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Regular Heeting January 14, 2002 Page 7 the property so the complex would not serve as a through street. Ms. Davila stated she is opposed to the use of gates and access through their neighborhood. No one else wished to speak, so Mayor Chiu closed the public hearing. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. Ms. Tatum stated she was confused about the cul-de-sacs, and was advised they are not actually cul-de-sacs, but rather are gates. Mr. Patterson stated there are some tough issues to resolve. He stated the one lightning rod issue is whether or not to connect the street. This could be resolved with the use of a cul-de-sac, but it may be shortsighted for the future. There may be tradeoffs. Mr. Patterson stated with all Sectors, the neighborhoods want the traffic problems resolved, but no one wants traffic being routed close to their property. Mr. Patterson stated one option may be to look at the Transportation Master Plan. He stated this portion of the Master Plan regarding traffic only could be pulled out and input provided to the Council in a two to three-week period. Jon James stated the Sector 3 process began two to three years ago. The maps include adjacent Sectors and the ETJ. The Leah connection has been a controversial issue. It was originally planned as a connection. In Option 2 the Texas Department of Transportation opposed a street connection halfway between Broadway and Leah and stated they would not permit the installation of a traffic light at this location. The School District also opposed this without the traffic light. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended Option 3, and there was a split vote by the P&ZC on this recommendation. Mr. Mihalkanin asked Mr. James to identify Option 3 on the map, and Mr. James stated it is shown in orange. Mr. Mihalkanin asked what the rationale was for the Del Sol extension, and Mr. James stated for general connectivity for the neighborhoods. Mr. James stated other options also include Del Sol for connectivity. Mr. Mayhew asked the time frame for the consultants providing traffic information, and Mr. Patterson stated if the Council tabled first reading for at least two weeks, and then resumed the readings, the consultants could probably provide information by third reading. Mr. Mayhew then moved to table first reading until the first meeting in February and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration a public hearing and 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 SECTIONS 86.197, 86.199 AND 86.200 OF THE CITY CODE TO REVISE CITY UTILITY DEPOSIT POLICIES AND TO REVIEW UTILITY BILL PAYMENT DUE DATES, PENALTY DATES AND DISCONNECTION DATES; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Chiu opened the public hearing. Ne one wished te speak, se Mayer Chiu closed the public hearing. Mr. Hayhew moved for approval of the Ordinance en first reading and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion. Ms. Hughsen asked if you have a geed payment history, you can get your deposit back without having t© disconnect your service, and Mr. Taylor stated that is