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28 Regular Meeting April 27, 1981 Page 4 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS AMENDING SECTIONS 2-27, 2-28 AND 2-29 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS TO ELIMINATE THE POWER OF THE PERSONNEL APPEALS BOARD TO RENDER A FINAL DECISION IN PERSONNEL ACTIONS; TO ESTABLISH THE CITY MANAGER AS THE FINAL AUTHORITY IN PERSONNEL ~LATTERS; TO ESTABLISH THE CITY COUNCIL AS THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY FOR THE PERSONNEL APPEALS BOARD; TO ELIMINATE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE PERSONNEL APPEALS BOARD SERVING ON OTHER CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND CO~ITTEES AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. James moved that the Ordinance be approved on second reading and Mr. Cavazos seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Stokes introduced for consideration authorizing payment in settlement of a claim against the City by Josie Dominguez. City Attorney Barbara Jean Edwards recommended the~!Council authorize payment in the amount of $250.00 from the contingency fund in set- tlement of the claim, payment to be made upon receipt of a properly executed release by Ms. Dominguez. Ms. Edwards noted that although the damages were speculative and there was the possibility of a statute of limitations defense, litigation would cost the City more than $250.00. Mrs. Norris moved that payment be made and Mr. James seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Brown, James, Stokes, Norris and Tarbutton. NAY: Cavazos. ABSTAIN: None. Mr. Stokes introduced for consideration the report of Greater San Marcos Council of Neighborhood Association. Mr. Joe Cox, Jr., Co- Chairman of the Association, read the letter addressed to City Manager A. C. Gonzalez dated April 14, 1981, which letter is at- tached to these minutes. Mr. Stokes introduced for consideration a proposed date for a Joint Workshop with Planning and Zoning to consider Charter Amendment for the creation of separate Planning and Zoning Committees. Mr. James moved that the Joint Workshop be placed on the Planning and Zoning agenda for their next scheduled meeting, which will be May 19 (the third Tuesday in May) and Mr. Tarbutton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Council directed that all members of the Master Plan and Planning and Zoning Commission be notified of this meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. on motion of Mr. Cavazos and se- conded by Mrs. Norris. 1 W. Brown Council Member Robert L. Council Member ATTEST: janis K. Womack City Secretary ~! kes y R. C~ncil Tess Norris Council Member )n Council Member