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May 19, 2021

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Project Overview Requesting Support for Waterloo Park Sponsoring Departments: Community Leadership PARD & Watershed Protection • Operations & Maintenance • • • • Programming & Art Environmental Stewardship Design Excellence • • • • • Code Compliance Public Health, Safety & Welfare Environmental Stewardship Subject Matter Expertise Council approved project and partnership Mission Waterloo Greenway Conservancy creates and maintains an extraordinary urban park system and a restored Waller Creek, in partnership with the City of Austin, for the benefit of all. The Conservancy renews the natural environment, promotes play, health and wellness, economic vitality and mobility, and engages the community through outreach, education, cultural events, and the arts. ECOLOGY MOBILITY PARKS N 2 N D S T 3 R D S T 4 T H S T 5 T H S T 6 T H S T 7 T H S T 8 T H S T 9 T H S T 1 0 T H S T 1 1 T H S T 1 2 T H S T 1 3 T H S T 1 4 T H S T 1 5 T H S T Pontoon Bridge Austin Convention Center La d y Bir d La k e C E S A R C H A V E Z S T Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Creek Delta D A V S S T I D R I S K I L L S T RAINEY ST Palm School Palm Park SAN JACINTO BLVD TRINITY ST NECHES ST RED RIVER ST SABINE ST Red River Cultural District The Refuge IH-35 Waterloo Park Dell Seton Medical Center Dell Medical School at the University of Texas Central Health Brackenridge Redevelopment Site Frank C. Erwin, Jr. Special Events Center Symphony Square 70,000 Attendees Community Programs 2019 Arts + Culture Health + Environment Civic Infrastructure Economic Opportunity 60 Free Programs & Events 50+ Community Partners 275 Volunteer Hours 100+ Volunteers Engaged Capture the Opportunity of the Tunnel SECONDARY INLET FACILITY TUNNEL OUTLET L a d y B i r d L a k e SECONDARY INLET FACILITY PIPED WATERSHED 28’ DIAMETER UNDERGROUND BYPASS TUNNEL PRIMARY INLET FACILITY WALLER CREEK LAKE WATER FED WALLER CREEK STORMWATER FED August 2021 Waterloo Park Community Day Ribbon Cutting & Land Dedication Ceremonies Live Music & Dance Celebration Fall 2021 Live Nation/C3 Concerts Lebermann Plaza Concert Series Glow in the Park Asleep at the …

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May 19, 2021

May_19_2021_Downtown_Commission_Approved_Meeting_Minutes original pdf

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DOWNTOWN COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2021 The Downtown Commission convened in a meeting on Wednesday, May 19th, 2021 at 301 W. 2nd Street in virtual videoconferencing. Downtown Commissioners in Attendance: Chair August Harris, Vice Chair Christopher Lehman, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Laura Templeton, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner kYmberly Keeton, Commissioner Ann-Charlotte Patterson, Commissioner Nelly Paulina Ramirez, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby Downtown Commissioners Not in Attendance: Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Mike Lavigne, Commissioner Preston Reine, Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo, Commissioner Kimberly Taylor City Staff in Attendance: Susana Carbajal, Christine Maguire, Mona Sanchez, and Matthew Schmidt, Economic Development Department CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a. Mark Walters, City of Austin Housing and Planning Department provided general citizens communications regarding the Palm District Planning process. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE APRIL 21, 2021 MEETING MINUTES Commissioner Meisenbach motioned to approve the April 21, 2020 meeting minutes with Commissioner Gomez’ second on a motion of 6-0. 2. NEW BUSINESS - Discussion and Possible Action a. Downtown Austin Homeless Activity Dianna Grey (Austin Public Health), Bill Brice (Downtown Austin Alliance), Matthew Mollica (Ending Community Homelessness Coalition), as well as Cmdr. Jeff Greenwalt and Lt. Lawrence Davis (Austin Police Department) provided updates in regard to downtown Austin homeless activity and housing/mental health strategies. b. Waller Creek Greenway Conversancy - 1 - Melissa Ayala and John Ridgon (Waller Creek Greenway Conservancy) and Lisa Storer (PARD) provided updates to regarding the Waller Creek Greenway and development progress. 3. OLD BUSINESS Items from representatives of collaborating commissions including non-voting members a. Update from Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo on recent activities and actions taken by the Design Commission Commissioner Henao-Robledo was absent. b. Update from Commissioner Ben Heimsath on recent activities and actions taken by the Historic Landmark Commission Commissioner reported that the HLC was working on a certified local government grant and working to revise the Comprehensive Historic Preservation Plan. c. Update from Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby on recent activities and actions taken by the Urban Transportation Commission Commissioner Weatherby reported that the UTC had received an update on the Corridor Project and continuing to follow the I35 expansion. d. Update from Commissioner kYmberly Keeton on recent activities and actions taken by e. Update from Commissioner Ann-Charlotte Patterson on recent activities and actions f. Update from …

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May 19, 2021

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April 21, 2021

April_21_2021_Downtown_Commission_Meeting_Agenda original pdf

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Versión en español a continuación. DOWNTOWN COMMISSION Meeting of APRIL 21, 2021 Downtown Commission Meeting to be held APRIL 21, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (April 20, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 21, 2021 Downtown Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Mona Sanchez (512) 974-7864, mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the, day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 mona.sanchez@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del DOWNTOWN COMMISSION FECHA de la reunion (APRIL 21, 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 (April 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 la junta en Mona Sanchez, (512) 974-7864, mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez …

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April 21, 2021

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Downtown Commission 04.21.2021 DAAF Mission “To ignite the potential of downtown- through art and creative spaces that capture the spirit of Austin – by and for everyone.” Republic Square Republic Square AUCTION OAKS Revitalization Project AUCTION OAKS Before Clarity Parks: Republic Square- Preliminary Sketches AUCTION OAKS Design AUCTION OAKS In Progress AUCTION OAKS In Progress AUCTION OAKS Transformation AUCTION OAKS After AUCTION OAKS After AUCTION OAKS Phase I GRANT FUNDING: PPS/Claritin Urban Forestry $47,500 $ 2,000 TOTAL PROJECT COST: FUNDING STILL NEEDED: $74,004 ($24,504) EXPENSES: LBJ Wildflower Center Consulting Bartlett Tree Experts Consulting Soil Analysis Weed Removal Arbor Work Plants & Materials IN KIND: Bollard Removal Landscape Design Services $13,335 $ 1,990 $ 68 $ 5,250 $ 6,985 $46,376 AUCTION OAKS Phase 2 Existing Conditions - South West Entrance View AUCTION OAKS Phase 2 Visualization - South West Entrance View Summer Bloom AUCTION OAKS Phase 2 Visualization - North West Auction Oaks Area View Summer Bloom PROJECT: CPCI PHASE I: Clarify Mission, Vision and Broaden Audience and Reach PHASE II: Benchmark Research • • • • • Downtown Detroit Partnership (Detroit, MI) Center City District Parks – Dilworth Park (Philadelphia, PA) Downtown DC Foundation – Franklin Park (Washington DC) Grand Park (Los Angeles, CA) Downtown Seattle Association – Occidental Square (Seattle, WA PHASE III: Define Next Steps and Deploy $25K Grant Writing on the Walls Writing on the Walls Writing on the Walls Writing on the Walls Writing on the Walls Bouldin Creek Commons Austin Artists Tyler Hobbs Jana Swec Sophie Roach Soledad Fernandez-Whitechurch Writing on the Walls Writing on the Walls P.L.A.C.E. Downtown Drive-In P.L.A.C.E. Shop the Block Participating Merchants Capitol One Bank Project Connect Office Royal Blue Grocery 7-11 Wild About Music The Hideout Caroline’s Restaurant P.L.A.C.E. Shop the Block P.L.A.C.E. Shop the Block P.L.A.C.E. Holiday Stroll P.L.A.C.E. Holiday Stroll P.L.A.C.E. Holiday Stroll P.L.A.C.E. Busking 301 CONGRESS - PLACEMAKING WORKSHEET *Adapted from the ‘Place Game’ by Project for Public Spaces How do you experience this space? How would you rate the space? Have you used this space? If so, how have you typically used it (i.e. work break, short cut, lunch spot, etc)? Uses & Activities POOR GOOD P.L.A.C.E. 301 Congress Do you know how to access this space from your work/office? If so, is it easy to find? Pre-COVID, how was this space typically used? Access & Linkage POOR GOOD What are the new opportunities? If the …

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April 21, 2021

Agenda_Item_2(c)_AEDC original pdf

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Downtown Commission Update Austin Economic Development Corporation April 21, 2021 AEDC Roles AEDC is working with EDD, HPD, and Finance to support several future objectives… Implement the South Central Waterfront TIRZ Design and develop the Cultural Trust Manage the public pipeline assets Negotiate future real estate transactions Austin EDC Overview | 2 AEDC Formation: Progress Oct.-Nov. 2020 Dec. ‘20-Jan. ’21 February 2021 March 2021 AEDC Board Activity Council votes to create AEDC Dec. 14: First Board meeting Jan. Board meeting Board meeting Board meeting Management QBL retained to launch organization Obtain copies of other Master Contract agreements Ongoing Interlocal Agreement (ILA) negotiations Final ILA negotiations Executive Search RFP prepared for executive search firm RFP released Negotiations & Selection of Korn Ferry as firm First job postings released Legal RFP prepared for Legal RFP RFP released; Winstead retained as counsel; Creative Bond Negotiations Creative Bond Negotiations & Administrative set-up Bond negotiations; Banking RFP; Board support Stakeholder meetings held in Dec, Feb and March. Public (ULI) Meetings held in Jan, Feb. Austin EDC Overview | 3 AEDC Formation: Interlocal Agreement Initial Projects • Cultural Trust • South Central Waterfront • Public & Private Pipeline • Management of AIDC (as staff to Council) Funding • Transfer of EDD Funds and AIDC balance • Creative Space Bond • Iconic Venue Fund Annual Oversight • Annual Contract • Budget • Real Estate Reporting • Inclusive Growth and DE&I Reporting Austin EDC Overview | 4 AEDC Next Steps: Engagement AEDC will transition from general stakeholder meetings to targeted committees and public discussions: AEDC Stakeholders Cultural Trust Advisory Committee (CTAC) Joint Music and Arts Commission South Central Waterfront Advisory Committee (SCWAB) AEDC Real Estate Committee Austin EDC Overview | 5 AEDC Next Steps: Board Onboarding ONBOARDING PROCESS BOARD NOMINEES March 25 | Council approved Board nominations. New AEDC Board members received onboarding materials and orientation. April 12| First full AEDC Board meeting. Rosie Truelove (Chair) Diana Maldonado Sylnovia Holt-Rabb Jeremy Martin Kellee Coleman David Steinwedell Ed Van Eenoo Carl Settles Stephen Levy Sharmila Mukherjee Emmett Beliveau Tamara Atkinson Bradford Patterson Molly Beth Malcolm Xavier Peña Awais Azhar Suchitra Gururaj Matias Segura Cathy McHorse Char Hu Veronica Briseño (Acting CEO) Austin EDC Overview | 6 South Central Waterfront HR&A Advisors, Inc. PANYNJ Advertising | 7 Key Steps for TIRZ Designation & Implementation Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 City Council Forms TIRZ • • Prepare preliminary financing plan …

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April 21, 2021

Agenda_Item_2(e)_backup original pdf

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UPDATE ON H.B. 3813 Intergovernmental Relations Office – Brie L. Franco, Officer H.B. 3813 BY REP. CODY HARRIS • H.B. 3813 will preempt the City of Austin’s current amplified sound ordinance. • The bill as currently written will allow amplified sound up to 85 decibels (the equivalent of a large motorcycle) until 2 a.m., citywide. • The bill is authored by Representative Cody Harris, a lawmaker from Palestine, TX. • This bill impacts Austin, and only Austin. No other city in Texas would be required to lobby the legislature to redress grievances related to their local sound ordinance. 2 WHAT IS OUR CURRENT ORDINANCE? Citywide • Amplified Sound is allowed: •Sunday – Wednesday until 10:30 p.m. •Thursday until 11 p.m. •Friday/Saturday – 12 a.m. •A permit is may be sought for the districts below, or if the establishment falls within 600’ of a property zoned and used for residential use. Sixth Street and Warehouse District • Amplified Sound is Allowed •Everyday until 2 a.m. Red River District • Amplified Sound is Allowed: •Thursday until 12 a.m. •Friday/Saturday until 1 a.m. •Must follow Citywide Ordinance Sunday – Wednesday. 3 TIMELINE OF EVENTS • 2003 – Austin’s baseline ordinance was revised, and the permit requirement was created. • 2003 – Sixth Street District and Warehouse District created – allowing amplified sound until 2 a.m. in those designated areas. • 2011 – Limits established for outdoor sound permits for bars within 600’ of property zoned and used as residential. They were restricted past 10 p.m. on amplified sound. • 2012 – Limits loosened on outdoor sound permits for bars within 600’ of property zoned and used as residential; allowing more time for amplified sound. They are now restricted past 12 a.m. • 2018 – Red River Cultural District created; allowing amplified sound until 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. • 2021 – H.B. 3813 filed to preempt the City’s work on amplified sound. 4 THEY SAY, WE SAY • While working on this bill, we have heard numerous false claims about the City of Austin’s amplified sound ordinance. Those are: • They Say: The City implemented the current ordinance after aggrieved bar owners had established a presence. We Say: Our current ordinance has been in place since 2003, with a few revisions since then. The current ordinance is the result of a longtime collaboration with residents, bar owners, live music venue operators, and …

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20210421-2(e): HB3813 Downtown Commission Recommendation original pdf

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DOWNTOWN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210421-02(e) 8-0 April 21, 2021 House Bill 3813: Regulating Amplified Sound Commissioner Megan Meisenbach Seconded By: Vice Chair Lehman Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation The Commission opposes House Bill 3813 in concordance with the work of the City of Austin Intergovernmental Relations Office. Vote For: Chair August Harris, Vice Chair Christopher Lehman, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Laura Templeton, Commissioner Preston Reine, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Mike Lavigne Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Jim Schissler Attest: Mona Sanchez Mona Sanchez, Commission Liaison, Economic Development Department 1 of 1

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April 21, 2021

April_21_2021_Approved_Meeting_Minutes original pdf

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DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2021 The Downtown Commission convened in a meeting on Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 at 301 W. 2nd Street in virtual videoconferencing. Downtown Commissioners in Attendance: Chair August Harris, Vice Chair Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Laura Templeton, Commissioner Nelly Paulina Ramirez, Commissioner Preston Reine, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Melissa Haneo-Robleo, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby, Commissioner Mike Lavigne Downtown Commissioners Not in Attendance: Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner kYmberly Keeton, Commissioner Kimberly Taylor, Commissioner Douglas Leveton City Staff in Attendance: Mona Sanchez and Christine Maguire, Economic Development Department CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MARCH 17, 2020 MEETING MINUTES Commissioner Meisenbach motioned to approve the March 17th, 2020 meeting minutes with Commissioner Gomez’ second on a motion of 8-0. 2. NEW BUSINESS - Discussion and Possible Action a. Election of Officers Commissioner Meisenbach motioned to renominate Chair Harris to continue to serve as Chair of the Downtown Commission with Vice Chair Lehman’s second on a vote of 8-0. b. Joint Downtown Commission and Music Commission Meeting Commissioner Meisenbach motioned to authorize Downtown Commission COA staff to work with COA Music Commission staff to coordinate a joint meeting between the two commissions with Vice Chair Lehman’s second on a vote of 8-0. c. Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Item postponed. - 1 - d. Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation (DAAF) The Commission received a presentation from Molly Alexander, Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation. No action was taken. e. House Bill 3813: Regulating Amplified Sound The Commission received a presentation from Taylor Ward, Senior Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator, COA Intergovernmental Relations Office. Commissioner Meisenbach motioned to oppose HB 3813 with Vice Chair Lehman’s second on a vote of 8-0. 3. OLD BUSINESS Items from representatives of collaborating commissions including non-voting members a. Update from Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo on recent activities and actions taken by the Design Commission No updates. b. Update from Commissioner Ben Heimsath on recent activities and actions taken by the Historic Landmark Commission Commissioner reported that the HLC was working on a certified local government grant and working to revise the Comprehensive Historic Preservation Plan. c. Update from Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby on recent activities and actions taken by the Urban Transportation Commission Commissioner Weatherby reported that the UTC had received …

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April 21, 2021

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March 17, 2021

March_17_2021_Downtown_Commission_Meeting_Agenda original pdf

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Versión en español a continuación. DOWNTOWN COMMISSION Meeting of MARCH 17, 2021 Downtown Commission Meeting to be held MARCH 17, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (March 16, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March 17, 2021 Downtown Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Mona Sanchez (512) 974-7864, mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the, day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 mona.sanchez@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del DOWNTOWN COMMISSION FECHA de la reunion (MARCH 17, 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 (March 16, 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 la junta en Mona Sanchez, (512) 974-7864, mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez …

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March 17, 2021

Agenda_Item_2(d)_ATD_Downtown_Wayfinding original pdf

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DOWNTOWN AUSTIN WAYFINDING PROGRAM 2020 Implementation / Stakeholder Meeting JANUARY 5, 2021 AGENDA • Introductions • Project Background • Project Status • Current Tasks • Next Steps / Schedule • Destination Discussion The University of Texas MLK Blvd. East Austin 5 3 H I c a p o M . d v l B r a m a L Lady Bird Lake . . e v A s s e r g n o C . S South Austin ORIGINAL SCOPE OF WORK • Wayfinding Analysis • Design Development • Sign Standards Manual (Signed/Sealed) • Sign Location Plans • Message Schedule • Detail Sheets: Location Photos / Drawings FINAL DRAFT N o . 1 1 Downtown Austin wayfinding master plan June 14, 2013 H City of Austin, Texas with: McCann Adams Studio Austin, TX Estilo Communications Austin, TX I.T. Gonzalez Engineers Austin, TX Gannett Fleming Austin, TX MERJE | ENVIRONMENTS & EXPERIENCES 120 North Church Street Suite 208 West Chester, PA 19380 T 484.266.0648 www.merjedesign.com Section 1 - Introduction Section 3 - Wayfinding & Signage Analysis 3.29 MLK Jr Blvd 18th St 17th St t S e d n a r G o i R e v A t s e W 16th St 15th St 14th St 12th St 11th St 10th St 9th St 8th St 7th St 6th St t S e d n a r G o i R 5th St e v A t s e W FINAL DRAFT N o . 1 FIGURE 3.10 VEHICULAR CIRCULATION Primary vehicular circulation patterns for wayfinding based on stakeholder interviews and Downtown Austin Plan strategies. 9 10 t S s o z a r B i t S o n o t n A n a S t S e p u l a d a u G t S s e c e u N t S a c a v a L t S o d a r o l o C e v A s s e r g n o C d v l B r a m a L 8 Austin Recreation Center 13th St Duncan Park d v l B r a m a L 4 t S e i w o B 3rd St Austin Amtrak d v l B r a m a L LEGEND Two-way Traffic One-way Traffic Key Decision Point Downtown Gateway t S e p u l …

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Agenda_Item2(b)_Downtown_DACR original pdf

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Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project Preliminary Design Phase Update Boards and Commissions March 2021 Site Map & Context 2 Previous City Council Direction • Butler Shores location approved on 5/9/19 • Council direction to consider site alternatives: on site 1. New DAC & existing PARD Main Office remain 2. New DAC & New PARD Main Office rebuilt on site (unfunded) 3. New DAC on site, existing PARD is removed/relocated elsewhere (unfunded) • Consolidated Arts District Parking (underground, partially unfunded) • Seek alternative financing mechanisms & interest in philanthropy Conceptual development scenario from 2018/2019 planning process 3 Existing PARD Main Office • Constructed 1959, 2-story addition in 1976 • First permanent home for COA Parks Department • High degree of historic integrity • Architect: R. Earl Dillard • Defining features: wide eaves, flat roof, curtain • Eligible for listing on National Register of Historic windows Places Image credits: Austin History Center 4 Recent Stakeholder Engagement • Two Open House Community Meetings • Meeting #1: Oct. 28, 2020 • Meeting #2: Jan. 26, 2021 • (10) Small Group Meetings • Dougherty Arts Center Staff: 11/10/2020 • Painting, Photography, and Drawing Artists and Instructors: 11/19/2020 • Youth Program Instructors and Parents: 12/1/2020 • Gallery Artists: 12/2/2020 • Artist Professional Development Programs: 12/3/2020 • Theater Organizations and Technical Staff: 12/7/2020 • Friends of the Dougherty Arts Center: 12/9/2020 • Ceramics Studio Artists and Instructors: 12/10/2020 • Neighbors to the Dougherty Arts Center: 12/15/2020 • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Arts: 1/7/2021 • Electronic Survey • 221 Participants & 894 Responses • Ongoing Partner Coordination • ZACH Scott Theater • The Trail Foundation • Austin Transportation Dept. 5 Project Mission Statement 6 Site Constraints Map 7 Four Options Key operational criteria and site considerations • Preservation of heritage trees • Relationship to adjacent ZACH • Underground parking solution • Pick-up & drop-off for youth programs • Load-in areas for theater programs • Balancing traffic impact between Toomey Rd. & Riverside Dr. • Preservation of PARD Main Office (1959) • Allowance for possible expansion • Activates parkland & enhance trail access • Civic presence/identity • Back of house areas for kiln yard, etc. 8 • Compact building footprint tucked closely behind PARD Main & ZACH School • One heritage oak impacted • Proposed parking garage sits between ZACH and new DAC, within ZACH lease boundary • PARD Main is retained and renovated/expanded (future scope, unfunded) …

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March_17_2021_approved_Meeting_Minutes original pdf

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DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2021 The Downtown Commission convened in a meeting on Wednesday, March 17th, 2021 at 301 W. 2nd Street in virtual videoconferencing. Downtown Commissioners in Attendance: Chair August Harris, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner Christopher Lehman, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Douglas Leveton, Commissioner Laura Templeton, Commissioner Nelly Paulina Ramirez, Commissioner Preston Reine, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner kYmberly Keeton, Commissioner Melissa Haneo-Robleo, Downtown Commissioners Not in Attendance: Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby City Staff in Attendance: Mona Sanchez and Christine Maguire, Economic Development Department CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 16, 2020 MEETING MINUTES Commissioner Lehman motioned to approve the December 16th, 2020 meeting minutes with Commissioner Gomez’ second on a motion of 8-0. 2. NEW BUSINESS - Discussion and Possible Action a. Officer Nomination Commission Lehman volunteered for Vice Chair. Motioned passed unanimously on a vote of 8-0. b. Doughtery Arts Center Project Kevin Johnson, Parks & Recreation Department and Studio 8 Consultants provided a presentation on the Doughtery Arts Center Project. No action was taken. - 1 - c. Update on Austin Police Department Headquarter and Austin Community Court Relocation Efforts. Alex Gale, Office of Real Estate Services provided an update on relocation efforts. No action was taken. d. Downtown Wayfinding Project Tooran Khosh, Austin Transportation Department provided a presentation on the Downtown Wayfinding Project. No action was taken. 2. Old Business - Items from representatives of collaborating commissions including non-voting members a. Update from Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo on recent activities and actions b. Update from Commissioner Ben Heimsath on recent activities and actions taken by the taken by the Design Commission Historic Landmark Commission c. Update from Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby on recent activities and actions taken by the Urban Transportation Commission d. Update from Commissioner kYmberly Keeton on recent activities and actions taken by the Arts Commission e. Update from Commissioner Douglas Leveton on recent activities and actions taken by the Music Commission Commissioner Leveton reported the Music Commission has been discussing the future of music in Downtown and sustainability. f. Update from Commissioner Kimberly Taylor on recent activities and actions taken by the Parks & Recreation Board g. Update from Commissioner Nelly Paulina Ramirez on recent activities and actions taken by the Public Safety Commission 3. …

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Versión en español a continuación. DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MEETING February 17, 2021 Downtown Commission to be held February 17, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (February 16, 12:00 p.m.). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Downtown Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Mona Sanchez at 512-974-7864 or mona.sanchez@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 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 mona.sanchez@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 Reunión del Downtown Commission FECHA de la reunion (February 17, 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 (February 16, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en Mona Sanchez at mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov or 512-974-7864 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. la la los reunión se reunión aquí: transmite en vivo, residentes pueden ver • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de …

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Feb. 17, 2021

February_17_2021_Revised_Downtown_Commission_Agenda original pdf

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Versión en español a continuación. DOWNTOWN COMMISSION Meeting of FEBRUARY 17, 2021 Downtown Commission Meeting to be held FEBRUARY 17, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (February 16, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 17, 2021 Downtown Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Mona Sanchez (512) 974-7864, mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the, day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 mona.sanchez@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del DOWNTOWN COMMISSION FECHA de la reunion (FEBRUARY 17, 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 (February 16, 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 la junta en Mona Sanchez, (512) 974-7864, mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez …

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Dec. 16, 2020

December_16_2020_Downtown_Commission_Meeting_Agenda original pdf

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Versión en español a continuación. Downtown Commission Meeting December 16, 2020 Downtown Commission to be held December 16, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (December 15, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 16, 2020, Downtown Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Mona Sanchez (512) 974-7864 / mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 mona.sanchez@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del DOWNTOWN COMMISSION FECHA de la reunion (December 16, 2020) 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 (December 15, 2020 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 la junta en Mona Sanchez (512)974-7864 / mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que …

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Dec. 16, 2020

COA Relief Recovery Program original pdf

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UPDATE: DOWNTOWN COMMISSION December 16, 2020 Completed Relief & Recovery Programs SAVES Austin Live Music Venue Preservation Fund Live Music Fund Event Program Economic Development Department Completed Relief & Recovery Programs ➢ Federal CARES Funding – Live Music and Performance Venues 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 00/00/00 2 CARES Funded Total Awards for Live Music & Performance Venues772,728.14$ 401,979.14$ Total Awards for Live Music Production135,757.65$ 75,757.65$ Total Awards for Live Music Studios73,356.70$ 7,039.70$ Total Awards for Entertainment or Nightlife Venues36,543.00$ 1,543.00$ Total Awarded to Music or Music Businesses & Venues981,842.49$ 484,776.49$ Completed Relief & Recovery Programs ➢ Small Business Grants 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 00/00/00 3 AwardBusiness NameBusiness DBAIndustry $ 40,000.00 Cheer Up Charlies LLCCheer Up CharliesLive Performance/Music Venues $ 25,258.24 Donnar Inc.Donn's DepotLive Performance/Music Venues $ 1,543.00 11E5 LLCFair MarketEntertainment or Nightlife Venues $ 40,000.00 Hooms Inc. FriendsLive Performance/Music Venues $ 33,193.00 Hotel Big Chief LLCHotel VegasLive Performance/Music Venues $ 29.94 Kick Butt CoffeeKick Butt Coffee Music & BoozeLive Performance/Music Venues $ 40,000.00 Tubbs One-2-One LPOne-2-One BarLive Performance/Music Venues $ 11,170.25 Santa Cruz Collective LLCSanta Cruz TheaterLive Performance/Music Venues $ 40,000.00 El Leons East LLCStay GoldLive Performance/Music Venues $ 2,167.00 13th Floor Management/ Moloko barThe 13th FloorLive Performance/Music Venues $ 40,000.00 Belmont Interests, LLCThe BelmontLive Performance/Music Venues $ 34,919.86 Continental South Congress CorpThe Continental ClubLive Performance/Music Venues $ 40,000.00 The Lost Well, LLCThe Lost WellLive Performance/Music Venues $ 15,240.85 BlancoNegro LLCThe North DoorLive Performance/Music Venues $ 40,000.00 The White Horse Honky Tonk LLCThe White HorseLive Performance/Music Venues $ 16,153.38 Boss Radio Music ServicesBoss Radio Music ServicesLive Performance/Music Venues (Production) $ 9,043.58 Event Production Services LLCEPSLive Performance/Music Venues (Production) $ 10,560.69 Moontower Entertainment LLCMoontower EntertainmentLive Performance/Music Venues (Production) $ 40,000.00 Werd Media Labs, LLCThe Werd CompanyLive Performance/Music Venues (Production) $ 3,057.77 Ohm Recording FacilityChico JonesLive Performance/Music Venues (Studio) $ 2,046.84 Same Sky Productions, Inc.Same Sky ProductionsLive Performance/Music Venues (Studio) $ 1,935.09 King Electric RecordingKing Electric RecordingLive Performance/Music Venues (Studio) $401,979.14 Total Awards for Live Music & Performance Venues $ 75,757.65 Total Awards for Live Music Production $ 7,039.70 Total Awards for Live Music Studios $ 1,543.00 Total …

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Dec. 16, 2020

Historic Design Standards original pdf

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DOWNTOWN COMMISSION BRIEFING DECEMBER 16, 2020 Historic preservation is a tool to steward change. Historic preservation is a tool to steward change. Design standards provide a clear, objective way to evaluate proposed changes. WHY HISTORIC DESIGN STANDARDS? 1. 2. Increase equity by reducing resources required for the historic district application. Increase predictability for property owners in potential districts. 3. Take a common-sense approach to design standards by recognizing underlying principles. WHY HISTORIC DESIGN STANDARDS? 4. Provide clearer standards for historic landmark owners and National Register district property owners. 5. Provide an educational tool for all historic property owners. 6. Provide consistent standards for project review by commissioners and staff. 7. Follow good practices in preservation. SECRETARY’S STANDARDS FOR REHABILITATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. A property will be used as it was historically or be given a new use that requires minimal change to its distinctive materials, features, spaces, and spatial relationships. The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The removal of distinctive materials or alteration of features, spaces, and spatial relationships that characterize a property will be avoided. Each property will be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or elements from other historic properties, will not be undertaken. Changes to a property that have acquired historic significance in their own right will be retained and preserved. Distinctive materials, features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property will be preserved. Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture, and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence. Chemical or physical treatments, if appropriate, will be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. Treatments that cause damage to historic materials will not be used. Archeological resources will be protected and preserved in place. If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures will be undertaken. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and massing …

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