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180. Regular Meeting December 10, 2001 Page 6 reference State law. Ms. Hughson stated in Section 90.272, if we are not addressing requirements, then we need to take it out of the title. Ms. Hughson stated concern for misplacement of provisions. Division 4 provides rates, and 90.293 invoices for storage fees, and 90.292 states vehicles are not to be towed unless signs are posted. Ms. Hughson stated that should be in the 90-250-260 section, and Mr. Taylor stated he would look at that. Ms. Hughson inquired about maximum fee amount being set by City Council and asked if it usually said by City. Mr. Taylor stated most of the Fee Ordinances in the Code Book state that fees are set by the City Council. Ms. Hughson asked for clarification regarding non-consent tows. Mr. Taylor stated the Parking Advisory Committee's recommendation is the driver be charged one-half the normal fee if the tires are off the ground, and if they just arrived at the scene and the wrecker service had not raised the tires, they should not be charged. Ms. Hughson referenced Section 90.278(7) regarding fees and asked if the second vehicle is transported by the same tow, if that is physically the same truck, or is that second vehicle transported by the same towing company. Mr. Taylor stated transported by the same vehicle. Ms. Hughson asked if it is State law where the signs in a parking lot have to be in order to post notice. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he does not think a tow truck should be paid any money if the truck has not hooked to the car. Ms. Hughson stated she is okay with no payment to the tow truck if they have not connected. She stated if they have hooked up and whether they have lifted the wheels or not, she would like to see a different point in the sequence. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he is okay with the way the Ordinance is written. Mayor Chiu stated he is in agreement with Mr. Mayhew's point about the number of days for payment and thought this point needed to be worked on. The Council voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on first reading. 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 THE SAN MARCOS HORIZONS CITY MASTER PLAN ADOPTED IN SECTION 102.026 OF THE CITY CODE BY ADOPTING A NEW APPENDIX ENTITLED "WONDER WORLD DRIVE LAND USE PLAN"; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Chiu opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one wished to speak, so Mayor Chiu closed the public hearing. Ms. Hughson moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion. Jon James stated this draft Plan is an extension of Wonder World Drive from Hunter Road to Ranch Road 12 and is a five-square mile area. The development of the area is to match the goals of the community and will be added to the Annexation Plan, public hearings will be held and the Planning and Zoning Commission will provide a recommendation. Mr. James stated the Plan will encompass the character of the community to preserve and enhance the hill country image. The land use reflects 500 acres of open space, and residential development with three homes per acre or one home per acre. The Plan recommends