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178. Regular Meeting December 10, 2001 Page 4 at a permanent solution. He stated a specific use permit process will impact city-wide, and approval of this zoning would be a precedent for this area. Ms. Hughson stated there will need to be further discussion to seek a resolution of this matter. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, NAY: Mayhew. ABSTAIN: None. The zoning was adopted Montoya, Hughson, Chiu, Cox, Tatum. (see reconsideration in Minutes December 17, 2001). Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration a public hearing and approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING ARTICLE 4, WRECKERS, OF CHAPTER 90, VEHICLES FOR HIRE, OF THE SAN MARCOS CITY CODE TO UPDATE, EXPAND AND CLARIFY CITY REGULATIONS FOR WRECKER SERVICES THAT PERFORM TOWS IN THE CITY; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Chiu opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Bobby New of Doherty's Wrecker Service, referenced Page 7, Section 90.244(g) and stated wrecker companies cannot tell insurance companies what to do or how quickly. Mr. New stated concern of the provision on Page 10, Section 90.252(b) wherein if an insurance company does not pay within fifteen days, the wrecker company could be removed from the rotation. Mike Saucedo of Southwest Towing stated he was not aware of the Ordinance revisions until today and asked the Council to table consideration until he can look at the Ordinance. Ms. Hughson stated the Ordinance would be read three times, and he should bring his comments to the Council at the next meeting. Kyle Maysel of the Downtown Parking Committee stated they held public hearings and public meetings, and no formal agreement was made between the committee and with the wrecker companies. The wrecker companies were asked to provide input so that the recommendations would not be overly burdensome on the wrecker companies. Many people participated in the meetings, but no promises were made what would be recommended. Mr. Maysel stated the wrecker companies did not participate in the meetings, although invited to do so. No one else wished to speak, so Mayor Chiu closed the public hearing. Mr. Mayhew moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Montoya seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson asked why the Ordinance is requiring two wreckers, including one flatbed. Sgt. Jeff Caldwell stated it was a suggestion from the wrecker companies, and the Police Department also thought it would help with the time frames of the wreckers on the rotation list. Ms. Hughson stated in order to be eligible for the list of Central Texas System Registration, a company cannot be delinquent in taxes. Ms. Hughson suggested this should also be included in the first section, and