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Regular Meeting May 1, 2007 Page 5 A RIVER FUND; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Guerrero moved for adoption of Ordinance on third and final reading, and Mr. Jones seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated Mr. Quittner is recommending some amendments. Andy Quittner, Interim City Attorney, stated he has recently discovered an additional franchise. He proposed to amend Section 2 of the Ordinance to add the additional franchises. Mr. Bose moved to amend the Ordinance to read . . . eight franchises and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Ms. Robertson inquired to how these franchises will prove they were operating a shuttle in San Marcos. Mr. Quittner stated the franchises will need to complete paperwork and provide certain documents regarding river revenues. Mayor Narvaiz inquired to how Staff will know which river the revenues will be from. Mr. Quittner stated the franchises will be asked question regarding revenues and Staff will have to take their word. Mr. Jones inquired to why the City would be limiting the number of franchises. Mayor Narvaiz stated the concerns are in the amount of traffic around river and for safety of our citizens. She stated with the limits of franchises Staff will be able to approve safe routes for pick up. Mr. Guerrero inquired to the additional franchises that continue to be located. Mr. O'Leary stated since this Ordinance came before the Council, citizens have been contacting Staff regarding the operation requirements. Mr. Guerrero inquired to whether the University would be considered a franchise. Rodney Cobb, Director of Parks Department, stated the University does provide canoes and then loads the canoes up and brings them back to the University. Ms. Couch stated she is satisfied with Mr. Quittner's amendment, and she feels it is important to move forward with the number suggested. On roll call for the amendment, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Couch, Bose, Narvaiz, Guerrero and Robertson. NAY: Jones. ABSTAIN: None. Motion to amend passes. Mr. Jones moved to amend Subtitle A to strike Gity Manger- and replace with Transportation Advisory Board, and Mr. Robertson seconded the motion. Mr. Jones stated he feels this Board should review and then advise the Council. On roll call for the amendment, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Couch, Robertson and Jones. NAY: Bose, Narvaiz and Guerrero ABSTAIN: None.