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City Council Meeting Minutes June 1, 2021 Pro Tem Scott, to approve Ordinance 2021-44, on the first of two readings. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 - Mayor Pro Tem Derrick, Mayor Hughson, Council Member Baker, Council Member Gonzales, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scott, Council Member Garza and Council Member Gleason Against: 0 22. Consider approval of Ordinance 2021-45, on the first of two readings, amending Chapter 2, Administration, Article 5, Code of Ethics, by adding a new Division 5 requiring registration of lobbyists and periodic reporting of contacts made by lobbyists with elected City officials, City Board and Commission members, and City Employees; establishing penalties for violations of this ordinance; providing certain exemptions from lobbying registration and reporting requirements; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date. MAIN MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Baker, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Derrick, to approve Ordinance 202145, on the first of two readings. Michael Cosentino, City Attorney, reviewed the proposed ordinance and reminded Council the Lobbying item was first discussed at a work session in March of 2018. Council discussed most recently at the December 15, 2020 work session. He stated Jonathan Lollar, Ethics Commission Chair is here to answer questions. MOTION TO POSTPONE: A motion was made by Council Member Gleason, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scott, that Ordinance 2021-45 be postponed to the August 17, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting. Council Member Gleason believes there are unintended consequences to this Ordinance and he stated he received concerns from citizens over the weekend and would like to have more time to review. Council members held discussion and stated their support or opposition to postponement of this item. Mr. Gleason noted that council approved the Campaign Finance changes a few years ago which included a prohibition on a council member voting on an issue brought forward by someone who contributed more than $300 to their campaign. Code of Ordinances, Article 5, Code of Ethics, Sec. 2.423. - Prohibition against involvement in actions affecting economic interests. (a) (1) h which states "A person, business entity, or association from whom the official has received a campaign contribution in an amount exceeding $300.00. This provision does not apply to campaign contributions received prior to November 7, 2018. This provision does not apply in circumstances where four or more council members would be City of San Marcos Page 14