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• 8. Staff Reports City Manager Rick Menchaca reminded Council to be at the Police Department at 5:15 p.m. tomorrow if they wanted to go to any of the neighborhood events scheduled for Texas Night Out. Related to that, he provided a brief update on ACT and stated it is a bigger issue than just the land development code. Police Chief Howard Williams reported that the ordinance revisions are still underway, and the ACT program itself has been a remarkable success. They have initiated monthly meetings with Student Affairs, Community Relations and the ASG President to discuss specific issues. Additional the vice president for Student Affairs will put out a letter at the beginning of the scholastic year reminding students of their responsibilities to the community. She has also begun writing letter to any student with a violation for first offense. A student with a second offense will be summoned to her office. 9. City Council Reports Councilmember Pam Couch encouraged women to get their mammograms. Early detection is the key. Councilmember Gaylord Bose reported that he had been on vacation and it does rain in other states. It rained every three to four days. The grass was green, and the dirt was wet. • Councilmember Chris Jones noted that the Vice President did send out that email to students that live off-campus. He also commended Lisa Dvorak for the work she has done to build that relationship. He attended an Energy Development Resource Committee meeting, and it was a successful meeting. He is also working toward bringing art to the youth in San Marcos. He will be forwarding a letter from Debbie Englesby regarding the Cross Road Project. Councilmember John Thomaides praised the success of the University when they rebuilt the upper falls by the Salt Grass, making that swimming area more accessible. Everyone is thrilled how that came out. He also noted the number of sidewalks the University has rebuilt along the University Drive area. That is a great help for the entire community. There is dual use of walking and biking. He reported he has received a number of comments regarding the intersection of University Drive and Sessoms and has communicated those concerns to city staff. Mayor Susan Narvaiz reported on the new $29 million Armed Service Center and said that as we get more information we will pass it along. They are still in the process of narrowing down the location; however, they did choose San Marcos for a 600 man Combined Armed Services Center. She reported that she was asked to speak at the Texas Economic Development Summit, furthering the relocation of rail. She also attended the first CAMPO meeting and attended the swearing-in of the new Secretary of State, Hope Andrade. She congratulated the school district for the many programs making our district phenomenal. One of those programs is the Gentleman's Club where they are taught etiquette and manners. Another good program is the Rotary's First Knight. This is what changes people's perspectives of San Marcos. She also • thanked Collette Jamison, Assistant City Manager, for attending a meeting on her behalf and RM 100608 Minutes Page 3 of 8