Summary: Austin City Council Action at June 11th Meeting
The Austin City Council met on Thursday, June 11th for its Regular Meeting. The below are a sample of items of interest to the firm. Links to the final language will be provided as they are available.
Item 45
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 12-4 (Speed Limits) to add definitions of neighborhood street, downtown street, and urban core arterial street, and to establish a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on neighborhood streets, a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on downtown streets, and a maximum speed limit of 30, 35, or 40 miles per hour on urban core arterial streets.
Action: Approved on Consent
Link to final language: Will be updated when posted.
Item 53
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance establishing a Street Impact Fee and program. (Suggested date: July 30, 2020, Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas).
Action: Approved on Consent
Link to final language: Will be updated when posted.
Item 54
Set a public hearing to receive public comment on the City’s draft Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Federal Action Plan that relates to federal funding opportunities including funding for housing, homelessness assistance, community development, economic development and public services (Suggested date: July 30, 2020, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Action: Approved on Consent
Link to final language: Will be updated when posted.
Item 50
Approve a resolution setting a goal of zero racial disparity in certain metrics under the Safety strategic outcome in Strategic Direction 2023 other racial equity metrics and baseline analyses.
Action: Approved
Link to final language: Will be updated when posted.
Item 52
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-5 (Council Action, Appeals, Terms, and Committees) and City Code Chapter 2-10 (Municipal Court), and creating a Public Safety Committee.
Action: Withdrawn and replaced with item 93 per changes and corrections
Link to final language: Will be updated when posted.
Item 93
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2 relating to City Council committees and the Municipal Court; creating a Public Safety Committee; and declaring an emergency.
Action: Approved
Link to final language: Will be updated when posted.
Item 94
Approve a resolution relating to tenant selection policies and procedures for individuals with prior convictions or evictions.
Action: Approved
Link to final language: Will be updated when posted.
Item 95
Approve a resolution relating to City of Austin policies on police use of force; on police munitions, equipment, and technology; on policing tactics; and on the upcoming cadet class.
Action: Approved as amended
Link to final language: Will be updated when posted.
Item 96
Approve a resolution relating to Council direction for the FY 2020-21 budget and creating reporting requirements for Austin Police Department General Orders.
Action: Approved
Link to final language: Will be updated when posted.
Item 102
Authorize ratification of a contract with United Way of Greater Austin to administer the Childcare Fund grant program to disburse emergency funds to childcare facilitates in need of relief as a result of COVID-19 pandemic in amount not to exceed $120,000 with an option to amend and extend the term and administrative fee should additional grant funds become available to administer.
Action: Approved on Consent
Link to final language: Will be updated when posted.
Item 103
Authorize ratification of a contract with Better Business Bureau to administer the Commercial Loans for Economic Assistance and Recovery (CLEAR) and Austin Nonprofit and Civic Health Organization Relief (ANCHOR) Fund grant program to disburse emergency funds to small businesses and non-profits in need of relief as a result of COVID-19 pandemic in amount not to exceed $1,144.000 with an option to amend and extend the term and administrative fee should additional grant funds become available to administer.
Action: Approved on Consent
Link to final language: Will be updated when posted.
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