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Regular Meeting October 3, 2006 Page 7 Mr. Mihalkanin moved for adoption of the seconded the motion. Mr. Guerrero moved Narvaiz as voting member and Chris Jones and Mr. Jones seconded the motion, which then voted unanimously for adoption of t Resolution, and Mr. Thomaides to amend Part 1, to read Susan as the alternate voting member, passed unanimously. The Council ze Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced removal from the table and discussion regarding the Downtown Master Plan Request for Proposals and direction to Staff. Mr. Guerrero moved to remove from the table, and Mr. Thomaides seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Scott Gregson, Main Street Advisory Board, stated the Planning and Zoning Commission, Main Street Advisory Board and the Planning and Development Services Department has prepared a Request for Proposal intended to be issued to consultants selected to respond with a proposal for preparation of a Downtown Master Plan. The Downtown Master Plan will include topic elements intended to plan and address issues related to improving and positioning downtown as a viable destination. Mr. O'Leary stated the Planning and Zoning Commission discussed the importance of all the elements in the scope of work, which included the difficulty in separating completion of the Master Plan work into a two phased approach. The Planning and Zoning Commission requested that more funding be allocated toward the completion of the entire Master Plan. He stated the Main Street has allocated funds from their Budget to help support the Master Plan. Mayor Narvaiz inquired to whether these funds are in the Main Street Budget. Mr. O'Leary stated these funds are in the Main Street budget in their CIP account. Mayor Narvaiz inquired whether the funds would be transferred into a different line item to secure the funding. Ms. Barrett stated the funding could be handled that way. Mr. Mihalkanin inquired to whether this would need a budget adjustment. Mr. O'Leary stated since the funding is in the Main Street CIP, then he will be able to control since Main Street is a City Department. The Council agreed by consensus to combine the funding and send back to Main Street Advisory Board and Planning and Zoning Commission to review the RFP process. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding the Wireless Broadband Opportunity for San Marcos and direction to Staff. John Cooper, President of MetroNetIQ, provided the Council with a powerpoint presentation of his briefing. Mr. Thomaides stated he supports moving forward with the Wireless San Marcos Project. Mr. Guerrero also stated he supports moving forward with the Wireless San Marcos Project. He stated he feels this will help attract businesses to San Marcos. Mr. Mihalkanin inquired to whether the equipment being put on light poles would be hazardous to lighting. Mr. Cooper stated the equipment would be grounded, but it still would be subject to lightening strikes. Mr. Mihalkanin inquired to how the citizens would receive the wireless services. Mr. Cooper stated the modem unit would cost about $100.00 and could be placed in the window of their home. He stated most Cities charge a low monthly rate. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he has some concerns with interfering in an active market. Mr. Mihalkanin inquired to how this wireless project would affect the University's