06281999 Regular Meeting - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

72. Regular Meeting June 28, 1999 Page 5 Ms. Hughson moved for approval of the Ordinance on second reading and Mr. Doiron seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson was interested in thB appointment of alternates who would then be qualified to move into positions on Planning and Zoning when there are vacancies. Mr. Taylor does not think the law allows for such appointments and Mr. Doiron suggested we contact the Attorney General's Office to check. Mr. Taylor stated he thinks the Texas Municipal League's counsel would be a better source for this determination. The Council voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on second reading. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 9.C. (1) removed from the consent agenda, adoption of an Ordinance on third and final reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 102.029 OF THE CITY CODE BY ADOPTING THE SECTOR FOUR PLAN; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. Mr. Patterson advised the land use of a particular area within this sector was changed to industrial and rezoned a couple of years ago and will not perpetuate. Mr. Mihalkanin wanted to know how land use and zoning conflicts are resolved, and Mr. Patterson stated the Sector Plan brings the land use and zoning into compatibility. Mr. Mihalkanin asked if the Sector Four Plan increases density in any area and Mr. Patterson responded it does not. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 9.D. (3) removed from the consent agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE ALLOCATION OF 1999 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING; AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF AN ACTION PLAN FOR THE 1999 CDBG FUNDING; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS THE OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY TO ACT IN MATTERS RELATED TO THE GRANT PROGRAM AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Hernandez moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Doirón seconded the motion. Mayor Moore read into the record the proposed expenditures for the $703,000.00 CDBG funding allocation. The Council discussed the request for repairs to the Old Christian Church restroom facilities and to make the facility ADA compliant. Mr. Moseley expressed interest in splitting the funds designated for Georgia Street Senior Citizen Center renovations with the Old Christian Church and stated the Old Christian Church facility centers on many neighborhoods and could be an exciting thing. Mr. Hernandez stated the church was to be received "as i~. He stated the building use was to include youth and seniors. He does not want to take money from the established Georgia Street program to fund a building leased "as is". He stated we need to include youth when we go forward with the use of the old church building. Mr. Cox stated there is merit in Mr. Moseley's proposal and wants this matter tabled for two weeks so he can tour the Georgia Street facility. Ms. Hughson stated she has not been in the Georgia Street building in a long time and wanted to know if it was worth spending funds on, and Mr. Gilley stated the present building will be torn down and a new structure will be built at the same location. Ms. Hughson wants a breakdown on the $118,000 designated for Program Administration. Mr. Patterson stated in response to Ms. Hughson's question, the remaining substandard structures will be taken care of through legal means. The City has removed approximately 100 buildings. Mr. Doiron stated he wants the Council to provide more input early in the process. He would like $50,000 of CDBG funding to be made available for social service programs, such as youth programs. Ms. Hughson stated she agrees with Mr. Doiron and wants to see more proposals next year. Mr. Moseley thinks the funds could be used more wiseley than as outlined at