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Regular Meeting June 11, 2001 20. Page 9 Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration Item 34 removed from the consent agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was reaœ as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE ALLOCATION OF 2001 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS THE OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY TO ACT IN MATTERS RELATED TO THE GRANT PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Tatum moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Montoya seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson asked if the Resolution includes only one sidewalk (the one on Hunter Rd), and Mr. Gilley stated yes, but they hope to find money to include some sidewalk funding in the operating budget for next year. Ms. Hughson stated since the Calaboose is a City building, she thinks it should be maintained with City funds regularly rather than through CDBG funding. She also expressed an interest in the household hazardous waste removal being funded in the City budget to help insure that it is held on an annual basis. Ms. Hughson asked if the amount stated is enough for the neighborhood cleanup program. Mr. Gilley stated that it is. Mr. Mayhew agreed with Ms. Hughson on the source of funding for the Calaboose. Mr. Mayhew stated he thinks the LBJ Museum is a worthwhile project and would like to see that funded from the City Tourist Account. Mr. Gilley stated he would check the fund balance of that account to see if there is funding available. Mr. Gilley stated the changes the Council wants to make must be formally amended. Ms. Jamison stated there will be a 30-day comment period following the Council's approval, and that if this is approved at the next meeting, that will still allow time for the 30-day comment period. Several Council members expressed concern about the lack of a city park in the Sunset Acres area as noted during the Public Hearings on the CDBG. Ms. Tatum inquired what it would cost to fund a park and provide some playground equipment. Mr. Gilley stated there would be over $100,000 savings in CDBG funding if the aforementioned items were removed from the CDBG funding, and if the Council agrees to delete those items from CDBG, then those funds could go to park development at Sunset Acres. Ms. Hughson stated the Council should look at the Parks Master Plan before designating these funds to any particular project. Ms. Hughson moved to table this Resolution to the next Council Meeting and Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu introduced the City Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley introduced Stephanie Garcia, who is an Assistant to the City Manager. Mayor Chiu introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report at this meeting. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration removing from the table and adoption of an Ordinance on third and final reading tabled earlier in the meeting, amending Article 5, PDD Planned Development District, of Chapter 94, Development Standards, of the City Code to update and simplify City