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City Council Meeting Minutes August 17, 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 NON -CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Derrick, seconded by Council Member Garza, that this be postponed. The motion failed by the following vote: 14. Consider approval of Ordinance 2021-63, on the first of two readings, amending section 34.401 and 34.402 of the San Marcos City Code to correct a typographical error and to limit the applicability of vehicle idling restrictions to the City limits and areas of the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction within 1,000 feet of the City limits; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date. A motion was made by Council Member Baker, seconded by Council Member Gonzales, to approve Ordinance 2021-63, 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 15. Consider approval of Ordinance 2021-64, on the first of two readings, amending the City's 2020-2021 Fiscal Year budget in the total amount of $581,600.00 to allocate funds needed for the utility account forgiveness program; and providing an effective date. A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scott, seconded by Council Member Baker, to approve Ordinance 2021-64, on the first of two readings. Mayor Hughson inquired about the effective date. Ms. Kalka stated there is a budget amendment and staff would like direction to run report on the day after the ordinance has been approved and apply to the balances. Mr. Cosentino confirmed that this is operational process and staff can decide when to run the report. Mayor Pro Tem Derrick would like clarification on the effect to the City's bond rating and utility fees. Ms. Kalka stated there could be a negative impact with bringing down the fund balance on the next rating and she did express concern with the electric utility. Council Member Gonzales asked if those on a payment plan will be eligible for the forgiveness program? Ernest Cavazos, Utility Billing Manager, stated staff City of San Marcos Page 10