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9. Regular Meeting September 13, 1999 Page 6 Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Doiron seconded the motion. Mr. Gilley stated the additional services with Black and Veatch are related to odor control. We want to be assured we are operating to maximum efficiency. The domes are almost complete, and we will next begin the biofilters. Letters have twice been sent to the area residents. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution (Mayor Moore not present to vote on this item). Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 8.D. (7) 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 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A TELECOMMUNICATIONS LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MCI WORLDCOM NETWORK SERVICES, INC. FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLE TO BE INSTALLED IN THE RIVER RIDGE SUBDIVISION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Doiron seconded the motion. It was consensus of Council to agendize a discussion regarding the charge for these types of fees and franchise fees. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 8.D. (8) 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 AN AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL SERVICES FORM FOR THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND BLACK AND VEATCH IN CONNECTION WITH THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THIS AUTHORIZATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (Mr. Moseley not present to vote on this item). Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding water supply options for Calendar Year 2000. Mr. Taylor advised the City has received correspondence from the Edwards Aquifer Authority offering to reduce the annual fee amount charged if the City will execute a contract for a reduced amount of withdrawals. It was consensus of Council not to reduce our authorized permitted pumping amount. The Council directed the City retain their full permitted pumping amount and pay the fee for same, as budgeted. The City has also received correspondence from Regional Water Resource Development Group asking if the City wants to lease or purchase water rights from them. It was consensus of Council not to acquire water rights from Regional Water Resource Development Group. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding the Parking Advisory Committee recommendations. Mr. Mihalkanin requested the Ordinance amendment to change the parking hours downtown needs to be agendized. He wants Staff to discuss with SWT the parking lot. Mr. Gilley stated he has provided the appraised value to the Council and Staff has discussed with SWT the options for public use. Mr. Gilley stated he thought the Committee had been asked to evaluate the concept of the City owning the parking lot and other additional parking areas. Mr. Gilley stated we have an estimate on reconstruction of the lot but not for the Fire Station Studio lot and the property behind the buildings. The Council wants a recommendation from the Parking Committee on this matter. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he wants the Council to receive a draft Ordinance in the next two meetings on parking hours and other explicit recommendations of the Committee. Kyle Maysel, Chair of the Parking Committee, advised the