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180. Regular Meeting January 26, 2004 Page 4 until the next Regular Meeting to be held on February 9, 2004. Mr. Mihalkanin inquired as to the Charter Review Commission request of Item 7, regarding the composition and qualifications of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Hindson stated originally the composition and qualifications of the Planning and Zoning Commission were in the City Charter. He stated a previous Charter Review Commission recommended this be in Ordinance form instead of in the City Charter. He stated the current Charter Review Commission feels this should be in the City Charter. Attached to these minutes is a copy of the Charter Review Commission Report. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration a public hearing, remove from table and adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COI/NCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING EMISSION REDUCTION MEASURES IN CONNECTION WITH THE AUSTIN- ROUND ROCK MSA EARLY ACTION COMPACT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Habingreither opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. 1) Art Pedrosian stated he is the Chair of the Clean Air Force Technology Advisory Committee. He stated heavy vehicles produce NOx and 18 wheelers produce even more NOx. He stated the Council needs to create an Early Action Compact Plan before the EPA creates one for San Marcos. 2) Scott Johnson stated he supports the Plan. He feels by reducing NOx and VOC, it will help with reducing illnesses. He stated he feels the City need all measures in the Early Action Compact Plan. 3) Steve Rabbit stated he feels the Council does not needs to adopt this Plan. He stated he feels there will be no chance in losing highway funds. He also stated heavy equipment diesel engines are a big part of the NOx and VOC problem, and they are not required to be tested. 4) Vincent May read a paper written by David Allen in 1999. He stated there has been a lot of progress since 1999. He encouraged the Council to vote against this Plan. He stated he also feels this Plan will put a lot of unnecessary expenses on citizens. 5) Shelleen Walker stated she is from Travis County and is on the Clean Air Force Committee. She stated the Mayor signed the EAC Agreement on March 18, 2003 stating the City would help improve the air quality. She encouraged the Council ~to approve the Plan as it is. 6) Dianne Wassenich stated she feels the City cannot afford to lose any highway funding. She stated if the Council does not approve the Plan, then the City might lose out on economic development. 7) Mike Riley stated he feels everyone wants clean air. He stated the EPA is researching IM and they are pulling back on this subject because the numbers are not being proven. He also stated IM is a short term solution. 8) Kathy Stephens stated she feels you do not get reductions for IM. She also stated she feels most of the speakers are stating what is best for the San Antonio area and not the Austin area. Mayor Habingreither asked if anyone else wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Habingreither closed the public hearing. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to remove the Resolution from the table and Ms. Narvaiz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for adoption of the Resolution and Ms. Narvaiz seconded the motion. Mr. Mihalkanin asked David Allen for advice