Shaping Austin: Power, Roads & Land Use
Here are the key takeaways from the July 12, 1994 Austin City Council agenda:
Future of Holly Power Plant:
The Council reviewed various options and legal considerations for replacing the Holly Power Plant, signaling major decisions were pending for Austin's energy infrastructure.US-183 Highway Expansion:
Discussions advanced regarding the acquisition of necessary real estate for the US-183 highway project.Land Use and Development Rules:
Legal advice was sought on complex land management topics, including transferring development rights for city-owned property and issues affecting properties located near the 504.9 contour line (often relevant to floodplains or lake levels).
Full Transcript
FOUNDED 1030 Austin City Council MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - July 12, 1994 TOWN LAKE CENTER 12:00 Ρ.Μ. - Mayor Todd called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Councilmember Goodman. : BRIEFINGS AND DISCUSSIONS f と 1. Consideration and staff presentation of Holly Power Plant replacement options. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) Executive Session held from 12:15 to 4:45 p.m. on items 2, 3, and 7 1. 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. 2. Seek legal advice regarding Holly Power Plant. 3. Staff briefing on proposals received for replacement capacity for Holly Power Plant generation. (No City Council deliberations permitted under Section 551.075.) 4. 5. Discuss Janice Bailey, et al. v. City of Austin; Cause No. 94-07318 Discuss Gary Griffin v. City of Austin Firefighters and Police; Cause No. 92-02597, and Gary Griffin and Texas Commission on Human Rights, Plaintiff/Intervenor, v. The City of Austin, et al, Cause No. 92-13271. 6. Discuss real property acquisition for the U.S. 183 project (Parcel 28). 7. 8. Discuss Austin Black Contractors Association, Inc. v. City of Austin, Cause No. 94-CA-269-SS, U.S. District Court, Western District. Discuss legal issues related to possible amendments to Chapter 5-7 of the Austin City Code. MINUTES 1 JULY 12, 1994 ! i 9. Discuss legal issues related to professional services Procurement Act, Chapter 2254, Texas Government Code. 10. Seek legal advice regarding transfer of development rights from City owned property. 11. Discuss legal issues related to properties located within the 504.9 contour line. 12. Seek legal advice regarding School District Development Agreements. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS [A maximum of 10 citizens to speak on posted briefings. Each citizen will be given three (3) minutes to speak.] SYN ADJOURN at 5:10 p.m. on Mayor Pro Ten Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Reynolds!. second, 5-0 vote, Mayor Todd out of the room, Councilmember Goodman absent. Approved this the 28th day of day of July 1994 on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councmember Goodman's second, 6-0 vote, Mayor Todd out of the room. MINUTES 2 JULY 12, 1994 1