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19.7:OOPM Receive a Staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against Resolution 2012 -158R, approving the issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Emmanuel John, d /b /a Americo Express Transportation, for the provision of taxicab services in San Marcos; and declaring an effective date, and consider approval of Resolution 2012 -158R. Mayor Daniel Guerrero opened the Public Hearing at 7:48 p.m. William Kennon, CEO of Aloha Taxi, stated that he did not feel that another taxi service was necessary in San Marcos, and that the two current taxi services are able to meet the current demand. Emmanuel John, 701 Beaver St, Austin, TX 78753, addressed the Council regarding his business plan and that his business receives phone calls often for service in San Marcos to Austin or San Antonio. He wants to help the people of San Marcos. There being no further comments; the public hearing was closed at 7:51 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Council Member Scott and a second by Council Member Prather, the City Council voted six (6) for, one (1) absent, Council Member Thomaides, and none (0) opposed, to approve Resolution 2012 -158, as previously captioned. The motion carried. 20.7:OOPM Receive a Staff Presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against a development agreement between Lazy Oaks Ranch, LP and the City of San Marcos. Kristy Stark, Assistant Director of Development Services, provided a brief presentation. Thomas Rhoades, ETR Development Consulting, also provided a brief presentation. Mayor Daniel Guerrero opened the Public Hearing at 9:09 p.m. Jon Engel, 407 Pioneer Trail, addressed the Council regarding the Lazy Oaks Ranch development agreement and mentioned that the developer failed to mention their work with the adjacent neighbors or the County. He addressed that Hays County Tax Bonds were to be used to protect open space and natural areas. RFPs were received for these funds and this land owner presented this property to the board and scored in the top three. It did not get selected to be purchased by the County so now he is trying to sell it this way. Max Schleder, 616 Pioneer Trail, addressed the Council regarding the RFP that was submitted for consideration and that the property was perfect for the Endangered Habitat protection. 57% of this property is high value. They are preserving 300 acres of 800 acres of habitat that needs to be preserved. The developers decided not to participate in the public meeting or the staff meeting. Stated that he felt they have ignored the neighbors and before the comp plan is adopted.