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Januaw 14,2003 [Attachment A]; the motion was duly seconded and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5 - 0; Yeas (5) - Cobbe, Dallas, Ferrill, Roop, Teague; Nays (0) - None. City Manager Reynolds reported that he and Mr. Bartlett will have another budget report at Council's January 28, 2003, meeting, and will propose a budget and financial work session schedule to begin on February 6, 2003, in order to provide concentrated blocks of time to conduct a comprehensive review of capital projects, departmental service levels, and potential sources of additional revenue. Council expressed appreciation to City Manager Reynolds, Mr. Bartlett, Constitutional Officers, and all departments in their budget revision efforts. Mr. Bartlett presented the financial report for month ending November 30, 2002. Council considered conducting a Public Hearing and adopting, on first reading, Ordinance 2003-1 on a request by the Planning Commission to amend Zoning Ordinance Section VIII, Special Use Procedure, to amend Section XV, Off Street Parking and Loading, and to propose creation of a new ordinance section, XIV, Landscaping Standards. A work session regarding this issue was held on January 8, 2003, and revisions recommended at that time are included in this presentation. These plans have been posted on the City's website. George Hayfield, Associate Planner, was available for questions and comments. Mayor Teague declared the Public Hearing open. John Sanders, of 308 Starling Avenue, spoke in opposition to these plans, stating that they will hurt economic development. He requested, then, if the plans are approved, to exempt Starling Avenue and East and West Church Streets. Mayor Teague closed the Public Hearing. Council Member Ferrill moved to adopt, on first reading, Ordinance 2003-1, as presented; the motion was duly seconded and carried by