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48 Regular Meeting March 2, 1992 Page 2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND DAVID M. GRIFFITH AND ASSOCIATES, LTD. FOR PROFESSIONAL COST ALLOCATION CONSULTING SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the multi-purpose facility uses (Bond Proposition No.2 on the May 2, 1992 Ballot) and direction to Staff. The concept of the facility is to provide (1) expanded meeting facilities to accommodate 500 people, (2) theater capacity with a proscenium stage to accommodate 800 people, (3) exhibit hall with recreational open area, multi-use rooms to meet a variety of artistic and recreational purposes, (4) break-out meeting rooms, (5) holding kitchen facilities, (6) ample storage space, and (7) convention facilities that can be utilized as meeting space for local civic organizations and youth organizations. The Council discussed the former Blue Ribbon Bond Committee Members, co-chaired by Jesse Estrada and Joe Cox, providing factual information to local organizations regarding the bond issues. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the Bond Election on the May 2, 1992 Ballot and direction to Staff. The Council had no further discussion regarding the bond issues. Mayor Morris introduced the City Manager's Report. (1) Mr. Gilley stated consolidated billing will begin March 16, 1992. (2) Mr. Gilley stated the Transportation Task Force Committee's task has almost been completed, and Mrs. Franks has requested the Council's consideration of making the temporary committee a permanent board of the City with a reduced membership. The Council directed this come back to them for consideration. Th~ Council also requested the Sunset Advisory Commission review Staff's time expended assisting boards of the City, and to consolidate boards where possible. (3) Mr. Gilley stated the Comptroller's Report for monthly sales tax compared with last year's February Report is up 33.27%. Mayor Morris introduced the City Manager's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report at this meeting. Mayor Morris introduced the City Council's Report. (1) Ms. Kissler reminded the Council the TML Region VII Meeting is scheduled for March 14 in Seguin. 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. Manuel Lujan, Et Al) and matters where the duty of the City Attorney to the City pursuant to the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Article 6252-17. Mr. Moore moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17 at 8:31 p.m. and Mr. Plummer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Ms. Kissler moved the Council reconvene at 10:04 p.m. and Mr. Hart seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced an Addendum, Item 3-1/2, adoption of an Ordinance on emergency, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR THE 1991-1992 FISCAL YEAR TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR A FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH AND ADVERTISING SIGNAGE FOR SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Guerra moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion. Mayor Morris moved to amend the Ordinance caption to read". . . FUNDING FOR A FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY AND TOURIST ADVERTISING SIGNAGE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY," and amend Section 1 to read" . . . funding for a Facilities Maintenance Agreement with Southwest Texas State University and tourist