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City Council Meeting Minutes January 4, 2022 4. Consider approval of Ordinance 2021-87, on the second of two readings, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City in Case No. ZC-21-18 by rezoning approximately 21.31 acres of land located at the northwest corner of the West Centerpoint Road and Flint Ridge Road intersection from "FD" Future Development District to "MF -24" Multi -Family Residential District, or subject to consent of the owner, another less intense subject to consent of the owner, another less intense zoning district classification; including procedural provisions; and providing an effective date. This item was pulled so that it would be considered after the Development Agreement (Item # 18) was discussed and considered for approval. A motion was made by Council Member Gleason, seconded by Mayor Hughson, to approve Ordinance 2021-87, on the second of two readings. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 - Mayor Hughson, Council Member Baker, Council Member Gonzales, Mayor Pro Tem Scott, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Garza, Council Member Prather and Council Member Gleason Against: 0 5. Consider approval of Ordinance 2021-96, on the second of two readings, adopting amendments to Appendix A - Thoroughfare Plan and Appendix G - Bicycle Plan of the Transportation Master Plan to modify various roadway alignments and bicycle facility classifications. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, seconded by Council Member Baker, to approve Ordinance 2021-96, on the second of two readings. Mayor Hughson expressed concerns of losing a driving lane due to the additions of bicycle lanes. She stated staff sent a memo regarding the streets proposed for lane reductions to accommodate bike lanes are Craddock Avenue from Old RR 12 to Bishop and Sessom Dr from Holland St to N LBJ Dr. Mayor Pro Tem Scott expressed concerns with traffic volume and would like to add speed bumps as an option to slow down traffic for the safety of bicyclists. He would like to have a shared lane without removing a driving lane. Richard Reynosa, Assistant Director of Engineering, He couldn't speak on the 4 to 2 lanes reduction but has looked at the volume of traffic and he stated that the level of service will not be impacted for these roadways and this was initiated by the street maintenance program. Mayor Hughson inquired does the level of service is include traffic counts including at which times? Mr. Reynosa stated staff has been taking counts and used traffic models to run scenarios and reviewed the level of service. Mayor Hughson asked what is the cost to convert the lanes back if needed? City of San Marcos Page 7