Special Called Meeting of the Austin City Council
February 11, 2021

Agenda Items - February 11, 2021

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Item 1 - February 11, 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.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20210211-001, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 499kb, posted 2/8/2021

20210211-001, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 133kb, posted 2/8/2021

20210211-001, Agenda Backup: Memo - Proposed Ballot Language, PDF, 73kb, posted 2/8/2021

20210211-001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 120kb, posted 2/5/2021

Item 2 - February 11, 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.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20210211-002, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 42kb, posted 2/8/2021

20210211-002, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 133kb, posted 2/8/2021

20210211-002, Agenda Backup: Memo - Proposed Ballot Language, PDF, 73kb, posted 2/8/2021

20210211-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 120kb, posted 2/5/2021

Item 3 - February 11, 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.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20210211-003, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 141kb, posted 2/8/2021

20210211-003, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 133kb, posted 2/8/2021

20210211-003, Agenda Backup: Memo - Proposed Ballot Language, PDF, 73kb, posted 2/8/2021

20210211-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 120kb, posted 2/5/2021

Item 4 - February 11, 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

20210211-004, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 111kb, posted 2/8/2021

20210211-004, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 133kb, posted 2/8/2021

20210211-004, Agenda Backup: Memo - Proposed Ballot Language, PDF, 73kb, posted 2/8/2021

20210211-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 120kb, posted 2/5/2021

Item 5 - February 11, 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.