Smoking Ban, Canyonland Conservation, Veteran Hiring
Here's a summary of the February 2, 1994, Austin City agenda:
Veteran Employment Initiative:
Proposed using federal incentives to encourage local hiring of unemployed military veterans.City Charter Review:
Received final recommendations from the Charter Review Committee regarding the city's foundational document.Environmental Conservation:
Discussed the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan, including potential land acquisitions for preservation and a new wilderness park.Public Health Policy:
Held a briefing and discussion concerning a proposed city-wide No Smoking Ordinance.
Full Transcript
YOFAUSTO FOUNDED 1439 Austin City Council MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING February 02, 1994 ASSEMBLY ROOM, TOWN LAKE CENTER, 12:30 P.M. Mayor Todd called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Councilmember Urdy. PREVIEW OF ITEMS FOR NEXT COUNCIL MEETING (February 10,1994) 1. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from City Manager for February 10, 1994 2. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from Council for February 10, 1994 * Encourage the City of Austin to use certain Federal hiring and job training program inducements as consideration for hiring unemployed military veterans. (Councilmember Gus Garcia) BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS 3. CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE Mr. Lee Cooke, Chair, to present final recommendations. BRIEFINGS AND DISCUSSIONS 4. Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan 5. No Smoking Ordinance EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from Legal Counsel, to discuss matters of land acquisition, litigation and personnel matters. No final action will be taken on any subject or matter unless specifically listed on the agenda for this meeting. Land Acquisition Section 551.072 6. Discuss real property acquisitions for the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan and Wilderness Park. MINUTES 1 FEBRUARY 2, 1994 7. 8. Pending/Contemplated Litigation Section 551.071 Discuss City of San Antonio, Texas et al v. Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Cause No. 90-5-00684-C, in the 23rd District Court of Matagorda County, Texas. Discuss Houston, Lighting & Power Company, v. City of San Antonio, et al., Cause No. 88-923-E, in the 101st District Court of Dallas County, Texas. Advice from Counsel Section 551.071 9. Discuss ownership interest in South Texas Nuclear Plant. RECESSED AND ADJOURNMENT The Council recessed for executive session at 5:35 P.M. and adjourned its meeting at 7:20 P.M. DAY OF Feluccary 1994. APPROVED ON THE 17th Approve minutes of Special called meeting of February 2, 1994, on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Shea's second, 6-0 vote. MINUTES 2 FEBRUARY 2, 1994