Shape Austin: Future Planning & Outreach
Shaping Austin's Future:
The main focus was on the ongoing development of a comprehensive plan for the city, led by a citizens' advisory task force.Boosting Public Engagement:
Discussions were held on enhancing the task force's outreach plan to involve more residents in the long-term planning process.Upcoming Community Forums:
Preparations began for a new series of public forums, designed to explore and compare different potential "Alternative Futures" for Austin.Open Citizen Input:
Residents had an opportunity to address general concerns and topics not specifically listed on the agenda.
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^z cc: ±i LU t— 0 o LU CO CD ET o_ O-J is: cr OF EVENT AND SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL Meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Citizens Advisory Task Force Tuesday, January 26, 2010 6:00 p.m. Town Lake Center, 1st Floor 721 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas 78704 1 . Call to order (if a quorum of the council is present). 2. Meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Citizens Advisory Task Force. * a. Remarks from City Council Members - possible comment on the work plan, progress, and operation of the Comprehensive Plan Citizens Advisory Task Force. 3. Adjournment (if necessary). * If the Special Called Meeting is convened, loss of a quorum will result in an automatic recess of the Special Called Meeting but will not affect continuation of the Meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Citizens Advisory Task Force. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable modification and equal access to the communications will be provided upon request. Please call (512) 974-5254 (voice) or Relay Texas (800) 935-2989 (TDD/TT) for more information. Contact: Public Information Office (512) 974-2200. CO CD *-» LU EZ >- 1— O_ O <XJ --». O OsJ — -ZL _, £ ^ § CO J <j O c^ ti- cs cvg CALL TO ORDER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Citizens Advisory Task Force Meeting #5 January 26, 2010, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Town Lake Center, 1"' Floor 721 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78704 AGENDA 1. REMARKS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member(s) may comment on the work plan, progress, and operation of the Comprehensive Plan Citizens Advisory Task Force. 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 3 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. OLD BUSINESS Item Min utes Topic a 5 Update on outreach Discussion and possible action on task force outreach plan 5. NEW BUSINESS Item Min ulcs Topic a 20 Discussion and possible action on general direction for Community Forum Series #2 (Comparing Alternative Futures) b 10 Discussion and possible action on future agendas c 10 Announcements and updates 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Who Staff, GroupsolutionsRJW, Estilo Communications Mark Yznaga Who Staff, GroupsolutionsRJW, Estilo Communications Staff Group ADJOURN The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 4 days before the meeting date. Please call Matt Dugan at Planning and Development Review Department, at 974-7665 or matthew.dugan@ci.austin.tx.us, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Comprehensive Plan Citizens Advisory Task Force, please visit the website fhttp://www.imagineaustin.net/cpcatf.htm') or contact Matt Dugan, Planning and Development Review Department, at 974-7665 or matthew.dugan @ci.austin.tx.us. To: Shirley Gentry, City Clerk From: Mayor Lee Leffingwell Date: January 22, 2010 Subject: Special Called Meeting Per Article II, Section 10 of the City Charter, this will serve as my written request for a Special Called Meeting of the Austin City Council to be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 6:00 PM, at Town Lake Center, Is1 Floor. CO CD UJ CVJ O OJ — Z2^ t— cir