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24. Regular Meeting March 25, 2002 Page 5 opposes the Sector Five Plan. (3) Michelle Janysek of the Hills of Hays stated she was opposed to the expansion of Crystal River Parkway and is concerned the Sector Five Plan was developed before the Hills of Hays Subdivision was developed. (4) Dr. Nico Schuler stated he is a resident of Mockingbird Hills and opposes the Leah to Leah connection due to safety reasons. He also stated he opposes an emergency gate placed on Leah Street. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to delete the 2nd bullet item IIExtension of Leah from Wonder World Drive to Broadway" and the 3~bullet item "Extension of Del Sol Dr. to Leah Ave. extension" on page 3-6 of the Sector Five Plan, and Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Ms. Hughson stated she would like staff to work on language to include an exit route and if an emergency gate to the proposed development of Mr. Moore is necessary. Mr. Montoya made a motion to delete the 5th bullet item "Extension of Crystal River Parkway north from Staples Road across the San Marcos River to connect with River Road" on page 3-6 of the Sector Five Plan, and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Mihalkanin asked staff to look at other options for connection to Hwy. 123, but wants the detail planning to be done by the Transportation Master Plan. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on first reading. Mayor Chiu then explained since the 90-day period for adoption of an Ordinance would expire soon, the Council could either hold another public hearing or hold a Special Meeting for the second reading. The Council agreed by consensus to hold a public hearing at the next Regular Meeting on April 8, 2002. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration removal from the table and adoption of an Ordinance on third and final reading, which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 6, HOST RESPONSIBILITIES OF 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. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to remove the Ordinance from the table and for adoption on third and final reading, and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Ms. Hughson asked for an explanation of Section 34.702(c). Sherri Russell, Assistant City Attorney, explained Section 34.702(c) was added for prosecution in court. The prosecutor will have to prove the host did not advise their guest to move their car. Mayor Chiu inquired as to whether the host would receive a ticket or a warning. Ms. Russell stated the Police Officer would go to the party, give a written warning with a time frame to move the vehicle, and if the vehicle was still not attended to, then the Police Officer would give the host a ticket. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance on the third and final reading.