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Regular Meeting March 6, 2007 Pages move to another neighborhood. He stated he feels this Ordinance is singling out a section of town and all citizens has a right to the streets. He stated he also feels the towing should be eliminated or the City should consider owning their own impound lot. Sabas Avila, Assistant Engineer, stated the City does have guidelines for parking restrictions. He stated the restrictions are to ensure safety and the parking in this neighborhood did not warrant restrictions based on the street width. He also stated if there is an area that is constantly having blocked areas, those would warrant restrictions. Mr. Bose stated there was no parking signs placed along Holland Street to Sessoms. Ms. Couch inquired to whether there are no parking signs up in this neighborhood. Mr. Avila stated there are no parking signs up in this neighborhood at any time. He stated the City Engineer has the authority to install no parking signs, but tow away and time restricts can only be done by Ordinance. Ms. Couch inquired to whether has been any improvements. Mr. Dees stated currently there is no parking at any time. He stated the neighborhood would prefer time restriction, which would allow for their guest to be able to park. Mayor Narvaiz inquired to whether the neighborhood has seen an improvement since the signs have been installed. Mr. Dees stated yes there has been improvement on Alamo Street, but the traffic has moved to Ridgewood. Mr. Jones moved to amend the Ordinance by removing the two away authority in Section 1, and Ms. Couch seconded the motion. Mr. Thomaides inquired to whether towing was controlled by the State or by Cities. Andy Quittner, Interim City Attorney, stated towing is primarily controlled by the State of Texas. Mr. Thomaides inquired to whether the Council could set up an impound lot. Mr. Quittner stated the City can set up an impound lot. Howard Williams, Chief of Police, stated Police are not allowed to tow on private property. He stated on a public street the police must call and the tower company to tow the car. On roll call for the amendment the following vote was recorded: AYE: Couch, Robertson and Jones. NAY: Bose, Narvaiz and Thomaides. ABSTAIN: None. Motion failed due to majority not being met. the Ordinance to approve on second reading, motion. On roll call for the amendment the AYE: Robertson and Thomaides NAY: Couch, Bose, Narvaiz and Jones. ABSTAIN: None. Mr. Thomaides moved to amend and Ms. Robertson seconded the following vote was recorded: