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2~2o Regular Meeting February 9, 2004 Page 10 Section 3.02(a) (2) (A). Ms. Narvaiz stated she supports the recommendation made by the Charter Review Commission. Mr. Taylor stated he feels Section 3.02(a) (2) (C) can cause some problems for some Council Members. Mr. Mihalkanin suggested in Section 3.02(a) (2) (C) replacing ~and" with nor". Mayor Habingreither, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Mihalkanin and Mr. Montoya stated they support all recommendations made by the Charter Review Commission except Section 3.02(a) (2) (A). Mr. Taylor stated he has concerns with recommendation ~7, the composition of the Planning and Zoning Commission and qualifications. Mr. Mihalkanin stated this recommendation is already in the Ordinance and was originally in the Charter. Mayor Habingreither stated he feels there are several citizens who do not currently own property but would make good Planning and Zoning Commissioners. Mr. Mihalkanin inquired whether the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation can be separated out on the ballot. Mr. Mark Taylor stated these recommendations can be separated Propositions. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding the Greater San Marcos Economic Development Council's 2004 Economic Development Marketing Communications Plan and direction to Staff. Dan Rogers, Director of Economic Development, stated a Marketing Communication Plan has been developed. He stated this Plan has four different areas: Collateral, Advertising, Web Site and Trade Shows. He also stated he feels with the recent approval of the SMCISD Bonds, the City of San Marcos is ready to move forward. Ms. Narvaiz inquired where the funds would come from. Mr. O'Leary stated the funds could be taken from the Electric Utility Fund. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he is pleased with the material and feels it was designed in a cost efficient way. Ms. Narvaiz inquired whether the money the Council approved for the Mayor's Economic Development was ever moved into a line item. Rodney Gonzales stated the Council approved $80,000.00 from Electric Utility Fund and an additional $20,000.00 from the Hotel/Motel funds which moved into a line item. The Council agreed by consensus to approving the $83,250.00 the Economic Development Council is requesting and leaving the remainder of the funds in the Mayor's Economic Development Account. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding a proposed ResolUtion in defense of the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution. Mayor Habingreither stated citizens have signed up to speak on this item. 1) Betsy Singleton stated she has concerns with this issue. She stated she feels the Patriot Act is a violation to the fourth amendment. 2) Dan Kowal stated he is a member of the San Marcos Bill of Rights Defense Committee. He stated he has provided information to the Council regarding this issue. He encouraged the Council to protect the rights of the citizens and adopt the Resolution. 3) Margaret Glendinning encouraged the Council to adopt the Resolution. She stated she feels by adopting the Resolution in defense of the Bill of Rights will show the citizens the Council also stands for the Bill of Rights. 4) Mark Hartfield stated he feels too many Rights have been given to the Government. He encouraged the Council to adopt the Resolution. Mr. Taylor stated he and Mr. Mihalkanin worked on this Resolution. He stated he feels it is non- partisan, and the Bill of Rights is not mentioned only the Patriot Act is mentioned. Mr. Taylor stated he feels both parties passed the Patriot Act