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City Council Meeting Minutes February 15, 2022 Prather, to approve Ordinance 2022-09, on the first of two readings. Shannon Mattingly, Director of Planning and Development Services, provided the presentation regarding the rezoning of 70.89 acres of land located on Gregson's Bend and Commercial Loop. The Planning and Zoning Commission denied project and needs super majority from council to pass. Ms. Mattingly stated the Sportsplex project is no longer moving forward and the applicant wishes to rezone the entire site to CD-5.She noted this item was postponed on the first reading on February 1st. Tyler Sibling, applicant, stated with the impact of the pandemic and not moving forward with the Sportplex project, he is trying to do the next best thing for the community. He stated Planning and Zoning raised the question with what is the existing occupancy rate of non -student apartments. He stated that the data shows 97% occupied. He mentioned the second question from the Planning and Zoning was, what is the projected population increase? He answered using census data by 2030 there will a population of 100,000. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 6 - Mayor Hughson, Council Member Gonzales, Mayor Pro Tem Scott, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Garza, Council Member Prather and Council Member Gleason Against: 1 - Council Member Baker 16. Consider approval of Ordinance 2022-15, on the first of two readings, authorizing the installation of speed cushions in both directions in the 500 through 1200 blocks of Franklin Drive (from Old Ranch Road 12 and Bishop Street); and including procedural provisions. A motion was made by Mayor Gleason, seconded by Council Member Gonzales, to approve Ordinance 2022-15, on the first of two readings. Mayor Hughson asked what is the difference between speed cushions and speed humps. Sabas Avila, Director of Public Works stated the speed hump extends the hump across the entire width of the street. He stated the speed cushions are similar to speed humps except speed cushions maintain a gap in the middle of humps to allow emergency vehicles to straddle the humps so as to not adversely affect response times. He noted that speed cushions are the preferred design by public works and the fire department. Mayor Hughson stated is there was a legal reason for not having speed humps and can speed humps be installed? Mr. Avila stated there is no law preventing from putting a standard speed hump. Mayor Hughson inquired if staff City of San Marcos Page 9