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Regular Meeting October 18, 2005 142. Page 3 need to leverage our resources and work together for the common good. He stated San Marcos has great resources and they need to be brought together. He stated it is productive to focus on the future. He stated he plans to bring more global perspective forward and show what he will bring to San Marcos. The Council agreed by consensus to adopt the Resolution after the Executive Session. The Council agreed by consensus to hold Executive Session after the discussion items of the end of the meeting (see page 9) . Mayor Narvaiz lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the 30-Minute Citizen Comment. 1) Nancy Hanks Ellis stated she attends the Aquatic Aerobics classes at the Activity Center. She stated the rates for the classes have been raised from $240.00 annually to $540.00 annually. She stated her class has gone from 22 people to 8 people. She feels many senior citizens can no longer afford these classes. She also stated she feels the solution is to allow participants to pay a discounted rate of $370.00 for anyone who pays cash or uses a credit card for electronic fund transfers. 2) Bruce Usher stated he is a new resident to San Marcos. He stated when he and his wife moved to San Marcos they immediately got a Library card and joined the Activity Center. He stated he participates in the Aquatic Aerobics classes and the increase is too much for senior citizens on a fixed income. 3) Edward Davis thanked the Council for their help with the hurricane victims. He stated he wished to speak on Item 29, a discussion regarding the TNR program. He stated the TNR program has saved over 300 animals in the last 5 years. He stated he feels the TNR program will reduce the burden on taxpayers, save money and lives. 4) Sharri Boyett stated she wished to speak on Item 29, a discussion regarding the TNR program. She stated she feels the TNR program will prevent unwanted litters. She encouraged the Council to support an ordinance for animal safety in motor vehicles. 5) Donna Bellion stated she wished to speak on Item 29, a discussion regarding the TNR program. She stated she is a member of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board and San Marcos Mutt Strutt. She encouraged the Council to approve the TNR program. She provided a handout to the Council regarding unspayed animals. 6) Michael Carpenter stated he wished to speak on Item 29, a discussion regarding the TNR program. He encouraged the Council to support the TNR program. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Staff Report. 1) Mr. O'Leary stated the City has received funding for the 2004-06 Home Grant for owner occupied homes. He stated anyone who qualifies would need to contact the Planning and Development Department for an application. 2) Mr. O'Leary stated there are several Resolutions on the Agenda regarding awards of Grants. He stated the City received grants for WIC program, crime victim service unit, San Marcos Interpretive Center, purchase of generators for the Fire Department, and for Fire Department training and equipment repairs.