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7. Regular Meeting May 24, 1999 Page 7 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 THE TRAFFIC REGISTER MAINTAINED UNDER CITY CODE SECTION 82.067 TO REVISE TRUCK TRAFFIC REGULATIONS FOR A PORTION OF BISHOP STREET; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mr. Cox moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. Laura Schneider stated truck traffic on Bishop would cause damage to the roadway. She advised the turn from Bishop onto Hopkins/Hunter is tighter than from RR12 onto Hopkins. A portion of Bishop narrows, there are two blind hills and a dangerous curve. She fears for the safety of those who travel on Bishop and stated there are a number of pedestrians with no sidewalks also. She stated repairs need to be made and rights-of-way cleared before allowing trucks on Bishop and the speed limit must be enforced. Joe Schneider stated he is opposed to this Ordinance. Ronald Haselroad stated there would be loaded trucks on Bishop and we need to get an artery for truck traffic. Bill Haney stated he has a business on Franklin and needs the trucks to be able to get to his business and was advised legitimate deliveries are allowed. Mr. Cox stated if the Ordinance is approved, it should be as a temporary measure. The City needs to extend Wonder World or reconstruct Bishop. Mr. Hernandez thinks enforcement would be difficult. Celestino Mendez stated it would be dangerous, and trucks should not be allowed on Bishop until emergency measures are made. Mr. Cox stated the speed limit should be enforced. Mr. Mihalkanin requested information regarding Bishop Street be on the next agenda. On roll call for approval of the Ordinance, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Hughson, Cox. NAY: Doiron, Moore, Moseley, Hernandez. ABSTAIN: None. The motion failed. Mayor Moore introduced Item 12.A., a discussion regarding the "Amber Plan". The Council was provided a handout in their agenda packets regarding this plan. Larry Sowards of the Police Department advised this is a plan that was implemented in Arlington, Texas where child abductions are publicized immediately so the public can assist in recovery of the child. He stated it is a very viable plan and not a difficult program to implement. The Council also expressed interest in the Helping Hands Program becoming more visible and the children being educated to its value. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 8.C., 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 THE CITY BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR THE 1998-99 FISCAL YEAR TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT SOFTWARE UPGRADE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Hernandez moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration removal from the table and approval of an Ordinance on second reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS DRAINAGE UTILITY BY AMENDING