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139. Regular Meeting October 28, 2002 Page 2 Committee, but does feel the Council should consider the disannexation. He feels if Council should put this item on the agenda and make a decision, so the Council can spend time on more important issues. 4) Camille S. Phillips stated she feels the Council should make a decision on the disannexation and move on for the good of the citizens. 5) Gordon Sabin was not present to speak but provided written comments regarding Item # 6, Impact Fees. 6) Kim Gunn, Director of Government Relations for the Austin Apartment Association, stated she wished to speak on Item 14, Noise Nuisance Disconnect and Reconnect Ordinance. She stated she feels the increases of this Ordinance are unfair for the citizens. She also stated since half of Sagewood has been designated as fire lanes, who is responsible for the lost parking places. 7) Tom Rowe stated he wished to speak on Item 25, the campaign flyer. He encouraged the Council to pursue the investigation of the campaign flyer. 8) Dr. Sue Ann Harrison stated she is a pediatrician and a member of San Marcos Clean Air Now. She stated she wished to speak on Item #27, revision to City smoking regulations. She stated smoking is a major problem, which causes illness in children. She urged Council to strengthen the smoking Ordinance in public places. 9) Jamie Doty, member of San Marcos Clean Air Now stated she wished to speak on Item #27, revision to City smoking regulations. She urged the Council to update the present smoking Ordinance to regulate clean air in public places. She stated she has a petition with over 800 signatures and is still gathering names. 10) Fabian Vasquez, sophomore at San Marcos High School, stated he wished to speak on Item #27, revision to City smoking regulations. He stated the students are depending on the Council to pass an Ordinance banning smoking in public places. 11) Nettie Hartsock, member of San Marcos Clean Air Now, stated she wished to speak on Item #27, revision to City smoking regulations. She urged the Council to update the smoking Ordinance. 12) James Moyle, Radiologist, stated he wished to speak on Item #27, revision to City smoking regulations. He stated second-hand smoke contains carcinogens and irritants, which are significant health hazards and nuisances. Smoking is a major environmental risk, which society faces today. He supports legislation to protect health; and second-hand smoke should be included. It harms children and causes heart disease and lung cancer. 13) Ardalan Tajalli, junior at San Marcos High School, stated he wished to speak on Item #27, revision to City smoking regulations. He stated he would like to see the smoking Ordinance changed. He does not want his sister and himself to breathe smoke. 14) Dr. David Jones, Cancer Specialist with Cancer Center, stated he wished to speak on Item #27, revision to City smoking regulations. He assured the Council fewer people will die if the Council strengthened the smoking Ordinance. He stated he feels the right to smoke and where are separate issues. Freedom in this country should not guarantee that some can smoke anywhere where ir will harm others. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Human Development Commission. No nominations were received and this will be rescheduled.