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Min 01/19/1993 216 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building January 19, 1993 Items 1 & 2 The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in regular session on the above date in the Council Room of the Memorial Auditorium Building at 8 : 30 o'clock a.m. , with the following members present. Michael Lam - Mayor David Farabee - Terrance E. Loughry - Angus Thompson - Councilors Paul Hughes - J. W. Martin - Harold Hawkins - James Berzina - City Manager Gregory Humbach - City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas - City Clerk The invocation was given by Carol Gibson, Mount Calvary United Methodist Church. Mayor Lam presented a proclamation on Right to Life Week. Item 3 Moved by Councilor Thompson that minutes of the meeting held January 5, 1993 , be approved. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes, and carried unanimously. Item 4a-7a Item 5b was moved to the regular agenda. Moved by Councilor Martin that the consent agenda be approved. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 4a RESOLUTION NO. 8-93 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE U. S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF STREAM FLOW AND RESERVOIR-CONTENT GAUGING STATIONS 217 Item 4b RESOLUTION NO. 9-93 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL FELTCH ACROSS PORTIONS OF A CERTAIN 7. 5 FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT LYING ON LOT 2, BLOCK 5, EDGEMERE HEIGHTS, WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FOR THE EXISTING CARPORT AND ACCESSORY BUILDING LOCATED IN SAID EASEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. Item 4c RESOLUTION NO. 10-93 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH JAMES E. YOUNG AND MARY ANN YOUNG ACROSS PORTIONS OF CERTAIN 5 FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT LYING ON LOT 13 , BLOCK 8 , SOUTH WINDS ESTATES, SECTION 1, WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FOR THE EXISTING SWIMMING POOL LOCATED IN SAID EASEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. Item 4d RESOLUTION NO. 11-93 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REFUND OF MONEY OVERPAID ON TAX ACCOUNTS AS LISTED ON THE ATTACHED REPORT. Item 4e RESOLUTION NO. 12-93 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REFUND OF MONEY OVERPAID ON TAX ACCOUNT # 0540-081-0000 . Item 5a RESOLUTION NO. 13-93 RESOLUTION FOR THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO R. C. CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CDBG O'REILLY PARK PLAYGROUND PROJECT Item 6 Minutes of the meetings of the following boards and commissions were received. a. Zoning Board of Adjustment - December 16, 1992 b. Clean Community Commission - January 6, 1993 Item 7 The City Council reinstated the Lake Kickapoo lease for Roe Minge for 1992, under the same terms and conditions. Item 5b RESOLUTION NO. 14-93 RESOLUTION TO AWARD BID TO CORPORATE IMAGES FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AT WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS Moved by Councilor Hughes that Resolution No. 14-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin. 218 Item 5b, cont'd. Councilor Loughry asked why some janitorial services are bid, and some seem to just keep going? Mr. Berzina explained that some are set up with an extension clause, such as the airport. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 8a Results of the charter election held January 16, 1993 , were canvassed by the Mayor and City Clerk. ORDINANCE NO. 2-93 A ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS CANVASSING ELECTION RETURNS; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. Moved by Councilor Martin that Ordinance No. 2-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Loughry, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 8b ORDINANCE NO. 3-93 ORDINANCE TO WAIVE SECTION 32-20 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADJUST CUSTOMER WATER BILL Moved by Councilor Hughes that Ordinance No. 3-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Farabee. Melissa Kimbell, 2404 Farington, stated her report had been sent in, and again requested a waiver. Councilor Martin asked if some sand had stopped up the meter, and Mr. Gross stated in his opinion, "no" , because if sand had been in the meter it would slow it rather than speeding it up. He stated that the meter is accurate. The only way that the impellor can move is that water is moving in the meter. Mr. Berzina stated that as an organization they feel very strongly that the water went through the meter. They do not know what happened to the water after it went through. They see this several times a month. If it shows going through the meter, it went through. Councilors Loughry and Hawkins asked about the hand oscillating back and forth, suggesting that it be checked. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Loughry, Hughes, and Martin Nays: Councilors Farabee, Thompson, and Hawkins Councilor Thompson suggested these situations be looked at by staff members before it comes to the Council. He explained 219 Item 8b, cont'd. that the Council is at a disadvantage as to know what happened. It was noted that the City Manager' s Office and Legal Department were involved. The City' s experience is that there are twelve to fifteen of these cases each month. If the staff can ease this for the Council they will be happy to see if there is a better way. Item 9a RESOLUTION NO. 15-93 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO SETTLE CAUSE NO. CCL-843-91-E, STYLED SHARON AND JOHN BATA VS. THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS AND JOHN KIEREN; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. Moved by Councilor Thompson that Resolution No. 15-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 9b RESOLUTION NO. 16-93 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OF INTENT TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, PLUM CREEK FEASIBILITY STUDY Moved by Councilor Martin that Resolution No. 16-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes. Bill Parker, Engineering, explained this is the spillway across the dam on Plum Creek. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes , Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 9c RESOLUTION NO. 17-93 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ENGINEERING CONTRACT WITH EMD, INC. FOR RECONDITIONING OF LAKE ARROWHEAD VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE Moved by Councilor Hughes that Resolution No. 17-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None 220 Item 9d RESOLUTION NO. 18-93 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS APPOINTING SUBSTITUTE JUDGE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. Moved by Councilor Farabee that Resolution No. 18-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes. Councilor Hawkins stated that he has a problem with this individual because of a situation he was involved in, stating he is replacing the former person who held this position. Mayor Lam stated he feels this individual acted in a normal way, and if there are any faults he feels it was probably on the other side. He believes this person is qualified. Councilor Hawkins stated that he asked for a favor. Mr. Humbach commented that he told Councilor Hawkins last night that he did not have any problem with this individual, stating he does not question his ethics or performance to be a municipal judge. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, and Martin Nays: Councilor Hawkins i Item 10a Discussion was held on smoking policies in City buildings. Mr. Berzina presented a history of the smoking policy adopted in 1987 for privately owned, but public accessed, and City buildings. In the City buildings there was no smoking except in designated places. The Health Board recommends that the Health Building be entirely smoke free. He also mentioned Fire Houses where people live 24 hours a day. This discussion has been scheduled to get feedback from the Council. Councilor Loughry asked how this is policed, and Mr. Berzina explained it is now self-policed. Councilor Martin strongly concurs with no smoking in the Health Department building, as well as the Library. He feels we should go all the way with no smoking in our public buildings. He noted that the Fire Department is not accessible to the public. He would support an ordinance to do away with smoking in all public buildings. Councilor Hughes would like for the City Manager to bring a policy to the Council. Councilor Farabee stated he has no problem with the current ordinance, and favors leaving it as it is. Councilor Hawkins believes smoking is going to take care of itself. Smokers will move outdoors where it is not offensive. We still need the freedom to choose. Councilor Thompson suggested that smoking be banned in all public buildings where the public has access, and only be allowed in offices or designated places. Mayor Lam stated he feels it needs to be looked at, and some fine tuning done. He noted that he has a problem of smoking in private offices since only a few employees have private offices. He would honor the Health Department' s recommendation to ban it at the Health Department building, and 221 Item 10a, cont'd. encourage enforcement. They would look at the City Manager ' s recommendation in the not too distant future. Mr. Humbach commented that in his opinion the City would not have any liability for second hand smoke. That is not to say it could not happen in the future. Item 10b Patricia Kuykendall asked that her delinquent Lake Kickapoo lease be reinstated. Mayor Lam noted that the Council has some responsibility in looking at this since the leases at Lake Kickapoo are coming to an end. He would like to consider some kind of a blanket deal, and get these delinquent leases caught up. Councilor Hawkins stated he does not agree. He feels they should hold this in abeyance until the committee comes back with a recommendation. He disagrees with it from the standpoint of Lake Arrowhead and we stated it was the last time we would send notices to Arrowhead. He feels we should have followed the same procedure with Lake Kickapoo. He suggested we get caught up, and make sure people know they will not receive any further notices. Mayor Lam stated they wanted to let the committee deal with this. Councilor Martin suggested we send a letter to Lake Kickapoo residents, and set a cutoff date for renewing their leases, with no more notices after that. Mr. Berzina noted a conversation with the Chairman of the committee. They may recommend something on this, and also the roads. One of the unknowns is whether we would continue notifications, along with annual costs of this, roads, etc. We are not going out there and evict them, and he has told this to several people. Councilor Hughes suggested that a letter be sent that they may never receive another notice, and the lessees can get caught up. Mayor Lam directed the staff to go ahead and reinstate these leases on the same basis as we did at Lake Arrowhead, and bring it back to the Council for approval at the next meeting, and wait for the committee to meet. Denzil Ingram asked for reinstatement of his delinquent lease. Mayor Lam pointed out to an unidentified woman in the audience that a decision was made to not send out notices because of costs involved, etc. , and emphatically stated that the City will not send out notices. Councilor Martin emphasized that each lessee knows the amount of the lease to be paid each year. Mr. Berzina noted that this committee will study what the cost should be to renew the leases, and find a fair and equitable rate to the property owners out there, and to the citizens of Wichita Falls. Dr. Joe Miller thanked the Council for their wisdom in solving these problems today, and putting off other action until after the committee makes its recommendation. Sonya Largin, 2209 Avondale, presented a letter to Mr. Berzina from Ty Chandler. Item 10c Councilor Thompson suggested that the lake committee develop a mechanism to be used that will be fair to all, so that it will not be brought before us again. 222 Item 10c, cont'd. Councilor Thompson noted a meeting with James Williams and Andrew Young, stating they believe a police storefront operation will be satisfactory to the East side, and he recommends we move forward with it. Mayor Lam requested that the City Manager, Police Chief, and Councilor Thompson come back with a recommendation costwise, and go ahead with it. Councilor Thompson mentioned vandalism of Riverside Cemetery. Bob Parker noted that the gate can be repaired. Councilor Thompson noted the Martin Luther King celebration, stating the spirit of Dr. King is one on which we should look back on. Councilor Hawkins asked for a report on the First Responder program. Chief James explained that it began in December, and they average four to five runs per day. The average time out of service is five to ten minutes. He stated it is working well now. Councilor Hawkins also asked about a report on the taxicab checklist. Bob Parker stated they will make sure they comply with the ordinance. Councilor Hawkins asked about final disposition of the Safeplay Equipment business on the East side of town. Mr. Berzina explained that the water had been shut off. A tank had been installed, and he is hauling water. Councilor Farabee asked about the effect of a person dying during the second or third month of membership at the golf course. Mr. Dockery stated he would take a look at it. Councilor Martin echoed the comments made concerning the Martin Luther King celebration and the police storefront operation. Citizens will be at the MLK Center, and hopefully later on will branch out into churches and other areas. Councilor Loughry mentioned a hole in the asphalt at 4604 Karla; also mentioned Holliday Creek construction. Mayor Lam mentioned in regard to gangs and graffito, some cities permit owners to cover it up as soon as possible. Major Davis stated they have found some of it. Mr. Berzina stated he would check into it with other cities. Item 10d Mr. Berzina stated that the final public hearing on redistricting was held last night. A City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 26 , 1993 , at 8: 30 a.m. , to consider a plan. Mr. Humbach noted that Mr. Moise had previously mentioned drug dealers congregating on the East side. The Council will be presented an ordinance at the next Council meeting that will partially address this problem. 223 Item 10e The City Council recessed at 10: 10 a.m. into executive session according to Article 6252-17, Section 2(g) V.A.C.S. The meeting reconvened at 10: 24 a.m. Item 10f Moved by Councilor Hughes that Robert Roach be appointed to the Traffic Safety Commission for a term to expire December 31, 1995 . (Replacing Dewey Nicholson) Motion seconded by Councilor Farabee, and carried unanimously. A representative is needed with bicycling interests. The City Council adjourned at 10 : 25 a.m. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY,. OF 1993 . t � r r Michael Lam, Mayor ATTEST: A A V,e? '11 k 14�6wx� Wilma J. Thomas, CMC/AAE City Clerk 224 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building January 26, 1993 Item 1 The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in called session on the above date in the Council Room of the Memorial Auditorium Building at 8: 30 o'clock a.m. , with the following members present. Michael Lam - Mayor David Farabee - Terrance E. Loughry - Angus Thompson - Councilors Paul Hughes - J. W. Martin - Harold Hawkins - James Berzina - City Manager Gregory Humbach - City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas - City Clerk Item 2 Mayor Lam noted that this meeting has been called for the purpose of adopting a redistricting plan for the City of Wichita Falls. ORDINANCE NO. 4-93 A ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS ADOPTING A REDISTRICTING PLAN TO CHANGE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. Moved by Councilor Hughes that Ordinance No. 4-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins. Mayor Lam noted the results of the election held January 16 , 1993 , to determine the desires of the electorate for six districts. This proposition failed to pass, and this will realign the five districts to achieve one man one vote as far as we can. Gordon Griffith, County Commissioner, appeared in opposition to this plan, which would affect his Commissioner precinct boundaries. Councilor Thompson explained they looked at the numbers of people, and that he worked with the consultants on the plan previously adopted by the City on an interim basis. Mr. Humbach explained that he looked at the overlay, and he also noted he will be getting back with the County to assist them in realignment of the precincts at no cost to them. Mr. Griffith stated they are taking Precinct 3 away, and not allowing him to come into the city. He also noted the area of Hirschi High School which had to be retained as a small precinct. He referred to the Texas Election Law, which states a City cannot divide a county precinct except as necessary to follow the city' s boundary. Mr. Humbach explained that when they broke the county precinct lines it was the County' s responsibility to redraw the lines. He stated that he met with the County Judge and County Clerk. Vernon Cannon called the office of the Secretary of State, who advised that when a city breaks precinct lines it is 225 Item 2, cont'd. the County' s responsibility to redraw the county precinct boundaries. Councilor Farabee stated that if Mr. Griffith is asking why we changed the lines, it is because the minority profile is not where we or the federal government want it to be. Mr. Griffith stated he did not feel this is representing the minority. Councilor Hughes pointed out that when Mr. Griffith looked at the numbers and minority profiles they were looking at the whole county. Councilor Thompson noted they could have taken more minorities out of District 5, but then it would have been under populated. Councilor Hawkins stated that the minority profile in District Two has been increased from 57. 88 to 60 percent. The minority voting age has also been increased from 53 . 3 to 55. 5 percent. He stated this is not their goal, but is the best they could do. � Reginald Blow, 805 North Rosewood, stated that on term limitations, Angus Thompson is the only person who will be affected, and never in the history of this country has there ever been a law which was retroactive. He stated that 5000 people have left District Two, and they are determined to have a strong minority representation on the City Council. He feels they are not achieving the highest minority representation possible. If they had gone into District Five it would have diluted those numbers. Giola Ozuna, 1309 Giddings, asked if women are considered minorities, and Mr. Humbach stated they are not, as far as voting profile is concerned. Lydia Torres, Administrative Assistant for the Commissioner' s Court, asked if there is a deadline on this, and Mayor Lam stated there is, and they have to do it immediately to get Justice Department approval. They need to do something today to achieve their goal for the City. He feels the firm has given them a district layout that will be the best they can do, and they have to move on it today. They are offering a better minority mix than we had in the previous plan. Councilor Thompson stated that the questions raised by Mrs. Torres and Mr. Griffith illustrates the problem that we have. We will not ever be able to achieve the minority profile unless District Two is smaller. We have to try to achieve the best alternative. Sometimes you have to take the best that you can and do it in such a way that it will not prejudice those from making changes in the future. He does not want to hinder any future efforts. He is of the mind that at-large elections are going to be outlawed. Councilor Hawkins stated the time has run out, and there is no way the figures are going to change. The largest problem is that there seems to have been an undercount census done. Councilor Thompson commented that there is a theory that an undercount was done in the state as well as this City. Councilors Farabee and Hughes noted that we should press on under the laws given us. Councilor Martin expressed concern with the splitting of all precincts in this plan. One precinct has been split three times, and most of them twice. He asked if we could adopt districts where all are elected at large, and Mr. Humbach replied that it would require a charter election. Councilor Loughry stated we took this matter to the people for them to decide. We could waive it, and go on. Mayor Lam emphasized that the charter can only be changed by the people. The Council cannot waive it. Mayor Lam noted that we have to work within the system and numbers. He feels the firm they hired has done an excellent job. Mr. Humbach commented that when the last plan was adopted 226 Item 2 , cont 'd. they did not break any precinct lines. They were told by the Justice Department that it did not meet the minimum minority profile. They were told to go back and get the highest minority voting profile even if you have to break precinct lines. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, and Hawkins Nays: Councilor Martin Item 3 Discussion was held on the Council' s intent of the charter amendment limiting council terms. Mayor Lam noted there seems to be a question on whether this would be retroactive or not. Mr. Humbach noted that the question arose as to whether the charter amendment would have retroactive prohibitions or apply to future councils. He did exhaustive research, and found no case law. Depending upon the factors of the issue the opinion has been rendered both ways. He contacted the office of the Secretary of State, and they said to go back and try to figure out what the legislative intent of the Council was. It has to be precleared by the Justice Department. They will need to know what the intent was when it was placed on the ballot. He asked that they tell him what they would have intended if they had thought about it when they placed it on the ballot. It is very subjective, but it is the best we have to go on. Councilor Loughry stated he wanted to make it two consecutive terms ( 4 years) , with a six-year maximum. He believed it would have affected the Council. In District Two, more than fifty percent voted for term limitations; also, in District One. If any of us fall into that bracket any member would be a man and step down. This will not be a halt on minority candidates. He stated he believed it should be retroactive. Councilor Martin noted that from the very beginning he was opposed to placing this on the ballot. He had thought about this when it was brought up, and worked under the assumption that it cannot be retroactive. Councilor Hughes stated he was not in favor of this when it went on the ballot, but did not give it any thought at that time. If the Justice Department has to preclear it we need to give some thought on what they will or will not approve. Mr. Humbach stated the only candidate which will be affected is the only minority member on the Council. It is his opinion, and that of the Office of the Secretary of State, that it will not be precleared if it is retroactive. Councilor Hughes stated he feels it would be better if it is not retroactive. Councilor Farabee stated that in other Council business they would not go back and make it retroactive. He believes it cannot be retroactive, but begins from that time forward. Councilor Hawkins stated that as Councilor Loughry pointed out, District Two went with term limitations. So did his district. He understood it would be limitations for those of us who are now serving. He stated that Councilor Thompson had commented that it would affect him, and he would not be able to run again. Councilor Hawkins stated he voted against term limitations. He will have to vote that we keep it as what people have said. Councilor Thompson referred to a law which means that a law cannot be made to apply to you for a crime which was committed 227 Item 3 , cont 'd. in the past (expos facto) . He stated that he also knows that when we pass ordinances and regulations on this Council we oftentimes grandfather those who are there at that time. Whether it is himself or another Council member, the whole principle for this is whether it is fair and just. Right is right and wrong is wrong. He stated he has also talked to the Justice Department. The voters of this City should have the right to decide when a person' s term is up. It is cynical for Councilor Loughry to say that he is still talking about them having representation. He does not think their people understand the ramifications or they would not have voted for this. We do have a possibility of being turned down, and we have to look at the overall good for the City. He feels if it had been explained the results would have been the same. We are at the point where we do not have the situation where we can apply it retroactively. He would support taking the way we feel can get it approved, and not thrown out. Mr. Humbach stated he will pass on what he has heard this morning; that the Charter amendment does not apply retroactively, but prospectively, and will apply to all of them in the future. It will be ten consecutive years in any combination of office, beginning with the expiration of the terms of all present members of the Council. Councilor Thompson stated he is disappointed in what we are doing today because it creates dissention in our community. It may be in being over enthusiastic he may have said something, but he would hope from this day forward we can work together, and forget whatever differences and divisions we may have. Beth Loughry, 1411 Grant, stated she is a teacher, and does not want to leave here today with her students thinking they are doing a disservice. She stated she believes we have more than one minority that can represent District Two. Councilor Thompson stated that he thinks what she is doing is a disservice. Mrs. Loughry stated that in that group of people there are several who can have a strong representation. Young people need to be allowed to come in as well. Councilor Thompson pointed out that Mr. Moise meant a strong district was a high minority profile. He hopes people will draw the same conclusion when they read about this. He agrees that we have a talented group of young people. There is no way a district should rely on one person. He agrees that we must develop more talent. There is nothing that keeps anyone from running for any office when the time comes. The City Council adjourned at 9 : 40 a.m. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 1z� DAY OF ,....1.9�3 . 1 Michael Lam, Mayor ATTEST: Wilma J. Thomas, CMC/AAE City Clerk