City of Austin City Council met Aug. 30.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The City Council of Austin, Texas convened in a Work Session Meeting at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX and via Videoconference.
Mayor Adler called the Council Meeting to order at 9:18 a.m. Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison attended remotely.
A. PRE-SELECTED AGENDA ITEMS
85. Approve a resolution relating to the transition of the Austin Rowing Club and other organizations that use the Waller Creek Boathouse to similar facilities located at the former youth hostel site owned by the City, directing the City Manager to return with a financing plan to make improvements to the former youth hostel site, and authorizing the negotiation and execution of agreements necessary for the operation of these organizations, including organizations that operate at the former youth hostel site. Council Sponsors: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Council Member Sabino 'Pio' Renteria, Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Ann Kitchen.
92. Approve an ordinance amending Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 20220817-005) related to parkland dedication fees.
102. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25 -1 to require parkland dedication for commercial developments.
136. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-1 relating to residential and commercial parkland dedication regulations, waiving the requirements of City Code Sections 25-1-501 (Initiation of Amendment) and 25-1-502 (Amendment Review) related to Planning Commission review and public hearing requirements and providing direction regarding administrative rules implementing parkland dedication Code regulations. Council Sponsors: Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Natasha Harper Madison, Council Member Jose 'Chito' Vela, Council Member Sabino 'Pio' Renteria.
B. BRIEFINGS
C. COUNCIL ITEMS OF INTEREST
D. COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Dl. Council discussion regarding the South Central Waterfront District and the 305 South Congress Planned Unit Development.
Presentation by Rodney Gonzales, Assistant City Manager, Kim Olivares, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Susan Carbajal, Deputy Director Development Services, Greg Dutton, Planner Principal Housing and Planning.
The Mayor recessed the meeting to go into Executive Session at 11:58 a.m.
E. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council went into Executive Session, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, to discuss matters of land acquisition, litigation, and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda and to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda.
E1. Discuss legal issues concerning a voter petition to enact a proposed Austin Police Oversight Act (private consultation with legal counsel- Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code).
Conducted.
Dl. Council discussion regarding the South Central Waterfront District and the 305 South Congress Planned Unit Development.
Conducted.
Executive Session ended and the Mayor reconvened the meeting at 2:23 p.m. The Mayor recessed the meeting at 3:33 p.m.
The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 4:31 p.m.
Mayor Adler adjourned the meeting at 5:40 p.m. without objection.
The minutes were approved on this the 13th day of October 2022 on Council Member Fuentes' motion, Council Member Vela's second on a 11-0 vote.
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