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8. Regular Meeting January 4, 2005 Page 8 THE CITY CODE RELATED TO THE CITY CLERK; AND INCLUDING PROCEDURAL_ PROVISIONS. Mr. Thomaides moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Diaz, Guerrero, Narvaiz, Thomaides, Bose and Taylor. NAY: Mihalkanin. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration reconsideration of a Zoning Ordinance. The Council did not wish to reconsider this 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 ASSIGNING INITIAL ZONING OF "RR" RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO ALL LOTS IN BLOCK A THROUGH F OF SECTION 11, AND BLOCKS A THROUGH D OF SECTION 12, WILLOW CREEK ESTATES SUBDIVISION; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. - Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE 2004 PURGATORY CREEK PARK DESIGN GUIDELINES; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Mr. Thomaides seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated Carter-Burgess has developed design guidelines and a master plan for Purgatory Creek Park. Kevin Conner, of Carter-Burgess, provided an overview of the design guidelines and a master plan for the 500 acre park. He stated the master plan includes trails, a center for environmental education and office for Park Rangers. He stated there are two types of trails: a hard surface trail, which meets ADA compliance, and a trail along the creek, which would begin on Craddock Street. Mr. Thomaides inquired as to the $4,000,000.00 grant the City received. Rodney Cobb, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated the City has received a grant from Texas Parks and wildlife for the trails leading from Prospect into the lower option of the Terrand Tract. Mayor Narvaiz stated a citizen has signed up to speak on this item. 1) Todd Derkacz encouraged the Council to support this Resolution. He stated on Saturday, January 10, 2005, at 10:00 a.m., there will be a two hour walk on the upper portion of these trails. He also stated if anyone has *"~<,",,,"