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156. Regular Meeting May 17, 2005 Page 12 distributed throughout the House. He stated this is the Union Pacific Relocation Bill and Funding Mechanism. He also stated he will be advising Senator Wentworth and Senator Barrientos who both serve on that Committee, of the importance of this Bill. He understands the Governor is working with Union Pacific in a Memorandum of Understanding to try to get things worked out. He stated he will be meeting with Representative Rose regarding SB1858 and SB222. He encouraged the Council to contact Representative Rose and Senator Wentworth regarding SB1858 and SB222. Mayor Narvaiz stated she received a call from the Mayor of Denton regarding SB222. She stated Denton's Mayor stated Senator Nelson was the only one to oppose this Bill in Committee, and they have heard from no other University cities. She stated Denton's Mayor recommended the City contact Senator Nelson's office to make sure she knows San Marcos is opposed to this Bill. Mr. Thomaides inquired as to the progress on the Wonder World Drive extension. Mr. Staluka stated he has been in contact with Robert Daigh, TxDOT, but is mainly focusing on McCarty and 110 and 1-35 intersection, because of the anticipated development. He also stated he is not sure of the progress on the Wonder World Drive extension on the Federal level, but will find out and bring back the information for the Council. Mayor Narvaiz inquired as to the Telecommunications Bill 3179. Mr. Staluka stated he feels this is a dead Bill, because of the deadline. Mayor Narvaiz thanked Mr. Staluka for the guidance he has provided regarding the different Bills. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding the Land Development Code and construction activity status. Ed Theriot, Development Projects Manager, stated Staff has worked hard putting these procedures in place. He stated the Planning and Zoning Commission considered the comprehensive nature of the new Land Development Code, and the implementation of the new regulations and processes has occurred on schedule with few significant problems. He stated during the first four months of the Code implementation, there were several issues regarding Code regulations requirements and administrative processes. He stated the Council had previously suggested once problems were identified, the Planning and Zoning Commission should review and make recommendations to the Council. He stated the Planning and Zoning Commission has provided the Council with a list of items discussed and possible amendments. He stated in Section 5.5.2.2, Tree Protection Standards, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended an option of working with HBA to establish industry standards for tree removal and protection, and once standards are in place, an option could be to remove the requirement. Mr. Thomaides stated the Ordinance calls for a certified tree arborist regarding tree removals, but feels there are other tree professionals. The Council agreed by consensus for the Planning and Zoning Commission to look at broadening the recommendation for the tree removals to other tree professionals. Mr. Theriot stated the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed Section 6.2.1.2, Minimum Requirements and Standards for Off-Street Parking. He stated the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended issues to be addressed include parking on