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23.. Regular Meeting March 25, 2002 Page 4 Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration a public hearing and approval of the City Council Budget Policy Statement for FY 2002-2003. Mayor Chiu opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Chiu closed the public hearing. Mr. Mayhew moved for approval of the City Council Budget Policy Statement for FY 2002-2003, Ms. Tatum seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson moved to amend IV.E. Communication 2. to read "Obtain low power radio station for the City", and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Council then voted unanimously for the approval of the City Council Budget Policy Statement for FY 2002-2003, which is attached to these minutes. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on first reading, which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY'S 2001-2002 BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR GRANT FUNDS TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE TEXAS STATE LIBRARY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Tatum moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on first reading. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration removal from table and approval of an Ordinance on first reading, which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 102.029 OF THE CITY CODE BY ADOPTING THE SECTOR FIVE PLAN; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Ms. Tatum moved to remove the Ordinance from the table and for approval on first reading and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. Mayor Chiu asked Jon James, Chief Planner, to review any changes with the proposed Sector Five Plan. Jon James stated at this time there is no need for a Leah to Leah connection, but thinks the Council should reserve the right to make the connection in the future if necessary. He also stated the connection from Hwy. 123 to Crystal River Parkway is necessary, but thinks the Transportation Master plan should determine whether the connection should be two or four lanes. Mayor Chiu inquired whether staff has reviewed an alternative connection from Crystal River Parkway to Cape Road, rather than to Hwy. 123. Ms. Anderson stated an alternative proposal was submitted to TxDOT, and is still in the preliminary stages. There are several difficulties with this option. Mayor Chiu stated the Council would now hear from those citizens who signed up to speak during the three minute Citizen comment period and asked to postpone speaking until this item. (1) Virginia Mendez stated she is a Hills of Hays resident and has collected signatures on a petition opposing the expansion of Crystal River Parkway, which is proposed in the Sector Five Plan. (2) Jody Shaffer stated she resides in the Hills of Hays and was not aware of the proposed expansion of Crystal River Parkway when she built her home. She stated she