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Austin Legal Battles, Nuclear Plant & Facility

Thursday, July 21, 1994 special called
  • Explored the city's ownership interest in the South Texas Nuclear Plant.
  • Considered updates to the Land Development Code to streamline changes required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or property condemnation.
  • Discussed the Travis County Medical Examiner's Facility, likely regarding land acquisition or development plans.
  • Addressed several ongoing legal disputes, including cases involving major utility companies like Houston Lighting and Power.

Full Transcript

AUSTIN FOUNDED 1919 Austin City Council MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING July 21, 1994 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 9:00 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. Pending/Contemplated Litigation - Section 551.071 1. Discuss status of John Lee Gillespie, et al. v. City of Austin, et al; Cause No. 91-1421. 2. Discuss settlement of Henry James Johnson, Sr., et al. v. City of Austin, et. al.; Cause No. 492,828; and Lomeda Sorrels v. City of Austin, et. al.; Cause No. 91-5858. 3. Discuss settlement of City of Austin v. CBI Walker, Inc., et al; Cause No. 93-05611, in the 353rd District Court of Travis County, Texas. 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. 5. Discuss Houston Lighting and Power Company v. City of San Antonio, et al; Cause No. 88-923-E, in the 101st District Court of Dallas County, Texas. 6. Discuss The City of Austin v. Houston Lighting and Power Company, Cause No. 94-007946, in the 14th District Court of Harris County, Texas. Advice from Counsel - Section 551,071 7. Discuss ownership interest in South Texas Nuclear Plant. MINUTES 1 JULY 21, 1994 8. Discuss revisions to Section 13-1-607(a) of the Land Development Code to provide for administrative approval of changes to released site plans made necessary because of condemnation or the Americans with Disabilities Act. Land Acquisition - Section 551.072 9. Discuss Travis County Medical Examiner's Facility. RECESSED AND ADJOURNMENT The Council recessed for executive session on Iten 1, 2, 3 and 9 at 9:13 A.M. and adjourned its meeting at 10:55 A.M. userst ,1994 on Approved this the 4th day of Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Ten Nofziger's second, 7-0 vote. ? MINUTES 2 JULY 21, 1994