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2.5. Regular Meeting March 25, 2002 Page 6 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, 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. Ms. Hughson moved to remove the Ordinance from the table and for adoption on third and final reading, and Mr. Cox seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu asked how the disconnection of the electricity would be handled. Chief Griffith stated he has drafted a strict policy procedure for all Officers to follow and the Officers at the scene will have to get a second opinion from a Supervisor before any action is taken. Ms. Hughson made a motion to amend Recital 1 to read, "The City staff residential areas of the City disturb the area residents, detrimentally.. .", and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Ms. Hughson moved to amend Section 34.090 Definition of Residence to read "Residence means... sidewalks and streets insofar as the activity in common areas lS a continuation of activities inside the residence,lI and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Ms. Hughson moved to amend Section 34.093 Notification (a) to add "by email", and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Ms. Hughson moved to add a subsection (d) to Section 34.095 to read, "It is a defense to prosecution under subsection (c), for a property manager, that the property manager has been instructed by the property owner not to address the nuisance situation,lI and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Ms. Hughson moved to strike "h~ve moved to ~ different reoidence" in Section 34.100 (a) (3) and (c) (3) and insert "no longer occupy the residence", and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Ms. Tatum stated she would like the Council to receive a report from Staff whether or not this Ordinance is working effectively. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 4, 2002, approval of two Ordinances on second reading, adoption of one Ordinance on third and final reading, and adoption of thirteen Resolutions by consensus. Mr. Mayhew moved for the approval of minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 4, 2002, approval of two Ordinances on second reading, adoption of one Ordinance on third and final reading, and adoption of thirteen Resolutions, and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. (Mr. Mihalkanin and Ms. Hughson abstaining from Item 27.5 adoption of Resolution regarding an Agreement with Southwest Texas). The captions of these Ordinances and Resolutions read as follows: Approval of Ordinances on second reading: