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Regular Meeting May 24, 2004 204, Page 3 Mihalkanin seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated in San Marcos anyone who sells alcohol must have a Specific Use Permit for on-premise consumption. He stated the City Code provides for the issuance of penalty points for violations of the stated conditions relating to TABC specific use permits. He stated the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended amendments. Mr. Taylor stated the Planning and Zoning Commission approved these recommended amendments unanimously. Carol Barrett, Director of the Planning Department, stated these recommended amendments clarify definitions. The Council then voted unanimously for the approval of the Ordinance on first reading. 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 THE TRAFFIC REGISTER MAINTAINED UNDER SECTION 82.067 OF THE CITY CODE BY THE ADDITION OF TRAFFIC DIVERTERS ON ALGARITA AND CHAPARRAL STREETS AT THE INTERSECTION OF THOSE STREETS-WITH CRADDOCK AVENUE; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Bose seconded the motion. Mayor Narvaiz stated a citizen has signed up to speak regarding this issue. Valerie Hughson stated she is a resident of Hughson Drive. She stated she is against this Ordinance. She feels with the construction at Craddock and the additional diverter, this will cause more traffic. She encouraged the Council to remove the diverter and replace it with a speed bump on Hughson and to make Algarita and Chaparral one-way. She feels the Council could also place a left turn lane on Hughson to Ranch Road 12 and could add signs ~no left turn". Mr. Mihalkanin inquired if there is an Ordinance to reduce speed at construction sites. Mr. Mark Taylor stated a speed limit could be set by the Council. Mayor Narvaiz inquired how the Council could implement a speed limit. Mr. Mark Taylor stated he will work with the Engineering Department. Mr. Taylor stated reducing the use of public roads concerns him. He stated he will support this until the light is installed and the diverter can be removed. Mayor Narvaiz stated she feels when the construction work is completed, this Ordinance should be reviewed. Laurie Anderson, Director of Engineering, stated construction will begin in late Fall and a temporary sign can be placed for 90 days. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on second reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 14, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, OF THE SAN