URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 7, 2023 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD (SPECIAL CALLED MEETING) DRAFT MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2023 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 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 6:10 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell Pierce, Commissioner Kobla Tetey, Commissioner Amit Motwani, Commissioner Tam Hawkins, and Commissioner Jacqueline Watson (arrived at 6:12p.m.) were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Danielle Skidmore. Board Members Absent/off the dais: None. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s May 22, 2023, meeting. The minutes from the meeting of June 12, 2023, were approved on Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Watson was off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS Update and discussion regarding the appointment of the seventh commissioner to the URB (Vice Chair Pierce) Chair Escobar spoke. 1 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 7, 2023 Discussion regarding the 2022-2023 Annual Internal Review and Report (Office of the City Clerk) Chair Escobar lead the discussion. Discussion regarding the extension of the license agreements for Block 18 (Vice Chair Pierce) Chair Escobar spoke. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Discussion and possible action related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation. And the approval of the final evaluation criteria for the future Request for Proposals (Theresa Alvarez, Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC) Anne Gatling Haynes presented. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, a motion was made to authorize categories and percentages listed. Approval of the evaluation criteria for the future Requests for Proposals (RFPs) was approved on a 7-0 vote. Chair Escobar called for a motion to authorize himself to work with AEDC to cause the release of the RFP. On Vice Chair Pierce’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s Second, the motion was approved on a 7-0 vote. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Manuel Escobar adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. 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 …
Fifth Sixth Amendment to DiverseArts License Agreement FIFTH SIXTH AMENDMENT TO LICENSING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND DIVERSEARTS This Fifth Sixth Amended Licensing Agreement (“Fourth Sixth Amendment”) is made and entered into between the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin (“Agency”), with offices located at 1000 East 11th Street, Ste 200, Austin, Travis County, Texas 78702, and DiverseArts Culture Works with offices located at 904 Juniper Street, Austin, Travis County, Texas 78702 (“Licensee”) (collectively referred to herein as “Parties” and individually as a “Party”). WHEREAS, Agency and Licensee entered into that certain License Agreement on the first day of November, 2018; and WHEREAS, the term of the First Amendment to the License Agreement expired on October 31, 2019; and WHEREAS, the term of the Second Amendment to the License Agreement expired on June 30, 2020; and WHEREAS, the term of the Third Amendment to the License Agreement expired on September 30, 2021; and WHEREAS, the term of the Fourth Amendment to the License Agreement expireds on September 30, 2022; and WHEREAS, the term of the Fifth Amendment to the License Agreement expires on September 30, 2023; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to extend the term of the License Agreement to September 30, 20243; and WHEREAS, the Agency’s Board of Commissioners approved this Fifth Sixth Amendment at a public meeting properly noticed in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on the [21st]15th day of [August], 20232; and WHEREAS, Licensee’s board of directors approved this SixthFifth Amendment on the ____ day of ______________, 20232. NOW THEREFOR IN CONSIDERATION OF the duties, obligations and covenants of the Parties, and other good and valuable consideration, Agency and Licensee agree that Section 2 (entitled “Term”) of the License Agreement is amended to read as follows: Page 1 of 3 Fifth Sixth Amendment to DiverseArts License Agreement TERM: The Agreement commences upon 1 November 2018 at 12:01am and ends on September 30, 20243 at 11:59pm (the “Term”) LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT THIS LICENSE IS REVOCABLE AND AGENCY MAY ON ANY DATE AND AT ANY TIME BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30, 20243, TERMINATE THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE AND LICENSEE SHALL VACATE PREMISES WITHIN THE TIME PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 7.B.ii. LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT THE AGENCY AND ITS CONSULTANTS MAY ACCESS THE PROPERTY AT ANY TIME FOR PURPOSES OF PREPARING FOR …
First Second Amendment to Capitoal View Arts License Agreement FIRST SECOND AMENDMENT TO LICENSING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND CAPITAL CAPITOL VIEW ARTS This First Second Amended Licensing Agreement (“Fourth Second Amendment”) is made and entered into between the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin (“Agency”), with offices located at 1000 East 11th Street, Ste 200, Austin, Travis County, Texas 78702, and Capital Capitol View Arts with offices located at 1881 Grove Blvd #1331, Austin, Travis County, Texas 78741 (“Licensee”) (collectively referred to herein as “Parties” and individually as a “Party”). WHEREAS, Agency and Licensee entered into that certain License Agreement on the 18th day of August, 2021; and WHEREAS, the term of the License Agreement will expired on September 30, 2022; and WHEREAS, the term of the First Amendment to the License Agreement expired on September 30, 2023; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to extend the term of the License Agreement to September 30, 20243; and WHEREAS, the Agency’s Board of Commissioners approved this First Second Amendment at a public meeting properly noticed in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on the [21st]19th day of September, 20232; and WHEREAS, Licensee’s board of directors approved this First Second Amendment on the ____ day of ______________, 20232. NOW THEREFOR IN CONSIDERATION OF the duties, obligations and covenants of the Parties, and other good and valuable consideration, Agency and Licensee agree that Section 2 (entitled “Term”) of the License Agreement is amended to read as follows: TERM: The Agreement commences upon August 19, 2021 at 12:01am and ends on September 30, 20243 at 11:59pm (the “Term”) LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT THIS LICENSE IS REVOCABLE AND AGENCY MAY ON ANY DATE AND AT ANY TIME BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30, 20243, TERMINATE THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE AND LICENSEE SHALL VACATE PREMISES WITHIN THE TIME PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 7.B.ii. LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT THE AGENCY AND ITS CONSULTANTS MAY ACCESS THE PROPERTY AT ANY TIME FOR PURPOSES OF PREPARING FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE SITE AND THAT SUCH ACCESS WILL BE COORDINATED WITH THE LICENSOR AND ITS CONSULTANTS TO MINIMIZE DISRUPTION TO BUSINESS OPERATIONS. Page 1 of 2 First Second Amendment to Capitoal View Arts License Agreement Except as expressly amended herein the License Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this First …
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT CONCERNING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EAST 11th AND 12th STREETS URBAN RENEWAL PLAN Effective Date: 1 October 2023 This Fourth Amendment to the Agreement Concerning Implementation of the East 11th _, and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan (‘Third Amendment”) executed on __ 2023 and effective as of the Effective Date is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, a Texas home-rule city and municipal corporation (the “City”), and the URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, a Texas Urban Renewal Agency (the “UR Agency”) (collectively referred to as the “Parties” and individually as “Party” in this Agreement.) Recitals Whereas, the Parties entered into the Agreement Concerning Implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan (“Agreement”) on or about November 19, 2019; Whereas, the Parties have subsequently entered into three amendments to the Agreement which have extended the term and amended the statement of work through September 30, 2023; Whereas, the Parties now desire to extend the Term of the Agreement for an additional fiscal year. NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Agreement is amended as follows: 1. Section 1.1(1) of the Agreement is stricken and replaced with the following: 1. Terms and Funding Amendments 1.1 Term. (1) This Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and end on 30 September 2024. Page 1 – Fourth Amendment to the Agreement Concerning Implementation of the 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan Miscellaneous 2. 3. The terms in the Agreement when used herein have the same meanings ascribed to such terms in the Agreement unless expressly defined otherwise herein. No other changes. Except as set forth in this Fourth Amendment, all terms and conditions of the Agreement remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Fourth Amendment effective upon the Effective Date first above stated. CITY: City of Austin, Texas _________________________________ By: Rosie Truelove Title: Director, Housing Department UR AGENCY: Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin _______________________________________ By: Manuel Escobar Title: Board Chair
2. SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD AUGUST 7, 2023, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/14026 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 Ruben Aleman, (512) 974-3125 or ruben.aleman@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Danielle Skidmore 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 regular meeting on June 12, 2023 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Update and discussion regarding the appointment of the seventh commissioner to the URB (Vice Chair Pierce) 1 of 2 3. 4. 5. Discussion regarding the 2022-2023 Annual Internal Review and Report (Office of the City Clerk) Discussion regarding the extension of the license agreements for Block 18 (Vice Chair Pierce) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation. And the approval of the final evaluation criteria for the future Request for Proposals (Theresa Alvarez, Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC) 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 Courtney Banker at Housing and Planning Department, at (512) 974-3114, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Renewal Board, please contact Courtney Banker …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 7, 2023 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD (SPECIAL CALLED MEETING) MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2023 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 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 6:10 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell Pierce, Commissioner Kobla Tetey, Commissioner Amit Motwani, Commissioner Tam Hawkins, and Commissioner Jacqueline Watson (arrived at 6:12p.m.) were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Danielle Skidmore. Board Members Absent/off the dais: None. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s May 22, 2023, meeting. The minutes from the meeting of June 12, 2023, were approved on Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Watson was off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS Update and discussion regarding the appointment of the seventh commissioner to the URB (Vice Chair Pierce) Chair Escobar spoke. 1. 2. 1 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 7, 2023 Discussion regarding the 2022-2023 Annual Internal Review and Report (Office of the City Clerk) Chair Escobar lead the discussion. Discussion regarding the extension of the license agreements for Block 18 (Vice Chair Pierce) Chair Escobar spoke. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Discussion and possible action related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation. And the approval of the final evaluation criteria for the future Request for Proposals (Theresa Alvarez, Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC) Anne Gatling Haynes presented. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, a motion was made to authorize categories and percentages listed. Approval of the evaluation criteria for the future Requests for Proposals (RFPs) was approved on a 7-0 vote. Chair Escobar called for a motion to authorize himself to work with AEDC to cause the release of the RFP. On Vice Chair Pierce’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s Second, the motion was approved on a 7-0 vote. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Manuel Escobar adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. 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 …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 12, 2023 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, JUNE 12, 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 6:13 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Commissioner Jacqueline Watson, Commissioner Kobla Tetey, and Commissioner Danielle Skidmore were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None. Board Members Absent/off the dais: Vice Chair Pierce and Commissioner Motwani were absent. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s May 22, 2023, meeting. The minutes from the meeting of May 22, 2023, were approved on Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Tetey’s second, on a 4-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS Update and discussion regarding the appointment of the seventh commissioner to the URB (Chair Escobar). Chair Escobar spoke. 1. 2. 1 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 12, 2023 3. 4. Presentation by City of Austin Corridor Program Office regarding Our Future 35 – Austin’s I-35 Cap and Stitch Program (Michelle Marx, Austin Transportation and Public Works Department). Michelle Marx from Austin Transportation and Public Works Department presented. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, and the memorandum of understanding between the URA and AEDC, including discussion of potential asset management scope (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC). Anne Gatling Haynes presented. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Presentation and discussion related to urban renewal district precedents and approaches, and discussion of the future vision of the URB (Vice Chair Pierce) ADJOURNMENT Chair Manuel Escobar adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. 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 Courtney Banker at Housing and Planning Department, at (512) 974-3114, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Renewal Board, please contact Courtney Banker at (512) 974- 3114. After minutes have been approved, include the following statement before uploading to BCIC: The minutes were approved at the …
DRAFT Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2023 __________________Urban Renewal Board__________________ The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: The Board of Commissioners of the Urban Renewal Agency primary responsibility is to oversee 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. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. • Conducted election of URB Chair and Vice Chair to serve 2022-2023 term of office. • Approved request to the renew the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the Urban Renewal Plan for an additional year. • Continued participating in a working group to further examine next steps and criteria for the disposition of the URA owned property. • Reviewed and considered process for property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property. • Worked with Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) to prepare for the disposition of property owned by the Urban Renewal. • Approved request to the renew the license agreement with Diverse Arts for the use of Urban Renewal Agency owned property at 1106 E 11th Street. • Approved request to the renew the license agreement with Capitol View Arts for the use of Urban Renewal Agency owned property at 1100 E 11th Street. Annual Review and Work Plan 2022-2023 Page 2 • Solicited and considered input from the public on all activities. 2. Determine if the board’s actions throughout the year comply with the mission statement. All URB actions throughout the year complied with their mission statement. 3. List the board’s goals and objectives for the new calendar year. • Approve extension of the license agreement with Diverse Arts for the use of Urban Renewal Agency owned property at 1106 E. 11th Street. • Approve extension of the license agreement with Capitol View Arts for the use of Urban Renewal Agency owned property at 1100 E. 11th Street. • In conjunction with AEDC, finalize and recommend a request for proposal (RFP) to redevelop properties currently owned by the Urban Renewal Agency. • Recommend to City Council one or more proposals received …
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin August 7, 2023 Urban Renewal Board-Special Meeting Updated Pre Development Analysis Austin EDC 2 Block 16 & 18 Disposition- Detail of Development Team Selection Focus: Development Team & Vision/Approach Focus: Project Specifics/Finances Phase I Phase II RFP Registration and Release Evaluation Committee reviews proposals and selects a shortlist Evaluation Committee conducts interviews with shortlisted teams Shortlisted teams record short presentation for community feedback AEDC releases requirements and community feedback to shortlisted teams AEDC releases requirements and community feedback to shortlisted teams Urban Renewal Board votes on recommended team City Council votes on recommended team Aug-Oct 2023 Nov 2023 Nov 2023 Dec 2023 Jan 2023 Feb 2024 April 2024 May2024 3 Evaluation Committee Composition MOU: 4.c.i: The URA Designated Representative will designate the members of the evaluation committee for the review and scoring of responses. The evaluation committee shall consist of no more than six members comprised of: (A) three members of the URA board of directors (the "URB"); (B) two members recommended by the AEDC having transactional, technical and/or financial expertise relevant to the Project; and (C) one member of the general public representing the interests of the community in which the Project will be located. Stakeholder Working Group Proposal Invited representatives, based on experience/role and involvement • 11 Members • • Open seats: Nominations closed (welcomed through July 14) • Final Stakeholder Working Group approved by Urban Renewal Board 1 1 renter resident 2 1 owner resident 3 1 property owner 4 1 business owner 5 1 business renter 6 1 employee 7 1 neighborhood association rep 8 1 cultural/arts/music organization rep 9 1 local church rep 10 1 institution rep 11 Open 12 Open Stakeholder Committee Elects representative for Evaluation Committee Update: Nominations for August Meeting First Meeting: September Adjacent parcel owners would have dedicated access to the Developer, and could join Stakeholder Group: Key Goals—Final Drafting The Development will contribute directly to the District’s historic African American legacy by engaging residents, businesses, and community institutions within the historic Six Square Cultural District while catalyzing a contemporary and vibrant hub for arts, culture, business, and living that is open to all Austinites. The Development will achieve best practice in equitable development strategies by considering past inequities and the racial wealth gap experienced by underserved, under-represented, and marginalized individuals and groups in all …
2. 3. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DECEMBER 19, 2022, 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. 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 Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey 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 regular meeting on November 14, 2022 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS Update regarding using Affordability Unlocked within the Urban Renewal Plan area (Staff) Update regarding Commissioners’ terms and appointments (Staff) 1 of 2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Presentation and discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including updated program scenarios/ financial analysis and draft RFP criteria (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and consultants) Update and discussion related to Victory Grill operation concerns (Chair Escobar) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action related to proposed language changes for URB meeting invitations and video conferencing (Megan Santee, Legal Counsel) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Presentation and discussion related to urban renewal district precedents and approaches, and discussion of the future vision of the URB 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 Courtney Banker at Housing and Planning Department, at (512) 974-3114, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, November 14, 2022 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2022 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2022, 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 6:13 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Manuel Escobar (Chair), Vice Chair Darrell Pierce, Nathaniel Bradford, Commissioner Skidmore, and Jacqueline Watson were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Motwani and Commissioner Tetey joined remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais: N/A PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Shanisha Johnson and Eric Standards signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s October 17, 2022, meeting. The minutes from the meeting of October 17, 2022, were approved on Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, on a 5-0-2 vote. Commissioners Pierce and Skidmore abstaining. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including engagement to date and preliminary program scenarios/ preliminary financial analysis (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and consultants) Anne Gatling-Haynes, Ryan Losch, and Curtis Wilkins presented. 1 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, November 14, 2022 3. 4. Presentation and discussion related to urban renewal district precedents and approaches, and discussion of the future vision of the URB (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and Chair Escobar) This item was postponed until a later meeting. Update of licensee use of property covered by the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capitol View Arts (Vice Chair Pierce, Clifford Gillard, Capitol View Arts) Mr. Gillard spoke on this item. He stated that no official events have occurred within the licensed area due to weather, and that he was not aware of operational concerns at the Victory Grill. Chair Escobar requested city staff connect with the current operator of the Victory Grill and provide a summary of code enforcement issues. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS N/A FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Presentation and discussion related to urban renewal district precedents and approaches, and discussion of the future vision of the URB ADJOURNMENT Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. 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 …
M E M O R A N D U M Urban Renewal Board Members December 6, 2022 Courtney Banker, Project Coordinator, Housing and Planning Department TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Applying Affordability Unlocked within the Urban Renewal Plan Area This memorandum provides context for process regarding applying Affordability Unlocked within the Urban Renewal Plan area. Background At the November 14, 2022 Urban Renewal Board (URB) meeting, the Austin Economic Development Commission (AEDC) and consulting team presented updated scenarios for redevelopment options regarding blocks 16 and 18. One development scenario contemplates utilizing the Affordability Unlocked Density Bonus (AU) program on these blocks in order to build more affordable housing by allowing (1) increased height and/or (2) decreased parking requirements. Applying Affordability Unlocked within the URP Blocks 16 and 18 are within the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) area and are subject to the URP (originally adopted December 17, 1999 and most recently amended September 15, 2022). URB members asked staff the following questions related to allowing AU within the URP. The questions and answers are below. Question No. 1: Would the URP need to be amended to allow for AU? Answer: Yes - if the URB wants properties to be eligible for AU, then the URP must be amended. Question No. 2: Would the URP need to be expired to allow for AU? Answer: If the URP expires, then the properties will be eligible for AU without any additional action from the URB, Planning Commission, or City Council. Question No. 3: If the URB recommends to council that AU be applied to the URP, would it need to be approved by Planning Commission and then City Council? Answer: Yes. Additional Questions Related to AU, the URP, and NCCDs When the URP, AU, and Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs) are in question, the controlling requirements are stated below. Page 1 of 2 • When there is conflict between the URP and the applicable land use regulations or the development bonuses offered by AU, the URP controls. If the URP expires and there is a conflict between the NCCD and the development bonuses offered by AU, the development bonuses supersede the NCCD. If the zoning on the subject property allows 40 feet height but the URP only allows 25 feet, the developer may not exceed 25 feet. If the URP limits height to 25 feet but AU allows 31.25 feet, the developer may not exceed …
Select Language Powered by Translate (https://translate.google.com) Urban Renewal Board Board Details Member Roster Apply (/boards/forms/385/apply? board_name=Urban+Renewal+Board) Office/Role Chair Appointing Council Member Name Adler, Steve Board Member Email BC-Manuel.Escobar@austintexas.gov Appointing Council Member Name Adler, Steve Board Member Email BC-Darrell.Pierce@austintexas.gov Manuel Escobar (/boards/w/adb4a57a7a43cef8/members/702322) 3rd Term Jul 31, 2021 to Jul 31, 2023 Position Chair Darrell W Pierce (/boards/w/adb4a57a7a43cef8/members/1518361) 2nd Term Sep 30, 2021 to Jul 31, 2023 Position Vice Chair Office/Role Vice Chair Primary Phone Number (512) 477-8788 Jacqueline L Watson (/boards/w/adb4a57a7a43cef8/members/939460) 3rd Term Jul 31, 2021 to Jul 31, 2023 Appointing Council Member Name Adler, Steve Board Member Email BC-Jacqueline.Watson@austintexas.gov Amit Motwani (/boards/w/adb4a57a7a43cef8/members/862011) 2nd Term Jul 31, 2021 to Jul 31, 2023 Appointing Council Member Name Adler, Steve Board Member Email BC-Amit.Motwani@austintexas.gov Danielle M Skidmore (/boards/w/adb4a57a7a43cef8/members/649448) 1st Term Dec 08, 2022 to Jul 31, 2024 Appointing Council Member Name Adler, Steve Board Member Email BC-Danielle.Skidmore@austintexas.gov Shanisha Johnson (/boards/w/adb4a57a7a43cef8/members/1721211) Appointing Council Member Name Adler, Steve 1st Term Dec 08, 2022 to Jul 31, 2024 Primary Phone Number (512) 799-3048 1st Term Dec 08, 2022 to Jul 31, 2024 Board Member Email BC-Kobla.Tetey@austintexas.gov Kobla Tetey (/boards/w/adb4a57a7a43cef8/members/1578727) Appointing Council Member Name Adler, Steve
B L O C K 16 11th Street Development Urban Renewal Board Meeting December 19th, 2022 B L O C K 18 Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the city of Austin Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin October 17 2022 Urban Renewal Board Previous Scenarios A Adjacent Typologies B NCCD C Increased Density for Affordability A 16 18 Adjacent Typologies* 16 18 Housing Housing Commercial Cultural Retail Food Based Retail Green Space Underground Parking Structure Parking Juniper Street Block 16 Juniper Street Block 16 Block 18 Block 18 16 18 Juniper Street Block 16 Block 18 Below Grade Parking et e Stre urv C E. 11th St. t e e r t S r e l l a W Below Grade Parking et e Stre urv C E. 11th St. Below Grade Parking t e e r t S r e l l a W Below Grade Parking s St. o arc n M a S et e Stre urv C E. 11th St. E. 10th St. t e e r t S r e l l a W t e e r t S r e l l a W *drawing is illustrative only and not intended to represent final design. *drawing is illustrative only and not intended to represent final design. *drawing is illustrative only and not intended to represent final design. Multifamily Commercial Cultural Center Retail Parking Structure City Owned Parcel East 11th Street Multifamily Commercial Cultural Center Retail Parking Structure City Owned Parcel East 11th Street Multifamily Commercial Cultural Center Retail Parking Structure City Owned Parcel East 11th Street C 16 18 Increased Density for Affordability* Housing Housing Commercial Cultural Retail Food Based Retail Green Space Underground Parking Structure Parking B 16 18 NCCD Overlay* 16 18 Housing Housing Commercial Cultural Retail Food Based Retail Green Space Underground Parking Structure Parking Market AffordableMarket AffordableMarket Affordable B NCCD C Hy Increased Density for Affordability Hybrid* BLOCK Cultural Food Based Retail Workspace Retail Market Housing Affordable Housing District Parking UG Parking AG Parking Green Space Scenario B Scenario C Scenario Hy “NCCD Overlay” “Increased Density for Affordability” Hybrid 16 18 16 18 16 18 50% 50% 50% 50% 100% 100% 50-70% 30-50% 50% 50% Possible development under NCCD regulations Unlocking additional height (zoning) to increase density Balancing community priorities with site …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Megan Santee Escobar, Manuel - BC; Pierce, Darrell - BC Banker, Courtney; DeMayo, Mandy; Aleman, Ruben; May, James Proposed language changes for URB meeting invite for videoconference Tuesday, November 29, 2022 6:07:46 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Chairman Escobar and Vice-Chairman Pierce, I have been working with staff on some modifications to the Board’s videoconference meeting wording in order to be more in line with the TOMA provisions which the URB follows. I would like to get your feedback on whether to go ahead and incorporate the changes for the next meeting and/or have it as a discussion item and, if approved, implement any approved language in January 2023. In the past there have been times when either audio or video communication has been lost or disconnected which has affected the ability to see and hear commissioners in attendance remotely. In an attempt to have clear guidance for Staff and commissioners, to know who was considered present and participated in a vote, I am proposing some wording changes. A commissioner’s loss of video or audio communication could be considered an absence and impact the record of their participation in a meeting. The statute provides that a member of a governing body who participates in a meeting remotely shall be counted as present at the meeting for all purposes if the video and audio feed of the member’s participation is broadcast live at the meeting and complies with this section. TGC Sec. 551.127 (a-1). A member who participates in a meeting as provided by (a-1) shall be counted as present at the meeting for all purposes. TGC Sec. 551.127 (a-2). A member shall be considered absent from any portion of the meeting during which audio or video communication with the member is lost or disconnected. TGC Sec. 551.127 (a-3). The meeting location (of the quorum), and each remote location from which a member participates, shall have two-way audio and video communication with each other location during the entire meeting. The face of each participant in the videoconference call, while that participant is speaking, shall be clearly visible and the voice audible, to each other participant and, during the open portion of the meeting, to the members of the public in attendance. TGC Sec. 551.127 (h). The audio and video signals perceptible by members of the public at each location of the meeting must …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD NOVEMBER 14, 2022, 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. 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 Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey 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 regular meeting on October 17, 2022. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including updated program scenarios/ financial analysis and draft RFP criteria (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and consultants) 1 of 2 3. 4. Presentation and discussion related to urban renewal district precedents and approaches, and discussion of the future vision of the URB (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and Chair Escobar) Update of licensee use of property covered by the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capitol View Arts (Vice Chair Pierce, Clifford Gillard, Capitol View Arts) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 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 Courtney Banker at Housing and Planning Department, at (512) 974-3114, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Renewal Board, please contact Courtney Banker at (512) 974- 3114. 2 of …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 17, 2022 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022, 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 6:10 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Manuel Escobar (Chair), Nathaniel Bradford, Amit Motwani, and Jacqueline Watson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: N/A Board Members Absent/off the dais: Vice Chair Darrell Pierce, Commissioner Skidmore, and Commissioner Tetey were absent. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No members of the public signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s September 19, 2022, meeting. The minutes from the meeting of September 19, 2022, were approved on Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, on a 4-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including engagement to date and preliminary program scenarios/ preliminary financial analysis (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and consultants) Anne Gatling-Haynes presented. 1 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 17, 2022 Presentation and discussion related to urban renewal district precedents and approaches, and discussion of the future vision of the URB (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and Chair Escobar) This item was postponed until the next meeting. Update of licensee use of property covered by the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capitol View Arts (Vice Chair Pierce, Clifford Gillard, Capitol View Arts) This item was postponed until the next meeting. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding Council action on the E. 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs), and the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) (Chair Escobar) Chair Escobar led the discussion; no further action was taken. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair (Clerk’s Office) Commissioner Motwani moved to continue with the existing slate of Commissioner Escobar as Chair and Commissioner Pierce as Vice Chair. Commissioner Watson seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0, on the condition that Commissioner Pierce is still willing to serve as Vice Chair. Staff will verify with Commissioner Pierce before the next meeting. Discussion and possible action related to the 2023 regular URB meeting schedule (Clerk’s Office) On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, the 2023 URB …
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin November 14, 2022 Urban Renewal Board Urban District Precedents ▪ Urban Renewal Statute-Structure ▪ District Goals & Purposes ▪ District Structure Precedents ▪ Discussion Any consideration of district or neighborhood work starts with a broader discussion about purpose, activities, then governance and capacity/sustainability. The following presentation is meant to be a springboard for discussion, and is not a recommendation for future district structure. Austin EDC 2 Urban Renewal Statute ▪ Under Chapter 374, of the Texas Local Government Code, the City carries out Urban Renewal activities through an Urban Renewal Agency (URA). ▪ Created December 7, 1959 , 11 Modifications ▪ 6 urban renewal areas were created – 4 terminated Jan 1, 2005 ▪ Remaining plans: ▪ East 11th - 12th Streets ▪ University East Project - Non-active plan. ▪ Plan expires December 31, 2028, with an evaluation in December 2024 to determine if the Plan should remain in effect. ▪ Urban Renewal Statute and powers are a ‘tool’ in the toolbox for revitalization Austin EDC 3 Urban Renewal Statute The Urban Renewal Agency (URA) powers are defined in Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code. ▪A municipality may exercise urban renewal project powers through a board or through municipal officers selected by the governing body of the municipality by resolution. The municipality may exercise those powers through an urban renewal agency created under this subchapter if the governing body by resolution determines that the creation of an urban renewal agency is in the public interest. An urban renewal agency created under this subchapter may exercise all the urban renewal project powers of the municipality. Austin EDC 4 Urban Renewal Statute The Urban Renewal Agency (URA) powers are defined in Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code. State law authorizes the URA to: ▪ prepare property under its control for sale or transfer; ▪ conduct preliminary surveys to determine if undertaking an urban renewal project is feasible; ▪ conduct urban renewal projects described in an urban renewal plan; and ▪ develop, test, and report methods and techniques for the prevention of slums and urban blight and conduct demonstrations and other activities in connection with those methods and techniques, and apply for, accept, and use federal grants made for those purposes. Austin EDC 5 Urban Renewal Statute As defined in Chapter 374 of …
B L O C K 16 11th Street Development Urban Renewal Board Meeting November 14th, 2022 B L O C K 18 Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the city of Austin Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin October 17 2022 Urban Renewal Board Urban Renewal Blocks 16 & 18: Community Feedback to Date The following information was summarized based on on-site community engagement sessions (Sept 28,Sept 30 and Oct 2), and an online survey from Sept 28-October 31. Vibe: How do you want this district to feel? (wordcloud) Community Priorities: Survey + On-site Dot Survey (weighted total points) Affordable Ownership 443 Small Grocery 317 Affordable Rental 297 Cultural Venue 287 Pocket Park 286 Artist Studios 263 Outdoor Performance 240 Restaurant 197 Creative Office 182 Non Profit Offices 151 Outdoor Dining 142 Public Parking 133 Convenience 124 November 3rd, 2022 Block 16 & 18 : Community Engagement BBlloocckk 1166 && 1188 DDiissppoossiittiioonn-- CCoommmmuunniittyy EEnnggaaggeemmeenntt BBlloocckk 1166 && 1188 DDiissppoossiittiioonn-- CCoommmmuunniittyy EEnnggaaggeemmeenntt Participants: 98 Responses to Survey ▪ SURVEY! ▪ 3 Community Conversations – Sept 28-Oct 2 43/77 Majority 78702! 200+ Dots! Austin EDC 77 Responses to date Race: • 45 White • 24 Black • 17 Hispanic Austin EDC 35/75 White 19/75 Black 16/75 Hispanic BBlloocckk 1166 && 1188 DDiissppoossiittiioonn-- CCoommmmuunniittyy EEnnggaaggeemmeenntt ▪ 3 Community Conversations – Sept 28-Oct 2 4 5 200+ Dots! Austin EDC 4 Community Affiliation Block 16 Block 18 11th Street Current Program Cultural Institutions Places of WorshipOffice / Commercial Multifamily / Single FamilyRetailFood / Beverage Green Space Programming: Utilizing over a decade of community input, interest, and ideation, we have integrated their efforts into the following program elements to offer the greatest impact to the community. These programs will be used to help test three scenarios for massing/scale and market feasibility. Learnings from these scenario evaluations will inform the criteria listed in the Request for Proposals. Cultural Center Housing Workspace Parking Program Matrix: Scenario A Scenario B Scenario C “Adjacent Typologies” “NCCD Overlay” “Increased Density for Affordability” 16 18 16 18 16 18 80% 20% 80% 20% 50% 50% 50% 50% 100% 100% Least dense scenario that mirrors adjacent block building types Possible development under NCCD regulations Unlocking additional height (zoning) to increase density these three scenarios demonstrate the range of possible physical ‘fits’ and program distribution-final solutions by …
