June 7 City Council preview: Possible Austin Energy rate vote, changes to Seaholm project

• Items 7-10: Create possible changes to the redevelopment plan including considering less retail use for the site, apartments over condos, and adding 315 parking spaces to the proposed Seaholm parking garage.

Economic incentives

• Item 40: Create a Council Special Committee on Economic Incentives —made up of Mayor Lee Leffingwell and council members Mike Martinez, Laura Morrison and Kathie Tovo—to hold public meetings and investigate possible uniform contract terms for economic development proposals.

Short-term rentals

• Item 53: Conduct a public hearing regarding the short-term rental of residential units.

2012 Charter Revision Committee recommendations

Place a charter amendment on the November 2012 ballot regarding the following campaign finance item:

• Item 37: Enhance reporting of independent expenditures in city elections.

Pawn Shop regulations:

• Item 39: Change local pawn shop regulations, including extending the holding period before the business is able to sell an item.

The Austin City Council is scheduled to meet at 10 a.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second St. Public hearings are slated to begin at 4 p.m. Those who wish to watch the proceedings may do so on municipal TV cable Channel 6 or online at the city's website. For live updates from Community Impact Newspaper reporters, follow @impactnews_cta on Twitter.