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37.Consider adoption of Resolution 2013 -201R appointing Jared Hunt Miller to the position of City Manager; approving an employment agreement between the City and Jared Hunt Miller for the position of City Manager; authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement; and declaring an effective date. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Council Member Scott and a second by Council Member Thomaides, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve Resolution 2013-201R, as previously captioned. The motion carried unanimously. 38.Hold discussion regarding the possible restructuring of the Neighborhood Commission due to the inability to reach quorum at two consecutive regular meetings and provide direction to staff. Chairwoman Elena Duran of the Neighborhood Commission provided an explanation and proposed changes to the Council for restructuring the board. Council consensus was to move forward with the suggested changes and for Staff to bring back an ordinance. 39.Receive a Staff presentation and hold discussion regarding the implementation of an incentive program for Downtown signage, and provide direction to Staff. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Council Member Guerrero and a second by Council Member Thomaides, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to postpone to the January 7, 201.4 Regular City Council Meeting. The motion carried unanimously. 40.1-told discussion regarding the Rental Policy of City Facilities, and provide direction to Staff. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Council Member Guerrero and a second by Council Member Thomaides, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to postpone to the January 7, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting. The motion carried unanimously. 41.Hold discussion regarding the creation of an Affordable Housing Policy for the City of San Marcos, and the creation of a Council /Staff subcommittee to study the issue and bring back recommendations by June 1, 2014, and provide direction to Staff. Following discussion the Council created a subcommittee of Council Members Thomaides, Prewitt and Becak to work with Staff on the issue. 42.Hold discussion related to the status of current Capital Improvement Projects, the potential for a future bond election and any related projects, and provide direction to Staff. Steve Parker, Assistant City Manager /CFO, provided the Council with a brief presentation. The Council provided direction to pursue the development of a future bond election and to look into public /private partnerships in regards to the potential expansion of City Hall.