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80. Regular Meeting February 11, 2002 Page 6 Mayor Chiu asked Mr. Garza about the building plans, and Mr. Garza stated they had an architect look at this site. Mr. Cox stated there are other City-owned lands for potential sites that are not dedicated parkland and asked the City Manager if there were sites worthy of being examined. Mr. Gilley stated he thinks there are. Mr. Gilley stated the Council has directed to move City properties back on the tax rolls. He stated Staff can get with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to see if any other properties meet their needs. Mr. Garza stated he is not aware of another site but if this site is not going on the ballot, they could look at other sites and need 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 acres. Mr. Mayhew stated if this is removed from the ballot, he wants the Staff to work with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to find a suitable site. Mr. Mihalkanin asked Mr. Garza what is the plaza he referenced with their building, and Mr. Garza stated it will be an open patio with furniture and landscaping. Mr. Garza stated the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce wants to locate close to the downtown area and on a busy street. Mr. Mayhew asked what funding is currently in place for building, and Mr. Garza stated they have a building fund of $10,000 and a pledge of an additional $5,000 and are currently paying rent which would go towards this fund. Mayor Chiu stated the voters should decide. Ms. Tatum asked if the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce would consider another property that is not dedicated parkland. Mr. Cox stated he appreciates the position of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. He stated this is a key entrance to the City and an attractive building would be a worthy addition to the City and appropriate use of the land. Mr. Mihalkanin stated there should be a multiple use for the parkland without buildings. Ms. Hughson moved to amend the Ordinance to remove Measure 10, Proposition 10, and amend the caption to delete the proposition to the voters for the proposed lease of an area of parkland to the San Marcos Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Hughson, Mayhew, Tatum. NAY: Montoya, Chiu, Cox. ABSTAIN: None. The amending motion was approved. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration 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 SECTIONS 2.231 AND 2.232 OF THE CITY CODE TO CHANGE THE COMPOSITON OF THE HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD; AND INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS. Mr. Mayhew moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson stated she did not realize when