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il. Regular Meeting January 14, 2002 Page 11 Mayor Chiu intreduced fer censideration appreval ef an Ordinance en secend reading, the caption which was read as fellows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 6, LARGE PARTIES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS, TO CHAPTER 34, ENVIRONMENT, OF THE SAN MARCOS CITY CODE, INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Hughson moved for approval of the Ordinance on second reading and Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson moved to amend Recital 1 to read, "The City staff residential areas of the City disturb the residents, detrimentally .... ", and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Ms. Hugshon moved to amend Section 34.702(a) (3) on Page 2 for wording regarding litter pickup to be provided indicating this must be done "by 10:00 a.m. the following day,n and Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Ms. Hughson stated she did not think this should be limited to "50 or more", because the same problems can happen with fewer people. Mr. Cox stated he tends to agree with that principle. Ms. Hughson stated if they are blocking the street, the Chief is going to go in to address this matter. Chief Griffith stated they would not be required to count. Ms. Hughson then moved to amend the Ordinance to delete the term "large~ throughout the Ordinance and to remove the "fifty" designation and Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Ms. Hughson asked Chief Griffith if they access names through electrical deposits, and Chief Griffith indicated they now have that information. Mr. Cox inquired if registration was taken out of the Ordinance, and Mr. Mihalkanin stated it was not registration but rather was notification. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he appreciated the work of the Police Department and the partnership with the University. Mr. Mihalkanin requested that citizens ask themselves how many times a police officer has showed up at their home because of a noise complaint due to parties for graduations, birthdays and/or anniversaries. Mr. Mihalkanin said this Ordinance was being considered because some residents refuse to be good neighbors and asked what we were willing to do as fellow homeowners to help our neighbors protect the value of their homes. On roll call the City Council voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on second reading. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration adoption of an Ordinance on third and final reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXASAMEND!NG ARTICLE 4, WRECKERS, OF CHAPTER 90, VEHICLES FOR HIRE, OF THE SAN MARCOS CITY CODE TO UPDATE, EXPAND AND CLARIFY CITY REGULATIONS FOR WRECKER SERVICES THAT PERFORtd TOWS IN THE CITY; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.