AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2021-63, on the first of two readings, amending section 34.401 and 34.402 of the San Marcos City Code to correct a typographical error and to limit the applicability of vehicle idling restrictions to the City limits and areas of the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction within 1,000 feet of the City limits; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date.
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Meeting date: August 17, 2021
Department: Utilities; Neighborhood Enhancement
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Background Information:
The Sustainability Committee has received information from staff regarding potential issues enforcing ant-idling restrictions in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of San Marcos.
The proposed ordinance change would limit applicability of the anti-idling rules in the ETJ to “within 1000 feet of the ETJ” instead of the entire ETJ.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
The Sustainability Committee approved this ordinance amendment on May 24, 2021.
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Recommendation:
The Sustainability Committee is charged with advancing the strategic initiative of Sustainability, and recommends approval of the proposed ordinance change. City staff concur with this recommendation.