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121 Regular Meeting July 27, 1992 Page 2 Ms. Kissler introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on first reading, 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 TRANSFER FUNDING FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT DECHLORINATION FACILITIES FROM THE UTILITY OPERATING FUND TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Moore moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Ms. Kissler introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on first reading, 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 THE SAN MARCOS ELECTRIC UTILITY STORAGE BUILDING PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Guerra moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Ms. Kissler introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on second reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, GRANTING TO BILL KUHN AND D. S. GILBERT A FRANCHISE TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSPORTING PERSONS UPON PUBLIC STREETS WI~IN THE CITY; STATING THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, OBLIGATIONS AND LIMITATIONS UPON WHICH THE FRANCHISE SHALL BE EXERCISED AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Moore moved for approval of the Ordinance on second reading and Mr. Hart seconded the motion. Mike Gividen stated there is not sufficient room on the streets to operate this business, and that it will cause traffic and safety problems, and he does not believe the horses are healthy that do this type work. Gail Field stated this business would reflect negatively on San Marcos and would do more harm than good. She hoped the Council would look at this mátter seriously. Nanette Bradley of San Antonio provided the city council with handouts regarding problems associated with this type operation. Ms. Bradley served on the Transportation Advisory Board for six years and for a period of time chaired the board. Ms. Bradley covered some of her concerns which are covered in the materials provided to the Council. The Council assured Ms. Bradley they would review her materials prior to the third reading of the Ordinance. Mr. Moore asked the citizens present who had read the Ordinance, and few had done so. Mr. Gilley stated we could make the Ordinance available in the foyer for those who wished to have copies. Ms. Kissler stated she was concerned about some of the streets where the business would operate. Ms. Kissler stated she received a call from a citizen concerned the City was getting this business in lieu of a transit system, and Ms. Kissler assured them this was not the case. Mike Gividen stated the City should check the route through the historical districts just to see if the streets could accommodate this business. R. G. Phillips stated it is preposterous for the city to consider this business in San Marcos. Mr. Hart asked if the horse certification could include good health. Mr. Taylor suggested the City could require the horses to be certified more often, the City could place a limitation on how many hours the horses worked per day, at what temperature the horses would be prohibited from working, and we could designate what veterinarian is used for the examinations. Mr. Hart moved to amend the Ordinance to include the last sentence in section 5 on Page 2 of the Ordinance and for that wording to be amended to include the City designating the veterinarian to be used for examinations with the cost to be borne by the operator, and Mr. Plummer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. On roll call for approval of the Ordinance on second reading, the following vote was recorded: