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112. Regular Meeting March 3, 2003 Page 8 which might be 10 acres or 2 acres. Mr. Taylor asked if the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce would qualify for any type of funding. Collette Jamison, Director of Administration, stated she spoke with HUD, and ws advised the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce could apply for funds for land acquisition. She also stated every member of Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's personal income would have to qualify as low to moderate income. Mr. Mayhew stated he would like to know the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's intentions and if they already have something in mind. Mayor Habingreither stated he would like to see the land be used as leverage for grant funding. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he knows the Staff of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce spent a lot of time on the proposal site on Hopkins Street. He stated if the City is talking about a partnership then the City should be involved in the process of the site to the end of the process. He stated a Council Member should work with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce during the process to avoid any surprises. Mayor Habingreither stated he felt there is a consensus to help the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce find a solution. Mr. Taylor stated there are two Council Members on the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board who can act as mediators. He stated he feels the Council needs to act quickly, because the Hispanic Chamber can be an asset with Toyota coming to the area. Mayor Habingreither stated if the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce purchased a building, then there is no funding available for grants, but a site can be used as leverage to get grant funding for a building. Ms. Tatum inquired as to the ownership of the land if the City purchased the land for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Mark Taylor stated the ownership of the property could be set up either way. Ms. Narvaiz asked if there is a potential of using one of t~ne 1~ delinquent properties. She stated she is concerned with using City money to purchase land for constructing a building, she stated she might consider if the City already owned the property. Mayor Habingreither stated he feels this could be an investment for San Marcos' future. He stated he does not want an undesirable piece of property for their location and wants the Staff to help the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce find grants. Ms. Tatum stated she feels the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce could benefit if the located with the Greater Chamber of Commerce. She feels this should be looked at and maybe adding an addition to the Greater Chamber of Commerce building. Ms. Narvaiz stated she feels the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce should research their options and bring them to the Council. Mr. Mayhew stated he feels the Council should talk to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board and Director to find out their direction. Mayor Habingreither stated he felt a Workshop should be arranged between the two groups. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he felt it would be helpful if Staff provided the Hispanic Chamber of Coml~erce with Council's questions in advance, so they could provide the answers at the meeting. The Council agreed by consensus to hold a Workshop with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding a formal relationship with a Sister City. Mr. Montoya stated Montclova, Mexico was here last weekend. He stated since the late 80's the Fire Department has maintained a relationship with Montclova, and he would like to develop a formal Sister