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68. Regular Meeting March 27,2000 Page 9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF WORKSTATIONS AND LAPTOP COMPUTERS FROM DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION THROUGH THE ST ATE GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION'S CATALOGUE PURCHASING PROCEDURE; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING MANAGER TO EXECUTE PURCHASING DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Pro-Tern Mihalkanin introduced for consideration, Item 12.D.(10), adoption of a Resolution, removed from the consent agenda, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO PROTECTIVE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF SOFT BODY ARMOR FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Moseley moved for adoption of the Resolution and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson asked if all vendors where aware that they could include trade-ins on their bid. Cheryl Pantermuehl stated the bid did not specify this criteria but there were no protests from the vendors. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Pro-Tern Mihalkanin introduced for consideration, Item 12.D.(11), adoption of a Resolution, removed from the consent agenda, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AL~ INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR A PEER REVIEW STUDY OF TRANSPORTATION PLANNING IN THE AUSTIN METROPOLITAN AREA; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Cox moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Moseley seconded the motion. Mr. Hughson questioned why this was returned to an agenda when it failed at the previous meeting. Mr. Cox stated he asked this item to be placed back on the agenda because there was no discussion regarding this item at the last City Council Meeting and it is difficult to ask Congress for funding of transportation issues. Mr. Cox thinks this study is important to San Marcos and for the region. He feels this will happen whether San Marcos decides to participate or not and would be beneficial to our community to participate. Mayor Pro- Tem Mihalkanin stated he needs more information that has not yet come to him and would like to table this item until the next Regular City Council Meeting on April 10, 2000. Mr. Hernandez moved to table until April 10, 2000 and Mr. Moseley seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Moseley, Cox, Hernandez. NAY: Hughson, Doiron. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Pro-Tern Mihalkanin introduced a discussion item regarding Policies on Alley Use. Mr. Gilley stated Mr. Taylor has been working with Mr. Swart on this matter. Mr. Taylor stated the issue before the Council is the City's maintenance or the City's allowed use by private parties of unopened alleys of the City. Mr. Taylor stated should the City require alleys that are unopened to remain open and free of obstructions, such as fencing, or to permit unopened alleys to be fenced, used and maintained until they are formally opened. The second issue is whether to formalize a process for the opening of unopened alleys. Mr. Cox asked regarding Mr. Swart's case is the alley unopened, and Mr. Taylor replied it is an unopened alley. Mr. Taylor stated to open an