§ § § § § § § CITY OF AUSTIN ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION Complaint No. 20230714 Daniel Llanes Complainant v. Jose Velasquez Velásquez Respondent ORDER ON PRELIMINARY HEARING I. PROCEDURAL HISTORY On July 14, 2023, Daniel Llanes (“Complainant”) submitted to the Austin City Clerk (“City Clerk”) a Sworn Complaint (“the Complaint”) against Jose Velásquez (“Respondent”). On July 14, 2023, the City Clerk sent a copy of the Complaint and a notice of filing to the City Attorney, the Chair of the Ethics Review Commission (“the Commission”), Complainant, and Respondent. The Complaint alleged that Respondent violated Section 2-7-72(E)(Reports), which deals with information required for disclosure in required Statements of Financial Information (“SFI”). On August 23, 2023, the Commission conducted a Preliminary Hearing. During the hearing, Respondent’s counsel admitted that three of the four violations cited in the complaint (as set out in Counts 1, 2, and 4) had occurred and that corrected SFIs had been filed. The Commission determined based on those admissions and the available record that the violations set out in Counts 1, 2, and 4 had occurred, and also found that reasonable grounds did not exist to believe that a violation of Austin City Code had occurred with respect to Count 3 of The Commission further determined that a letter of admonition be issued to the City of Austin Ethics Review Commission ORDER ON PRELIMINARY HEARING – PAGE 1 the complaint. Respondent. The agenda for the August 23, 2023 meeting of the Commission and Preliminary Hearing in this matter was timely posted by August 18, 2023. The Preliminary Hearing was properly noticed in accordance with Chapter 2-7 of the City Code and the Texas Open Meetings Act. The Commission has jurisdiction over Chapter 2-7-72 of the City Code (Reports). 1. Counsel for the Complainant and Respondent appeared at the hearing and made statements II. FINDINGS OF FACT 2. Complainant’s counsel provided documentary evidence attached to his complaint as well as for purposes of the hearing. Respondent’s counsel submitted a written response for 3. During the hearing, Complainant’s counsel reiterated the evidence attached to his under oath. purposes of the hearing. complaint. 4. During the hearing, Respondent’s counsel referred to the written response provided for purposes of the hearing and described corrective measures taken by Respondent. III. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 1. Respondent agreed to three of the four violations cited in the complaint (as set out in Counts 1, …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY AUGUST 23, 2023 @ 1:30 PM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER; CONFERENCE ROOM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 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 rick.arzola@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ron Buys(R. Alter); Alan Schumann-Chair(Watson); Ben Abzug(Velasquez); Aubrey Brasfield-V Chair(Fuentes) A.J Juraska(Pool); Gary Wilks(Kelly); Jim Rumbo(Alter) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approve the Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from May 24, 2023 2. Presentation by Austin Health Dept. on Legionellosis Prevention in Commercial APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS Healthcare Facilities. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. 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 Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
24 UPC Code Ammendment Mechanical and Plumbing Board meeting, June 27, 0930 Permitting Development Center APH Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance presentation Goal: Improving timing of flushing prior to occupancy Legionella prevention Legionella Overview • Legionella bacteria are found naturally in freshwater environments, like lakes and streams. The bacteria can become a health concern when they grow and spread in human-made building water systems like • Showerheads and sink faucets • Cooling towers (structures that contain water and a fan as part of centralized air cooling systems for buildings or industrial processes) • Hot tubs • Decorative fountains and water features • Hot water tanks and heaters • Large, complex plumbing systems • About 1 in 3 cases (35%) are due to changes in water quality from reasons 3 external to the building itself Legionella in biofilm… ▪ Biofilm is often associated with Legionella in plumbing systems. Biofilm is a slimy coating that is formed as microbes attach to underwater surfaces (e.g., the inside of a pipe). Biofilm can form in valves, fittings, and on pipe walls, feeding Legionella. ▪ Legionella overgrowth can also be caused by plumbing system replacement and repairs, water temperatures between 68°-122°F, water pressure drops, boil water notices, water main breaks, water stagnation, and increased sediment 4 Legionella Symptoms (you have to breathe it in) • Symptoms can include: • Cough • Shortness of breath • Fever • Muscle aches • Headaches • Legionnaires’ disease can also be associated with other symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, and confusion. Symptoms usually begin 2 to 14 days after being exposed to the bacteria, but it can take longer • Legionnaires’ disease is deadly for about 10% of people who get it. 5 Issue: Water stagnation leads to Legionella overgrowth • Recently a healthcare facility had brown water when connected early April. • “Prior to use” flush done >4 months ago • Water service lines installed last June 2022 • Common issue in new hospital construction especially when water does not get turned on in timely manner and no timed flushing protocols in place • Corrosion of pipes leads to biofilm growth • Many Legionella outbreaks in hospitals are related to new construction • What is current Austin standard? • Can we improve? Click to edit footer style 6 Travis County Case Counts 7 Uniform Plumbing Code- no timing for flushing https://www.iapmo.org/publications/read-uniform-codes-online/ 609.10 Disinfection of Potable Water System New or …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Tuesday August 22 @ 9:30 AM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 rick.arzola@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Joseph Bowie (Vela); Robert Thornton-V Chair (Alter, R); Alex Ramirez (Kelly), Kyle Smith (Pool), Bobbi Joe Foster (Ellis) Bill Harris(Alter), Robert Butler(Watson), Robert Cooper(Fuentes), Ramon Perez(Velasquez) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: 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- 1. Approve the Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from June 27, 2023 DISCUSSION 2. Reclaim water use at Single Family Residential sites. 3. Water saving calculator appendix in the Uniform Plumbing Code 4. Appendix L in the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code DISCUSSION AND ACTION 5. Mechanical and Plumbing Board Elections FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. 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 Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information of the Mechanical and Plumbing Board, please contact Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417
BOARD MEETING August 22, 2022 Mechanical and Plumbing Board APPROVED MINUTES The Mechanical and Plumbing Board convened in a Regular Called Meeting on August 22, 2023. Meeting took place at the Permit Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive. Vice Chairman Thornton, called the Meeting to order at 9:37 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: William Harris, Robert Thornton, Kyle Smith, Joe Bowie, Robert Butler, Alex Ramirez, and Joe Cooper Absent members: Bobbi Jo Foster and Roman Perez Staff Members in Attendance: Chad Watson (DSD), Tony Hernandez (DSD) Charlie Ablanedo (DSD), Eric Reynolds (AWU), Kevin Kluge (AWU), Robert Stefani (AWU), Shwertha Pandurangi (AWU) and Katherine Jashinski (AWU). GENERAL CITIZEN COMMUNICATION- John Mata of IAPMO spoke on behalf of discussion item 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1.The minutes from the June 27th, 2023 meeting was approved as written. Board member Cooper made a motion to approve the minutes, board member Harris second the motion. Motion pass 6-0. Board member Foster and Perez were absent. Board member Ramirez entered after the minutes were approved. DISCUSSION ITMES 2. Reclaim Water use at Single Family Residential Sites. – Shwertha Pandurangi and Katherine Jashinski with Austin water provided a presentation on reclaimed water in Single Family (SF) residential buildings. Austin Water Utility (AWU) is currently developing a policy with guidance and implementation for steps on indoor uses on SF homes but requires coordination with Development Services (DSD) with ongoing education, outreach with the site development and along with the design and plumbing inspections as to what DSD will inspect up to. Currently reclaim water is being serviced by 182 commercial properties which include parks, grocery stores and the airport. There are additional 320 or more planned for reclaim water. Implemented in 2015, reclaim water are being used for Commercial and multifamily development, primarily being used for irrigation, cooling, toilet flushing and other significant uses. With SF lots, currently there would be no prohibition on using reclaimed water for irrigation but developing a plan and policy for indoor uses is still ongoing as concerns of public health and safety and the build-out as time goes forward. Possible year of having to access reclaim water lines for SF lots could be in 2070. 3. Water saving calculator appendix in UPC- Robert Stefani with Austin Water (AWU) notes that a water saving calculator is a pipe downsizing water allowance. Noted as appendix M, peak demand water calculator which allows the …
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 …
