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Shaping Austin: Diversity, University, Airport

Wednesday, June 21, 1995 special called
  • City Workforce Diversity:

    Received a presentation detailing workforce diversity initiatives within the Library Department.
  • University Area Collaborations:

    Discussed partnerships and ongoing issues affecting the university district.
  • Major Airport Development & Future:

    Conducted an extensive review of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport construction, federal compliance, and disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation goals. Discussions also covered an environmental assessment for the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport.

Full Transcript

CITY OF AUSTIN FOUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION June 21, 1995 Mayor Todd called the meeting to order, noting the temporary absence of Councilmember Reynolds and the absence of Councilmember Shea. PREVIEW OF ITEMS FOR NEXT COUNCIL MEETING 1. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from City Manager for June 29, 1995. 2. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from Council for June 29, 1995. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS 3. M/WBE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT No report given BRIEFINGS AND DISCUSSIONS 4. WORKFORCE DIVERSITY *Library Department Presentation given by Brenda Branch, Cynthia Kidd, Alice Benson, Ruth Ruiz, Linda Beth Brady and Sue Brubaker. 5. UNIVERSITY AREA PARTNERS Presentation given by Cathy Norman, Bob Eschon, Lt. Lansky, Sr. Sgt. Howard Williams and Terry Nathan. 6. AVIATION Austin-Bergstrom International Airport a. b. C. Review of Federal Aviation Administration Compliance Report Review of DBE participation in Austin - Bergstrom Contracts Review of Construction Contracts *Remediation Package 2-B/C (Change Order #1) *South Access Road Construction Contract (Change Order #3) *South Wastewater Outfall *Site Utilities North Review of Cargo Port Development Agreement d. e. Review of the Project f. Review of Source and Uses Fund g. Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Environmental Assessment Recommendation h. Report on Goals and Process Task Force i. Car Rental Lease Agreement Amendment Presentation given by Charles Gates, Arnie Rosenberg, Charles Brothers and Peter Rieck. ADJOURN at 5:30 p.m., on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Mitchell's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Shea absent. Approved on this the 29th day of June, 1995, on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Shea absent.