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216. Regular Meeting March 21, 2006 Page 6 Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of an Ordinance, the caption which was read as follows: I AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE MASTER PLAN OF THE CITY, FROM INDUSTRIAL TO COMMERCIAL FOR A 30 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 1300-1400 BLOCKS OF CENTERPOINT ROAD; AND INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS. Mayor Narvaiz opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Narvaiz closed the public hearing. Mr. Diaz moved for adoption of the Ordinance, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Mr. Jones inquired as to this property being changed from Industrial to Commercial. Carol Barrett, Director of Planning and Development, stated the applicants are proposing the land use map for the property to include approximately 20.65 acres as an RV park and a one-acre portion as a King 9 Hotel with the remaining 8.52 acres used for a cul-de-sac, which is allowed in commercial zoning. Mr. Mihalkanin stated this is the second property recently being changed from Industrial to Commercial. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration adoption of an Ordinance on emergency, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 34, ENVIRONMENT, OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADD NEW SECTIONS TO ARTICLE 5, AIR POLLUTION, PROHIBITING CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE IDLING; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. I Mr. Mihalkanin moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated in July, 2005, the Council approved a Resolution to support inclusion of a rule in the Early Action Compact that prohibits idling of heavy duty motor vehicles. He stated this Ordinance will prohibit large vehicles of 14,000 pounds and larger from idling in the City for more than 5 minutes. Mr. Diaz inquired how this Ordinance will be enforced. Mr. O'Leary stated this will be a ticketed offense by the Police Department. Mr. Taylor stated the fine can be up to $500.00 per offense. Mr. Diaz inquired as to the diesel engines which need to run for a certain period of time. Bill Gill, Capital Area Council of Governments, stated there are 10 or 12 different exemptions built into this rule. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding the status of I illustrations/display boards shown to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council during consideration of development applications. Mr.