Existing Site Survey EXISTING HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL 1 / 8 Submitted: July 24, 2019Updated: June 26, 2020Updated: July 9, 2021Updated: April 14, 2021305 S. CONGRESS PUDCASE NUMBER: C814-89-0003.02Updated: October 12, 2020 Existing Zoning Map PUD-NP E U N E V S A S E R G N O H C T U O S T E E R T T S H 1S PUD-NP T U O S CS-1-V-NP P-NP B A R T O N S P R I N G S R O A D CS-1-V-NP CS-1-V-NP LI-NP CS-NP CS-1-NP W E S T R I V CS-1-V-NP E R S I D E D R I V E CS-V-NP L-NP 0 150’ 300’ 450’ 600’ Site Boundary (821,517 sf/18.86 acre) PUD-NP LADY BIRD LAKE P E 1ST STREET DRISKILL STEET DAVIS STREET CBD CBD T E E R T Y S AIN E R RIVER STREET 2 / 8 Submitted: July 24, 2019Updated: June 26, 2020Updated: July 9, 2021Updated: April 14, 2021305 S. CONGRESS PUDCASE NUMBER: C814-89-0003.02Updated: October 12, 2020 Property Boundary and Right of Way Map S O U T H C O N G R E S S A V E N U E B A RT O N S P RIN G S R O A D 0 100’ 200’ 300’ Site Boundary (821,517 sf/18.86 acre) Area 2: Future Barton Springs R.O.W. (85,816 sf/1.97 acre) BOUNDARY LINE ESTABLISHED BETWEEN CITY OF AUSTIN AND MILLER AND TRUSTEE VOL. 2221, PG. 69 VOL. 4297, PG. 439 VOL. 4439, PG. 1203 VOL. 4435, PG. 1744 APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF SHORELINE 429’ ELEVATION LADY BIRD LAKE 3 / 8 Submitted: July 24, 2019Updated: June 26, 2020Updated: July 9, 2021Updated: April 14, 2021305 S. CONGRESS PUDCASE NUMBER: C814-89-0003.02Updated: October 12, 2020 Barton Springs Rd PUD Congress Avenue Barton Springs Rd PUD Street Sections and Internal Private Driveway Typical Sections A A’ E’ E C B’ B D’ C’ D C C’ STREET SECTION A-A’ SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE EDGE CONDITION INTERNAL PVT DRIVEWAY SECTION C-C’ ENTRY STREET TYPICAL SECTION 66' WIDE i e n L y t r e p o r P 66' 56' 11' 67' e n i l b r u C s e n i l b r u C Active Ground Floor Active Ground Floor Active Ground Floor 30' PEDESTRIAN + LANDSCAPE PEDESTRIAN VEHICULAR LANE EXISTING BIKE LANE SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE 11' 7' 14' 10' …
305 South Congress October 18, 2021 305southcongress.com Building on the South Central Waterfront Vision South Central Waterfront Goals: • Establish a lively, attractive pedestrian environment • Expand open space and create great public places • Enhance connections to and along the waterfront • Provide 527 new affordable housing units 2 305 South Congress Welcoming everyone to the south waterfront of Lady Bird Lake 305 South Congress represents 18.86 acres of the 118 acres in the South Central Waterfront Plan 305 South Congress contributes 62% of district’s open space * * % outlined in the SCW Financial Analysis & Calculator : September 23, 2020 305 South Central Waterfront Plan 3 Existing Conditions Downtown Austin Barton Springs Road Congress Avenue 305 South Congress Site Lady Bird Lake Butler Hike and Bike Trail View looking northwest 4 Existing Conditions Trail Connecting Point • Over 7 acres of existing surface parking lots • Existing Butler Hike and Bike Trail is the only public space on the site today Existing Building Lady Bird Lake Trail Connecting Point 5 Lady Bird Lake Butler Hike and Bike Trail Future Project Connect Blue Line Barton Springs Road 6 Comparing the Public Realm Space 2016 South Central Waterfront Plan Park Space 6.70 acres* Plazas Barton Springs 2.59 acres 0.72 acres Internal Roadways 1.69 acres Total 11.70 acres * total does not include piers which equal 0.29 acres Barton Springs 305 South Congress Plan Park Space 5.97 acres* Plaza Barton Springs 1.59 acres minimum 1.97 acres Internal Roadways 1.75 acres Total 11.28 acres * Total does not include pier / boardwalk which equals 0.33 acres Dedicated park land is 6.53 acres which includes 0.56 acres of inundated land 7 Comparing the Public Realm Space 2016 South Central Waterfront Plan Based on 20.40 acres 305 South Congress Plan Actual site is 18.86 acres Barton Springs 8 Comparing the Public Realm Space 2016 South Central Waterfront Plan Park Space 6.70 acres* Plazas Barton Springs 2.59 acres 0.72 acres Internal Roadways 1.69 acres Total 11.70 acres * total does not include piers which equal 0.29 acres Barton Springs 305 South Congress Plan Park Space 5.97 acres* Plaza Barton Springs 1.59 acres minimum 1.97 acres Internal Roadways 1.75 acres Total 11.28 acres * Total does not include pier / boardwalk which equals 0.33 acres Dedicated park land is 6.53 acres which includes 0.56 acres of inundated land 9 Enhancing Connections Dynamic and Walkable Illustration …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD 2022 MEETING SCHEDULE Date: Location: Street-Jones Building, 1000 East 11th Street Third Monday of the month (unless specified by the Board) Time: 4th floor, Room 400A 6:00 p.m. January 10, 2022 (2nd Monday) February 7, 2022 (1st Monday) March 21, 2022 April 18, 2022 May 16, 2022 June 13, 2022 (2nd Monday) July 18, 2022 August 15, 2022 September 19, 2022 October 17, 2022 November 14, 2021 (2nd Monday) December 19, 2021
Urban Renewal Agency | AEDC Nov 21-May 22 Spring 23 Pre Development Feasibility May 22- Dec 22+ RFP Solicitation Through Approvals Development Post Occupancy AEDC: • • • • URA: • Community relations and outreach Facilitate feasibility & economic pre-analysis Complete Phase II environmental (with City) Participate in feasibility & Economic pre-analysis Align Urban Renewal Plan COA Reimbursement for Pre Development Costs AEDC: • Draft & issue RFP (URA Approval) • Marketing for RFP TA for respondents • Facilitate evaluation committee • Transaction negotiations • Facilitate URA/Council • approvals URA: • Nominate Committee & Participate in Evaluation Approve Developer (City Council Final Approval) • AEDC: • • Development support If applicable, Cultural Trust investment support URA: • Oversee development • process through regular reports by AEDC Consider additional efforts to support district development activity AEDC: • Asset Management for any City owned property (e.g. Ground Lease, Cultural Anchor) URA: • District role to be determined Transaction Fee Asset Management Fee Urban Renewal Agency: Disposition Plan for Block 16 & 18 OCT NOV DEC JAN 22 FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JULY AUG SEPT OCT Kick Off Release RFP NOV/ DEC Selection MOU Project Plan Complete Phase II Procure Consultants Project Feasibility Community Engagement Market Outreach Draft RFP RFP WORKING SCHEDULE DRAFT-SUBJECT TO CHANGE Evaluation STAFF ANALYSIS COMMITTEE NEGOTIATIONSS APPROVALS AEDC ORGANIZATIONAL CHART- IN PROGRESS Key: Fiscal Years 2021 2022 Int 2022 2023 Future Board of Directors TBD TBD Exec Comm CTAC CEO JAN 22 Exec Assistant JUL 22 CFO COO CXO JUL 22 JAN 22 SEPT 21 Community Outreach Mgr JAN 22 RE/Asset Manager JUL 22
South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan South Central Waterfront Advisory Board October 18, 2021 Greg Dutton – Housing and Planning Content Overall Process Regulating Plan How will it work? What will it do? What will it not do? Physical framework focus What questions remain? Next Steps Overall Process Regulating Plan Creation Incorporation into LDC (Adoption) 3 Regulating Plan: how will it work? Mechanically similar to University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) Developer decides to participate Site plan filed in compliance with regulating plan Process is administrative 4 Regulating Plan: how will it work? Developer Provides: • On-site affordable housing • Fee-in-lieu affordable housing • Parks, open space, trails, infrastructure improvements Developer Gets: • Increased entitlements 5 Regulating Plan: what will it do? Control physical buildout Lay out public benefits and developer incentives Include requirements for Affordable Housing provided by private developments that utilize bonus entitlements Streets, blocks, open space, streetscape, frontage, building placement, building height, land uses, parking and transportation, impervious cover 6 Regulating Plan: what will it not do? Does not mandate participation Does not speak to financing, funding sources, or public-private Does not allow wiggle room or negotiating Part of a larger toolbox - will not achieve the framework vision by partnerships itself 7 Regulating Plan: Physical framework focus $ Physical Framework Financial Framework City Leadership Green Streets, Pedestrian Connections & Open Space for a great & green public realm Value Capture & cost sharing, Strategic Capital Investments and Bonus Entitlements to fund public realm and 20% affordable housing Leverage City assets and establish agencies and rules to achieve Public-Private Partnerships to achieve community goals 8 Regulating Plan: what questions remain? Are there financial tools robust enough to fill financing gap? Are the public benefits and developer incentives properly balanced? Should all properties within the area be eligible? 9 Next Steps Financial toolbox feasibility Statesman PUD resolution Regulating plan revisions and adoption 20% Affordable Housing Gap Finance 1 0 Contact Information Greg Dutton 512-974-3509 greg.dutton@austintexas.gov 1 1
Affordable Housing Tools and the South Central Waterfront Vision October 18, 2021 Content SCW Vision City of Austin Affordable Housing Goals Affordable Housing Tools & Limitations Next Steps South Central Waterfront Vision • Mobility and Connectivity • Trails and Open Space • Sustainable Design • Urban Design • Public Art • Affordable Housing • Goal of 20% Affordable Housing within the District 3 Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint • Create 20,000 Housing Units in 10 Years that are affordable to households earning 30% MFI and less • Create 25,000 Housing Units in 10 Years that are affordable to households earning 31‐60% MFI • Create 15,000 Housing Units in 10 Years that are affordable to households earning 61‐80% MFI • 25% of affordable housing units that are created should have two or more bedrooms and a system to provide opportunities for families with children • 25% of affordable housing created to be within ¼ mile of high‐ frequency transit • At least 25% of new income‐restricted affordable housing to be in moderate‐to‐high opportunity areas • Protect Renters from Discrimination Based on Source of Income • Utilize Tax Increment Financing (TIFs) for Affordable Housing • Maximize Public Property to Build or Include Affordable Housing • Expand the Supply of Housing for People with Disabilities • Develop policies to prioritize affordable housing near current and future transit service • Link housing choices with transportation choices • Comprehensive Parking Reform • Recalibrate, streamline, and expand density bonus programs to serve renters at or below 60% MFI • Incorporate Robust Tenant Protections for All Rental Properties Receiving City Support Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing • Implement Displacement Mitigation Strategies and Housing Blueprint action items • Encourage developers and landlords who benefit from public funding and development incentives to adopt reasonable policies on tenant criminal history, accept legal unearned income in consideration of the ability to pay rent, and not discriminate based on source of income. • Bring forward the recommendation that incentives for the development of affordable housing for households below 50%, 60% and 80% MFI be included in Land Development Code revisions. • Improve connections between low‐income populations and employment opportunities. Displacement Mitigation Strategy (2018) • Preference Policy to prioritize new city‐subsidized affordable units for income‐qualified households that are appropriately sized to the unit and/or have ties to the city • Land Bank in Gentrifying Areas to Acquire and Develop Affordable Housing • Support …
305 South Congress October 18, 2021 305southcongress.com Building on the South Central Waterfront Vision South Central Waterfront Goals: • Establish a lively, attractive pedestrian environment • Expand open space and create great public places • Enhance connections to and along the waterfront • Provide 527 new affordable housing units 2 305 South Congress Welcoming everyone to the south waterfront of Lady Bird Lake 305 South Congress represents 18.86 acres of the 118 acres in the South Central Waterfront Plan 305 South Congress contributes 62% of district’s open space * * % outlined in the SCW Financial Analysis & Calculator : September 23, 2020 305 South Central Waterfront Plan 3 Existing Conditions Downtown Austin Barton Springs Road Congress Avenue 305 South Congress Site Lady Bird Lake Butler Hike and Bike Trail View looking northwest 4 Existing Conditions Trail Connecting Point • Over 7 acres of existing surface parking lots • Existing Butler Hike and Bike Trail is the only public space on the site today Existing Building Lady Bird Lake Trail Connecting Point 5 Lady Bird Lake Butler Hike and Bike Trail Future Project Connect Blue Line Barton Springs Road 6 Comparing the Public Realm Space 2016 South Central Waterfront Plan Park Space 6.70 acres* Plazas Barton Springs 2.59 acres 0.72 acres Internal Roadways 1.69 acres Total 11.70 acres * total does not include piers which equal 0.29 acres Barton Springs 305 South Congress Plan Park Space 5.97 acres* Plaza Barton Springs 1.59 acres minimum 1.97 acres Internal Roadways 1.75 acres Total 11.28 acres * Total does not include pier / boardwalk which equals 0.33 acres Dedicated park land is 6.53 acres which includes 0.56 acres of inundated land 7 Comparing the Public Realm Space 2016 South Central Waterfront Plan Based on 20.40 acres 305 South Congress Plan Actual site is 18.86 acres Barton Springs 8 Comparing the Public Realm Space 2016 South Central Waterfront Plan Park Space 6.70 acres* Plazas Barton Springs 2.59 acres 0.72 acres Internal Roadways 1.69 acres Total 11.70 acres * total does not include piers which equal 0.29 acres Barton Springs 305 South Congress Plan Park Space 5.97 acres* Plaza Barton Springs 1.59 acres minimum 1.97 acres Internal Roadways 1.75 acres Total 11.28 acres * Total does not include pier / boardwalk which equals 0.33 acres Dedicated park land is 6.53 acres which includes 0.56 acres of inundated land 9 Enhancing Connections Dynamic and Walkable Illustration …
American Rescue Plan Act ‐ Arts Update ARTS COMMISSION OCTOBER 18, 2021 Arts & Culture Non‐Profit Relief o $2 million (part of City’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation) o 100 one‐time, flat, unrestricted grants of $20,000 o Notifications: Week of August 16th; Funding distribution: Week of August 23rd o Additional Funds added! o $1 million Council Approved Budget Amendment (50 awards) o August 16th AAC Meeting (recommendation to Council on August 19th) o $500,000 Reserves (25 awards) o $420,000 ARPA (21 awards) o November 18th: Contract Amendment Ratification to Council o COA is trying to get those funds to 3rd Party ASAP o Multiple funds; Overlapping Fiscal Year Arts Community Relief (ARPA) o Emergency Funding and Proactive Strategies for Future Funding Working Group of the Austin Arts Commission met (9/10/21, 9/13/21, 9/15/21) o Arts Commission September 21st Recommendation to Council o Current cultural contractors in Core and Cultural Heritage Festivals who received less than $10,000 in relief funding (through at least four sources ‐‐ Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, ARPA‐funded Arts and Culture Nonprofit Relief, Creative Space Assistance Program, and CARES Act‐funded Nonprofit Relief for arts organizations), will receive 100% of their FY21 contract amount. Total: $1,861,125. o Current cultural contractors in Core and Cultural Heritage Festivals who received less than $1,000,000 but more than $10,000 in relief funding (through the same four sources listed in previous bullet), will receive 85% of their FY21 contract amount. Total: $3,439,3483. Arts Community Relief (ARPA) Plan o Memo to Mayor and Council about the AAC Recommendations o May or may not be providing list of contractors and award amounts o Council approval of fund allocations ‐ November 18th o EDD staff, Finance, and Legal are working on next steps o Short Contract with ARPA required attestations to be e‐signed (Portal) o No application o Contract Kick‐off Meeting (video)– November 29th o Invoice template (Portal) o Checks cut before the end of 2021
Representation Matters THE NEW PHILANTHROPISTS our mission To build a pipeline to leadership for LatinX, Black and Asian communities, cultivate diversity, equity and inclusiveness among mainstream nonprofit boards, and enable nonprofits to be more effective stewards of public trust and produce better outcomes for the people they serve. CONFIDENTIAL-PROPERTY OF THE NEW PHILANTHROPISTS, NOT TO BE REDISTRIBUTED WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION WHY DO BETTER BOARDS MATTER THE NEW PHILANTHROPISTS CONFIDENTIAL-PROPERTY OF THE NEW PHILANTHROPISTS, NOT TO BE REDISTRIBUTED WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION STATE OF NONPROFIT BOARDS KEY FINDING: According to Mission Capital’s Board Report from 2011, about 78% of nonprofit board members are White. SOURCE: MC Board Report 2011 CONFIDENTIAL-PROPERTY OF THE NEW PHILANTHROPISTS, NOT TO BE REDISTRIBUTED WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION THE BENEFITS ON THE CORPORATE SIDE KEY FINDING: It was found that companies with the most ethnically/ culturally diverse boards worldwide are 43% more likely to experience higher profits. CONFIDENTIAL-PROPERTY OF THE NEW PHILANTHROPISTS, NOT TO BE REDISTRIBUTED WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION CONFIDENTIAL-PROPERTY OF THE NEW PHILANTHROPISTS, NOT TO BE REDISTRIBUTED WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION THE PLAN THE NEW PHILANTHROPISTS 1. Board Prospects of Color & Allies Provide DEI training and programming in order to navigate through nonprofit boards and give board access to board prospects of color 01 3. Board Placement Provide placement opportunities for Nonprofit Boards and Board Prospects of Color that have gone through TNP training and resources. 2. Nonprofit Boards Provide DEI assessment and diversity planning programming in order to help Nonprofit Boards change the culture of their boards and reach their DEI initiatives. 02 03 CONFIDENTIAL-PROPERTY OF THE NEW PHILANTHROPISTS, NOT TO BE REDISTRIBUTED WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION WHY SERVE ON A NONPROFIT BOARD CONFIDENTIAL-PROPERTY OF THE NEW PHILANTHROPISTS, NOT TO BE REDISTRIBUTED WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION WHY BETTER BOARDS MATTER Effective NPOs advance public good Effective NPOs need effective boards Diverse NPO boards are more effective More engaged board members More informed decision making More effective services and programs Wider net for donors, volunteers, advocates Fewer cultural missteps CONFIDENTIAL-PROPERTY OF THE NEW PHILANTHROPISTS, NOT TO BE REDISTRIBUTED WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION PROGRAMMING FOR NONPROFIT BOARDS A S S E S S M E N T Help your board assess where they are with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and learn about next steps towards their DEI journey G NIN N P L A A multi-stage, program designed to move nonprofit boards from assessment to placement, and transform them through a …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20211018-2c Seconded By: Pierce Date: October 18, 2021 Subject: Update to 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) Recommendation Motioned By: Escobar Recommendation Revise the Board’s recommendation to Planning Commission and Council that the Board no longer advocates for the creation of a Subdistrict 4 and instead those properties along and adjacent to Rosewood remain in Subdistrict 1 and Subdistrict 2 as proposed by staff’s recommendation. Description of Recommendation to Council The URB was tasked with bringing the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) and the NCCDs into alignment. The URB originally proposed the creation of Subdistrict 4 along Rosewood Avenue because these properties fall outside the boundaries of the URP. After the URB’s deliberation on the NCCD, staff’s analysis revealed that if properties within the newly created Subdistrict 4 are subject to their base zoning district, entitlements will be reduced for some properties. This does not align with the URB’s intention with its original recommendation, therefore the URB is supportive of staff’s recommendation that these properties remain in Subdistrict 1 and 2 (see attached maps). Vote For: Escobar, Pierce, Motwani, Tetey, Skidmore, Bradford Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Watson Attest: Laura Keating 1 of 2 Urban Renewal Board Original Recommendation Staff Recommendation (supported by the URB) 2 of 2
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Recommendation Number: (20211018-3d): Resolution Recommending the 305 South Congress "Statesman" Planned Unit Development (PUD) Application Brief Description: The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) held a public meeting on October 18, 2021 to consider a Planned Unit Development (PUD) proposal for 305 South Congress Avenue. The SCWAB passed this resolution which recommends that the City Council approve this PUD, pending detailed conditions of approval. The rationale, recommendation and conditions of approval are contained in the resolution below. WHEREAS, the South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan (SCW Plan) has been adopted by the City Council as an amendment to Imagine Austin; and WHEREAS, the 2016 SCW Plan established a consolidated vision and provides a cohesive set of recommendations to guide public and private investment in the South Central Waterfront over the next two decades. The vision presented in the 2016 SCW Plan is grounded in economic, environmental, and spatial analyses and provides a starting point for mutually beneficial collaboration between the City of Austin and its constituents: residents, property owners, and developers. More importantly, the 2016 SCW Plan served as the beginning of a larger city-led effort to ensure that, as this area evolves, every increment of investment by the City and its partners will contribute to making this a great new district by creating a districtwide network of connected green streets, parks, trails, and public spaces, as well as 20 percent of the new housing affordable (approximately 530 units); and WHEREAS, the SCW Plan established a conceptual framework for allowing site-specific entitlement enhancements in exchange for on-site-and-districtwide community benefit contributions; and WHEREAS, the SCW Plan forecasts that this conceptual framework could achieve the SCW Vision of; and WHEREAS, the SCW Plan recommends a series of implementation steps that include development and adoption of regulations and financial tools which will provide pathways to achieve the SCW Plan Vision; and WHEREAS, the implementation steps listed above have not yet been adopted by the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, the 305 South Congress Planned Unit Development (PUD) will serve as the catalyst redevelopment project within the SCW district, and is currently seeking recommendations from the various City Commissions prior to seeking approval from City Council; and WHEREAS, the applicant (Endeavor) has used the SCW Plan as the basis of this PUD proposal in order to both pursue the additional entitlements that are projected for this site, …
R E G U L A R H E A D E R OUR DEI JOURNEY MISSION The Austin Film Society empowers our community to make, watch, and love film and creative media. 2 D E I I N H O L L Y W O O D Vision: Equity and inclusion inform all AFS decision-making. DRAFT – CONFIDENTIAL – DO NOT DISTRIBUTE G R E A T F I L M – A F S C I N E M A 4 A U S T I N P U B L I C : A H O M E F O R M E D I A M A K E R S Austin Public is a non-exclusive and content-neutral media studio that offers low- and no-cost training, equipment, facilities, and content distribution services to all Austinites. S K I P D A Y 5 P R O G R A M E X P A N S I O N : W O R K F O R C E D E V E L O P M E N T Workforce Development Program • Participants from underrepresented communities • Paid Internship for 8 months • Training in Digital Media Production • Develop job skills • Job referral and placement • Workforce Program Manager S K I P D A Y 6 A U S T I N S T U D I O S : J O B S / I N D U S T R Y C A T A L Y S T S K I P D A Y 7 W O R K F O R C E D E V E L O P M E N T & A U S T I N S T U D I O S The short and long-term productions based at Austin Studios, like the CW’s Walker, provide robust opportunities for graduates of AFS’s workforce development program and creatives seeking jobs in the film/TV/media sector. S K I P D A Y 8 A F S G R A N T & F I L M M A K E R S U P P O R T $2 million in grants since 1996 Supports artists traditionally underrepresented in the film industry and who are working outside of large industry centers. AFS intends for the Grant program to actively work against the …
ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Recommendation Number: (20211018-6.b.ii) Brief Description of the Topic: Recommendation to recognize the resilience and the hard work of the staff in the economic development department and the cultural arts division for their outstanding contribution to our city throughout these challenging times. WHEREAS, The United States is being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic for over 20 months. WHEREAS, The livelihood of the members of our creative community has been seriously affected with job loss by the policy of “Shelter in Place” and the safety restrictions to limit public assembly. WHEREAS, The City of Austin has been trying hard to keep our city whole with the rescue funds from the federal government and other available resources. Whereas, The Economic Development Department and the cultural arts division staff has been working tirelessly to distribute the available funding to our creative community in a timely and equitable manner. Whereas, The staff has been dealing with the trauma of COVID-19 both at home and at work. Whereas, It is important to replenish the physical strength and revive the mental spirit of the staff in these extraordinary times NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Arts Commission encourages the Austin City Council to 1. Recognize the resilience and the hard work of the staff in the economic development department and the cultural arts division for their outstanding contribution to our city throughout these challenging times. 2. Allow a day off to the staff at the economic development department and the cultural arts division for them to be kind to themselves, to solely take care of their wellbeing and to nurture their spirit. Date of Approval: October 18, 2021 Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 10-0 vote For: Chair Michelle Polgar Vice Chair Celina Zisman Commissioner Jaime Castillo Commissioner Lulu Flores Commissioner Felipe Garza Commissioner Acia Gray Commissioner kYmberly Keeton Commissioner Amy Mok Commissioner Heidi Schmalbach Commissioner Rick Van Dyke Against - None Abstained - None Absent: Commissioner Brett Barnes Attest: Anne-Marie McKaskle-Davis Arts Commission Staff Liaison
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR MEETING October 18, 2021 AT 6:00PM 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Members in Attendance Manuel Escobar Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Kobla Tetey Nathaniel Bradford Danielle Skidmore Members Absent Jacqueline Watson PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. Staff in Attendance Mandy DeMayo Travis Perlman Laura Keating Megan Santee, URB legal counsel to oversee is MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 6:08 pm called to order with 5 members present. Vice Chair Pierce joined the meeting at 6:10 pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. Harold McMillan addressed the Board. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the August 16, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes. b. Approval of the September 20, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, the August 16, 2021 and September 20, 2021 meeting minutes were approved unanimously. a. Discussion and possible action regarding 2022 Meeting Calendar. Discussion occurred. On Chair Escobar’s motion, Commissioner Skidmore’s second, the 2022 Meeting Calendar with edits was approved 5-0 with Commissioner Bradford off the dais. b. Election of URB Chair and Vice Chair to serve the 2021-2022 term of office, November 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021. Discussion occurred. On Commissioner Bradford’s motion, Commissioner Skidmore’s second, the re-election of Chair Escobar and Vice Chair Pierce to serve the 2021-2021 term of office was approved unanimously. c. Presentation from City staff on the status of the Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining District amendments, discussion, and possible action. Discussion occurred. On Chair Escobar’s motion, Vice Chair Pierce’s second, revise the Board’s recommendation to Planning Commission and Council that the Board no longer advocates for the creation of a Subdistrict 4 and instead those properties along and adjacent to Rosewood remain in Subdistrict 1 and Subdistrict 2 as proposed by staff’s recommendation. d. Update …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 18, 2021 AT 6:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Regular Meeting on October 18, 2021 at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701, at the Boards and Commissions Room 1101. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 6:08 pm. Board Members in attendance: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Heidi Anderson (Trail Foundation) Laura Cottam-Sajbel (Parks and Recreation Board) Thomas Groce (South River City NA) Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Jeff Thompson (Planning Commission) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ex Officios: Nazelie Saedi Michelle Van Hyfte COA Staff: Mona Sanchez Margaret Shaw a. Board Member Jeff Thompson made a motion, seconded by Board Member Laura Cottam-Sajbel, to approve the draft September 20, 2021 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed without amendments with 6 yes and 3 absent vote. 2. APPROVAL OF 2022 SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE a. Board Member Samuel Franco made a motion, seconded by Board Member Linda Guerrero, to approved the 2022 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting Schedule. The motion to approve passed without amendments with a 7 yes and 2 absent vote. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 3. a. South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan – Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning Department, provided an overview and update on the South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan. The Board discussed and no action was taken. b. Questions from Community Development Commission (CDC) on Achieving South Central Waterfront Affordable Housing Goals – Board Member Karen Paup presented questions regarding affordable housing goals for the South Central Waterfront on behalf of the Community Development Commission (CDC). Board Member Paup requested that the Board consider these questions and discuss at the next Board meeting. c. Affordable Housing Tools and South Central Waterfront Vision – Erica Leak and Sam Tedford, Housing and Planning Department provided an overview and update of the affordable housing tools and their relation to the South Central Waterfront Vision, specific to City of Austin goals, limitations, and next steps. The Board discussed and no action was taken. d. 305 South Congress "Statesman" Planned Unit Development (PUD) Application - Jerry Rusthoven, Chief Zoning Officer, provided an overview of the 305 South Congress “Statesman” Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning case and application. e. 305 South Congress “Statesman” Planned Unit Development (PUD) Application – Richard Suttle and Doug …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) October 16, 2021 at 11:00 am South Austin Recreation Center 1100 Cumberland Rd Austin, TX 78704 Members: Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Sara Inés Calderón Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Selina Yee Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Dr. Sterling Lands Christina Puentes, Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC FORUM 2. ICRC PRESENTATION be limited to 3 minutes) ADJOURNMENT 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION – Must Have Signed In Prior to Meeting (Each speaker will 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 Matt Dugan at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. Versión en español a continuación. Public Forum Procedure redistricting map 1. Purpose: to receive public input on redistricting matters following approval of final 2. Logistics: request that all cell phones and electronic devices be silenced, and identify location of restrooms, entrances, and exits. Discourage speakers from repetitious or irrelevant testimony. Chair: move meeting along Vice-Chair: assist chair with time, schedule, and speaker names Staff: MC/host, assist with handouts and speakers Commissioners: limit questions to clarifications only. Specific questions shall be written and handed to Chair. Chair will have the discretion to approve questions and ask them of the speakers. 3. Public Forum Rules: All individuals wishing to make comments must sign in prior to the meeting. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes, unless additional time is granted by the Chair. Those in attendance are asked to refrain from disrupting the meeting by making noise of any kind (clapping, verbal feedback, etc); anyone who disrupts the proceedings will be asked to leave. The Commission is interested in gathering data on citizens’ view of neighborhoods, maps, and the redistricting plan. Everyone is asked to abide by these guidelines so that the public forum process can proceed smoothly and all who wish to speak …
Agenda Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee October 14, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Street-Jones Building RM 400A 1000 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702 Zoning and Platting Commission Cesar Acosta Timothy Bray Hank Smith COMMITTEE MEMBERS Planning Commission Grayson Cox Yvette Flores Carmen Llanes Pulido Robert Schneider CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Orientation to Imagine Austin and the Role of the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee (Discussion b. Approve for Adoption the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee 2022 Calendar Year Meeting 2. NEW BUSINESS and/or possible action) Schedule (Discussion and action) 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Vote to elect Vice-Chair (Discussion and/or possible action) Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission at a FUTURE meeting. 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 before the meeting date. Please call Dee Dee Quinnelly at Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-2036, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee, please contact Dee Dee Quinnelly at 512-974- 2036 and DeeDee.Quinnelly@austintexas.gov
