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34 Regular Meeting June 14, 1993 Page 6 Council directed the City Secretary seek information regarding guidelines from the Justice Department, Secretary of State, Texas Municipal League and any other available sources. Mr. Moore stated he would need to know the Voting Rights Act to ascertain the need before pursuing single-member districts. Carl Contreras, Richard Cruz and Johnny Diaz were some of the members of LULAC present requesting the Council's consideration of establishing single-member districts. Mr. Diaz stated the outcome of the past election lost a seat of Hispanic representation. LULAC would be interested in having at least four Hispanics on the Council. Mr. Cox stated he was not asked questions during the campaign regarding sing¡e-member districts. Lisa Coppoletta stated during the campaign neighborhoods had indicated to her they wanted to be represented. She stated class was more an issue than race. The Council requested Staff gather information, Mr. Gilley get population figures and have a discussion item on the next agenda. Mr. Moore stated more public dialogue is needed. Mr. Guerra stated the demographics of Texas are changing creating a need to go to single-member districts, and that citizen input is needed from all segments of the community. He requested Staff get information from Lockhart regarding their single-member districts. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding acquisition of right-of-way on Hunter Road in connection with SMCISD school' facility location and direction to Staff. The SMCrBD has requested the City assist them in obtaining right-of-way. The City Council asked Staff to ascertain from the Highway Department whether or not SMCISD has right of eminent domain. Mr. Jenkins stated the city is trying to determine what is needed for this project and will be working with SMCISD regarding locations of schools, where driveways need to be located, and where widening on the highway will be needed. Jim Byrn was present representing SMCISD and stated he would be helping to determine the information needed. The Council directed this matter be rescheduled on June 28 if enough information is available. I Mayor Morris introduced the city Manager's Report. Mr. Cobb provided the Council with information regarding a recent request for disannexation by Dr. Moore of property located near Ranch Road 12 (Mayor Morris abstained from discussion). Mr. Cobb stated this matter can be scheduled on a future agenda if the Council decides to consider the matter. The Council requested service plans for annexations be added to the Thursday and Friday Workshops at Lakeway. Mayor Morris introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report at this meeting. Mayor Morris introduced the city Council's Report. (1) Mr. Hart announced he and Mrs. Hart were expecting their third child. (2) Mayor Morris announced Kim Bradley's marriage to winton Porterfield. Mayor Morris introduced an Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Sections 2(e) and (g), V.A.C.S., to discuss pending litigation (Coffee Equipment, Inc. vs. city of San Marcos; Sierra Club vs. Babbitt), matters where the City Attorney's ethical duty to the City clearly conflicts with Article 6252-17; and duties of a public officer (Mayor), respectively. Mr. Guerra moved to adjourn into Executive Session at 10:47 p.m. and Mr. Plummer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Moore moved to reconvene from Executive Session at 12:05 a.m. and Mr. Plummer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY, COFFEE EQUIPMENT, INC. AND OTHER PARTIES FOR SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION RELATED TO THE THORPE LANE RECONSTRUCTION - PHASE I PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.