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• MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Jones and a second by Councilmember Couch, the City Council voted six (6) for and one (1) opposed, with Councilmember Bose voting against, to approve the ordinance on the first of two readings. The motion carried. Brian Montgomery, 106 Bogie, President of the Downtown Association stated that the association strongly supports the ordinance. He requested that the Council not place additional fees or burdens on the area businesses. He also asked that the Council consider the impact on restaurants operating under a Conditional Use Permit because the extended hours may lead to increased alcoholic sales. Those subject to the 50% food rule should not be penalized for operating downtown. He also requested that wine be included. The City Attorney responded that, the way the ordinance is written, wine is already included. 25. Consider adoption on second and final reading of Ordinance 2009-23, amending Chapter 14, Buildings and Building Regulations, Article 6, Plumbing Code of the San Marcos City Code to change standards and requirements for irrigation systems; providing for penalties; and, including procedural provisions. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Jones and a second by Councilmember Couch, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2009-23, as previously captioned. The motion carried unanimously. 26. Consider adoption of Resolution 2009-67R, approving a contract with Green Guy • Recycling, Inc. for the operation of a recycling drop-off center and the provision of recycline material pick up from City facilities in an estimated annual amount of $173,400.00; authorizing the City Manager to execute this agreement on behalf of the City and declaring an effective date. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Thomaides and a second by Councilmember Jones, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Resolution 2009-67R, as previously captioned. The motion carried unanimously. 27. Discussion and update on the City's efforts in securine federal economic stimulus funding, and provide direction to staff. This item was moved to 6:00 p.m. Melissa Millecam, Director of Communications and Intergovernmental Relations, provided an update on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. She explained that the purpose of the act is to stimulate the economy with jobs, tax relief, education and training, health care, energy, etc. The City of San Marcos has applied for $96 million, which will help create 461 jobs. The proposed City projects involve community development, neighborhood stabilization, public safety, energy efficiency, transportation, and infrastructure. She stated that the City is working hard to pursue economic stimulus funding opportunities, and the process, though complex, will be transparent. 28. Report on the Green Cities Conference by De puty Mavor Pro Tern Porterfield and Councilmember Thomaides. This item was brouz ht f orward at 6:30 p.m. • RM050509 Minutes Page 5