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 …
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 …
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 …
Downtown Commission Briefing December 16, 2020 Alley (Aerial) Right-of-Way Vacations Applications: F# 10285-2006, 10286-2006, 10287-2006 60 East Avenue 61 Rainey Street 69 Rainey Street EXHIBIT "___" PAGE 3 OF 4 SKETCH TO ACCOMPANY LEGAL DESCRIPTION DRISKILL'S AND RAINEY'S SUBDIVISION LOT 18, BLOCK 1 OF PART OF OUTLOTS 72 & 73, DIVISION E, AUSTIN TEXAS VOL. 1, PG. 22, P.R.T.C.T. N O I T A T N E M U N O ) E D I 2, P.R.T.C.T. T W D M E E G. 2 N 0 F U O L. 1, P Y ( Y F E D B L O L D V A N A 2 E C N E D I V S E A C L Y, L 2 8 4 1 2 0 3 1 0 O.P.R.T.C.T. T R E P O R T P S D N M I K T.# 2 1 0 0 S, et al. G. 0 A 2, P R D.R.T.C.T. E R T N E 1 O O C M U I L L O U V J 5 0 3 LEGEND OF ABBREVIATIONS P.R.T.C.T. O.P.R.T.C.T. D.R.T.C.T. POB/POC AC./S.F. INST.# Plat Records of Travis County, Texas Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas Deed Records of Travis County, Texas Point of Beginning/Point of Commencing Acres/Square feet Instrument Number MNS MONUMENTS / BEARING BASIS Mag nail & washer stamped "JPH Land Surveying" set Found monuments are as noted The bearings shown hereon are Texas State Plane Grid bearings (Texas Central Zone, NAD83). 5/8" REBAR T, L C L MNS L3 1/2" REBAR DRISKILL'S AND RAINEY'S SUBDIVISION LOT 1, BLOCK 1 OF PART OF OUTLOTS 72 & 73 DIVISION E, AUSTIN TEXAS VOL. 1, PG. 22, P.R.T.C.T. (ORIGINAL) RIVER STREET PER VOL. 1, PG. 22, P.R.T.C.T. (REFERENCED AS BEING RELOCATED BY VOL. 86, PG. 52, D.R.T.C.T.) 9 0 9 4 3 1 0 1 0 O.P.R.T.C.T. E E R T Y S T.# 2 E N I A 9 R S N I 6 1/2" REBAR C L T, L 9 6 7 9 6 1 1 1 0 O.P.R.T.C.T. E E R T Y S T.# 2 E N I A 1 R S N I 6 2 L 4 L RIVER STREET PARTNERS, LLC A TEXAS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY INST.# 2020009096, & INST.# 2020009097, O.P.R.T.C.T. ALLEY (20' FEET WIDE) EVIDENCED BY FOUND MONUMENTATION AND VOL. 1, PG. 22, …
River Street Residences Partial Alley Vacation Downtown Commission December 16, 2020 1 2 Property Facts Address: 61-69 Rainey Street, 60 East Avenue Lot Size: 0.541 acres / 23,579 square feet Entitled FAR: 8:1* Proposed FAR: 21.43:1 Entitled Height: unlimited Proposed Height: 569 feet / 48 floors *8:1 FAR achievable with compliance with Waterfront Overlay Rainey Street subdistrict affordable housing provision requirements. Project Facts 505,409 total square feet Residential: 406,815 square feet / 409 units Retail: 1,500 square feet 4 Community Benefits 1. On-site Affordable Housing: a. 7,593.37 square feet (Rainey District Requirement) b. 7,586.2 square feet (on-site provision above 15:1) 15,179.57 square feet (Total)* 2. Fee-In-Lieu a. $825,265.00 (8:1 to 15:1 FAR) b. $379,310.00 (15:1 to 21.43:1 FAR) $1,204,575.00 fee-in-lieu (Total)* *Figures subject to confirmation from NHCD 5 6 7 8 Summary of Improvements 1. Alley to be widened from 16.5 feet to 26 feet 2. Public sidewalk easements granted on both sides 3. Alley to be paved 4. Overhead utilities will be buried The above improvements allow for a safer and more functional alley 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION October 21, 2020 Downtown Commission to be held October 21, 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 (October 20, 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 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 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 Mona Sanchez 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 October 21, 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 (October 20, 2020 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. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo electrónico o una llamada telefónica con el número de teléfono para …
DOWNTOWN AUSTIN UPDATE PHOTO: MICHAEL KNOX COVID-19 Crisis Management Framework Downtown Alliance Response to COVID-19 Downtownaustin.com/covid-19 Downtown Alliance Response to COVID-19 Clean & Safe • Downtown Ambassadors: Activation • Republic Square: • Performed enhanced cleaning to • Partnered to produce PARKSPACE, a reduce infection spread • Staffed handwashing stations • Distributed water during summer • Assisted with welfare checks • Protest preparation and clean-up, graffiti and debris removal • Working with law enforcement and homelessness outreach teams on public safety issues social distance art installation, • Conducted Cinco de Mayo and Austin’s Birthday Bash online • Supported Salt & Time Café Opening • Hosting Fall Fitness Series of Classes • Partnered with Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In Theater to produce parking garage roof-top drive-in movies • Preparing for Holiday Market and Shop- the-Block Downtown Alliance Response to COVID-19 Research • Conducted Downtown Austin Retail and Small Business Survey • Created Economic Recovery Index: economic indicators to track recovery • Conducted downtown office market survey • Hosted conversations with guest researchers from other downtowns and city centers • Tracking a series of measures including first floor retail operating status, mobility trends, public safety, and downtown development Outreach and Communications • Created a frequently updated COVID-19 section on website • Restructured annual Future of Downtown event to a video format which aired on KXAN and KVUE • Conducted a 6-week “Come Back Downtown” marketing campaign with giveaways supporting downtown small businesses • Promoted "City of Us" wear a mask campaign Downtown Alliance Response to COVID-19 Advocacy • Federal Save our Stages Act’s support for live music venues Participating in Local Efforts • Opening Central Texas Task Force led by Mayor Adler and Judge Eckhardt • Advancement of the Music Venue • City Economic Department’s Recovery Efforts: Cross-Sector Focus Group • AARO’s Regional Resilience Effort • Collaborating with other non-profits Preservation Fund • Downtown public health and safety concerns • Near-term Recommendations and Priorities for City's COVID-19 Spending Framework for CARES Act, FEMA and city funding sources • Safe opening best practices, expanding businesses outdoors (Shop the Block Program) Downtown Alliance Response to COVID-19 Unique Challenges for Downtowns and Urban Centers • Downtown is a major tourism destination. Its businesses rely much more heavily on tourism than businesses in other parts of the city. • Downtown is the region’s largest employment center. Its businesses are also very reliant on the employees that spend …
Downtown Commission Congress Avenue Interim Safety and Mobility Improvements OCTOBER 21, 2020 NOTE: This presentation is not discussing election-related matters. This presentation gives information about currently funded work on Congress Avenue between 11th Street and Riverside Drive. 1 A Vision for Congress Avenue 2 Current Council Direction • Recognizes that street space is needed to maintain social distancing under COVID-19 risk-based guidelines • Calls for temporary improvements to open street space, as well as options for retaining safety benefits once social distancing is no longer needed • Recognizes that interim improvements align and build towards the long-term strategy for re- balancing mobility and connectivity options along the avenue 3 Temporary Pilot Installation • Established on June 30, 2020 • Separates people on scooters and bicycles from motor vehicles using tall cones • Well-used by people on scooters, bicycles • Decreases conflicts on sidewalks between people walking, dining, shopping, bicycling and riding scooters • Requires daily maintenance • Does not offer optimal aesthetic option nor does it address all safety concerns, within available resources 4 Safety Analysis • Multiple crash types found throughout corridor • Top crash intersections citywide, including: • Cesar Chavez Street • Riverside Drive • 4th Street • 2 of the worst 5 downtown signalized intersections for pedestrians • Cesar Chavez Street • 6th Street Comprehensive costs and crashes – Downtown Austin (5-year period 2014-18) Source: Vision Zero High Injury Roadways Comprehensive Crash Cost Analysis using Texas Department of Transportation Crash Record Information System and National Safety Council cost scale methodology. Legend Top 100 crash location Top 200 crash location Top 300 crash location 5 Safety Analysis • $190 million in comprehensive crash costs over the last 5 years (2014-2018) • Account for losses from: • Wages • Productivity • Medical expenses • Motor vehicle damage • Employers’ uninsured costs • As well as quality of life losses – or what we are willing to pay to reduce the risk to our own health and safety The intersection of Cesar Chavez Street and Congress Avenue carries $30 million in comprehensive crash costs alone. Source: Vision Zero High Injury Roadways Comprehensive Crash Cost Analysis using Texas Department of Transportation Crash Record Information System and National Safety Council cost scale methodology. 6 UDI Mobility Analysis • Current 6 lane configuration is not optimal for anyone • Pre-existing [pre-COVID] congestion driven by traffic bottleneck at Cesar Chavez Street and Riverside Drive …
Date January 20 February 17 April 21 May 19 June 16 July 21 August 18 September 15 October 20 November 17 December 15 *Location subject to change ** Time subject to change DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE 2021 Day: Location: 3rd Wednesday of Each month City Hall, Room 1101 (Boards & Commission Room) 5: 30 PM Time: 2021 Meeting Calendar March 17 *St. Patrick’s Day City Hall, Room 1101 5:30 PM Location * Time ** City Hall, Room 1101 5:30 PM City Hall, Room 1101 5:30 PM City Hall, Room 1101 5:30 PM City Hall, Room 1101 5:30 PM City Hall, Room 1101 5:30 PM City Hall, Room 1101 5:30 PM City Hall, Room 1101 5:30 PM City Hall, Room 1101 5:30 PM City Hall, Room 1101 5:30 PM City Hall, Room 1101 5:30 PM City Hall, Room 1101 5:30 PM
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20201021-04 October 21, 2020 Congress Avenue Interim Safety and Mobility Improvements Commissioner Joel Sher Seconded By: Commissioner Megan Meisenbach Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation Congress Avenue traffic capacity be monitored and if the improvement as installed reduces traffic capacity from pre-COVID levels that the improvements be expeditiously modified to prior post-COVID traffic capacity levels. Vote For: Chair August Harris, Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner Joel Sher 7-4 Meghan Skornia, Commissioner Sam Sargent Against: Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Andrew Harrison, Commissioner Abstain: None Attest: Christine Maguire Christine Maguire, Commission Executive Liaison, Economic Development Department 1 of 1
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20201021-04 October 21, 2020 Congress Avenue Interim Safety and Mobility Improvements Commissioner Joel Sher Seconded By: Commissioner Megan Meisenbach Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation Congress Avenue traffic capacity be monitored and if the improvement as installed reduces traffic capacity from pre-COVID levels that the improvements be expeditiously modified to prior post-COVID traffic capacity levels. Vote For: Chair August Harris, Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner Joel Sher 7-4 Meghan Skornia, Commissioner Sam Sargent Against: Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Andrew Harrison, Commissioner Abstain: None Attest: Christine Maguire Christine Maguire, Commission Executive Liaison, Economic Development Department 1 of 1
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION September 16, 2020 Downtown Commission to be held September 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 (September 15, 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 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 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 Mona Sanchez 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 September 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 (September 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 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 • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo electrónico o una llamada telefónica con el número de teléfono …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200916-02 Date: Subject: September 16, 2020 Public Safety Commission Downtown Commission Representative Motioned By: Chair August Harris Seconded By: Commissioner Megan Meisenbach Recommendation Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol moved to amend Downtown Commission changing Article 3, Section A of the Downtown Commission Bylaws and Downtown Commission Recommendation 202007 17-04 to include a member of the Public Safety Commission to the Downtown Comm i ssi on. Chair August Harris, Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol, Commissioner Meghan Skornia, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Andrew Harrison, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner Sam Sargent and Commissioner Joel Sher. Vote 11-0 for: Against: None Abstain: None Absent: None Attest: Mona Sanchez, Commission Liaison, Economic Development Department 1 of 1
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION July 17, 2020 Downtown Commission to be held June 17, 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 (June 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 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 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 Mona Sanchez 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 DOWNTOWN COMMISSION JULY 17, 2020, 10:00-11:30 A.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: August Harris, Chair Meghan Skornia, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner Felipe Garza, Commissioner CALL TO ORDER 1. Citizen Communications Jennifer Bristol, Vice Chair Sam Sargent, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Andrew Harrison, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby, Commissioner Kimberly Taylor, Commissioner AGENDA Each speaker will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items they have signed up to speak on in advance. 2. Approval of Minutes of the June 17, 2020 Meeting Minutes Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) 3. Annual Internal Review Report Discussion and Possible Action (10 minutes) 4. Public Safety Commission Downtown Commission Representation Discussion and Possible Action (10 minutes) 5. Working Groups A. Safety and Policing Working Group Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) B. Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACTP) Working Group Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) 6. Items from …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200717-04 July 17, 2020 Public Safety Commission Downtown Commission Representation Chair August Harris Seconded By: Commissioner Megan Meisenbach Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation Chair August Harris moved to request that the Audit and Finance Committee approve changing Article 3, Section Ab of the Downtown Commission Bylaws to substitute a member of the Public Safety Commission for a member of the Music Commission. Vote For: Chair August Harris, Commissioner Andrew Harrison, Commissioner Christopher 6-0 Lehman, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Jim Schissler Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Sam Sargent, Commissioner Meghan Skornia Attest: Mona Sanchez Mona Sanchez, Commission Liaison, Economic Development Department 1 of 1
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2020 The Downtown Commission convened in a meeting on Wednesday, July 17, 2020 via videoconferencing. Downtown Commissioners in Attendance: Chair August Harris, Commissioner Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Andrew Harrison, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Meghan Skornia, Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby and Commissioner Kim Taylor Downtown Commissioners Not in Attendance: Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Sam Sargent City Staff in Attendance: Christine Maguire and Mona Sanchez, Economic Development Department 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizens were signed up to speak. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JULY 17, 2020 MEETING MINUTES Commissioner Megan Meisenbach motioned to approve the July 17, 2020 meeting minutes with Commissioner Schissler’s second on a vote of 9-0 with Commissioner’s Sargent and Gomez off dais. 4. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION DOWNTOWN COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE Chair August Harris motioned to request that the Audit and Finance Committee approve changing Article 3, Section Ab of the Downtown Commission Bylaws to substitute a member of the Public Safety Commission for a member of the Music Commission with Commission Megan Meisenbach second on a vote of 6-0. 5. WORKING GROUPS B. Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACTP) Working Group No progress to report. 6. ITEMS FROM OTHER COMMISSIONERS - 1 - 7. No items from Commissioners. STAFF UPDATES There were no updates from staff. 8. POTENTIAL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS o Impact of Past Housing Bonds: Affordable Units o Wayfinding Initiative Update o Small Cell Initiative / Downtown Installation o Shoal Creek Restoration o Palm School Future Recommendations o South Central Waterfront o Rezoning and Redevelopment of the Townlake YMCA o Overview of historic resources o Rainey Street Coalition and Proposed Future Development o Red Line Parkway and Potential Biking Pathway o Micro Mobility Ordinance o Pecan Streets Merchant Association and Activity on East Sixth Street o Downtown Resiliency o Congress Avenue Healthy Streets Initiative ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:48 a.m. 10. The minutes were approved on this the 16th day of September 2020 on Commissioner Meisenbach’s motion and Commissioner Schissler’s second on a vote of 9-0 with Commissioner Sargent and Commissioner Gomez off dais. - 2 -
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION June 17, 2020 Downtown Commission to be held June 17, 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 (June 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 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 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 Mona Sanchez 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 DOWNTOWN COMMISSION JUNE 17, 2020, 10:00-11:30 A.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Joel Sher, Chair Meghan Skornia, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner August Harris, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner Felipe Garza, Commissioner CALL TO ORDER 1. Citizen Communications Jennifer Bristol, Vice Chair Sam Sargent, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Andrew Harrison, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby, Commissioner AGENDA Each speaker will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items they have signed up to speak on in advance. 2. Approval of Minutes of the February 19, 2020 Meeting Minutes Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) 3. Project Connect Presentation by David Couch, Capital Metro (10 minutes) Discussion and Possible Action (10 minutes) 4. APD Downtown Activity Presentation by Commander Ryan Adam, Austin Police Department (10 minutes) Discussion and Possible Action (10 minutes) 5. Working Groups B. Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACTP) Working Group Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) 6. Items from other …
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DOWNTOWN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200617-04 (Part 1) June 17, 2020 Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation That the Austin Police Department (APD) provide a monthly Safety and Policing Report at every Downtown Commission meeting on the following items: Commissioner Meghan Skornia APD Downtown Activity Seconded By: Commissioner August Harris Downtown use of force incidents by race Downtown officer-involved shootings by race Downtown loitering citations by race Vote For: Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol, Commissioner Meghan Skornia, Commissioner Sam Sargent, 7-0 Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Chair Joel Sher, Commissioner Andrew Harrison and Commissioner Jim Schissler Attest: Mona Sanchez Mona Sanchez, Commission Liaison, Economic Development Department 1 of 1
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200617-04 (Part 2) June 17, 2020 APD Downtown Activity Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation To recommend the Downtown Commission creates a Safety and Policing working group to make recommendations and review data on police brutality specific to downtown. This group will: Commissioner Meghan Skornia Work with APD on information contained in the monthly Safety and Policing Seconded By: Commissioner David Gomez Report Make recommendations regarding APD leadership and staffing Make recommendations regarding APD funding Vote For: Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol, Commissioner Meghan Skornia, Commissioner Sam Sargent, 7-0 Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Chair Joel Sher, Commissioner Andrew Harrison and Commissioner Jim Schissler Attest: Mona Sanchez Mona Sanchez, Commission Liaison, Economic Development Department 1 of 1
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020 The Downtown Commission convened in a meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 via videoconferencing. Downtown Commissioners in Attendance: Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol, Commissioner Meghan Skornia, Commissioner Sam Sargent, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner August Harris, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby, Commissioner Kim Taylor Downtown Commissioners Not in Attendance: Chair Joel Sher, Commissioner Andrew Harris, Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner Felipe Garza, Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo City Staff in Attendance: Christine Maguire and Mona Sanchez, Economic Development Department 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizens were signed up to speak. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 19, 2020 MEETING MINUTES Commissioner August Harris motioned to approve the February 19, 2020 meeting minutes with Commissioner Sargent’s second on a vote of 7-0. The Commission received a presentation from Jacob Calhoun with Capital Metro. No action was taken. 4. PROJECT CONNECT 5. APD DOWNTOWN ACTIVITY The Commission received a briefing from Chief Joseph Chacon and Commander Ryan Adam with the Austin Police Department. Commissioner Meghan Skornia motioned to recommend that the Austin Police Department (APD) provide a monthly Safety and Policing Report at every Downtown Commission meeting on the following items: Downtown use of force incidents by race Downtown officer-involved shootings by race - 1 - Downtown loitering citations by race with Commissioner August Harris seconding on a vote of 7-0. Commissioner Meghan Skornia motioned the Downtown Commission create a Safety and Policing working group to make recommendations and review data on police brutality specific to downtown. This group will: Work with APD on information contained in the monthly Safety and Policing Report Make recommendations regarding APD leadership and staffing Make recommendations regarding APD funding with Commissioner David Gomez second on a vote of 7-0. 6. WORKING GROUPS B. Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACTP) Working Group No progress to report. ITEMS FROM OTHER COMMISSIONERS No items from Commissioners. 7. 8. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol motioned to nominate Commissioner August Harris as the Downtown Commission Chair with Commissioner Megan Meisenbach’s second on a vote of 7- 0. Commissioner August Harris motioned to nominate Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol to a second term of the Downtown Commission Vice Chair with Commissioner Meghan Skornia’s second on a …
City of Austin Downtown Commission Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 5:30 p.m. Boards and Commission Room 1011 Austin City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas AGENDA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Call to Order Citizen Communications Each speaker will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Approval of Minutes of the January 15th, 2020Meeting Minutes • Discussion and Action South Central Waterfront • Presentation by Alan Holt, Planning, Development and Review Department (25 minutes) • Discussion and Possible Action (20 minutes) Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACTP) • Presentation by Liane Miller and Cole Kitten, Austin Transportation Department (20 minutes) • Discussion and Possible Action (15 minutes) Working Groups A. Moonlight Tower Working Group • Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) B. Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACTP) Working Group • Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) Items from other Commissions • Update from Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo on recent activities and actions taken by • Update from Commissioner Ben Heimsath on recent activities and actions taken by the the Design Commission Historic Landmark Commission Urban Transportation Commission Commission Parks and Recreation Board • Update from Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby on recent activities and actions taken by the • Update from Commissioner Felipe Garza and recent activities and actions taken by the Arts • Update from Commissioner Richard DePalma on recent activities and action taken by the 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 Mona Sanchez at the Economic Development Department, at (512) 974-7864, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. 6. Staff Updates • April 2020 Election of Downtown Commission Officers • Discussion 7. Potential Future Agenda Items Impact of Past Housing Bonds: Affordable Units • • Chapter 380 Incentive Location-based Real Estate Incentives • South Central Waterfront • Wayfinding Initiative Update • Small Cell Initiative / Downtown Installation • Protocols of Media Interaction for the Commission • Shoal Creek Restoration • Palm School Future Recommendations • Emerging Projects • Rezoning and Redevelopment of the Town Lake YMCA • Overview of historic resources • Rainey Street Coalition and Proposed Future Development …
City of Austin Downtown Commission Wednesday, February 19, 2020 5:30 p.m. Boards and Commission Room 1011 Austin City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas AGENDA Call to Order Citizen Communications Each speaker will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Approval of Minutes of the January 15, 2020 Meeting Minutes Discussion and Possible Action (10 minutes) Writing on the Walls Presentation by Molly Alexander, Downtown Austin Alliance (10 minutes) Discussion and Possible Action (10 minutes) Our Austin Stories Presentation by Melissa Barry, Downtown Austin Alliance and Ted Eubanks (20 minutes) Discussion and Possible Action (15 minutes) Downtown Public Safety Presentation by Commander Jay Bryant, Austin Police Department (20 minutes) Discussion and Possible Action (15 minutes) Downtown Density Bonus Program Recalibration Presentation by Erica Leak, Land Development Code Team (20 minutes) Discussion and Possible Action (15 minutes) Working Groups A. Moonlight Tower Working Group Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) B. Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACTP) Working Group Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Items from other Commissions Update from Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo on recent activities and actions taken by the Design Commission 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 Mona Sanchez at the Economic Development Department, at (512) 974-7864, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. Update from Commissioner Ben Heimsath on recent activities and actions taken by the Update from Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby on recent activities and actions taken by the Update from Commissioner Felipe Garza and recent activities and actions taken by the Arts Update from Commissioner Richard DePalma on recent activities and action taken by the Historic Landmark Commission Urban Transportation Commission Commission Parks and Recreation Board Staff Updates Statements of Financial Information Terms of Office Discussion 10. 11. Impact of Past Housing Bonds: Affordable Units Potential Future Agenda Items Wayfinding Initiative Update Small Cell Initiative / Downtown Installation Downtown Public …
OUR AUSTIN STORY Project Consultant OUR AUSTIN STORY GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE The Historic Squares and Congress Avenue: Austin’s original public spaces Wooldridge Square Hamilton Square e u n e v A s s e r g n o C Republic Square Brush Square Cordova Map of Austin, 1872 OUR AUSTIN STORY PROCESS • Steering Committee • Project website (with engagement opportunities) • Public open houses • Public walks and talks • One on one interviews • Media and social media outreach The Downtown Austin Alliance, in partnership with the Austin Parks and Recreation Department, is developing a comprehensive interpretive strategy for the three historic city squares: Brush, Republic, and Wooldridge. The goal is to find meaningful stories–grounded in these civic spaces–that connect to the people and places of Austin.Online downtownaustin.com/ouraustinstory #OurAustinStoryCommunity Events Thursday, March 23 11am – 1pm City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street Saturday, March 25 11am - 1pm Departure Lounge, 311 W. 5th Street OUR AUSTIN STORY STEERING COMMITTEE • Kate Singleton, Preservation Austin -Chair • Ashley Dowgwillo, Visit Austin • Mike Miller, Austin History Center • Sylvia Orozco, Mexic-Arte Museum • Clarissa Perez, Visit Austin • Charles Peveto, Friends of Wooldridge Square • Dr. Andrea Roberts, Texas A&M University • Bob Ward, Travis County Historical Commission • Allison Watkins, Austin Parks Foundation • Joanna Wolaver, Shoal Creek Conservancy Laura Esparza Austin Parks and Recreation Department • • Rey Hernandez • Kim McKnight • Cara Welch • Vanessa Castro, also Tejano Trail Narratives (stories) are used in planning to connect new with old and to foster a sense of identity and community BRUSH SQUARE George Washington Littlefield 1. Cattle, Cotton and Commerce 2. Austin’s New Deal 3. Powerful Women 4. The Cowboy’s Culture Ted Lee Eubanks Cattle Drives Ted Lee Eubanks REPUBLIC SQUARE Walker’s Austex Chili Factory, 1948 1. Austin’s Birthplace and the Auction Oaks 2. Guadalupe Park and Austin’s Mexico 3. The Soul of the Square Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Austin History Center Austin History Center Jim Franklin Poster, 1968 WOOLDRIDGE SQUARE 1. Keep Austin Weird 2. Soul of the City 3. Winds of Change Wooldridge Square Bandstand Concert Austin History Center HAMILTON SQUARE • Austin’s First High School (1900 – 1956) • First Baptist Church (1969) “Old Red” Austin High School The Portal to Texas History; Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, Austin, Texas CONGRESS AVENUE – VIBRANT CONNECTIONS • The Colorado River • 5th Street …
Downtown Area Command Commander Jay Bryant Violent Crime Initiative Goals • To reduce violent crime in DTAC • To reduce the fear of crime Violent Crime Initiative • Guns • Gangs • Narcotics Violent Crime Initiative • 2019 14% of violent crime involved an individual experiencing homelessness • Of those cases 51% were homeless vs. homeless • Of the remaining 49 % of cases the victim was a person experiencing homelessness 58 % of the time • Less than 3 % of total violent crime consisted of a person experiencing homelessness attacking someone who was not Violent Crime Initiative • DPS • UTPD • Organized Crime • Metro Tactical Violent Crime Initiative • 1,236 Self initiated LE Contacts (Traffic and Pedestrian) • 146 Misdemeanor Arrest • 55 Felony Arrest • 176 Cite and Release Citations • 4 firearms recovered
DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM RECALIBRATION DOWNTOWN COMMISSION February 19, 2020 Real Estate Development Fundamentals 2 Real Estate Development Fundamentals Zoning and Affordability Requirements Public Policy Viable Sites Land Development Can Occur Market Feasibility Rents, Prices, and Construction Costs Capital Competitive Returns on Capital 3 Real Estate Development Fundamentals $$$$$ $$$$ $$$ $$ $ 0 Value of Building to Base Entitlements 4 Real Estate Development Fundamentals Bonus Value $$$$$ $$$$ $$$ $$ $ 0 Value of Building to Base Value of Building to Bonus Entitlements Entitlements 5 Real Estate Development Fundamentals Public Affordability Benefit Bonus Value $$$$$ $$$$ $$$ $$ $ 0 Value of Building to Base Value of Building to Bonus Entitlements Entitlements 6 Real Estate Development Fundamentals $$$$$ $$$$ $$$ $$ $ 0 Public Affordability Benefit Bonus Value Development Benefit via Bigger Buildings Value of Building to Base Value of Building to Bonus Entitlements Entitlements Value of Building to Bonus Entitlements Minus Affordability Requirement 7 Real Estate Development Fundamentals $$$$$ $$$$ $$$ $$ $ 0 Poorly calibrated requirements result in no bonus uptake and no public benefits. Base entitlements used Bonus Value Public Affordability Benefit Value of Building to Base Value of Building to Bonus Entitlements Entitlements Value of Building to Bonus Entitlements Minus Affordability Requirement Development Disbenefit of Bonus Building 8 Real Estate Development Fundamentals $$$$$ $$$$ $$$ $$ $ 0 Bonuses do not have value in some submarkets. Base entitlements used. Bonus Value Impact Development Disbenefit of Bonus Building Public Affordability Benefit Value of Building to Base Value of Building to Bonus Entitlements Entitlements Value of Building to Bonus Entitlements Minus Affordability Requirement 9 Density Bonus Calibration • Careful calibration to weigh development benefit and public benefit • Without participation in the bonus, no bonus units – market-rate or affordable – will be constructed • Careful calibration needed to maximize public benefit and achieve policy goals Development Benefit Public Benefit 10 Downtown Density Bonus Program In-Lieu Fee Recalibration 11 DOWNTOWN BONUS PROGRAM CHANGES Council Direction “Allow an unlimited CC bonus across Downtown, except do not map this unlimited bonus in the small area of Downtown where there currently is no bonus, on first reading. Council intends to add a bonus with new height and density in this northwest area on second reading, while maintaining a transition in height to areas that are primarily Residential House-Scale within the Downtown area. This transition in heights is to be considered …
DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: AUSTIN EXISTING DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM – LDC-RELATED BONUS AREA January 28, 2020 LDC Revision Team, City of Austin Ian Carlton and Michelle Anderson, ECONorthwest 1. Background and Purpose As part of the Land Development Code (LDC) Revision process, the City of Austin is seeking assistance to determine the appropriate amount of fees that developers may pay in lieu of building affordable housing units where the City’s existing affordable housing density bonus programs apply. The LDC-related affordable housing density bonus programs (bonus areas) are the Downtown Density Bonus Program (including the Rainey Street Subdistrict) and the University Neighborhood Overlay (see Exhibit 1). This memorandum presents ECONorthwest’s analysis of in-lieu fees for LDC-related bonus areas, documenting methods and recommended per-square foot fees. The goal of the analysis is to inform the City’s discussions about setting new in-lieu fees that capture a portion of the upside (or development benefit) of a density bonus, without discouraging developers from utilizing the bonus program. This will help address Austin City Council’s goal of increasing affordable housing capacity from bonus programs and encouraging the production of income- restricted housing by the private market. This analysis focuses only on calibrating in-lieu fees. It does NOT evaluate recalibration of the affordable housing bonus incentives or affordable housing performance requirements in the bonus areas; nor does it offer recommendations to change or improve the housing capacity delivered in each bonus area. Such a calibration would potentially adjust the target incomes and/or the set-aside required. Per direction from the City of Austin, this fee analysis assumed that these aspects of the LDC-related bonus programs do not change. ECONorthwest | Portland | Seattle | Eugene | Boise | econw.com 1 Exhibit 1. Existing Plan Areas Census Tracts 001604 University Neighborhood Overlay Downtown Density Bonus 001603 000204 000603 000500 000307 000302 000401 001605 000604 000601 1 000700 35 001200 001100 001602 001919 001910 001911 000402 000802 000803 000804 000902 343 000901 000801 001901 001303 001304 1 Miles 001305 001401 001402 001000 0 2. Approach ECONorthwest worked with City of Austin staff, primarily with the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development (NHCD) department, to define an approach for calibrating the fees in lieu of affordable housing for both the Downtown Density Bonus Program (Downtown) and the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO). At the highest level, this analysis evaluates the value a density bonus provides so that public benefits can be appropriately calibrated. …
F O U N D A T I O N The Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation is a charitable, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization implementing key projects, public space activations and place-based research creating a “living, learning, lab” to ensure we are building a downtown that everyone will love. Our Role C R E A T E A L I V I N G , L E A R N I N G , L A B F O R D O W N T O W N P L A C E D E V E L O P M E N T P L A C E A C T I V A T I O N P L A C E R E S E A R C H O U R I M P A C T A L A S T I N G L E G A C Y T R A N S F O R M A T I O N R E P U B L I C S Q U A R E A C T I V A T I O N S C R E A T I N G B E L O V E D P L A C E S R E S E A R C H W H A T M A K E S P L A C E S V I T A L ? L E A D E R S H I P F O S T E R I N G T H E N E X T G E N E R A T I O N We have a great opportunity to foster new leadership in our community and the Foundation will work with companies and individuals to increase corporate and citizen engagement. K N O W L E D G E A U S T I N ' S R O L E As an emerging 21st century global city, Austin and downtown are a lense into the future of city building. We will cultivate knowledge leaders creating an Urban Think Tank for place-based research. P H I L A N T H R O P Y B U I L D I N G N E W C A P A C I T Y We have a great opportunity to build a lasting legacy in our …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200219-05 Date: February 19, 2020 Subject: Our Austin Stories Motioned By: Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol Seconded By: Commissioner Sam Sargent Recommendation To recommend that City Council support Our Austin Stories project and provide funding to support implementation for the report’s recommendations and activation. Chair Joel $her, Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol, Commissioner Meghan Skomia, Commissioner Sam Sargent, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Andrew Harrison, Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach 10-0 Vote For: Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Commissioner August Harris Attest: Mona Sanchez, Commission Liaison, Economic Development Department 1 of 1
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200219-06 Date: February 19, 2020 Subject: Downtown Public Safety Motioned By: Vice Chair Bristol Seconded By: Commissioner Megan Meisenbach Recommendation Recommend to City Council to fully staff the Austin Police Department and improve lighting and cameras along pedestrian heavy areas in downtown Austin. Chair Joel Sher, Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol, Commissioner Meghan Skomia, Commissioner Sam Sargent, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Andrew Harrison, Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach 10-0 Vote For: Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Commissioner August Harris Attest: Mona Sanchez, Commission Liaison, Economic Development Department 1 of 1
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020 The Downtown Commission convened in a meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 301 W. 2nd Street in the Boards & Commissions Room. Downtown Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Joel Sher, Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol, Commissioner Meghan Skornia, Commissioner Sam Sargent, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Andrew Harrison, Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner Richard DePalma Downtown Commissioners Not in Attendance: Commissioner August Harris, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby, Commissioner Felipe Garza City Staff in Attendance: Christine Maguire and Mona Sanchez, Economic Development Department Commander Jay Bryant, Austin Police Department Erica Leak, Land Development Code Team 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizens were signed up to speak. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 15, 2020 MEETING MINUTES Commissioner Meisenbach motioned to approve the January 15, 2020 meeting minutes with Vice Chair Bristol’s second on a vote of 9-0 with Commissioner Christopher Lehman off dais. The Commission received a presentation from Molly Alexander, Downtown Austin Alliance. 4. WRITING ON THE WALLS 5. OUR AUSTIN STORIES No action was taken. The Commission received a presentation from Melissa Barry, Downtown Austin Alliance and Ted Eubanks. Vice Chair Bristol motioned to recommend that City Council support Our Austin Stories project and provide funding to support implementation for the report’s recommendations and activation with Commissioner Sargent’s second on a vote of 10-0. - 1 - 6. DOWNTOWN PUBLIC SAFETY The Commission received a presentation from Commander Jay Bryant, Austin Police Department. Vice Chair Bristol recommended to fully staff the Austin Police Department and improve lighting and cameras along pedestrian heavy areas in downtown Austin. 7. DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM RECALIBRATION The Commission received a presentation from Erica Leak, Land Development Code Team. No action was taken. 8. WORKING GROUPS A. Moonlight Tower Working Group No progress to report. B. Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACTP) Working Group No progress to report. 9. ITEMS FROM OTHER COMMISSIONS Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo reported that there is a District 7 vacancy on the Design Commission. Commissioner Ben Heimsath reported that the Historic Landmark Commission had discussions regarding the signage at Republic Square Park and the expansion of the French Ligation that will allow upgrades to the visitor’s center and on the next meeting agenda the German …
City of Austin Downtown Commission Wednesday, January 15, 2020 5:30 p.m. Boards and Commission Room 1011 Austin City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas AGENDA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Call to Order Citizen Communications Each speaker will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Approval of Minutes of the December 18th, 2019 Meeting Minutes Discussion and Action Parking Enterprise Presentation by Jason Redfern, Austin Transportation Department (25 minutes) Discussion and Possible Action (20 minutes) Downtown Development Presentation by Jenell Moffett, Downtown Austin Alliance (20 minutes) Discussion and Possible Action (15 minutes) Working Groups A. Moonlight Tower Working Group Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) B. Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACTP) Working Group Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) Items from other Commissions Update from Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo on recent activities and actions taken by Update from Commissioner Ben Heimsath on recent activities and actions taken by the Design the Design Commission Commission Update from Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby on recent activities and actions taken by the Urban Transportation Commission Update from Commissioner Felipe Garza and recent activities and actions taken by the Arts Update from Commissioner Richard DePalma on recent activities and action taken by the Commission Parks and Recreation Board 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 Mona Sanchez at the Economic Development Department, at (512) 974-7864, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. 8. Potential Future Agenda Items Impact of Past Housing Bonds: Affordable Units Chapter 380 Incentive Location-based Real Estate Incentives South Central Water Front Ted Eubanks: Austin Stories Wayfinding Initiative Update Small Cell Initiative / Downtown Installation Protocols of Media Interaction for the Commission Downtown Public Safety Shoal Creek Restoration Palm School Future Recommendations Central Health Update Emerging Projects 9. Adjournment The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon …
1 Austin Transportation Department Parking Enterprise Division Downtown Commission January 15, 2020 Jason T. Redfern – Parking Enterprise Manager 2 PRESENTATION OVERVIEW 01 SUPPORTING AUSTIN’S MOBILITY GOALS 02 03 04 PARKING STRATEGY FY2019-20 ON-STREET METERED PARKING OVERVIEW ACTION ITEMS & NEXT STEPS SUPPORTING AUSTIN’S MOBILITY POLICIES/ GOALS 3 MODE CHOICE Balance curb space allocation, to encourage sustainable trip options, to reach a 50/50 mode split by 2039 COMMUTE TIME Improve parking system efficiencies to reduce travel time and vehicle miles traveled EQUITY Curb management strategies that promote equal and flexible access for all travel types and public needs. GOAL: MODERNIZE AUSTIN’S PARKING OPERATIONS 4 STABILIZE MODERNIZE • Meter base rate adjustment • Level meter hours to be the same across the city • Adjust parking citation penalties AUSTIN • Grant Directors Authority to flex parking rates within a range • Test & enable data capturing technology to test curb access efficiency. STRATEGY: MODERNIZE AUSTIN’S PARKING OPERATIONS PHASE 1 PHASE 2 BASE RATE STABLIZATION AUTHORITY TO ADJUST RATES Currently there are two different base rates for core and non-core. Over the last three decades, population and inflation have outpaced the cities valuation of on-street parking rates but demand has rapidly increased. Existing fee ordinance is rigid, requiring Council action each time. This flexibility will allow for the testing of more progressive curb management strategies, like variable pricing. SYSTEM LEVELING OF METER HOURS Different hours and days for parking in separate geographical areas of the city make it hard for the public to know when they have to pay to park. CURB PRICING STRATEGY PILOT Variable pricing strategies are intended to incentivize a behavior and change a car-centric culture. It has been proven to ease traffic congestion, provides opportunities for patrons of local business and encourages the use of underutilized off-street parking facilities. 5 PHASE 3 ADJUST PARKING CITATION FINE AMOUNTS Adjust parking citation amounts, to encourage responsible curb usage. STRATEGY: MODERNIZE AUSTIN’S PARKING OPERATIONS PHASE 1 PHASE 2 BASE RATE STABLIZATION AUTHORITY TO ADJUST RATES Currently two different base rates for core and non-core and is undervalued. The Maximum parking rate for the core downtown has only increased $0.80 and there has been no increase in areas outside the core in over three decades Existing fee ordinance is rigid, requiring Council action each time. This flexibility will allow for the testing of more progressive curb management strategies, like variable pricing. SYSTEM …
Downtown Commission January 15, 2020 DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT UPDATE PHOTO: MICHAEL KNOX DOWNTOWN AUSTIN OVERVIEW As of October 2019 Next Update: April 2020 DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEMOGRAPHICS • Millennials (ages 23-38) make up 50% of downtown residents* • Baby Boomers are moving into downtown, increasing their share in the past few years* • Well paid, highly educated population • Workforce is on pace with Austin’s growth rate As of October 2019 • Residential is triple Austin’s growth rate Source: ACS 2018 DOWNTOWN AUSTIN IS UNIQUE …. BUT! STATE OF DOWNTOWN 2019 REPORT ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS • Highest concentration of city's workforce is in downtown • Place of employment for Austin's young creative • class Innovative hub containing a host of notable companies, co-working spaces, and flexible commuting options • Anchor of Austin's tourism industry drawing millions • Energized with development and public/private to Austin investment • Budding residential neighborhood DOWNTOWN AUSTIN IS UNIQUE …. BUT! DOWNTOWN’S GROWTH OVER THE LAST 20 YEARS • More than 35 MSF have been developed • Almost 40% of new SF delivered was residential development • Scale of development has reached a new level Photo: RALPH BARRERA/AMERICAN-STATESMAN and BRONTE WITTPENN/AMERICAN-STATESMAN DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW DOWNTOWN AUSTIN IS UNIQUE …. BUT! All product types are represented in the development pipeline • Ten projects Completed in 2019 • 20 projects Under Construction • 19 projects Planned • Large scale projects • Mixed Use is here to stay DOWNTOWN AUSTIN IS UNIQUE …. BUT! DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT BY THE NUMBERS • 35 MSF has been developed in the last 20 years…. At the current rate, that amount will be matched in less than 10 years. • Retail/Restaurant revival with increasing amount of new space in mixed-use projects As of 1/10/2020 ! DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS Development is happening throughout downtown led by: • Core/Waterfront • Waller Creek • Rainey Street • Lower Shoal Creek CORE/WATERFRONT Downtown Metro Rail Guadalupe 6X Indeed Tower • Explosive Growth • Mixed Use is a common theme • Large scale projects such as Guadalupe 6X, Indeed Tower, and the Downtown Metro Rail Station amongst others are changing the downtown landscape. www.downtownaustin.com WALLER CREEK Innovation • Tunnel is now complete • Waterloo Greenway will provide a much-anticipated amenity and attraction for the market starting with Waterloo Park • Many projects are underway Block 36 Waterloo Park Austin Marriott WALLER CREEK Waller Creek / Palm District Planning Process: Addressing …
DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT November 2019 Development Summary Austin has seen a large amount of development activity in the urban core this past year. With eight projects completed in 2019, 18 under construction, and 17 planned, downtown development doesn’t seem to be slowing any time soon. While residential and hotel projects continue to dominate across downtown, we have seen a remarkable increase in commercial office projects along Colorado Street, creating a 21st century urban office district. There are three office towers under construction along Colorado Street totaling 1.2 million square feet and representing almost half of the 3.5 million square feet of office space underway in downtown. d v l B r a m a L As a whole, downtown has 3.7 million square feet of office space under construction, representing an amazing 23% of our current multi-tenant inventory. 6X Guadalupe, Austin’s next tallest building, broke ground this past month. The project is located just two blocks north of downtown’s marquee greenspace, Republic Square. Downtown’s unprecedented surge in development is reflective of Austin’s emergence on the national stage as both the top overall real estate prospect1 as well as the number one place to live2. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd 15th Street Texas State Capitol WP d v l B o t n i c a J n a S e u n e v A s s e r g n o C 6th Street MR Convention Center 11th Street I - 3 5 Plaza Saltillo Cesar Chavez Street Lady Bird Lake Rainey District South Central Waterfront Emerging Development Recently Completed Under Construction Planned or Proposed Public Projects The Otis Hotel - (hotel, 40,000 sf) The Huston - (residential, 350,000 sf) 1836 San Jacinto - (office, 248,596 sf) Alexan Capitol - (residential, 421,000 sf) State Office Building #1 - (public, 603,000 sf) The Tyndall at Robertson Hill - (residential, 182,000 sf) 410 Uptown - (office) Episcopal Church Site Block 87 - (mixed use) 17th Street Condos - (residential) Hyatt Centric Hotel - (hotel) State Office Building #2 - (public, 416,000 sf) 701 Rio Grande - (office) SXSW Center - (office, 143,988 sf) Canopy by Hilton - (hotel, 120,000 sf) 1313 Red River Street - (office) 6X Guadalupe - (office) 1205 Nueces at Capitol West - (office, 11,297 sf) Indeed Tower - Block 71 - (office, 669,130 sf) 1204 San Antonio Street - (office, 41,698 sf) Hanover Republic Square - (apartments, …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2020 The Downtown Commission convened in a meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 301 W. 2nd Street in the Boards & Commissions Room. Downtown Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Joel Sher, Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner Richard DePalma Downtown Commissioners Not in Attendance: Commissioner Meghan Skornia, Commissioner Sam Sargent, Commissioner Andrew Harrison, Commissioner August Harris, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby, Commissioner Felipe Garza City Staff in Attendance: Christine Maguire and Mona Sanchez, Economic Development Department Jason Redfern and Joseph Al-Hajeri, Austin Transportation Department 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizens were signed up to speak. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 18, 2019 MEETING MINUTES Vice Chair Bristol motioned to approve the December 18, 2019 meeting minutes with Commissioner Lehman’s second on a vote of 7-0. 4. PARKING ENTERPRISE The Commission received a presentation from Jason Redfern and Joseph Al-Hajeri, Austin Transportation Department. The Commission received a presentation from Jenell Moffett and Michele Van Hyfte, Downtown Austin Alliance. No action was taken. 5. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT No action was taken. - 1 - 6. WORKING GROUPS A. Moonlight Tower Working Group No progress to report. B. Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACTP) Working Group The Working Group met on January 3rd with staff from the Austin Transportation Department (ATD) Development Division and received an update on their progress on their stakeholder outreach. The Working Group provided them with the stakeholder list that they developed; the Working Group will continue to work with ATD. ATD also provided the Working Group with a preliminary schedule of the work on the ACTP to be completed. 7. ITEMS FROM OTHER COMMISSION Commissioner Heimsath reported the Historic Landmarks Commission is seeing more cases where development is pressuring established landmarks. He noted the controversy over the 30+ story tower proposed for the Masonic Lodge is likely a foreshadow of more conflicts to come. Commissioner DePalma reported that he anticipates that the Parks and Recreation Board will be discussing the Lady Bird Lake Rowing concession and the potential expansion and an amendment to the existing contract with partners Downtown Austin Alliance and Austin Parks Foundation for the improvement, management and operation of Republic Square …
