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59 Regular Meeting October 22, 1990 Page 4 classification of land for open space. Mr. Moore stated he supports Resolution 12, as it has an effect on our recent devaluation. Mayor Morris expressed concern about the report of the TML Legislative Policy Committee on utilities and Environment opposing any mandated source of separation, use of reuseable or biodegradable containers, mandated recycling, mandated separation of yard wastes and mandated composting and is anxious to find out why they are opposing. Mayor Morris questions Resolution 21 pertaining to annexations/disannexations which would allow cities to change city boundaries within five months prior to a city election. Mr. Moore stated it would be a good idea to look at Resolution 36 which would request the Legislature to repeal Section 4212 of the Penal Code related to animals because it is ineffective. Mr. Guerra requested support of Resolution 35, which is the adoption of the whole report, which Mr. Guerra advised is a good report. Ms. Kissler asked how the Council feels about Resolution 58, regulating the cable industry. Mayor Morris stated she is not in favor of regulating but is anxious to hear the discussion. Mr. Moore stated San Marcos could benefit from the Legislature adopting maximum flow standards for plumbing fixtures (Resolution 57). Mayor Morris introduced the City Manager's Report. (1) Mr. Gilley advised Fred Sanderson has been appointed Assistant Director of Public Works. (2) Mr. Gilley advised Chief Martin and the Police Department in the last 24 hours have been involved with the Hays County Drug Task Force and others in investigating a large drug trafficking operation and in the seizure of 363 kilos of cocaine. He expressed how proud we are of the success of the operation. Mayor Morris introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report. Mr. Guerra requested information for an adopt-a-highway program and an adopt-a-street program. He stated Greek Clean-up is scheduled for November 10. Mayor Morris introduced the City Council's Report. (1) Mr. Hernandez stated San Marcos will host the quarterly spring meeting of the Texas Association of Mexican-American Chambers of Commerce January 25-26, 1991. (2) Mayor Morris stated she and some of the City Council had dinner with the LCRA Board. Mayor Morris also said she had been a guest of the Oilers at the invitation of Bud Adams, and no determination has been made yet where Summer Camp will be next year. (3) Mr. Moore stated John F. Williams, the Edwards' mediator, would be making one more attempt to see where common ground lies and if mediation is possible. He stated all feel the press of time with the January 15 deadline. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration an Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Sections 2(e), (f) and (g), V.A.C.S., to discuss pending litigation (City of San Marcos vs. LCRA; Johnny Brady vs. Wayne Sneed; Amber Nichols vs. City of San Marcos; vicki Sybert vs. City of San Marcos; Thomas Leining vs. Saucedo's Wrecker Service), contemplated litigation, matters where the duty of the City Attorney to the City pursuant to the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Article 6252-17; purchase of real property, lease of real property; evaluation of a public employee (City Manager), respectively. Mr. Hernandez moved the Council adjourn at 8:43 p.m. and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Ms. Kissler moved the Council reconvene at 11:45 p.m. and Mr. Plummer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on second reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS AND ENTEX, A DIVISION OF ARKLA, INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING CONDITIONS CONTROLLING THE USE BY ENTEX OF PUBLIC PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING STANDARDS OF SERVICE; PROVIDING