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Regular Meeting December 7, 1992 Page 2 Mr. Moore stated he would abstain from discussion and vote of this matter because he serves as Chair of the Shuttle Bus Task Force. Ms. Kissler moved for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion. Ms. Kissler moved to amend Section 3 to read, "That all Ordinances and Resolutions or parts of Ordinances or Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed; provided, that during the current term of the agreement between Laidlaw, Inc. and Southwest Texas State University relating to shuttle bus service, the provisions of City Ordinances 1984-44 - and 1984-82 are saved from repeal, and such provisions are repealed ¡ only after expiration of the current term of such agreement," and: amend Section 5 to read, "That this Ordinance shall be in effect ten (10) days from and after its passage; provided that this Ordinance shall not take effect as to any existing intra-city bus service serving Southwest Texas State University until the end of the current term of any agreement between the operator of such a service and the university; and this Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City as required by the Charter of the city of San Marcos, Texas," and Mayor Morris seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Hernandez requested section 25-52(a) be read for everyone's clarification, which the City Secretary read. Kenneth Luna, an SWT student, asked how the I city arrived at 5%, and Mr. Gilley responded it is an average , percentage of present franchises with the City plus some funding for street repair. An actual cost will be determined and presented for amendment to this Ordinance at a future time. Mr. Luna stated he is opposed to the Ordinance. Christopher Cole asked Mr. Gilley about the cost allocation study and what roads are being monitored. Mr. Gilley stated data is being collected regarding volume, speed, weight and core samples at bus stops. City streets that are part of the bus route are being used to collect data. Mr. Cole requested the City postpone adoption of the Ordinance until such time as the study is complete. Michael Baccaselli requested a list of bus companies. Lisa Coppoletta stated if there wasn't a bus operation, there would be more vehicles on the streets and more wear and tear. Dan Scales stated the students of SWT are the backbone of the City's economy. Mr. Hernandez stated he wants the City to use a percentage that is most accurate. Mr. Guerra stated he did not understand why we are adopting the Ordinance before the data is gathered. Mr. Hart stated he did not know why we need this Ordinance until such time as we know what SWT will do in 1994. Mr. Guerra stated he wants to table the Ordinance until we have all information needed. Mr. Hart moved to table the Ordinance and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Hernandez, Hart, Guerra. NAY: Morris, Kissler. ABSTAIN: Moore. The motion failed. Mr. Gilley stated the City's study of this matter began prior to Laidlaw's contract being extended. On roll call for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Morris, Kissler. NAY: Hernandez, Hart, Guerra. ABSTAIN: Moore. The motion failed. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration reconsideration of two Zoning Ordinances. The Council did not wish to reconsider the Ordinances. The captions read as follows: