REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD September 16, 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 August 19, 2024 1 of 2 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) Staff briefing and Discussion related to the annual budget process (Mandy DeMayo, Interim Director, Housing Department) Staff briefing regarding the African American Cultural Heritage District Resolution No. 20210902-048 (Matthew Schmidt, Global Business Expansion Division Program Manager III, Economic Development Department) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 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) 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 …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 19, 2024 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 19, 2024, 6:00 P.M. The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on MONDAY, AUGUST 19th, 2024, at PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402, 6310 WILHEMINA DRIVE, in Austin, Texas. 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, Jacqueline Watson, and Byron Davis Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No members attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioners Amit Motwani and Tam Hawkins were absent. DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:10 pm with five members present. 1 of 4 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Monday, August 19, 2024 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. The following members of the public addressed the board: Paul Stables, Sylvia Morales, Jay Stanley and Scott Strickland. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on July 15, 2024. On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Watson’s second, the July 15, 2024, minutes were approved on a 5-0-0 vote with the change that the board did not enter Executive Session. 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. Discussion and updates related to the Urban Renewal Board Recommendation 20240318- 005 to City Council related to the FY 2024-25 annual budget for the Urban Renewal Board Following discussion, Chair Escobar requested more information from Housing staff for discussion at the next meeting. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 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, Chair Escobar requested more information from City Staff for consideration at the next meeting. 2 of …
African American Cultural Heritage District Resolution No. 20210902-048 Economic Development Department September 16, 2024 Resolution No. 20210902-048 • Directs the City Manager to determine strategies necessary to implement various initiatives to preserve and enhance the African American Cultural Heritage District (AACHD) • FY24 City Council approved to support Resolution Initiatives: • Develop and Update Maps • Implement a Placemaking Program • Assist with Historic Designation of Sites • Establish a funding mechanism for • Develop Directional Wayfinding System for the AACHD Public Art and Cultural Programming • Create a Strategic Plan for the AACHD • Current Dedicated Funding Support: FY24 Budget Process – General Funds $200,000 (Mend Collaborative) FY24 Historic Preservation Funds - $200,000* (concerns with applicability of funds) • • C I T Y O F A U S T I N Planned Approach • City Project Team: Economic and Cultural Districts Team (Economic Development Department) • Consultant Team: Mend Collaborative • Specializes in: Place-Based Economic Development Initiatives; Economic District Strategic Planning; Community Organizing/Education; Place-Enhancement; Project Implementation • Phase 1: Coalition Building and Establishing Guiding Principles for Strategic Engage with Coalition Partners to develop Community Engagement Plan Identify Organization/Partners Roles and Responsibilities Establish Strategic Planning Guiding Principles Planning • • • C I T Y O F A U S T I N Phase 1 – Project Initiation • Coalition Workshop Series • Consultant will host a series of Workshops and Conversations • Engage coalition partners to establish a baseline of District information • Catalog community organizations and identify roles and responsibilities • Develop and establish a Public Engagement Plan Coalition Partners (Per Resolution No. 20210902-048) Six Square East Austin Creative Coalition Austin Revitalization Authority Urban Renewal Board African American Resource Advisory Commission City Partners: Economic and Cultural District Team; Mend Collaborative • Project Team is requesting representatives from coalition organizations to be identified/assigned to begin meeting/workshop planning C I T Y O F A U S T I N Next Steps Establish Initial Coalition Workshop (Late September/Early October) Establish Organizational Roles and Responsibilities Develop comprehensive Public Engagement Plan Establish Strategic Guiding Principles C I T Y O F A U S T I N Questions? Economic Development Department July 15, 2024
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD August 19, 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 July 15, 2024 1 of 2 2. 3. 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 and updates related to the Urban Renewal Board Recommendation 20240318- 005 to City Council related to the FY 2024-25 annual budget for the Urban Renewal Board DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding the request to amend the Urban Renewal Plan to allow additional uses at 1201 E 11th St (Paul Stables) Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment extending the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and DiverseArts Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment extending the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capitol View Arts EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING DRAFT MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JULY 15, 2024 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, July 15, 2024, at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:23 p.m. with five members present. Chair Escobar joined virtually. Commissioner Hawkins was absent. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce, and Commissioners Byron Davis, Amit Motwani, Kobla Tetey, and Jacqueline Watson were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Chair Manuel Escobar attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioners Tam Hawkins was absent. 1. 2. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on June 10, 2024 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Tetey second, the minutes of the June 10, 2024, meeting were approved on 5-0-0 vote. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) special-called meeting on June 17, 2024 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani second, the minutes of the June 17, 2024, special-called meeting were approved on 5-0-0 vote. 1 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS Update and discussion regarding the confirmation of the sixth commissioner to the Urban Renewal Board (URB) and the appointment of a seventh commissioner Staffing briefing regarding the African American Cultural Heritage District Resolution No. 20210902-048 (Matthew Schmidt, EDD) Matthew Schmidt (EDD) briefed the board on recent and upcoming efforts. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discuss and authorize Chair Escobar to draft, approve, and publish the Annual Report On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Tetey second, the item was approved on 5-0-0 vote. 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 • Update regarding the FY2025 budget recommendation made to Council ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce adjourned the meeting at 7:25p.m. without objection. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 19, 2024 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 19, 2024, 6:00 P.M. The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on MONDAY, AUGUST 19th, 2024, at PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402, 6310 WILHEMINA DRIVE, in Austin, Texas. 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, Jacqueline Watson, and Byron Davis Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No members attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioners Amit Motwani and Tam Hawkins were absent. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:10 pm with five members present. 1 of 4 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Monday, August 19, 2024 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. The following members of the public addressed the board: Paul Stables, Sylvia Morales, Jay Stanley and Scott Strickland. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on July 15, 2024. On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Watson’s second, the July 15, 2024, minutes were approved on a 5-0-0 vote with the change that the board did not enter Executive Session. 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. Discussion and updates related to the Urban Renewal Board Recommendation 20240318- 005 to City Council related to the FY 2024-25 annual budget for the Urban Renewal Board Following discussion, Chair Escobar requested more information from Housing staff for discussion at the next meeting. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 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, Chair Escobar requested more information from City Staff for consideration at the next meeting. 2 of 4 1. …
1. 2. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD JULY 15, 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 Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on June 10, 2024 Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) special-called meeting on June 17, 2024 1 of 2 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS Update and discussion regarding the confirmation of the sixth commissioner to the Urban Renewal Board (URB) and the appointment of a seventh commissioner Staffing briefing regarding the African American Cultural Heritage District Resolution No. 20210902-048 (Matthew Schmidt, EDD) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discuss and authorize Chair Escobar to draft, approve, and publish an Annual Report 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 …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING DRAFT SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2024 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, June 17, 2024, at Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A, Austin, TX 78702. CALL TO ORDER Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:16 p.m. with five members present. There is currently one vacancy on the board. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce, and Commissioners Kobla Tetey, Amit Motwani, and Jacqueline Watson were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Motwani attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins was absent. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Tracy Witte, Melvin Wrenn, Fannie Okingballa, Andrew Hairston APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes were not brought forward for approval. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Discuss and consider approval of a recommendation to Austin City Council regarding a Development team based on the 2023-4 Request for Proposals process for the future development of Blocks 16 & 18, at or near the 900 and 1100 blocks of East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78702 (Anne Gatling Haynes, Austin Economic Development Corporation). Anne Gatling Haynes led discussion in preparation for the Executive Session. Following the Executive Session, the board reconvened in regular session. A motion was made by Chair Escobar, seconded by Commissioner Watson to conditionally recommend the proposal framework from the team Pleasant Hill Collaborative (PHC) to Council, and reserve the right to further negotiate specific details with PHC in the future. The recommendation was approved on a 4-1-0 vote, with Vice Chair Pierce voting nay. EXECUTIVE SESSION 2. 3. The Chair recessed the meeting for Executive Session at 6:31pm. 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) The Chair closed Executive Session and reconvened the general session at 8:16pm. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Further action in support of the FY2025 budget recommendation made to Council ADJOURNMENT Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at 8:16p.m. without objection. The City of Austin is committed …
1. URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING DRAFT MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2024 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, June 10, 2024, at the STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A, 1000 E 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 CALL TO ORDER Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:20 p.m. with four members present. Commissioner Watson joined the dais at 6:15pm and Commissioner Tetey joined at 6:18pm. Commissioner Hawkins and Motwani were absent. There is currently one vacancy on the board. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce, and Commissioners Kobla Tetey, and Jacqueline Watson were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No commissioners attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioners Tam Hawkins and Amit Motwani were absent. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Bonnie Ramsey address the URB about preserving affordable housing and the history and culture of East Austin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on May 20, 2024 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, the minutes of the May 20, 2024, meeting were approved on 4-0-0 vote with one typo correction. 1 DISCUSSION ITEMS Update and discussion regarding the appointment of the seventh commissioner to the Urban Renewal Board (URB) Hunter Maples briefed the board that there is a newly appointed commissioner to fill the vacancy. He is working through the eligibility process. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discuss and approve a recommendation to City Council supporting the continued need for the Urban Renewal Plan and Urban Renewal Agency in response to the City Ordinance No. 20181213-101 (Chair Escobar) Mandy DeMayo (Interim Director, Housing Department) briefed the board that no further action is required. Discuss and approve further action in support of the Urban Renewal Board Recommendation 20240318-005 to City Council related to the FY 2024-25 annual budget for the Urban Renewal Board This action was postponed until August. Discuss and consider approval of a recommendation to Austin City Council regarding a Development based on the 2023-4 Request for Proposals process for the future development of Blocks 16 & 18, at or near the 900 and 1100 blocks of East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78702 (Anne Gatling Haynes, Austin Economic Development Corporation). This action was postponed to a future meeting, potentially on June 17, 2024. The Chair suggested a Special Called Meeting should be held on that date, schedules …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JULY 15, 2024 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, July 15, 2024, at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:23 p.m. with five members present. Chair Escobar joined virtually. Commissioner Hawkins was absent. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce, and Commissioners Byron Davis, Amit Motwani, Kobla Tetey, and Jacqueline Watson were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Chair Manuel Escobar attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioners Tam Hawkins was absent. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Bonnie Ramsey address the URB about preserving affordable housing and the history and culture of East Austin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on June 10, 2024 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Tetey second, the minutes of the June 10, 2024, meeting were approved on 5-0-0 vote. 1 Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) special-called meeting on June 17, 2024 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani second, the minutes of the June 17, 2024, special-called meeting were approved on 5-0-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS Update and discussion regarding the confirmation of the sixth commissioner to the Urban Renewal Board (URB) and the appointment of a seventh commissioner Staffing briefing regarding the African American Cultural Heritage District Resolution No. 20210902-048 (Matthew Schmidt, EDD) Matthew Schmidt (EDD) briefed the board on recent and upcoming efforts. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discuss and authorize Chair Escobar to draft, approve, and publish the Annual Report On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Tetey second, the item was approved on 5-0-0 vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce did not call to enter 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 • Update regarding the FY2025 budget recommendation made to Council ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Darrell …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD June 17, 2024, 6:00 P.M. STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 E 11TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 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 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 1 of 2 1. 2. 3. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discuss and consider approval of a recommendation to Austin City Council regarding a Development team based on the 2023-4 Request for Proposals process for the future development of Blocks 16 & 18, at or near the 900 and 1100 blocks of East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78702 (Anne Gatling Haynes, Austin Economic Development Corporation). 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 with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign …
RFP Process Schedule to Date 2022-2023: Pre-Development Feasibility • 10+ Public sessions, Community Survey • Pre Development Feasibility • Urban Renewal Board meetings Creation of the URB Stakeholder Working Group RFP Phase I Community Input on Phase I Proposals, -Community Survey -Office Hours RFP Phase II Urban Renewal Board: Public presentation Final Evaluation Aug-Sept 2023: Aug-Nov 2023: Jan-Feb 2024: Feb-April 2024: March 18 2024: April-June 2024: Information Sources for Evaluation Phase I Project Team (25%) Phase II requirements Project Team (15%) Development Program (25%) Development Program (15%) Community Impact (20%) Community Impact (10%) Financial Plan (15%) Financial Plan (30%) Project Execution and Risk (15%) Project Execution and Risk (30%) 6/17/2024 2 Overall Estimated Near Term Schedule June 17-July 18 Aug 1-Nov 1 Nov 1-Mar 1 2025 Mar 1-August 1 2025 2025-26 2026-28 4 weeks 3 months 4 months 3-5 months n o i t a d n e m m o c e R n o i t a i t o g e N A N E n o i t a i t o g e N e s a e L d n u o r G e n o t s e l i M n g i s e D l a n F i Financing Applications Construction Council Consideration Mtg with URB/City/Stakeholders Milestones & Timeline ENA Terms Ground Lease Terms Final Detailed program expectations Detail Transaction Structure Updated Proforma Updated Design Drawings Final Design Drawings Final Transaction Structure Updated Proforma Updated Proforma Finalizing Funding Strategy & Document preparation Applications for Funding
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2024 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, June 17, 2024, at Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A, Austin, TX 78702. CALL TO ORDER Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:16 p.m. with five members present. There is currently one vacancy on the board. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce, and Commissioners Kobla Tetey, Amit Motwani, and Jacqueline Watson were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Motwani attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins was absent. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Tracy Witte, Melvin Wrenn, Fannie Okingballa, Andrew Hairston APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes were not brought forward for approval. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discuss and consider approval of a recommendation to Austin City Council regarding a Development team based on the 2023-4 Request for Proposals process for the future development of Blocks 16 & 18, at or near the 900 and 1100 blocks of East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78702 (Anne Gatling Haynes, Austin Economic Development Corporation). Anne Gatling Haynes led discussion in preparation for the Executive Session. Following the Executive Session, the board reconvened in regular session. A motion was made by Chair Escobar, seconded by Commissioner Watson to conditionally recommend the proposal framework from the team Pleasant Hill Collaborative (PHC) to Council, and reserve the right to further negotiate specific details with PHC in the future. The recommendation was approved on a 4-1-0 vote, with Vice Chair Pierce voting nay. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Chair recessed the meeting for Executive Session at 6:31pm. 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) The Chair closed Executive Session and reconvened the general session at 8:15pm. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Further action in support of the FY2025 budget recommendation made to Council ADJOURNMENT Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at 8:16p.m. without objection. The minutes of the June 17, 2024, special called meeting …
REGULAR MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD JUNE 10, 2024, 6:00 P.M. STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 E 11TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 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 Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins AGENDA 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular meeting on May 20, 2024 1 of 2 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS Update and discussion regarding the appointment of the seventh commissioner to the Urban Renewal Board (URB) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discuss and approve a recommendation to City Council supporting the continued need for the Urban Renewal Plan and Urban Renewal Agency in response to the City Ordinance No. 20181213-101 (Chair Escobar) Discuss and approve further action in support of the Urban Renewal Board Recommendation 20240318-005 to City Council related to the FY 2024-25 annual budget for the Urban Renewal Board Discuss and consider approval of a recommendation to Austin City Council regarding a Development based on the 2023-4 Request for Proposals process for the future development of Blocks 16 & 18, at or near the 900 and 1100 blocks of East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78702 (Anne Gatling Haynes, Austin Economic Development Corporation). EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal matters related to …
1. URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING DRAFT MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MAY 20, 2024 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024, at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:11 p.m. with four members present. Commissioner Hawkins joined the dais at 6:19pm. There is currently one vacancy on the board. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce, and Commissioners Kobla Tetey, Amit Motwani, Jacqueline Watson and Tam Hawkins were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No commissioners attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins joined the dais at 6:19pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Mr. Stables addressed the board regarding Ordinance #20220915-065. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on April 15, 2024 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, the minutes of the April 15, 2024, meeting were approved on 5-0-0 vote. 1 DISCUSSION ITEMS Update and discussion regarding the appointment of the seventh commissioner to the Urban Renewal Board (URB) Chair Escobar briefed the board that there is a newly appointed commissioner to fill the vacancy. He is working through the eligibility process. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including the Request for Proposals process and Evaluation process underway (Anne Gatling Haynes, Austin Economic Development Corporation) The Chair postponed this item to the Executive Session. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discuss and approve a recommendation to City Council supporting the continued need for the Urban Renewal Plan and Urban Renewal Agency in response to the City Ordinance No. 20181213-101 (Chair Escobar) Courtney Banker updated the board; Chair Escobar lead the discussion. Discuss and approve further action in support of the Urban Renewal Board Recommendation 20240318-005 to City Council related to the FY 2024-25 annual budget for the Urban Renewal Board Following discussion, Commissioner Watson made a motion to authorize Chair Escobar and Vice Chair Pierce to speak on behalf of the URB to advocate for the board’s recommendation regarding the FY 2024-25 annual budget for the URB, seconded by Commissioner Tetey. Commissioner Motwani motioned for a friendly amendment to allow any board member to speak on behalf of the full board. Commissioner Watson agreed to the amendment and on …
