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MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Couch and a second by Councilmember Guerrero, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve Ordinance 2008-20, as previously captioned. The motion carried unanimously. 23. Consider Ordinance on the second of three readings setting the rate for once per week collection of residential solid waste and recyclable materials at $13.98 per month; and including procedural provisions. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Guerrero and a second by Councilmember Thomaides, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the ordinance on the second of three readings. The motion carried unanimously. TDS representatives will bring additional language to be considered at the May 20 meeting related to: 1) additional cart/cart cost; 2) single-stream rate; and 3) when single- stream comes available in Austin, it will be made mailable to San Marcos. 24. Consider setting a ioint workshop with the Transportation Advisory Board. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Guerrero and a second by Councilmember Jones, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to set a j Dint workshop with the Transportation Advisory Board for Tuesday, June 24, at 6:00 p.m. The motion carried unanimously. 25. Discussion on the presentation on the results of the Citizen Summit Meetings and the development of a City Vision Statement and direction to staff. Dr. Richard Lewis reported on the Community Visioning Process. He led focus groups regarding the vision of the city, and 175 participated. He outlined the initiatives the city must take: 1) target economic development; 2) protect the environment; 3) continue collaboration between the city, county, university, and school district; 4) develop transportation alternatives; 5) improve zoning and code enforcement; 6) a strategic planning process that looks at population growth; 7) promote a sense of community; and 8) give the citizens a voice in government. The major problems identified in the process are: 1) the need for a comprehensive transportation plan; 2) economic development and diversification; 3) improving school and education opportunities; 4) smart growth; 5) affordable housing; 6) city image and tourism; 7) water sources for the future; 8) job creation; 9) building code enforcement and zoning; and 10) environmental protection of parks. He reported that he had met with the Council, and basic vision is growth is good, but there must be amenities for the community. It balances the quality of life and economic development with an increased well-being of the community. Council issues were determined to be: 1) economic development; 2) housing; 3) poverty; 4) city image; 5) a negative perception of public schools; 6) citizen apathy; 7) transportation; 8) protection PDFConvert.2895.1.RM050608 Minutes.doc Page 7 of 9