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45. Regular Meeting January 28, 2002 Page 10 qualm holding the host accountable. Mr. Mihalkanin stated substantial changes have been made to this Ordinance and the Noise Ordinance. He stated the two Ordinances are so intertwined and because of the concern expressed by the community, he thought the Council should consider tabling the Ordinances to hold a public meeting and discuss the issues. Mr. Mayhew asked if Chief Griffith had any comments, and Chief Griffith stated he met with rental property managers in San Marcos to discuss the Party and Noise Ordinances today and commented on the changes. Mr. Mihalkanin stated the City Attorney's Office and Police Department should provide support at a public meeting. Ms. Tatum stated during citizen comment several comments were made by citizens that they wanted the opportunity to provide input, and Ms. Tatum would be in favor of this happening provided this is done quickly. Council discussed the need to allow time for the public meeting. Mr. Mihalkanin then moved to table this matter until March 25 and Mr. Montoya seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration Item 19 removed from the consent agenda, 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, TEXAS, AMENDING DIVISION 3 OF ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER 34, ENVIRONMENT, OF THE SAN MARCOS CITY CODE TO ADD REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO NOISE FROM VEHICLES AND FROM PARTIES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Cox moved for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. Mr. Mihalkanin then moved to table this Ordinance until March 25 and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Gilley stated they will publicize a meeting and make copies of the Ordinances available at City Hall, at the meeting and on the website, and will provide copies to neighborhood representatives. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration Item 20 removed from the consent agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE RESALE OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 300 BLOCK OF CHEATHAM STREET THAT WAS FORECLOSED FOR UNPAID TAXES; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for adoption of the Resolution and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion. fv1r. Mayhew stated we would only be recovering 19% of the total judgment. Mr. Taylor stated access to this property is a dedicated platted street that is not paved and is called an alley, which abuts a commercial development. Mr. Mihalkanin asked if the City had a legal obligation to pave it, and Mr. Taylor stated no. Ms. Hughson asked if the City had marketed the sale in any way, and Mr. Gilley stated not that he was aware of. On roll call the City Council unanimously voted Nay to the adoption of this Resolution. Ms. Hughson stated if it is advertised the