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32 Regular Meeting September 28, 1992 Page 3 Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item S.C. removed from the consensus agenda, adoption of an Ordinance on third and final reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 2-31 OF THE SAN MARCOS CODE OF ORDINANCES TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS WITHIN THE CLASSIFICATION OF POLICE OFFICER FROM TWENTY-TWO TO TWENTY-FOUR; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Moore moved for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading and Mr. Hart seconded the motion. Mr. Gilley advised the plan for downtown is not solely a police issue. The City'S plan includes (1) increased police patrol, (2) improved lighting in some areas, particularly Hopkins and LBJ, (3) Teen Program Development through the Parks and Recreation Department for a "Friday Night Out" to be initiated in October, (4) an increased level of parents' education, (5) review the SUP Ordinance to address how many bars are allowed downtown, and (6) insure to public we have a Police Department that is willing to serve the City. Mr. Guerra stated he appreciates the customer service "sensitivity" training. Mayor Morris stated she was in the downtown area last Friday night, and lighting at the entrances of businesses is needed or lights through display windows. Mr. Gilley stated the plan will not eliminate the problems but hopes it will be a step towards a solution, and also hopes the business owners will continue to provide input for further solution. Mr. Hart asked what mechanism the City has to know what the citizens want, and Mr. Gilley stated the Master Plan Update. Lupe Carbajal stated the Downtown Association wants a short-term solution to include assigning two patrolmen to downtown. Mr. Gilley stated the Police Department can send a Crime Prevention Officer to a downtown meeting. Charles Sims stated there are not enough police officers to respond to his needs. Mr. Gilley stated the Police Department is adequately responding to calls, and there is no recommendation for additional officers. Myra Westover asked what the ratio of Police Officers to citizens is, and Chief Martin did not know but stated it does vary and the student population is taken into consideration. Mr. Moore asked Mr. Gilley if the Police Department is designed to respond to peak demands, and Mr. Gilley stated that it is. He stated San Marcos must also plan for growth of the city, and that more information would follow regarding the Reserve Program. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item 6.A., award of bid of the Cemetery Maintenance Contract. Mr. Guerra moved to award bid to Gene Bagwell in the amount of $51,689.40 and Mr. Moore seconded the motion. Mr. Hart expressed concern for the two low bidders. The two low bidders were not qualified to bid on the contract, as the specifications required the bidders to have three years experience in cemetery maintenance and three referrals. The Council voted unanimously for award of the bid to Gene Bagwell. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item 5.D.(3) removed from the consensus agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AGREEING TO WITHHOLD TERMINATION OF LEASES OF AIRPORT PROPERTY TO GT+3 FLIGHT OPERATIONS, INC.; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Morris moved to deny approval of the Resolution and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item 5.D.(10) removed from the consensus agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: