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Resolution No. 4110 Amending Budget/Community Svcs. City Manager Trevino reported the Parks and Cemetery Divisions have been experiencing numerous breakdowns of their vehicles largely due to age of the equipment. Mr. Trevino said some new equipment has been requested in the forth- coming 1981-82 budget, however, additional funds will be needed for the remainder of this fiscal year. City Manager Trevino stated no increase is required as there are savings in other operating accounts within the Community Services overall budget. Moved by Councilwoman Garcia, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to approve Resolution No. 4110. Unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Appeals P.C. Res. 996/Kencor Co. City Attorney Edwards reported that Mr. Gregg P. Kent, President of Kencor, has filed a proper appeal to Planning Commission Index No. A-1-81, Resolution No. 996, relating to a Zone Change Amendment. Mr. Edwards stated staff's N recommendation is to set the appeal for public hearing on May 19, 1981. (y) Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Garcia, to set the Appeal by Mr. Gregg P. Kent (Kencor) to Planning Commission Resolution No. 996, for Q public hearing on May 19, 1981. Unanimous vote. Q ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Permits Dance/American Legion Mr. Les Swalley of the American Legion Post 155, requested approval of their Annual Dance Permit for their facility at 1401 Riverside Avenue. Mr. Swalley stated the Police Department has approved their application. Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilwoman Garcia, to approve the Annual Dance Permit for the American Legion Post 155. Unanimous vote. Cemetery Memorial Day Mr. Les Swalley invited the Mayor to give the Welcoming Address on Memorial Day, May 25, 1981 at 9:00 a.m. at Hermosa Cemetery. Parks Elizabeth Davis Mr. Gene McCutchen residing on Stevens Street, addressed the Council saying the week -end music at Elizabeth Davis Park is too loud and goes on too long. Mr. McCutchen stated the music starts at 10:00 a.m. and goes until 10:00 p.m. and on a Sunday this is a nuisance. City Manager Trevino responded staff would look into this matter. Recreation Personnel/Part-time -^ Mr. Abraham Sanchez, part-time Recreation Employee, stated the City has addressed some of the youth activity problems by providing recreation programs in both the north and south sections of the City, however, these programs are primarily aimed at boys. Mr. Sanchez said he would like to introduce Mr. Tony Gonzales and Miss Rachel Resendez who wish to address the female participation issue. 51 Tony Gonzales and Rachel Resendez both reported they work and are involved with Maldef, Operation Casa Ramona which has a Redirect Program for young girls, and Los Padrinos. Both Tony and Rachel stated that the girls' needs for active participation in recreational/social/domestic programs deem that the City consider hiring a part-time female as a counterpart to Abraham Sanchez and his boys' program. On Council concensus this matter was referred back to staff. MAY 6 1981