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82 Regular Meeting April 227- 1996 Page 8 expansion of our project. GBRA has looked at a 10-county area over a 25-30 year period and thinks 20,000-30,000 acre feet is now available for Hays County, and New Braunfels has additional capacity at this time. Mr. Gilley stated the City is continuing with technical studies, and Mr. Tom Wassenich stated the Council should monitor the biology studies at this time. Mr. West stated he has discussed the studies with the Director of Parks and Wildlife and believes they will pay for a large part of this study, as they-are anxious to complete this matter. Mr. Guerra asked if the deletion of the application for a permit under Section 22.121 of the Texas Water Code and the application for a permit to utilize the bed and banks of the San Marcos River would kill our deal with GBRA. Mr. Gilley stated he did not know if it would kill the agreement, and Mr. West stated the GBRA Board considered these as critical issues. Jack Fairchild, President of the San Marcos River Foundation, stated he opposed the use of San Marcos River water as a water supply when the City has a contract for a surface water supply. He stated the river is not a source for a surface water supply. Mr. Guerra discussed the possible deletion in Section 8 of the agreement of the terminology "whenever feasible". The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration approval to change the last Regular Meeting date in May from its normal date of Monday, May 27, 1996 to an alternate date due to the Memorial Day Holiday. Mr. Cox moved to change the meeting date from May 27, 1996 to_May 20, 1996, and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (Mr. Hernandez not present to vote on this item). Mayor Morris introduced the City Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley stated in response to the Council's request, Staff has looked into whether or not Lamar needed to be designated as a no parking area and if stop signs were warranted and has determined they are not. Mayor Morris introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report at this meeting. Mayor Morris introduced the City Council's Report. Mr. Guerra stated the loading zone at the intersection of Lindsay and Academy may need to be prohibited. Mayor Morris introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.071, to discuss pending litigation (Sierra Club vs. Babbitt) and matters where the City Attorney's ethical duty to the City clearly conflicts with Government Code Chapter 551 (Slim tariff changes, Thrifty Call tax abatement, Hills of Hays development incentive application); Sections 551.072 and 551.073, to discuss negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations to the City (Jaycees Park donation); and Section 551.074, to discuss duties of a public officer (Mayor). Mr. Guerra moved the Council adjourn at 10:18 p.m. and Mr. Hart seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (Mayor Morris not present to vote on this item). Mr. Guerra moved the Council reconvene at 12:09 a.m. and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 12:10 a.m. on motion made by Mr. Hernandez and seconded by Mr. Mooney. Kathy M. Morris Mayor Billy G. Moore Robert Mooney Council Member Mayor Pro-Tem