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48. Regular Meeting May 22, 2000 Page 5 DENSITY) AND "c" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-2" HEA VY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Chiu opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Mark Van Kleef stated he is the owner of the property and would be available to answer any questions the Council may have. There were no other speakers, so Mayor Chiu closed the public hearing. Mr. Doiron moved for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and Mr. Moseley seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of a Zoning Ordinance, the caption which was read 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 2.56 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2216 IH-35 SOUTH FROM "f' INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO "C-2" HEAVY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Chiu opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Mark McKenn stated he is representing the buyer of the property and would answer any questions the Council may have. There were no other speakers, so Mayor Chiu closed the public hearing. Mr. Doiron moved for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration a public hearing to receive citizen input regarding the Community Development Block Grant Program Consolidated Plan. 1. Mike Mercado stated the funds should be used to make San Marcos nicer, cleaner, and to have more affordable housing available. 2. Ron Jager, from the San Marcos Seniors Association, stated the association is in need of $40,000 to demolish the old church and for architect fees. 3. Ruben Garza stated Southside Community Center is responsible for a lot of affordable housing in the community and he feels there is still a great need for housing. 4. Charlie Elliott stated Habitat for Humanity is in need of more funding to be able to build more affordable housing in Victory Gardens. 5. Angela White stated the Youth Service Bureau thanks the Council for funds that were used to renovate their kitchen. 6. Pat Tessaro stated the Food Bank is in need of more space either added to their current facility or will need funding to move to a larger facility. 7. Carmen Salinas stated Homespun is in need of a permanent facility. In the last five years Homespun has moved five times and in order to serve the community, they will need a facility of their own. 8. Albert Sierra stated the Housing Authority is looking into purchasing ten city lots and building homes for $75,000 each, which most homes in San Marcos are selling for $100,000 or more. This is a great opportunity for many families in San Marcos. There were no other speakers, so Mayor Chiu closed the public hearing. 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 CITY CODE TO REMOVE THE RESTRICTIONS ON TRUCK TRAFFIC ON BISHOP STREET; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mr. Moseley moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, 1. Ken Moss stated Bishop Street cannot handle truck traffic. 2. John Thomaides stated some trucks need to be taken off Hopkins Street. 3, Joe Schneider stated trucks should not be allowed on Bishop Street because the hill and blind curve at the intersection of Franklin Drive is too dangerous. Mr. Hernandez asked to have Staff research information regarding gravel and dump trucks. Mr. Gilley stated Staff would do research and give the Council some suggestions. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on first reading.