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81. Regular Meeting June 12,2000 Page 8 compromise that would perhaps allow all trucks on Bishop Street so that Hopkins Street did not have to carry the entire load. Ms. Hughson also asked whether this would be temporary until the Wonder Wodd Extension is constructed. Mr. Gilley stated that was his understanding. Mr. Gilley stated regarding a compromise, it would probably be establishing a weight limit between 44-50,000 pounds. Mr. Gilley referred to Ms. Anderson's memo dated June 6, 2000. It stated the actual weight limitation is the easiest method of enforcement that can be used to determine visually whether or not the vehicles meet the restrictions. Mr. Gilley stated it makes the most sense in terms of prohibiting truck traffic. Mr. Doiron asked what sort of fines the Council would impose on limitations on the size of the trucks. Mr. Taylor stated the fine could be up to $500.00 per violation according to State law. Ms. Hughson asked what would be the notification for not driving trucks on Bishop. Mr. Gilley stated there really is no practical way of notifying the truckers. Ms. Hughson suggested notifying through the web site. Mayor Chiu suggested having signs at the corner of Ranch Road 12 and Bishop. Mr. Gilley stated there was no problem where the signs went. Mr. Doiron stated he felt uncomfortable in going anywhere above the 45,000 pound limit. Mr. Taylor stated the ordinance is set up to refer to Section 4 to our fine section which says that each violation is punishable by a fine of between $1.00 and $500.00. Mr. Taylor stated if the Council is interested in setting minimums it could be done as part of the City Code text where restrictions are. Mr. Doiron stated he would like it set at $500.00 minimum and $500.00 maximum for violations. Ms. Tatum stated she still had some concerns about the trucks and weight limits because of the hills on Bishop and for safety issues. Ms. Tatum stated she was concerned that a 45,000 pound truck going down a blind hill could do as much damage as a 200,000 pound truck because of the space on Bishop Street. Discussion ensued. The following vote was recorded on the motion to approve the Ordinance on second reading. AYE: Doiron, Hughson, Cox NAY: Moseley, Chiu, Mayhew, Tatum ABSTAIN: None Motion failed. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration Item 10.C (1), 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, AMENDING THE COMPOSITION OF AND THE CHARGE TO THE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE REVIEW TASK FORCE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mayhew moved for approval of the Resolution and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson moved to amend Part 2 of the Resolution, paragraph two, to change the word "process" to processes and to add the following phrase after the word housing, "(including the appropriate role for manufactured housing)" as suggested by the City Attorney. Mr. Doiron seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The motion passed unanimously on the approval of the Resolution. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration Item lO.C. (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 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY FOR THE PROVISION OF TREE TRIMMING SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Doiron seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.