Austin's Hospital, Nuclear, Power Plant Debates
Brackenridge Hospital's Future:
Discussions focused on potential governance changes for the city's major hospital.Nuclear Power Plant Challenges:
Legal disputes and ownership interests concerning the South Texas Nuclear Plant were key topics.Holly Power Plant Closure:
Plans for shutting down the Holly Power Plant and proposals for new replacement energy sources were reviewed.
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FOUNDED SPAR Austin City Council MINUTES - June 21, 1994 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING ASSEMBLY ROOM, TOWN LAKE CENTER - 11:00 Α.Μ. Mayor Todd called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the presence of all of the Council. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) 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. 2. Section 551.075, Texas Government Code Conference with employees to review information on the development of models for the effective integration of health care in Austin. (No City Council deliberations permitted under Sec. 551.075) Section 551.072, Texas Government Code Discuss legal issues related to a proposed lease from the City of Austin to the Austin Hospital Authority. BRIEFINGS AND DISCUSSIONS 3. BRACKENRIDGE HOSPITAL * Governance Options 1:00 Ρ.Μ. – EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) ト 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. 4. 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. MINUTES 1 JUNE 21, 1994 5. 6. 7. Discuss Houston, Lighting and Power Company v. City of San Antonio, et al, Cause No. 88-923-B, in the 101st District Court of Dallas County, Texas. Discuss The City of Austin v. Houston Lighting and Power Company, Cause No. 94-007946, in the 14th District Court of Harris County, Texas. Discuss ownership interest in South Texas Nuclear Plant. BRIEFINGS AND DISCUSSIONS 8. Consideration and staff presentation of Holly Power Plant closure options. : EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) 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. The City Council may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item listed on this agenda. 9. Section 551.075, Texas Government Code Seek legal advice regarding proposed closure of Holly Power Plant. 10. Staff briefing on proposals received for replacement capacity for Holly Power Plant generation. (No City Council deliberations permitted under Section 551.075.) { RECESSED AND ADJOURNMENT The Council recessed for executive session at 11:00 A.N. until 3:09 Ρ.Μ. ADJOURN at 6:00 p.m. 1 Approved this the 4th day of ; 1994 on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Ten Nofziger's second, 7-0 vote. !: MINUTES 2 JUNE 21, 1994 ;