City of Austin City Council met July 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The City Council of Austin, Texas convened in a Work Session Meeting on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX and via Videoconference.
Mayor Watson called the Council Meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
B. BRIEFINGS
B1. Update on Council Resolution No. 20230608-083 regarding shelter capacity and navigation services.
Presentation was given by Dianna Grey, Homeless Strategy Officer.
A. PRE-SELECTED AGENDA ITEMS
12. Approve the draft service plan and draft petition language for the creation of a proposed Austin Tourism Public Improvement District.
Direction was given to staff to provide a briefing on the service plan.
92. Approve a resolution modifying the procedures for City Council meetings, public hearings, and appeals.
124. Approve a resolution relating to notification requirements found in City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) and state law: and initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) to modify notification requirements. Council Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, Council Member Jose Velasquez, Council Member Jose "Chito" Vela.
126. Approve a resolution initiating amendments to Title 25 (Land Development) to modify site development regulations, including minimum lot size and maximum number of dwelling units, applicable to development on lots with single-family zoning. Council Sponsors: Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member Jose "Chito" Vela, Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis, Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri, Mayor Kirk Watson.
128. Approve a resolution directing the exploration of a South Shore Cultural District and associated planning and financing. Council Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Jose Velasquez.
129. Approve a resolution relating to the City's S.M.A.R.T. Housing Program, and initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) to update the S.M.A.R.T. Housing Program. Council Sponsors: Council Member Jose Velasquez, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Jose "Chito" Vela.
131. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate a comprehensive curb management plan in accordance with the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan. Council Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Ryan Alter, Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis.
C. COUNCIL ITEMS OF INTEREST
D. COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Mayor Watson recessed the meeting to go into Executive Session at 11:05 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 related to Texas House Bill 2127 (Private consultation with legal counsel -Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code).
Conducted
E2. Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in two parcels located at 1215 Red River Street and 606 East 12th Street in Austin Texas, known as the HealthSouth site. (Real property - Section 551.072 of the Government Code).
Conducted
Executive Session ended and Mayor Watson reconvened the meeting at 12:52 p.m. Mayor Watson adjourned the meeting at 12:53 p.m. without objection.
The minutes were approved on this the 31 day of August 2023 on Council Member Qadri's St motion, Council Member Ryan Alter's second without objection.