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Austin's COVID, Housing & Preservation Talks

Friday, September 10, 2021 Austin City Council Special Called Meeting
  • COVID-19 Response:

    Legal issues related to the city's handling of the pandemic were discussed in a private session.
  • Affordable Housing & Historic Preservation:

    Private discussions took place on real estate and legal matters for new affordable housing and protecting historic sites.
  • Government Transparency:

    Legal concerns regarding open government matters were also addressed in a closed-door meeting.

Full Transcript

Mayor Steve Adler Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison, District 1 Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, District 2 Council Member Sabino “Pio” Renteria, District 3 Council Member Gregorio Casar, District 4 Council Member Ann Kitchen, District 5 Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, District 6 Council Member Leslie Pool, District 7 Council Member Paige Ellis, District 8 Council Member Kathie Tovo, District 9 Council Member Alison Alter, District 10 For meeting information, contact the City Clerk, (512) 974-2210 Friday, September 10, 2021 The City Council Special Called Meeting will convene at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Austin City Hall 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX and some members of City Council may be participating by videoconference The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda. 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes Executive Session Discuss legal issues related to the City's response to COVID-19. (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 1. Discuss real estate and legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in real property and improvements to be used for historic preservation and affordable housing (Real property - Section 551.072 of the Government Code, and private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 2. Discuss legal issues related to open government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 3. 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. Cualquier persona puede solicitar servicios de intérprete en español comunicándose con la oficina del Secretario/a Municipal a no más tardar de veinte y cuatro horas antes de la hora determinada para el asunto sobre el cual la persona desea comentar. Por favor llame al (512) 974-2210 con anticipo o informe al personal del Secretario/a Municipal presente en la sesión del Consejo.