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I I I 6 regular meeting january 14, 1980 page three Mayor Hansen introduced agenda item #22 and read the caption of a Resolution as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING A LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE HAYS COUNTY WOMEN'S CENTER FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF SAID CITY TO EXECUTE SAID LEASE. Melissa Millecam, President of the Board of Directors of the Hays County Women's Center, carne before the Council to explain that the Center had been in touch with city staff members regarding several structures owned by the City in the Victory Gardens area which might be suitable for use as a shelter and that they would like to continue working with city representatives to determine which site would be most appropriate. Mr. Ralph Gonzales carne before the Council to say that he was not opposed to the program, but that at the present time only two houses were vacant and both were needed for temporary residences for persons being relocated in the community. Albert Sierra, Director of Community Development, informed the Council that two additional houses would be vacant in the next two weeks. Mrs. Hortencia Prado, Mr. Frank Villanueva and Mrs. Ramona Rodriguez also appeared before the Council to object to the shelter being located in Victory Gardens Neighborhood. Mrs. Prado told the Council that all houses being considered were in the same neighborhood and that she felt the City and Hays County Women's Center should find locations in other, more suitable neigh- borhoods. Mr. Cavazos said that he couilld see both sides of the question, but that he felt the need for a shelter outweighed the objections to placing it in Victory Gardens, especially since it was on a temporary basis, and moved the Resolution be adopted and that Women's Center personnel and city staff determine the actual structure to be used. Mr. James seconded the motion. Mr. Breihan moved to table the question, saying that he felt more time should be given to locating a more suitable site, and objecting to locating the shelter in the flood plain. No second was made to the motion. Mr. James and Mr. Tenorio said they understood that the first priority of the City was the Community Development relocation project. On roll call, the following vote was recorded on the motion to adopt the Resolution: AYE: NAY: James, Tenorio, Breihan, Cavazos, Hyatt, Hansen None. The Mayor introduced for consideration two requests for location of mobile homes on a 0.784 acre tract in J.M. Veramendi League No.2, I.H. 35 North adjacent to United Campgrounds. Mr. Cavazos moved that both permits requested by Mrs. Sue Wise be approved. Mr. James seconded the motion. Mrs. Wise told the Council that she intended to build a permanent structure on the property. The City Attorney reported that the definition of a mobile home indicated that such a structure was intended for "year around living" and advised Council that they could approve the permits for the intended use but should probably have a policy concerning mobile home use. The motion to approve the permits passed unanimously. The Mayor introduced a request for a permit to locate a mobile home on Lots 35 and 35, Block 1 of the J.M. Stone Addition, the corner of Faris and Mitchell streets. The applicant, Eva Rodriguez, was not present. The Mayor noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the request. Mr. Tenorio moved the permit not be approved. Mr. James seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.