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City Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 Council provided consensus to resume utility disconnects March 31, 2021, but bring this item forward in March to allow council to review. Council also requested that staff look at ways to release funding more quickly to those customers in need. Mr. Lumbreras assured the Council he would handle this. 24. Hold discussion on San Marcos Convention and Visitor Bureau Board Recommendation Resolution proposing to the City Council that the Second Saturday of May and October be recognized as World Migratory Bird Days; and provide direction to staff. Rebecca Ybarra Ramirez, Director of Destination Services, stated Jo Korthals is leading the charge for the application process that will be submitted to Texas Park and Wildlife that would designate San Marcos as a "Bird City". The City will also recognize the first Saturday in May and October as World Migratory Bird Days. Ms. Ybarra Ramirez stated once the application is approved, an annual report would be submitted annually to maintain designation. This designation will continue to enhance the City's reputation for leadership in protecting its natural environment including bird habitats, as well as recognize the interests of many citizens in bird conservation. Council provided consensus to move forward with the application process. 25. Hold discussion on Parks and Recreation Board Recommendation Resolution 2020-02RR, supporting the implementation of healthy streets, also known as slow streets, to promote active recreation and transportation in the public right of way on low traffic neighborhood streets and to promote a multimodal network connecting greenspaces and parks, and provide direction to staff. Jamie Lee Case, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, was in attendance to answer any questions. Mayor Hughson inquired if this suggestion has been sent to other staff, such as Engineering, for comment. Council Member Baker likes this idea and appreciates the Parks Board for identifying a Phase 1 and likes that the input is driven from people that live on those streets. He is interested in what staff can do with more research. He was happy to see streets from his previous neighborhood on the list. He rides a bike and likes to walk in the street so this looks good to him. Mayor Pro Tem Mihalkanin expressed his concerns and want to make sure the appropriate departments are informed and would like to know what some of the implications may be including budget needs. He is not opposed to this idea, but would like more information to ensure no unintended consequences. Mayor Hughson expressed her concerns with some of the streets that are being City of San Marcos Page 23