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Airport Future, Power Restructuring, 911

Wednesday, February 28, 1996
  • Airport Redevelopment & Sustainability:

    Discussions covered the future redevelopment of Robert Mueller Airport and construction updates for the new Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, including progressive sustainability initiatives like waterless urinals and alternative fuels.
  • Electric Utility's Future:

    Officials held a crucial briefing on the Electric Utility Department, examining the impacts of market competition and potential options for sale or restructuring of the city's power services.
  • Public Safety & Health:

    Updates were provided on critical 9-1-1 services and the allocation of county funding for vital HIV-related health programs.

Full Transcript

Austin City Council MINUTES FEBRUARY 28,1996 Mayor Todd called the meeting to order, Councilmembers Shea and Goodman temporarily absent. PREVIEW OF ITEMS FOR NEXT COUNCIL MEETING 1. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from City Manager for March 7,1996. 2. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from Council for March 7, 1996. BRIEFINGS AND DISCUSSIONS 3. JOINT WORKSESSION EUD AND EUC Presentation by Betty Dunkerley, John Moore, Jesus Garza, Kevin Bacon and Jerry Waring. 4. AVIATION a. Airport Advisory Report b. Robert Mueller Airport Redevelopment c. Reorganization of the New Airport Project Team d. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Construction Budget Reports e. Cargo Update f. Sustainability Information *Waterless Urinals *Alternative Fuels Presentation by Charles Gates, Girard Kinney, Carol Barrett, George Oswald (COM), Michael Pack (COM), Joe Lessard, Arnie Rosenberg, John Almond, Jesus Garza, Leslie Browder and Roger Duncan. 5. 9-1-1 ISSUES Presentation by Danny Hobby, Joe Lessard, Les Bunte, Dave Gerard, Kenny Williams, David Stone and Bobby Yount. 6. HEALTH-COUNTY HIV FUNDING Presentation by Dr. Sanchez. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) 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. Advice of Counsel - Section 551.071 7. Discuss City of Austin v. Houston Lighting and Power Company, Cause No. 94-007946, in the 11th District Court of Harris County, Texas. Staff Briefing - Section 551.075 8. Staff briefing on the effects of competition on the Electric Utility Department and possible sale, restructuring, or other disposition of the electric utility. (No City Council deliberation permitted under Section 551.075) ADJOURNED at 6:30 p.m. Approved on this the 7th day of March, 1996, on, Mayor Pro Tern Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 4-0 vote, Councilmembers Shea, Mitchell and Nofziger temporarily absent.