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145. Regular Meeting August 9, 2004 Page 14 Mr. Mihalkanin moved for approval of the Ordinance on second reading and Mr. Taylor seconded the motion. Mr. Taylor inquired as to the City's obligations related to Parkland once it has been dedicated. Mr. Mark Taylor stated taking away Parkland once it is dedicated does not relate. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on second reading. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 29, removed from the consent agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR A PROPOSED REGENT CARE CENTER IN THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Taylor seconded the motion. Mayor Narvaiz stated a citizen has signed up to speak regarding this issue. 1) Gary Allen stated he is with Regent Care Center. He stated there are several things that must occur before a nursing home can be built. He stated a feasibility study is needed to determine if there is a need, there has to be substantial community support, and the proposed owners must pass several tests. He also stated this facility will provide a service to some citizens of San Marcos. It will also provide jobs, and there will be no cost to the City. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the City Council's Report. 1) Mr. Taylor stated he and Mr. Bose cooked brisket for their Neighborhood Night Out. He stated there was a great turnout. 2) Mayor Narvaiz thanked Larry Sowards, Linda Dietert and Chief Williams for their help with the Neighborhood Night Out. 3) Mayor Narvaiz congratulated the Presbyterian Church on their dedication of the Counseling Center. 4) Mayor Narvaiz thanked the Noon Lions Club, Ben Massey and Parks Department for removing the clogs in the river. Mayor Narvaiz introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.071, to seek the City Attorney's advice regarding pending litigation, contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or a matter involving attorney-client privilege (Wastewater Treatment Plant odor problems); and Section 551.087, to discuss commercial or financial information the City has received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations, or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to such a business prospect (proposed Hotel and Conference Center Project). Mr. Mihalkanin moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session at 11:05 p.m. and Mr. Diaz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (Mr. Thomaides left the meeting at 11:05 p.m.).