REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY DECEMBER 15, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, 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 Byron Davis Kobla Tetey Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Jacqueline Watson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon the day before the meeting being called to order 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 October 20, 2025. 1 of 2 STAFF BREIFINGS 2. 3. Staff Briefing regarding City Council action related to URB recommendation 20250915-003. Presentation by Hunter Maples, Austin Housing. Staff briefing on the African American Cultural Heritage District Strategic Plan by Matthew Schmidt, Austin Economic Development and Mend Collaborative. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Pleasant Hill Collaborative) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Conduct public hearing and receive public comment on proposed Amendment to Urban Renewal Plan related to rezoning request Case No. C14-2025-0103 & E. 11/12th St. (URP Mod No. 14) resulting in tiered height setbacks and increased height and submitted by Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin and pending before the Planning Commission who will make its recommendation to the Austin City Council. EXECUTIVE SESSION 6. 7. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 …
DRAFT MINUTES URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY OCTOBER 20, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Byron Davis Kobla Tetey Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Jacqueline Watson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce, and Commissioners Byron Davis, Amit Motwani, Kobla Tetey. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No members attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Jacqueline Watson was absent. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:08 pm with 5 members present. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon the day before the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. There were no members of the public to address the board. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on September 15, 2025. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, the December 16, 2024, minutes were approved on a 5-0-0 vote. 1 of 2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Pleasant Hill Collaborative) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s second, Chair Escobar and Vice Chair Pierce were re-elected to their officer positions on a 5-0-0 vote. Discussion and approval of Urban Renewal Board regular meeting schedule for 2026 On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Tetey’s second, the regular meeting schedule for 2026 was approved on a 5-0-0 vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION Chair Escobar recessed the regular meeting and called the Executive Session to order at 6:23 pm. 5. 6. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code) Chair Escobar ended executive session and reconvened the regular meeting …
December 9, 2025 PROJECT SUMMARY & STAFF REPORT Address: 907, 907 ½, 909, 911, 913, and 915 Juniper Street; 920, 924, 926, and 928 East 11th Street Applicant/Agent: City of Austin (Hunter Maples) Owner: Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin Type of Amendment: East 11/12th URP Modification (Fourteenth Modification); A change to a condition of zoning and an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan resulting in tiered height setbacks and increased height. Existing Zoning: CS-NCCD-NP and SF-3-NCCD-NP Proposed Rezoning: CS-NCCD-NP, SF-3-NCCD-NP (with a change to a condition of zoning and an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan) The proposal would amend Title 25 (Land Development Code) relating to the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District to increase maximum building height and establish tiered stepbacks for development on Block 16. Lot Size: approximately 1 Acre (approximately 43,560 square feet) Urban Renewal Plan Adoption Date: January 25, 1999 Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin (URA) Recommendation: Scheduled to take up the case on December 15, 2025 Planning Commission Recommendation: Scheduled to take up the case on December 16, 2025 Staff Recommendation: Recommended Basis for Staff Recommendation: On August 28, 2025, the Austin City Council initiated both this Urban Renewal Plan (URP) Amendment and the associated Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) Amendment (C14-2025-0103) through Resolution No.20250828-095. Granting this case would provide an opportunity for transformative redevelopment that would support a substantial amount of community planning for the East 11th Street Corridor. This proposed modification would enable the inclusion of additional affordable housing units within proximity to Downtown Austin, public transportation, services, and other resources. Staff Contact: Hunter Maples Phone: 512-974-3120 Email: Hunter.Maples@austintexas.gov
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY OCTOBER 20, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, 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 Byron Davis Kobla Tetey Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Jacqueline Watson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon the day before the meeting being called to order 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 September 15, 2025. 1 of 2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Pleasant Hill Collaborative) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair Discussion and approval of Urban Renewal Board regular meeting schedule for 2026 EXECUTIVE SESSION 5. 6. 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 Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to …
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DRAFT MINUTES URBAN RENEWAL BOARD September 15, 2025, 6:00 P.M. STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell W.Pierce and Commissioners Jacqueline Watson, Amit Motwani, Byron Davis. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No members attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins was absent. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:08 pm with 6 members present. 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. Paul Stables addressed the board regarding Item 3. 1 of 3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on August 18, 2025 On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s second, the August 18, 2025, minutes were approved on a 6-0-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Pleasant Hill Collaborative) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and approval of a recommendation to City Council proposed by the URB regarding the requested Urban Renewal Plan amendment for 1201 E 11th St. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, a recommendation to City Council was approved on a 5-1-0 vote. 4. Discussion and approval of an amendment extending the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and DiverseArts On Commissioner Davis’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s recommendation to City Council was approved on a 5-1-0 vote. second, a 5. Discussion and approval of an amendment extending the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capitol View Arts On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s recommendation to City Council was approved on a 5-1-0 vote. second, a 6. Discussion and authorization of Chair Escobar to amend Exclusive Negotiation Agreement language to move necessary items to Phase A-2, as needed second, a On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s recommendation to City Council was approved on a 5-0-0 vote. …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD September 15, 2025, REGULAR MEETING 6:00 pm STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, 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 Byron Davis 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-called meeting on August 18, 2025 1 of 3 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Pleasant Hill Collaborative) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. Discussion and approval of a recommendation to City Council proposed by the URB regarding the requested Urban Renewal Plan amendment for 1201 E 11th St. Discussion and approval of an amendment extending the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and DiverseArts Discussion and approval of an amendment extending the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capitol View Arts Discussion and authorization of Chair Escobar to amend Exclusive Negotiation Agreement language to move necessary items to Phase A-2, as needed 7. Discussion and approval of new member to stakeholder working group, as recommended EXECUTIVE SESSION 8. 9. Discuss legal matters related to …
Project Summary/Staff Report August 1, 2025 Address: 1201 East 11th Street (Nice-N-Clean Car Wash) Applicant/Agent: City of Austin (Hunter Maples) Owner: Cooee Yakka LLC DBA 1201 E. 11th Series (Paul Staples) Type of Amendment: East 11th NCCD Modification (Thirteenth Modification) Add “cocktail lounge” use as a conditional use of 1201 East 11th Street. Current Permitted Uses: Detailed in Part 7, Section B, subsection 3 of Ordinance No. 20220728-163 Existing Zoning: CS-1-NCCD-NP and SF-3-NCCD-NP Proposed Rezoning: CS-1-NCCD-NP and SF-3-NCCD-NP (change in a condition of zoning to conditionally allow cocktail lounge use) Lot Size: approximately 0.2028 Acres (approximately 8,832 square feet) Urban Renewal Plan Adoption Date: January 25, 1999 Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin (URA) Recommendation: Scheduled to discuss the case on August 18, 2025, and take action on the case on September 15, 2025 Planning Commission Recommendation: Scheduled to take up the case on September 23, 2025 Staff Recommendation: Staff does not recommend granting cocktail lounge as a conditional use at 1201 East 11th Street. Basis for Staf f Recommendation: The Austin City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20220728-163 on July 28, 2022, which modified subdistrict use and development regulations for the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD). Staff does not recommend reversing Council's decision from less than 3 years ago. Staff Contact: Hunter Maples Phone: 512-974-3120 Email: Hunter.Maples@austintexas.gov
DRAFT MINUTES REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD August 18, 2025, REGULAR MEETING 6:00 pm STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Commissioners Byron Davis, Kobla Tetey, and Jacqueline Watson, and Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce. 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. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:18 p.m. with five members present. 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. 1 of 3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on July 7, 2025 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Davis, the minutes from July 7, 2025, were approved with a vote of 5-0-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. Update and discussion related to technology concerns and location for future meetings (Hunter Maples, Housing Department) Update and discussion related to URB Recommendation 20250331-001: FY26 Budget Recommendation (Mandy DeMayo, Interim Director, Housing Department) Updates and discussion regarding the requested Urban Renewal Plan amendment for 1201 E 11th St. (Jonathan Tomko, Planning Department) Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Sean Garretson, Pleasant Hill Collaborative) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discuss and authorize Chair Escobar to draft, approve, and publish an Annual Report On Commissioner Watson’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Tetey, the appointments were ratified with a vote of 5-0-0. EXECUTIVE SESSION Chair Escobar recessed the regular meeting and called the Executive Session to order at 7:27 p.m. 7. 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) 2 of 3 8. Discuss …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20211115-3a Date: November 15, 2021 Subject: Land Use Regulations in the proposed Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts Seconded By: Watson Motioned By: Escobar Recommendation See attached letter. Vote For: Escobar, Pierce, Skidmore, Motwani, Watson Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Tetey, Bradford Attest: Laura Keating 1 of 1 To: Mayor & City Council of Austin From: Urban Renewal Board Date: November 15, 2021 Subject: Land Use Regulations in the proposed Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts The Urban Renewal Board (URB) engaged in a multiyear effort to update the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) and the East 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs). The Board’s recommendations were formed with the assistance of consultants, city staff, and community input. The URB refined the list of neighborhood-oriented and pedestrian-friendly land uses in the URP and NCCDs to support active streets that serve the community. In response to concerns from stakeholders about the reduction of uses allowed for some properties: • The Board supports proposed regulations which continue to allow uses that are permitted or conditional under current regulations if they support the goals of the URP. The URB intended outcome through the “save and except” provision in the proposed URP and NCCDs was for the uses listed by address, including existing single-family houses, to remain legal and not to be subject to non-conforming regulations. In response to legal concerns about this section, City legal is recommending the creation of a new permitted use, “conforming”, that will be defined as a use that conformed to the regulations in effect at the time the use was established and existed on the date of adoption of the proposed ordinance. • The Board supports the most appropriate mechanism to reduce the impact of non-conforming regulations on existing legal uses outlined in the “save and except” provision. This may include but is not limited to, inclusion of the “conforming” land use or other adjustments to the land use charts. The URB does not see significant value in its holding additional meetings to specifically discuss proposed land use regulations and will defer to Council to identify the best practice strategies regarding the aforementioned changes. Further, the URB encourages Council to prioritize taking immediate action on changes recommended to the NCCD and URP documents. Additional delays will have a direct impact on the URB’s ability to move forward with …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20210816-2a Date: August 16, 2021 Subject: Response to Planning Commission Action Motioned By: Motwani Recommendation Seconded By: Tetey Response to Planning Commission’s recommendations on the proposed modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts. Description of Recommendation to Council See attached Vote For: Escobar, Pierce, Motwani, Tetey, Watson, Bradford Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Skidmore Attest: Laura Keating 1 of 1 To: City Council of Austin From: Urban Renewal Board Date: August 16, 2021 Subject: Response to Planning Commission’s action on the Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts The Urban Renewal Board (URB) engaged in a multiyear effort to update the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) and the East 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs). The goal of this effort was to update the zoning regulations to support the URP and to provide consistency and clarity regarding entitlements. The Board’s recommendations were formed with the assistance of consultants, staff, and community input. The following response to the Planning Commission’s (PC) amendments to the URP and NCCDs is to provide more background on the URB’s recommendations. • The URB does not support the amended vision statement proposed by PC. The URB crafted and recommended the following vision statement for the URP: Champion sustainable revitalization reflecting diversity, achieving equity, and preserving East Austin’s cultural history. While the URB agrees with PC that development should be community informed, compatible, and mixed use and previously considered the inclusion of this language in the vision statement, the URB does not believe this language should be in the vision statement. These elements either are currently addressed directly in the URP and NCCDs or will be included in the strategic plan to be developed by the URB that will drive its future efforts. • The URB does not support FAR limits for Subdistrict 1, 2, and 3 in the East 11th Street NCCD. On 11th Street, Council Resolution 20200423-039 directed modifications to the NCCD to both put in place the zoning to support the URP to maximize the value of the Urban Renewal Agency’s properties while continuing to promote the vision set by the community and succinctly and clearly communicate property owners’ entitlements. The URB considered and accepted the recommendation from staff and consultants that site development standards such as height, setbacks and impervious cover will effectively control the size of …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20250915-003 Date: September 15, 2025 Subject: Urban Renewal Plan Amendment – Cocktail Lounge as conditional use for 1201 E 11th St. Motioned By: Watson Seconded By: Motwani Recommendation The Urban Renewal Board remains neutral and abstains from making a recommendation, either affirmative or negative, regarding the request to amend the Urban Renewal Plan for East 11th and 12th Street brought forth by the owner of the property at 1201 E 11th St. The Urban Renewal Board authorizes Hunter Maples, Board Liaison to attend and represent the Urban Renewal Agency at any Board and Commission or City Council meetings related to the request. See attached letter for further description. Vote 5-1-0 For: Escobar, Tetey, Watson, Motwani, Davis Against: Pierce Abstain: None Absent: Hawkins Attest: Hunter Maples, Board Liaison 4118908.v1 1 of 3 To: From: Date: Subject: Mayor & City Council of Austin Urban Renewal Board September 15, 2025 Context for URB Recommendation regarding Cocktail Lounge as a conditional use for the property at 1201 E 11th St. The owner of the property at 1201 E 11th St requested an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) to add Cocktail Lounge as a conditional use. The current URP, aligned with the East 11th St Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD), allows Cocktail Lounge as a conditional use in subdistrict 1 with the condition that it is allowed on property located on the 900 and 1100 Blocks of East 11th Street (Blocks 16 and 18). The recommendation of the Urban Renewal Board (URB) is as follows: The Urban Renewal Board remains neutral and abstains from making a recommendation, either affirmative or negative, regarding the request to amend the Urban Renewal Plan for East 11th and 12th Street brought forth by the owner of the property at 1201 E 11th St. The following provides context regarding this recommendation. The URB directed staff to provide information regarding the 12th modification to the URP to ensure that the use that the owner of the property at 1201 E 11th Street has requested be added as a conditional use for that property was not previously removed in error through actions taken by the URB or inadvertently by any other party during the prior modification process. The URB was of the position that had the use been removed in error or inadvertently, it might be willing to support the requested amendment to restore such use. …
MINUTES URBAN RENEWAL BOARD September 15, 2025, 6:00 P.M. STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell W.Pierce Commissioners Jacqueline Watson, Amit Motwani, Byron Davis. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No members attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins was absent. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:08 pm with 6 members present. 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. Paul Stables addressed the board regarding Item 3. 1 of 3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on August 18, 2025 On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s second, the August 18, 2025, minutes were approved on a 6-0-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Pleasant Hill Collaborative) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and approval of a recommendation to City Council proposed by the URB regarding the requested Urban Renewal Plan amendment for 1201 E 11th St. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, a recommendation to City Council was approved on a 5-1-0 vote. 4. Discussion and approval of an amendment extending the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and DiverseArts On Commissioner Davis’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s recommendation to City Council was approved on a 6-0-0 vote. second, a 5. Discussion and approval of an amendment extending the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capitol View Arts On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s recommendation to City Council was approved on a 6-0-0 vote. second, a 6. Discussion and authorization of Chair Escobar to amend Exclusive Negotiation Agreement language to move necessary items to Phase A-2, as needed second, a On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s recommendation to City Council was approved on a 5-0-0 vote. Commissioner Pierce …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD August 18, 2025, REGULAR MEETING 6:00 pm STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, 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 Byron Davis 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-called meeting on July 7, 2025 1 of 2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. Update and discussion related to technology concerns and location for future meetings (Hunter Maples, Housing Department) Update and discussion related to URB Recommendation 20250331-001: FY26 Budget Recommendation (Mandy DeMayo, Interim Director, Housing Department) Updates and discussion regarding the requested Urban Renewal Plan amendment for 1201 E 11th St. (Jonathan Tomko, Planning Department) Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Sean Garretson, Pleasant Hill Collaborative) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discuss and authorize Chair Escobar to draft, approve, and publish an Annual Report EXECUTIVE SESSION 7. 8. 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 …
Project Summary/Staff Report August 1, 2025 Address: 1201 East 11th Street (Nice-N-Clean Car Wash) Applicant/Agent: City of Austin (Hunter Maples) Owner: Cooee Yakka LLC DBA 1201 E. 11th Series (Paul Staples) Type of Amendment: East 11th NCCD Modification (Thirteenth Modification) Add “cocktail lounge” use as a conditional use of 1201 East 11th Street. Current Permitted Uses: Detailed in Part 7, Section B, subsection 3 of Ordinance No. 20220728-163 Existing Zoning: CS-1-NCCD-NP and SF-3-NCCD-NP Proposed Rezoning: CS-1-NCCD-NP and SF-3-NCCD-NP (change in a condition of zoning to conditionally allow cocktail lounge use) Lot Size: approximately 0.2028 Acres (approximately 8,832 square feet) Urban Renewal Plan Adoption Date: January 25, 1999 Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin (URA) Recommendation: Scheduled to discuss the case on August 18, 2025, and take action on the case on September 15, 2025 Planning Commission Recommendation: Scheduled to take up the case on September 23, 2025 Staff Recommendation: Staff does not recommend granting cocktail lounge as a conditional use at 1201 East 11th Street. Basis for Staf f Recommendation: The Austin City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20220728-163 on July 28, 2022, which modified subdistrict use and development regulations for the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD). Staff does not recommend reversing Council's decision from less than 3 years ago. Staff Contact: Hunter Maples Phone: 512-974-3120 Email: Hunter.Maples@austintexas.gov
DRAFT MINUTES REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD July 7, 2025, INTRODUCTORY GATHERING 5:00 pm, REGULAR MEETING 6:00 pm STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Commissioners Byron Davis, Kobla Tetey, and Jacqueline Watson, Amit Motwani and Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No Commissioners attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins was absent. INTRODUCTORY GATHERING Conduct meet and greet with a possible quorum of the Board (No action or official business) CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:12 p.m. with six members present. 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. 1 of 3 Amit Motwani, on behalf of Manifold Communities, addressed the board regarding technology support and future meeting locations. Paul Stables addressed the board regarding Item 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on April 21, 2025 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Tetey, the minutes from April 21, 2025, were approved with a vote of 6-0-0. 2. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) special-called meeting on June 9, 2025 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Davis, the minutes from June 9, 2025, were approved with a vote of 6-0-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Sean Garretson, Pleasant Hill Collaborative; Lex Miller, Rally Austin) Lex Miller and Sean Garrettson addressed the board and provided updates related to the future development of Blocks 16 & 18. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Discussion and approval of recommendation to City Council regarding the requested Urban Renewal Plan amendment for 1201 E 11th St. The Board did not take an action regarding the requested amendment. Discussion and authorization of Chair Escobar to …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD July 7, 2025, INTRODUCTORY GATHERING 5:00 pm, REGULAR MEETING 6:00 pm STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, 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 Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins INTRODUCTORY GATHERING AGENDA Conduct meet and greet with a possible quorum of the Board (No action or official business) 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. 1 of 3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on April 21, 2025 Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) special-called meeting on June 9, 2025 DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Sean Garretson, Pleasant Hill Collaborative; Lex Miller, Rally Austin) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. Discussion and approval of recommendation to City Council regarding the requested Urban Renewal Plan amendment for 1201 E 11th St. Discussion and authorization of Chair Escobar to draft and sign letter of support regarding the credit enhancement requested by Pleasant Hill Collaborative for the future development of Blocks 16 & 18 Discussion and authorization of Chair Escobar to draft and …
Block 16/18 Updates Pleasant Hill Collaborative July 7, 2025 VISION TO REALITY PLEASANT HILL COLLABORATIVE – BLOCK 16 & 18 PROPOSAL Updates to the Urban Renewal Board • Schedule Updates • A1 – Community Engagement Plan, Programmatic Plan, Financing • Community Engagement Plan & Equitable Development Goals • Block 18 Housing – finalize program direction • Commercial Strategy (Kim Shipman, TOPO) from ENA - Operations 120 DAYS 180 DAYS ENA Schedule - Phase A1, A2 and B • Phase A1 (120 Days) – • Credit Enhancement Plan • Equitable Development Goals and Strategies • Community Engagement Plan (7/09) • Project Plan • Phase A2 (180 Days) – • Refined Programatic Components • Finalized Credit Enhancement • Final Proposed Finance Plan • Final Proposed Concept Plan • Phase B (3/2026-9/2027) – • Proforma • Proposed Development and Description • Proposed Operation Plan Community Engagement Plan * Equitable Development Goals Pleasant Hill Collaborative Team Community Engagement Plan • Dates are Draft based on general schedule of design/construction • Began work tonight with Stakeholder Working Group Equitable Development Goals • Frequency of Reporting TBD (anticipate at monthly/quarterly URB meetings Block 18 Housing Pleasant Hill Collaborative Team Block 18 Housing • Musician Housing STILL remains an interest to our team and Juniper Housing is envisioned as that area. • Servitas Team remains FULLY committed and excited about the opportunity to partner with Huston- Tillotson on a mixture of student/faculty/staff housing • Finalizing Discussions with HT • St Edwards Housing (136 beds) is similar $/bed as Servitas proforma with older product, non-branded and distant from campus • H-T remains interested in mix of housing for students, faculty and staff H-T requires all new students with fewer than 60 credit hours (generally, freshmen and sophomores) to live in the residence halls, unless they qualify for an exemption: o Currently living with a parent in the Austin area o 23 years of age or older o Parent or guardian of children who live with the student Two or more years of military service o o Married and living with spouse o Own a home in the Austin area HT’s Spring 2025 Fact Sheet provides the following breakdown: o Asian o Black o White 14 (1.4%) 661 (66.8%) 93 (6.7%) Latino 93 (9.4%) International 122 (12.3%) o o o Unknown 34 (3.4%) Commercial Strategy for Blocks 16 & 18 • TOPO’s Role during design and operations • End …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD July 7, 2025, INTRODUCTORY GATHERING 5:00 pm, REGULAR MEETING 6:00 pm STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Commissioners Byron Davis, Kobla Tetey, and Jacqueline Watson, and Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No Commissioners attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioners Tam Hawkins was were absent. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:12 p.m. with six members present. 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. Amit Motwani, on behalf of Manifold Communities, addressed the board regarding technology support and future meeting locations. Paul Stables addressed the board regarding Item 4. 1 of 3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on April 21, 2025 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Tetey, the minutes from April 21, 2025, were approved with a vote of 6-0-0. 2. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) special-called meeting on June 9, 2025 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Davis, the minutes from June 9, 2025, were approved with a vote of 6-0-0 DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Sean Garretson, Pleasant Hill Collaborative) Lex Miller and Sean Garrettson addressed the board and provided updates related to the future development of Blocks 16 & 18. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. Discussion and approval of recommendation to City Council regarding the requested Urban Renewal Plan amendment for 1201 E 11th St. The Board did not take an action regarding the requested amendment. Discussion and authorization of Chair Escobar to draft and sign letter of support regarding the credit enhancement requested by Pleasant Hill Collaborative for the future development of Blocks 16 & 18 …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD June 09, 2025, SPECIAL CALLED MEETING 6:00 pm STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, 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 Byron Davis 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 of 2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Sean Garretson and Garrett Scharton, Pleasant Hill Collaborative; Lex Miller, Rally Austin) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion and authorization of Chair Escobar to draft and sign letter of support regarding the credit enhancement requested by Pleasant Hill Collaborative for the future development of Blocks 16 & 18 Discussion and authorization of Chair Escobar to draft and sign letter of support regarding the height variance requested by Pleasant Hill Collaborative for the future development of Blocks 16 EXECUTIVE SESSION 4. 5. 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, …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD June 09, 2025, SPECIAL CALLED MEETING 6:00 pm STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Commissioners Byron Davis, Kobla Tetey, and Jacqueline Watson, and Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No Commissioners attended virtually. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins was absent. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. with five members present. 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. 1 of 3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES No minutes were reviewed or approved. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Sean Garretson and Garrett Scharton, Pleasant Hill Collaborative; Lex Miller, Rally Austin) Sean Garretson, Pleasant Hill Collaborative, addressed the board. On Commissioner Watsons’ motion, seconded by Commissioner Davis the board has approved a new working group of stakeholders, which was approved with a vote of 5-0-0. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and authorization of Chair Escobar to draft and sign letter of support regarding the credit enhancement requested by Pleasant Hill Collaborative for the future development of Blocks 16 & 18 On Commissioner Watsons’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Davis, the board approved for Chair Escobar to draft and sign a letter of support addressed to the Mayor of the City of Austin, which was approved with a vote of 5-0-0. 3. Discussion and authorization of Chair Escobar to draft and sign letter of support regarding the height variance requested by Pleasant Hill Collaborative for the future development of Blocks 16 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Davis, the board approved for Chair Escobar to draft and sign a letter of support regarding the zoning change requested by Pleasant Hill Collaborative, which was approved with a vote of 5-0-0. EXECUTIVE SESSION 2 …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD May 19, 2025, INTRODUCTORY GATHERING 5:00 pm, REGULAR MEETING 6:00 pm STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, 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 Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins INTRODUCTORY GATHERING AGENDA Conduct meet and greet with a possible quorum of the Board (No action or official business) 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. 1 of 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on April 21, 2025 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Sean Garretson and Garrett Scharton, Pleasant Hill Collaborative; Lex Miller, Rally Austin) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and consideration for approval of a proposed non-binding Underwriter Letter of Intent received from J.P. Morgan for potential issuance of future bonds to support the mission of the Urban Renewal Board. EXECUTIVE SESSION 4. 5. 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 …
DRAFT MINUTES URBAN RENEWAL BOARD April 21, 2025, 6:00 P.M. STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Commissioners Byron Davis, Kobla Tetey, and Amit Motwani, and Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce attended remotely. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vice Chair Pierce attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Watson and Commissioner Tam Hawkins were absent. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. with five members present. 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. Eric Standridge addressed the board regarding the URB meeting recordings' inaudibility and meeting location. Sean Garretson addressed the board on item three. 1 of 3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on March 24, 2025 On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Motwani’s, the minutes from March 24, 2025, were approved with a vote of 5-0-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion related to the Urban Renewal Plan amendment process (Hunter Maples, Housing Department) Hunter Maples from the City of Austin Housing Department provided the update. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin and Pleasant Hill Collaborative, including project status and anticipated timeline (Lex Miller, Rally Austin, Jen Boss, Hayat Brown, Sean Garretson and Garrett Scharton, Pleasant Hill Collaborative) Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin, gave the update. Sean Garretson, Pleasant Hill Collaborative, addressed the board. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS EXECUTIVE SESSION Chair Escobar recessed the regular meeting and called the Executive Session to order at 6:34 p.m. 4. 5. 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 …
Underwriter Letter of Intent May 13, 2025 The Urban Renewal Agency of Austin, TX (“URA” or the “Issuer”) is aware of the “Municipal Advisor Rule” of the Securities and Exchange Commission (effective July 1, 2014) and the underwriter exclusion from the definition of “municipal advisor” for a firm serving as an underwriter for a particular issuance of municipal securities. URA hereby designates J.P. Morgan as an underwriter for certain bonds to finance workforce housing in Austin, Texas expected to be issued in 2025 or 2026 in one or more series to be designated prior to issuance (the “Bonds”). URA expects that J.P. Morgan will provide advice on the structure, timing, terms, and other matters concerning the Bonds. It is the intent of URA that J.P. Morgan serve as an underwriter for the bonds described above, subject to satisfying applicable procurement laws or policies, formal approval by the issuer chosen by URA, finalizing the structure of the bonds and executing a bond purchase agreement. While URA presently engages J.P. Morgan as the underwriter for the bonds, this engagement letter is preliminary, nonbinding and may be terminated at any time by URA, without penalty or liability for any costs incurred by the underwriter, or J.P. Morgan. Furthermore, this engagement letter does not restrict the URA from entering into the proposed municipal securities transaction with any other underwriters or selecting an underwriting syndicate that does not include J.P. Morgan. ________________ _ By: Jeffrey Gertz, Executive Director J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 10 S. Dearborn, Floor 7 Chicago, IL 60603 By: ____________________________ Its: ____________________________ City of Austin, TX Urban Renewal Agency 1 Disclosures Pursuant to MSRB Rule G-17 I. Disclosures Concerning the Underwriter’s Role: (i) MSRB Rule G-17 requires an underwriter to deal fairly at all times with both municipal issuers and investors. (ii) An underwriter’s primary role is to purchase the Bonds with a view to distribution in an arm’s- length commercial transaction with the Issuer. An underwriter has financial and other interests that differ from those of the Issuer. (iii) Unlike a municipal advisor, an underwriter does not have a fiduciary duty to the Issuer under the federal securities laws and is, therefore, not required by federal law to act in the best interests of the Issuer without regard to its own financial or other interests. (iv) An underwriter has a duty to purchase the Bonds from the Issuer at a fair and …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD April 21, 2025, 6:00 P.M. STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, 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 Byron Davis 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-called meeting on February 24, 2025 1 of 2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion related to the Urban Renewal Plan amendment process (Hunter Maples, Housing Department) Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin and Pleasant Hill Collaborative, including project status and anticipated timeline (Lex Miller, Rally Austin, Jen Boss, Hayat Brown, Sean Garretson and Garrett Scharton, Pleasant Hill Collaborative) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS EXECUTIVE SESSION 4. 5. 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 …
DRAFT MINUTES URBAN RENEWAL BOARD March 24, 2025, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Commissioners Byron Davis, Kobla Tetey, and Jacqueline Watson, and Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No members attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins and Amit Motwani were absent. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. with five members present. 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. Harold McMilan and Sean Garretson addressed the board on item two. Paul Stables addressed the board on item three. 1 of 3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on February 24, 2025 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Davis, the minutes from February 24, 2025, were approved with a vote of 5-0-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin and Pleasant Hill Collaborative, including project status and anticipated timeline (Lex Miller, Rally Austin, Jen Boss, Hayat Brown, Sean Garretson and Garrett Scharton, Pleasant Hill Collaborative) Harold McMilan and Sean Garretson from Pleasant Hill Collaborative addressed the board. 3. Discussion and possible action regarding the request to amend the Urban Renewal Plan to allow additional uses at 1201 E 11th St. Hunter Maples from the City of Austin Housing Department provided the update. Paul Staples updated the board on the rezoning of 11th St. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discuss and approve further action in support of the Urban Renewal Board Recommendation to City Council related to the upcoming budget cycle for the Urban Renewal Board Assistant Director Anne Eaton of the Economic Development Department addressed the board. Director Angela Means, Office of Arts, Cultural Music and Entertainment, addressed the board. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Davis, Chair Escobar was authorized to submit …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD April 21, 2025, 6:00 P.M. STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Commissioners Byron Davis, Kobla Tetey, and Amit Motwani, and Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce attended remotely. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vice Chair Pierce attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Watson and Commissioner Tam Hawkins were absent. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. with five members present. 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. Eric Standridge addressed the board regarding the URB meeting recordings' inaudibility and meeting location. 1 of 3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on March 24, 2025 On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Motwani’s, the minutes from March 24, 2025, were approved with a vote of 5-0-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion related to the Urban Renewal Plan amendment process (Hunter Maples, Housing Department) Hunter Maples from the City of Austin Housing Department provided the update. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin and Pleasant Hill Collaborative, including project status and anticipated timeline (Lex Miller, Rally Austin, Jen Boss, Hayat Brown, Sean Garretson and Garrett Scharton, Pleasant Hill Collaborative) Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin, gave the update. Sean Garretson, Pleasant Hill Collaborative, addressed the board. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS EXECUTIVE SESSION Chair Escobar recessed the regular meeting and called the Executive Session to order at 6:34 p.m. 4. 5. 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 …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD March 24, 2025, 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 February 24, 2025 1 of 2 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin and Pleasant Hill Collaborative, including project status and anticipated timeline (Lex Miller, Rally Austin, Jen Boss, Hayat Brown, Sean Garretson and Garrett Scharton, Pleasant Hill Collaborative) Discussion and possible action regarding the request to amend the Urban Renewal Plan to allow additional uses at 1201 E 11th St. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discuss and approve further action in support of the Urban Renewal Board Recommendation to City Council related to the upcoming budget cycle for the Urban Renewal Board 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 …
DRAFT MINUTES URBAN RENEWAL BOARD February 24, 2025, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1407 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Commissioners Amit Motwani, Byron Davis, Kobla Tetey, and Jacqueline Watson, and Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce arrived at 6:26 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No members attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins was absent. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:14 p.m. with five members present. Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce off the dais at 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. There were no members of the public to address the board. 1 of 3 2. 3. 4. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on January 13, 2025 On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Watson, the minutes from January 13, 2025, were approved with a vote of 5-0-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS Update and discussion related to the annual budget process (Mandy DeMayo, Interim Director, Housing Department) Mandy DeMayo, Interim Director of the Housing Department, updated on changes in the budget process. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin) Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin provided updates. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS No discussion or action items for this meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION Chair Escobar recessed the regular meeting and called the Executive Session to order at 6:31 p.m. 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 …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20250331-001 Commissioner Watson FY26 Budget Recommendation Seconded By: Commissioner Tetey Date: March 31, 2025 Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation Approve the base budget for the Urban Renewal Board (the “Board”) consistent with the approved FY 2024-25 budget, including a 5% increase for inflation, and providing an additional $100,000 to support additional anticipated operational expenses in connection with the proposed development project on Blocks 16 and 18 (the “Development Project”). During the past year the Board has engaged in an additional successful year of community engagement with area stakeholders including Ebenezer Church, Huston Tillotson University, Six Square and through the Board’s URB Stakeholder Working Group that includes area residents, businesses, and institutions, and recommended a development team for the Development Project that was approved by City Council. Now that predevelopment activities for the Development Project are imminent, we anticipate a busy year of activation relating to the Development Project and planning initiatives relating to the future of the Board beyond the completion of the Development Project. Additional budgeting also will help us provide complementary planning efforts to other major projects being undertaken in the immediate surrounding area including without limitation the expansion of Interstate 35 and the “cap and stitch” projects expected at 11th Street, the continued implementation of Project Connect and associated transportation improvements, planning initiatives by the Economic Development Department and District One offices, and the continued development of the African American Cultural Heritage District. We are requesting a total FY 2025-26 budget of $150,000. The development project for Block 16 & 18 that we have been advancing represents the most significant placemaking effort along East 11th Street and in the Urban Renewal Plan area in at least two decades, and potentially will set the stage to create a truly meaningful connection between Downtown and Greater East Austin. The Board requests funding to engage with consultants for additional planning to ensure that we properly coordinate pre-development and development activities to connect with and enhance each of these other monumental efforts to improve our city. Description of Recommendation to Council FY 2025-2026, the Board requests the base funding amount be increased for inflation and supplemented with funds to support additional operational expenses, planning initiatives for the Board, and additional planning relating to the Development Project. Rationale: 3957386.v1 1 of 3 Activation of Blocks 16 and 18 As the Development Project moves into the pre-development phase, there have …
Harold McMillan Cultural Advisor PLEASANT HILL COLLABORATIVE Block 16 and 18 VISION TO REALITY PLEASANT HILL COLLABORATIVE – BLOCK 16 & 18 PROPOSAL Harold McMillan Cultural Advisor Sean Garretson Project Manager PARTNERSHIP WITH URB/CITY/COMMUNITY Lessons learned make us a better partner to you, bringing best practices in design, construction, financing and legal structure. 44 PUBLIC PARTNERS SERVED NEW TO THE TEAM • zvv Sean Garretson Project Manager TERESA BOWYER LIHTC CONSULTANT PLEASANT HILL COLLABORATIVE – BLOCK 16 & 18 PROPOSAL VISION TO REALITY THINGS THAT KEEP US UP AT NIGHT and THAT WE EMBRACE ON THIS JOURNEY TO DEVELOP BLOCK 16/18 Sean Garretson Project Manager Cost vs Source Demand Parking Community PLEASANT HILL COLLABORATIVE – BLOCK 16 & 18 PROPOSAL Harold McMillan Cultural Advisor THANK YOU!
MINUTES URBAN RENEWAL BOARD March 24, 2025, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Commissioners Byron Davis, Kobla Tetey, and Jacqueline Watson, and Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No members attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins and Amit Motwani were absent. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. with five members present. 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. Harold McMillan and Sean Garretson addressed the board on item two. Paul Stables addressed the board on item three. 1 of 3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on February 24, 2025 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Davis, the minutes from February 24, 2025, were approved with a vote of 5-0-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin and Pleasant Hill Collaborative, including project status and anticipated timeline (Lex Miller, Rally Austin, Jen Boss, Hayat Brown, Sean Garretson and Garrett Scharton, Pleasant Hill Collaborative) Harold McMilan and Sean Garretson from Pleasant Hill Collaborative addressed the board. 3. Discussion and possible action regarding the request to amend the Urban Renewal Plan to allow additional uses at 1201 E 11th St. Hunter Maples from the City of Austin Housing Department provided the update. Paul Staples updated the board on the rezoning of 11th St. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discuss and approve further action in support of the Urban Renewal Board Recommendation to City Council related to the upcoming budget cycle for the Urban Renewal Board Assistant Director Anne Eaton of the Economic Development Department addressed the board. Director Angela Means, Office of Arts, Cultural Music and Entertainment, addressed the board. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Davis, Chair Escobar was authorized to submit a …
