Wednesday, July 7, 2021
The San Marcos City Council voted to postpone an ordinance creating new restrictions regarding lobbying. But not before yet another continuous debate regarding the proposed legislation.
The ordinance would require lobbyists to register and periodically report contacts they make with elected city officials, board members, commission members and city employees.
Councilmember Shane Scott motioned to postpone the ordinance until Nov. 3, 2021, citing concerns that the ordinance is unfair to certain groups and that it isn’t specific enough in its intent.
“It’s too broad,” Scott said. “To actually name people whether you like them or not, your police officers’ association, your fire department or any other group and say they’re the only people named on this when you’ve got the (San Marcos) River Foundation who are huge lobbyists. There are so many different groups that are lobbyists. Everybody is a lobbyist because they talk to you about things
Thursday, May 6, 2021
The San Marcos City Council indicated support for a new Clean Air Ordinance during its regular Tuesday meeting.
After many complaints about a manufacturing odor, the Clean Air Ordinance was brought to the councilmembers to provide regulations for the emission of air contaminants and controlling or abating air pollution.
The ordinance creates associated offenses and penalties as well for odors and particulate emissions.
Staff confirmed that the ordinance would apply to businesses and not homes.
The next step will be a second vote at a future city council meeting.
In other business, the councilmembers also approved an ordinance to rezone 72.85 acres of land located on Harris Hill Road to a Manufactured Home District where people can lease the lot and own or rent a manufactured home.
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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
The San Marcos City Council approved a new lease agreement with the San Marcos Lions Club for the Tubing Rental Facility during its meeting Tuesday night.
After many public commenters rallied in support of the Lions Club and a failed motion to sell disposable cups to generate more revenue for the city, the councilmembers voted 6-1 to approve the lease as it had been negotiated.
“The San Marcos Lions Club is very pleased with the outcome of last night’s city council vote to approve the amendments that were proposed by us,” San Marcos Lions Club President Dennis Gutierrez told the
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