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137 Regular Meeting February 22, 1988 Page 9 as parking is, he did not want to take away parking spaces, but that the City could look into the possibility of parking meters if the Police Department and Engineering Department felt it was warranted, and with the agreement adopted by the Council earlier in the meeting, our Police Department could cooperate with SWT Police to enforce the no parking zone. Mr. Hernandez stated that the City makes an effort to enforce the no parking zones, but that is what is needed to correct this situation. Mr. Hernandez was in agreement with Mayor Younger to look into placing parking meters in this area and perhaps in other areas as well. Mr. Guerra suggested the Staff and Council work with the SWT Liaison group to resolve this problem. Mr. Gonzalez stated the City would pursue enforcement of the no parking zone and would work with SWT Police and City Police to ticket cars in that zone. Mayor Younger directed enforcement of the no parking zone and for Staff to make a recommendation regarding timed parking in that area. A student, .Joe Humbert, who is also a dorm resident in the Woods Street area, presented a petition with 160 signatures opposing the tow-away zone on Woods Street and stated the five spaces Father McCabe has requested alleviating are needed. He stated if the yellow no parking zone was enforced, there should not be any problems with the garbage trucks getting in. Mayor Younger introduced a discussion of a proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 16, Code of Ordinances, by the addition of Section 16-14 to be entitled "Residential Sales of Household Goods". Mr. Guerra stated he was not in favor of such an Ordinance. Lane Obert stated there are two houses on West hopkins who are in the furniture business, but are able to continue operating out of their homes because they call them garage sales. She is concerned with the traffic and safety of her children. Mr. Hankins stated they could be reported to the Comptroller for not paying sales tax. Mr. Hernandez stated there is a need to en- force this problem in residential neighborhoods. Mr. Hankins advised the Council the City of College Station only allows residents to hold two garage sales per year and have to go through a permitting process. Dan Gibson advised the Council the Staff reviewed Ordinances from Dallas, Kerrville, New Braunfels, Round Rock and College Station. Ms. Kissler stated she did not like this Ordinance but wants protection for neighborhoods, and wanted to know why the City can't just enforce R~l zoning, and Mr. Hankins stated the problem is proving they are operating a business, but that maybe it could be handled with a per- mitting process. Mr. Hernandez stated this problem needs to be ad- dressed in an Ordinance. Mr. Brown stated he thought the City needs an Ordinance to address neighbors that face this problem, but wants recourse for neighbors rather than enforcement of the problem. Mr. Guerra stated he does not want an Ordinance because it would cause economic impact on some families. Mayor Younger stated he did not feel this Ordinance would alleviate the problem. Staff was directed to provide other recommendations to the Council. The next item on the agenda, an Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17, §2(e), V.A.C.S., to discuss matters where the duties of the City Attorney to the City pursuant to the Code of Professional Respon- sibility of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Article 6252-17, was not considered by the City Council at this meeting. No Executive Session was held. The meeting adjourned at 10:33 p.m. on motion made by Mr. Hernandez and seconded by Ms. Kissler.