execution of the contract extension with Zilker Park Boat Rentals between February 2024 and February 2025. Rationale: This recommendation was referred to the Parks and Recreation Board by the Contracts and Concessions Committee at the January 19, 2024 meeting on Board Member Becker’s motion, Board Member Reed’s second on a 3-0 vote. Board Members Taylor and Villalobos absent. Vote The motion to recommend that Austin City Council authorize the negotiation and execution of the contract extension with Zilker Park Boat Rentals between February 2024 and February 2025 was approved on Board Member Becker’s motion, Board Member Reed’s second on a 10-0 vote. Board Member Orme absent. For: Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Kathryn Flowers, Jannifer Franklin, Julie Hayes, Lisa Hugman, Nicole Merritt, Holly Reed, Kim Taylor, Pedro Villalobos. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Shelby Orme. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Parks and Recreation Department. 1 of 1
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20240122-6 January 22, 2024 Bull Creek Greenbelt Temporary Staging Area Date: Subject: Motioned By: Jennifer Franklin Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends that Austin City Council approve a Temporary Staging Area, not to exceed 540 Calendar days on parkland located at Upper Bull Creek Greenbelt (8020 Spicewood Springs Rd) Total Mitigation is $70,652. Vote Seconded By: Julie Hayes The motion to recommend that Austin City Council approve a Temporary Staging Area, not to exceed 540 Calendar days on parkland located at Upper Bull Creek Greenbelt (8020 Spicewood Springs Rd) Total Mitigation is $70,652 was approved on Board Member Franklin’s motion, Board Member Hayes’ second on a 8-0 vote. Board Members Hugman and Reed abstaining. Board Member Orme absent. For: Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Kathryn Flowers, Jannifer Franklin, Julie Hayes, Nicole Merritt, Kim Taylor, Pedro Villalobos. Against: None. Abstain: Lisa Hugman, Holly Reed. Absent: Shelby Orme. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Parks and Recreation Department. 1 of 1
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20240122-7 January 22, 2024 The Trail Conservancy Holly Project Date: Subject: Motioned By: Nicole Merritt Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends that Austin City Council approve the negotiation and execution of a Parkland Improvement and Maintenance Agreement with The Trail Conservancy for the Holly Project. Vote Seconded By: Julie Hayes The motion to recommend to Austin City Council to approve the negotiation and execution of a Parkland Improvement and Maintenance Agreement with The Trail Conservancy for the Holly Project was approved on Board Member Merritt’s motion, Board Member Hayes’ second on an 8-0 vote. Board Members Hugman and Reed abstaining. Board Member Orme absent. For: Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Kathryn Flowers, Jannifer Franklin, Julie Hayes, Nicole Merritt, Kim Taylor, Pedro Villalobos. Against: None. Abstain: Lisa Hugman, Holly Reed. Absent: Shelby Orme. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Parks and Recreation Department. 1 of 1
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20240122-8 January 22, 2024 Local Standards of Care Date: Subject: Motioned By: Stephanie Bazan Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends that Austin City Council approve the renewal of the Local Standards of Care for the City Parks and Recreation Department's Youth Recreation Programs (20230413-055). Vote Seconded By: Kim Taylor The motion to recommend to Austin City Council to approve the renewal of the Local Standards of Care for the City Parks and Recreation Department's Youth Recreation Programs (20230413-055) was approved on Board Member Bazan’s motion, Board Member Taylor’s second on a 10-0 vote. Board Member Orme absent. Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Kathryn Flowers, Jannifer Franklin, Julie Hayes, Lisa Hugman, Nicole Merritt, Holly Reed, Kim Taylor, Pedro Villalobos. For: Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Shelby Orme. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Parks and Recreation Department. 1 of 1
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD DIRECTOR’S UPDATE DATE: January 2024 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS: Onion Creek Metropolitan Park All Abilities Project: The first community meeting took place on January 18th at 6:30 p.m. This initial meeting introduced the project and sought ideas and inspiration from the community. In addition, community members interested in more in-depth conversations can participate in a small group decision during the week of January 29th. The different interests and topics include mobility, hearing, vision, autism spectrum disorder and other sensory needs, and intellectual or developmental disabilities. Space is limited for these meetings, and interested people are encouraged to register for the particular interest meeting. Registration link Project webpage District 2 Bolm District Park Vision Plan Community Engagement Round #2 Virtual Meeting: The Department will be hosting the second community meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, February 13th at 6:00 p.m. Project team members will present design concepts around themes developed through feedback and responses to the first community survey. This will also mark the launch of the second community survey. Additional project information, including a link to register for the meeting and dates for community pop- ups, can be found at the project’s website. Project Webpage District 3 Bolm District Park 1 PLANNING UPDATES: All Abilities Playground at Onion Creek Metropolitan Park: The Parks and Recreation Department (Department) has teamed with Austin Parks Foundation and their consultant team, TBG Partners and Cultural Strategies, to design and develop an all abilities playground at Onion Creek Metropolitan Park in alignment with the 2015 Vision Plan. The purpose of the project is to create a destination playground to serve residents of all ages and abilities. Much work has already been done to identify important stakeholders, establish a technical advisory board, and draft a community engagement plan and schedule. The first round of community engagement kicked off with a virtual meeting on January 18th. This meeting will be followed by a survey, six small group discussions with those the playground intends to serve directly, and four in-person tabling events. Two additional rounds of similar community engagement efforts are expected to be completed by July 2024, when the schematic phase of the historic project will begin. District 2 https://www.austintexas.gov/Onion-Creek-All-Abilities Current conditions at Onion Creek Metro Park 2 Parkland Acquisition: On January 18th, Council approved the filing of eminent domain proceedings to acquire approximately 11 acres for public parkland at 12000 S. IH 35, Austin, …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2024 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2024, 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 6:05 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Commissioners Kobla Tetey, Jacqueline Watson and Amit Motwani were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Danielle Skidmore attended remotely. Commissioner Hawkins logged into the meeting at 6:47pm, recused herself and left the dais due to a potential conflict of interest on items 5 and 6. Vice Chair Pierce joined the meeting at 7:05pm. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioners Darrell Pierce and Tam Hawkins PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the amended minutes of the URB’s regular meeting on December 18, 2023. On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Tetey’s second, the December 18, 2023, minutes were approved, on a 5-0-0 vote. Vice Chair Pierce and Commissioner Hawkins were off the dais. 1. 1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding the City Manager’s evaluation of the continued need for the URP and the URA, and the URB’s recommendation to Council (Chair Escobar) Mandy DeMayo gave the update and relayed that a memorandum is currently under review before going to Council. Discussion and possible action related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including the Request for Proposals process focused on the evaluation criteria and program requirements related to Phase Two of the Request for Proposals (Anne Gatling Haynes and Jose Lopez, AEDC) Anne Gatling Haynes and Jose Lopez gave the update. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, the URB voted to authorize Chair Escobar as the Designated Representative to authorize and approve the final form of the Phase Two Request for Proposals prior to its release. Commissioner Pierce was off the dais; Commissioner Hawkins recused herself and was off the dais. Discussion and possible action on amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the Urban Renewal Agency and Austin Economic Development Corporation to add the Project fee schedule as an exhibit in relation to the development of Blocks 16 & 18 (Anne Gatling Haynes and Jose Lopez, AEDC) Anne Gatling Haynes gave the update. Chair Escobar recessed the meeting …
