Austin's Save Our Springs Election Denied
- A special meeting was held solely to consider scheduling a public vote on the citizen-led "Save Our Springs Initiative Ordinance."
- Citizens provided testimony and discussed the proposed environmental protection measure during the meeting.
- A motion to order the special election for the Save Our Springs Initiative ultimately failed, meaning the public vote would not proceed at this time.
Full Transcript
i : FOUNDI Austin City Council MINUTES 1. SPECIAL CALLED MEETING 7:00 Ρ.Μ. - March 16, 1992 Mayor Todd called to order the special called meeting of the Council, noting the presence of all members of the Council. The Mayor announced the purpose of the meeting was to consider the following Ordinance: Adopt an Ordinance ordering a special election to be held May 2, 1992, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters the Save Our Springs Initiative Ordinance. Testimony was heard from citizens and discussion was held by Council. A transcript of closing statements of members of the Council are on file in the City Clerk's office. Motion FAILED Councilmember Nofziger made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to waive the requirement for three readings and finally pass an Ordinance ordering a special election to be held May 2, 1992, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters the Save Our Springs Initiative Ordinance. MOTION FAILED by a vote of 3-0-4 with Mayor Pro Tem Urdy, Councilmembers Epstein, Larson and Reynolds abstaining. Motion to Adjourn The Council, on Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Councilmember Epstein's second, voted to adjourn the meeting at 10:05 P.M. 7-0 Vot MINUTES 1 3/16/92 ت :