TickTock: Austin City Council meeting 6.16.2016
Sunday, June 19, 2016 by Michael Kanin
TickTock is the sortable-by-item-number transcript of Austin Monitor publisher Mike Kanin’s Twitter feed from City Council. Click on the item number to scroll to the corresponding tweets.
TickTock for Thursday, June 16, 2016
Participants:
MKanin 352
eraycollins 4
DanKeshet 3
PAONCO 3
austin78753 1
cubbie9000 1
AJ_Bingham 1
JacobDirr 1
AClementsaustin 1
RyanHoliday 1
Thursday, June 16, 2016 9AM
Checking in from #atxcouncil where we are looking at what could be a pretty long day. #atxgov June 16, 2016 09:41 AM
Key items include a finalization of TNC rules, an expedited dev permit process, and, of course, a mobility bond #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 09:43 AM
All Access @austinmonitor readers can get our preview of the meeting here, courtesy @lizpagano: https://t.co/54NoJ8DAu3 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 09:44 AM
"@MKanin Do I understand that the SCW plan (Item 74 I think?) won’t be heard until 4PM or later?"
@DanKeshet no changes and corrections (official) yet. i’ll keep ya posted June 16, 2016 09:58 AM
Thursday, June 16, 2016 10AM
Item 74
"@MKanin Do I understand that the SCW plan (Item 74 I think?) won’t be heard until 4PM or later?"
@DanKeshet looks like there is no official time certain for item 74, the South Central Waterfront vision item #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:06 AM
Item 4
looks like the dark money ordinance (more here: https://t.co/JrvKNh9j3k; item 4) will be postponed to next week #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:09 AM
Item 72
looks like item 72 (sidewalk master plan) will be 6pm or later #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:10 AM
Item 73
and item 73, site development standards for schools, will be at 7pm or later #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:11 AM
also looks like we’ve got a nearly-full dais, and we should get rolling soon #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:12 AM
#atxcouncil is underway June 16, 2016 10:13 AM
pulled: 10 (5pm or later), 25 (2pm or later), 27 (2pm or later) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:15 AM
Item 23
.@GregCasar adds item 23 to the list of pulled items #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:18 AM
Item 30
.@SheriGalloD10 adds item 30 to the list of pulled items #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:18 AM
Item 10
for the record, item 10 is the Hays ESD 9 thing left over from last week. more on that here: https://t.co/euAwBxaMmt #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:20 AM
Item 29
a bit of language confusion on item 29 adds it to the list of pulled things #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:25 AM
Item 29
wait. @GregCasar trying to fix language on item 29, allowing for multiple policy options. and it stays on consent #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:26 AM
now some confusion about whether bond items are ppd. seems they are headed for post 2pm #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:27 AM
.@D5Kitchen adds note that no vote will take place on mobility bond items today #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:28 AM
@SheriGalloD10 taking a minute to explain abstention on women’s shelter from last week; move forced a delay in action #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:30 AM
@SheriGalloD10 repeats from last week: that she is concerned about #atxcouncil tapping too deeply into reserve funds #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:31 AM
@SheriGalloD10 notes CMgr has assured that staff is looking into this. seems she’ll support general fund items today #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:32 AM
@EllenforAustin says she continues to share @SheriGalloD10 concerns about reserves. will abstain on shelter item #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:33 AM
@DonZimmermanATX arguing that approval of Salvation Army contract violates separation of church and state #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:35 AM
that out of the way, #atxcouncil consent agenda passes #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:37 AM
#atxcouncil will do consent zoning next #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:38 AM
36 is consent, 37 is consent 3rd reading, 38 is consent 2nd and 3rd reading #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:39 AM
39 is consent on 2nd and 3rd reading. 40 and 41 will be discussion #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:39 AM
Item 42
item 42 is consent on 2nd and 3rd readings #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:40 AM
Item 43
item 43 is ppd until 8.11 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:40 AM
Item 44
item 44, related to item 43 is also ppd until 8.11 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:41 AM
Item 45
item 45 is ppd until 8.11 meeting #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:41 AM
Item 46
item 46 is ppd until 8.11 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:41 AM
Item 47
item 47 is ready for consent approval of MU on all three readings #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:42 AM
Item 48
item 48, 49 ready for consent on all three readings #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:43 AM
Item 50
item 50 is ready for consent all three #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:43 AM
Item 52
item 52 is pulled #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:44 AM
Item 53
item 53 is an indef ppd #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:44 AM
Item 54
item 54 is w.drawn #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:44 AM
Item 55
item 55 is discussion, as is 56, and 57 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:45 AM
Item 58
item 58 is consent for first reading, back 8.11 for 2nd, 8.18 for 3rd (maybe) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:46 AM
@PoolforAustin on 58: waiting for state action before #atxcouncil does its thing #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:46 AM
Item 59
item 59 is ready for consent MF3 all three readings #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:46 AM
Item 60
item 60 will be a discussion item, per @Oraatx1 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:48 AM
Item 61
item 61 ready for consent, all three #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:48 AM
Item 62
item 62 is ready for consent on first reading only #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:49 AM
Item 63
item 63 is ppd until 8.11 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:49 AM
Item 64
item 64 is ready for consent on all three readings #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:49 AM
Item 65
item 65 is ready for consent on all three readings #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:50 AM
Item 66
item 66 is ready for consent on all three readings #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:50 AM
Item 67
item 67 is ready for consent on all three readings #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:50 AM
Item 61
there are now 5 speakers for item 61. seems that will be pulled. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:55 AM
61 is DMU zoning for 701 Rio Grande #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:56 AM
.@Oraatx1 uses a swath of D9 H-Zoning items to remind colleagues not much in e austin is H. will vote against all today #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:58 AM
with that, #atxcouncil dispatches w consent zoning agenda, moves back to single items #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:59 AM
Thursday, June 16, 2016 11AM
Item 23
first up is item 23. this is the TNC drivers regs item, tho @D5Kitchen notes that this is not just for TNCs #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:00 AM
W.r.t that @d5kitchen statement about not just being for TNC drivers, observe caption here…#atxcouncil #atxgov https://t.co/XDyGIQwDNO June 16, 2016 11:01 AM
@D5Kitchen casts 23 as an effort to sync driver requirements #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:02 AM
@DonZimmermanATX argues that TNC, taxi models are diffn’t. argues this is why it took so long to get back to #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:03 AM
@DonZimmermanATX will abstain. “we probably shouldn’t be in this business” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:03 AM
@GregCasar offers amendment: changes language to say that applicants *may* be dq’ed for certain offenses #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:04 AM
@GregCasar amend also lays out criteria that would be weighed to determine whether drivers would be dq’ed #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:05 AM
@GregCasar pitches amendment as an attempt to line TNC, driver regs up with fair chance hiring ord already passed by #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:05 AM
@GregCasar: staff should “take in all mitigating information”; “we want to be give folks a shot at employment” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:06 AM
@D5Kitchen doesn’t like @GregCasar amend; calls it too broad, suggests discretion here isn’t appropriate for staff #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:07 AM
@D5Kitchen worries that @GregCasar language could open door to discretion on murder, sexual assault #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:08 AM
@GregCasar argues amend wouldn’t bring on hiring of extreme offenders. casts as attempt to bring some discretion #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:10 AM
@DGarzaforD2 argues that tho she supports fair chance, “some jobs” shouldn’t be open to offenders. #atxcouncil #atxgov won’t support June 16, 2016 11:11 AM
@MayorAdler will vote against. seems @GregCasar amend will not pass #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:12 AM
and it does. yeas: @GregCasar @d3forpio #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:12 AM
nays: 9 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:12 AM
23, driver regs pass. yeas: 10 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:18 AM
abstain: @DonZimmermanATX #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:19 AM
Item 30
#atxcouncil moves to item 30. 30 is the affordable housing trust fund item #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:19 AM
this is from MPT @kathietovo. would send 100% of prop tax $s for new properties in desired dev zone to AHTF #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:21 AM
MPT @kathietovo: trust fund dollars have some use flexibility w.r.t support of affordable housing efforts #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:22 AM
@DonZimmermanATX worries that cost of MPT @kathietovo move makes it “impossible” to determine longterm #atxgov fiscal impact #atxcouncil June 16, 2016 11:23 AM
#atxgov staff: “many thousands of properties” in DDZ, hard to predict $$ impact in out years; $350k for next year #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:25 AM
#StuartHarryHersh up: crafted policies in place now. argues $s from projects including seaholm, mueller don’t go to AHTF #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:29 AM
@SheriGalloD10 asks staff whether any other municipalities have gone this route. staff: not that i know of #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:32 AM
@SheriGalloD10 argues that the $350k negative budget number associated w this is for vacant, undeveloped land #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:32 AM
@SheriGalloD10 turns to Grove (included w AHTF item). argues #atxgov gen fund would lose out on significant prop tax $s here. #atxcouncil June 16, 2016 11:33 AM
@SheriGalloD10 : “really concerned about the president this sets”; “grab of property taxes” is significant #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:35 AM
@PoolforAustin supports @kathietovo: item “points to predictable” revenue; Pilot Knob mess wouldn’t have happened w it #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:37 AM
@GregCasar also supports: Seattle housing budget $52m; looking for $300m in housing bonds. “we need to do a lot more” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:38 AM
should also note that MPT @kathietovo argues funds could be redistributed anywhere, annually at budget time #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:38 AM
30 passes. yeas: 8 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:41 AM
nays: @SheriGalloD10 @DonZimmermanATX @EllenforAustin #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:41 AM
Item 33
#atxcouncil moves along to item 33. 33 is a res that asks CMgr to look at Jain Lane to 2017 CIP #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:42 AM
In CodeNEXT news, now-former #atxgov employee Matt Lewis has resigned… https://t.co/poih0Kcr4o June 16, 2016 11:44 AM
there are 13 speakers on Jain Lane item. #atxcouncil is moving thru list, tho passage seems very likely #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 11:46 AM
Thursday, June 16, 2016 12PM
#atxcouncil will now pause on Jain Lane, despite imminent approval, so that CMs can make statements before passage. #atxgov June 16, 2016 12:08 PM
and, with that, we head to #citcom and lunch #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 12:09 PM
Yr @austinmonitor has yet to make our lunch escape; same w #atxcouncil, which is trying to take up a few items before breaking #atxgov June 16, 2016 12:49 PM
Right now, they’re still trying to figure out the Jain Lane issue, which still seems likely to pass #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 12:50 PM
And 33 does pass. Yeas: 11 (unanimous) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 12:51 PM
#atxcouncil now hearing a couple of added consent zoning items. 57 and 61 #atxgov June 16, 2016 12:51 PM
Item 52
#atxcouncil moves along to item 52. 52 is the champions tract. @SheriGalloD10 wants to get this done before lunch #atxgov #14speakers June 16, 2016 12:56 PM
@SheriGalloD10 moves to ppd for a week. Speakers will speak to ppd #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 12:58 PM
Thursday, June 16, 2016 1PM
For those waiting on the mobility bond discussion: https://t.co/ZCcKF8rFoq #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 01:00 PM
Neighbor pushing for delay to allow neighborhood association to participate in meetings #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 01:07 PM
@SheriGalloD10 offers up delay until August #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 01:07 PM
Dev rep Richard Suttle argues that dev needs some indication from #atxcouncil about whether prop can advance #atxgov June 16, 2016 01:08 PM
Suttle adds that neighbor is never in town #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 01:10 PM
@MayorAdler wonders what indication dev might get. Still, he’s ok w first reading 6.23. “It’s not a sign of disrespect” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 01:11 PM
Neighbor, who is organizer here, says he is an ER doc who works out of state #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 01:13 PM
Neighbor claims lack of clarity about how things work. “If we’re not part of the process it’s like a punch in the gut” #atxgov #atxcouncil June 16, 2016 01:14 PM
@MayorAdler urges neighbor to “listen to the debate”; notes that things can change after 1st reading #atxcouncil @atxgov June 16, 2016 01:15 PM
On hearing @MayorAdler remarks, neighbor offers: “than why even have a first reading” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 01:16 PM
@SheriGalloD10 wonders: how do you handle a case w multiple NHAs looking for ppd? Staff: typically 1 per side #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 01:19 PM
@SheriGalloD10 moves for 1st reading on 6.23, 2&3 on 8.12 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 01:21 PM
That passes. Yeas: 11 (unanimous) #atxcouncil #atxgoc June 16, 2016 01:21 PM
Hearing will remain open for 8.11 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 01:22 PM
NOW #atxcouncil breaks for lunch. They’ll be back at 2:15. #atxgov June 16, 2016 01:22 PM
Thursday, June 16, 2016 2PM
Item 35
Oops. #atxcouncil is back. First up is item 35, @d3forpio and @GregCasar package of fair housing items #atxgov June 16, 2016 02:42 PM
@donzimmermanatx will vote against fair housing package. Calls it an institutionalization of housing segregation #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 02:50 PM
First resolved clause in 35 passes. Yeas: 9 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 02:52 PM
Nays: @DonZimmermanATX #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 02:52 PM
Abstain: @EllenforAustin #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 02:53 PM
Checked out for a minute there. #atxcouncil looking at real estate values and afforability #atxgov that passes yeas: 10 June 16, 2016 02:59 PM
Thursday, June 16, 2016 3PM
Nay: @DonZimmermanATX #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 03:00 PM
@DonZimmermanATX now arguing w @MayorAdler and city legal, suggesting that some of what #atxcouncil is trying to do is outlawed by lege June 16, 2016 03:01 PM
@DonZimmermanATX finds no takers. @MayorAdler: “you look confused Mr Zimmerman, can I help with something?” We move on #atxgov #atxcouncil June 16, 2016 03:03 PM
@SheriGalloD10 wants to be sure that #atxgov wont overlook own needs when looking for AH propertirs #atxcouncil June 16, 2016 03:10 PM
#atxcouncil takes discussion of potential AH properties to a larger one over how to use #atxgov buildings June 16, 2016 03:15 PM
Next clause: look for integration opps in “high opportunity” areas; says @GregCasar, create more income-restricted units #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 03:27 PM
Operatively, this could look like more allowance for ADUs, that sort of thing #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 03:28 PM
@PoolforAustin doesnt get the economics here. Argues that folks in question couldnt afford to build ADUs #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 03:31 PM
Counter to @poolforaustin is that other organizations could step in, build small units if dirt is there #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 03:31 PM
@d3forpio says that he built his w his own hands. Cost less than $70k; monthly payments over 15 year loan are $640 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 03:31 PM
MPT @kathietovo continues to push for a stop-short of initiation of code amendments as part of measure today #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 03:32 PM
Other members seem open to idea to adding some kind of stop along MPT @kathietovo suggestion #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 03:35 PM
"Perhaps you could assign someone to write about those last four tweets. I don’t get it. @MKanin @kathietovo"
@eraycollins unfortunately, i dont assign anyone to do anything but id bet that we have a story about this June 16, 2016 03:35 PM
"So, I should be tweeting to @lizpagano? @MKanin"
@eraycollins about that sort of thing? Yes June 16, 2016 03:38 PM
"@eraycollins about that sort of thing? Yes"
@eraycollins but, to be more clear: MPT doesnt want staff to go off and het started making code edits before #atxcouncil weighs in #atxgov June 16, 2016 03:39 PM
@DGarzaforD2 notes that code amendments do come back to #atxcouncil as part of process #atxgov June 16, 2016 03:40 PM
@Oraatx1 wants to punt all of it to CodeNEXT. #atxcouncil #atxgov #addingtothepile June 16, 2016 03:41 PM
That be it resolved clause passed. Yeas 9. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 03:50 PM
#atxcouncil now on to last clause of fair housing item. This would look at impact of restrictive covenants #atxgov June 16, 2016 03:51 PM
@DonZimmermanATX again raises legal spectres. Will vote no #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 03:52 PM
@d5kitchen to @DonZimmermanATX: im not reading this as #atxgov doing anything illegal #atxcouncil June 16, 2016 03:53 PM
Put another way: #atxcouncil pegal counsel would probably not bring forward something that contradicts state law. June 16, 2016 03:53 PM
@GregCasar adds that recent SCOTUS fair housing decision opens the door #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 03:54 PM
Final BRR clause passes. Yeas: 8 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 03:55 PM
Nay: @DonZimmermanATX #atxgov #atxcouncil June 16, 2016 03:55 PM
Abstain: @SheriGalloD10 @EllenforAustin #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 03:55 PM
We return to pick up an earlier BRR; that one about facilities #atxgov would explore for possible housing #atxcouncil June 16, 2016 03:56 PM
That BRR passes. Yeas: 10 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 03:58 PM
Abstain: @DonZimmermanATX #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 03:58 PM
Thursday, June 16, 2016 4PM
Item 25
#atxcouncil moves along to item 25. 25 is from @SheriGalloD10; would look at merging code and development services dept #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 04:00 PM
MPT @kathietovo notes that code dept is currently under review, wonders whether merger will be examined #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 04:04 PM
@SheriGalloD10 suggests her effort is not redundant; argues that it expands discussion already under way #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 04:04 PM
Citcom on @SheriGalloD10 code merger item is a parade of folks who really dont like #atxgov code dept #atxcouncil June 16, 2016 04:20 PM
RT @McRahm: @MKanin @SheriGalloD10 not surprising: Code Dept is the only citizen-facing dept without real citizen oversight commission. #a… June 16, 2016 04:23 PM
RT @austin78753: @McRahm @MKanin @SheriGalloD10 Also Health and Human Services. June 16, 2016 04:32 PM
Citcom ends. Vote on examining code merger w dev services companies coming #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 04:33 PM
Passes. Yeas: 10 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 04:33 PM
Off the dais: @EllenforAustin #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 04:33 PM
Item 74
#atxcouncil moves along to item 74. 74 is the South Central Waterfront vision framework #atxgov June 16, 2016 04:34 PM
Staff: “plan lays out a path forward…create a great urban accessible green district” #atxgov #atxcouncil #welpthathitallthebuzzwords June 16, 2016 04:37 PM
Staff: plan would double density, double tax rev; could eventually triple density, 6x tax revs #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 04:38 PM
#atxcouncil closes public hearing on SWC vision. #atxgov June 16, 2016 04:47 PM
#atxcouncil moves along to discussion. @DGarzaforD2 amend that would set a target of 20% affordable housing #atxgov June 16, 2016 04:57 PM
Thursday, June 16, 2016 5PM
For those interested in the details on this SWC vision plan, they are here: https://t.co/X0PSlvQ5km #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:03 PM
@DGarzaforD2 20% amend passes. Yeas: 8 June 16, 2016 05:07 PM
Plan passes yeas: 9 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:07 PM
Abstain: @DonZimmermanATX #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:08 PM
Recused: @SheriGalloD10 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:08 PM
Hays County ESD item (10) is next #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:09 PM
State rep Jason Isaac (former @EllenforAustin boss) up now. Has concerns about Hays ESDs generally, it seems #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:12 PM
Isaac: Hays currently considering a county-wide ESD. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:13 PM
Concern here is apparently tax burden of multiple districts #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:13 PM
Issac: “we live in a republic”; calls on #atxcouncil to make call that would back #atxgov residents out of ESD June 16, 2016 05:14 PM
Isaac, prompted by @DonZimmermanATX, casts this as preventing added tax burden #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:15 PM
Issac pushing #atxcouncil to kill item; @PoolforAustin wonders who will provide service w.out it. Issac: service will continue as is #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:21 PM
@PoolforAustin takes an opportunity to go after Issac on (i think) unfunded mandates, state passing tax burden to munis #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:22 PM
@PoolforAustin angles toward fact that a denial at #atxcouncil would deny #atxgov etj residents ability to vote in ESD election. June 16, 2016 05:24 PM
RT @PointAustin: Rare implicitly partisan exchange at Council btw Isaac and Pool over Hays Cty ESD Item — #atxcouncil https://t.co/02Nbe2j… June 16, 2016 05:25 PM
CX on that @PoolforAustin exchange w rep Issac; more about AISD issues than unfunded mandates #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:27 PM
But still…#atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:27 PM
#travco EMS union head up now. Uses opportunity to argue against ESDs in general. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:31 PM
@MayorAdler wants to know what 60 people in 5 acre parcel want to have happen. No answer there #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:34 PM
CMs also trying to figure out what staff might like them to do. Probably not going to get much joy there, either #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:35 PM
@PoolforAustin continues to frame issue as simple one: that res is about allowing residents to vote on ESD #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:38 PM
@EllenforAustin echoes Rep Issac statement; that an #atxcouncil scuttle kills the whole election #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:39 PM
@DGarzaforD2 picks up on a July 31 date in letter re: ESD. Wonders why the rush? #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:40 PM
#atxgov legal: #atxcouncil had 60 days from date of request receipt, which seems to render July 31 date erroneous June 16, 2016 05:41 PM
@DGarzaforD2 wants to know what Hays County did here, seems inclined to take Hays lead #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:42 PM
@EllenforAustin argues that #atxgov has say via the five acre parcel in ETJ #atxcouncil June 16, 2016 05:43 PM
Lots of uncertainty on the dais about this one. @GregCasar sums it: surprised that #atxcouncil doesnt have “real clear guidance” #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:45 PM
And #atxcouncil tables Hays ESD item #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:47 PM
Post-table: “we never heard from those 60 people” –@MayorAdler #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:48 PM
Item 40
#atxcouncil moves along to Item 40, WhichCraft item #atxgov no mention of Satanism…yet June 16, 2016 05:49 PM
Sounds like maybe there is some kind of compromise here? #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:52 PM
@MayorAdler asks dev rep Dave Anderson whether this is a “path forward” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:53 PM
Anderson: owner still has some concern over TABC permit; feels #atxgov made mistake w zoning map; but says “a path forward” #atxcouncil June 16, 2016 05:55 PM
@MayorAdler wonders if owner could come back if TABC says no; @D5Kitchen seems to think so #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:56 PM
And with that, 40 passes. Yeas: 10 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:56 PM
Off the dais @EllenforAustin #atxgov #atxcouncil June 16, 2016 05:57 PM
With that, #atxcouncil moves along to mobility bond discussion @atxgov June 16, 2016 05:57 PM
@MayorAdler notes no vote today; offers speakers (25) chance to speak either today or next week #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:58 PM
@d5kitchen goes first #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 05:59 PM
Thursday, June 16, 2016 6PM
Reminder: here’s @cubbie9000 on what’s going on…https://t.co/QK5sop3mnq #atxgov #atxcouncil June 16, 2016 06:00 PM
@d5kitchen argues that her proposal ($300m) leaves room for other spending, pauses ahead of potential major 2018 bond #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 06:01 PM
@GregCasar now lays out his + @PoolforAustin proposal. “We have limited dollars, but we have to take bold approach” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 06:02 PM
@GregCasar / @PoolforAustin proposal has bikes/sidewalks leaves no specific mention of rail #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 06:05 PM
@PoolforAustin “not at the $720m point”; doesnt want a tax increase now #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 06:06 PM
@D5Kitchen suggests that bond should help all corners of the #atxgov, but need to balance w capacity, other needs #atxcouncil June 16, 2016 06:09 PM
Other needs for @D5Kitchen could include rail #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 06:09 PM
@MayorAdler mentions @austinmonitor poll numbers on transportation. More on that here: https://t.co/MdKkSAJR8K #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 06:11 PM
@MayorAdler noting need for action now. Connects w @KirkPWatson proposal for 35: #atxgov has to step up, lead #atxcouncil June 16, 2016 06:12 PM
RT @PointAustin: .@MayorAdler laying out argument for his $720M bond proposal: “act in a meaningful & substantial way” #atxcouncil https://… June 16, 2016 06:14 PM
@MayorAdler argues that #atxgov has to take big action on corridors lest delays mount #atxcouncil June 16, 2016 06:16 PM
@MayorAdler: corridor plan ($720m bond proposal) citizen-driven, grassroots, again says #atxgov needs to pull plans off shelves #atxcouncil June 16, 2016 06:17 PM
And, again, @MayorAdler says plan doesnt take away road right of way #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 06:18 PM
@MayorAdler adds that density along corridors in $720m plan could lead to more public transit #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 06:19 PM
"Am I correct, @MKanin, that there was no poll question regardign what #atx is willing to pay for mobility bonds? @MayorAdler @austinmonitor"
@eraycollins @MayorAdler @austinmonitor we did not ask that question June 16, 2016 06:21 PM
@MayorAdler pivots back to consensus, leaving an out for something not all his #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 06:22 PM
@MayorAdler believes MSA needs rail, but doesnt believe #atxgov can do that “this june” #atxcouncil June 16, 2016 06:24 PM
@eraycollins appears someone may be asking your question…#atxcouncil #atxgov https://t.co/7levOvTgEp June 16, 2016 06:28 PM
@MayorAdler into the pitch for higher taxes associated w bond: tax hike less expensive than costs of sitting in traffic #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 06:29 PM
To be clear: tax hike there-referenced was $400 annually on $2m #atxgov home #atxcouncil; less expensive homesteads would nsee smaller hike June 16, 2016 06:30 PM
(Meanwhile, #atxcouncil chambers filling w charter school students set for item on dev regs for schools) #atxgov June 16, 2016 06:32 PM
@MayorAdler: “we have a congestion, traffic, mobility crisis because we have chosen not to fix it” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 06:34 PM
@MayorAdler also notes need for haste, seems eager to wrap this up #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 06:35 PM
@MayorAdler: if we can’t go big, we need to spend a year building consensus. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 06:35 PM
Reminder: no vote tonight. @MayorAdler pushing for that next week #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 06:37 PM
@D5Kitchen to @MayorAdler: nobody here doesnt want to “go big” $300m is big #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 06:37 PM
Picture here: @MayorAdler believes there is support for $720m, his colleagues: maybe not so much #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 06:38 PM
@donzimmermanatx pitches dividing among #atxcouncil districts, not unlike 1/4-cent funds #atxgov June 16, 2016 06:47 PM
@SheriGalloD10 says $300m is a good start. Might be willing to go higher. Wants density issues addressed #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 06:48 PM
".@MKanin @MayorAdler For instance, it took 3 cars for 4 people to go dinner tonight dtown. Because @Uber is gone. Great work Mayor!"
@RyanHoliday @MayorAdler did you try any of the other options? Hearing mixed reviews but havent tried myself June 16, 2016 06:50 PM
We’re into citcom on the bond. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 06:52 PM
RT @RyanHoliday: @MKanin my parents are in from out of town. They are not gonna use some experimental service. Just not realistic June 16, 2016 06:56 PM
@SherylColeATX up now. Former CM, MPT. Here to “share a few lessons” w #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 06:58 PM
Should also note that @SherylColeATX is on @cotmf board, parent of @austinmonitor June 16, 2016 06:59 PM
RT @eraycollins: Fasten and Fare are getting great reviews on Nextdoor. @RyanHoliday @MKanin June 16, 2016 06:59 PM
RT @JacobDirr: @RyanHoliday @MKanin @fasten works just fine fyi June 16, 2016 06:59 PM
Thursday, June 16, 2016 7PM
@SherylColeATX notes unanimous votes from past #atxcouncil; that work takes time; that no one expects a plan to sit on a shelf #atxgov June 16, 2016 07:00 PM
@SherylColeATX also commends #atxcouncil for taking on transportation #atxgov June 16, 2016 07:01 PM
Bike advocate takes plans on shelves opp to note promise of bike/sidewalk plans (@MayorAdler prop not heavy there) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 07:04 PM
RT @JacobDirr: .@RyanHoliday @MKanin worth noting that all the new TNCs operating are legit enterprises. It’s not just Russian dude in a Fo… June 16, 2016 07:04 PM
".@RyanHoliday @MKanin worth noting that all the new TNCs operating are legit enterprises. It’s not just Russian dude in a Ford Aerostar."
@JacobDirr but oh how exciting that would be… June 16, 2016 07:04 PM
RT @RyanHoliday: @JacobDirr @MKanin @fasten ‘Works just fine’ is quite a pitch for a ‘smart city’! June 16, 2016 07:04 PM
"@MKanin who opposed “plans on shelves”?"
@DanKeshet it would take way more than 140 to respond to that. But inertia played a role too June 16, 2016 07:06 PM
RT @eraycollins: .@MayorAdler’s shortchanges bicycles and pedestrians. My present interest is sidewalks, but commuted downtown by bike for… June 16, 2016 07:08 PM
@MayorAdler takes a minute to note that sides on charter school issue are okay for 30 mins a side #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 07:09 PM
Meanwhile, 7 speakers left on mobility bond #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 07:10 PM
Hey folks! Keep Kanin Live Tweeting campaign’ll be back in earnest in Aug. but, if mood should strike before then…https://t.co/dvCjzO1Scz June 16, 2016 07:13 PM
Carmen Llanes-Pulido up. Hearing from 78744 residents that sidewalks, and thus ped safety are key conerns #atxgov #atxcouncil June 16, 2016 07:17 PM
Llanes-Pulido suggests that most #atxgov construction workers live in ’44 #atxcouncil June 16, 2016 07:19 PM
Citcom on bond issue ends. Back to dais. @Oraatx1 disappointed that 969 was removed from plan #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 07:21 PM
@Oraatx1 notes suburbanization of poverty; lack of transpo options in far-flung regions #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 07:22 PM
@Oraatx1: D1 needs infrastructure, upset that it isnt in any proposal other than $720m #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 07:23 PM
@Oraatx1 also worries that people in D1 are “bond fatigued” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 07:24 PM
@Oraatx1 returns to 969. “I’m offended” colleagues would remove a “whole corridor” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 07:25 PM
ACM notes that big bonds might provide a challenge for staff; never had that size of an effort to deal with #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 07:27 PM
ACM: CMgr Ott sees “needs everywhere” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 07:28 PM
ACM: “the most money you can give us” we could use #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 07:29 PM
RT @cbriancpa: Yep, our prob is prior councils chose not to fix it. Don’t make that mistake again! #atxtraffic #atxcouncil #atxgov https://… June 16, 2016 07:31 PM
A $720m bond could take 12 years to complete #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 07:31 PM
@DonZimmermanATX uses @Oraatx1 “pain” to return to idea that dollars should be left to D reps to divide #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 07:34 PM
RT @cubbie9000: .@MayorAdler @PoolforAustin @GregCasar @kathietovo @DGarzaforD2 @CM_Renteria @D5Kitchen @SheriGalloD10, please read: https:… June 16, 2016 07:36 PM
@DGarzaforD2 expresses concern about “a package this big that doesnt include affordable housing” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 07:37 PM
@DGarzaforD2: “this is not going to fix traffic all that much, or congestion” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 07:39 PM
@GregCasar on why go big this year: “get this part off the table” so we can do the next thing #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 07:40 PM
Seems consensus from dais, mgmt: we need to do something. We’ll see what that something is, and whether #atxgov votes for it #atxcouncil June 16, 2016 07:43 PM
"#Evergreen https://t.co/RvgPPmYBfR"
@PAONCO truth June 16, 2016 07:46 PM
RT @austinmonitor: @DGarzaforD2 wants to hear argument for “maxing out bond capacity in a year we don’t normally propose bonds” #atxgov #at… June 16, 2016 07:46 PM
"@PAONCO truth"
@PAONCO tho i will say that mgmt isnt normally vocal about “do something” June 16, 2016 07:47 PM
@PoolforAustin also worries about other #atxgov needs, says she’s looking for middle ground (here, her proposal) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 07:49 PM
@PoolforAustin notes @GregCasar call for +$720m in transpo; @MayorAdler gets in: “i’m with you greg” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 07:50 PM
"@MKanin Interesting observation…recognition that the problem is that bad? At limits to make impact at staff level? I really don’t know."
@PAONCO seemed more the former to me… June 16, 2016 07:52 PM
RT @PAONCO: @MKanin Interesting observation…recognition that the problem is that bad? At limits to make impact at staff level? I really d… June 16, 2016 07:52 PM
"@MKanin @ATXRail So, 2 p.m. certain for the Mobility Bond discussion?"
@AClementsaustin @ATXRail as yall know, time certains are rarely that June 16, 2016 07:55 PM
@Oraatx1 raises Green Line. Notes thats not an option w these props, but is priority for her #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 07:56 PM
As #atxcouncil continues bond discussion, seems at least some of the school kids are filtering out #atxgov June 16, 2016 07:58 PM
Psst…the @austinmonitor will have more on this tomorrow… https://t.co/FDaroVhWy6 June 16, 2016 07:58 PM
Thursday, June 16, 2016 8PM
@EllenforAustin looks at numbers here, suggests they fall somewhere btwn “huge” and “ginormous” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 08:00 PM
@EllenforAustin underscores what she considers huge need: road infrastructure #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 08:03 PM
@D5Kitchen turns an eye toward ’18; potential $200m capacity as not enough get things done. she suggests: tax increase #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 08:04 PM
@D5Kitchen seems open to going above $300m, wants all regions covered, wants to preserve 2018 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 08:05 PM
"@MKanin, it’s pizza time!"
@AJ_Bingham ah! June 16, 2016 08:07 PM
RT @AJ_Bingham: @MKanin, it’s pizza time! June 16, 2016 08:07 PM
quick math notes here: median home tax impact here is roughly $5/month #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 08:10 PM
#atxcouncil descends into repeated uses of the word ginormous. #atxgov June 16, 2016 08:11 PM
@MayorAdler seems he’s into the wrap-up. repeats that the transpo troubles are because we’ve chosen not to do anything #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 08:12 PM
@MayorAdler casts this all as “a moment in time” when plan, needs align #atxgov June 16, 2016 08:13 PM
and with that, #atxcouncil moves along (sans dinner) to the charter school item #atxgov June 16, 2016 08:15 PM
OH WAIT! we’ve got Hays County EMS folks in the room. we’re gonna try and dispatch with number 10 real fast #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 08:15 PM
staff seems ready to give a recommendation on 10. (Hays EMS) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 08:17 PM
legal says that if #atxcouncil declines here, ETJ could petition #Atxgov for EMS services June 16, 2016 08:21 PM
staff recommendation: say yes to 10. no annex plans for 15-20 years plus facts on the ground #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 08:23 PM
@DonZimmermanATX would rather ask residents if they’d like to be released from EJT #atxcouncil #Atxgov June 16, 2016 08:24 PM
Hays ESD reps here now. @PoolforAustin asks about how exactly the petition here works #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 08:25 PM
200-300 sigs on petition. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 08:26 PM
@EllenforAustin looking for more details on process behind ESD election. getting a very legal answer from #atxgov legal #atxcouncil June 16, 2016 08:27 PM
"@MKanin Oh man, they should totally petition our ass."
@austin78753 i s’pose we did get an answer to that question, huh… June 16, 2016 08:28 PM
@MayorAdler in touch w #HaysCo Comm Will Conley. Conley: Hays trying to clean up boundaries; sees res as technicality wants #atxcouncil pass June 16, 2016 08:30 PM
@DonZimmermanATX sees passage coming. reiterates call for folks in ETJ to vote to leave ETJ. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 08:32 PM
@EllenforAustin asks why Creedmoor did not consent to ESD 9. City legal: dunno #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 08:33 PM
Hays ESD rep: Creedmoor opted out because prop was a single-owner who didn’t want to be included #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 08:34 PM
and 10 passes. yeas: 7 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 08:35 PM
off the dais: @SheriGalloD10 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 08:35 PM
abstain: @Oraatx1 & @DonZimmermanATX #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 08:35 PM
nay: @EllenforAustin #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 08:35 PM
(passes by a hair) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 08:36 PM
Item 73
#atxcouncil now moves along to item 73. this is the charter school thingy. more on it here: https://t.co/7aq8VAQQ2D June 16, 2016 08:37 PM
a big issue here is impervious cover and whether charter schools can be allowed to exceed limits #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 08:46 PM
Thursday, June 16, 2016 9PM
speakers conclude on 73. @Oraatx1 moves adoption of staff recommendation. MPT @kathietovo seconds #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 09:51 PM
@MayorAdler: why don’t we mandate all schools abide by base zoning? #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 09:53 PM
staff: #atxcouncil could consider that, but we were charged w mirroring SDs’ regs #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 09:54 PM
@MayorAdler trying to not put his thumb on scale: what how do private comply staff: whatever is more restrictive #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 09:56 PM
@MayorAdler: wants uniformity w.r.t. regs #atxcouncil #atxgov. staff: we could do that but SDs’ agreement trumps charter June 16, 2016 09:57 PM
@MayorAdler June 16, 2016 09:58 PM
@MayorAdler doesn’t want to drive school construction in neighborhoods, also wants to make it all fair #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 09:59 PM
Thursday, June 16, 2016 10PM
@D5Kitchen also wants to figure out why #atxgov can’t force zoning compliance for schools #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:00 PM
@PoolforAustin’s take: school districts established in #atxgov, charters aren’t so they are building in NHs #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:01 PM
MPT @kathietovo uncomfortable with “whole new direction”; adding new stuff tonight #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:04 PM
that’s in reference to idea of leveling playing field for all schools #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:04 PM
@MayorAdler doesn’t understand why private schools are treated differently here #atxcouncil #atxgov this leads to a ton more ?s June 16, 2016 10:05 PM
@MayorAdler offers a possible first-reading passage, with more work to come #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:06 PM
meantime, ACA Brent Lloyd giving a quick primer on zoning relationship btwn SDs and #atxgov #ATxcouncil June 16, 2016 10:06 PM
short version: SDs agreement w #atxgov predates charter explosion. charters also exempt from dev regs. #atxcouncil dealing w fallout #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:08 PM
legal: planning commission rec attempts to level field; staff agrees #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:09 PM
still, @MayorAdler has concerns. wants to contemplate full range of implications, options. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:09 PM
specifically now, @MayorAdler suggests allowance of all schools to use zoning regs on site #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:10 PM
RT @slyarak: Because most of them are zoned SF-3. https://t.co/Nr1uwPMNS0 June 16, 2016 10:10 PM
meantime, staff notes that #atxgov treats private schools “very differently” than public. not contemplated here #atxcouncil June 16, 2016 10:12 PM
@MayorAdler: how do we do impervious cover w private schools? #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:13 PM
staff: residential would be residential (45%); commercial, commercial #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:13 PM
@DonZimmermanATX moves for first reading only. if it passes, it would be back next week #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:14 PM
@D5Kitchen wants specific questions answered if that happens; doesn’t want work undone #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:15 PM
MPT @kathietovo suggests that #atxcouncil pass on third reading, but continue “to wrestle” with issue #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:15 PM
@MayorAdler how bout we pass everything on third reading aside from impervious cover stuff #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:17 PM
legal: could present issues w permitting in the meantime #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:17 PM
staff: impervious cover is critical component of ordinance #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:18 PM
@GregCasar: seems we’re really close. favors slight delay to bring it home #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:19 PM
@DGarzaforD2 worries that #atxcouncil could open a loophole. that restrictions only apply to “greenfield sites.” staff confirms #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:22 PM
@DGarzaforD2 also backs 1st reading only approval #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:23 PM
@DGarzaforD2 echoes mayor’s question. @Oraatx1 also supports 1st reading. seems that’s the way we’re headed #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:24 PM
staff trying to home in on what #atxcouncil is looking for. @MayorAdler: impervious cover. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:26 PM
"I think @mkanin’s fingers have frozen, @cubbie9000, or perhaps cramped. How about yours?"
@eraycollins @cubbie9000 it actually warmed up in here after an @Oraatx1 request June 16, 2016 10:27 PM
@PoolforAustin reminds that impervious cover in SOS are different. adds if open up private iss, new stakeholder process #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:30 PM
73 passes on first reading only. will be back next week for impervious cover #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:31 PM
yeas: 10 #atxcouncil #atxgov off the dais: @SheriGalloD10 June 16, 2016 10:32 PM
Item 60
#atxcouncil ppds item 60 #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:32 PM
oh wait, they haven’t officially ppd 60 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:33 PM
"@MKanin @eraycollins @Oraatx1 Was that a different request than the one she made earlier this afternoon?"
@cubbie9000 @eraycollins @Oraatx1 nope. i imagine this is formalizing it #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:35 PM
with that, my day is over. thanks for following along. see ya next week! #atxcouncil #atxgov June 16, 2016 10:38 PM
Thursday, June 16, 2016 11PM
"And at 10:45 p.m. @ndhapple sits alone on media row as the indomitable @MKanin has given up the ghost. #atxcouncil https://t.co/fwkpK4YH6g"
@PAONCO @ndhapple i really needed food. Lack of a dinner break sunk me June 16, 2016 11:05 PM
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