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63. Regular Meeting March 27, 2000 Page 4 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 114.487 OF THE CITY CODE TO ADD "CAR W ASH FACILITIES" AS SPECIFIC USES IN "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Pro-Tern Mihalkanin opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. There were no speakers, so Mayor Pro- Tem Mihalkanin closed the public hearing. Ms. Hughson moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Doiron seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Pro-Tern Mihalkanin introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A LIMOUSINE SERVICE CERTIFICATE TO GRACE L. DAVIS, DfB/N JOURNEYS, FOR THE PROVISION OF LUXURY LIMOUSINE SERVICES IN SAN MARCOS, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Pro-Tern Mihalkanin opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Grace Davis stated she wanted Council to approve the permit so that this service can be provided to the public. There were no other speakers, so Mayor Pro-Tern Mihalkanin closed the public hearing. Mr. Doiron moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Cox seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Pro-Tern Mihalkanin introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE REALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING FROM THE DOWNTOWN SIDEW ALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO VARIOUS OTHER PROJECTS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Pro-Tern Mihalkanin opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. 1. Mike Mercado, Sunset Acres resident, stated there is no place for the homeless to go and would like the housing rehabilitation monies to be doubled. 2. Melanie Johnson, Central Texas Medical Center, stated the hospital would like $21, 941 to purchase a colposcope for the emergency room department, which would assist in the collection of evidence for sexual assault or sexual abuse used to examine children. Currently the children are being sent to Austin because the equipment is not available in San Marcos. 3. Julie Veidt stated she hopes the City will allocate funds towards the use of advancement of sexual assault and sexual abuse forensic examinations and is here to answer any questions the Council may have. 4. Nancy Easley, registered nurse in the emergency room and a sexual assault nurse examiner at CTMC, stated she has collected evidence for sexual assault victims for the last five years in this area. The children of this community have not been able to be examined because of the lack of equipment. It is necessary to be able to see small pieces of evidence that cannot be seen with the naked eye and that can be the difference between a case being made of sexual abuse or a case not being substantiated. 5. Marla Johnson, Executive Director of the Hays-Caldwell Womens Center, stated they submitted two requests for funding. They request $12,683 for the Parenting Program Facilitator and $24,500 to purchase a van for transporting. 6. Gene Martin, San Marcos Housing Authority, stated funding is needed in the amount of $24,696 for expanding the current elderly service program. 7. Kyev Tatum, Director of the Mitchell Center, stated the remaining CDBG funds should be given back to the Human Services Advisory Board so the board can evaluate how the funds should be distributed. 8. Dianne Wassenich stated the deep trench near the University at North LBJ that the students are currently walking on is too dangerous and something needs to be done for safety reasons. 9. Teresa Santerre Hobby stated she spoke earlier regarding the hike and bike trail and would like to see funds allocated for that project. Grace Davis stated she is a fifteen year volunteer at the Hays-Caldwell Womens Center and the