REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024 at 6:00 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 may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and 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 by telephone. 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 The first ten 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 1. Approve the minutes of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on October 8, 2024. 2. Staff Briefing by Financial Services Department regarding public communications. STAFF BRIEFING DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Staff Briefing and discussion by Transportation and Public Works regarding the Mueller Parking and Transportation Management District (PTMD). 4. Presentation by Catellus, Mueller Foundation and HomeBase on Mueller Affordable Housing Updates. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discuss and possible action to City Council to approve recommendations from the Mueller Transition Working Group regarding public access to park and open spaces, Mueller Property Owners Association maintenance responsibilities, Mueller Tax Increment Financing (TIF) potential funding for Mueller parks and infrastructure, assignment of the Mueller rental affordable housing audit to the City of Austin, and deeding over the Branch Park Pavilion and Mueller Central building and to the Mueller POA. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Kate Clark with the Financial Services Department (FSD), at 512-974-7875, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at …
DRAFT RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Recommendation Number (20241112-005); Recommendation to the Austin City Council regarding the Transition of Mueller from the MDA/Catellus to Mueller's POA WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission (PIAC) was established to advise the City Council on the implementation of Mueller’s Master Plan and other redevelopment issues regarding the Master Development Agreement (MDA) between the City and Master Developer, Catellus Austin, LLC; and WHEREAS, on January 9, 2024, in anticipation of its impending abolishment with the December 2, 2024 termination date of the MDA, the PIAC created its second Mueller Transition Working Group (MTWG) to study the changes in governing and management of Mueller as Catellus prepares to cease its participation after it is no longer a partner, and to recommend potential actions or policies to the City Council aimed at sustaining Mueller’s success as a model, high-density, new-urbanist neighborhood with affordable housing in central East Austin; and WHEREAS, on November 21, 2013, the City Code Section 2-1-169, (D) was unanimously amended by the Austin City Council to specify the PIAC is to be abolished on the date that the MDA between the City and Catellus expires or is terminated, which will occur on or before December 31, 2027; and WHEREAS, Mueller is a certified Safe, Mixed-Income, Accessible, Reasonably-priced, Transit-Oriented (S.M.A.R.T) housing development, yet has no City-owned buildings specifically planned for community use; and WHEREAS, the MDA required and Catellus has provided 25 percent of Mueller's overall housing as affordable to households with incomes at or below 60 percent of Austin’s Median Family Income (MFI) for rental housing, and 80 percent of MFI for purchased housing; and WHEREAS, Mueller’s stormwater management system, 140 acres of parks, open space, trails, swimming pools and the remediated Control Tower and Browning Hangar, serve, benefit and are heavily used by the larger East Austin community, prompting the City Council to approve annual payments, as budget allows, to the Mueller Property Owners Association (POA) towards maintaining the dedicated Parkland; and WHEREAS, the Mueller Tax Increment Financing (TIF) debt is projected to be retired in 2032, and based on the most recent available data, annual Mueller TIF revenue exceeds its annual service costs. DRAFT NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission recommends that the City Council; 1. Begin the process …
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Recommendation Number (20241112-005); Recommendation to the Austin City Council regarding the Transition of Mueller from the MDA/Catellus to Mueller's POA WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission (PIAC) was established to advise the City Council on the implementation of Mueller’s Master Plan and other redevelopment issues regarding the Master Development Agreement (MDA) between the City and Master Developer, Catellus Austin, LLC; and WHEREAS, on January 9, 2024, in anticipation of its impending abolishment with the December 2, 2024 termination date of the MDA, the PIAC created its second Mueller Transition Working Group (MTWG) to study the changes in governing and management of Mueller as Catellus prepares to cease its participation after it is no longer a partner, and to recommend potential actions or policies to the City Council aimed at sustaining Mueller’s success as a model, high-density, new-urbanist neighborhood with affordable housing in central East Austin; and WHEREAS, on November 21, 2013, the City Code Section 2-1-169, (D) was unanimously amended by the Austin City Council to specify the PIAC is to be abolished on the date that the MDA between the City and Catellus expires or is terminated, which will occur on or before December 31, 2027; and WHEREAS, Mueller is a certified Safe, Mixed-Income, Accessible, Reasonably-priced, Transit-Oriented (S.M.A.R.T) housing development, yet has no City-owned buildings specifically planned for community use; and WHEREAS, the MDA required and Catellus has provided 25 percent of Mueller's overall housing as affordable to households with incomes at or below 60 percent of Austin’s Median Family Income (MFI) for rental housing, and 80 percent of MFI for purchased housing; and WHEREAS, Mueller’s stormwater management system, 140 acres of parks, open space, trails, swimming pools and the remediated Control Tower and Browning Hangar, serve, benefit and are heavily used by the larger East Austin community, prompting the City Council to approve annual payments, as budget allows, to the Mueller Property Owners Association (POA) towards maintaining the dedicated Parkland; and WHEREAS, the Mueller Tax Increment Financing (TIF) debt is projected to be retired in 2032, and based on the most recent available data, annual Mueller TIF revenue exceeds its annual service costs. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission recommends that the City Council; 1. Begin the process of amending …
TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MUELLER PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT DISTRICT UPDATES Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission - November 12, 2024 AGENDA ❑ Transportation Public Works (TPW) Organization Changes ❑ Mueller Parking and Transportation Management District (PTMD) Committee Representation Update ❑ District Financial Update ❑ On-Street Parking Expansion Plan ❑ Next Steps City of Austin | TPW | Mueller PIAC Presentation 4 TPW DEPARTMENT UPDATES • The Parking Enterprise Division is moving from the Business Support Services to Transportation Operations Services. Dan Valbracht Acting Assistant Director Business Support Services Finance Division Human Resources Division Data and Technology Division Performance Management Division Equity Division Lewis Leff Acting Assistant Director Transportation Operations Services Signs and Markings Division Arterial Management Division Urban Forestry Division Parking Enterprise Division City of Austin | TPW | Mueller PIAC Presentation 3 PTMD COMMITTEE UPDATES • Committee Member, Representing* • Mateo Barnstone, POA Mixed Use Board • Ashley Fric, Aldrich St Merchants • Carl Paulson, POA EC/TC Board • • Heyden Black Walker, Mueller Neighborhood Association Joe Ristuccia, Mueller Master Community Manager • Non-Voting Member, Representing • Brian Dolezal, Catellus • Jill Fagan, City of Austin – Financial Services Department City of Austin | TPW | Mueller PIAC Presentation 4 PTMD FINANCES UPDATE • FY 2024 - $159,000 through Sept 2024 • Total available for projects - $965,980 as of Oct 2024 • Financials History - One project expense: $25,000 YEAR FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 TOTAL 51% to PTMD $203 $37,128 $91,093 $101,573 $84,550 $79,899 $171,521 $241,013 $806,980 City of Austin | TPW | Mueller PIAC Presentation 5 FUTURE PAID PARKING EXPANSION MAP PARKING TYPES – Proposed Hybrid Parking* – Proposed Metered Parking – No Parking – Existing Parking (dashed line) • Phase 1: Fall 2016 • Phase 2: Summer 2019 *Hybrid Parking: Combines the existing programs of Residential Parking Permits & paid parking. Hybrid allows the public to access the curbside parking with metered parking during typical daytime hours but restricts the same curbside parking to permitted vehicles (residents and their guests) in the evening. 2 FUTURE PAID PARKING EXPANSION MAP CONT. PARKING TYPES – – – – Proposed Hybrid Parking Proposed Metered Parking No Parking Zones Existing Paid Parking 7 NEXT STEPS • Mueller Parking Expansion Implementation Timeline • Letter informing community with feedback opportunity - January 2025 • Goal for implementation …
Affordable Housing Update Mueller Redevelopment Muell Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission November 12, 2024 Agenda Mueller Redevelopment Background • • Designing the Program Vision and Goal Affordable Rental Update • Affordable Rental Options • Exceeding MDA Requirements • By the Numbers Affordable Ownership Update • Affordable Ownership Options • Exceeding MDA Requirements • By the Numbers Purpose and Leadership Program Partners Program Implementation About the Mueller Foundation • • • • Milestones • Financial Stability • Outreach & Marketing Transition • • Retention Accountability Muell 2 | RMMA PIAC 11/12/24 Background: Vision, Goal & Requirements Mueller will be an interactive, mixed-use, mixed-income community that will be a model for responsible urban development, offering a compact, pedestrian-oriented alternative to the land-consumptive and automobile- dependent development patterns that could influence the form and pattern of growth within Austin. Vision Goal Redevelopment must offer a wide range of housing choices to create a new community of socially and economically diverse residents. MDA Requirements MDA requires 25% of all housing to be affordable For ownership requirement = 80% MFI for one year For rental requirement = 60% MFI for five years MDA incorporates Affordable Housing Resolution confirming Catellus commitment to use good-faith efforts to provide longer and deeper affordability 3 | RMMA PIAC 11/12/24 Background: Designing the Program – 2004-2007 • Development with intermixed affordability was a very new concept; it had not been done in Texas before; 25% affordability an ambitious goal nationally. • One-year affordability was the MDA requirement for homeownership and 5-year affordability requirement for rental; the City and the surrounding community wanted Mueller to go farther. The land trust statute did not yet exist when the Mueller Affordable Homes Program was forming. $165,000 homes were available in the marketplace. • • • • Stapleton (now known as Central Park): 10% affordability; fewer resale protections; less interspersed The team worked with City of Austin and PeopleFund/PeopleTrust to design the affordability preservation program. • Creation of a nonprofit (Mueller Foundation) to steward the housing program and other public goals. 4 | RMMA PIAC 11/12/24 Background: HomeBase Collaboration • HomeBase is a 501(c)3 nonprofit sister to Austin Habitat for Humanity that provides affordable housing consulting services. In March 2023, the Mueller Foundation hired HomeBase to manage Mueller’s affordable re-sale program. • • In July 2023, Catellus also hired HomeBase to: o Manage income qualification for all affordable homebuyers and renters …
Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Community Interest Announcement The Mueller Team will host a Mueller 20th Anniversary Event. Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 3:00 PM. Mueller Lake Park 4550 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur. Kate Clark 512-974-7875
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024 at 6:00 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 may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and 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 by telephone. 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 The first ten 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 1. Approve the minutes of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on September 10, 2024. STAFF BRIEFING communications 2. Staff Briefing by Financial Services Department regarding commission policies and public 3. Staff Briefing by Transportation and Public Works regarding the Mueller Parking and Transportation Management District (PTMD) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discuss and approve the 2025 RMMA PIAC Meeting Schedule WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 5. Report of recommendations by RMMA PIAC Transition Working Group DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discussion by Catellus regarding Mueller Development updates 7. Discussion by RMMA PIAC on potential future pickleball courts within the boundaries of the Mueller redevelopment FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call 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 Department at 512-974-7875.
RMMA PIAC MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 8, 2024 ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024 The Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 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 6:02 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: • Michael Jones, Chair • Rick Krivoniak, Vice-Chair • Richard Brimer • Andrew Clements • Corky Hilliard • Martin Luecke • David Neider • Kathy Sokolic Commission Members in Attendance Remotely: • Joshua Rudow PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • Merrell Foote addressed the Commission regarding a potential dog park within Mueller and amendments to the Mueller Master Community covenants. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes from the Regular Meeting on September 10, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Krivoniak’s motion, Commissioner Clements’ second on a 9-0 vote; Commissioners Jackson and Ronsonette were absent. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Jill Fagan with the Financial Services Department provided a brief update to the commission on recent city training including public communications during meetings, as well as city email usage. 1 RMMA PIAC MEETING MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Tuesday, October 8, 2024 3. Discuss and action to approve the 2025 RMMA PIAC Meeting Schedule. The motion to approve the Regular Meeting 2025 Schedule with the November meeting date moved to the 12th, was approved on Commissioner Hilliard’s motion and Commissioner Sokolic’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Jackson and Ronsonette were absent. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 4. Report of recommendations by RMMA PIAC Transition Working Group: Commissioner Hilliard summarized the working group’s recommendations to the commission and identified key items as possible future recommendations to Council. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Discussion by Catellus regarding Mueller Development updates: Brian Dolezal provided status updates on new commercial openings, park opening and landscape improvements, and upcoming community events. 6. Discussion by RMMA PIAC on potential future pickleball courts within the boundaries of the Mueller redevelopment: Commissioners discussed whether this was the appropriate venue for this topic and listened to public commentary. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Commission discussed the following topics for the October and future meetings: • Mueller Parking and Transportation Management District (PTMD) staff update • Commission Recommendation to Council related to RMMA PIAC Transition Working • …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 @ 6:00 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 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 1. Approve the minutes of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on August 13, 2024. STAFF BRIEFING to Berkman Dr. 2. Update by Capital Delivery Services regarding the East 51st Street Mobility Project from I-35 3. Update by Transportation and Public Works staff regarding the Mueller Parking and Transportation Management District (PTMD). WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. Update from the Mueller Transition Working Group on finalizing their recommendations and next steps. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Discussion by Catellus regarding improvements to the Aldrich Street District Garages. 6. Discussion by RMMA PIAC on the possibility of establishing a public Community Center within the boundaries of the Mueller Redevelopment. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call 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 Department at 512-974-7875.
EAST 51ST STREET REVITALIZATION Project Update RMMA PIAC September 10, 2024 Building the City of Austin in collaboration with the community to enrich the experience of all who live, work, and play here. 1 BACKGROUND East 51st Street Revitalization • Location • Funding 2 PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS • Trees • Drainage • Bike paths • Sidewalks • Waterlines • Landscaped Medians 3 CURRENT STATUS Challenges • Flood Risk Reduction • Missed Deadlines • Consultant team 4 NEXT STEPS • How we move forward • Improvements to the process Assign Consultant Finish Design Submit Plans for Permit Bid Project 5 QUESTIONS? STAY INFORMED: Project Website: https://datahub.austintexas.gov/stories/s/East- 51st-Street/3cr6-y8b5/ Email us at: CapitalDelivery@AustinTexas.gov PublicInput.com/East51st Building the City of Austin in collaboration with the community to enrich the experience of all who live, work, and play here. 6
RMMA PIAC MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 10, 2024 ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 The Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 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 6:02 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: • Michael Jones, Chair • Rick Krivoniak, Vice-Chair • Richard Brimer • Andrew Clements • Corky Hilliard Commission Members in Attendance Remotely: • Kathy Sokolic PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • Martin Luecke • David Neider • Kenneth Ronsonette • Joshua Rudow • Hayden Black Walker spoke on the staff briefings for 51st Mobility Project and Mueller PTMD, and Item 6 related to the community center. • Heather Richmond spoke on Item 6 related to the community center. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes from the Regular Meeting on August 13, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Hilliard’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second on a 9-0 vote; Commissioner Luecke was off the dais, Commissioners Jackson was absent. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Eric Bailey with Capital Delivery Services provided an update regarding the status of the East 51st Street Mobility Project including planned improvements, project challenges and next steps. 1 RMMA PIAC MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 10, 2024 3. Curtis Rogers with Transportation and Public Works provided a brief update on the Mueller Parking and Transportation Management District (PTMD), including the newly created Mueller PTMD Oversight Committee and their role in helping to identify potential new projects to implement with PTMD funds at Mueller. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. Update from Mueller Transition Working Group: Commissioner Hilliard provided an update on the working group’s next steps including gathering final comments from commissioners and strategizing how to move forward with their recommendations. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Discussion by Catellus regarding improvements to the Aldrich Street District Garages: Brian Dolezal provided an update on new technology and access equipment that will be installed at both district garages this fall, and additional communications and signage to help with the transition. 6. Discussion by RMMA PIAC on establishing a possible community center within the Mueller Redevelopment: Commissioners discussed the potential of a northeast Austin community center within Mueller and the possibility of combining it with an Intergenerational Resource and …
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 …
