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36 Regular Meeting January 14, 1991 Page 5 Mayor Morris intorduced for consideration an addendum, the City Manager's Report. (1) Mr. Gilley provided an update on students' request for a skateboard park. Mr. Gilley stated the City checked with our liability carrier who indicated the City would have significant exposure, but that coverage could be possible if the City complied with active supervision, fencing of the park and coverage at a cost of $7,500 annually. Mr. Gilley stated the expense is excessive and Staff recommends the City not participate in such a program. It was suggested that if the students could find a means to raise the funds for the needed insurance coverage to offset the City's liability, this program could be considered. (2) The Parks and Recreation Staff have a plan to operate a Teen Center one weekend per month on a trial basis, and a meeting is planned next week to present the plan to the students. (3) On January 21, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. a meeting will be held in the Council Chambers by SMEU to look at options for operating the management of SMEU. SMEU is gathering recommendations to bring to the Council. (4) The contractor for the Thorpe Lane Paving and Drainage Project has not received final paYment yet. The Staff is trying to work out issues with the contractor, and the work that has been completed does meet our specifications. (5) No time has yet been set for the construction to begin for the Loop 82 project. The City has not yet received the license agreement needed from Union Pacific, and Union Pacific wants to address the Council. (6) Mayor Morris asked for a list of the surplus City property. Mr. Gilley can provide a listing of City property for the Council to review by legal description but does not have the property listed by street address. (7) Mayor Morris asked for the street name policy to come to the Council at the next meeting if possible. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration an addendum, the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor sta~ed the Council has asked for information regarding the City's right to regulate local cable rates. The Federal Cable Commission is looking into giving back some authority to Cities, but it does not appear it will happen in the near future. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration an addendum, the City Council's Report. (1) Mayor Morris reminded the Council Members who are Members of the Corridor Council that the Monterrey, Mexico meeting is in the near future. (2) Mayor Morris asked if. the Council was interested in an Ordinance pertaining to solicitation to buy drugs, and requested Mr. Taylor look into this possibility. Mayor Morris asked if the Council was interested in an Ordinance as Cambridge, Massachusetts adopted requiring restaurants to install condom machines and requested the Health Department look into this possibility. (3) Mayor Morris attended a luncheon with Governor-Elect Richards and fourteen other Mayors. Governor-Elect Richards asked for input from cities and made a commitment to support and hear from the cities. (4) Mr. Guerra has been asked by the Texas Department of Commerce to serve on a Local Community Focus Group in early February to draft economic development policies to assist cities. (5) Mr. Guerra has been asked by TML to be the Master of Ceremonies at the Legislative Symposium in San Antonio. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration an Executive Session (includes Addendum) pursuant to Article 6252-17, Sections 2(e) and (f), V.A.C.S., to discuss pending litigation (Tom Leining vs. Jesse Saucedo, Et Al; GBRA vs. City of Lytle, Et Al), contemplated litigation and matters where the duty of the City Attorney to the City pursuant to the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Article 6252-17; purchase of real property and lease of real property, respectively. Mr. Plummer moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session at 10:45 p.m. and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Guerra moved the Council reconvene at 12:30 a.m. and Mr. Hart seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.