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7. Regular Meeting January 4, 2005 Page 7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE SALE OF LOT 3A, BLOCK 11, D.S. COMBS ADDITION, LOCATED AT 509 VALLEY STREET TO RUSSELL SMITH; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Guerrero moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading, and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion. Mr. O'LBary stated the Council approved the sale of the property located at 509 Valley Street. He stated Ms. Rodriguez who lives next door has been maintaining this property and requested to purchase the property. He stated staff agreed to notify Ms. Rodriguez when the bid process began on this property. He stated Ms. Rodriguez was not notified of the bid process. Mayor Narvaiz inquired whether the bid process would need to begin again. Mr. O'Leary stated he would discuss with the City Attorney other options the Council might have and also take into consideration the maintenance Ms. Rodriguez has provided. The Council voted unanimously for denial of the Ordinance. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY AMENDING SECTION 2.021 OF THE CITY CODE RELATED PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, THE CITY CODE AND ADDING SECTION 2.022 OF TO THE MUNICIPAL COURT; AND INCLUDING Mr. Thomaides moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he has concerns with the way the Ordinance reads in regard to the Municipal Court Clerk. He stated he feels the Municipal Court Clerk is directly responsible for the administration functions and the Municipal Judge is responsible for the functions of the Court. Mr. O'Leary stated currently the Municipal Court Clerk works with the Municipal Court Judge and is under the Finance Director. Mayor Narvaiz stated the proposed Ordinance will allow the City Manager to directly oversee both positions. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he has concerns with the judgments of the R-1 Zoning violations. He stated he feels the Council needs to review the R-1 Zoning issue. The Council agreed by consensus to hold a discussion and give direction regarding the R-1 issue. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on first reading. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 2.021 OF THE CITY CODE AND ADDING SECTION 2.023 OF