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6 Regular Meeting February 27, 1995 Page 6 Mayor Morris introduced a presentation by Mike Beaty of Beaty-Saunders Architects reviewing the progress on the design of the Activity Center. Mr. Beaty stated if either the Library or Activity Center expand, additional parking would be needed, and there is room for expansion of both facilities without taking the green area. He stated one possibility for future parking would be to consider a deck. He stated the access from the Activity Center - to Bobcat is needed, and the access could also be connected to Riverside although he thinks even with signalization this would be a dangerous intersection. Mr. Hart stated he wants the plans to include an extra row for cars behind the building (Mr. Beaty indicated this could add 50-60 spaces). Mr. Beaty reviewed the floor plans of the facilities, including meeting areas, gymnasium, pool, aerobic areas, etc. and stated separate heat/air components control the areas independently. Mr. Beaty reviewed with Council the exterior of the buildings, mostly glass and masonry. Three racquetball courts are shown in the plans, which he estimates would -cost approximately $250,000, which could be an alternate item to bid in case there are not adequate funds in the budget to build them. He thinks the design will be completed by the end of March, 1995, and will take 90-100 days to prepare for bid, and ten-twelve months for construction. ~ Mayor Morris introduced the city Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley provided a follow-up report on the Neighborhood Association's traffic problems and stated we have positive solutions. Mr. Gilley stated the city could implement a speed hump program and suggests a trial period on San Antonio Street. Each hump is estimated to cost $1,000 each, is not budgeted and could be proposed in the 1995-1996 FY. Mr. Gilley stated a study will be conducted regarding placement of stop signs and will provide recommendations to the Council for their placement. In addition the Council can determine placement of stop signs. The study will take approximately six to eight weeks. Mr. Gilley stated in order to reduce'speed zones, a speed study would need to be conducted, and Staff does not recommend speed reductions. Mr. Gilley stated truck routes will be prohibited on San Antonio Street. He stated traffic counts will be conducted on Bishop and Franklin Streets and will report that information to them. Mayor Morris introduced the city Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report at this meeting. . Mayor Morris introduced the city Council's Report. (1) Mayor Morris stated the city Council will conduct a public hearing on the Budget Policy Statement on March 27. (2) Mayor Morris stated a temporary structure will be placed on IH35 for EMS to use. (3) Mr. Moore stated the Natural Resources Committee met today, and that substitute Bills will be introduced and supported for an all elected Board. He does not think this will be the position of many (one man/one vote). Mayor Morris introduced an Executive Session pursuant to Government Code, section 551.071, to discuss pending litigation (Sierra Club vs. Babbitt; Burleson vs. City of San Marcos; San Marcos Joint Venture vs. City of San Marcos) and matters where the City Attorney's ethical duty to the city clearly conflicts with Government Code Chapter 551, and (addendum) Section 551.074, to ¡ discuss duties of public officers (Mayor and city Manager). Mr. I Mooney moved to adjourn into Executive Session at 9:56 p.m. and Mr. - Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Guerra moved the Council reconvene at 11:04 p.m. and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 11:04 p.m. on motion made by Mr. Guerra and seconded by Mr. Hernandez. ~~~o~, ~ Mayor