Discuss legal issues related to Byron Carter Sr., et al v. City of Austin et al, Cause No. A-11-CA-887-LY in the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Item #62: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare a contract management plan that ensures the City of Austin meets best practice contracting standards, and directing the City Auditor to provide any support requested by the City Manager for the preparation of the contract management plan and to prepare for and deliver a report to the City Council assessing the City Manager’s contract management plan, particularly focusing on how the plan addresses risk management and financial and legal controls.
55. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 9-2 relating to requirements for Live Music Permits. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison) 19. Approve an ordinance on third reading amending Chapter 10-6 of the City Code (Smoking in Public Places) by prohibiting smoking in City parks.
Authorize the execution of a new nine-month agreement, including five 12-month extension options, with the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin relating to roles, responsibilities and processes for the redevelopment of the East 11th and 12th Street Revitalization Project.
17. Authorize the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to purchase in fee simple a tract of land totaling approximately 3.53 acres in Travis County, Texas, located at 2100 Parker Lane from FS VENTURES, L.P., A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, for a total amount not to exceed $1,100,000. 20. Approve a resolution consenting to the annexation by Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District 1-A of approximately 393 acres within the City of Austin's extraterritorial jurisdiction
65. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to amend City Code Chapter 13-2 related to taxicab franchise permits and ownership requirements; and to prepare a report regarding taxicab franchise agreement terms. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo ) 57. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to implement an additional pilot program to assess the efficiency of food waste disposers in diverting the organics from landfills, and to fully explore additional options for residentially-generated food scraps. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez )
Authorize negotiation and execution of a design and commission agreement with Christian Moeller Studio LLC, Los Angeles, CA, for artwork to be displayed at the new Central Library in an amount not to exceed $385,000. Adjournment
Dec 13, 2011 City Council Meetings
Discuss legal issues related to Byron Carter Sr., et al v. City of Austin et al, Cause No. A-11-CA-887-LY in the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Item #62: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare a contract management plan that ensures the City of Austin meets best practice contracting standards, and directing the City Auditor to provide any support requested by the City Manager for the preparation of the contract management plan and to prepare for and deliver a report to the City Council assessing the City Manager’s contract management plan, particularly focusing on how the plan addresses risk management and financial and legal controls.
55. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 9-2 relating to requirements for Live Music Permits. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison) 19. Approve an ordinance on third reading amending Chapter 10-6 of the City Code (Smoking in Public Places) by prohibiting smoking in City parks.
Authorize the execution of a new nine-month agreement, including five 12-month extension options, with the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin relating to roles, responsibilities and processes for the redevelopment of the East 11th and 12th Street Revitalization Project.
17. Authorize the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to purchase in fee simple a tract of land totaling approximately 3.53 acres in Travis County, Texas, located at 2100 Parker Lane from FS VENTURES, L.P., A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, for a total amount not to exceed $1,100,000. 20. Approve a resolution consenting to the annexation by Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District 1-A of approximately 393 acres within the City of Austin's extraterritorial jurisdiction
65. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to amend City Code Chapter 13-2 related to taxicab franchise permits and ownership requirements; and to prepare a report regarding taxicab franchise agreement terms. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo ) 57. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to implement an additional pilot program to assess the efficiency of food waste disposers in diverting the organics from landfills, and to fully explore additional options for residentially-generated food scraps. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez )
Authorize negotiation and execution of a design and commission agreement with Christian Moeller Studio LLC, Los Angeles, CA, for artwork to be displayed at the new Central Library in an amount not to exceed $385,000. Adjournment