Versión en español a continuación. Urban Renewal Board Meeting April 19, 2021, 5:30-9:30pm Urban Renewal Board to be held April 19, 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 (April 18, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 19, 2021 Urban Renewal Board Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3458 or laura.keating@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to laura.keating@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 Urban Renewal Board FECHA de la reunion (19 Abril, 2021, 5:30 – 9:30 pm) 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 (18 Abril, 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: junta en 512-974-3458 or • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de laura.keating@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2021, 5:30 – 9:30 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani the PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey to oversee is DRAFT MINUTES Staff in Attendance Erica Leak Laura Keating Travis Perlman Lisa Rodriguez Members in Attendance Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Nathaniel Bradford Amit Motwani Danielle Skidmore Kobla Tetey Jacqueline Watson CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 5:35pm with all 7 members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. Speakers who signed up to address the board regarding concerns about the Rolling Rooster (Item# 2a) included: Theo Kitchen, Eric Standridge, Shelly Leibham and Mark Vornberg. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the February 8, 2021, Meeting Minutes. On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Skidmore’s second, the minutes from the URB’s February 8, 2021, meeting were unanimously approved. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Consideration and possible action regarding request from Capitol View Arts/Rolling Rooster for a license agreement to use Urban Renewal Agency owned property at 1100 E. 11th Street. Clifford Gillard addressed the board and members of the public in favor of extending the Rolling Rooster license agreement. No action was taken. b. Discussion and possible action designating a member to represent the Urban Renewal Board at a public meeting on April 6th, 2021 hosted by City staff to discuss and gather feedback on Urban Renewal Plan amendments and Neighborhood Conservation Combining District zoning cases. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, a motion to select Chair Escobar to represent the URB at the April 6, 2021, public meeting was unanimously approved. On Commissioner Pierce’s motion, Commissioner Watson’s second, a motion for Commissioners Skidmore and Tetey to audit the meeting was unanimously approved. c. Informational presentation by David Colligan from the Austin Economic Development Corporation and discussion. David Colligan presented, and discussion was held. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Presentation, discussion and …
BLOCK 18 RFP COMMENTS February 11, 2019 1 Resolve existing egress enchroachment and underground utility issues for Historic Victory Grill and Comment and/or Recommendation ensure its preservation. 2 Reserve and enhance Kenny's Backyard *Is it possible to keep an outdoor music venue? We really enjoy the music from Kenny Dorham's Backyard. • The Block 18/Kenny Dorham’s space should be allowed to remain in operation until the property has been sold and the timeline dictates that site prep needs to begin. • Going forward, if not specially Kenny Dorham’s Backyard, some facility based on this model should be incorporated into whatever development plan is accepted for Block 18 • Make Block 18 an intentional and specific destination for arts, culture, music, cultural preservation, and creative industries for the District • Though commercial in nature, Block 18 development should intentionally incorporate the Victory Grill Building (and the historic legacy of the venues and businesses that once populated these blocks) into a plan for this block to function as a Cultural Hub that pays homage to what once was the center of the Central East Austin Entertainment District 3 4 5 6 7 BLOCKS 16 AND 18 RFP GENERAL COMMENTS Comment and/or Recommendation February 11, 2019 1 Partner Actively with GNDC, Blackshear, Blackand D.C.'S Give them a say in housing 1. Affordable Grocery Store. It's a food desert. 2. Document the history of Robertson Hill that’s being erased. Define the following terms: "priority needs"/"more welcoming"/"impact" Baseline positive “impact” requirements: 1. Compatibility of maximum heights, intensity of uses, light and sound pollution with adjacent residential and cultural uses and historic assets; and 2. Long-term dedication of space for existing and new local businesses at affordable rates, as well as for on-grade programmable public space • Specify “Permanent and temporary jobs.” • Prioritize services not yet present on the corridor that are compatible with all adjacent uses, such as a pharmacy and a pick-up/drop-off drycleaners. • Hew to plain intent and letter of URP; no variances or bonus entitlements-such as to maximum height, FAR, setbacks, protection of heritage trees. Affordable Housing What is the baseline affordable housing requirement from which additional units will be gauged? Per forum-25%. Ownership unis at 60% MFI for 99 year and below should be weighted significantly higher than current proposed criteria (+5 points) Community Parking Prioritize projects with a holistic parking demand management program that includes: Public parking to support …
Request For Proposals – RFP 5500 SMW3010 V8 (2/22/2021 Add 10) Description : Redevelopment of the City’s approximately 5.5-acre Ryan Drive Property Solicitation Issue Date: October 8, 2020 RFP Response Due Date and Time: March 4, 2021; Prior to 2:00PM CST eResponse and Hardcopy Offers will be opened one (1) hour after the Offers Due Date and Time Pre-Response Meeting : November 6, 2020 at 1:00PM CST. This meeting will be held virtually. Information to join the meeting will be provided via an Addenda prior to the meeting. Site Visit : To be determined at City's discretion based on health advisories. Authorized contacts: Shawn Willett, Deputy Procurement Officer Phone: (512) 974-2021 E-Mail: Shawn.Willett@austintexas.gov For questions on the City’s Small Minority and Women-Owned Business Program please contact: Jolene Cochran, Senior Business Development Counselor Phone: (512) 974-7673 E-Mail: Jolene.Cochran@austintexas.gov Commodity Codes: 90657, 90957, 91827, 91889, 92561, 96144, 97163 Estimated Solicitation Schedule Summary (subject to change) Milestone 1. Solicitation Issue Date 2. RFP Response Due Date 3. Pre-Response Meeting 4. Site Visit 5. Deadline for Questions and Answers 6. Interviews/Presentations 7. City Council consideration Date or Timeframe October 8, 2020 March 4, 2021 November 6, 2020 To be determined at City's discretion based on health advisories January 28, 2021 To Be Determined (at City’s discretion) To Be Determined CITY OF AUSTIN | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | 1 of 36 Contents A. Introduction and Purpose ............................................................................................................................. 4 B. Overview of Property ................................................................................................................................... 7 C. Instructions ................................................................................................................................................. 11 D. Required Proposal Submittals…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….21 E. Required Forms ........................................................................................................................................... 27 F. Exhibits ....................................................................................................................................................... 34 October 7, 2020 To all interested parties: I write today to offer support for the City’s proposal to repurpose the 6909 Ryan Drive site, previously a storage site owned by Austin Energy. The redevelopment process of the site has collected public input from local stakeholders and residents, who have been tremendously involved in this process over the last several years. They have collaborated to create a vision for the site that is conducive to the shared needs of the community. I am grateful for the Ryan Drive Working Group and Crestview Neighborhood Association for their dedication ensuring the success of the redevelopment process. This project is adjacent to the Capital Metro Crestview Station and Crestview Neighborhood, and is just shy of a block from Lamar Boulevard, a major city corridor road. Through several community engagement opportunities, the community made clear the desire for the site …
Briefing on Block 16 & 18 Development Projects East 11th & 12th Street Urban Renewal Board April 19, 2021 Topics for Discussion • Process Review & Project Status Update • Public Feedback • Suggested Tasks for Next Meeting 2 Process Overview Planning & Due Diligence • • Organize Internal Project Team (HPD, ORES, Law, Purchasing, & EDD) - Complete Contract with Financial Consultant - Underway Contract with Public Engagement Consultant -Underway Conduct: • • • • • Appraisal - Underway Survey - Underway Phase II ESA - Underway • Finalize Public Engagement Plan – Not Yet Started Public Engagement • • • Public Engagement Activities (To Be Determined) URB Finalizes Development Priorities & Evaluation Criteria/Scoring Draft Solicitation Solicitation Finalize & Publish Solicitation Close Solicitation • • • Minimum Responsiveness Check Third Party Financial Review • City Staff Evaluation/Scoring • URB Recommendation • City Council Selection • 3 Public Feedback • Desire to see Public Engagement Plan and general interest in robust engagement efforts in the area (AARAC) • Desire to include Schieffer House in Block 18 development plans (AARAC) • Desire to incorporate preservation of a live music use if not specifically Kenny Dorham’s Backyard in the Block 18 development plans (AARAC) 4 Suggested Tasks for Next Meeting • Board begins consideration, discussion, and providing direction on: • Key public stakeholders & public engagement priorities • Proposed Development Priorities for the purpose of starting broader public engagement • Proposed Evaluation Criteria • Other sections of 6909 Ryan Drive RFP • Staff: • Executes consultant contracts • Drafts Public Engagement Plan • Continues due diligence • Finalizes proposed schedule/process for discussion 5 6
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2021, 5:30 – 9:30 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani the PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey to oversee is MINUTES Staff in Attendance Erica Leak Travis Pearlman Laura Keating Members in Attendance Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Jacqueline Watson Members Absent Danielle Skidmore Kobla Tetey Nathaniel Bradford CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 5:37pm with 4 members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. Speaker who signed up against Item 3a: Mark Vornberg. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the March 15, 2021, Meeting Minutes. On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Vice Chair Peirce’s second, the minutes from the URB’s March 15, 2021, meeting were approved on a 4-0-0 vote. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding the extension of the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan. Following discussion, on Vice Chair Pierce’s motion, Commissioner Watson’s second, a motion to renew the agreement for an additional year was approved on a 4-0-0 vote, with a request that the timeline for the deliverables be updated accordingly. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Consideration and possible action regarding request from Capitol View Arts/Rolling Rooster for a license agreement to use Urban Renewal Agency owned property at 1100 E 11th Street. Clifford Gillard addressed the board and discussion occurred. No action was taken. b. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding background and next steps for property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St). Travis Perlman presented. Following discussion, on Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, a motion passed unanimously to approve Vice Chair Pierce to work with staff on recruiting a community engagement consultant. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20210419-2a Seconded By: Watson Date: 4/19/2021 Subject: Renewal of the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan. Motioned By: Pierce Recommendation Authorize the negotiation and execution of an amendment to extend the Agreement Concerning Implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan between the City and the Urban Renewal Agency (URA) for an additional year. Description of Recommendation to Council The current agreement ends September 30, 2021. This recommendation would extend the agreement until September 30, 2022. Vote For: Escobar, Pierce, Watson, Motwani Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Skidmore, Tetey, Bradford Attest: Laura Keating 1 of 1
