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Regular Council Meeting February 11, 2019 Page 4 City Manager John Godwin said in 2009, the City Council adopted the 2009 Design Standards, including three changes recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission. Mr. Godwin explained the HPC had new recommendations which included regulation of alleys, unique fencing, window and brick repair and restoration in historic structures. Council Member Pilgrim inquired if there was a wooden fence in the historic district that needed to be repaired or replaced would that be allowed. Mr. Godwin said it would be allowed, if there was already a wooden fence at the location. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Knox and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 16. Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2019-010: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 12-5, "SENIORITY PAY," OF CHAPTER 12, "FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Assistant Fire Chief Thomas McMonigle explained this amendment mirrored the one adopted for the police department. He said it adjusted seniority pay for firefighters. Mr. Godwin added that the fire department was about 1 '/2 years behind the police department. He said it would have a minor budget impact, because Assistant Fire Chief McMonigle had been filling in since the retirement of Chief Wright. A Motion to approve this its was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 17. Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2019-011: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE TRAFFIC CONTROL MAP ADOPTED IN SECTION 31-65(b), OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; TO CHANGE TRAFFIC FLOW ON 2 ND STREET S.W. AND N.W. FROM WEST SHERMAN STREET TO WEST HOUSTON STREET FROM A ONE-WAY TO A TWO-WAY STREET; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Godwin said converting West 2A Street to two-way traffic was step three in converting several of the one-way streets in downtown Paris. A Motion to approve this its was made by Council Member Portugal and seconded by Council Member Knox. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.