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City Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2020 A motion was made by Council Member Baker, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mihalkanin, to approve Ordinance 2020-72, on the first of two readings. This agenda item is the first reading of the ordinance setting the tax rate for Tax Year 2020. The Texas Tax Code requires that there be a public hearing in a building accessible to the public allowing citizens an opportunity to speak to City Council to express their views on the proposed tax rate. The public hearing on the proposed tax rate will be held on September 15. City Hall will be open to accommodate citizens the opportunity to appear in person. Staff will be present to ensure that social distancing guidelines are followed. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 - Council Member Derrick, Mayor Hughson, Mayor Pro Tem Mihalkanin, Council Member Marquez, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Rockeymoore, Council Member Baker and Council Member Gonzales Against: 0 31. Consider approval of Ordinance 2020-73, on the first of two readings, amending section 26.002 of the San Marcos City Code to establish that the City will implement the National Incident Management System ("NIMS") as its model for managing public safety emergencies and incidents; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mihalkanin, seconded by Council Member Gonzales, to approve Ordinance 2020-73, on the first of two readings. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 - Council Member Derrick, Mayor Hughson, Mayor Pro Tem Mihalkanin, Council Member Marquez, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Rockeymoore, Council Member Baker and Council Member Gonzales Against: 0 32. Consider approval of Ordinance 2020-74, on the first of two readings, providing for the temporary reduction in sewer surcharges for commercial utility customers during the Covid-19 Pandemic; providing procedural provisions; and providing an effective date. A motion was made by Council Member Baker, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mihalkanin, to approve Ordinance 2020-74, on the first of two readings. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 - Council Member Derrick, Mayor Hughson, Mayor Pro Tem Mihalkanin, Council Member Marquez, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Rockeymoore, Council Member Baker and Council Member Gonzales Against: 0 33. Consider approval of Ordinance 2020-75, on the first of two readings, dedicating approximately 30 acres of land in the vicinity of Centerpoint Road and Gregsons Bend as City of San Marcos Page 19