South Central Waterfront Advisory Board - May 17, 2021
South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Regular Meeting of the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board - This is a virtual meeting. Speakers must register in advance with the Staff Liaison.
Versión en español a continuación. South Central Waterfront Board Meeting May 17, 2021 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board to be held May 17, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, May 16 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 17, 2021 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison Sravya Garladenne at (512)-974-3362 or Sravya.Garladenne@austintexas.gov no later than noon, May 16th, 2021. 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 Sravya.Garladenne@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 South Central Waterfront Board Meeting FECHA de la reunion May 17, 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (May 16th, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512)-974-3362 or Sravya.Garladenne@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 …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD DRAFT MINUTES FOR APRIL 28, 2021 AT 1:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Special Called Meeting on April 28, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 1:10 pm. He also introduced Laura Cottam-Sajbel, who was nominated by the Parks and Recreation Board to the SCWAB. Board Members in attendance: Ex Officios: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & Dist 9 Appointee) Jeff Thompson (Planning Commission) Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Jeff Seiden (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Assoc.) Thomas Groce (S. River City NA) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Marek Izydorcyzk (ORES) Molly Alexander (DAA) COA Housing and Planning Staff: Alan Holt, Executive Liaison Sravya Garladenne, Staff Liaison a. Board member Linda Guerrero made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Lynn Kurth, to approve the draft March 15, 2021 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed without amendments with 7 yes and 2 absent (includes absentees Francoise Luca and Heidi Anderson). 2. ITEMS FOR PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION a. Housing & Planning Department (HPD) Staff Updates - SCW Project Manager, Alan Holt, introduced the latest update to the SCW Property Ownership Map. He said that the map is not a legal document but reflects the latest markets status of the District. He also acknowledged the termination of the temporary position held by Jodi Lane and welcomed back Sravya Garladenne to SCW Staff. 3. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Recommendation to Council regarding the creation of the AEDC SCW Committee – Chair Samuel Franco updated the Board on the Finance Working Group meeting with the Economic Development Department & Austin Economic Development Corporation leadership and consultants regarding the potential SCW Committee of the AEDC. The Board discussed this and charged the Finance Working Group with further discussion and drafting recommendations to bring back to the Board. b. SCWAB Elections – With no objections to holding elections at this meeting, Board Member Karen Paup, nominated Chair Samuel Franco for the office of SCWAB Chair. The motion to approve passed with 7 yes and 2 absent (includes absentees Francoise Luca and Heidi Anderson) votes. Chair Samuel Franco nominated Vice Chair Lynn Kurth for the Office of SCWAB Vice Chair. The motion to approve passed with 7 yes and 2 absent (includes absentees Francoise Luca and Heidi Anderson) votes. 4. WORKING GROUP UPDATES …
SCWAB Working Group Members List ‐ May 2021 Ex Officio Established Status Note July 15, 2019 Active Karen Paup is WG Lead Working Group Community Benefits, Infrastructure, and Regulating Plan Members Heidi Anderson Jeff Thompson Karen Paup Samuel Franco* Linda Guerrero Jeff Thompson Karen Paup Samuel Franco Tom Groce Heidi Anderson* Francoise Luca Linda Guerrero Tom Groce Karen Paup Lynn Kurth* Finance and Governance July 15, 2019 Active Samuel Franco is WG Lead Active Projects July 15, 2019 Active Lynn Kurth and Linda Guerrero as co‐leads. Co‐ Leads Linda and Lynn will alternate meetings or serve as alternates should one or the other not be able to make a meeting. * Indicates alternate ** As per discussions at March 15, 2021 SCWAB meeting.
Item 3.a.: PROPOSED AEDC SCW COMMITTEE For Discussion Only 1 2 3 4 5 Board Composition: SCWAB Board Members Design Commission member, nominated by the Design Commission Chair Samuel Franco Environmental Commission member, nominated by the Environmental Commission Linda Guerrero Parks and Recreation Board member, nominated by the Parks and Recreation Board Laura Cottam-Sajbel Planning Commission member, nominated by the Planning Commission Jeff Thompson Representative with expertise in affordable housing, nominated by the Community Development Commission Karen Paup 6 Member nominated by the South River City Citizens Neighborhood Association representing the neighborhoods adjacent to the South Central Waterfront Tom Groce 7 Member nominated by the Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association representing the neighborhoods adjacent to the South Central Waterfront Jeff Seiden One member who served on the Waterfront Planning Advisory Board to be nominated jointly by the Mayor and the council member whose district includes the South Central Waterfront (District 9) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth Representative of the Trail Foundation, nominated by the Trail Foundation Heidi Anderson 8 9 10 11 Proposed AEDC SCW Committee Urban Transportation Commission member, nominated by the Urban Transportation Commission Environmental Commission member, nominated by the Environmental Commission Parks and Recreation Board member, nominated by the Parks and Recreation Board Planning Commission member, nominated by the Planning Commission Representative with expertise in affordable housing, nominated by ________ Member nominated by the South River City Citizens Neighborhood Association representing the neighborhoods adjacent to the South Central Waterfront Member nominated by the Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association representing the neighborhoods adjacent to the South Central Waterfront One member who served on the Waterfront Planning Advisory Board to be nominated jointly by the Mayor and the council member whose district includes the South Central Waterfront (District 9) Representative of the Trail Foundation, nominated by the Trail Foundation Representative with expertise in Equity and Inclusion, nominated by __________ Member of the Austin Economic Development Corporation Board nominated by the Austin Economic Development Corporation Board (Serves as Chair) Ex Officio Members: Director of Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department Sam Tedford Director of Transportation Department Nazlie Saeedi Director of Financial Services Department Rolando Fernandez Director of Officer of Real Estate Services Gloria Aguilera / Marek Izydorczyk Director of Chair of the Downtown Austin Alliance or designee Molly Alexander Board Responsibilities SCWAB Purpose and Duties: Provide continuity and communication among stakeholders and advocates as the South Central Waterfront Plan moves towards implementation and …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVED MINUTES FOR MAY 17, 2021 AT 6:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Regular Meeting on May 17, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 6:11 pm. Board Members in attendance: Ex Officios: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & Dist 9 Appointee) Jeff Thompson (Planning Commission) Heidi Anderson (The Trail Foundation) Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) Laura Cottam-Sajbel (Parks & Recreation Board) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Jeff Seiden (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Assoc.) Thomas Groce (S. River City NA) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Marek Izydorcyzk (ORES) Molly Alexander (DAA) COA Housing and Planning Staff: Alan Holt, Executive Liaison Sravya Garladenne, Staff Liaison a. Board member Jeff Thompson made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Lynn Kurth, to approve the draft April 28, 2021 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed without amendments with 8 yes and 1 absent (includes late arrival Jeff Seiden). 2. ITEMS FOR PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION a. Housing & Planning Department (HPD) Staff Updates - SCW Project Manager, Alan Holt, announced his retirement from the City at the end of the month. The Board Members thanked him for his service and wished him a happy retirement. 3. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Recommendation to Council regarding the creation of the AEDC SCW Committee – Chair Samuel Franco presented the proposed membership of the proposed AEDC SCW Committee. The Board discussed this and decided to hold a Special Called Meeting to vote on this matter at the earliest. 4. WORKING GROUP UPDATES & ASSIGNMENTS FROM CHAIR a. Community Benefits, Infrastructure, and Regulating Plan - Laura Cottam-Sajbel will take Francoise Luca’s place in this working group. b. Finance and Governance – No updates. c. Active Projects – No update. Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation at a FUTURE meeting. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. ADJOURNMENT – 7:05 pm. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Jodi Lane at the Housing and Planning Department, at …
