Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to assign a staff contact to work with AustinCorps students to implement the Austin Youth Council.
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with ENERGY XTREME LLC, Austin, TX for the purchase, installation, integration, testing, and maintenance of an Alternate Power/Anti-Idling system in an estimated amount not to exceed $2,116,800.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a settlement agreement in Public Utility Commission of Texas Docket No. 30966 among ERCOT transmission providers for the period of September 1, through December 31, 1999.
Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 2-7 of the City Code Relating to Conflicts of Interest.
Approve a resolution requesting funding recommendations to help establish an African American Youth Resource Center.
Discuss legal issues related to Cause No. D-1-GN-11-001063; Dominic Chavez, Alfred Stanley, and Michael Levy v. City of Austin and City Council Members, Lee Leffingwell, Mayor, Chris Riley, Place 2, Mike Martinez, Place 2 and Mayor Pro Tem, Randi Shade, Place 3, Laura Morrison, Place 4, Bill Spelman, Place 5, and Sheryl Cole, Place 6.; In the 419th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas. (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Paul Robbins - City issues Kelly Hullender – Crime, police multifamily Carol Dougherty – Crime, calls for assistance, efforts made for police support Gary Thomas – Thank the City Council/Introduction to identity theft courses CarolAnneRose Kennedy - SAVE YOURSELF ... PROTECT AND PRESERVE OUR ENVIRONMENT ... PLEASE! Phillip Greene - Lago Vista ends water fluoridation Leonard Davila - Mexican American Experience Ronnie Reeferseed - Peace, freedom and flouride. Pray for Japan and all of us. Walter Olenick - Water Fluoridation
48. Approve a resolution requesting 1) that the City Manager draft city charter amendments and make related recommendations regarding elections, representation, and governance; 2) that the Ethics Review Commission make campaign finance recommendations; and 3) that the City Manager and Ethics Review Commission present findings to the City Council for review within 90 days. 57. 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). 61. Discuss legal issues related to the following: Cause No. D-1-GN-10-003252; Nathaniel Sanders, Sr., individually and as heir to the Estate of Nathanial Sanders, II and Yulonda Sanders, individually, and as heir to the Estate of Nathaniel Sanders II v. Leonardo Quintana and the City of Austin, in the 419th Judicial District; Travis County, Texas; Cause No. A-09-CA-426-SS; Nathaniel Sanders, Sr., individually and as heir to the Estate of Nathaniel Sanders, II and Yulonda Sanders, individually, and as heir to the Estate of Nathaniel Sanders II v. Leonardo Quintana and the City of Austin, in the U.S. District Court, Western District; Austin Division; Cause No. A-10-CA-778-SS; Sir Smith v. Leonardo Quintana, in the U.S. District Court, Western District; Austin Division
Zoning Consent and Postponements
Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Items 62-64
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances requested by the owner’s agent, Mr. Jim Bennett, to allow development of an addition to a single-family residence at 1505 Parkway, which is in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Shoal Creek.
Approve a resolution requesting 1) that the City Manager draft city charter amendments and make related recommendations regarding elections, representation, and governance; 2) that the Ethics Review Commission make campaign finance recommendations; and 3) that the City Manager and Ethics Review Commission present findings to the City Council for review within 90 days.
Proclamation -- Bike Month -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Nadia Barrera Proclamation -- World Tai Chi and Qigong Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Vince Cobalis Proclamation -- Children's Mental Health Awareness Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Kemal Taskin, Barbara Ball and Christina Kuehn Certificates of Congratulations -- Austin Corps Graduates -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honorees Proclamation -- Huston-Tillotson Becoming a Tobacco-Free Campus -- to be presented by Council Member Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by Dr. Debra Murphy Proclamation -- Pharmaceutical Drug Take-Back Day -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Greg Thrash
Apr 28, 2011 City Council Meetings
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to assign a staff contact to work with AustinCorps students to implement the Austin Youth Council.
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with ENERGY XTREME LLC, Austin, TX for the purchase, installation, integration, testing, and maintenance of an Alternate Power/Anti-Idling system in an estimated amount not to exceed $2,116,800.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a settlement agreement in Public Utility Commission of Texas Docket No. 30966 among ERCOT transmission providers for the period of September 1, through December 31, 1999.
Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 2-7 of the City Code Relating to Conflicts of Interest.
Approve a resolution requesting funding recommendations to help establish an African American Youth Resource Center.
Discuss legal issues related to Cause No. D-1-GN-11-001063; Dominic Chavez, Alfred Stanley, and Michael Levy v. City of Austin and City Council Members, Lee Leffingwell, Mayor, Chris Riley, Place 2, Mike Martinez, Place 2 and Mayor Pro Tem, Randi Shade, Place 3, Laura Morrison, Place 4, Bill Spelman, Place 5, and Sheryl Cole, Place 6.; In the 419th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas. (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Paul Robbins - City issues Kelly Hullender – Crime, police multifamily Carol Dougherty – Crime, calls for assistance, efforts made for police support Gary Thomas – Thank the City Council/Introduction to identity theft courses CarolAnneRose Kennedy - SAVE YOURSELF ... PROTECT AND PRESERVE OUR ENVIRONMENT ... PLEASE! Phillip Greene - Lago Vista ends water fluoridation Leonard Davila - Mexican American Experience Ronnie Reeferseed - Peace, freedom and flouride. Pray for Japan and all of us. Walter Olenick - Water Fluoridation
48. Approve a resolution requesting 1) that the City Manager draft city charter amendments and make related recommendations regarding elections, representation, and governance; 2) that the Ethics Review Commission make campaign finance recommendations; and 3) that the City Manager and Ethics Review Commission present findings to the City Council for review within 90 days. 57. 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). 61. Discuss legal issues related to the following: Cause No. D-1-GN-10-003252; Nathaniel Sanders, Sr., individually and as heir to the Estate of Nathanial Sanders, II and Yulonda Sanders, individually, and as heir to the Estate of Nathaniel Sanders II v. Leonardo Quintana and the City of Austin, in the 419th Judicial District; Travis County, Texas; Cause No. A-09-CA-426-SS; Nathaniel Sanders, Sr., individually and as heir to the Estate of Nathaniel Sanders, II and Yulonda Sanders, individually, and as heir to the Estate of Nathaniel Sanders II v. Leonardo Quintana and the City of Austin, in the U.S. District Court, Western District; Austin Division; Cause No. A-10-CA-778-SS; Sir Smith v. Leonardo Quintana, in the U.S. District Court, Western District; Austin Division
Zoning Consent and Postponements
Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Items 62-64
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances requested by the owner’s agent, Mr. Jim Bennett, to allow development of an addition to a single-family residence at 1505 Parkway, which is in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Shoal Creek.
Approve a resolution requesting 1) that the City Manager draft city charter amendments and make related recommendations regarding elections, representation, and governance; 2) that the Ethics Review Commission make campaign finance recommendations; and 3) that the City Manager and Ethics Review Commission present findings to the City Council for review within 90 days.
Proclamation -- Bike Month -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Nadia Barrera Proclamation -- World Tai Chi and Qigong Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Vince Cobalis Proclamation -- Children's Mental Health Awareness Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Kemal Taskin, Barbara Ball and Christina Kuehn Certificates of Congratulations -- Austin Corps Graduates -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honorees Proclamation -- Huston-Tillotson Becoming a Tobacco-Free Campus -- to be presented by Council Member Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by Dr. Debra Murphy Proclamation -- Pharmaceutical Drug Take-Back Day -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Greg Thrash