Discuss legal issues related to the November 6th, 2012 charter amendment election, proposed ballot language, transition issues, preclearance considerations, and related ordinances (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-5 relating to council meeting procedures and declaring an emergency.
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Parks and Recreation Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20110912-006) to appropriate $306,800 in Parkland Dedication Fees for the renovation of Wooldridge Square.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) relating to regulation of the location and use of buildings and land for alternative financial services businesses.
Authorize a one-time exemption to City Code 10-6-2, which prohibits smoking in City parks, by approving two Temporary Designated Smoking Areas, one at Auditorium Shores and one at Republic Square Park, for April 27-29, 2012, for the Austin Food and Wine Festival.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide recommendations for a comprehensive air quality ordinance to control and abate air pollution and emissions of air contaminants, an enforcement mechanism, an implementation timeline, and any necessary funding requirements needed to ensure proper implementation; to consult with stakeholder groups; and to make his recommendations, including a draft ordinance, to the City Council by August 16, 2012. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Apr 24, 2012 City Council Work Session
Discuss legal issues related to the November 6th, 2012 charter amendment election, proposed ballot language, transition issues, preclearance considerations, and related ordinances (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-5 relating to council meeting procedures and declaring an emergency.
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Parks and Recreation Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20110912-006) to appropriate $306,800 in Parkland Dedication Fees for the renovation of Wooldridge Square.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) relating to regulation of the location and use of buildings and land for alternative financial services businesses.
Authorize a one-time exemption to City Code 10-6-2, which prohibits smoking in City parks, by approving two Temporary Designated Smoking Areas, one at Auditorium Shores and one at Republic Square Park, for April 27-29, 2012, for the Austin Food and Wine Festival.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide recommendations for a comprehensive air quality ordinance to control and abate air pollution and emissions of air contaminants, an enforcement mechanism, an implementation timeline, and any necessary funding requirements needed to ensure proper implementation; to consult with stakeholder groups; and to make his recommendations, including a draft ordinance, to the City Council by August 16, 2012. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison )