Encampments, Maple Run, City Structure Changes
- A discussion was held on a proposed "Encampment Ordinance," which likely addressed issues related to public space use or homelessness.
- A public hearing took place regarding the full annexation of Maple Run, a significant decision impacting local services and governance for its residents.
- Briefings were presented on plans to reorganize key city departments, including Environmental, Planning, and Public Works, to streamline operations.
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Y OF AUSTIN に 目 C FOUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES Special Called Meeting November 15, 1995 Approved Minutes of City Council Meeting of November 15, 1995, Special Called Meeting--November 15, 1995 Mayor Todd called the meeting to order, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia out of room, Councilmembers Shea and Mitchell temporarily absent, Councilmember Nofziger absent. PREVIEW OF ITEMS FOR NEXT COUNCIL MEETING 1. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from City Manager for November 30, 1995. 2. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from Council for November 30, 1995. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS 3. ENCAMPMENT TASK FORCE - Discussion of Encampment Ordinance Presentation given by Jose Martinez, Cathy Norman, David Gomez and Tom Hatch. BRIEFINGS AND DISCUSSIONS 4. 5. 6. 7. REVOLVING OWNER CONTROLLED INSURANCE PROGRAM (ROCIP) Presentation given by Marsha Conner, J.C. Prescott, Lesley Milvo, and C.M. Daughtery. REORGANIZATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION SERVICES, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENTS Presentation given by Jim Smith and Nancy Nobles. TRANS-TEXAS Presentation given by Randy Goss, Dr. Tommy Knowles and Joe Caldwell. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION *Information Systems *Financial Services No action taken. ORDINANCES 8. Approve an amendment to the Personnel Policies. No action taken. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. Public Hearing on full purpose annexation of Maple Run MUD. Close hearing on Councilmember Shea's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 5-0 vote, Councilmember Mitchell out of the room, Councilmember Nofziger absent. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS (A maximum of 10 citizens to speak on posted action items. Each citizen will be given 3 minutes to speak.) Cards on file at the City Clerk's office. ADJOURNED at 5:28 p.m. on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second 6-0 vote, Councilmember Nofziger absent. Minutes for Regular Called Meeting of November 16, 1995, postponed. Minutes for Special Called Meeting of November 15, 1995, Worksession of November 29, 1995, and Regular Called Meeting of November 30, 1995, approved on this the 7th day of December 1995 on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Shea temporarily absent.