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Jaimy Breihan, 134 E. Hillcrest, spoke about the Hillside Ranch Phase 2 Project and that the traffic impacts would cause a huge safety issue. He also stated that the infrastructure needs to be improved before anything else is built. Melissa Derrick, 109 Katherine Cove, spoke about the Hillside Ranch Phase 2 Project and the sewage capacity issues in this area. She felt that this new project could not handle the load that would be generated by this new site. She would like the Council to dream with them in regards to becoming a World Heritage Site. David Wendel, 118 E. Holland, spoke about San Marcos becoming the first World Heritage Site in the State, and how beneficial it would be for this area and the University. He asked that Council vote no on the Hillside Ranch Phase 2 project. Lanye Duesterhaus, 600 N Comanche, spoke about the Solid Waste Master Plan and the coming Solid Waste Task Force recommendation on the ban of single use plastic bags. Urged the Council to move forward with the ban and supports the World Heritage Site idea. He asked for a vote of no on the Hillside Ranch project. Dianne Wassenich, 11 Tanglewood, addressed the Council concerning multifamily and single family in this area and stated that there are several lots that could be redeveloped along LBJ like Council suggested at previous meeting. She continued to speak in regards to Hillside Ranch Phase 2 and asked the Council to vote no and to protect single family neighborhoods. CONSENT AGENDA 11. Consider approval of the March 6, 2012, Regular Meeting Minutes. 12. Consider approval of Resolution 2012 -19R awarding a construction contract to Austin Constructors, LLC for the Aquarena Springs Drive (Loop 82) Sidewalk Improvements Proiect in the bid amount of $302,217.94 contingent upon the bidder's timely submission of sufficient bonds and insurance in accordance with the City's bid documents for the proiect; authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract documents on behalf of the City and declaring an effective date. 13. Consider approval of Resolution 2012 -22R authorizing the submission of a grant application for a Federal Emergency Management Agency ( "FEMA ") Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response ( "SAFER ") Grant in the amount of $858,732.00 for the addition of seven full - time Firefighters; authorizing the City Manager to act in all matters related to the grant application on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date. 14. Consider approval of Resolution 2012 -23R adopting revised Investment Policies for Operating Funds and Reserve Funds; and declaring an effective date. 15. Consider approval of Resolution 2012 -24R approving the release of two obsolete Electric Utility Easements across Lot 1 of the Skyline Subdivision located on