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Regular Council Meeting November 11, 2019 Page 3 AMENDING THE CITY OF PARIS CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SECTION 13, "ACCESSORY BUILDING REGULATIONS," AND SECTION 14, "SPECIAL AREA AND USE REGULATIONS," TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS RELATING TO PORTABLE STORAGE STRUCTURES; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion to bring this item from the table was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. Ms. Easton said staff had revised the ordinance to reflect changes requested by City Council. She also said the ordinance prohibited containers from being used for permanent storage or any other accessory use in all residential areas, but would be allowed in the rear of property in business districts if not visible from the street. She also said the containers could continue being used in all districts when associated with a remodel or other temporary situation. Ms. Easton said those currently not in compliance would have six months to get into compliance with the ordinance. City Attorney Stephanie Harris said that the effective date would begin once the ordinance was published. Mayor Clifford continued the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this item, to please come forward. Richard Thompson spoke in opposition of this ordinance. With no one else speaking, Mayor Clifford closed the public hearing. A motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. 12. Consider adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2019-040: A RESOLUTION DIRECTING NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION AND WEBSITE POSTING OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION; AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. Interim City Manager Gene Anderson explained in January of 2019, Council designated the renovation of Love Civic Center as a venue project and called for an election to approve an additional hotel occupancy tax to finance the venue project. He also said on May 4, 2019 voters approved a 2% increase in the hotel tax rate which was sufficient to make the debt payments of the certificate of obligation. Mr. Anderson further explained that this resolution was part of the process of moving forward. A motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Council Member Knox. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays.