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City Council Meeting Minutes December 19, 2017 and Zoning Commission meeting. She spoke of the small group that does not represent the under represented neighborhoods. She asked Council to please consider the silent majority rather than listening to only a vocal few and move forward with the full adoption of the Code SMTX proposal. James baker, asked that Council uphold Planning and Zoning recommendation and take out Neighborhood Districts from Code SMTX. He asked those in support of this in the audience to raise their hand. He provided a letter to Council and stated the neighborhoods around the university are most at risk and they are not acting out of fear or ignorance. There is a real chance that investor properties will increase. The only fear he sees is the fear of character studies. We need to see what is appropriate for each area and the Master Plan commands us to protect neighborhoods. Roland Saucedo, stated that he has spoken with Abigail Gillfilan and she is always available to answer his questions and meet with anyone.The community needs to restore their trust in the Mayor and City Council. He stated this is our town and you need to listen to the citizens. Listen to what the citizens are saying even if it is a small group and to act on our behalf and be conscience of the decision you make. Please listen to what the people are asking. Sharon O'Neal, stated she was under the assumption that the Code would be driven by the Neighborhood Character Studies and it appears that they have been replaced with Neighborhood Character Districts. She feels like they have been abandoned in their efforts. She asked council go forward with Planning & Zoning recommendation to take out neighborhood districts Amy meeks, she thanked the Council for their service. She stated Neighborhood Districts will change existing neighborhoods. Please listen to the people when they tell you they don't want them. Affordable housing is the reason discussed for these neighborhood districts and this will not provide or deliver affordable housing. She asked that neighborhood character studies be completed before making decision Paul Murray, stated his neighborhood was probably the most involved. He stated that he likes the entire Code SMTX document but is concerned about the Neighborhood Character Studies. He asked Council to pass the Code and complete the Neighborhood Character Studies. There being no further comments, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:32 p.m. CHy o/San Marcos Page a