Special Called Meeting of the Austin City Council
February 9, 2021
Speaker Registration and Rules for COVID-19 Social Distancing Modifications
20210209, City Council Special Called Meeting - Speaker Registration and Rules
Meeting Agenda
Agenda - Special Called Meeting, 503kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
Minutes - Special Called Meeting, 2.4mb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript: Special Called Meeting, 485kb
Video
Agenda Items - February 9, 2021
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Item 1 - February 9, 2021
Approve an ordinance ordering a special municipal election to be held on a date to be determined to submit to the voters a proposed citizen-initiated charter amendments, certified sufficient on January 26, 2021, regarding changing from a council-manager form of government to a mayor-council form of government that provides for a mayoral veto, creating an additional single member council district, and changing the date of the mayoral election, also regarding changing the voluntary public campaign finance program, and regarding ranked choice voting; providing for the conduct of the special election, including authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the election; and declaring an emergency.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20210209-001, PDF, 33.5mb, posted 3/8/2021
20210209-001, Ordinance: Spanish Version , PDF, 21.3mb, posted 3/9/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210209-001, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 4.1mb, posted 5/10/2021
20210209-001, Affidavit of Publication: Spanish Version , PDF, 3.9mb, posted 5/10/2021
20210209-001, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 499kb, posted 2/8/2021
20210209-001, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 133kb, posted 2/8/2021
20210209-001, Agenda Backup: Memo - Proposed Ballot Language, PDF, 73kb, posted 2/8/2021
20210209-001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 121kb, posted 2/5/2021
20210209-001, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet - Mayor Adler, PDF, 84kb, posted 2/9/2021
20210209-001, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed Amendment - CM Kitchen, PDF, 54kb, posted 2/9/2021
Item 2 - February 9, 2021
Approve an ordinance ordering a special municipal election to be held on a date to be determined to submit to the voters a proposed citizen-initiated charter amendment, certified sufficient on January 26, 2021, regarding the City's participation in binding arbitration with the Austin Firefighters Association; providing for the conduct of the special election, including authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the election; and declaring an emergency.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20210209-002, PDF, 2.7mb, posted 2/25/2021
20210209-002, Ordinance: Spanish Version, PDF, 1.1mb, posted 3/8/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210209-002, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 42kb, posted 2/8/2021
20210209-002, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 133kb, posted 2/8/2021
20210209-002, Agenda Backup: Memo - Proposed Ballot Language, PDF, 73kb, posted 2/8/2021
20210209-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 121kb, posted 2/5/2021
Item 3 - February 9, 2021
Approve an ordinance ordering a special municipal election to be held on May 1, 2021 to submit to the voters a proposed citizen-initiated ordinance, certified sufficient on February 3, 2021, regarding a criminal offense and a penalty for camping in public areas without a permit, certain types of solicitation, and sitting, lying, or sleeping outdoors in certain public areas; providing for the conduct of the special election, including authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the election; and declaring an emergency.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20210209-003, PDF, 4.8mb, posted 4/6/2021
20210209-003, Ordinance: Spanish Version, PDF, 2.6mb, posted 3/3/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210209-003, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 141kb, posted 2/8/2021
20210209-003, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 133kb, posted 2/8/2021
20210209-003, Agenda Backup: Memo - Proposed Ballot Language, PDF, 73kb, posted 2/8/2021
20210209-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 121kb, posted 2/5/2021
Item 4 - February 9, 2021
Adopt a citizen-initiated ordinance, supported by a petition certified sufficient on February 3, 2021, to amend the City Code regarding a criminal offense and a penalty for camping in public areas without a permit, certain types of solicitation, and sitting, lying, or sleeping outdoors in certain public areas.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210209-004, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 111kb, posted 2/8/2021
20210209-004, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 133kb, posted 2/8/2021
20210209-004, Agenda Backup: Memo - Proposed Ballot Language, PDF, 73kb, posted 2/8/2021
20210209-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 120kb, posted 2/5/2021
Item 5 - February 9, 2021
Approve an ordinance ordering a special municipal election to be held on a date to be determined to submit to the voters a proposed charter amendment to allow city council to provide for a director of police oversight who shall be appointed and removed as provided by future ordinance; providing for the conduct of the special election, including authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the election; and declaring an emergency. Council Sponsors: Council Member Gregorio Casar, Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Sabino 'Pio' Renteria, Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20210209-005, PDF, 2.0mb, posted 2/25/2021
20210209-005, Ordinance: Spanish Version, PDF, 841kb, posted 3/3/2021
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210209-005, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 28kb, posted 2/8/2021
20210209-005, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 133kb, posted 2/8/2021
20210209-005, Agenda Backup: Memo - Proposed Ballot Language, PDF, 73kb, posted 2/8/2021
20210209-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126kb, posted 2/5/2021
20210209-005, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed Amendment - CM Casar, PDF, 8kb, posted 2/9/2021
Item 6 - February 9, 2021
Update on Covid-19 related matters.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20210209-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 118kb, posted 2/5/2021
20210209-006, Agenda Late Backup: COVID Update - Presentation, PDF, 3.5mb, posted 2/9/2021
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