Barton Springs Development Freeze Vote
- The city considered and approved the first reading of an ordinance to implement a temporary halt (moratorium) on new development applications within the environmentally sensitive Barton Springs Zone and its contributing watersheds.
- A public hearing on this proposed development pause was concluded, with the initial moratorium period set for 14 days.
- The vote to approve the ordinance's first reading passed 4-1, with the Mayor notably casting the dissenting vote.
- Officials convened a private executive session to receive legal counsel concerning the proposed development moratorium.
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AUSTIN FOUNDED TRI Austin City Council MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING December 02, 1994 TOWN LAKE CENTER 9:00 Α.Μ. - Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger called the meeting to order at 10:10 A.M. noting the absence of Mayor Todd and Councilmembers Mitchell and Reynolds. Mayor Todd arrived at 10:15 Α.Μ. ORDINANCE 1 1. Adopt an ordinance creating a moratorium on development applications in the Barton Springs Zone and the watersheds which contribute to Barton Springs. (Councilmembers Goodman and Shea) Public Hearing closed on Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Shea's second, 5-0 vote, Councilmembers Mitchell and Reynolds absent. 1st reading approved with amendment changing language in Part 1 to read fourteen (14) days on Councilmember Shea's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 4-1 vote, Mayor Todd voting No, Councilmembers Mitchell and Reynolds absent. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) Executive Session was held from 10:20 A.M. until 11:10 Α.Μ. The City Council will announce that 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. No final action will be taken on any subject or matter unless specifically listed on the agenda for this meeting. MINUTES 1 DECEMBER 2, 1994 Advice From Counsel Section 551.071 - 1. Legal advice on moratorium in Barton Springs Zone. ADJOURN at 12:45 P.M. on Mayor Pro Ten Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 5-0 vote, Councilmembers Mitchell and Reynolds absent. : Approved this 15th day of December , 1994, on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Goodman temporarily absent. MINUTES 2 DECEMBER 2, 1994