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There being no further comments. Mayor Guerrero closed the public hearing at approximately 7:31 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Council Member Scott, and a second by Council Member Prewitt, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to deny Ordinance 2014 -14, as previously captioned. The motion carried unanimously. 21.7:OOPM Receive a Staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against Ordinance 2014 -15, amending various Sections of the Land Development Code as follows: amending Chapter 1, Article 6 by establishing a two year expiration date for permits approving Public Improvements Construction plans; amending Chapter 1, Article 8 by allowing occupancy of buildings prior to completion of certain improvements and adding to the requirements for the City's acceptance of Stormwater Detention and Water Quality Facilities; amending Chapters 5 and 7 by adding new drainage and cut and fill standards and procedures; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date; and consider approval of Ordinance 2014 -15, on the first of two readings. Rey Garcia, Senior Engineer, provided Council with a presentation regarding the amendments to Environmental Regulations within the Land Development Code. Following the Staff presentation Mayor Guerrero opened the public hearing at approximately 8:04 p.m. Dianne Wassenich, 11 Tanglewood, addressed the Council on behalf of the San Marcos River Foundation and complimented the Staff and all of their hard work on this and making it easily understood by all. She stated that these are responsible changes that are sorely needed. Bridgette Phillips, 529 Harvey St, addressed the Council in opposition of this item especially regarding Planning and Zoning Commission's decisions being final and them not being elected officials. She asked that the Council have the final approval. There being no further comments. Mayor Guerrero closed the public hearing at approximately 8:08 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Council Member Becak, and a second by Council Member Thomaides, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve Ordinance 2014 -15, on the first of two readings. The motion carried unanimously. The Council provided direction to Staff to bring back proposed language that would provide for the cut and fill approval process to come before the City Council for approval and to bring back a discussion item regarding the parking ratio and multi - family standards on a future agenda. Non Consent Agenda 22.Consider approval of Resolution 2014 -23R, approving an advanced funding agreement with the State of Texas that provides for the relocation of City Waterline Facilities at a