Austin: Business Diversity, Nuclear Power, Landfill
Review of Business Diversity Program:
The city sought legal advice on potential changes to its program designed to support minority and women-owned businesses in city procurement.Mabel Davis Park Landfill Concerns:
Discussions were held regarding environmental issues related to a landfill impacting Mabel Davis Park.South Texas Nuclear Plant Stake:
The city discussed its ownership interest in the South Texas Nuclear Plant, a major utility asset.Major Utility Lawsuits:
The city addressed ongoing litigation, including lawsuits it was involved in, such as against Houston Lighting & Power Company.
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YKO AUST FOUNDID 1624 Austin City Council MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING April 07, 1994 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 10:00 Α.Μ. Mayor Todd called to order the meeting, noting the absence of Councilmember Garcia. 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 as specifically listed on the meeting agenda. Council would take any subsequent action in the open meeting as listed on the agenda. 1. Seek legal advice on amendments to Chapters 5-7 of the Austin City Code, Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. 2. Discuss landfill issues associated with Mabel Davis Park. 3. Discuss Donna Minks v. City of Austin, Civil Action No. A-93-CA-237-SS; United States District Court; Western District of Texas; Austin Division. 4. Discuss Marie Kershner, et al v. City of Austin, Civil Action No. A-93-CA-381-SS; United States District Court Western District of Texas; Austin Division. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Discuss The City of Austin v. Houston, Lighting & Power Company, Cause No. 94-007946, in the 14th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas. 8. Discuss ownership interest in South Texas Nuclear Plant. RECESSED AND ADJOURNMENT The Council recessed for executive session on Item 1-2 at 10:12 Α.Μ. and adjourned its meeting at 11:15 A.Μ. MINUTES 1 APRIL 7, 1994 C !