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City Council Meeting Minutes August 3, 2021 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 43. Hold discussion regarding options related to amending Section 58.068 of the San Marcos City Code that prohibits possession or shooting of a speargun by any person while in or upon the San Marcos River without a permit issued by the Parks and Recreation Department; and providing direction to Staff. A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scott, seconded by Mayor Hughson, to postpone discussion to August 17th. 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 44. Hold discussion related to the Champions Crossing, LLC Letter of Support for an application to the Texas Department of Housing and Urban Affairs (TDHCA), and provide direction to Staff. Amanda Hernandez, Assistant Director of Planning, provided a brief presentation. Ms.Hernandez stated on June 16, 2021 a representative of Champions Crossing LLC reached out to staff in reference to their intent to rehabilitate the Champions Crossing, Low Income Housing, Development and to apply to Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). Ms. Hernandez mentioned the new LIHTC development would be required to submit an application to staff, undergo internal review, and be presented to the Workforce Housing City Council Committee for a recommendation prior to consideration of a resolution of support. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Derrick, seconded by Council Member Baker, to refer this item to the Council Workforce Housing Committee. 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 45. Hold discussion on Recommendation Resolution 2021=04RR, of the Historic Preservation Commission, recommending the City Council support the restoration and preservation of the City of San Marcos Page 25