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Regular Meeting October 17, 2006 Page 8 Air Force Hangar, and the Graham Air Control Tower as Historic Landmarks and direction to Staff. Mr. O'Leary stated the Land Development Code authorizes Council to designate structures with historical, architectural or cultural significance; suitability for preservation or restoration; and educational value as local landmarks. He stated the local historic landmarks come under the review authority of the Historic Preservation Commission and the owner must give 180 days notice to the Commission before the landmark is demolished, altered, remodeled, or relocated. During that time, the Commission may issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for the action, or recommend that Council authorize negotiations in an effort to find a way of preserving the property. He stated the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that Council adopt an Ordinance designating the following city-owned buildings as Local Historic Landmarks: Commemorative Air Force Hangar, Civil Air Patrol Building A, Civil Air Patrol Building B, and the Graham Tower, which passed with a vote of 5-0. The recommendation was reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission on November 29, 2005. The P&Z voted 8-0 to recommend the Hangar and Graham Tower for landmark designation, but to receive a recommendation from the Airport Commission regarding the Civil Air Patrol buildings. Mr. O'Leary stated based on the Airport Commission recommendation, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted on March 14, 2005, to recommend only Civil Air Patrol Building A for designation. The Airport Commission also recommended the demolition of Civil Air Patrol Building B and the construction of a new metal shell building. He stated most recently at its October 5th meeting, the Historical Commission agreed to recommend Local Landmark designation for Civil Air Patrol Building A, Commemorative Air Force Hangar and Graham Tower. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he would like to save the Civil Air Patrol Building A, Commemorative Air Force Hangar. Mr. Thomaides stated he would like to see Civil Air Patrol Building B preserved. He also stated he feels there should be an inspection to see if the buildings are usable and worth preserving. The Council agreed by consensus to preserve the Commemorative Air Force Hangar, Graham Air Control Tower and Civil Air Patrol Building A as historic landmarks. Mr. Mihalkanin asked Staff to try to keep building materials that are being removed from the other buildings in San Marcos. I I Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding the Hopkins Street Sidewalk CDBG Project and direction to Staff. Mr. O'Leary stated the Hopkins Street Sidewalk CDBG Phase 1 Project funding is short in the amount of $65,000.00. He stated Staff recommends postponing the Staples Sidewalk Project until next year's CDBG funding cycle and use money this year to pay for the shortfall in the Hopkins Sidewalk Project. Richard Mendoza, Director of Public Works, stated Phase 1 is for the sidewalk behind the Activity Center over the river to the Parks Department and from the Parks Department to the Activity Center along the street, but does not include the bridge. Mr. Diaz stated he feels the Staples Project is more important than the Hopkins Project right now due to the close proximity of Bowie Elementary. Mr. Guerrero stated he agrees with Mr. Diaz. Mr. Thomaides stated he feels I