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10. Regular Meeting September 13, 1999 Page 7 Council they have short and long term recommendations. They want to expand parking times on certain streets, place signage of hours of parking and provide angle parking on Edward Gary. They have also loo~ed at the concept of angle parking throughout the downtown area where practicable. They have provided no recommendations for three sides of the Courthouse Square due to the upcoming street and sidewalk improvements - LBJ, Hopkins and Guadalupe. Mr. Maysel stated the Committee wanted direction from the Council what to do behind the Fire Station Studio and Draft Choice. He stated there is estimated to be 60-S0 additional spaces by changing )arking lines and grading. He also stated they are looking at the Towing )rdinance and preparing a draft. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he wants to :larify direction to Staff to prepare an Ordinance regarding the parking times and angle parking on Edward Gary. Mr. Hernandez added the length of time for parking should be the same on Edward Gary from University to Hutchison as on N. LBJ. Ms. Hughson stated she wants Engineering to look at the Ordinance that will be brought to Council to make sure all safety concerns are addressed. There was consensus to have Staff look at angle parking downtown. Mr. Gilley stated Staff could start with Edward Gary and move on. Staff was directed to discuss with SWT the parking lot and have the Committee look at recommendations for the parking lot. Mr. Hernandez stated we also need to look at all costs to see if the options are workable. Ms. Hughson stated she would like Staff to provide a report on how the parking bank is working. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Interlocal Agreement. Ms. Hughson who serves on this Board stated it is comprised of two County Commissioners, two Council Members and one physician. She stated there are quorum problems and she suggests the City's representatives be one Council Member and one Citizen and stagger the terms of the Board Members. She stated she would like the Citizen representative to have some expertise in this area. There was ~onsensus of the Council for these changes. Ms. Hughson stated the Kyle- .~iederwald area is also covered, and they are looking to establish a location in Kyle with existing personnel and equipment. EMS will then review this matter in six months to see how it is working. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he agrees with these recommendations and suggested the appointments by the City be worded "two City representatives" and decide who would serve. Ms. Hughson stated the Commissioners may want to do this too. Ms. Hughson stated she wants Mr. Taylor to look to see where more flexibility can be added. Mr. Doiron who also serves on this Board stated the Board thinks EMS will be more efficient if it continues as one unit. Mayor Moore introduced the City Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley had no report at this meeting. Mayor Moore introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report at this meeting. Mayor Moore introduced the City Council's Report. (1) Ms. Hughson wanted to know how the City would respond to the two Citizen requests earlier in the agenda. Mr. Handler Smith's item will be agendized. Mr. Walker's matter will be agendized for discussion. Council requested Staff data on this matter. (2) The Council drew lots for the appointments to the Economic Development Council. (3) Mr. Mihalkanin stated the Bond Oversight Committee is interested in holding a Workshop with the City Council. It was consensus of Council to hold a Workshop Meeting with the Bond Oversight Committee in the near future. Mayor Moore introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.071, to seek the City Attorney's advice regarding pending litigation, contemplated litigation, or other matters (development incentive requests: Leah Drive area, outlet malls area, Clovis Barker Drive improvements); and Sections 551.072 and 551.073, to discuss purchase of real property (Sessom Canyon area, Westover area) and lease of real property (San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce). Ms. Hughson moved the