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2 Regular Meeting August 11, 1997 Page 2 Council consider the recommendations of the Human Services Advisory Board. Mayor Moore closed the public hearing. Mr. Hart asked if the minimum wage amount directly contributed to the increase in minimum wage. Mr. Gilley stated that was correct. Mr. Hart questioned the salary items for M.I.S. Mr. Gilley stated it was to fund 100% of a position hired mid-year last year and the addition of one new employee. Mayor Moore asked if City employees were still on the main frame. Mr. Gilley stated most employees have their own computers. He stated the Library has a stand alone computer and the Police Department has mini computers; however, they are moving to a micro-computer system. Mayor Moore questioned the City Council about funding for the Corridor Business Incubator, CVB Budget and matching funds for the Tanger proposal for an expanded advertising campaign. Ms. Hughson stated she felt the CVB had some dynamic ideas happening now and was not interested in pulling money from other line items. Mr. Guerra stated he would like to discuss those items in Executive Session before any questions were answered and felt like another public hearing should be scheduled in the future. He also requested the Council make a policy decision regarding the Convention Center Funds and the Hotel Motel funds to possibly promote tourism and the tourism center. Mr. Guerra asked about the City's retirement benefits. Mr. Gilley stated the City would match 6% this year and 7% next year and he would educate the staff when the budget is adopted. Ms. Hughson suggested the staff inform the Human Services Advisory Board a figure to work with when making recommendations for the Social Service Agencies. Mr. Gilley stated they were informed of a figure this year. Mr. Hart suggested using a new system next year. Mr. Hart asked the approximate square footage of the Hispanic Chamber. Lydia Marie Trevino stated 400 square feet. Ms. Trevino added they would like to add a computer lab in the Incubator for space and presence in the Incubator for small minority business. Mr. Mihalkanin asked about the maintenance at the Airport for the old Firehouse. Mr. Gilley stated staff is researching the possibilities and will make recommendations in the future. Mayor Moore asked about additional hangars at the airport. Mr. Gilley stated all the City owned hangars were full and none have been added. Mr. Gilley reminded the Council the bond proposition for additional hangars failed. Mavor Moore introduced a public hearing and 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 ARTICLE 2, MASTER PLAIN, OF CHAPTER 102, PLANNING, OF THE CITY CODE TO ADD A SECTION 102.029 REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF SECTOR PLANS; APPROVING THE SECTOR ONE PLAN; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS: AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion. Mr. Patterson explained Sector Plans are amendments to the Master Plan to address land uses, which are guides to where the City may be in the future. He expressed there were a total of eight Sector Plans. Mr. Patterson explained Sector Plans will not change zonings, and there was a specific process for changing zonings. Mr. Patterson stated detailed ground surveys were complete on all sectors. He stated they held a public hearing and staff took the information to the neighborhoods. Mr. Patterson stated the meetings had representatives from the neighborhoods and some of the original Horizon's members. At each meeting the problems of traffic and transportation arose. At the Sector meetings draft plans were prepared and presented. At that point staff made more revisions and presented them to the Planning and Zoning Commission which is recommending them to the City Council. Ms. Hughson requested a current land use designation with each Sector Plan. Ms. Hughson asked why industrial use was being changed to multi-family. Mr. Patterson explained it was due to landowner request. Mayor Moore then opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. George VonderLippe stated he attended the Sector One Plan meeting and thought the staff did an excellent job of meeting the objectives: 1) Floodplain Land Uses were compatible, 2) Identification of parcels, 3) Multi-Family lots will remain; however, can be re-evaluated, 4) Vacant land suitable for infill, building compatible for use; however streets and drainage improvements are needed, and 5) transportation, which will be impacted by four major thoroughfares, will be the largest challenge. Mr. VonderLippe stated the Planning Department did a complete and thorough job of planning the document. There were no other speakers so Mayor Moore closed the public hearing. Mr. Guerra stated the staff did a very good job and