January 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular City Council Meeting
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1. Call to order; Pledge of Allegiance; Establishment of Quorum
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2. Open Forum:
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CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the CONSENT AGENDA are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member(s) of the City Council requests one or more items be removed from the CONSENT AGENDA to the REGULAR AGENDA for separate discussion and action prior to the City Council's vote to adopt the CONSENT AGENDA. |
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3. Approval of Minutes from:
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December 9, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting.
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4. Discussion and Action:
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Mayor/EDC Executive Director
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On the re-appointment of Walter Miller to the Horizon City Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.
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5. Discussion and Action:
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Mayor/EDC Executive Director
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On the re-appointment of Jerry Garcia to the Horizon City Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.
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6. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/EDC Executive Director
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On the re-appointment of Taniesha Chalmers to the Horizon City Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.
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7. Request to Excuse Absent Council Members:
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8. Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
REGULAR AGENDA
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9. PRESENTATION:
Presenter:
Mayor
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On recognition of the El Paso Border Youth Little League baseball team.
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10. PRESENTATION:
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Mayor/Police Chief
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Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Lt. Kaycee Valdez for 20 years of service and Cpl. Victor S. Vasquez for 10 years of service to the Town of Horizon City as members of the Horizon City Police Department.
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11. Discussion and Action:
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Mayor/Police Chief
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On a resolution authorizing Chief Marco Vargas to sign a Mutual Aid Agreement for Complex Emergency Response and Investigation Planning between the Texas Department of Public Safety, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Department and the Town of Horizon City Police Department related to active attack incidents at the primary and secondary school facilities in El Paso County, Texas.
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12. Discussion and Action:
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Mayor/Police Chief
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On a Resolution to Review, approve and authorize the Chief of Police to submit the 2025 Horizon City Police Department Racial Profiling Report to the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas in accordance with Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 2B.0055 (Compilation and Analysis of Information Collected), Article 2B.0054 (Reports Required for Motor Vehicle Stops) and Article 2B.0053 (Law Enforcement Policy on Racial Profiling).
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13. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Vargas
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Regarding a Resolution authorizing the creation of a Horizon City Police Department Reserve Officer Program.
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14. Discussion and Action:
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Mayor/Project Manager
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On an update on the Capital Improvement Program.
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15. Discussion:
Presenter:
Mayor/Planning Director
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1st Reading of Ordinance No. _____, An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of the Town of Horizon City, Texas, Chapter 14 (Zoning), Exhibit A (Zoning Ordinance), to revise and amend the Following: Chapter 10 (Sign Regulations), Section 1016 (Exemptions) to add an exemption for civic use signs on City Right-of-Way; Proper Notice; and Effective Date; the Penalty Being as Provided in Section 810 of the Zoning Ordinance (No. 0102) of the Town of Horizon City, Texas, Creating a Misdemeanor Punishable by a Fine not to Exceed $2,000.
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16. Discussion and Action:
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Mayor/Planning Director
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On the acceptance of the roadway and drainage improvements as constructed with the Rancho Desierto Bello Unit 16 subdivision for maintenance and to accept the required maintenance bond and to release the performance bond.
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17. Discussion and Action:
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Mayor/Planning Director
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On the Final Subdivision Plat application for Rancho Desierto Bello Unit 19 (Case No. SDF25-0004) and to authorize the Mayor to sign the recording plat, legally described as a Portion of Leigh Clark Survey No. 297, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas. Containing 16.576 acres ±. Application submitted by Applicant/Representative: TRE & Associates.
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18. Discussion and Action:
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Mayor/Deputy City Clerk
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On a proposal to consider the closure of City Hall and Courts Administrative offices on December 21, 22 and 23, 2026.
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19. Executive Session
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The City Council of the Town of Horizon City reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices,) and 551.087 (Economic Development).
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19.A. .
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Deliberation regarding potential economic development incentives for Project Hornet, being considered for location within the municipal boundaries of the Town of Horizon City. 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) and 551.087 (Economic Development).
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