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City says Domain Mall has lived up to agreement; Rodgers disagrees
City Council members learned two important things Thursday about the potential effects of Proposition 2 – the citizen-backed charter amendment to stop the city from making payments to Domain developer Simon Properties. Austin voters will decide whether to enact the…
Uncategorized • By Austin Monitor • Oct 3, 2008
NAACP leader calls for more diversity among Austin firefighters
The leader of the Austin chapter of the NAACP on Tuesday called for the Austin Fire Department to increase the number of African-American firefighters within the department. Joining NAACP President Nelson Linder were some current and former Austin firefighters, who…
Uncategorized • By Austin Monitor • Oct 1, 2008
ZAP rejects medical office zoning for Jollyville Road home
The Zoning and Platting Commission at its last meeting rejected a requested zoning change for a home at 11777 Jollyville Road. The chiropractor who purchased the property earlier this year wants to convert the property into an office for his…
Uncategorized • By Austin Monitor • Sep 30, 2008
Citing Proposition 2, Council approves funds for bond validation suit
The Austin City Council has approved a resolution to hire outside legal help to mitigate the unintended consequences the proposed Stop Domain Subsidies charter amendment might have on the Mueller Airport redevelopments. In addition, city staff will make a presentation…
Uncategorized • By Austin Monitor • Sep 26, 2008
Martinez proposes tougher regulations for tow truck drivers
Austin City Council Member Mike Martinez on Thursday announced plans for an update to the city’s regulations for wrecker drivers. Noting numerous incidents of improper towing, Martinez wants to strengthen the punishment for wrecker drivers or towing companies found to…
Uncategorized • By Austin Monitor • Sep 26, 2008
Despite feelings of some, Garcia not interested in apology from Ott
Although some members of the Hispanic community are seeking an apology from City Manager Marc Ott for allegedly showing disrespect to some of their leaders last month, former Mayor Gus Garcia said Wednesday, “I’m not particularly interested in apologies.” …
Uncategorized • By Austin Monitor • Sep 25, 2008
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Task force studies new rules for downtown events
The Street Closure Task Force is moving closer to drafting a recommendation to the City Council for new rules for holding events downtown. At Monday night’s meeting, members discussed how to define who is affected by street closures and came…
Uncategorized • By Austin Monitor • Sep 24, 2008
Unidos meeting off
Uncategorized • By Austin Monitor • Sep 24, 2008
Neighbors worry cell tower will ruin pastoral lives
Plans by Verizon Communications to construct a cell tower in the Regal Oaks neighborhood in rural Hays County have residents of the area upset over both its planned placement and their apparent inability to do anything about it. The 250-foot…
Uncategorized • By Austin Monitor • Sep 22, 2008
Female firefighter sues AFD for discrimination, retaliation
Just as the city was learning that three female police officers had filed suit alleging discrimination, a woman firefighter has filed suit against the City of Austin claiming discriminatory treatment by the department. Nona Allen is one of a…
Uncategorized • By Austin Monitor • Sep 19, 2008
Hyde Park house recommended for historic zoning against owner’s wishes
Despite objections from the owner, both the Planning Commission and the Historic Landmark Commission are recommending historic zoning for a home in the Hyde Park neighborhood. The home, known as the Bradford-Nohra house, dates back to 1909. Dewey C.…
Uncategorized • By Austin Monitor • Sep 16, 2008
CapMetro subsidiary makes ‘final’ offer to union members
Officials with the company that deals with Capital Metro’s unionized employees say they have made their “best and final” contract offer to the members of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1091. The announcement came after two days of talks last…
