Green Spaces & Event Impact in Austin
Parkland Events Report:
The committee will review and potentially take action on the final report from the Parkland Events Task Force, which examines how various events impact Austin's green spaces and parklands.Community Voices:
Residents will have an opportunity to share their concerns or input on general topics not specifically listed on the agenda.Sustainability Focus:
This meeting addresses key open space, environmental, and sustainability issues vital to Austin's future.
Full Transcript
THE OPEN SPACE, ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE WILL MEET ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2016 AT 2:00 PM, AUSTIN CITY HALL 301 W. SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS
Leslie Pool, Chair Delia Garza, Vice Chair Kathie Tovo Don Zimmerman
AGENDA
A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Action will only be taken by the members of the committee.
The City Council Open Space, Environment and Sustainability Committee may go into a closed session under the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from legal counsel on any item on this agenda.
CALL TO ORDER
Approval of Minutes
1. Approve the minutes of the Open Space, Environment and Sustainability Committee meeting of October 26, 2016.
Citizen Communication: General
2. Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda.
Discussion and Possible Action
3. Briefing, discussion, and possible action regarding the Parkland Events Task
Force final report. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Leslie Pool, CO 1: Council Member Delia Garza)
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the Open Space, Environment and Sustainability Committee meeting schedule for calendar year 2017. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Leslie Pool, CO 1: Council Member Delia Garza)
Future Items
5. Discussion of future agenda items.
ADJOURN
The 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. For assistance, please call 512-974-2210 or TTY users route through 711.
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 (512) 974-2210 in advance or inform the City Clerk’s staff present at the council meeting.
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