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Regular Meeting August 23, 2004 172. Page 3 center turn lane. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he feels the light at Hopkins and Bishop intersection lS too short and the timing should be changed. He inquired whether the l~ght sequencing should be changed to avoid the congestion of the traffic. Ms. Anderson stated currently there are signs indicating a left turn on green, but an individual can also go straight. Mr. Mihalkanin stated citizens do not realize this light is not a protected left turn. He stated he supports a left turn lane and a protected green light. He stated he also feels the current signage lS confusing. Mr. Thomaides thanked the Transportation Advisory Board for their hard work. He stated he would like to see a diagram showing the three lanes on Bishop Street. Mayor Narvaiz stated she feels the decision the Council makes on the Transportation Master Plan will impact Sector One. Ms. Anderson stated the Transportation Advisory Board was unable to provide a written memo regarding their recommendation for more right-of- way. She stated the Transportation Advisory Board will provide a memo regarding a recommendation for right-of-way at the next Regular Meeting scheduled for September 13, 2004. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration a public hearing and approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, INCREASING WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTIONS 86.231 AND 86.262 OF THE SAN MARCOS CITY CODE; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Narvaiz opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Narvaiz closed the public hearing. Mr. Diaz moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated a ten-year financial planning model for the Water and Wastewater Utility Fund was completed in 2003. He stated the model revealed San Marcos is facing a $146 million capital infrastructure program over the next ten years. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on first reading. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of a Zoning Ordinance, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY BY REZONING A 0.964 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 1300 AND 1310 IH-35 SOUTH FROM UC" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO UC-2" HEAVY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Narvaiz opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Narvaiz closed the public hearing. Mr. Guerrero moved for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance, and Mr. Diaz seconded the motion. Mr. Diaz inquired whether the City required the same process