REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD March 24, 2025, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. 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 Hunter Maples, (512) 974-3120 or hunter.maples@austintexas.gov. The Urban Renewal Board reserves the right to go into closed session to discuss any of the items on this agenda as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, 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 Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on February 24, 2025 1 of 2 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin and Pleasant Hill Collaborative, including project status and anticipated timeline (Lex Miller, Rally Austin, Jen Boss, Hayat Brown, Sean Garretson and Garrett Scharton, Pleasant Hill Collaborative) Discussion and possible action regarding the request to amend the Urban Renewal Plan to allow additional uses at 1201 E 11th St. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discuss and approve further action in support of the Urban Renewal Board Recommendation to City Council related to the upcoming budget cycle for the Urban Renewal Board EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real …
DRAFT MINUTES URBAN RENEWAL BOARD February 24, 2025, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1407 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Commissioners Amit Motwani, Byron Davis, Kobla Tetey, and Jacqueline Watson, and Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce arrived at 6:26 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No members attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins was absent. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:14 p.m. with five members present. Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce off the dais at call to order. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. There were no members of the public to address the board. 1 of 3 2. 3. 4. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on January 13, 2025 On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Watson, the minutes from January 13, 2025, were approved with a vote of 5-0-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS Update and discussion related to the annual budget process (Mandy DeMayo, Interim Director, Housing Department) Mandy DeMayo, Interim Director of the Housing Department, updated on changes in the budget process. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin) Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin provided updates. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS No discussion or action items for this meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION Chair Escobar recessed the regular meeting and called the Executive Session to order at 6:31 p.m. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD February 24, 2025, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1407 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. 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 Hunter Maples, (512) 974-3120 or hunter.maples@austintexas.gov. The Urban Renewal Board reserves the right to go into closed session to discuss any of the items on this agenda as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, 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 Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on January 13, 2025 1 of 2 2. 3. 4. 5. DISCUSSION ITEMS Update and discussion related to the annual budget process (Mandy DeMayo, Interim Director, Housing Department) Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American …
DRAFT MINUTES URBAN RENEWAL BOARD January 13, 2025, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1407 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce Commissioners Jacqueline Watson, Amit Motwani, Byron Davis, and Commissioner Kobla Tetey arrived at 6:15 pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No members attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins was absent. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:12 pm with five members present. Commissioner Tetey off the dais at call to order. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. There were no members of the public to address the board. 1 of 3 2. 3. 4. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on December 16, 2024 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, the December 16, 2024, minutes were approved on a 5-0-0 vote. Commissioner Tetey off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion related to resident concerns regarding the 1500 block of East 12th Street Chair Escobar requested updates to be provided at future meeting. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin) Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin provided updates. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS No discussion or action items for this meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION Chair Escobar recessed the regular meeting and called the Executive Session to order at 6:17 pm. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government …
MINUTES URBAN RENEWAL BOARD February 24, 2025, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1407 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Commissioners Amit Motwani, Byron Davis, Kobla Tetey, and Jacqueline Watson, and Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce arrived at 6:26 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No members attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins was absent. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:14 p.m. with five members present. Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce off the dais at call to order. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. There were no members of the public to address the board. 1 of 3 2. 3. 4. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on January 13, 2025 On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Watson, the minutes from January 13, 2025, were approved with a vote of 5-0-0. Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS Update and discussion related to the annual budget process (Mandy DeMayo, Interim Director, Housing Department) Mandy DeMayo, Interim Director of the Housing Department, updated on changes in the budget process. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin) Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin provided updates. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS No discussion or action items for this meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION Chair Escobar recessed the regular meeting and called the Executive Session to order at 6:31 p.m. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD January 13, 2025, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1407 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. 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 Hunter Maples, (512) 974-3120 or hunter.maples@austintexas.gov. The Urban Renewal Board reserves the right to go into closed session to discuss any of the items on this agenda as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, 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 Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on December 16, 2024 1 of 2 2. 3. 4. 5. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion related to resident concerns regarding the 1500 block of East 12th Street Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities …
DRAFT MINUTES URBAN RENEWAL BOARD December 16, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce and Commissioners Jacqueline Watson, Amit Motwani, Byron Davis. Commissioner Kobla Tetey arrived at 6:15 pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Amit Motwani attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins was absent. Commissioner Kobla Tetey off the dais at call to order. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:10 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Will Campos, Eureka addressed the URB about item number three. 1 of 3 2. 3. 4. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on November 18, 2024 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s second, the November 18, 2024, minutes were approved on a 5-0-0 vote, Commissioner Kobla Tetey was off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin) Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin provided updates. Discussion related to resident concerns regarding the 1500 block of East 12th Street Will Campos, Eureka provided updates. URB requested Liaison to contact resident via email to provide update. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and Approval to write a letter of support for historic zoning at 1500 E. 12th Street (JuanRaymon Rubio) Chair Escobar requested Liaison contact someone to speak on the item in January’s meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION Chair Escobar recessed the regular meeting and called the Executive Session to order at 6:36 pm. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) 2 of 3 6. Discuss real …
MINUTES URBAN RENEWAL BOARD January 13, 2025, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1407 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce Commissioners Jacqueline Watson, Amit Motwani, Byron Davis, and Commissioner Kobla Tetey arrived at 6:15 pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No members attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins was absent. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:12 pm with five members present. Commissioner Tetey off the dais at call to order. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. There were no members of the public to address the board. 1 of 3 2. 3. 4. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on December 16, 2024 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, December 16, 2024, minutes were approved on a 5-0-0 vote. Commissioner Tetey off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion related to resident concerns regarding the 1500 block of East 12th Street Chair Escobar requested updates to be provided at future meeting. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin) Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin provided updates. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS No discussion or action items for this meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION Chair Escobar recessed the regular meeting and called the Executive Session to order at 6:17 pm. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code) Chair …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD November 18, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. 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 Hunter Maples, (512) 974-3120 or hunter.maples@austintexas.gov. The Urban Renewal Board reserves the right to go into closed session to discuss any of the items on this agenda as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, 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 Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on October 16, 2024 1 of 2 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion related to resident concerns regarding the 1500 block of East 12th Street Discussion regarding the request to amend the Urban Renewal Plan to allow additional uses at 1201 E 11th St Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and approval of the 2025 regular Urban Renewal Board meeting schedule EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located …
Draft Minutes URBAN RENEWAL BOARD October 21, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darell W. Pierce, and Commissioners Byron Davis, Jacqueline Watson, Amit Motwani. Commissioner Kobla Tetey arrived at 6:19 pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins was absent. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:07 pm with five members present. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. There were no members of the public to address the board. 1 of 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on September 16, 2024 On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Watson’s second, the September 16, 2024, minutes were approved on a 4-0-0 vote, Vice Chair Darell W. Pierce was off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin (formerly Austin Economic Development Corporation), including project status and anticipated timeline (Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin) Anne Gatling Hayes, Rally Austin provided updates. Discussion related to resident concerns regarding the 1500 block of East 12th Street Anne Gatling Hayes led the discussion and the URB requested Liaison contact developer to speak on updates on development plans on following URB meeting. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, Chair Escobar was nominated to continue as Chair and Vice Chair Pierce was nominated to continue as Vice Chair. The motion passed on a 6-0-0 vote. Discussion and approval of the 2025 regular Urban Renewal Board meeting schedule The Urban Renewal Board requested the proposed meeting schedule be provided by Liaison at the following meeting. Authorize delegated representative to sign and execute the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement, and …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD November 18, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, and Commissioners Jacqueline Watson, Kobla Tetey, Amit Motwani, Byron Davis. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No members attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Vice Chair Darrell W, Pierce, and Commissioner Tam Hawkins were absent. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:12 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Daphne McDole addressed the URB about preparation for the 150-year celebration of the Houston Tillotson University. 1 of 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on October 16, 2024 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s second, the October 21, 2024, minutes were approved on a 5-0-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion related to resident concerns regarding the 1500 block of East 12th Street Hunter Maples, City of Austin provided the update for the speaker for the December meeting. Discussion regarding the request to amend the Urban Renewal Plan to allow additional uses at 1201 E 11th St Hunter Maples, City of Austin gave the update, provided a status update regarding the process to update the e 11th St NCCD. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin) Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin provided updates. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and approval of the 2025 regular Urban Renewal Board meeting schedule On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Tetey’s second, the 2025 regular Urban Renewal Board meeting schedule was approved on a 5-0-0 vote. 2 of 3 EXECUTIVE SESSION Chair Escobar recessed the regular meeting and called the Executive Session to order at 6:45pm. 6. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD October 21, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. 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 Hunter Maples, (512) 974-3120 or hunter.maples@austintexas.gov. The Urban Renewal Board reserves the right to go into closed session to discuss any of the items on this agenda as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, 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 Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on September 16, 2024 1 of 2 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin (formerly Austin Economic Development Corporation), including project status and anticipated timeline (Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin) Discussion related to resident concerns regarding the 1500 block of East 12th Street 3. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair Discussion and approval of the 2025 regular Urban Renewal Board meeting schedule Authorize delegated representative to sign and execute the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement, and any related documents with Pleasant Hill Collaborative regarding Blocks 16 & 18 EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss …
DRAFT MINUTES URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING September 16, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce, and Commissioners Kobla Tetey, and Byron Davis. Commissioner Tam Hawkins arrived at 6:21pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No members attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioners Amit Motwani and Jacqueline Watson were absent. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:09 pm with four members present. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Paul Stables addressed the board regarding a zoning change to his property adjacent to East 11th Street. 1 of 3 1. 2. 3. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on August 19, 2024. On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s second, the August 19, 2024, minutes were approved on a 4-0-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin (formerly Austin Economic Development Corporation), including project status and anticipated timeline (Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin) Anne Gatling Hayes, Rally Austin, gave the updates. Update and discussion related to the annual budget process (Mandy DeMayo, Interim Director, Housing Department) Mandy DeMayo, Interim Director, Housing Department, gave the update. Update and discussion regarding the African American Cultural Heritage District (AACHD) Resolution No. 20210902-048 (Matthew Schmidt, Global Business Expansion Division Program Manager III, Economic Development Department) Matthew Schmidt gave the update. Commissioner Byron Davis volunteered as representative to serve on the AACHD coalition. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discuss and approve a recommendation to City Council regarding the request to amend the Urban Renewal Plan to allow additional uses at 1201 E 11th St (Paul Stables) Following discussion, on Chair Escobar’s motion, Vice Chair Pierce’s second, the URB voted to initiate the process to restore prior rights, to the same as when Paul Stables purchased his parcel, on …
