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21. Regular Meeting June 11, 2001 Page 10 regulations for Planned Development Districts. Ms. Hughson moved to remove the Ordinance from the table, for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading, and to amend the Ordinance to incorporate the amendment edits provided by the City Attorney by memorandum dated May 24, 2001 and to further amend 94.233(d) as follows, ". . If the planning director determines that proposed modifications substantially impact compliance with the approved PDD, whether individually or cumulatively, the director will deny the request for approval.," and Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu introduced the City Council's Report. (1) Mr. Mayhew referenced Flag Day would be June 14, and the Sesquicentennial Committee has suggested everyone with a flag should fly them often this year. (2) Mr. Cox referenced a meeting he had with Mayor Chiu regarding attendance at meetings in connection with transportation issues, and one in particular to lobby for transportation funds. Mr. Cox stated he thought it would be important for Mayor Chiu to attend such meetings and expenses may be charged to the Economic Development line item. It was consensus of Council for the Mayor to do so. Mr. Cox stated the meeting will be in regard to changes occurring by the Congress regardingtransportation. The Council indicated they want the City to be represented in these matters. (3) Ms. Hughson stated the Council needs an agenda item to discuss the tax rate before the budget is finalized, and Mr. Gilley will address this item at the June 25 Council Meeting. (4) Mayor Chiu stated he is working on a task force with Austin Community College, and they are in need of citizen input on some issues and asked if the survey could be placed in the Activity Center. ACC will now offer through the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District 20 hours of transferable credit at no cost to the school district or students. ACC is considering bringing more ACC classes to San Marcos over the next few years. In addition to night classes, they might expand their program at the school district to include day classes and a workforce certification. (5) Mayor Chiu mentioned the Summer Fun Program and the movies that will be shown at the San Marcos Plaza stage on Mondays. Mayor Chiu introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.071, to seek the City Attorney's advice regarding pending litigation (Gary vs. City of San Marcos). Ms. Hughson moved the Council adjourn at 8:27 p.m. and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Mihalkanin moved the Council reconvene at 8:58 p.m. and Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m. on motion made by Ms. Tatum and seconded by Mr. Mayhew.