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Floodplain Rules, Public Input & City Process

Tuesday, August 25, 2015 Council Transition Work Group Regular Meeting
  • Floodplain Variance Discussions

    Proposed dedicating specific meetings to review exceptions for development in flood-prone areas.
  • Public Engagement Update

    Received an update on efforts to improve how residents can participate in city decision-making.
  • City Procedure Review

    Discussed streamlining internal processes, including committee referrals and policies for postponing agenda items.

Full Transcript

Council Transition Working Group August 25, 2015 8:00 AM AUSTIN CITY HALL 301 W. SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS BOARD AND COMMISSION ROOM Mayor Steve Adler Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo Council Member Ann Kitchen Council Member Gregorio Casar Council Member Leslie Pool AGENDA For Discussion: 1. Review of council committee referral process 2. Discuss postponement policy and procedures regarding items on a city council agenda 3. Discuss placing floodplain variances on council meeting agendas dedicated to zoning matters 4. Update on the activities of the Public Engagement Task Force 5. Discuss topics related to council procedures and processes