2022-05-16_URB_Agenda — original pdf

Agenda

URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR MEETING May 16, 2022, AT 6:00PM 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register please contact Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 or lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani 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. Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey to oversee is AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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 items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the February 28, 2022, Special Called Meeting Minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS 3. OLD BUSINESS 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 which ends September 30, 2022. a. Briefing from Council Member Harper-Madison’s office regarding Urban Renewal Plan and NCCD zoning cases, discussion, and possible action.  b. Discussion regarding future activities of the Urban Renewal Board. Presentation from counsel and staff regarding Local Government Code Chapter 374, and San Antonio’s Office of Urban Redevelopment activities. c. Presentation, discussion, and possible action related to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E. 11th St and 920 E. 11th St) and the Agency’s partnership with the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) including, without limitation, updated project schedule, update on selection process for pre- development consulting services. 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 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 Lisa Rodriguez at Housing and Planning Department, at (512) 974-3119 or lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Renewal Board, please contact Erica Leak at (512) 974-9375 or erica.leak@austintexas.gov).