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241. Regular Meeting January 22, 2001 Page 6 signalization, and it is important to keep effective mobility. He stated the downtown signalization is not synchronized together but is timed to keep traffic moving. Mr. Gilley stated due to electrical outages following the ice storm, the signalization became badly out of synch and TXDOT had to reset the signalization. Improvements have been made in the last couple of weeks. Another issue regarding TXDOT signalization is the long cycles at the intersections of Hwy. 80, Hwy. 123 and Aquarena with IH35. Mr. Gilley stated he has discussed with TXDOT a fixed amount of traffic moving through with longer or shorter cycles. Staff will continue to work with TXDOT to try to resolve this. Ms. Hughson stated that the Edwards' study noted the light cycle is too long and feels that the long cycle promotes running through yellow lights. Ms. Hughson stated in addition to a shorter cycle time, mobility can be improved by green arrow lights on all lights in the City where traffic moves in one direction, then the opposite direction, then cross traffic, such as at Bishop and Hunter Road. Currently, those who do not know how the lights work, wait to turn left when they have the right-of-way. The current signage is not enough, and the green arrow lights would be more explicit. Drivers will then know when they can proceed and not hold up traffic. Mr. Cox asked if the City could become the authority to adjust and operate the traffic lights. Mr. Taylor stated it becomes the obligation of cities with a population of 50,000. Mr. Gilley suggested a letter be drafted on behalf of the City Council to resolve the Council's issues and get this before the proper people at TXDOT so that maybe we can attempt to resolve these problems. Mr. Gilley stated in the recent citizen survey, traffic was an issue, and Staff will contact TXDOT to make improvements. Mr. Taylor will research the management of signalization. Mr. Moseley introduced the City Manager's Report. report at this meeting. Mr. Gilley had no Mr. Moseley introduced the City Attorney's Report. report at this meeting. Mr. Taylor had no Mr. Moseley introduced the City Council's Report. (1) Mr. Doiron stated he would like to agendize Mr. VonderLippe's concern regarding the Bond Oversight Committee. He wants to discuss a Council liaison and agendize an action item regarding the replacement of two positions that have resigned. (2) Ms. Hughson asked where we are regarding establishment of the new Transportation Board that Council has discussed in the past. Mr. Taylor stated he would look into the matter. (3) Mr. Doiron stated Mayor Chiu has been appointed to serve on the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Board and the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau. Mr. Moseley introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.071, to seek the City Attorney's advice regarding pending litigation (Lowman Ranch, Ltd. vs. Tanger Properties); Section 551.074, to discuss the duties of a public officer (City Manager). Mr. Doiron moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session at 8:01 p.m. and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.