405 Colorado 1001 Congress Ave., Ste. 250 Aus(cid:415)n, Texas 7(cid:1012)701 512-212-4114 405 Colorado - Street View 1001 Congress Ave., Ste. 250 Aus(cid:415)n, Texas 7(cid:1012)701 512-212-4114 405 Colorado - Ameni(cid:415)es Level 1001 Congress Ave., Ste. 250 Aus(cid:415)n, Texas 7(cid:1012)701 512-212-4114 SOUTH NORTH BUILDING ELEVATIONS JUNE 14, 2016 405 COLORADO STREET
WEST EAST BUILDING ELEVATIONS JUNE 14, 2016 405 COLORADO STREET EAST - WEST NORTH - SOUTH BUILDING SECTIONS JUNE 14, 2016 405 COLORADO STREET FRANK RESTAURANT PARKING ACCESS T E E R T S O D A R O L O C t n e m h c a o c n E r y p o n a C ” 0 - ’ 5 CONCIERGE/ SECURITY DESK LOBBY 3,373 SF RETAIL 3,010 SF SHUTTLE ELEVATORS LOADING AREA Y E L L A C L B U P I Canopy Encroachment 1,265 SF 8’-0” Canopy Encroachment 5’-0” Canopy Encroachment WEST 4TH STREET SCALE: 1/32”=1’-0” SITE PLAN SUBMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET MAY17, 2016 PROPERTY LINE MECH. FIRE/ SERVICE MEN WOMEN TELECOM. ELEC. JANITOR OFFICE 18,841 GSF 5’-0” West Encroachment 5’-0” East Encroachment 5’-0” Max. South Encroachment MAX. ENCROACHMENT AREA 1,088 GSF LEVEL 19 GREATEST CANTILEVER SITE PLAN SUBMISSION SCALE: 1/32”=1’-0” 405 COLORADO STREET MAY17, 2016 L24 L23 L22 L21 L20 L19 L18 L17 L16 L15 L14 SKY LOBBY P12 P11 P10 P9 P8 P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 M L24 L23 L22 L21 L20 L19 L18 L17 L16 L15 L14 SKY LOBBY P12 P11 P10 P9 P8 P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 M SITE PLAN SUBMISSION SCALE: 1/64”=1’-0” 405 COLORADO STREET MAY17, 2016 LOBBY PLAN JUNE 14, 2016 405 COLORADO STREET EAST - WEST STREET SECTION COLORADO STEET PLAN JUNE 14, 2016 405 COLORADO STREET EAST - WEST STREET SECTION COLORADO STEET PLAN JUNE 14, 2016 405 COLORADO STREET NORTH- SOUTH STREET SECTION 4TH STEET PLAN JUNE 14, 2016 405 COLORADO STREET NORTH- SOUTH STREET SECTION 4TH STEET PLAN JUNE 14, 2016 405 COLORADO STREET (cid:29)(cid:16)(cid:2)(cid:4) (cid:1)(cid:14)(cid:17)(cid:5)(cid:3) (cid:29)(cid:16)(cid:2)(cid:4) (cid:1)(cid:2)(cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:5)(cid:6)(cid:2)(cid:7)(cid:8)(cid:9)(cid:10)(cid:10)(cid:11) (cid:12)(cid:2)(cid:13)(cid:14)(cid:5)(cid:10)(cid:15)(cid:16)(cid:2) (cid:23)(cid:15)(cid:22)(cid:24)(cid:7)(cid:21)(cid:22) (cid:27)(cid:5)(cid:25)(cid:2)(cid:7)(cid:1)(cid:14)(cid:9)(cid:3)(cid:17)(cid:26)(cid:2) (cid:1)(cid:14)(cid:17)(cid:5)(cid:3) (cid:18)(cid:2)(cid:6)(cid:19)(cid:17)(cid:20)(cid:5)(cid:6)(cid:17)(cid:16)(cid:7)(cid:21)(cid:22) (cid:28)(cid:6)(cid:6)(cid:15)(cid:24)(cid:17)(cid:20)(cid:14)(cid:7)(cid:1)(cid:14)(cid:9)(cid:3)(cid:17)(cid:26)(cid:2) (cid:23)(cid:17)(cid:3)(cid:25)(cid:5)(cid:20)(cid:26)(cid:7)(cid:18)(cid:17)(cid:20)(cid:17)(cid:26)(cid:2)(cid:3) (cid:23)(cid:17)(cid:3)(cid:25)(cid:5)(cid:20)(cid:26)(cid:7)(cid:1)(cid:19)(cid:15)(cid:14)(cid:14)(cid:16)(cid:2)(cid:13) GARAGE LEVEL - ENTRY JUNE 14, 2016 405 COLORADO STREET SOUTH ELEVATION 4TH STEET PLAN JUNE 14, 2016 405 COLORADO STREET WEST ELEVATION COLORADO STEET PLAN JUNE 14, 2016 405 COLORADO STREET BIKE RACKS LIGHT POLE CONCRETE DRIVEWAY CONCRETE SIDEWALK FACING BENCHES STREET TREE (SHUMARD RED OAK) IN IRON TREE GRATE EXISTING SCULPTURE CONCRETE PAVERS (OLD TOWN BLEND) CONCRETE PAVERS (GRAY CITY STONE) LIGHT POLE RECYCLING CAN TRASH CAN FACING BENCHES CONCRETE PAVERS (OLD TOWN BLEND) BIKE RACKS CAFE TABLES LIGHT POLE BUILT-IN BAR/WALL STONE PAVERS CONCRETE PAVERS (ANTIQUE TERRA COTTA) AT-GRADE PLANT BED STREET TREE (CEDAR ELM) IN HIDDEN PAVER GRATE 1,239 SF 405 COLORADO : SITE RENDERING WITH …
OWNER Brandywine Realty Trust 111 Congress Avenue Suite 3000 Austin, TX 78701 ARCHITECT Duda|Paine Architects, LLP 333 Liggett Street Durham, NC 27701 CIVIL ENGINEER Bury 221 West Sixth Street Suite 600 Austin, TX 78701 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Coleman and Associates 9890 Silver Mountain Dr Austin, Texas 78737 STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Brockette/Davis/Drake Terrace Building One 2600 Via Fortune Drive, Ste. 320 Austin, Texas 78746 MEP ENGINEER Blum Consulting Engineers 8144 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 200 Dallas, Texas 75231 Design Development 06/28/2016 Project: 21510.00 FOR REVIEW PURPOSES ONLY 405 Colorado 405 COLORADO ST AUSTIN, TX 78701 : M P 2 4 : 2 5 8 6 1 0 2 / 8 2 / 6 Location Plan Not to Scale Engineering Office Engineer Shop +481.70 Janitor Supply Elev. Elev. UP UP Service Lobby +481.70 UP UP Mail Room BUILDING +481.70 Parking Shuttles COLEMAN & A S S O C I A T E S Landscape Architecture Environmental Design 9890 Silver Mountain Drive Austin, Texas 78737 Ph: 512-476-2090 F: 512-476-2099 1926 Cambria San Antonio, Texas 78258 Ph: 210-492-4550 F: 210-492-9930 9511 Modesto Ave. NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87122 Ph: 505-433-3426 P:\21510- 405 Colorado\03-DRAWINGS\B- REVIT\02- Families\01 - Title Blocks\AN_Titleblock_DPAStandard30x42-DudaPaine_Logo_Vertical-8362607.jpg OWNER Brandywine Realty Trust 111 Congress Avenue Suite 3000 Austin, TX 78701 ARCHITECT Duda|Paine Architects, LLP 333 Liggett Street Durham, NC 27701 CIVIL ENGINEER Bury 221 West Sixth Street Suite 600 Austin, TX 78701 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Coleman and Associates 9890 Silver Mountain Dr Austin, Texas 78737 STRUCTURAL ENGINEER BrocketteDavisDrake Terrace Building One 2600 Via Fortune Drive, Ste. 320 Austin, Texas 78746 MEP ENGINEER Blum Consulting Engineers 8144 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 200 Dallas, Texas 75231 FOR REVIEW PURPOSES ONLY l o d a r o o C 5 0 4 t e e r t S o d a o o C 5 0 4 r l This document is the product and exclusive property of DudaPaine Architects, LLP. Neither the document nor the information it contains may be copied, disclosed to others or used in connection with any work or project other than the specific project for which they have been prepared and developed without the written consent of DudaPaine Architects, LLP. © Copyright 2015 Duda/Paine Architects, LLP MARK DATE DESCRIPTION ISSUE DATE: PROJECT NUMBER: 28 June, 2016 21510.00 Hardscape Plan Design Development L1 Engineering Office Engineer Shop +481.70 Janitor Supply Elev. Elev. UP UP Service Lobby +481.70 UP UP Mail Room Y E L L A …
405 Colorado Design CommissionMeeting Austin, Texas 04-24-2017 Project Team • Brandywine Realty Trust • Land Use Solutions, LLC • Duda|Paine Architects, LLC • Coleman and Associates • Stantec DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 Request • Design Commission review for substantial compliance with Urban Design Guidelines • Density Bonus: 13:1 FAR • Staff Approved Great Streets • 2-star Austin Energy Green Building (LEED Silver) DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 Proposed Project Density Bonus Request: CBD Zoning FAR: Maximum FAR: Requested FAR: 8:1 25:1 13:1 DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 Project Overview Surface parking lot – 18,439 sf Existing: Proposed: Office: 230,000 sf Details: DESIGN COMMISSION Restaurant: 3,665 sf 25 levels • 13 levels of office, restaurant and amenities • 1 sky lobby • 1 ground floor restaurant • 11 levels ofparking • 1 level mezzanine 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 City Context - Property Location DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 City Context - Property Location DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 City Context – Small Site SMALL SITE 18,439 SF Coffee DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 Existing Conditions LOOKING WEST ON 4TH STREET DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 Existing Conditions LOOKING EAST ON 4TH STREET DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 Existing Conditions LOOKING NORTH ON 4TH STREET DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 City Context – Capitol View Corridor DOWNTOWN WAREHOUSE DISTRICT DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 City Context DOWNTOWN WAREHOUSE DISTRICT DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 C i t y C o n t e x t - Downtown Plan CORE/WATERFRONT DISTRICT DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 City Context - Warehouse District DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 City Context AREA AMENITIES DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 Support - Downtown Plan • Office and Restaurant: • • Promote ground-level retail and restaurant uses along particular Downtown streets. Provide incentives for Downtown office and employment uses. • Parking Available to Public: • Public parking facility is the third-highest scoring need for the Core/Waterfront District. • Warehouse District and 2nd Street District need more parking, particularly at night, per the Walker Study. DESIGN COMMISSION 405 COLORADO STREET APRIL 24, 2017 Public Outreach • Downtown Austin Alliance • Downtown Austin NeighborhoodAssociation • 6ixth …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Site Plan and Building Permit Case Managers FROM: Gregory I. Guernsey, AICP, Director of Planning, Planning and Zoning Department DATE: June 19, 2015 RE: Density Bonus for 5th & West multifamily development, SP-2013-0454C, Expected address: 718 West 5th Street, Austin, TX 78701 final FAR calculations and contributions to affordable housing and other community benefits. This memorandum grants approval for modifications to the 5th & West development (the Project) subject to the stated conditions and requirements as of the date listed above. This memorandum also summarizes the requirements that must be met for the above mentioned project to be granted the entitlements listed below through the Downtown Density Bonus Program as described in City Code section 25-2-586. The entitlements described below are associated only with the Project as described in the attached documents and site plan No. SP-2013-0454C and cannot be transferred to a different project. If an applicant proposes a different project on the same site and seeks to use a Density Bonus, the applicant must re-apply for the Downtown Density Bonus Program using the rules in effect at the time of application. The entitlements granted herein do not run with the land. A Certificate of Occupancy shall not be granted for this Project until all requirements below are met. This memorandum shall be attached to all site plan applications and building permit applications and the following note shall be placed in AMANDA and on the cover of all site plan applications and building permit applications: “A Certificate of Occupancy shall not be granted for this Project until all requirements specified in the memos re: Density Bonus for 5th & West Multifamily Development dated June 19, 2015 are met.” Staff shall verify that all requirements have been met before issuing a certificate of occupancy by checking with Jorge Rousselin of the Urban Design Division, Planning and Development Review Department, at jorge.rousselin@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2975. Requirements to be fulfilled before a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) may be granted for this Project: 1. Fees to be paid: Total Development Bonus Fee of $484,031.10 to be paid to the City of Austin and deposited into the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development (NHCD) Office’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund. This fee will be received in person or by mail at the NHCD offices Page 1 of 3 located at 1000 E. 11th Street, 2nd …
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Austin Design Commission Date: To: Subject: May 22, 2017 City of Austin Staff Review of 405 Colorado for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines Applicant: Michelle Haussmann (Land Use Solutions) DC Action: The motion to approve the working group letter, which states that the project as presented does not substantially comply with the Urban Design Guidelines, was made by S. Franco; second by E. Tani- guchi. The motion passed on a unanimous vote of [8-0]. A. Coleman recused; D. Carroll not present. David Carroll, Chair The project location is 401-405 Colorado Street. Bart Whatley, Vice Chair Aan Coleman Beau Frail Samuel Franco Martha Gonzalez Katie Halloran Conor Kenny Melissa Henao-Robledo Existing zoning for the project is CBD. The project design includes office, retail uses and public parking. The lot area is 0.42 acres (18,439 sq ft), and the total proposed project area is 233,146 sq ft. The FAR for this project is 13:1, above the 8:1 maximum allowance for CBD zoning, so an increase in FAR of 5:1 is being requested. The proposed building height is 363 feet; essentially 13 stories of parking garage and 12 stories of office/retail. Per the Density Bonus Program ordinance, the applicant is required to provide streetscape improvements along all public street frontages consistent with the Great Streets Standards, and the applicant shall commit to a minimum of 2 star Green Building rating. The Mayor and City Council and the Planning & Development Review Director will determine appropriate bonus area in light of community benefits to be provided. Evan Taniguchi DESIGN COMMISSION COMMENTS REGARDING PROJECT’S COMPLIANCE WITH URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES Katie Mulholland, Executive Liaison Nichole Koerth, Staff Liaison 2. AREA WIDE GUIDELINES 1. Create dense development- 13 stories of parking and only 12 stories of habitable space is not increasing density as intended by the Urban Design Guidelines (UDG) of the Density Bonus Program. This section specifically encourages walkability and reduces reliance on cars. Less parking and more habitable space is preferred. The Working Group does not believe that this project complies with this section. Create mixed-use development- Only 19.5% of Ground Floor (street level) is mixed-use and only designed for one tenant. Only 1.94% of total building area is mixed-use. Buildings must Design Commission - 405 Colorado Page 1 of 3 have 25% or more of their floor area as a different use to comply. Parking is not considered a mixed-use in the …
Austin Parks and Recreation Presentation Lakeshore Planned Unit Development Amendment May 19, 2025 Robynne Heymans, Principal Planner Development Overview Existing Use: Office campus, residential Proposed Use: Mixed-use Activity Center with office, residential and hotel uses at Lakeshore Drive and Tinnin Ford Road PROJECT LOCATION 2 Development Overview Additional 2.336 acres Original 50.1 acres Original 2006 PUD restricted parkland dedication to $650/ residential unit for the original 50.1 acres. Currently features office campus and residential. Amendment in review adds a 2.336 acre tract, increases allowable height and modifies internal roads from grid pattern to match existing roads. 40’ to 120’ 60’ to 90’ 60’ to 90’ 60’ to 90’ 60’ to 90’ 60’ to 120’ 3 Amendment Details A 4 Parks and Open Space Plan The 2.336 acre tract is subject to the parkland dedication requirements in effect at the time of site development application. 100% Fees-in-lieu shall be required. Additionally: Applicant shall construct a 12’ trail along Willow Creek to accommodate additional proposed density. PARD currently supports this Planned Unit Development for superiority with respect to parkland dedication. 5 Parks and Recreation Board Consideration Approve a recommendation to Austin City Council that the Lakeshore PUD Amendment Development application is superior with respect to parkland dedication. 6
Austin Parks and Recreation Presentation 500 South Congress Planned Unit Development May 19, 2025 Robynne Heymans, Principal Planner Development Overview Existing Use: Multifamily 60 ft Proposed Use: Mixed-use Multifamily, Hotel, Office and Retail Max heights 650 ft and 500 ft PROJECT LOCATION 2 Development Overview PUD is 6.48 acres located at the intersection of W Riverside Dr and S Congress Ave Proposing 950 residential units, 225 hotel keys, 600,000 sq ft office and 155,000 sq ft retail, paseos and retail plazas OTC Fronting W Bouldin Creek in the South Central Waterfront District Adjacent to OTC and across the creek from the School for the Deaf W Riverside S Congress 3 South Central Waterfront Plans W Bouldin Creek Trail 4 Parks and Open Space Plan North South Connection: Connect east/west trail to Haywood ROW utilizing OTC property East West Connection: Connect OTC to S Congress ROW with 12’ wide trail in the outer half of the CWQZ Open Space: Dedicating 10% more open space than 20% Tier 2 requirement PARD currently supports this Planned Unit Development for superiority with respect to parkland dedication 5 Parks and Recreation Board Consideration Approve a recommendation to Austin City Council that the 500 S Congress PUD Development application is superior with respect to parkland dedication. 6
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION May 19, 2025, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 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 Varela at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Gina Houston - Chair, Acia Gray - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Heidi Schmalbach, Muna Hussaini, Celina Zisman, Faiza Kracheni, Sharron B Anderson, Nagavalli Medicharla 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 1. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on April 21, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Report of the Art in Public Places Liaison concerning actions taking during the May 5, 2025 meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Maldonado STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing regarding update on the Economic and Cultural District Framework Policy by Matthew Schmidt, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager 4. Staff briefing regarding update on the Govalle Cultural District by Donald Jackson, Business Process Consultant and Zac Traeger, Executive Director of The Museum of Human Achievement 5. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Matthew Schmidt, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager 6. Staff briefing regarding update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor and Candice Cooper, Interim Chief Administrative Officer 7. Staff briefing regarding an update on Art in Public Places by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Manager DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Action to Approve the Selection Process Recommendations for the Substandard Streets Art in Public Places Project – Johnny Morris Road and Ross Road Projects 9. Action to Approve the the Art in Public Places Panel’s process to select two new panel members, including review of applications submitted through June 8, 2025, and forwarding of …
Language Access at Austin Public Library Baylor Johnson, Public Information & Marketing Program Manager Presentation to Austin Library Commission, May 2025 Contains slides by Diania Miranda-Murillo, World Languages Selector Overview: • Language Access requirements and processes for City of Austin Departments • Unique situations and challenges for Austin Public Library • Programming in languages other than English. Language Access at City of Austin Language Access policy set forth in Administrative Bulletin Number 22-02 The City of Austin Communication and Public Information Office (CPIO), through its Language Access Program, oversees and coordinates all language access services for City departments. The program provides support, guidance, and assistance, staff training, as well as a wide range of resources. Services & Resources through CPIO • Supports all city departments in development and implementation of Department-specific Language Access Plans, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and policies, incl. CoA Language Access Policy and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 • Negotiates and contracts with vendors for interpretation and translation services. • Coordinates and leads quarterly meeting with department Language Access SPOCs. • Administers the “iSpeak Austin” live remote interpretation service • Collects and reports language access data iSpeak Austin Austin Public Library Language Access Plan • Last updated January 2023 (due for revision this year) • Sets forth Library’s goal and strategies around language access “The Library’s Goal is to provide meaningful access for customers to successfully use and benefit from Library information, programs, services, and materials.” Austin Public Library Language Access SPOC: Baylor Johnson, Public Info. & Mktg. Pgm. Mgr. Language Access at APL Language Service Interactions, By the Numbers: In the first 3 months of 2025, APL Staff reported: •2,061 Direct Service language interactions (communicating directly with a customer in a language other than English) •17 in-person interpretation interactions (staff or a contractor interpreting between an English and non-English speaker) •13 phone interpretation interactions (an interpreter over the phone, interpreting between an English-speaking employee and a non-English speaking customer, such as through the iSpeak Austin service) •1 video-based ASL interpretation The overwhelming majority of these interactions took place in Spanish, but other languages represented include ASL, Japanese, French, Portuguese, and Tamil The primary objective of the World Language Collection is to support and serve the informational needs of migrant groups, refugee communities, international students, second and subsequent generations to preserve the language, culture and identity of these communities. APL’s World Languages …
Alanna Graves Librarian III: Summer Experience Coordinator alanna.graves@austintexas.gov | 512-974-7311 Program features a summer learning challenge, prizes, and over 350 free events from June 7th - August 10th 2025 Summer Reading & Badge Challenge THIS SUMMER, WE CHALLENGE YOU TO READ, LEARN, AND EARN FREE PRIZES READ COMPLETE EARN 600 Minutes Learning Badges Free Prizes Learning badges are scaled for each age group: babies & toddlers, kids & tweens, teens, and adults HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE Online Paper Logs Available at APL Locations or PDF download at library.austintexas.gov/summer FREE PRIZES! FREE PRIZES! FREE PRIZES! QUESTIONS? OVER 350 SUMMER EVENTS Animal Visits Dance & Fitness Workshops Musical & Theatre Performances STEM & Coding Workshops Arts & Crafts Environmental Workshops Storytime s Trivia Nights library.austintexas.gov/events ...and more! Special thanks to our partners & presenters! T E R R E N C E T A P S
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD May 19, 2025, INTRODUCTORY GATHERING 5:00 pm, REGULAR MEETING 6:00 pm STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 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 Hunter Maples, (512) 974-3120 or hunter.maples@austintexas.gov. The Urban Renewal Board reserves the right to go into closed session to discuss any of the items on this agenda as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins INTRODUCTORY GATHERING AGENDA Conduct meet and greet with a possible quorum of the Board (No action or official business) 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, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1 of 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on April 21, 2025 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Sean Garretson and Garrett Scharton, Pleasant Hill Collaborative; Lex Miller, Rally Austin) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and consideration for approval of a proposed non-binding Underwriter Letter of Intent received from J.P. Morgan for potential issuance of future bonds to support the mission of the Urban Renewal Board. EXECUTIVE SESSION 4. 5. 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 …
DRAFT MINUTES URBAN RENEWAL BOARD April 21, 2025, 6:00 P.M. STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Commissioners Byron Davis, Kobla Tetey, and Amit Motwani, and Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce attended remotely. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vice Chair Pierce attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Watson and Commissioner Tam Hawkins were absent. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. with five members present. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Eric Standridge addressed the board regarding the URB meeting recordings' inaudibility and meeting location. Sean Garretson addressed the board on item three. 1 of 3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on March 24, 2025 On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Motwani’s, the minutes from March 24, 2025, were approved with a vote of 5-0-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion related to the Urban Renewal Plan amendment process (Hunter Maples, Housing Department) Hunter Maples from the City of Austin Housing Department provided the update. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin and Pleasant Hill Collaborative, including project status and anticipated timeline (Lex Miller, Rally Austin, Jen Boss, Hayat Brown, Sean Garretson and Garrett Scharton, Pleasant Hill Collaborative) Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin, gave the update. Sean Garretson, Pleasant Hill Collaborative, addressed the board. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS EXECUTIVE SESSION Chair Escobar recessed the regular meeting and called the Executive Session to order at 6:34 p.m. 4. 5. 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 …
Underwriter Letter of Intent May 13, 2025 The Urban Renewal Agency of Austin, TX (“URA” or the “Issuer”) is aware of the “Municipal Advisor Rule” of the Securities and Exchange Commission (effective July 1, 2014) and the underwriter exclusion from the definition of “municipal advisor” for a firm serving as an underwriter for a particular issuance of municipal securities. URA hereby designates J.P. Morgan as an underwriter for certain bonds to finance workforce housing in Austin, Texas expected to be issued in 2025 or 2026 in one or more series to be designated prior to issuance (the “Bonds”). URA expects that J.P. Morgan will provide advice on the structure, timing, terms, and other matters concerning the Bonds. It is the intent of URA that J.P. Morgan serve as an underwriter for the bonds described above, subject to satisfying applicable procurement laws or policies, formal approval by the issuer chosen by URA, finalizing the structure of the bonds and executing a bond purchase agreement. While URA presently engages J.P. Morgan as the underwriter for the bonds, this engagement letter is preliminary, nonbinding and may be terminated at any time by URA, without penalty or liability for any costs incurred by the underwriter, or J.P. Morgan. Furthermore, this engagement letter does not restrict the URA from entering into the proposed municipal securities transaction with any other underwriters or selecting an underwriting syndicate that does not include J.P. Morgan. ________________ _ By: Jeffrey Gertz, Executive Director J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 10 S. Dearborn, Floor 7 Chicago, IL 60603 By: ____________________________ Its: ____________________________ City of Austin, TX Urban Renewal Agency 1 Disclosures Pursuant to MSRB Rule G-17 I. Disclosures Concerning the Underwriter’s Role: (i) MSRB Rule G-17 requires an underwriter to deal fairly at all times with both municipal issuers and investors. (ii) An underwriter’s primary role is to purchase the Bonds with a view to distribution in an arm’s- length commercial transaction with the Issuer. An underwriter has financial and other interests that differ from those of the Issuer. (iii) Unlike a municipal advisor, an underwriter does not have a fiduciary duty to the Issuer under the federal securities laws and is, therefore, not required by federal law to act in the best interests of the Issuer without regard to its own financial or other interests. (iv) An underwriter has a duty to purchase the Bonds from the Issuer at a fair and …
REGULAR MEETING of the HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Monday, May 19, 2025 6:00 p.m. Austin City Hall, Room 1101 301 W. 2nd St AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Ryan Sperling at ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov or 512-974-3568 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Kolby Duhon, Chair (He/They) Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam (He/Him) Jeffrey Clemmons Harriett Kirsh Pozen Maryam Khawar Gabriella Zeidan, Vice Chair Danielle Bryant Morgan Davis (He/Him) Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Tannya Oliva Martínez AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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 Human Rights Commission regular meeting on April 28, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action to approve proposed language for a historical marker on 4th street. 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 contact Ryan Sperling, Office or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. the City Clerk 974-3568 (512) of at For more information on the Human Rights Commission, please contact Ryan Sperling at (512) 974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov
Historical Marker Proposed Language This historical marker commemorates the contributions, struggles, and successes of Austin’s LGBTQIA+ community, whose historically denigrated members spanned all genders, races, classes, abilities, creeds, generations, and origins. LGBTQIA+ individuals lost their jobs, social standing, and lives for not conforming with societal norms. Outside of the isolation of private homes, downtown bars and nightclubs offered secret, safe havens for LGBTQIA+ people to gather, recover, and be accepted amongst their peers. Social justice movements in the 1960s advanced the struggles for justice, acceptance, and equality. Civil rights efforts for women and racial minorities gave rise to a national gay and lesbian rights movement and the Austin community was quick to join. A local chapter of the Gay Liberation Front was founded in 1970, with the first National Gay Liberation Conference hosted here in 1971. A vibrant culture emerged with the help of restaurants, bars, retail shops, bookstores, theaters, churches, and a wide variety of professionals and service providers. In the 1980s, a nightlife scene developed in this section of downtown, known as the “old warehouse” district around 4th Street and Colorado. Clubs with drag shows, entertainment, and dancing provided social support by offering safe places to gather and build community. Throughout the AIDS crisis of the 1980s and 1990s, the clubs offered occasions for sex education, counseling, and fundraising – and solace. In the 21st century, as the movement evolved to recognize all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Two- Spirit, Genderfluid, and other segments of the community, these blocks of bars and coffee shops became integrated with the rest of downtown – much like the assimilation of queer representation into mainstream culture. From 2000-2020, financial pressures brought on by market forces in a rapidly changing Austin challenged the business models which supported the historical LGBTQIA+ businesses in the area. Some of these establishments failed to survive when the COVID- 19 pandemic hit hardest in 2020. Despite these challenges and changes, this 4th street block and the buildings on it continue to represent Austin’s LGBTQIA+ community’s historical and future perseverance and identity.
Austin Parks and Recreation Presentation Alternative Park Funding Preliminary Analysis May 19, 2025 Alyssa Tharrett, RA, NCARB, Project Management Supervisor Lauren Gaetano, Project Assistant Liana Kallivoka, PhD, PE, LEED Fellow, Assistant Director OUR CONSULTANTS Trust for Public Land (TPL) • Sam Savin, Associate Director • National nonprofit that works to connect everyone to the benefits and joys of the outdoors • Conservation Finance program that serves as a trusted advisor to design, pass, and implement ballot and legislative measures to fund parks PFM Group Consulting (PFM) • Danielle Scott Parker, Director • Public Finance consultants that support local government leaders and staff in analysis of budget, finances, and operations • Existing City consultant for Financial Services Department • Specialize in consulting for alternative funding to achieve a public benefit COUNCIL RESOLUTION Resolution No. 20241121-072 Directs the City Manager to assemble a team from key City departments (PARD, Financial Services, Law, and others) with assistance of external consultants to explore additional funding sources for parks management, land acquisition, amenities, facilities, and maintenance. Timeline Resolution Launched Progress Report to Council November 21 2024 March 31 2025 Report to Council w/ Recommendation May 31 2025 Previous Studies Project Phases Phase 1: Benchmarking of comparable Park and Recreation Departments Phase 2: Revenue, economic benefit, and landscape analysis Phase 3: Recommendations • PARD internal study in 2019 • Former Parks Board Vice Chair Rich DePalma presented research on Park Districts to the Parks Board Financial Committee in 2021 • Parks Board drafted Recommendation Number: 20211130-B4: Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Use Recommendations in November 2021 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Survey open from March 11 to April 11 Shared via website, with City Council Offices, through partnership newsletters, flyers posted at recreation centers, tabling at programming events, neighborhood newsletters … Full Survey Results 3,559 VIEWS 682 PARTICPANTS 17,303 RESPONSES 821 COMMENTS Two Small Group Discussions, April 22 and 24 15 total attendees https://publicinput.com/Report/ekt551dmm5i Survey Results: Do you support more funding for Austin parks, pools, and facilities? 3% 6% Yes No Unsure 91% Should Austin Parks and Recreation get more money? Are parks a good investment? https://publicinput.com/Report/ekt551dmm5i Economic Benefits of Parks Enhanced Property Values Boosts Tourism Reduces Healthcare Costs Property values can decrease for every foot further from parkland it’s located. Town Lake Metro Park and Zilker Metro Park are two of the Top 10 Most Visited Locations in Austin. Residents who use parks and trails for physical activity save …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 28, 2025 The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, April 28, 2025 at 301 W. 2nd St., Boards & Commissions Room, in Austin, Texas. Chair Duhon called the Human Rights Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kolby Duhon (Chair) Gabrielle Zeidan (Vice Chair) Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam Danielle Bryant Jeffrey Clemmons Maryam Khawar Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Morgan Davis Harriett Kirsh Pozen Alicia Weigel PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Mela Sarajane Dailey – Grant Funding APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on February 24, 2025. The minutes were approved without objection on Chair Duhon’s motion on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Weigel was off the dais. Commissioners Krueger and Oliva Martínez were absent. 2. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on March 24, 2025. The minutes were approved without objection on Chair Duhon’s motion on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Weigel was off the dais. Commissioners Krueger and Oliva Martínez were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 3. Discussion of the 2025 Texas Legislative Session with regards to bills related to human rights. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve a recommendation on the FY2025-26 Budget for Supporting Supplies to Enhance Immigrant Student Protections and Rights. The recommendation was amended to strike “and” before “materials”, insert “and grants” after “materials”, strike “$500,000” and insert “$250,000” in all instances, insert “not exclusive to ISDs” after Austin ISD, strike $150,000, strike $120,000, strike $100,000, strike $80,000, strike $50,000, insert “Grants and” before “coordination”, insert “Grant funding to total $150,000” after “Organizations”, and insert “grants” after “outreach” on Commissioner Bryant’s motion, Commissioner Aslam’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Krueger and Oliva Martínez were absent. The recommendation was approved as amended on Vice Chair Zeidan’s motion, Commissioner Aslam’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Krueger and Oliva Martínez were absent. 5. Approve a recommendation on the FY2025-26 Budget for Improving the Accuracy and Effectiveness of the Austin Point-In-Time (PIT) Count. The recommendation was amended to insert “WHEREAS, a more accurate PIT count can lead to additional federal funding due to a better understanding of where the city sits regarding homelessness”, strike $750,000 and insert $450,000 in all instances, strike $250,000, strike $200,000, strike $150,000, and strike $150,000 on Commissioner Bryant’s motion, Commissioner Aslam’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Krueger …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Nature Play Program Cities Connecting Children to Nature Initiative Presented by Christine Chute Canul, Partnership Manager, Park Planning Division Lindsey Machamer, Project Management Supervisor, Park Development Division Melody Alcazar, Cities Connecting Children to Nature Manager, Park Planning Division Nature Play in Parks & Recreation Dept. Nature Play in Parks & Recreation Dept. Nature Play Vision: building a world where all children can explore nature through play Connections to City Priorities: • Heat Resiliency Playbook (OCAR) • Climate Equity Plan (OCAR) • • • Green Building Program (Austin Energy) Sustainability & Resilience Program (PARD) Long Range Plan (PARD) Nature Play | Timeline 2016 June 224 2018 Cities Connecting Children to Nature Austin is formed Nature Play becomes priority strategy 2019 Debut loose parts lending kit library 2021 2022 2024 1st large installation at Walnut Creek Metro Park Nature Play Guidelines created Established nature play materials yard at Trevino Metro Park Site Examples LARGE: Walnut Creek Metro Park • • Grant + CIP funded • Partner activated Pilot features, perm. signage MEDIUM: Kendra Page Neighborhood Park • • • Community initiated, signage APF grant funded PARD activated SMALL: Ron Rigsby Pocket Park ▪ ▪ ▪ Community initiated PARD funded Community activation Materials Procurement • Pilot Project: Old Lampasas Dam modernization • Materials received: 277 trees, 972 cubic yards of boulders • Other donations: Austin Airport Million Air Terminal expansion, TxDOT I-35 expansion along Lady Bird Lake Training + Staff Development Staff, Partner, Agency, and Contractor Training • Bi-annual nature play design, installation, and maintenance training • Annual chainsaw skills and safety training Staff Collaboration: Facility Construction + Community PARKnerships + Playgrounds Partners + Stewardship Partner support • Install and maintain nature play on partner-managed park sites • Support with training costs • Support concept planning with community-requested nature play spaces Community Requests • Commonly requested amenity via Community Activated Park Project proposals & Vision Planning Current Status • Total nature play installs on parkland to-date: 23 • Installations planned for rest of calendar year 2025: 8 • Nature Play Materials Yard: over 15 partners served, including AISD and early childhood centers • Loose parts lending kits: over 4,000 community members served Questions Melody Alcazar, Cities Connecting Children to Nature Manager, Park Planning melody.alcazar@austintexas.gov