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70 Regular Meeting November 27, 1995 Page 2 (8) Kyev Tatum did not sign up to speak but asked to speak. Mr. Tatum commended the Mayor and City Council for their support on the Dunbar barracks project. They will be able to submit a figure by the end of the week. Part of their project is up and running and they are excited about it. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item 9.B. (2), 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, CHANGING THE NAME OF BROWNE STREET TO OLDE TOWNE STREET BETWEEN BURLESON STREET AND VIOLA STREET; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICAT~ON AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Moore moved for approval of the Ordinance on second reading and Mr. Hart seconded the motion. Judy Thornton appealed to the Council to retain the name of "Browne Street" and presented a solution. She had a petition in hand from the four residents on the street requesting the street be named "Browne Terrace". The Roberts knew the Brownes, and this is an historic street. Mr. Taylor advised the Council there is a two-step process with public hearings at each step. Planning and Zoning holds a public hearing and determines a recommendation to be forwarded to the Council. The City Council then holds a public hearing and considers adoption of an Ordinance changing the name. Mr. Moore then moved to 'table this matter to go back to Planning and Zoning and Mr. Mooney seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration approval of an appointment to complete a vacancy on the Ethics Review Commission. Mr. Moore moved to appoint Susan Tilka. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Moore, Mooney, Hart, Guerra, Cox, Hernandez. NAY: Morris. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration approval of an appointment to complete a vacancy on the Human Services Advisory Board. This position requires the member to have a degree in social work with experience in social service administration. Mr. Moore has a nominee he would like to present for the Council's consideration at the December 4 Meeting. This matter will be rescheduled for December 4. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of a Zoning Ordinance, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY BY REZONING A 10.00 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF RIVER ROAD AND STATE HIGHWAY 80, FROM "MF-4" (MULTI-FAMILY! DISTRICT [HIGH DENSITY]) TO "C" (COMMERCIAL DISTRICT) AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Morris opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Morris closed the public hearing. Mr. Hernandez moved for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and Mr. Mooney seconded the motion. Mr. Moore asked Mr. Patterson about ingress and egress, and Mr. Patterson stated this is addressed in the platting process, which has been approved and recorded. Mr. Patterson stated the Highway Department wants four full lanes, and Staff is working with adjacent property owners to be able to acquire property for the lanes. The Highway Department has to warrant signalization, and the detention areas exceed the City's requirements. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance.