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Curfews, Green Building, Hospital Funds

Wednesday, February 16, 1994 special called
  • Future Policy Debates:

    Reviewed upcoming discussions on implementing new curfews, including one for the Dove Springs neighborhood and a general daytime curfew, alongside exploring sustainable building practices through a "Green Builder Program."
  • Healthcare & Community Services:

    Received updates on critical child care initiatives and addressed an operating budget amendment specifically for Brackenridge Hospital.
  • City Performance & Priorities:

    Heard reports detailing progress on key city priorities such as youth opportunities, public safety strategies, workforce investment, and environmental programs.

Full Transcript

AUSTI FOUNDED 1920 Austin City Council MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING February 16, 1994 ASSEMBLY ROOM, TOWN LAKE CENTER, 1:00 P.M. Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Mayor Todd who arrived at 1:35 p.m. PREVIEW OF ITEMS FOR NEXT COUNCIL MEETING 1. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from City Manager for February 24, 1994 * Modified Energy Efficiency Program Guidelines Report presented by Austan Librach and Mike Myers 2. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from Council for February 24, 1994 Consider: Dove Springs curfew Daytime curfev Sustainable building practices-Green Builder Program Child care BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS 3. CHILD CARE COUNCIL - Ms. Jeannette Watson, to present status report. Report presented by Jeannette Vatson and Libby Doggett BRIEFINGS AND DISCUSSIONS a. Council Priorities 4. PERFORMANCE REPORT Report presented by Acting City Manager Jesus Garza Priority areas: Opportunities for Youth presented by Dennis Campa and Chief Elizabeth Watson Public Safety presented by Chief Watson, Robin Paulsgrove and Dave Vuertz Invest in Workforce presented by Betty Dunkerley and Joe Canales Environment presented by Austan Librach MINUTES 1 FEBRUARY 16, 1994 ! b. Finance: Airport presented by Phil Brown and Leslie Browder Quality Customer Service presented by Betty Dunkerley and Jim Smith Infrastructure presented by Bill Stockton and Les Marcos Transportation Plan presented by Jim Smith Economic Development presented by Jim Smith Introduction of financial performance report prsented by Betty Dunkerley General Fund presented by Charles Curry Brackenridge Hospital presented by Richard Levis and Byron Marshall Electric presented by Joe Malaski Water and Vastewater prsented by Maria Alicia Garcia Aviation presented by Leslie Browder Drainage presented by Paul Hofmann Convention Center presented by Larry Ander, Bob Hodge, and Oscar Rodriguez Grants presented by Mario Espinoza 5. STATUS OF BRACKENRIDGE HOSPITAL WORKPLAN * Operating Budget Amendment for Brackenridge Hospital and Disproportionate Share Fund Presented by Byron Marshall and Jesus Garza 6. COMMUNITY POLICING 7. HOUSING a. Update on Proposed 1994 Travis County Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bond Program. b. Update on Scattered Cooperative Infill Housing Program Projects 2 and 3. c. Discussion of the proposed Central City (Rosewood) Entertainment Center. d. Update on Neighborhood Based Organization Contracts e. Items scheduled for Council and Austin Housing Finance Corporation within the next 30 days. MINUTES 2 FEBRUARY 16, 1994 5:30 Ρ.Μ. 8. REPORT FROM M/WBE PROCUREMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE 9. DEPARTMENTAL PURCHASING PROCEDURES 10. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council will announce that it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code regarding any item on the agenda. Advice from Counsel - Section 551.071 11. Discuss legal issues related to amendment of Chapter 5-7, Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement program. 12. Discuss legal issues related to local preference and compliance with State law requirements for competitive bidding and professional selection processes. Items 6-12 POSTPONED ADJOURN at 9:15 p.m. APPROVED ON THE 17th DAY OF March 1994. , Approved on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 6-0 vote. MINUTES 3 FEBRUARY 16, 1994 1 ) : : !