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37. Regular Meeting September 27, 1999 Page 5 Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 7.B. (4) 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, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS DRAINAGE UTILITY RATES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Moseley moved for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. Mayor Moore proposed amended language which he stated would encourage people to develop smart and would be equitable for new and existing development. Ms. Hughson suggested the Council leave the Ordinance as is and let the Drainage Utility Board look at any suggestions such as these when hearing cases. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 7.C. (4) 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 A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND REBECCA URRUTIA FOR THE USE OF A PORTION OF BENEFIT STREET FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING DRIVEWAY ACCESS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE LICENSE AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson pointed out there have been several similar requests in this area and wants Staff's recommendations on a comprehensive approach. Mr. Patterson agreed and said they would be forthcoming. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 7.C. (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, AMENDING THE RESOLUTION AWARDING AN EMERGENCY CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PURCHASE OF DOMES FOR ODOR CONTROL AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Doiron seconded the motion. This amended Resolution corrects a mistake regarding the vendor. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding legal action against C. R. ~Bobbý' Freeman in connection with dedication of stub-out streets in Country Glenn Subdivision. It was consensus of Council to discuss this matter in Executive Session. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding installation of stop signs on Martin Luther King (MLK) Drive. Staff has previously indicated there is not enough traffic to warrant placing stop signs in a 1996 study. Mr. Hernandez stated there is more involved than an engineering study. He thinks it is good public policy to place stop signs when neighborhoods make the request, and thinks it has been a good decision of the Council to do this in other neighborhoods. He is in favor of the Council directing this to be done. Ms. Hughson is willing to let Engineering recommend the best locations. She thinks they may be needed at Endicott/Dunbar and at the curve. Mr. Doiron stated there are lots of children in the neighborhood and the traffic needs to be slowed down. Mr. Mihalkanin stated MLK at Johnson gets a lot of traffic. Ms. Hughson asked that Mr. Walker get with the neighbors and let them make recommendations where they