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176. Regular Meeting August 27, 2001 Page 7 DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT) TO "c" (COMMERCIAL DISTRICT); INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration reconsideration of a Zoning Ordinance that failed when considered at the August 14 Council Meeting. Ms. Hughson moved to reconsider the Zoning Ordinance and Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Ms. Hughson moved to table the Ordinance. Mr. Taylor advised the Garys were present and wanted to speak to the Council, so Ms. Hughson withdrew her tabling motion. Jack Gary stated he was withdrawing from the discussion, because he was recently appointed as a Director of GBRA. Lee Gary, who is also an owner of the property, stated their family has owned the property located on the Blanco River for several generations. Mr. Gary stated they were not aware the City did not have regulations in place that would protect the type development that would occur along the Blanco River. Mr. Gary stated they would like the Council to consider tabling this Zoning Ordinance until such time as regulations have been developed that will enable them to have a commercial type project on the property. Mr. Gary stated they have commercial zoning on part of their property already and understand the City's concerns regarding the lack of regulations. Ms. Hughson then moved to table this matter until Staff requests it be placed back on the agenda and Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu requested the Council move two of the discussion items forward on the agenda. Mayor Chiu then introduced Item 34, to receive a report regarding the Southwest Alternate Transportation (SWAT) and direction to Staff. Robert Doerr advised the Council a program called Southwest Alternate Transportation (SWAT) is being organized on the SWT campus to provide a safe drive home to students who needed a ride due to drinking. Triple A (AAA) has awarded $5,000 for similar programs and they hope to receive such an award also. Mr. Doerr also thanked the M.A.D.D. organization for their help. Mr. Doerr stated he was present to request moral support for their program, but next year S.W.A.T. may request assistance from the City of providing electric utility service to an apartment. They plan to use 120-130 volunteers to be available for service one night a month. There will be a driver and a navigator in each vehicle, one man and one woman. The headquarters will be staffed and will be in constant communication with the drivers through the use of cell phones. A fourth position that will be utilized will be called "ducks". They will walk through bars and pass out cards advising of the service. They will wear uniform shirts for identification. SWT is to advise them of parties so the ducks can be present to hand out cards at the parties. Mr. Doerr also stated the drivers will be at least twenty-one years of age. Mr. Doerr stated this program is used at Texas A & M, and during 2000 they provided 10,000 rides. Mr. Doerr advised SWT has provided $18,000.00 to this organization. Mr. Mayhew and the Council wished them success with their new program. Mayor Chiu introduced an update regarding the Ozone Flex Plan. Wade Thomas, Executive Director for the Clean Air Force, was present and stated