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Regular Meeting May 24, 1999 Page 6 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; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Ron Patterson reviewed the Sector Four maps with the Council and stated there is some concern for the transitional area between downtown and IH35. Sector Four contains two solid neighborhoods. The Council requested a listing of changes in the Sector Four Plan and a listing of properties where the land use and zoning are not compatible. Mayor Moore opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Steven Hernandez stated he is a resident of Victory Gardens Neighborhood. He expressed concern that his neighbors may not be aware of changes made to this plan. The Council suggested he should encourage others to look at the maps in the Planning Department. He stated he was satisfied with the process. Dave Flemming stated he echoes what Mr. Hernandez said. Bonnie Flemming stated the neighbors had a lot of input in the meetings. No one else wished to speak, so Mayor Moore closed the public hearing. Mr. Cox moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Doiron seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration adoption of an Ordinance on emergency, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR THE 1998-99 FISCAL YEAR TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR DRAINAGE AND RIGHT-OF-WAY VEGETATION CONTROL AND DEBRIS REMOVAL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration' approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 2.091 OF THE CITY CODE TO SPECIFY THE MONTH IN WHICH APPOINTMENTS ARE MADE TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND THE MONTH IN WHICH THE APPOINTMENTS TAKE EFFECT; SPECIFYING EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR NEWLY APPOINTED MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AND INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS. Ms. Hughson moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Moseley seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson expressed interest in allowing alternates to be appointed and trained to be prepared for service on this Commission. Mr. Patterson stated staff provides orientation training upon appointment and the American Planning Association holds annual conferences. Mayor Moore stated CAPCO is interested in getting back into providing training. Mr. Doiron stated he is interested in Melanie Howard providing training on water related issues. Mr. Mihalkanin stated the board volunteer process needs to reflect the training necessary to prepare for service on this Commission. Mr. Doiron moved to amend the Ordinance in Section 2.091(e} to add, " a seminar on land use, environment and . . planning issues " and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. On roll . . . . , call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Hughson, Doiron, Moore, Moseley, Cox. NAY: Hernandez. ABSTAIN: None. On roll call for approval of the Ordinance on first reading, the Council voted unanimous approval.