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Regular Meeting May 12, 2003 49. Page 3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE TRAFFIC REGISTER MAINTAINED UNDER SECTION 82.067 OF THE SAN MARCOS CITY CODE BY THE ADDITION OF A TRAFFIC DIVERTER ON HUGHSON STREET; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY. Ms. Narvaiz moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Montoya seconded the motion. Mayor Habingreither stated there are citizens to speak regarding this Ordinance. 1) Bill Cunningham stated he lives on Sierra Circle and is in favor of the diverter staying in place. He feels this innovation has worked out well and makes the area much safer. 2) Carolyn Pate stated she wants to keep the diverter. She thanked Sabas Avila, Assistant Director of the Engineering Department, for meeting with their neighborhood and for providing the results of the study. She stated the study shows a reduction from 2,500 travelers a day to 1,700 a day. She also stated the speeding has been reduced as well. 3) Dianne Wassenich stated she is a neighborhood representative and she supports the diverter. She stated at the intersection of Craddock Street and Ranch Road 12, the traffic backs up since there is no turn lane. She stated the travelers then move on to other streets, which causes a dangerous situation. Mr. O'Leary stated there were several complaints regarding the traffic on Hughson Street. He stated the Council discussed options to slow down traffic. He stated the Council chose a 90-day temporary diverter and the 90-day period is ending. He stated Staff met with the neighborhood and they are in favor of keeping the diverter. He stated this diverted has reduced traffic on Hughson but increased traffic on Algarita. He also stated the real problem seems to be on Craddock Street and Ranch Road 12, and eventually the City would need to address a long- term solution for this area. Mr. Thomaides stated he is concerned with the large number of cars and the speed through these neighborhoods. He feels this intersection needs to be fixed. He also feels this diverter is important and the Council might need to consider a diverter on Algarita. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he feels Algarita should not have to bear the brunt of the traffic due to the diverter. Me stated if the problem is on Craddock and Ranch Road 12 then the City needs to find the money for a turning lane. Mr. Montoya stated he feels this is an obvious problem, which needs to be fixed. Mr. Taylor stated he feels a turning lane is needed on Craddock and Ranch Road 12. Mr. Diaz asked if Staff felt this diverter is a good solution. Mayor Habingreither stated he does not feel the solution to traffic problems lies in installing a diverter. He stated their needs to be a permanent solution. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on first reading. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration approval of minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 28, 2003 approval of minutes of the Special Meeting held May 6, 2003, approval of eight Ordinances on second reading, adoption of three Ordinances on third and final reading, adoption of eleven Resolutions, approval of Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $28,384.00 to the Contract with Texas Sterling Construction, L.P., regarding the Reconstruction of Clovis Barker Road and Utility Adjustments, approval of Change in Services No. 4 in the amount of