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4. Regular Meeting May 8, 2000 Page 4 EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration, Item 6.B., approval of an Ordinance on second reading, removed from the consent agenda, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS AMENDING ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER 74 OF THE CITY CODE TO ADD A NEW DIVISION 4 REGARDING OBSTRUCTIONS IN ALLEYS; AND INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS. Mr. Moseley moved for approval of the Ordinance on second reading and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. Mr. Joe Schneider stated he owns several properties in the Westover area and most of the alleys are filled with trash. He is requesting unopened alleys be abandoned because the Parks and Recreation Department is having to clean up the alleys with taxpayers' money. He also feels the Ordinance will cause conflict between neighbors. Mr. Doiron stated he is satisfied with the Ordinance as is. Mr. Cox feels the official policy will not be a conflict for neighbors. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on second reading. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration, Item 6.c.(1), adoption of an Ordinance on third and final reading, removed from the consent agenda, the caption which reads as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH GRANDE COMMUNICATIONS, INc. FOR CABLE TELEVISION AND OTHER SERVICES; PROVIDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE FACILITIES OF GRAND COMMUNICATIONS, INc. WILL BE INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED; ESTABLISHING A TERM OF THE AGREEMENT; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Moseley moved to table this item until the next scheduled City Council Meeting on May 22, 2000 and Mr. Doiron seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration, Item 6.D.(3), 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 AN EXTENSION OF THE CITY'S WATER AND W ASTEW ATER SYSTEMS TO SERVE PROPERTY LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CITY AT NORTH IH-35 AND YARRINGTON ROAD (CHAMPIONS BUSINESS PARK); AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Moseley moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Doiron seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson asked if Champions Business Park can get water from anyone else? Mr. Gilley replied the City has an agreement with Kyle to provide water in this particular area and Mr. Taylor stated by state law the City is required to serve this area. Mr. Cox asked when might this be annexed and Mr. Gilleyreplied the area in question is not currently in the process of being annexed because it is not contigous to the City Limits. They have agreed to be annexed when it is possible to do so. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration, Item 6.D.(4), 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 FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS 2000 PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Doiron seconded the motion. Ms.