Austin's Water Protection and Downtown Growth
- Austin leaders convened a special, closed-door meeting for legal advice on key city issues.
- A primary focus was discussing the "Save Our Springs Initiative Ordinance," a significant environmental policy aimed at protecting local water resources.
- Council members also deliberated on plans for acquiring land to develop new Convention Center parking facilities.
- No final decisions or votes were taken during this special session.
Full Transcript
Austin City Council MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - 10:00 A.M. March 12, 1992 - OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Mayor Todd called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Mayor Pro Tern Urdy. The Mayor announced the purpose of the meeting was to go into Executive Session, pursuant to Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated to receive advice from Legal Counsel, to discuss matters of land acquisition, litigation and personnel matters. No final action, decision or vote by the City Council will be taken on any subject or matter unless specifically listed on the agenda for this meeting. Pursuant to Article 6252-17, Paragraph 2f i. 1. Discuss land acquisition for Convention Center Parking Provide Legal Advice - Section 2, Paragraph e 2. Discussion of the Save Our Springs Initiative Ordinance After meeting in Executive Session from 10il5 to Ili55 A.M., Council adjourned its meeting at 11:56 A.M. MINUTES 1 3/12/92