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136. Regular Meeting April 9, 2001 Page 10 would be a great burden, and as far as the staging area goes, they will observe how the Cinco de Mayo Parade works out. Ms. Hughson asked if there can be two routes: one for a short parade, another for a long one. Commander Zerr stated insurance will have to be required, and there would be confusion if more than one location was used. Ron Akin spoke in connection with the Just for Fun Parade. Mr. Akin stated they want to use C. M. Allen with access to the park at 2:00 p.m. and from start to finish would last one hour. Ms. Hughson stated she would not object to allowing the Just for Fun Parade to take place at 2:00 p.m. only for this year and change their time next year. Mr. Akin stated they would do two loops on C. M. Allen and will pay the insurance for themselves and the City. Mayor Chiu introduced Item 29 removed from the consent agenda, approval of Appeal of Parade Permit Denial, "Just for FunH. Mr. Mayhew moved to reverse the denial and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu introduced a discussion regarding the appointment process for the Planning and Zoning Commission Members. Ms. Hughson suggested instead of drawing lots for the alternates, the Council can make that determination. Mayor Chiu stated it may be more reasonable to train within one year rather than three months. Mr. Cox stated there is merit to the training requirement. Mr. Patterson stated there is a little problem in the training period. The State APA Conference has a 2-1/2 day session annually. The Regional Council of Governments did not provide training for a few years. He recently was advised they would start the courses again. Mr. Mayhew asked how many times a year training was offered, and Mr. Patterson stated appropriate types of training may not always be offered, but there may be as many as six opportunities this year with the Council of Governments' sessions. Mayor Chiu asked Mr. Patterson if a new P&Z member had a little on the job experience prior to the formal training, would it be more beneficial. Mr. Patterson stated a six to twelve months time frame would be good. Ms. Hughson stated she wants the alternates to be prepared to take over: trained and receive the P&Z packets regularly. It was consensus of Council that training should be completed within six months and to add language that the training will be at the City's expense. The Director of Planning is responsible for arranging the orientation and training. Ms. Hughson wanted interested persons to be able to attend the training done locally. Mr. Moseley stated he would like to see the training courses listed that could be considered. Mr. Patterson stated he could list courses that he became aware of, and the only ongoing course available would be the short course offered through the Texas APA. Mr. Mayhew stated he does not want the Council to be restricted from appointing someone if a certain course is not offered. Ms. Hughson stated she is fine with the current wording, as we need to allow some latitude to Mr. Patterson. The Council then discussed filling a vacancy and agreed one alternate needs to be from the ETJ and one from the City. Mr. Mayhew stated it makes sense to have one alternate from ETJ and one from the City unless there are two ETJ members on the P&Z Commission at the same time. Mr. Taylor stated the Council