The Council took the item into executive session, and once back in open session Legal Counsel Heriberto Morales and Council briefly discussed some of the changes that will be made to the ordinance, including regulation of transportation, storage, record keeping, and proper disposal of used and scrap tires; providing clarification of definitions; declaring the unapproved storage of used and scrap tires a public nuisance; establishing penalties for violations; the requirements of proper signage within establishments that sell new or used tires; and establishing a disposal fee not to exceed $5.00.

Councilman Luis Sifuentes said he had some slight issues before voting on the item for the third and final time, and the Council agreed to table the item was tabled with final action taking place on December 12, 2017.

The ordinance in question has been structured to address problems with illegal dumping of used and scrap tires throughout the entire community including the dangers created from unregulated stockpiles which in turn provide habitats for rodents, insects and other vermin including mosquitos. 

Mayor Cantu has stated that this puts a financial burden on the city, and that the proposed amendments are to establish regulations and procedures for safe transportation, storage, accurate record keeping, and proper disposal of used and scrap tires. 

The amendments to the proposed ordinance include sections addressing approved storage methods,unapproved storage of of tires declared a public nuisance, penalty for violations, exemptions,  permits and records, authorized drivers and trucks among other provisions such as a charge for scrap tires at the places of business.