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126. Regular Meeting July 10, 2000 Page 6 Mr. Cox moved for adoption of the Resolution and for approval of the amendments in Mr. Taylor's memorandum dated July 6, 2000 (tax abatement delayed from 2002 and 2003 to 2004 and 2005; Section 5.03 change fraction to "A/~) and Mr. Moseley seconded the motion. This expansion will provide six new jobs. Mr. Doiron wants the tax abatement policy to be reviewed. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Moseley, Hughson, Chiu, Cox, Mayhew, Tatum. NAY: Doiron. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration Item 9.E., approval of Tourist Account funding in the amount of $800.00 for exhibit space at the Texas Municipal League Conference in Austin, November 15-18, 2000. Ms. Hughson asked what the total cost would be and Ms. Womack stated about $2,000. Ms. Hughson stated this is not a good use of our tourist dollars and there are more cost effective ways to promote tourism. Mr. Moseley moved for approval of the expenditure from the Tourist Account and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Doiron, Moseley, Chiu, Cox, Tatum. NAY: Hughson, Mayhew. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of appointments to the San Marcos Sesquicentennial Commmittee (temporary). Mr. Doiron agreed to serve as Co-Chair with Diana Finley. Mr. Doiron moved to appoint Diana Finley and Rodney Vanoudekerke, Mr. Moseley moved to appoint Mittee Washington and Elvin Holt, Ms. Hughson moved to appoint Pat Murdock and Frances Breihan, Mayor Chiu moved to appoint Janis Womack, Gwen Smith and C. Hill Rylander, Mr. Cox moved to appoint Ellie Stewart and James Wilson, Mr. Mayhew moved to appoint Gretchen Lindsey and Frank Flauto, and Ms. Tatum moved to appoint Linda Kendrick and Neddie Castillo, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu introduced a discussion regarding the MLK/Heritage Neighborhood traffic proposal. John Thomaides advised the Council the Neighborhood Transportation Group includes representatives of five neighborhoods who formed after the Carson zoning matter. They felt challenged by some of the comments made by the City to form this group. Miguel Lecuona stated the goal is about process and how we can work together. The neighborhoods want a partnership with the City. Amy Kirwin stated she wants to emphasize what Mr. Lecuona stated. She stated she was delighted with the enthusiasm the Council had shown for their report and is encouraged the City is supportive of assisting with any details the neighbors might need. Scott Walker stated the neighborhoods want development that works for everyone. They suggested a planned development for this area might reduce the traffic. He stated the City is not prepared for the growth we are experiencing, and the neighborhoods are trying to take a pro-active stance. The neighborhoods have drafted a proposal of four roads through the Dunbar Neighborhood. A neighborhood meeting is planned July 18 at 7:00 p.m. at Dunbar. Mr. Doiron stated he is impressed what the neighbors have accomplished on their own. He wanted to know what action the Council wants to take at this time, and if the City was aware what plans the developer has. He stated the City needs to make this part of town more navigable. Ms. Hughson stated the City should support this group as it moves forward and the Council agreed. It was consensus of the City Council for staff to review the neighborhoods' proposal. The neighborhoods also stated they want to plan a multi-neighborhood meeting sometime in August with City staff present.