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Solar Energy Deal Proposed for Austin

Thursday, December 2, 2010 Austin City Council Special Called Meeting
  • Focus on Solar Energy:

    City leaders reviewed an economic development proposal for SunPower Corporation, a major solar energy company.
  • Public Input Scheduled:

    A future public hearing was set for December 9th, inviting community feedback on the potential agreement with SunPower.
  • Initial Review:

    The meeting included a staff presentation detailing the specifics of the proposed economic development program for the company.

Full Transcript

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Thursday, December 2, 2010 The Austin City Council will convene at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX no CO ro ro ro cz CO =0 rn =: m — So r— m Mayor Lee Leffingwell Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Council Member Chris Riley, Place 1 Council Member Randi Shade, Place 3 Council Member Laura Morrison, Place 4 Council Member William Spelman, Place 5 Council Member Sheryl Cole, Place 6 For meeting information, contact the City Clerk, 974-2210 The City Council will go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel, to discuss matters of land acquisition, to discuss personnel matters, to discuss or take action on a "competitive matter" of Austin Energy as provided for under Section 551.086, or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. If necessary, the City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Reading and Action on Consent Agenda Action on the Following: Ordinances / Resolutions / Motions - All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member. 2:00 PM -- City Council Convenes Item(s) to Set Public Hearing(s) 1. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance creating an economic development program forSUNPOWER CORPORATION and authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Economic Development Agreement with SUNPOWER CORPORATION (Suggested date: December 9, 2010, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX). 2:00 PM -- Morning Briefings 2. Staff presentation regarding an economic development proposal to create an economic development program for SUNPOWER CORPORATION. Adjourn ie City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. tVor assistance please call 974-2210 OR 974-2445 TDD. A person may request a Spanish language interpreter be made available by contacting the Office of the City Clerk not later than twenty-four hours before the scheduled time of the item on which the person wishes to speak. Please call 974-2210 in advance or inform the City Clerk's staff present at the council meeting. Cualquier persona puede solicitar servicios de interprete en espanol comunicandose con la oficina del Secretario/a Municipal a no mas tardar de veinte y cuatro horas antes de la hora determinada para el asunto sobre el cual la persona desea comentar. Por favor Name al 974-2210 con anticipo o informe al personal del Secretario/a Municipal presente en la sesion del Consejo. To: City Clerk From: Mayor Lee Leffingwell Date: November 23, 2010 Subject: Special Called Meeting Per Anicle 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 Thursday, December 2, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, for a Staff presentation regarding an economic development proposal. ll I Ud U AON 0102 >IH310 A1IO N11SI1V 2010 Austin City Council Meeting Dates June 24, 2010 7/28/2010 (Budget Work Session) July 29, 2010 8/4/2010 (Budget Work Session) Augusts, 2010 8/18/2010 (Budget Work Session) August 19, 2010 8/25/2010 (Budget Work Session) August 26, 2010 September 13, 14, 15, 2010 (Budget Readings) September 23, 2010 September 30, 2010 October 14, 2010 October 28, 2010 November 4, 2010 November 18,2010 December 9, 2010 December 16, 2010 July 1,2010 July 8, 2010 July 15, 2010 July 22, 2010 September 2, 2010 September 9, 2010 September 16, 2010 October?, 2010 October 21, 2010 November 11, 2010 November 25, 2010 December 2, 2010 December 23, 2010 December 30, 2010