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MOTION: Upon a motion made by Council Member Porterfield and a second by Council Member Thomason, MOTION TO AMEND: Upon a motion made by Council Member Porterfield and a second by Council Member Prather, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to amend Section 6.13 by adding that the applicant provide adequate private shuttle service to residents until Texas State University is able to provide transportation service to the site. The motion carried. MOTION TO AMENDA: Upon a motion made by Council Member Scott and a second by Council Member Porterfield, the City Council voted six (6) for and one (1) opposed, Council Member Thomaides, to amend the PDD by including the right of first refusal for a period of one year regarding 31.25 acres of land south of the San Marcos River. The motion carried. MAIN MOTION: the City Council voted (5) for and (2) opposed, Council Member Prather and Council Member Thomaides to approve Ordinance 2013 -03, as amended. The motion carried. Non Consent Agenda 18.Consider approval of Ordinance 2013 -04, on the first of two readings, adopting fees -in- lieu of preserving Protected and Heritage Trees for SmartCode Projects at the rate of $150 per caliper inch for Protected Trees and at the rate of $300 per caliper inch for Heritage Trees; restating Zoning Review Fees, Subdivision Review Fees, Site Fees, Licensing Fees and Building Fees previously adopted by Ordinance No. 2012 -35 and Ordinance No. 2012 -38; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Council Member Porterfield and a second by Council Member Prather, the City Council voted seven (7) for, and none (0) opposed, to postpone Item 16 to a future meeting. The motion carried. 19.Consider approval of Resolution 2013 -06R adopting a policy that establishes guidelines and criteria governing Tax Abatement Agreements; and declaring an effective date. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Council Member Porterfield and a second by Council Member Prather, the City Council voted seven (7) for, and none (0) opposed, to postpone Item 16 to a future meeting. The motion carried. 20.Discuss and consider nominations and charge to the 2013 Charter Review Commission, and provide direction to Staff. Council Members made their nominations to the Charter Review: Mayor Guerrero: Jane Hughson; Council Member Thomaides: Scott Gregson; Council Member Thomason: Kathy Morris; Council Member Scott: Mike Narvaiz; Council Member Porterfield: None at this time; Council Member Prather: Melissa Derrick; Council Member Becak: Dwayne Thomason. The Council discussed recommending the following items for review during the upcoming Charter review session: 1) Rezoning cases having an actual second reading instead of reconsideration; 2) The land ownership requirement for Planning and Zoning Commission members; 3) Term Limits for Mayor and Council Members 4) Election Cycle (holding an election every other year instead of annually).