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City Council Meeting Minutes February 15, 2022 provides the petition to the public? Mr. Avila stated we do provide the petition to the neighborhood and it states the final design will be determined by the city and includes speed cushions and speed humps. Council Member Baker expressed concern that the petition is for a speed hump survey and staff recommendation is speed cushions that was not surveyed. Mr. Avila stated he spoke to Fire Chief Stephens and Chief Stephens stated the assistant chief was not aware of the difference between the two designs. Mr. Avila stated the Fire Chief Stephens informed him that on the fire department standpoint the speed cushions are a better design for all roads. Mayor Hughson asked if after passing speed cushions or speed humps some drivers speed up for the lost of time. Mr. Avila stated studies do show that some drivers do speed after slowing down after a speed hump or stop sign. Mayor Hughson asked what is the exact numbers of effect. Mr. Avila stated in studies that speed humps can reduce speed limit from 3-7 miles per hour and the closer the speed humps are the speed is reduced to 3 miles per hour. 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 17. Consider approval of Ordinance 2022-16, on the first of two readings, reducing the speed limit from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour in the Vista De Los Santos Neighborhood; authorizing the installation of signs and traffic control devices reflecting the new speed limits; directing that the traffic register maintained under Section 82.067 of the San Marcos City Code be amended to reflect the new speed limits; and including procedural provisions. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, seconded by Mayor Gleason, to approve Ordinance 2022-16. 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 18. Consider approval of Resolution 2022-42R, approving the appointment of attorney Julia Gannaway, with the law firm of Ross Gannaway LLC, to represent the City of San Marcos in the appeal filed by Sergeant Ryan Hartman requesting an arbitrator to set aside his indefinite suspension and reinstate him, with back pay and benefits, to employment in the San Marcos Police Department; and declaring an effective date. City of San Marcos Page 10