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10. Regular Meeting June 7, 2005 Page 10 Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration reconsideration of an Ordinance. The Council did not wish to reconsider the Ordinance. The caption reads 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 4.16 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 1803 HUNTER ROAD, FROM "PD" PRE-DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO ~NC" NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICTi INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONSi AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval to change first Regular Meeting date in August from Tuesday, August 2, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. to Monday, August 1, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. and review the 2005-2006 Budget Calendar. Mr. Thomaides moved to hold the first Regular Meeting on Monday, August 1, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary provided the 2005-2006 Budget Calendar. The Council then voted unanimously to hold the first Regular Meeting on Monday, August 1, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Narvaiz introduced receiving the Capital Improvements Program recommendations for FY2005-2006 to FY2014-2015 from the Planning and Commission. Mr. O'Leary provided the Capital Improvements Program. stated these projects will be discussed during the budget process. Zoning He Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding 3-1-1 Systems and Disorderly Conduct - Noise from Vehicles. Howard Williams, Police Chief, stated the current Ordinance states if you can hear music 30 feet away and windows are vibrating, then the vehicles are in violation. He provided a powerpoint presentation regarding enforcement issues. He stated in 2004 the Police Department received 81 loud noise complaints, 80 vehicle complaints and 1 boat complaint. He stated the Police Department issued 30 citations. He also stated there are 81 staffing positions within the Police Department with a minimum of five Officers on the streets during the slow period and a maximum of 17 Officers during peak times. Mr. Taylor as inquired to whether Police Officers carry a noise meter. Chief Williams stated the Police Officers use their discretion and not meters. Mr. Mihalkanin stated when a household with the windows up cannot hear the TV because a vehicle with loud noise drives by, then what can the driver hear. Chief Williams stated those are the types of vehicles the Police Officer stops. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding the Mayor's "Exploratory Committee on Health Care" and "EDC Subcommittee on Workforce Development". Mayor Narvaiz stated she met with the Economic Development Staff, the Chair and Mr. O'Leary regarding Workforce Development. She stated she asked EDC to from a subcommittee and to include Mr. Guerrero and Mr. Mihalkanin. Mr.