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Rehabilitation $155,000, Program Administration $92,000, Community Action - Senior Center • Expansion $132,634, and to ask Mr. Ruben Garza at Southside Community Center to look at the Cephas House in regards to its rehabilitation. 26. Hold discussion retarding the creation of a Homeowners' Improvement Discount Partnership with local home improvement retailers. Stephanie Reyes, Assistant to the City Manager, provided a brief presentation to the City Council regarding the creation of a Homeowner's Improvement Discount Partnership with local home improvement retailers. Mrs. Reyes reported that so far McCoy's was willing to offer a $20 off of a $100 or more purchase, Tuttle Lumber Company is offering 10% off any non -sale hardware items with proof of a valid City permit, and Lowes is currently working through their corporate processes. Council Member Jones requested that the original form/email requesting the agenda item be provided to the Council by staff. Following the presentation Council directed staff to move forward with the program as presented and bring back a resolution to formalize the program, as well as, data regarding the waiving of permit fees to include the cost of service incurred by the City. Council also directed staff to bring back a discussion item on a future agenda to discuss the potential waiver of permit fees before the program is formally rolled out in full. 27. Discussion and direction to staff concerning proposed Junk Vehicle Ordinance amendment from Planet K. • This discussion item was requested by Council Members Prather and Scott. Planet K is circulating a petition to have the Council to either adopt an ordinance to provide exceptions to the junked vehicle ordinance without an election or place an ordinance on the ballot for the voters to adopt. City Attorney, Michael Cosentino, provided the Council with the history of the removal and litigation regarding Planet K's vehicle. Following discussion the City Council directed staff to do nothing at this time and allow Planet K to continue with the petition process to place the ordinance on the ballot for election. 28.Ouestion and Answer Session with Press and Public. This is an opportunity for the Press and Public to ask auestions related to items on this agenda. None 29.Adiournment. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Council Member Terry and a second by Council Member Scott, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adjourn the regular meeting of the San Marcos City Council at 9:54 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. The motion carried. •