Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $2,121,100 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant funds from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) as the administering agency, and amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Austin Energy Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20100913-002 to appropriate $2,121,100 for weatherization of homes for low-income, elderly, and disabled customers within Austin Energy's service area.
Staff presentation regarding an economic development proposal to create an economic development program for EBAY, INC.
Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 6-7 of the City Code relating to Energy Conservation Audit and Disclosure requirements.
Approve Settlement Agreement with the City of Burnet relating to the City of Burnet's application to TCEQ to amend its permit for direct discharge of wastewater into a tributary of Lake Travis.
Rae Nadler-Olenick - Water fluoridation Stefan Wray – Make 700 Grove 28 acres a Park preserve Pam Thompson – 700 Grove 28 acres a preserve, 58” dia trees & springs protected! Tim Tobin – Red light camera tickets? Plate # PLG825 Bike Riders use bike lane Susana Almanza – Preserve 28 acres at Roy Guerrero Park Daniel Llanes – Preserve @ Colorado River Park Colette Michalec – Dissolving the office of the Police Monitor/ Citizen Review Panel Philip Greene – Water fluoridation Nathan Chelstrom - Lack of response from the City Legal department regarding site development at 2700 Edgewater Dr. Akwasi Evans – African American quality of life
73. Discuss legal issues related to a Texas Open Meetings Act complaint, associated requests made under the Public Information Act, the retention of records, and a complaint filed under the City's ethics provisions (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 74. Discuss legal issues relating to funding for Palmer Events Center and Butler Park (private consultation with counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Approve a resolution adopting the City's 2011-2012 Federal Legislative Program including Fiscal Year 2012 appropriations requests.
Approve a resolution authorizing the Parks and Recreation Department’s application for up to $1,000,000 in grant funding from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Outdoor Urban Recreation Grant Program to improve facilities and resources at Auditorium Shores. Park.
Discussion and possible action on a resolution relating to the transaction of city business on personal accounts and personal communication devices.
Discussion and possible action on a resolution relating to the transaction of city business on personal accounts and personal communication devices.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to present departmental data on key performance measurements, strategic business planning issues, and near-term core objectives to City Council committees in March of each year.
Proclamations Proclamation -- Jonathan Dove Day (Austin Lyric Opera) -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree Proclamation -- Tibetan Intercultural Exchange Days -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the Tibetan delegation Proclamation -- National Public Health Week -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Shannon Jones
Conduct a public hearing in accordance with Section 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code and consider a resolution to approve using portions of dedicated parkland known as Town Lake - Holly Shores Park for purposes of accessing, constructing, maintaining, repairing and replacing a storm drain line and related appurtenances in connection with the Lady Bird Lake/East 4th Street Drainage Improvements (CIP ID 5789.028). The portions of the parkland to be used are (a) approximately 2,382 square feet for a permanent storm drain line, and (b) approximately 5,125 square feet for a temporary access and workspace area. (Suggested date and time: April 7, 2011, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen input on community needs for comments on the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Action Plan, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and the Community Development 2011-2012 Program as required by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 373.
Apr 07, 2011 City Council Meetings
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $2,121,100 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant funds from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) as the administering agency, and amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Austin Energy Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20100913-002 to appropriate $2,121,100 for weatherization of homes for low-income, elderly, and disabled customers within Austin Energy's service area.
Staff presentation regarding an economic development proposal to create an economic development program for EBAY, INC.
Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 6-7 of the City Code relating to Energy Conservation Audit and Disclosure requirements.
Approve Settlement Agreement with the City of Burnet relating to the City of Burnet's application to TCEQ to amend its permit for direct discharge of wastewater into a tributary of Lake Travis.
Rae Nadler-Olenick - Water fluoridation Stefan Wray – Make 700 Grove 28 acres a Park preserve Pam Thompson – 700 Grove 28 acres a preserve, 58” dia trees & springs protected! Tim Tobin – Red light camera tickets? Plate # PLG825 Bike Riders use bike lane Susana Almanza – Preserve 28 acres at Roy Guerrero Park Daniel Llanes – Preserve @ Colorado River Park Colette Michalec – Dissolving the office of the Police Monitor/ Citizen Review Panel Philip Greene – Water fluoridation Nathan Chelstrom - Lack of response from the City Legal department regarding site development at 2700 Edgewater Dr. Akwasi Evans – African American quality of life
73. Discuss legal issues related to a Texas Open Meetings Act complaint, associated requests made under the Public Information Act, the retention of records, and a complaint filed under the City's ethics provisions (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 74. Discuss legal issues relating to funding for Palmer Events Center and Butler Park (private consultation with counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Approve a resolution adopting the City's 2011-2012 Federal Legislative Program including Fiscal Year 2012 appropriations requests.
Approve a resolution authorizing the Parks and Recreation Department’s application for up to $1,000,000 in grant funding from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Outdoor Urban Recreation Grant Program to improve facilities and resources at Auditorium Shores. Park.
Discussion and possible action on a resolution relating to the transaction of city business on personal accounts and personal communication devices.
Discussion and possible action on a resolution relating to the transaction of city business on personal accounts and personal communication devices.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to present departmental data on key performance measurements, strategic business planning issues, and near-term core objectives to City Council committees in March of each year.
Proclamations Proclamation -- Jonathan Dove Day (Austin Lyric Opera) -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree Proclamation -- Tibetan Intercultural Exchange Days -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the Tibetan delegation Proclamation -- National Public Health Week -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Shannon Jones
Conduct a public hearing in accordance with Section 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code and consider a resolution to approve using portions of dedicated parkland known as Town Lake - Holly Shores Park for purposes of accessing, constructing, maintaining, repairing and replacing a storm drain line and related appurtenances in connection with the Lady Bird Lake/East 4th Street Drainage Improvements (CIP ID 5789.028). The portions of the parkland to be used are (a) approximately 2,382 square feet for a permanent storm drain line, and (b) approximately 5,125 square feet for a temporary access and workspace area. (Suggested date and time: April 7, 2011, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen input on community needs for comments on the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Action Plan, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and the Community Development 2011-2012 Program as required by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 373.