1. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD OCTOBER 16, 2023, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 *NOTE: The Urban Renewal Board no longer meets at the Street-Jones Building. 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 Courtney Banker, (512) 974-3114 or courtney.banker@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani 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, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the URB’s special called meeting on September 28, 2023. 1 of 2 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding the City Manager’s evaluation of the continued need for the URP and the URA, and the URA’s recommendation to Council (Chair Escobar) Discussion and possible action related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including the Request for Proposals process, and meetings of and updated approval of additional candidates for the Stakeholder Working Group (Jose Lopez, AEDC) 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 Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MINUTES Monday, October 16, 2023 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2023 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:14 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Commissioner Kobla Tetey, Commissioner Danielle Skidmore, Commissioner Amit Motwani, and Commissioner Jacqueline Watson were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None. Board Members Absent/off the dais: Vice Chair Darrell Pierce and Commissioner Tam Hawkins were absent. Commissioner Amit Motwani joined the dais at 6:19 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the URB’s special called meeting on September 28, 2023. The minutes from the special called meeting of September 28, 2023, were approved on Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Watson’s second, on a 4-0 vote. Vice Chair Pierce, Commissioner Motwani, and Commissioner Hawkins were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding the City Manager’s evaluation of the continued need for the URP and the URA, and the URA’s recommendation to Council (Chair Escobar). 1 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MINUTES Monday, October 16, 2023 Discussion led by Chair Escobar and requested staff follow up with the Assistant City Manager. Discussion and possible action related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including the Request for Proposals process, and meetings of and updated approval of additional candidates for the Stakeholder Working Group (Jose Lopez, AEDC). Jose Lopez led the discussion. The motion to approve Paul Staples and Pam Owens to the Stakeholder Working Group was approved on Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Skidmore’s second, on a 5-0 vote. Vice Chair Pierce and Commissioner Hawkins were absent. Chair Escobar recessed the meeting at 6:26 p.m. without objection. 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) Chair Escobar reconvened the Urban Renewal Board meeting at 6:43 …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MINUTES Monday, October 16, 2023 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2023 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:14 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Commissioner Kobla Tetey, Commissioner Danielle Skidmore, Commissioner Amit Motwani, and Commissioner Jacqueline Watson were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None. Board Members Absent/off the dais: Vice Chair Darrell Pierce and Commissioner Tam Hawkins were absent. Commissioner Amit Motwani joined the dais at 6:19 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the URB’s special called meeting on September 28, 2023. The minutes from the special called meeting of September 28, 2023, were approved on Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Watson’s second, on a 4-0 vote. Vice Chair Pierce, Commissioner Tetey, and Commissioner Hawkins were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding the City Manager’s evaluation of the continued need for the URP and the URA, and the URA’s recommendation to Council (Chair Escobar). 1 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MINUTES Monday, October 16, 2023 Discussion led by Chair Escobar and requested staff follow up with the Assistant City Manager. Discussion and possible action related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including the Request for Proposals process, and meetings of and updated approval of additional candidates for the Stakeholder Working Group (Jose Lopez, AEDC). Jose Lopez led the discussion. The motion to approve Paul Staples and Pam Owens to the Stakeholder Working Group was approved on Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Skidmore’s second, on a 5-0 vote. Vice Chair Pierce and Commissioner Hawkins were absent. Chair Escobar recessed the meeting at 6:26 p.m. without objection. 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) Chair Escobar reconvened the Urban Renewal Board meeting …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD (SPECIAL CALLED MEETING) DRAFT MINUTES Thursday, September 28, 2023 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD (SPECIAL CALLED MEETING) DRAFT MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell Pierce, Commissioner Kobla Tetey, and Commissioner Tam Hawkins were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None. Board Members Absent/off the dais: Commissioners Watson, Motwani, and Skidmore were absent. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the URB’s regular meeting on August 21, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of August 21, 2023, were approved on Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Vice Chair Pierce’s second, on a 4-0 vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action to recommend support for implementing a cap and/or stitch over I-35 between 11th and 12th Streets (Chair Escobar). Discussion led by Chair Escobar. The motion to authorize Chair Escobar to submit a statement in favor of a cap to the council and mayor on behalf of the Urban Renewal 1 3. 4. 5. 6. URBAN RENEWAL BOARD (SPECIAL CALLED MEETING) DRAFT MINUTES Thursday, September 28, 2023 Board was approved on Vice Chair Pierce’s motion, Commissioner Tetey’s second, on a 4-0 vote. Discussion and possible action related to the 2024 regular URB meeting schedule (Clerk’s Office) The motion to approve the draft Urban Renewal Board meeting schedule for 2024 was approved with the following amendments on Vice Chair Pierce’s motion, Commissioner Hawkin’s second, on a 4-0 vote. The amendments were to update the schedule to note that January 22 is the fourth Monday in January in 2024, and to revise the regular called June meeting date from June 17 to June 10 (second Monday of the month). Discussion and possible action related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including the Request for Proposals process, discussion of Evaluation Committee role and time commitment, meetings of and updated approval of additional candidates for the Stakeholder Working Group (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC) Anne Gatling Haynes from AEDC presented. Chair Escobar recessed the meeting at 7:00 p.m. without objection. EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of …
East 11th Stakeholder Working Group Update Type Organization Representatives Name Renter Resident Owner Resident Property Owner Business Owner Andres Moguel Josh Knowles Miscellaneous Rentals Beth Puorro Black Lives Veggies Larry Franklin Business/ Renter COMMUNITY VEGAN Marlon Riso Church Minister Owner Resident/Business Manager Neighborhood Association Institution Representative Mount Zion Baptist Church / Baptist Ministers Union KAZI Robertson Hill Neighborhood Association African American Cultural & Heritage Facility Historic Business Manager Victory Grill Cultural/Arts/Music Organization Six Square Darrel Horton Marion Nickerson Paul Stables Florinda Bryant Glenn Williams Pam Owens
