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10 Regular Meeting October 14, 1996 Page 10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING ANI AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND GREEN GUY RECYCLING SERVICES; AUTHORIZL 1G THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Mr. Guerra abstaining on the preceding Resolution and filed an Affidavit of Disclosure). Ms. Hughson moved to table the Resolution and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced the City Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley had no report at this meeting. Mayor Moore introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report at this meeting. Mayor Moore introduced the City Council's Report. (1) Mr. Hernandez asked about a warrant study on Guadalupe Street for traffic relief at Victory Gardens. Mr. Jenkins stated the warrant study has been completed by the State, but a schedule has not been set at this time. Mayor Moore asked about the truck and bus traffic in that area. Mr. Hernandez stated there is still a lot of traffic. Mr. Gilley stated he would speak to the State and try to schedule the project. Mr. Hernandez also stated there are problems with large trucks at the new Chuck Nash Site. (2) Ms. Hughson asked about the transporation workshop. Mayor Moore stated a sheet would be circulated with dates. Ms. Hughson asked if the BFI pilot program was over and Mr. Gilley stated no. (3) Mayor Moore stated Dr. Mihalkanin has been doing an excellent job on the tourism committee. Also, the City would be hosting two Mongolian Parliamentary Members. (4) Ms. Hughson stated the CVB had their orientation meeting and Mr. Hernandez was appointed Vice- President. (5) Mr. Hernandez stated the CVB would hold their first funding meeting Tuesday, October 15, 1996, at 6:00 p.m., and also discuss candidates to replace Jan Hardin. (6) Mayor Moore stated the Texas Sierra Club held their annual meeting on Saturday, October 12, 1996. (7) Mr. Cox attended the Community Task Force meeting and stated they are going to hold a community clean-up day for graffitti; however, they are in need of supplies. Mr. Hernandez stated the Task Force had a large turn out for graffitti clean-up day last year and encouraged the citizens to continue their support, but perhaps have smaller groups on a quarterly basis. Chief Kendrick stated there were more volunteers than supplies and plan to approach the private sector for supplies. Mr. Guerra recommended the City front some money and have the private sector match the funds. Mr. Cox suggested the city provide some money, however, the Task Force preferred to go to the private sector to raise the money first. Ms. Hughson asked if the places being painted were residences, commercial establishments or businesses. Chief Kendrick stated some of the commercial establishments did not want to paint, but would sign a waiver for the Task Force to paint; however, the task force does not have the resources for the supplies. (8) -Nfr. Cox asked about the letter from Mr. Sopher at Diversions Game Room regarding the abusive behavior from young persons loitering in the downtown area. Mayor Moore stated he would respond to Mr. Sopher's letter. (9) Mr. Mihalkanin stated he walked through the downtown area by the old Jeremiah's and a lot of the wood was gone from the building, the door was open, and the building has become a nuisance. Mr. Mihalkanin stated the FDIC needed to be notified. Mr. Hart stated he believed the building has been sold. Mayor Moore introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.071, to discuss pending litigation (Sierra Club vs. San Antonio; Jett vs. Liner) and matters where the City Attorney's ethical duty to the City clearly conflicts with the Government Code, Chapter 551 (Slim Water Company, Inc. stock acquisition); Sections 551.072 and 551.073, to - discuss the purchase of real property (surface water treatment plant site acquisition); and Section 551.074, to discuss duties of public officers (Planning and Zoning Commission). 'T' r. Hernandez moved the Council adjourn at 10:53 p.m. and Mr. ikfihalkanin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Hernandez moved the Council reconvene at 12:04 a.m. and Mr. Hart seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.