Land Use, Conservation, Traffic Project Talks
Major Environmental & Conservation:
Council discussed legal strategies for the "Tank Farm Case" lawsuit against Mobil Oil and land acquisition for the Balcones Canyonland Conservation Plan (BCCP).Key Infrastructure Development:
Deliberations included acquiring property for the Oltorf at South Congress Avenue Traffic System Management Project to improve traffic flow.Local Zoning Review:
Private discussion was held regarding a specific zoning case for property at 336 East Ben White Blvd.
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CITY OF AUSTIN FOUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES EXECUTIVE SESSION - June 22, 1995 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR - 10:00 Α.Μ. Mayor Todd called the meeting to order, noting the absence of Councilmember Shea. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) Executive session held at 10:05 a.m. to 11:49 a.m. 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 this 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 on this agenda. Advice of Counsel - Section 551.071 1. Discuss zoning case no. C14-94-0136, SOUTHLAND EQUITIES, INC., involving property locally known as 336 East Ben White Blvd. 2. Legal advice on legislation passed during the 74th Legislature. Staff Briefing - 551.075 3. Staff briefing on new legislation that may affect current ordinances and policies of the City of Austin. (City Council deliberation is not permitted under Section 551.075) 4. Pending/Contemplated Litigation - Section 551.071 Discuss Phillip Gutierrez, et al. v. Mobil Oil Corporation, et al. (Tank Farm Case), Cause No. 92-04889. Real Estate Acquisition - Section 551.072 5. Discuss fee simple acquisition of real property for the Oltorf at South Congress Avenue Traffic System Management Project. 6. Discuss a Limited Use Easement with an option to purchase on two tracts of land for the Balcones Canyonland Conservation Plan (BCCP). Approved on this day the of 1995, on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Shea absent.