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City Council Meeting Minutes April 18,2017 Main Motion: A motion was made by Council Member Gregson,seconded by Council Member Derrick,that Ordinance 2017-20,be approved on first reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Motion to Amend: A motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Hughson, seconded by Council Member Mihalkanin,to amend Ordinance 2017-20 by striking 15 days and replacing it with 30 days under Section 2.462 (d). The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7- Mayor Thomaides, Mayor Pro-Tern Hughson, Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Prewitt, Council Member Mihalkanin, Council Member Gonzales, Council Member Gregson and Council Member Derrick Against: 0 Staff will also expand the caption to allow for a discussion regarding disclosing other business interests for second reading. Main Motion: that Ordinance 2017-20 be approved on first reading, as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7- Mayor Thomaides, Mayor Pro-Tern Hughson, Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Prewitt, Council Member Mihalkanin, Council Member Gonzales, Council Member Gregson and Council Member Derrick Against: 0 23. Consider approval of Ordinance 2017-21, on the first of two readings, amending Chapter 58 of the San Marcos City Code regarding Public Facilities, Parks and Recreation by eliminating the requirement of a verbal warning before issuance of citations for public display or consumption of alcoholic beverages in city parks, prohibiting charcoal grills in city parks, and limiting the use of shelters or tents in city parks; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date. Main Motion: A motion was made by Council Member Gregson, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Prewitt, that Ordinance 2017-21 be approved. Discussion was held regarding the number of picnic tables that will be available in the river parks and the use of pop-up tents. Discussion regarding the possibility of increasing the fee for littering. Discussion regarding requiring park visitors to bring their own trash bags and trash bags that are made available by Staff. Discussion was held regarding styrofoam alternatives being available at convenience stores, and whether or not styrofoam should be banned from stores close to river parks. Staff will visit with local companies about the topic. Discussion regarding the addition of refreshment or food trailers in the parks that use recyclable materials instead of styrofoam. Staff will clarify the language regarding portable tables to indicate that the event City of San Marcos Page 9