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Councilmember Thomaides reported on sustainability. He also brought up the idea of a . Sustainability Coordinator, and noted that salary is based upon productivity. Each city has a different mindset and plan, and it depends on what our citizens tell us. He also attended a session on energy efficiency and green jobs. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield reported that San Marcos is very far ahead of some other cities. There was discussion on our dependence on cars. Another interesting session was about historic preservation. She noted that sustainability can pay for business by saving on energy costs. 29. Discussion on watering schedules and the conservation goals for the Texas Water Development Board Plan, and provide direction to staff. Tom Taggart, Director of Public Services, updated the City Council on watering schedules. Council directed staff to give citizens the choice of which day they wish to water. Mr. Taggart also reported that the City has exceeded their conservation goals for the Texas Water Development Board Plan. This means the City has not used the amount of water they projected, and this is very good. 30. Discussion on a proposed RFP for recycling services for commercial and multi-familv, and provide direction to staff. Laurie Moyer, Assistant City Manager, briefed the City Council on a proposed RFP. Council • consensus was to make recycling mandatory for multi-family and optional for commercial. Council also directed staff to determine how this should be administered through conversation with apartment owners (whether the City administers this or if it is the responsibility of the owner). There was also consensus that the bid be awarded only to a vendor that can provide single stream recycling. 31. Discussion on the Lion's Club Tube Rental and provide direction to staff. Rodney Cobb, Director of Community Services, reported on the fire that occurred at the tube rental facility last week. Mike Rhoades, 401 Hunter Ridge, President of the San Marcos Lions Club, thanked the City for their assistance and generosity. All they need at this time is the okay to move forward. They are hoping to open on May 16. 32. Presentation by the Embassy Suites and San Marcos Conference Center and discussion regarding Conference Center bookings. Ruth Buck and Tom Pugh, with Embassy Suites and San Marcos Conference Center, reported that in their region, which includes 14 hotels, they ranked fourth in productivity. Some of the other hotels were more established and larger, and they are proud of this ranking. She noted that 80%-95% of persons who have stayed there have asked to re-book. All their guest evaluations • RM050509 Minutes Page 6