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35 Regular Meeting May 27, 1987 Page 2 its inception they have served 42 children and families. She stated the TYC's building at 119 Smith Lane is on the market for sale and is properly zoned for the Emergency Youth Shelter's needs. She stated they have applied for grants for a down payment for purchase of a building. Mr. Guerra stated he would prefer to assist this program rather than a community theater. Mr. Nicola requested a breakdown of the funds needed. Mr. Nicola moved to table this matter to the June 8, 1987 Regular Meeting for an itemized breakdown and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Brown requested Ms. Penzerro furnish a letter of cooperation with other agencies that serve children's needs. Mr. Farr introduced for consideration approval of an appointment by Mayor Younger to the Citizens Storm Drainage Advisory Board. Mayor Younger did not submit a name, so this is to be rescheduled for June 8, 1987. Mr. Farr introduced for consideration approval of appointments to the Plumbing Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Mr. Guerra moved to appoint Jesse Acosta, Master Plumber, whose address is 202 Durango, San Marcos, Texas and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The remaining two appointments to the Board will be scheduled June 8, 1987. Mr. Farr introduced a discussion regarding the number of Commission for Women members. Margaret Lindsey, Chairperson of the Commission for Women, stated she does not want the number of the Commission reduced, as the Commission is presently structured. She stated the participa- tion of citizens on task forces has not worked well. Mr. Guerra stated he has spoken with two Commission for Women Members who stated they do not think the Commission has accomplished much other than the Hall of Fame. Mr. Nicola stated he thinks a lot has been accomplished by other Boards with seven members, and that it is better to accomplish a little with fewer members than no accomplishments. He stated this matter could be reviewed by the Sunset Commission when they meet again. Mr. Hernandez stated that retiring members on the Commission would possibly serve on task forces for the Commission. It was con- sensus of Council for the Sunset Review Commission to review this mat- ter when they meet again (January, 1988), that vacancies occurring on the Commission for Women not be filled and that the Commission for Women provide the City Council with a report regarding this matter in the near future. Mr. Farr introduced for consideration a public hearing and approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as fol- lows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING APPENDIX A, THE GENERAL ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE SAN MARCOS CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY PROVIDING FOR ZONING CHANGES ON ONE READING, PROVIDING A THREE-FOURTHS CITY COUNCIL VOTE TO OVERRULE A ZONING COMMISSION DENIAL, PROVIDING FOR AN OFFICIAL ZONING ~ffiP, DELETING UNNECESSARY DEFINITIONS, ADOPTING NEW DEFINITIONS, PROVIDING NEW AREA REQUIREMENTS FOR ZON- ING DISTRICTS, PROVIDING PERMITTED AND SPECIFIC USES FOR ZONING DISTRICTS, DELETING PROHIBITED USES FOR ZONING DISTRISTS, PROVIDING PARKING SPACE REGULATIONS, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.