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8 Regular Meeting March 24, 1986 Page 5 Mr. Guerra moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading, and Mr. Farr seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, REPEALING SECTIONS 2-73 (d) (1) and (2) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, ADOPTING NEW SECTIONS 2-73 (d)(1) and (2) OF THE SAN MARCOS CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE FOR PRO SE REPRESENTATION OF COUNCIL MEM- BERS IN MUNICIPAL COURT, PROVIDING FOR A SPECIAL JUDGE, PROVIDING FOR PRO SE REPRESENTATION OF OTHERS BY ALL CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES; AND, DECLARING AN EF- FECTIVE DATE. Mayor Craddock moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading, and Mr. Coddington seconded the motion. Mr. Coddington suggested that the Charter and supporting Ordinances be reveiwed thoroughly, so City Council Members and Staff Member I s rights not be abridged. The Council then voted unanimously to approve the Ordinance on first reading. Mayor Craddock moved for approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, REPEALING PRESENT SECTION 4-1.3.a OF ARTICLE IV OF APPENDIX B, THE SAN MARCOS SIGN ORDINANCE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFOR A NEW SECTION 4-1.3.a; AND, DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Farr moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading, and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE SAN MARCOS CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REPEALING THE CURRENT SECTION 21-39 (COMPENSATION); ADDING A NEW SECTION 21-39 WHICH PROVIDES FOR NEW RATES FOR SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Brown moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Farr seconded the motion. Mr. Hankins stated that this Ordinance was a reduction in fees. He said that businesses could not afford to pay the high administrative costs, and were finding other means for special services duties. Mr. Brown pointed out that some businesses might not have enough time to allow for 14 days in advance. Mr. Hankins pointed out that the special provisions section would cover this. Mr. Coddington stated that he thought the businesses would pay for the special services and that the original Ordinance did not have high fees. Mr. Nicola concurred with Mr. Coddington. Mr. Nicola asked Police Chief Galchutt what type of policing security would the men be required to do, and Mr. Galchutt stated that their duties required would concur with the event itself, not general policing. Mr. Galchutt stated that morale had been down since there was a reduction in the special services assignments. Mr. Coddington moved to table this item to an agenda in the near future and Mr. Farr seconded the motion which passed unanimously.