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6 Regular Meeting February 10, 1997 Page 6 MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND M-Y CONSTRUCTION CO. L.L.C. FOR THE USE OF A PORTION OF FURMAN STREET FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING DRIVEWAY ACCESS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE LICENSE AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 10.D(4) 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, APPROVING A LEASE AND PROGRAMMING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Hernandez moved for adoption of the Resolution and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson stated she was happy the City was working with Southside but her question was that there were no dollar amounts. Ms. Hughson asked if the City was paying janitorial maintenance. Rodney Cobb, Parks and Recreation Director, stated the City pays forjanitorial maintenance when the City has a program there. Ms. Hughson asked if this would increase the City's janitorial contract. Mr. Cobb stated that it would not. Mr. Cobb stated it would cost 0.8¢ per square foot for 2000 feet of area which would come to about $160 a week. Discussion ensued. Mr. Cobb stated this location would be for all senior citizens population in San Marcos. Mr. Cobb informed the Council Mr. Ruben Garza has been awarded a grant for additional housing and that Mr. Garza would like to work with the City for an additional center and the City would have input on the construction. The Council then voted for adoption of the Resolution which passed unanimously. Mayor Pro-Tem Hernandez introduced for consideration Item 10.E removed from the consensus agenda, for approval of Charge to 1997 Blue Ribbon Bond Committee (Temporary). Ms. Hughson moved for the approval of Charge and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson moved to amend the charge by adding the following words "especially in the area of transportation" to Item 2. Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion on the amendment which passed unanimously. The Council then voted for approval of the charge which passed unanimously. (Mayor Moore not present at this discussion) A copy of the charge is attached. Mayor Pro-Tem Hernandez introduced for discussion a City Policy on Telecommunications Issues. Mr. Taylor presented a slide presentation on various cables in the vicinity and discussion and overview of the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996; the TCCFUI Model Telecommunications Ordinance, current and proposed City regulations regarding antenna tower siting, overview of approaches taken by other cities and proposed tower siting on City property and the status of current telephone and cable television franchises. Mr. Taylor stated the City cannot discriminate among providers on zoning considerations. Mr. Taylor stated the same concept applies on where the City can decide on where they are suitable and where they are not, but they cannot be banned from the City. Mr. Taylor stated Collette Duran and he had been involved in the Texas Coalition of Cities. Mr. Taylor requested the Council direct him to draft a San Marcos ordinance using t the model of the Texas Coalition of Cities. Mr. Taylor stated their model ordinance is written specifically with Texas State law in mind and he proposes to use this one to draft i one for San Marcos. Mr. Taylor stated the goals of the ordinance would be to protect the authority and the ordinance has its legal background to have as many Texas cities to adopt this or something close to it so there is uniform city regulation and also in case there is a challenge to this ordinance in one locale. Mr. Taylor stated antenna tower construction must comply with our safety construction codes. Mr. Taylor informed the Council there are some revisions to the Zoning Ordinance which will be forwarded to the Council which have to do with the heavy commercial zoning district which is a new district. Mr. Taylor stated these revisions would be to allow antennas in C2 Districts and Commercial Districts.