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Thomaides stated he feels a Work Group would be good. He stated he feels annual inspections should be done and then there should be a random pick for inspections though out the year. He also stated he feels conduct and disrupting the peace issues should go through the Court system. He stated the costs are not going to the responsible persons. He also stated the Council needs to provide a long term solution to this problem. Ms. Couch stated she feels a Work Group is important and should include Dr. Trauth. She inquired to whether the current Ordinance only deals with noise issues. Mr. Quittner stated the noise Ordinance currently deals with noise and trash issues. Mr. Jones stated many of these property owners purchased these units as a second home at 7% financing and if these units are mandated then the financing would fall under commercial financing at ten to fifteen percent. He stated the City needs to be careful of the liability permitting would create. Mr. Bell stated insurance rates are higher if the insurance companies find out the property is being used for rental units. Mr. Bose stated he supports a Work Group and stronger enforcement of the Ordinance. Mr. Guerrero thanked Mr. Bell for looking at this issue with a wide perceptive. He stated he feels this issue needs to be tightening up so police officers can be patrolling other areas in the City. He also stated he supports the Work Group reviewing the Permitting System. Mayor Narvaiz stated she feels the individuals who cause these problems should be billed for extra trash collections. She also stated the parking issues should be reviewed and tightened up around San Marcos. The Council agreed by consensus to have a seven member Work Group to focus on the effects of permitting system. The Council also agreed by consensus to review the Ordinance. Mr. Jones inquired to whether there are other areas in the City with these types of problems. Mr. Bell stated there are other areas in the City, but they have minor problems. Mr. Thomaides stated he feels the problems are with zoning, which needs to be changed. Mayor Narvaiz stated the City has done several things since 2002 and progress is being made to help with these problems. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Downtown Master Plan Task Force (Temporary). Mr. Guerrero moved to appoint Scott Gregson to complete the vacancy, which passed unanimously. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of two appointments to the Minority Tourism Development Board. Mr. Guerrero moved to appoint Lya Rainsoka (citizen position) to complete the vacancy, which passed unanimously. The remaining vacancy will be rescheduled. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Ms. Robertson moved to appoint Valarie Guzman (City /City), Mayor Narvaiz moved to appoint Randy Bryan (City /City) and Mr. Jones moved to appoint Jim Stark (City /City). Mr. Quittner was asked to clarify the qualifications for the Planning and Zoning Commission