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149. Regular Meeting November 26, 2001 Page 5 law provides for those on boards to remain serving until reappointed or replaced. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of two appointments to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Ms. Hughson moved to appoint Mr. Montoya to represent the City Council regarding Tourism and Mr. Mayhew moved to appoint Mr. Cox to represent the City Council regarding Economic Development. On roll call of these two appointments, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Hughson, Chiu, Cox, Mayhew, Tatum. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Montoya. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration a public hearing and approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 114.578 OF THE ZONING CHAPTER OF THE CITY CODE TO REVISE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SPECIFIC USE PERMITS IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS AREA ZONING DISTRICT; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Chiu opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Tom Wassenich stated his only concern was the need for this to be closely monitored. He stated there needs to be tight rules; otherwise he has no objection. Lupe Carbajal stated he is for this change. He stated there are two contracts pending for restaurants that want to locate in the CBA and sell alcoholic beverages. He requested the Council vote for this amendment. No one else wished to speak, so Mayor Chiu closed the public hearing. Ms. Hughson moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion. Mr. Mayhew asked who will enforce this amendment and Mr. Gilley advised it will be the Planning and Development Department. Mr. Mihalkanin stated the TABC will also monitor this. He stated they have strict rules regarding restaurant food/alcohol percentages. Ms. Hughson stated since TABC has rules monitoring how much sales in food/alcohol, she wants the process of those receiving an SUP to send the city a copy of the TABC report to be a part of our Ordinance. Since the TABC reporting is not currently in the ordinance, Ms. Hughson asked Mr. Taylor what is different now from ten years ago when this was first discussed. Mr. Taylor stated annual reports and percentages are required for businesses operating as a restaurant. Mr. Taylor stated a copy of the TABC reports might be useful but advised to stay away from percentages in the ordinance. Ms. Hughson asked if violations will be found mostly by complaint, and Mr. Taylor advised by complaints and through routine checks. Ms. Hughson inquired as to the number of bars allowed and stated there was a consensus of Council that as bars close, they were not to be replaced except as a restaurant with alcohol. Ms.