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126. Regular Meeting October 11, 2004 Page 4 Housing Foundation offering a PILOT agreement, which is equal to paying Property Taxes and provide funds for education. He stated he supports this project. Mr. Diaz stated he supports this project, because the money is staying in San Marcos. Mr. Thomaides stated he met with American Housing Foundation, and it is clear they do not have to provide the City any money. He stated he appreciates American Housing Foundation offering to enter into a PILOT and he supports this project. Mayor Narvaiz inquired as to the board. Mr. Sterquell stated the board will need to consist of five members, one member representing the American Housing Foundation, two from the community, one member should be a representative from the University or an educational facility within the community and one member should represent a local or religious organization. Mr. O'Leary stated American Housing Foundation is willing to sign an agreement stating they will not purchase another piece of property in San Marcos. The Council agreed by consensus to bring back a contract and draft language for the Council to appoint an educational foundation board. I Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of an Ordinance on emergency, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING THE PROCESSING AND ISSUANCE OF "RESTRICTED," OR "RESTAURANT," TABC SPECIFIC USE PERMITS IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESSI AREA ZONING DISTRICTj INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONSj PROVIDING FOR PENALTIESj AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mayor Narvaiz opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. 1) Ruben Becerra, Chair of the Main Street Advisory Board, requested a temporary suspension of the issuance of SUPS. He stated he supports the letter written by Travis Kelsey, Vice Chair of the Main Street Advisory Board, which the Council has already received. He stated he feels the Ordinance needs some clarification. 2) Larry Rascoe, President of the Downtown Association, stated he offices on the Courthouse Square. He stated the Downtown Association supports this moratorium. He stated the Ordinance allows a business to open up as a restaurant and then after a year shut down the kitchen and turn into a full-time bar. Mayor Narvaiz asked if anyone else wished to speak. No one did, so she closed the public hearing. Mr. Diaz moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency, and Mr. Thomaides seconded the motion. Mr. Mihalkanin inquired when the Ordinance would take effect. Mr. Mark Taylor stated the Ordinance would take effect upon publication in the newspaper. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he would like Staff to find out if the TABC has certain rules when it comes to designating a difference between a restaurant, which serves alcohol, and a tavern/bar, which serves food. Mr. Thomaides stated he supports the Downtown Association's request for moratorium. He also stated he feels a one year moratorium is too long. Mr. O'Leary stated the length of time will depend on the input from the Downtown I