Discuss legal issues related to Nan Galvan v. City of Austin, et al, Cause No. D-1-GN-08-003538, 353rd Judicial District; Travis County, Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Set a public hearing to consider an appeal submitted by event promoter David Grice, president of Raceworks, Inc. of a decision by the Director of the Transportation Department denying a street closure application because of the proposed route for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure event scheduled for Sunday, November 13, 2011. (Suggested dated and time: August 18, 2011, 4:00p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify options and related costs for administration of a May 2012 city election. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole )
Approve a settlement in Dominic Chavez et al v. City of Austin et al. Cause No. D-1-GN-11-001063, In the 419th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas; and - to effectuate the settlement - approve an Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 11-1 relating to partial exemptions from ad valorem taxes for Historic Landmarks, and approve changes to the application form for historic property tax exemptions.
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 and Chapter 11-1 and directing the City Manager to develop an ordinance, make recommendations, and take other actions relating to the City's historic preservation program.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a city ordinance providing a comprehensive phase-out of single-use retail plastic bags offered at retail checkouts within the city limits. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Council Memeber Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with City staff and community stakeholders and to recommend to Council amendments to the Code of Ordinances and the City’s National Wildlife Federation Community Wildlife Habitat program in order to resolve conflicts that exist between the provisions of the Code and the program. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell )
Approve a resolution establishing the Charter Revision Committee to gather public input and provide council with recommendations regarding proposed charter amendments and districting plans. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Mayor Lee Leffingwell )
Authorize the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable for the fee simple acquisition of a 12.62-acre tract of land out of Lot 4, Block H, Interport Planned Development, Travis County, Texas, located on Fallwell Lane, Austin, Texas, from New Interport, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership, to increase the land buffer and to support the planned expansion of Austin Energy’s Sand Hill Energy Center in an amount not to exceed $998,000.
Authorize award, negotiate, and execution of a 1-year revenue concession contract with BRIGHT BLUE MARKETING INCORPORATED DBA BRIGHT BLUE COMBO PLATTER, Austin, TX, for the City of Austin Annual Holiday Festival with five 12-month extension options. Adjourn
Aug 02, 2011 City Council Meetings
Discuss legal issues related to Nan Galvan v. City of Austin, et al, Cause No. D-1-GN-08-003538, 353rd Judicial District; Travis County, Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Set a public hearing to consider an appeal submitted by event promoter David Grice, president of Raceworks, Inc. of a decision by the Director of the Transportation Department denying a street closure application because of the proposed route for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure event scheduled for Sunday, November 13, 2011. (Suggested dated and time: August 18, 2011, 4:00p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify options and related costs for administration of a May 2012 city election. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole )
Approve a settlement in Dominic Chavez et al v. City of Austin et al. Cause No. D-1-GN-11-001063, In the 419th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas; and - to effectuate the settlement - approve an Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 11-1 relating to partial exemptions from ad valorem taxes for Historic Landmarks, and approve changes to the application form for historic property tax exemptions.
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 and Chapter 11-1 and directing the City Manager to develop an ordinance, make recommendations, and take other actions relating to the City's historic preservation program.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a city ordinance providing a comprehensive phase-out of single-use retail plastic bags offered at retail checkouts within the city limits. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Council Memeber Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with City staff and community stakeholders and to recommend to Council amendments to the Code of Ordinances and the City’s National Wildlife Federation Community Wildlife Habitat program in order to resolve conflicts that exist between the provisions of the Code and the program. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell )
Approve a resolution establishing the Charter Revision Committee to gather public input and provide council with recommendations regarding proposed charter amendments and districting plans. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Mayor Lee Leffingwell )
Authorize the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable for the fee simple acquisition of a 12.62-acre tract of land out of Lot 4, Block H, Interport Planned Development, Travis County, Texas, located on Fallwell Lane, Austin, Texas, from New Interport, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership, to increase the land buffer and to support the planned expansion of Austin Energy’s Sand Hill Energy Center in an amount not to exceed $998,000.
Authorize award, negotiate, and execution of a 1-year revenue concession contract with BRIGHT BLUE MARKETING INCORPORATED DBA BRIGHT BLUE COMBO PLATTER, Austin, TX, for the City of Austin Annual Holiday Festival with five 12-month extension options. Adjourn