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Regular Meeting January 25, 1993 Page 5 Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item 6.F. removed from the consensus agenda, approval to change the Regular Meeting date scheduled Monday, March 8, 1993. Mr. Hernandez moved to change the Regular Meeting date scheduled March 8 to Monday, March ~, 1993, and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item 6.G. removed from the consensus agenda, approval for use of contingency funds in the amount of $5,252.01 for the San Marcos Youth Night Program. Mr. Hernandez moved 'for approval and Mr. Moore seconded the motion. The Council asked what arrangements there are in place for those who cannot afford the cover charge of $5.00, and Mr. Cobb advised the Council they would make special arrangements for those who cannot afford the cover charge. The Council voted unanimously for approval of the use of contingency funds for the Youth Night Program. Mr. Moore moved the Council reconsider Item 6.E. (14), adoption of a Resolution adopting a Policy on Tax Abatement and other Economic Development Incentives for the City of San Marcos, Texas, and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Hart moved to amend Section B.l.a. to read, "The proposed development and/or redevelopment must create and maintain at ~least 5 jobs,- and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion, whi'ch passed unanimously. Mr. Hernandez then moved for adoption of the Resolution as amended and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the creation of the Convention Facility/Recreation Facility Task Force and direction to Staff. Mr. Moore stated the Task Force needs to receive a formulated charge from the Council. It was consensus of Council the Task Force be directed to project the level of need, suggestions of funding levels and for a cross-section of the community to be represented on the Task Force. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding a phosphate-ban ordinance and direction to Staff. It was consensus of Council an Ordinance be presented to the Council for consideration. Mayor Morris introduced an addendum, a discussion to receive a request from the Human Services Advisory Board to increase funding for Hays County Crises and Information Center (Crisis Hotline) and direction to Staff. It was consensus of Council to fund $1,459.00 additional to Hays County Crises and Information Center and for a budget amendment to be prepared for Council approval. Mayor Morris introduced the City Manager's Report. no report at this meeting. Mr. Gilley had Mayor Morris introduced the City Attorney,s Report. (1) Mr. Taylor stated the Building Construction amendments presented to the Council is one step towards recodification. (2) Mr. Taylor stated there was still no ruling from Judge Bunton on the Sierra Club vs. Lujan suit. Mayor Morris introduced the City Council's Report. (1) Mayor Morris stated P.D.A.P. (Palmer Drug Abuse Program) wants the Human Services Advisory Board to review a request from them for funding.· Mayor Morris introduced an Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Section 2(e), V.A.C.S., to discuss pending litigation (Sierra Club vs. Lujan), contemplated litigation and 'matters where the city Attorney,s ethical duty to the City clearly ~conflicts with Article 6255-17. Mr. Moore moved to adjourn into Executive Session at 9:49 p.ml and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion,' which passed unanimously. Mr. Hernandez moved the Council reconvene at 10:24 p.m. and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously~