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206. Regular Meeting February 9, 2004 Page 4 he feels the buffer the developers are offering is not enough. He stated one company has invested over $30 million, and he feels this does not make sense to hurt industry. He also stated he feels this is not a good proposal for this area. Ms. Narvaiz stated she agreed with Mr. Mihalkanin. The Staff recommends denial and the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5 to 3 for approval upon the inclusion of the 150' wide buffer. Ms. Barrett stated the Planning and Zoning Commission considered the property in the rear as split into two properties. Mr. Thomaides stated he agrees with Ms. Narvaiz and Mr. Mihalkanin. This is not good for residents to be so close to Industry. Ms. Barrett stated this property is designated as Industrial on the Future Land Use Map. She also stated she knows it is important to have single family residence, but better planning is needed. She also stated she feels the rear portion would be fine for residential development. Ms. Narvaiz stated she feels the City should consider contacting the owner about purchasing the property for Industrial businesses. The Council agreed to by consensus to discuss this at a future meeting. On roll call for adoption of the Resolution, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Diaz. NAY: Narvaiz, Thomaides, Mihalkanin, Habingreither, Montoya and Taylor. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration adoption of an Ordinance on emergency, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 5 OF THE CITY CODE TO PROVIDE TIME LIMITATIONS FOR ETHICS COMPLAINTS RELATED TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Ms. Narvaiz moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Thomaides seconded the motion. Mayor Habingreither stated he would be abstaining from Items 8-10. He and Mr. Taylor' left the Council Chambers. Mr. Thomaides stated the Ethics Review Commission is important to the City and this Ordinance is designed to provide protection to the Commission. Mr. Mihalkanin stated if this Ordinance is adopted tonight, then this cannot be retroactive on any complaints that have already been filed. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to amend the Ordinance to be considered on three readings, and Mr. Diaz seconded the motion. Mr. Montoya stated he appreciates the hard work on these proposed changes. On roll call for approval of Mr. Mihalkanin amendment~ the following vote was recorded: AYE: Narvaiz, Thomaides, Mihalkanin, Montoya and Diaz. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Habingreither and Taylor.