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Regular Meeting October 17, 2006 Page 2 Mayor Narvaiz announced the Council would reconvene at 7:00 p.m. (See page 9 for the continuation of Executive Session) . I Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration adoption or direction to Staff on matters discussed in Executive Session. Mr. O'Leary stated the Council provided direction regarding negotiations with a development proposal in the Clovis Barker Drive area. Mayor Narvaiz lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Narvaiz introduced Donovan Knight as the Texas State Student Liaison and Mayor Narvaiz administered his Oath of Office. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Citizen Comment Period. No one signed up to speak during the Citizen Comment Period. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Staff Report. 1) Mr. O'Leary stated the Planning and Zoning Commission is in the process of updating Sector 1, 2 and 3 Plans. He stated they have sent out post cards in both English and Spanish to notify people about the public hearing to be held on October 24, 2006. 2) Mr. O'Leary stated the Planning and Development Department is moving forward with the 2006-2007 HOME Grant, which provides rehabilitation for owner-occupied homes for low income and is based on household size. Hel stated this year there are no requirements for special needs and an inspection will be done to see if anything is substandard. He encouraged all citizens who are interested to contact Janis Hendrix in the Planning and Development Department for more information. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the City Council Reports. 1) Mr. Bose stated the Castle Forrest neighborhood association held a garage sale of 25 households on October 14, 2006. 2) Mr. Jones stated he wanted to challenge the students in Professor Carter's Planning class to follow the Sector meetings being held in the Planning Zoning Commission. 3) Mr. Jones thanked Mr. Bose for forwarding him the Castle Forrest neighborhood issues. 4) Mr. Jones stated the City of San Antonio has a provision for their citizens to make financial contributions to assist other citizens who are unable to pay their utility bills. 5) Mr. Thomaides stated he attended the Wastewater Treatment Plant Ribbon Cutting on October 12, 2006. He thanked all the Departments who were involved in Wastewater Plant Project. 6) Mr. Thomaides reminded citizens about the Pet Fest scheduled for Saturday, October 21, 2006 to be held at the San Marcos Plaza. 7) Mr. Guerrero stated he wishes the San Marcos High School Band good luck at their UIL competition. 8) Mr. Guerrero thanked Cullen Smith for inviting him to speak to Coach Perez's History class. 9) Mr. Guerrero reminded the public about the Relay for Life being held on Friday, October 20 through Saturday, October 21, 2006. I 9) Mayor Narvaiz thanked Staff who worked on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Odor Control Project. 10) Mayor Narvaiz stated she attended the Fiesta de