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regular meeting, march 12, 1973 page two Councilman Cunningham moved the Ordinance be passed and approved on third and final reading. Dr. Tauch seconded the motion, and on roll call, the following vote was recorded; AYE: Cunningham, DeLa Rosa, Etheredge, Flores, King, Tauch, Yarbrough NAY: None The Mayor declared the Ordinance Passed, Approved and Adopted. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 OF THAT ORDINANCE WHICH REGULATES AND RESTRICTS THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND LAND, DATED MAY 23, 1966 (VOL. 32) BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 13, 14, 15, 16, AND 17 IN THE COERS SECOND ADDITION, FROM "R-l" (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO "D" (MULTIFAMILY). I The Mayor introduced an Ordinance and read the caption as follows; Mr. Etheredge moved the Ordinance be approved on third and final reading. Mr. King seconded the motion. On roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Cunn~ngham, DeLa Rosa, Etheredge, Flores, King, Tauch, Yarbrough NAY: None The Mayor declared the Ordinance Passed, Approved and Adopted. The Mayor stated that a Resolution had been proposed by Councilman Cunningham resolving that the Council request the Texas Legislature enact legislation removing the criminal penalties for possession or marijuana. Mr. Cunningham read the Resolution and moved its approval. It is attached as a part of these Minutes. Mr. Etheredge seconded the motion. Councilmen discussed the Resolution and the marijuana problem at length. Mr. Yarbrough suggested a committee of citizens in the community be formed to review existing laws and possible alternatives. Councilman Cunningham, stating that such a committee would be acceptable, withdrew his motion with consent of the seconder. Mr. Etheredge moved to authorize the Mayor to appoint a committee composed of two councilmen and ten citizens to study the problem. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Mayor appointed Councilmen cunningham and Tauch to represent the Council on the committee. I The Mayor introduced an application for a permit to operate pool or billiard tables to be located at 153 S. LBJ Drive. Since the applicants were not present, Mr. Etheredge moved to table the application. Mr. King seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Yarbrough moved to appoint Edwin Mutschlechner and Ray Harris to the Examining and Supervising Board of Electricians. Mr. Etheredge seconded the motion, whicn passed unanimously. Mr. Yarbrough nominated Mrs. George B. Taack, jr. to fill a position on the Senior Citizens Advisory Board. Mr. Etheredge moved to appoint Mrs. George B. Taack, Jr.l Mr. King seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Yarbrough proposed the name of Ben McCollum for the Board of Equalization. I Mr. Etheredge requested information be obtained concerning appointment of the representative at-large to the Capital Area Planning Council. L