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the City by rezoning this tract from Sinale-Family Residential District (SF-6) to Mixed Use District (MU); and including procedural provisions. • There was no reconsideration of Ordinance 2009-16. 24. Reconsideration of Ordinance 2009-17, adopted March 31, 2009, amending the official zoning map of the City by rezoning 0.46 acres, more or less, out of the Rio Vista Terrace Addition, located at 413 Riverside Drive, from "CC" Communitv Commercial District to "MU" Mixed Use District; and including procedural provisions. There was no reconsideration of Ordinance 2009-17. 25. Consider re-scheduling the May 19, 2009 Regular City Council meeting. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Porterfield and a second by Councilmember' Couch, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to re- schedule the May 19, 2009 meeting to Monday, May 11, 2009. The motion carried unanimously. 26. Presentation and discussion by the Minoritv Tourism Board on the vision and direction of the Board. Arturo Benavides, Chairman of the Minority Tourism Board, came before the Council to discuss their vision and what direction they are going in. The Board has been discussing the different guidelines and procedures they had been using. They feel they are on the right track, but they • recognize they still have work to do. He presented a draft revised ordinance for Council to review that essentially just removes the clauses referencing the Hispanic Chamber. Staff was directed to bring the ordinance back to Council at the next meeting. 27. Discussion on engine braking by 18-wheelers within the San Marcos corporate limits, and provide direction to staff. Council briefly discussed engine braking and directed staff to research this and bring it back to Council. 28. Presentation and update by KULA Media Group. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Porterfield and a second by Councilmember Couch, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to table this item until May. The motion carried unanimously. 29. Presentation and update on the San Marcos Factory Shops - Prime Outlets. Representatives from Prime Outlets came before the City Council to provide an update on the San Marcos Factory Shops. There has been a $50 million expansion, with 43% sales growth in three years. They have an exceptional ambiance and curb appeal, which has improved the customer experience. Their unique brand mix was enhanced with new high-end tenants. Their