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57. Regular Meeting September 20, 2005 Page 10 transportation issues. He stated since June the City has trimmed the trees which impacted emergency vehicle access, and the Fire Department has determined that there is now adequate access to property. He stated the City researched the right-of-way, which did not provide conclusive information regarding the amount of the right-of-way available on Ramsay Street. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he was quoted out of context by the University Star regarding this zoning request, He inquired as to the number of units permitted in MF Multiple-Family District. Cecil Pennington, Assistant Director of Planning Department, stated this property is approximately 1.88 acres, which will allow 28 units under this zoning category. Mr. Mihalkanin inquired as to the amount of land being used for parking. Mr. Pennington stated the preliminary platting will address parking and right-of-way issues. Mr. Mark Taylor stated the Council originally was concerned with the right-of-way to Spring Lake Hills neighborhood. He stated resources show a 30' right-of-way went to a tract off LBJ. He stated this is a private right-of-way, which will not allow the traffic to go through. On roll call for adoption of the Ordinance, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Diaz, Guerrero, Narvaiz, Thomaides, Bose and Taylor. NAY: Mihalkanin. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Narvaiz 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 2004-2005 AND 2005-2006 CITY BUDGETS TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FUNDING FOR HOUSING AND RELATED EXPENSES FOR EVACUEES OF HURRICANE KATRINA; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Diaz moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency, and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated the President has declared a disaster in the State of Texas, which makes funding available through FEMA to provide interim housing for Katrina evacuees. He stated the State of Texas Emergency Management has provided a process for FEMA reimbursement to local jurisdictions. The only method of interim housing must be administered through local governments, which up front contracts must be established for housing and other needs. He also stated the City will be contracting with local apartments and FEMA will be reimbursing the City. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of City Council Meeting dates: A. City Council Workshop for a State of the City Address to be held