ARTS COMMISSION MEETING September 20, 2021 AT 6:00PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Arts Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michelle Polgar – Chair, Celina Zisman – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Acia Gray, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Heidi Schmalbach, Rick Van Dyke CALL TO ORDER AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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 items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the regular Arts Commission meetings on: i. August 16, 2021 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Updates, Agreements and Special Announcements b. Art in Public Places liaison report c. AEDC/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee Report – Carl Settles d. Downtown Commission Report – Commissioner Keeton 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS Department a. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Economic Development b. Cultural Funding Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Working Group Updates i. Emergency Funding and Proactive Strategies for Future Funding Working Group with Commissioners Barnes, Flores, Schmalbach, Van Dyke, and Zisman (chair) ii. Equity Resource Working Group with Commissioners Polgar, Castillo, and iii. Quarterly Arts Community Commission Meet-ups Working Group with Commissioners Barnes, Castillo, and Garza iv. Art Neighborhoods Working Group with Commissioners Mok, Zisman, and Keeton (chair) Van Dyke (chair) v. Joint Working Group for Joint Cultural Committee with Commissioners Vice Chair Polgar, Chair Castillo (chair) and working group members from the Quality of Life Commissions vi. Joint Art & Music Land Development Working Group with Commissioners Vice Chair Polgar (chair), Chair Castillo and working group members from the Music Commission b. Discussion and possible action on Arts Commission Goals, Section 1: Equity 5. NEW BUSINESS a. AIPP Discussion and Action Items i. Reform the Public Private Partnership (P3) working group to consider how the AIPP Ordinance is applied to a new process of acquiring City facilities through public/private partnerships b. Misc. Discussion and Possible Action Items i. Cultural Funding Review Process A. Community engagement, program revision plans and time frame B. Consideration for pausing and formation of a community task force (Commissioners Gray, Schmalbach) 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The …
REVISED AGENDA URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR MEETING September 20, 2021 AT 6:00PM 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani the PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility 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. Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey to oversee is AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the August 16, 2021, Regular Called Meeting Minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Presentation from City staff on the status of the Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining District amendments and discussion. b. Presentation from City staff regarding Council resolution approved September 2, 2021, item 48, related to the African American Cultural Arts District and Urban Renewal Agency owned property and discussion. c. Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment extending the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and DiverseArts Cultural Works. d. Staff update on the status of agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin and discussion. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action from the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and City staff regarding an approach to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St) 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 Laura Keating at Housing and Planning Department, at (512-974-3458 or laura.keating@austintexas.gov), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Renewal Board, please contact Laura Keating at (512-974-3458 or laura.keating@austintexas.gov).
RESOLUTION NO. ITEAI 48 1.3 WHEREAS, Resolution No. 20071213-058 created the African American Cultural Arts District with the following boundaries: (1) West Boundary: 1-35 East frontage road East Boundary: Airport Blvd. North Boundary: Manor Rd. South Boundary: Beginning on East 11th St., then South on Chalmers Ave., then East on East 7th St., then North on Chicon St., then East on Rosewood Ave., then merge into Oak Springs Dr. until connection with the East Boundary (Airport Blvd); and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 20080214-056 renamed the African American Cultural Arts District to the African American Cultural Heritage District; and . I WHEREAS, in addition to being located adjacent to downtown, the State Capitol, numerous City and State cultural and heritage sites, and the Red River Cultural District, the African American Cultural Heritage District has within its boundaries significant economic, historical, cultural and heritage tourism assets, such as: . I the oldest institution of higher learning in the City, Huston-Tillotson University, and the National Register historically-designated buildings on campus, the State Cemetery, the Oakwood Cemetery, the French Legation, (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) the Victory Grill, the historic East 11th and 12th Street African American Music and Commercial Corridors (The East End), the original Austin Public Library Building and George Washington Carver Museum, three of the City's oldest religious congregations, African American or otherwise: the Ebenezer Baptist Church, the Metropolitan AME, and the Wesley United Methodist Church; ? historic site locations of the City' s first and only African American owned pharmacy; (10) the home of famed jazz musician Kenny Dorham; (11) the temporary home of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall; (12) the first federal Public Housing Projects in the nation; (13) scores of designated historically significant homes and buildings; (14) prime examples o f period architectures and (15) the core of the Historic African American Community of Austin; and, - WHEREAS, on October 27,2005, City staff briefed the City Council on the African American Quality of Life Initiative; and WHEREAS, under the Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Recommendation . I from the African American Quality of Life Initiative, a need …
Special Called Business Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Monday, September 20, 2021 The Business Committee Meeting to be held 09/20/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via Microsoft Teams; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (9/19/2021 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 20, 2021 HIV Planning Council Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Reunión del Business Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council la folletos junta en FECHA de la reunion (September 20, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (09/20/2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo …
Fourth Amendment to DiverseArts License Agreement FOURTH AMENDMENT TO LICENSING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND DIVERSEARTS This Fourth Amended Licensing Agreement (“Fourth 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 expires on September 30, 2021; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to extend the term of the License Agreement to September 30, 2022; and WHEREAS, the Agency’s Board of Commissioners approved this Fourth Amendment at a public meeting properly noticed in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on the 20th day of September, 2021; and WHEREAS, Licensee’s board of directors approved this Fourth Amendment on the ____ day of ______________, 2021. 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: LICENSEE The Agreement commences upon 1 November 2018 at 12:01am UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT THIS LICENSE IS REVOCABLE AND and ends on September 30, 2022 at 11:59pm (the “Term”) AGENCY MAY ON ANY DATE AND AT ANY TIME BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, 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. Page 1 of 2 Fourth Amendment to DiverseArts License Agreement Except as expressly amended herein the License Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Fourth Amendment is hereby effective as of the last date of execution below. Licensee: DiverseArts Culture Works ______________ Date ______________ Date _______________________________________________________ Harold McMillan, Founder/Director Agency: Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin ____________________________________________________ Manuel Escobar, Board Chair APPROVED AS TO FORM: …
WINSTEAD Draft 9.16.21 ADDENDUM NO. 4 EAST 11TH AND 12TH STREET NEIGHBORHOOD URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT This Addendum No. 4 (this "Addendum") pertains to the East 11th Street and 12th Street Neighborhood Urban Renewal Project and related services (the "Project") and is entered into between the City of Austin, Texas (the "City") and the Austin Economic Development Corporation (the "AEDC"), effective [Month] [Day], 2021, pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement entered into by and among the AEDC, the City and the Austin Industrial Development Corporation June 10th, 2021 (the "Interlocal Agreement"). The City and the AEDC may be referred to individually as a Party or collectively as the Parties. Terms not otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the Interlocal Agreement. 1. Background On October 1, 2019, the City entered into an "Agreement Concerning Implementation of East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan" (as amended, the "URA Agreement") with the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin, a Texas urban renewal agency (the "URA"). The URA Agreement discusses the coordination and implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan prepared by the URA and approved by the City pursuant to Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code (the "UR Plan"). As a component of the UR Plan, the City transferred two parcels of land within the redevelopment area known as Block 16 and Block 18, totaling approximately 2.05 acres, as more fully described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Land"), and the URA has agreed to undertake the redevelopment of the Land in a manner that supports the goals of the UR Plan. In January 2019, the URA received public input and began identifying development priorities for the Land. These priorities included (i) project creativity and need, (ii) additional affordable housing, (iii) community parking, (iv) incorporation of the African American Cultural & Heritage Facility or the Historic Victory Grill, (v) minority and women owned business, (vi) green building, and (vii) other public benefits (the "Development Priorities"). The AEDC and the URA have recommended that the redevelopment of the Land be achieved through a long-term master lease, ground lease, or public-private partnership transaction to be agreed upon pursuant to a competitive solicitation process. This process is most likely to result in the highest and best use of the Land as modified by the Development Priorities and the priorities set forth in the UR Plan. …
WINSTEAD Draft 9.16.21 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING This MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (this "MOU") is made as of {Effective Date} (the "Effective Date"), by and between THE AUSTIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, a Texas local government corporation (the "AEDC"), and THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, a Texas urban renewal agency (the "URA"). AEDC and URA are each referred to herein individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties". BACKGROUND: A. On October 1, 2019, the City of Austin (the "City") and the URA entered into an "Agreement Concerning Implementation of East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan" (as amended, the "URA Agreement"). The URA Agreement discusses the coordination and implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan prepared by the URA and approved by the City pursuant to Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code (the "UR Plan"). B. As a component of the UR Plan, the City transferred two parcels of land within the redevelopment area known as Block 16 and Block 18, totaling approximately 2.05 acres, as more fully described in EXHIBIT A attached hereto (the "Land"), and the URA has agreed to undertake the redevelopment of the Land in a manner that supports the goals of the UR Plan (the "Project"). C. In January 2019, the URA received public input and began identifying development priorities for the Land. These priorities included (i) project creativity and need, (ii) additional affordable housing, (iii) community parking, (iv) incorporation of the African American Cultural & Heritage Facility or the Historic Victory Grill, (v) minority and women owned business, (vi) green building, and (vii) other public benefits (the "Development Priorities"). D. At the recommendation of the AEDC and the URA, the City has approved an "Addendum No. 4 (East 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Renewal Project)" (the "Addendum") pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement entered into by and among the AEDC, the City and the Austin Industrial Development Corporation June 10th, 2021 (the "Interlocal Agreement"). The Addendum authorizes the AEDC to aid and act on behalf of the City by providing assistance and services with respect to the redevelopment of the Land be achieved through a long-term master lease, ground lease, or public-private partnership transaction to be agreed upon pursuant to a competitive solicitation process. This process is most likely to result in the highest and best use of the Land as modified by the …
Project Connect: It’s Go Time! South Central Waterfront Advisory Board September 20, 2021 37 PROJECT CONNECT: A program of multiple projects PROJECT CONNECT – PROGRAM COMPONENTS Orange Line – NLTC to Stassney Phase 1 (LRT), Enhanced MetroRapid Blue Line – Riverside Corridor (LRT) Gold Line – MetroRapid, NEPA completion for LRT Downtown Tunnel (Orange, Blue Lines) MetroRapid – Expo, Pleasant Valley, Burnet to Menchaca/Oak Hill Green Line to Colony Park – NEPA, Final Design, Construction Red Line Improvements MetroExpress, Park & Rides, Transit Centers (3 New Routes, 9 P&R, 1 TC) Neighborhood Circulators (15 New Zones / Vehicles) Maintenance Facility Improvements Customer Technology Systems Anti-Displacement Investments 2 Austin Transit Partnership – Integrated Program Delivery Anti-Displacement Investments Utilities Relocations Permitting Right of Way, etc. 3 PROJECT CONNECT SEQUENCE PLAN 4 1871–1902: THE GREAT PASSENGER RAILROADS Three intercity passenger rail lines arrived in Austin along 3rd, 4th and 5th streets, with two great stations located on Congress Avenue, making it the preeminent transportation center of the region. 5 1891–1940: STREETCARS A system of 10 streetcar lines branched out to all parts of the growing city from its hub on Congress Avenue. 6 The 1928 Austin Master Plan The 1928 Plan systematically segregated Austin and became a foundation of systemic racism and economic division in our community. Project Connect recognizes the impacts of this and other planning efforts and seeks to bring a more inclusive, equitable planning approach to Austin's future. 36 2011-2019: POLICIES AND PLANS FOR THE FUTURE Downtown Austin Plan (Adopt. 2011) Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan (Adopt. 2012) Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (Adopt. 2019) 8 Reimagining the Public Realm Minneapolis Dallas, Texas Angers, FR Minneapolis Denver Dallas 9 A HIGH-QUALITY MOBILITY EXPERIENCE FOR ALL 10 Transit & Placemaking Minneapolis Dallas, Texas Angers, FR Minneapolis Denver Dallas 11 Transit & Placemaking LEED Certified Facilities – Julia Carson Transit Center (IndyGo) Art in Station Design – Hollywood / Highland (LA Metro) 12 Transit & Technology Surface Current Collection - France Volvo Autonomous Bus - Singapore Hydrogen Fuel Cells - Germany 13 ORANGE & BLUE LINE – KEY MILESTONES (2021 – 2022) April 2021 Summer 2021 Spring 2022 Spring – Summer 2022 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Notice of Intent Complete 15% Design Enter FTA Project Development Summer 2022 Winter 2022 Initial FTA Rating Complete 30% Design and Cost Estimate Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), Draft 30% Design and Cost Estimates 2023 - Beyond …
ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210920-4.a.i Date: Subject: September 21, 2021 Arts Commission Recommendations regarding FY 21 allocation of American Rescue Plan Funds (ARPA) for relief programs for the arts community Recommendations The Commission recommends the allocation $5,403,600 in ARPA funds as follows: 1. Current cultural contractors in Core and Cultural Heritage Festivals who received less than $10K 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 orgs), will receive 100% of their FY21 contract amount. Total: $1,861,125 2. Current cultural contractors in Core and Cultural Heritage Festivals who received less than $1M but more than $10K 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 orgs), will receive 85% of their FY21 contract amount. Total: 3,439,348 3. This leaves a remainder of just under $200K, to be used as needed for adjustments or other emergency funding programs that can serve other small organizations or individuals not covered in this funding proposal recommendation. These other possible uses of these funds are still under discussion by the Working Group and CAD /EDD staff. Description of Recommendation to Council This recommendation is a follow up to the previous recommendation made on August 19, 2021 by the Arts Commission to use ARPA Arts Funds for emergency relief grants to provide immediate relief to artists/organizations. The Commission took the following actions at its September 20, 2021 Commission meeting: Motion to allocate $5,403,600 in ARPA funds as recommended by the Emergency Funding and Proactive Strategies for Future Funding Working Group to provide relief funds for the arts community. Motioned: Flores Seconded: Gray 10-0 For Michelle Polgar – Chair Celina Zisman – Vice Chair Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo Lulu Flores 2 of 2 Acia Gray kYmberly Keeton Amy Mok Heidi Schmalbach Rick Van Dyke Against – None Abstain – None Rationale: Over the course of three meetings (held on 9/10/21, 9/13/21, and 9/15/21), invaluable contributions from staff, and deep consideration of the feedback received from the community, the Working Group came to the decision to award the ARPA funds in the method described above. The working group operated and made its recommendation based on the following factors and priorities: Urgency Need o Funds to …
Commented [CB1]: Racial Equity Commented [CB2]: this is acceptable as just "equity" Commented [CB3]: Racial Equity lens Commented [CB4]: racial equity ARTS COMMISSION GOALS for 2021 With the Austin Strategic Direction 2023 in mind, the Arts Commission established and revised the Four Pillars and 4 Goals to support our commitment to lead with the lens of RACIAL EQUITY. In addition, these past 18 months we have experienced an unprecedented crisis – COVID 19 – which has required us to pivot in order to address the extraordinary challenges being faced by the Arts Community. FOUR PILLARS 1. Ensure and Encourage Equity –preserves the historic cultural heritage, and reflects the growing and diverse population of Austin; 2. Inspire Evolution – achieve advancement through innovation and resiliency; 3. Foster Collaboration – contribute to Austin arts eco‐system; 4. Cultivate Leadership – develop current and emerging leaders. In keeping with our Core Values expressed in our Four Pillars we set the following goals: Goal I: Continue to revise and recalibrate all areas and aspects of our work though an Equity lens and make it a priority as follows: a. Funding and Programming 1. Continue to evaluate and restructure the City Funding Process/Allocation/Programming designed with community input and collaboration and embracing fair and equitable balance throughout the arts community. 2. AIPP programs and relations – Continue to evaluate and ensure that equity policies in place are met in the selection and funding of artists/projects. 3. Rebalance support of the arts community with a focus on artistic quality and programing that reflect Austin’s unique demographics and cultural history. b. Community Relations and Engagement 1. Engage the Arts Community in equity work. 2. Acknowledge and support community groups’, arts organizations’, boards’ and individuals’ current equity practices and empower those who need to grow internal infrastructures and programing. 3. Collaborate with COA Liaison Groups and continue to support their equity policies and replicate as appropriate in our work. 4. Establish an Equity Working Group with Community Arts leaders of the BIPOC/LGBTQI/Disabilities Community/Women to embrace their collective wisdom to inform our work. c. Council Relations 1. Engage Council on the importance and vitality of community arts and culture and the need for additional funding sources. 2. Monitor, inform and advise Council on community issues of inclusion and diversity. d. Commission Self Evaluation and Improvement 1. Education/training on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for new and existing Commissioners. 2. Conduct annual retreat …
Cultural Arts Funding Update Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager Economic Development Department September 20, 2021 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 Clarification and updates since August 9: • Third Party administrator? • What about tourism? • Is racial representation the only factor for points? • Who defines “equity” and how it is operationalized? • Why are white‐led orgs being left out? • I don't understand Thrive vs. Elevate? • Where's the data you're using? C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 Clarification and updates since August 9: • Third Party administrator? Resounding no. Keep every possible dollar in artists’ pockets. • What about tourism? Still required by state law, nothing changed. • Is racial representation the only factor for points? No. It is a priority, but not exclusionary. • Who defines “equity” and how is it operationalized? We have a starter list, and more conversation needed WITH you. • Why are white‐led orgs being left out? We are now launching Elevate to • address concerns. I don't understand Thrive vs. Elevate? These program guidelines are in progress, and we need more conversation WITH you. • Where's the data you're using? We are adding historical funding info to the City's Open Data Portal. • A more robust webpage has been created at http://www.austintexas.gov/department/cultural‐funding C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3 What are the next steps/things to remember? • We will continue to solicit, assess, and incorporate feedback. With ARPA likely being distributed before the end of 2021, we are looking at spring 2022 to launch HOT‐funded programs • We provided a briefing to Council on 8/24; will go to Audit & Finance Committee 9/22; likely again to full Council in near future • • • The City has made available $25M in relief funds to the creative/cultural community up to this point Arts Commission Working Group continues to explore alternative funding sources. • We are still in Stage 5. This continues to place constraints …
Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Deputy Director Economic Development Department September 20, 2021 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 Hotel Occupancy Tax – Collection through August Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Month Ended August 31, 2021 Tfr to Cultural Arts Fund Approved Budget 7,790,403 Amended Budget 7,790,403 August w/Encumb 196,104 Year‐to‐date w/Encumb 5,097,762 Year‐End Estimate 4,296,896 Year‐End Variance Fav(Unfav) 3,493,507 Year‐End % Variance Fav(Unfav) 44.8% C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3 Cultural Arts Fund Budget Amendment $500,000 Budget Amendment target date November 2, 2021 Council Meeting C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 4 Questions? C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 5
Discussion and possible action City of Austin P3 Policy regarding AIPP S UE L A M BE , A I P P P RO G R A M M A N AG E R A N D RE W M O O R E , P 3 P RO G R A M M A N A G E R A I P P PA N E L | S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 1 Andrew Moore manages the City of Austin’s P3 Program. Find more info about the program here: http://austintexas.gov/department/public-private-partnerships-p3-program-office 1 P3 project delivery path for AIPP • Key considerations with P3 process • If the City does not own the land, the facility will not be confirmed for purchase until it is mostly delivered. • The City can’t have an AIPP artwork in a privately owned building Issue = unmet needs • City-owned buildings are not meeting Solution = needs met @ significant cost savings • Planning ahead – uses RFP to solicit needs. competitive bids • Previous process was purchasing existing buildings as need arises. • Shifts financial risk to selected Developer • Fixed Price and Delivery Date. I’d like to start by explaining what “Public-Private Partnerships” or the “P3 delivery process” means in the City of Austin. When a City need arises, say for staff office space for example, the City typically purchases existing office buildings. The City does not have experience constructing office buildings. Many of city-owned or city-leased office buildings are reaching the end of their usefulness or do not meet the functions for which they were intended. To meet current and future needs, and to reduce the reliance on leased space, the City has developed a public-private partnership approach, which is managed by the P3 Program Office in the City’s Financial Services Department: The P3 approach uses a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to solicit competitive bids from Developer teams, allowing the City to shift the financial risk to the selected Developer using a fixed price and delivery date. Should costs exceed the agreed upon price or delivery date, the Developer is held responsible. At the completion of the project, the City purchases the building. Typical savings is about 30% over the cost of constructing a building. This process significantly reduces the cost and delivery timeline for public projects while also meeting City policy objectives. …
Quarterly Arts Commission Meetups Purpose: For the Arts Commission to connect, listen, communicate, and meet with the arts community. Including but not limited to: explaining the relationship of Arts Commission, CAD staff, City Council, and the arts community; recapping of regular meetings; providing forum to share resources & opportunities; discussing challenges to our creative ecosystem. Structure: 3 Arts Commissioners co-host ● Adjacent districts (i.e., 1,2,3 or 2,5,8), or ● Diverse representation ● After 1st year of meetings invite Music and/or QOL to co-host Meet 2nd Saturday or 2nd Tuesday after change of season ● Saturday at 2pm (Oct 9, Jan 8, Apr 2, Jul 9), or ● Tuesday at 6pm (Sep 28, Jan 4, Mar 29, Jul 5) Meet 2 (virtual) to 4 hours (in person) ● Although equitable accessibility is a challenge, we recommend hosting virtually until Austin is back at Stage 3 ○ We may continue using Big Medium Zoom account ○ Commissioner with best internet connection to act as primary host ○ Short recaps can be added to newsletter ○ Encourage guests to share information with those not attending ● At Stage 3, we may host hybrid and/or in-person meetings Sample Agenda: 1. Co-Host Introductions (5 mins.) a. Name & District b. Time on Commission c. Why agreed to serve 2. Recap last Arts Commission meeting (5 mins.) 3. Guest Introductions (5-15 mins.) a. Voice, if less than 12 guests b. Chat, if more than 12 guests 4. Lightning Announcements (10 mins.) a. Pecha-Kucha style presentations 30 to 60 secs. b. Include brief listings in newsletter i. 5. Open discussion (20mins. - 1 hour) 6. Adjourn (5 mins.)
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR MEETING September 20, 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 Jacqueline Watson Danielle Skidmore Members Absent Nathaniel Bradford 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 Erica Leak Travis Perlman Nefertitti Jackmon Laura Keating Megan Santee, URB legal counsel to oversee is Approved Minutes CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm called to order with 5 members present. Commissioner Tetey joined the meeting at 6:09 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the August 16, 2021, Regular Called Meeting Minutes. Draft minutes were not posted in backup. Item postponed. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Presentation from City staff on the status of the Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining District amendments and discussion. Laura Keating presented, and discussion occurred. b. Presentation from City staff regarding Council resolution approved September 2, 2021, item 48, related to the African American Cultural Arts District and Urban Renewal Agency owned property and discussion. Laura Keating presented, and discussion occurred. c. Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment extending the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and DiverseArts Cultural Works. Harold McMillan and Travis Perlman addressed the Board and discussion occurred. On Vice Chair Pierce’s motion, Commissioner Watson’s second, the extension of the license agreement was approved unanimously. d. Staff update on the status of agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin and discussion. Laura Keating presented, and discussion occurred. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action from the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and City staff regarding an approach to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St) Anne Gatling Haynes with …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVED MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 AT 6:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Regular Meeting on September 20, 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 6:03 pm. Board Members in attendance: Ex Officios: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Jeff Thompson (Planning Commission) Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) Laura Cottam-Sajbel (Parks and Recreation Board) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Jeff Seiden (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association) COA Staff: Sravya Garladenne, Staff Liaison 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Board Member Linda Guerrero made a motion, seconded by Board Member Laura Cottam-Sajbel, to approve the draft August 16, 2021 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed without amendments with 6 yes and 3 absent votes. 2. ITEMS FOR PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION a. Presentation on Project Connect – Peter Mullan, Chief of Architecture and Urban Design at Austin Transit Partnership, gave a presentation on Project Connect and its relation to the South Central Waterfront District. The Board discussed this and. No action was taken. b. 305 S Congress Planned Unit Development (PUD) – Board Member Laura Cottam Sajbel, Active Projects Working Group lead, gave an update on the working group’s review of the 305 S Congress PUD. The Board discussed this and agreed to draft a side-by-side comparison of the SCW Vision Framework Plan and the 305 S Congress PUD to further evaluate the PUD application. 3. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 4. WORKING GROUP UPDATES & ASSIGNMENTS FROM CHAIR a. Community Benefits, Infrastructure, and Regulating Plan – No updates. b. Finance and Governance – No updates. c. Active Projects – Update covered in Item 2.b. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation at a FUTURE meeting. a. Statesman PUD b. Briefing on One Texas Center c. Update on Financial Toolbox from the City’s Financial Services Department 6. ADJOURNMENT – 6:47 pm. 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. …
SPECIAL CALLED HIV PLANNING COUNCIL BUSINESS COMMITTE MEETING Monday, September 20, 2021, 6:00 P.M. City Hall/ Remote HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chair L.J. Smith, Vice-Chair Tarik Daniel, Caitlin Simmons, Barry Waller, Brooks Wood, Glenn Crawford, Non-Voting, Jonathan Garcia, Taylor Stockett, A. Daniel Ramos, and Rocky Lane, Non-Voting -Attendance (present): Jaseudia Killion, Barry Waller, Charles Curry, Glenn Crawford, Anthony Kitzmiller, Patricia Niswander, Matthew Howrey, Ronald Stinson, Nel Hernandez, Steph Adler, Tarik Daniels, Sam Keffler, Anjelica Barrientos, Caitlin Simmons, Kodjo Dodo, Justin Ferrill, Daniel Ramos, Jonathan Garcia AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 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. Meeting began at 6:03 pm 9/20/2021 1. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM 2. INTRODUCTION/ANNOUNCEMENTS a. Introductions i. HIV Planning Council Applicants i. Nel Hernandez ii. Steph Adler ii. Additional Guests b. Departures i. Mattyna Stephens 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Reviewing previous meetings: -6/21/21: need to report votes, motion to approve minutes with edit 5.b.iii. on spelling (Piolet to Pilot) by Barry, seconded by Daniel. No objections to approve minutes with edits. -7/6/21: Barry and Daniel see no needs for edits. No objection for the adoption of these minutes. Minutes then are adopted as they are. -8/23/21: Caitlin motions to add EIS as additional conflict of interest. Daniel motions to edits 8.a.ii spelling, “interpretor” to “interpreter”. Tarik moves to approve minutes with corrections. No objection of these minutes. Minutes approved with edits. 4. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS a. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards -Caitlin: service categories of foodbank, medical nutrition therapy, health insurance assistance program, medical case management, non-medical case management, oral health, and early intervention services -Daniel: service categories of non-medical case management and medical case management 5. HIV AND AGING PRESENTATION Presented by BARRY WALLER AND CHARLES CURRY of the LGBT COALITION ON AGING -The Coalition has sponsored a series of forums with HIV care providers and senior care providers to foster an exchange of knowledge and build familiarity -Daniel: Where is information coming from regarding substance use and HIV? -Barry: It’s Federal level and comes from grant makers. -HRSA HIV & Aging document sent out in meeting email 6. NEW MEMBERSHIP APPROVALS -Brooks is not here today, this was a committee recommendation, so no second is needed a. Nel Hernandez …
