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91. Regular Meeting October 22, 2001 Page 6 Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration 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 TRAFFIC REGISTER MAINTAINED UNDER SECTION 82.067 OF THE SAN MARCOS CITY CODE BY THE ADDITION OF A CONSTRUCTION SPEED LIMIT ON DETOUR ROUTES BETWEEN PROSPECT AND HOPKINS; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion. Mr. Mayhew stated what reduction in speed limit is needed regarding Mr. VonderLippe's comments earlier in the meeting. Ms. Hughson stated this is a safety issue. Mr. Mihalkanin stated 30 miles per hour is not posted and he thinks Highland and Nichols need to have slower speed limits also. Mr. Mayhew stated he thought the speed limit in the entire detour area needed to be reduced. Mr. Taylor stated these additional streets could be brought back to the Council on emergency at the next meeting. Ms. Hughson stated Schulle and Holland needed to be added also. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to amend the Ordinance to reduce the speed limit from 25 to 20 miles per hour and Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion. Mr. Montoya stated between Prospect and Clara, it is narrow. Ms. Anderson stated if needed, they could implement a one-way detour. Mr. Taylor advised the Council the Code allows the City Engineer to implement temporary speed limits for no more than ninety days, and so this could be done even before it is brought back to the Council for consideration on emergency. The Council voted unanimously in favor of the amendment. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration 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 CITY'S 2001-2002 BUDGET TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR RELOCATION OF WATER LINES AND FIRE HYDRANTS NEAR THE CRADDOCK AVENUE/BISHOP STREET INTERSECTION; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mayhew moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration reconsideration of a Zoning Ordinance. The Council did not wish to reconsider this Ordinance. The caption of the Ordinance reads 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 7.43 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 100 BLOCK OF SUNCREST LANE, FROM "R- 1" (SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT [LOW DENSITY]) TO "LB" (LIMITED BUSINESS DISTRICT); INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES.