Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission - Aug. 13, 2024
Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Regular Meeting of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS ASSEMBLY ROOM 1111 4815 MUELLER BOULEVARD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak remotely, call or email Kate Clark at kate.clark@austintexas.gov or 512-974-7875. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Michael Jones, Chair Rick Krivoniak, Vice Chair Richard Brimer Andrew Clements Corky Hilliard Christopher Jackson Martin Luecke David Neider Kenneth Ronsonette Joshua Rudow Kathy Sokolic AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Estimate 6:00 Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6:05 1. Approve the minutes of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on June 11, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion by Catellus regarding MBE/WBE updates 3. Discussion by Catellus regarding Mueller Development updates 6:10 6:30 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to City Council related to the Browning Hangar disposition including a potential amendment to the Master Development Agreement 6:45 WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Draft Recommendations from the Mueller Transition Working Group FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7:15 7:45 8:00 ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Kate Clark with the Financial Services Department (FSD), at 512-974-7875, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission, please contact Kate Clark with Financial Services at 512-974-7875.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementa�on Commission Recommenda�on Number (20240813-004) Concerning the Disposition of the Mueller Browning Bow-Trussed Hangar WHEREAS the Mueller Master Development Agreement (MDA) calls for a Plan to retain the Browning Bow-Trussed Hangar due to its historical significance: WHEREAS the Hangar is treated as historic due to the exposed wood bow-trusses and the over 80-year storied history of the facility; WHEREAS the Mueller Redevelopment and Reuse Plan (2000) iden�fied the Hangar for community ac�vi�es and/or publicly oriented uses; WHEREAS the Hangar structure has, at considerable expense, been stabilized and a new roof covering installed (in 2007-2008); WHEREAS the Hangar, since 2008, has been u�lized mostly for free by the public, small groups, and Mueller Lake Park patrons (in addi�on to paid users, with reserva�ons through Catellus) – contribu�ng to the great success of the park, with the Hangar and property a widely recognized public amenity; WHEREAS the Hangar is closely associated by the public with Mueller Lake Park, due to its proximity to the Park; and there is a community effort dedicated to preserving the Hangar as a public amenity and gathering space, as well as community concerns of it not being free and open to the public; WHEREAS the Master Development Agreement states, in Article 8.9(a), that the Long-Term Plan for the Hangar “may include the sale or lease of the Bow-Trussed Hangar.” NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the RMMA PIAC recommends the Aus�n City Council consider; • That the Long-Term Plan will consider the lease, in addi�on to the sale, of the Bow-Trussed Hangar and property. • Ensuring the Hangar has public accessibility by way of a restric�ve covenant, pedestrian access easement, or similar means. Term Plan. • That the provision of food, beverages and public restrooms at the Hangar be considered as part of the Long- • That Historic Zoning be pursued with the City of Aus�n Historic Landmark Commission. • That a City of Aus�n partnership with a community-based nonprofit organiza�on be considered as part of a long- term Hangar management plan, including exploring the possible establishment of a conservancy for support. (END) Date of Approval: ___________________________________ Record of the vote: __________________________________ Atest: _____________________________________________
MBE/WBE Annual Update to Mueller Commission RMMA PIAC | August 13, 2024 The Mueller Vision & Catellus Goals • Community goals for Mueller include: o East Austin revitalization o Economic activity and opportunity o A diverse and inclusive community • Drivers for success include high levels of participation by MBE/WBE and local businesses • MBE/WBE business efforts coordinate with overall community diversity efforts Additional Catellus Goals: • • • Strive for maximum participation by MBE/WBE contractors for design and construction of infrastructure Create conditions for MBE/WBE investors and tenants to succeed Continue to work with community stakeholders • Go beyond the MDA resolution to collaborate with third-party developers InTown Home’s row homes Page 2 RMMA PIAC | August 13, 2024 Master Developer Projects Catellus acquires land and contracts for: • Infrastructure: o Roads o Utilities o Water quality ponds o Residential lots o Commercial parcels • Parks and amenities: o Trails o Irrigation o Park structures o Picnic areas o Playgrounds Residential lots and commercial sites are sold to third-party developers Page 3 RMMA PIAC | August 13, 2024 The Aldrich/Mueller roundabout nearing completion Master Developer Policy & Procedures Catellus policy for master developer projects: Contractors must meet specified goals for MBE/WBE participation OR demonstrate good-faith effort • MBE/WBE participation plays significant role in evaluation of proposals Catellus works with prime contractors to increase MBE/WBE participation Policy includes provisions for monitoring compliance over life of contract Catellus procedures for master developer projects: Catellus delivers bid documents to: • o City of Austin SMBR Dept. for distribution to city plan room o Other area plan rooms: – US Hispanic Contractors Association de Austin – Austin Black Contractors Association – Austin United Metropolitan Black Contractors’ Association – Asian Construction Trades Association Contractors advertise and notify MBE/WBEs of subcontracting opportunities Prime contractors must document good-faith efforts before Catellus will execute contract • • • • • Page 4 RMMA PIAC | August 13, 2024 Master Developer Results Through May 31, 2024: • MBE/WBE contracts to date: $52.4 million — 23.2% of total • Dollars paid to MBE/WBEs: $51.75 million • Number of MBE/WBEs: 90+ businesses % MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION Asian Pacific-Owned $1.06M, 2% 88% of Mueller’s MBE/WBE contractors are located within the five-county region Woman-Owned $15.75fM, 31% Latinx-Owned $21.33M, 42% African American-Owned $12.78M, 25% Page 5 Native American-Owned $15K, 0.03% RMMA PIAC | August 13, 2024 Remaining Infrastructure Development Eva Carrillo de Garcia Park …
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementa�on Commission Recommenda�on Number (20240813-004) Concerning the Disposition of the Mueller Browning Bow-Trussed Hangar WHEREAS the Mueller Master Development Agreement (MDA) calls for a Plan to retain the Browning Bow-Trussed Hangar due to its historical significance: WHEREAS the Hangar is treated as historic due to the exposed wood bow-trusses and the over 80-year storied history of the facility; WHEREAS the Mueller Redevelopment and Reuse Plan (2000) iden�fied the Hangar for community ac�vi�es and/or publicly oriented uses; WHEREAS the Hangar structure has, at considerable expense, been stabilized and a new roof covering installed (in 2007-2008); WHEREAS the Hangar, since 2008, has been u�lized mostly for free by the public, small groups, and Mueller Lake Park patrons (in addi�on to paid users, with reserva�ons through Catellus) – contribu�ng to the great success of the park, with the Hangar and property a widely recognized public amenity; WHEREAS the Hangar is closely associated by the public with Mueller Lake Park, due to its proximity to the Park; and there is a community effort dedicated to preserving the Hangar as a public amenity and gathering space, as well as community concerns of it not being free and open to the public; WHEREAS the Master Development Agreement states, in Article 8.9(a), that the Long-Term Plan for the Hangar “may include the sale or lease of the Bow-Trussed Hangar.” NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the RMMA PIAC recommends the Aus�n City Council consider; • That the Long-Term Plan will consider the lease, in addi�on to the sale, of the Bow-Trussed Hangar and property. • Ensuring the Hangar has public accessibility by way of a restric�ve covenant, pedestrian access easement, or similar means. Term Plan. • That the provision of food, beverages and public restrooms at the Hangar be considered as part of the Long- • That Historic Zoning be pursued with the City of Aus�n Historic Landmark Commission. • That a City of Aus�n partnership with a community-based nonprofit organiza�on be considered as part of a long- term Hangar management plan, including exploring the possible establishment of a conservancy for support. Date of Approval: August 13, 2024 (END) Record of the vote: 8-0; Commissioner Sokolic abstained; Commissioners Luecke and Neider were absent. Atest: _____________________________________________ Kate Clark, Staff Liaison Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementa�on Advisory Commission
RMMA PIAC MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 13, 2024 ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024 The Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the Austin Energy Headquarters located at 4815 Mueller Boulevard Austin, TX 78723. The meeting was also offered via videoconference. Chair Jones called the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Kenneth Ronsonette Joshua Rudow Kathy Sokolic Michael Jones, Chair Rick Krivoniak, Vice-Chair Andrew Clements Corky Hilliard Commission Members in Attendance Remotely: Richard Brimer Christopher Jackson PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes from the Regular Meeting on June 11, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Krivoniak’s motion, Commissioner Ronsonette’s second on a 7-0 vote; Commissioners Jackson and Rudow were off the dais; Commissioners Luecke and Neider were absent. DISCUSSION 2. Discussion by Catellus regarding MBE/WBE updates: Brian Dolezal provided updates and information on Mueller MBE/WBE goals, procurement efforts and achievements, highlighting that 88% of contractors have been located within the Austin MSA. 1 RMMA PIAC MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 13, 2024 3. Discussion by Catellus regarding Mueller Development updates: Brian Dolezal provided status updates on various transportation and trail improvements, completion of Branch Park Pavilion mural, and new commercial openings. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and action on a recommendation to City Council related to the Browning Hangar disposition including a potential amendment to the Master Development Agreement. The motion to approve the recommendation was approved on Commissioner Clements’ motion, Commissioner Ronsonette’s second on an 8-0 vote; Commissioner Sokolic abstained; Commissioners Luecke and Neider were absent WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Update from Mueller Transition Working Group: Commissioners Hilliard, Sokolic and Jackson summarized the Draft Recommendations from the Working Group for Commission; a Final Recommendation Report will be provided at a future meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Commission discussed the following topics for the August and future meetings: Update by Transportation and Public Works staff on the Mueller Parking Transportation Management District RMMA PIAC Transition Working Group Final Recommendations Update on the 51st Street Bond Project Chair Jones asked Commissioners to email him other future agenda ideas. Chair Jones adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at …
