2021-09-20_URB_Appr_Minutes — original pdf

Approved Minutes

URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR MEETING September 20, 2021 AT 6:00PM 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Members in Attendance Manuel Escobar Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Kobla Tetey Jacqueline Watson Danielle Skidmore Members Absent Nathaniel Bradford PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility the 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. Staff in Attendance Erica Leak Travis Perlman Nefertitti Jackmon Laura Keating Megan Santee, URB legal counsel to oversee is Approved Minutes CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm called to order with 5 members present. Commissioner Tetey joined the meeting at 6:09 pm. 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the August 16, 2021, Regular Called Meeting Minutes. Draft minutes were not posted in backup. Item postponed.  2. NEW BUSINESS a. Presentation from City staff on the status of the Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining District amendments and discussion. Laura Keating presented, and discussion occurred. b. Presentation from City staff regarding Council resolution approved September 2, 2021, item 48, related to the African American Cultural Arts District and Urban Renewal Agency owned property and discussion. Laura Keating presented, and discussion occurred. c. Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment extending the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and DiverseArts Cultural Works. Harold McMillan and Travis Perlman addressed the Board and discussion occurred. On Vice Chair Pierce’s motion, Commissioner Watson’s second, the extension of the license agreement was approved unanimously. d. Staff update on the status of agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin and discussion. Laura Keating presented, and discussion occurred. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action from the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and City staff regarding an approach to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St) Anne Gatling Haynes with AEDC presented, and discussion occurred. No action was taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at 8:43 pm without objection. 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 Laura Keating at Housing and Planning Department, at (512-974-3458 or laura.keating@austintexas.gov), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Renewal Board, please contact Laura Keating at (512-974-3458 or laura.keating@austintexas.gov).