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Regular Meeting June 5, 2007 Page 6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO BLASTCO TEXAS, INC. FOR RECOATING OF WATER STORAGE TANKS FOR THE WATER /WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Narvaiz stated she was moving up Item 33, hold discussion and receive a presentation regarding Cool Cities initiative and direction to Staff. Casey Martinez provided a PowerPoint and a packet regarding the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. Mr. Jones stated he is concerned whether this would be cost efficient for the Cities and the residents. He encouraged the Council to sign the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, which addresses common clean air issues. Mr. Jones stated he would like to see a Resolution at the next Regular Meeting. Mr. Thomaides stated he would also like a Resolution on the next Regular Meeting. He stated after attending the presentation in Austin, this is a common sense approach. He also stated Austin has a more in depth program and uniquely able to implement these types of things. He stated Austin's Mayor Wynn hopes to get other cities in the region to follow, which makes sense but San Marcos might not be able to participate as much as Austin. Mr. Guerrero stated he is in favor of pursuing this issue. Ms. Robertson stated what impacts San Marcos also impacts Austin and the other way around. She stated Texas in the most polluting state in the country. Mr. Martinez stated by signing this agreement it would put San Marcos in as a Clean City for the Sierra Club's National Campaign. The Council agreed by consensus to bring this issue bac as an action item at the next Regular Meeting. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 11, removed from the consent agenda, approval of Ordinance on second reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, ANNEXING TO THE CITY A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 5.81 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF CENTERPOINT ROAD AND IH -35 (OUTLET WEST TRACT); APPROVING A SERVICE PLAN FOR THIS TRACT; AND INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS. Mr. Guerrero moved for approval of Ordinance with amendments on second reading, and Ms. Robertson seconded the motion. Jan Clark, Assistant City Attorney, stated she provided the Council with two attachments, which were not included in the Agenda. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on second reading. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 14, removed from the consent agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: