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14. Regular Meeting August 11, 2003 Page 12 whether State Law restricts the building of these homes. Ms. Barrett stated the sales receipt can be used to establish the value of the modular home and land to compare with the median value of the houses within 500 feet. She also stated in terms of restrictions, foundation requirements would not prevent the modular homes from being built. She also stated the foundation requirements would apply to all homes. Mr. Mihalkanin asked for the City Attorney and the Planning Department to work together to provide the Council with the most palatable resolution to this issue. Mr. Thomaides stated he supports notifying the neighborhoods when inquiries are made in regard to placing a modular home in a neighborhood. Ms. Barrett stated sending out notices to all neighborhoods would be very costly. Mr. Taylor inquired to how peer and beam foundations would be restricted. Ms. Barrett stated the amount of concrete poured at the edge of the home could be increased. She stated peer and beam would still be allowed, but we could require additional concrete. She stated a draft Ordinance could be provided at the next Regular Council Meeting scheduled for August 25, 2003. Mr. Montoya stated he has some concerns about this issue. He stated some of these modular homes are better than stick built homes. He stated allowing modular homes brings affordable housing to the community. He stated he supports regulating the foundation of homes. Mr. Taylor stated these modular homes can only run up costs for all homes. He supports regulating these modular homes. Ms. Barrett stated deed restrictions would not be enforced by the City. Ms. Narvaiz stated she agrees with affordable housing with a quality traditional home. She stated she supports the City Attorney and Planning Department reviewing the City options on restrictions. The Council agreed by consensus for a recommendation to be provided to the Council with any remedies in a form of an Ordinance to be considered on emergency. Mayor Habingreither introduced the City Council's Report. Mayor Habingreither recommended postponing the Hispanic Chamber Workshop scheduled for August 18, 2003. The Council agreed to postpone this meeting to a later time. Mayor Habingreither introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.071, to discuss W.C. Carson vs. City of San Marcos, economic development contracts with San Marcos Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce; schedule for disannexation-Southwest San Marcos; and Section 551.074 to discuss evaluation of a public officer (City Attorney)and duties of a public officer (City Manager). Ms. Narvaiz moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session at 11:19 p.m. and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Mihalkanin moved the Council reconvene at 1:35 a.m. and Ms. Narvaiz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding Economic Development Contracts. The Council agreed by consensus for Ms. Narvaiz and Mr. Mihalkanin to work with both Chambers of Commerce regarding the contract