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23 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, NOVEMBER 24, 1997 PRESENT: Mayor Billy G. Moore Mayor Pro-Tern Ronald K. Hart Council Members Ed Mihalkanin Jane Hughson Fred Guerra Joe B. Cox, Jr. Rick Hernandez City Manager Larry D. Gilley Assistant City Manager Laura Huffman City Secretary * Janis K. Womack City Attorney Mark B. Taylor Municipal Court Judge Ross Allegro Director of Planning & Developmental Services Ron Patterson Director of Library S. Langenkamp Director of Parks and Recreation Rodney Cobb Fire Chief Dan O'Leary Director of MIS Ramona Brown Others Present: Kim Doherty, Collette Duran, Melissa Millecam, Penny Keith, Kelly Franks, Bob Ronson, Peter Brown, Joe Castillo, John & Marsha Cooper, David Chiu, Dr. Jack Weatherford, Laura Weatherford, John McBride and others. Mayor Moore introduced the Citizen Comment Period. Herschel Payne stated his concern with the weight limits signs on Bishop which redirected the large truck traffic to Hopkins Street. He stated he is aware Hopkins is a state highway; however, he is a taxpayer and he felt the City should upgrade Bishop Street to help handle some of the truck load. Joe Castillo, Vice-President of the Hispanic Chamber, introduced the new Executive Director Cecilia Montalvo. Cecilia Montalvo introduced herself to the Council and stated she looked forward to working with the community. Carol Grimm thanked the Council for the charrette regarding the Sector Two Plan and felt the process was a success. She stated she would like to clarify that the Weatherfords would cut down the minimum amount of trees on Ranch Road 12 as possible. Mr. Hart explained the Ordinance on the agenda is the original proposal and did not incorporate the recommendations from Saturday's meeting. Russell Hamm stated he felt the charrette was extremely successful and would like some additional time to present the proposal to the neighborhoods. Rich Salas thanked the mediators and every one involved and was very impressed with the entire process. He asked the Council to postpone the adoption of the Ordinance so they have time to educate the neighborhoods on the results of the charrette. Jack Chaney stated he would like the Council to consider other options for the truck traffic on Hopkins: 1) Upgrade Bishop, 2) Redirect traffic signs at Wonder World Drive and 3) Let the voters decide if they want to extend Wonder World Drive. Debbie Daniel stated her concern with the traffic at the Outlet Mall. She suggested a shuttle service from Posey and McCarty Drive to different locations within the mall. She stated people in other cities are beginning to think San Marcos is not user friendly and would like to see the Council try to coordinate with the Outlet Malls for solutions. Dr. Jack Weatherford stated he did not understand why the Sector Two Ordinance was put on emergency. Mr. Taylor explained it was a legal provision in the City Charter requiring a new public hearing if action is not taken within 90 days of the original hearing. Laura Weatherford stated she also has questions regarding the emergency process. AJ. Harper stated she does not agree with the diversion of traffic on Hopkins street and would like to see the Council develop other solutions and requested the police department enforce the current speed limit on Hopkins. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration adoption of an Ordinance on emergency, the caption which was read as follows: * Ms. Womack not present at this meeting.