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140 Regular Meeting April 27, 1998 Page 2 create a significant traffic problem. Tom McNair agreed the greenbelt in the Schulle Canyon area should be protected and hopes the City Council can figure out a way to help them preserve the land. Mike Hennessy explained Schulle Canyon is now a drainage area and cannot stand another multi-family development in Sector Three. He suggested the Council work with the neighbors to address ecological factors and how to best develop this area. Lee Schroeder, recommended the Council be more aggressive in establishing parkland because there is not any in this quadrant. He stated Schulle Canyon was offered to the City at a nominal fee a few years ago. Dr. Randy Rogers stated there is a group of residents who will try to acquire the canyon if the contract does not go through; however, he would like to see the city buy this area as parkland. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration four appointments to the Main Street Advisory Board. Mr. Mihalkanin nominated Nilda Waugh, Dave Waugh and Debbie Ingalsbe, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore asked to bring back the other appointment to the next meeting. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration one appointment to fill a vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission. There were no nominations so Mayor Moore asked this be made at the next meeting. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration confirmation of the City Manager's appointment to the Civil Service Commission. Mr. Gilley recommended Rene Ferrer. Mr. Cox moved for approval to confirm the appointment of Rene Ferrer to the Civil Service Commission and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced receiving the Citizen Review Commission's Report and direction to staff. Mr. Gilley explained the Citizen Review Commission has just began the process of reviewing the Ordinances for the Boards and Commissions. Ms. Hughson asked why the Senior Activities were being given to the Senior Citizens Facilities Advisory Board and not to Parks and Recreation. Mr. Guerra asked why the Minority and Fair Housing Issues were being given to the Ethics Review Commission. Mr. Gilley stated he did not know what the recommendations of the Commission were based on. Mr. Guerra stated he would like to receive a written explanation from the Citizen Review Commission on their recommendations. Ms. Hughson stated she would like to go forward on their recommendation for the Commission for Women and would also like to see their explanation on the other recommendations. This was the consensus of the Council. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of a Zoning Ordinance, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY BY REZONING A 1.071 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2112 IH-35 NORTH FROM "R-1" SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (LOW DENSITY) TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Moore opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Allen Holt stated he was available to answer any questions. He stated there is no current plans to develop the property. There were no other speakers so Mayor Moore closed the public hearing. Mr. Guerra moved for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of a Zoning Ordinance, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY BY REZONING 0.115 ACRES MORE OR LESS OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 227 KNOX STREET FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "R-2" SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (MEDIUM DENSITY); INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES.