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79 Regular Meeting March 27, 1989 Page 2 stated he would like to serve on a committee appointed by the Mayor to assist anyone needing assistance with making the necessary address changes. Mary Gonzales stated she applauds Mr. Rubio for his contributions to the City and to the Country. She stated there are many citizens who could be honored for their contributions. She does not think the name of the street should be changed, as it would be an inconvenience. Mrs. Gonzales was was representing family members from Gravel Street and reminded Mayor Morris that she had submitted a petition previously of residents of Gravel who are opposed to the name change. Carmen Soto provided a petition with 48 signatures (by house number) who are opposed to the name change. Mary Mendosa stated renaming the street to Rubio Street would show gratitude for Mr. Rubio's efforts. Rebecca Gamboa Amaye stated it would be an inconvenience to the residents to change the name of the street, and that she did not approve of someone placing flyers in the residents' mailboxes regarding changing the name to Rubio Street. Mary Rivas stated she was opposed to changing the name of the street unless there is no cost involved to do so. Sandra Rubio stated the only charge that would be incurred would be a $5.00 charge for changing driver's licenses (Mr. Moore present at this time - 8:15 p.m.). Mayor Morris stated she wants a notice to appear in the paper advising all the residents of Gravel Street that the Council will be considering changing the name of the street to Rubio Street before the Council proceeds with this matter. Mr. Guerra stated a uniform policy needs to be established to handle street name change requests, as well as a document to be used for petitioners to sign. The Council directed Staff to survey residents of Gravel Street (South of Mi tchell) ÈY property ownership, to place this matter on the agenda when the survey is completed, to place a notice in the paper inviting all the residents to be present when the Council considers this matter on the agenda, to try to bring the matter back to the Council within thirty days if there are no problems in finding the property owners, and to discuss with CAD and the County difficulties the City encounters with plat filings. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding a request by the Youth Shelter to construct a building on City-owned property. Board Member Becky Sierra stated the shelter always remains full. They have been in existence for three years and are funded with federal grants, United Way, churches, fundraisers, etc. They are requesting a lease to accommodate their needs. They wish to expand the shelter to take care of thirteen children, as presently licensed for. They have a $10,000.00 grant from a church for construction of a shelter with the condition that the construction must begin by June 1st. They have already received one extension of time to begin the construction. The high school will construct the shelter and SWT will build the cabinets. Jim Grouchy, the Shelter Supervisor, stated they only have eight beds in their existing facility and have been accommodating surrounding area children and are in need of more capacity. Bob Shearer provided accounting services for a period of time and advised the Council there was a possibility that the first month's rent deposit which the City of San Marcos provided might be returned. He stated he is in support of this program. He stated they had a financial setback last year and are more financially stable now. He stated the grant funds will increase when the number of children increases. Mr. Grouchy stated the Shelter provides short-term assistance to children in crisis situations. He stated the Shelter works with the parents or conservators of the children for the placing of the children and provides shelter for a maximum of thirty days. They help to send the children to a suitable environment and while at the shelter offer a secure and loving environment. Larry Gilley stated the Youth Shelter needs to proceed as quickly as possible. He stated the current zoning is commercial and needs to be zoned public use. Mrs. Sierra stated the construction needs to be in process