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Regular Council Meeting June 10, 2024 Page 2 2022. He expressed concern about vandalism and referenced the homeless population. He encouraged the City Council to use everything available to address these issues. Danielle Termin, 620 Twin Oaks, owner of Fine and Dandy — she expressed concern about the homeless situation downtown, about planters being scattered into the street and on sidewalks, the homeless occupying the entryways of businesses and scaring patrons. She said they were told to video vandalism and call the non -emergency police number. She also said they needed more patrols downtown and more ordinances. Mandeep Chatha-Homer, 1570 34th N.E. — she said they owned several businesses and in the last six months they had experienced vandalism and on one occurrence a car crashed into one of their buildings. Ms. Homer said Council should be more pro -active in hiring and retaining police officers. She recognized Officer Bristow in one of the incidents that happened at their business. Carolyn Williams, Paris, Texas — she said she was still fighting for West Paris and she was not going to meet with anybody again. Curtis Fendley, 554 Church St. — he requested that Council consider a future agenda item to restrict building permits for multi -family dwellings in the Historic District of South Main and Church Streets. Linda Knox, 655 Church St. — she said in 2021, when she served on the City Council, the Church Street property owners began working with staff in the Planning Department on ways to protect their neighborhood and they came up with a three -prong approach. She described this approach as a rental property ordinance, vacant building ordinance and single-family zoning. Ms. Knox said of the three, only two had been completed. She asked Council to request city staff to complete the last of these three. She read a statement from her neighbor Sims Norment, 606 Church Street, who said it was a potential plus to only allow single family dwellings on Church Street with the increase of people coming to Paris. Ms. Knox asked that the Church Street Historic District neighbors stand to show support of this request. Consent Agenda Mayor Pankaj inquired of Council Members if they wished to pull any items from the consent agenda for discussion. There being none, a Motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Council Member Kessel and seconded by Council Member Norment. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. 5. Approve minutes from the meetings of May 13, 2024 (special meeting), May 13, 2024 (regular meeting) and May 28, 2024 (special meeting). 6. Receive reports and/or minutes from the following boards and commissions: a. Love Civic Center Board (3-14-2024) b. Planning & Zoning Commission (4-1-2024)