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Meeting Agenda
1. Call to order; Pledge of Allegiance; Establishment of Quorum
2. Open Forum:
3. Approval of Minutes from:
4. Discussion and Action:
5. Discussion and Action:
6. Discussion and Action:
7. Request to Excuse Absent Council Members:
8. Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
 
 REGULAR AGENDA
9. PRESENTATION:
10. PRESENTATION:
11. Discussion and Action:
12. Discussion and Action:
13. Discussion and Action:
14. Discussion and Action:
15. Discussion and Action:
16. Discussion and Action:
17. Discussion and Action:
18. PUBLIC HEARING:
19. Discussion and Action:
20. PUBLIC HEARING:
21. Discussion and Action:
22. PUBLIC HEARING:
23. Discussion and Action:
24. Discussion and Action:
25. Discussion and Action:
26. Discussion and Action:
27. Executive Session
27.A. Discussion:
27.B. Discussion:
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular City Council Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to order; Pledge of Allegiance; Establishment of Quorum
Subject:
2. Open Forum:
Description:
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:
Description:
9/10/24 Regular City Council Meeting.
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4. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
On the reappointment of Matthew Gardea by Alderman Ruben Mendoza (Place 7) to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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5. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/EDC Executive Director
Description:
On the re-appointment of Aurelio Sillas to the Horizon City Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors. 
Subject:
6. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/CIP Manager
Description:
On an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Huitt-Zollars to increase the total contract cost by $10,000.00 for the 2018 CIP Support Services.
Attachments:
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7. Request to Excuse Absent Council Members:
Subject:
8. Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
 
 REGULAR AGENDA
Subject:
9. PRESENTATION:
Presenter:
Mayor
Description:
On recognition of the El Paso Border Youth Little League baseball team.
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10. PRESENTATION:
Presenter:
Mayor/El Paso County
Description:
On a presentation by the El Paso County Capital Planning Department on the El Paso County Capital Improvement Bond.  
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11. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Municipal Judge
Description:
On a presentation from municipal court staff regarding past due collections and measures to be taken to collect those amounts.
Subject:
12. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Vargas
Description:
On a request for authorization and approval for the purchase of a new security camera system and license plate reader to be used city wide.
Subject:
13. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Vargas
Description:
To ratify the City Council's approval of a contact with Quick Fuse Extremes LLC for $18,000.00 for the cost of the October 1, 2024 National Night Out fireworks display.
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14. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Vargas
Description:
On the purchase of handheld radios for the Police Dept.
Subject:
15. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/CIP Manager
Description:
 On an update on the Capital Improvement Program.
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16. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
To approve a Resolution amending the fee schedule and setting new fees for various permits, licenses, services and expenses provided for under the Horizon City Municipal Code, in accordance with Ordinance No. 242 (Sections 1.02.061 through 1.02.064 of the Horizon City Municipal Code).
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17. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
On a request to accept the street and drainage improvements as constructed with the Horizon Town Center Unit 4 Subdivision (SUB002470-2021) for maintenance and to accept the required maintenance bond.
Subject:
18. PUBLIC HEARING:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
2nd Reading of Ordinance No. _____, An Ordinance Adopting a Zoning Change Within the Municipal Limits of the Town of Horizon City, Texas; Rezoning 11 Parcels.
Parcel 1 from R-3 (Single-Family Residential) to C-2 (Heavy Commercial) zoning district for commercial development. This parcel is located North of Eastlake Blvd. and East of Desert Mist Dr., and legally described as 20.401 Acre Tract of Land Situated in the Section No. 30, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas;
Parcel 2 from C-1 (General Commercial) and R-3 (Single-Family Residential) to S-1 (Open Space) zoning district for open space.  This Parcel is located North of Eastlake Blvd. and West of Andover Dr, and legally described as 3.288 Acre Tract of Land Situated in the Section No. 30, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas;
Parcel 3 from C-1 (General Commercial) to R-3 (Single-Family Residential) zoning district for residential development.  This parcel is located North of Eastlake Blvd. and West of Andover Dr, and legally described as 0.048 Acre Tract of Land Situated in the Section No. 30, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas;
Parcel 4 from R-3 (Single-Family Residential) to C-1 (General Commercial) zoning district for commercial development.  This parcel is located North of Eastlake Blvd. and West of Andover Dr., and legally described as 0.636 Acre Tract of Land Situated in Section No. 30, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas;
Parcel 5 from R-3 (Single-Family Residential) to C-2 (Heavy Commercial) zoning district for commercial development.  This parcel is located South of Eastlake Blvd. and East of Kenazo Ave, and legally described as 6.993 Acre Tract of Land Situated in the Section No. 30 and Section No. 31, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas;
Parcel 7 from C-1 (General Commercial) and R-3 (Single-Family Residential) to C-2 (Heavy Commercial) for commercial development. This parcel is located South of Eastlake Blvd. and East of Kenazo Ave., and legally described as 27.061 Acre Tract of Land Situated in the Section No. 30 and Section No. 31, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas;
Parcel 8 from R-3 (Single-Family Residential) to C-2 (Heavy Commercial) zoning district for commercial development.  This parcel is located South of Eastlake Blvd. and North of Horizon Blvd., and legally described as 11.072 Acre Tract of Land Situated in the Section No. 32, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas;
Parcel 9 from R-3 (Single-Family Residential) to S-1 (Open Space) for open space.  This Parcel is located South of Eastlake Blvd. and East of Kenazo Ave., and legally described as 3.857 Acre Tract of Land Situated in the Section No. 32, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas;
Parcel 11 from R-3 (Single-Family Residential) to C-2 (Heavy Commercial) for commercial development.  This Parcel is located North of Horizon Blvd. and East of Eastlake Blvd., and legally described as 7.830 Acre Tract of Land Situated in the Section No. 32, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas;
Parcel 12 from C-2 (Heavy Commercial) to R-3 (Single-Family Residential) for residential development.  This Parcel is located North of Horizon Blvd. and West of Eastlake Blvd. and is legally described as 0.859 Acre Tract of Land Situated in the Section No. 32, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas;
Parcel 13 from R-3 (Single-Family Residential) to C-2 (Heavy Commercial) for commercial development.  This Parcel is located North of Horizon Blvd. and West of Eastlake Blvd. and is legally described as 1.775 Acre Tract of Land Situated in the Section No. 32, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas. Located North of Horizon Blvd and West of Eastlake Blvd.
Authorizing the Notation of the Change on the Official Zoning Map of the Town; Providing for the Following: Findings of Fact; Repealer; Severability; and Proper Notice and Hearing.
Subject:
19. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
2nd Reading of Ordinance No. _____, An Ordinance Adopting a Zoning Change Within the Municipal Limits of the Town of Horizon City, Texas; Rezoning 11 Parcels.
Parcel 1 from R-3 (Single-Family Residential) to C-2 (Heavy Commercial) zoning district for commercial development. This parcel is located North of Eastlake Blvd. and East of Desert Mist Dr., and legally described as 20.401 Acre Tract of Land Situated in the Section No. 30, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas;
Parcel 2 from C-1 (General Commercial) and R-3 (Single-Family Residential) to S-1 (Open Space) zoning district for open space.  This Parcel is located North of Eastlake Blvd. and West of Andover Dr, and legally described as 3.288 Acre Tract of Land Situated in the Section No. 30, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas;
Parcel 3 from C-1 (General Commercial) to R-3 (Single-Family Residential) zoning district for residential development.  This parcel is located North of Eastlake Blvd. and West of Andover Dr, and legally described as 0.048 Acre Tract of Land Situated in the Section No. 30, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas;
Parcel 4 from R-3 (Single-Family Residential) to C-1 (General Commercial) zoning district for commercial development.  This parcel is located North of Eastlake Blvd. and West of Andover Dr., and legally described as 0.636 Acre Tract of Land Situated in Section No. 30, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas;
Parcel 5 from R-3 (Single-Family Residential) to C-2 (Heavy Commercial) zoning district for commercial development.  This parcel is located South of Eastlake Blvd. and East of Kenazo Ave, and legally described as 6.993 Acre Tract of Land Situated in the Section No. 30 and Section No. 31, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas;
Parcel 7 from C-1 (General Commercial) and R-3 (Single-Family Residential) to C-2 (Heavy Commercial) for commercial development. This parcel is located South of Eastlake Blvd. and East of Kenazo Ave., and legally described as 27.061 Acre Tract of Land Situated in the Section No. 30 and Section No. 31, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas;
Parcel 8 from R-3 (Single-Family Residential) to C-2 (Heavy Commercial) zoning district for commercial development.  This parcel is located South of Eastlake Blvd. and North of Horizon Blvd., and legally described as 11.072 Acre Tract of Land Situated in the Section No. 32, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas;
Parcel 9 from R-3 (Single-Family Residential) to S-1 (Open Space) for open space.  This Parcel is located South of Eastlake Blvd. and East of Kenazo Ave., and legally described as 3.857 Acre Tract of Land Situated in the Section No. 32, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas;
Parcel 11 from R-3 (Single-Family Residential) to C-2 (Heavy Commercial) for commercial development.  This Parcel is located North of Horizon Blvd. and East of Eastlake Blvd., and legally described as 7.830 Acre Tract of Land Situated in the Section No. 32, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas;
Parcel 12 from C-2 (Heavy Commercial) to R-3 (Single-Family Residential) for residential development.  This Parcel is located North of Horizon Blvd. and West of Eastlake Blvd. and is legally described as 0.859 Acre Tract of Land Situated in the Section No. 32, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas;
Parcel 13 from R-3 (Single-Family Residential) to C-2 (Heavy Commercial) for commercial development.  This Parcel is located North of Horizon Blvd. and West of Eastlake Blvd. and is legally described as 1.775 Acre Tract of Land Situated in the Section No. 32, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas. Located North of Horizon Blvd and West of Eastlake Blvd.
Authorizing the Notation of the Change on the Official Zoning Map of the Town; Providing for the Following: Findings of Fact; Repealer; Severability; and Proper Notice and Hearing.
Attachments:
Subject:
20. PUBLIC HEARING:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
2nd Reading of Ordinance No. _____, An Ordinance Adopting a Zoning Change Within the Municipal Limits of the Town of Horizon City, Texas; Rezoning Parcels 6 From R-3 (Single-Family Dwelling) to A-1 (Apartments) Zoning District; Containing Approximately 10.011 Acres; and legally described as 10.011 Acre Tract of Land Situated In The Section No 30 and 31, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas.; Located South of Eastlake Blvd and East of Desert Mist Dr.; and Authorizing the Notation of the Change on the Official Zoning Map of the Town; Providing for the Following: Findings of Fact; Repealer; Severability; and Proper Notice and Hearing.
Subject:
21. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
2nd Reading of Ordinance No. _____, An Ordinance Adopting a Zoning Change Within the Municipal Limits of the Town of Horizon City, Texas; Rezoning Parcels 6 From R-3 (Single-Family Dwelling) to A-1 (Apartments) Zoning District; Containing Approximately 10.011 Acres; and legally described as 10.011 Acre Tract of Land Situated In The Section No 30 and 31, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas.; Located South of Eastlake Blvd and East of Desert Mist Dr.; and Authorizing the Notation of the Change on the Official Zoning Map of the Town; Providing for the Following: Findings of Fact; Repealer; Severability; and Proper Notice and Hearing.
Attachments:
Subject:
22. PUBLIC HEARING:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
2nd Reading of Ordinance No. _____, An Ordinance Adopting a Zoning Change Within the Municipal Limits of the Town of Horizon City, Texas; Rezoning Parcels 10 From R-3 (Single-Family Dwelling) to A-1 (Apartments) Zoning District; Containing Approximately 9.998 Acres; and legally described as 9.998 Acre Tract of Land Situated In The Section No 32, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas.; Located East of Eastlake Blvd and North of Horizon Blvd; and Authorizing the Notation of the Change on the Official Zoning Map of the Town; Providing for the Following: Findings of Fact; Repealer; Severability; and Proper Notice and Hearing.
Subject:
23. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
2nd Reading of Ordinance No. _____, An Ordinance Adopting a Zoning Change Within the Municipal Limits of the Town of Horizon City, Texas; Rezoning Parcels 10 From R-3 (Single-Family Dwelling) to A-1 (Apartments) Zoning District; Containing Approximately 9.998 Acres; and legally described as 9.998 Acre Tract of Land Situated In The Section No 32, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas.; Located East of Eastlake Blvd and North of Horizon Blvd; and Authorizing the Notation of the Change on the Official Zoning Map of the Town; Providing for the Following: Findings of Fact; Repealer; Severability; and Proper Notice and Hearing.
Attachments:
Subject:
24. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
On the Preliminary Subdivision Plat application for Verdancia Unit 1 (Case No. SDP24-0002), legally described being all of Tract 1, 2F, 3D, and 3H, and a Portion of Tract 2, 3 and 3B, Section 30, Block 78, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Survey, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas. Containing 103.02 ± acres. Application submitted by Applicant/Representative: CEA Group.
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Subject:
25. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Finance Director
Description:
On a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the County of El Paso for animal welfare services on behalf of Horizon City.  Compensation for services provided by the County of El Paso will be $55,318.00 per year beginning January 1, 2025.  The term of the Agreement is January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
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Subject:
26. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Finance Director
Description:
That the Mayor be authorized to sign the revised Interlocal Agreement with the City of El Paso for Public Health Services in FY 2025 and the HIPAA Business Associate Agreement on behalf of the Town of Horizon City and that payment in the amount of $221,749.00 as specified therein is also authorized.  
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27. Executive Session
Description:
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 551.086 (Economic Development).
Subject:
27.A. Discussion:
Description:
On real estate discussions for the TOD/Town Center (551.072 and 551.086).
Subject:
27.B. Discussion:
Description:
On real estate discussions for infrastructure within the Town of Horizon City (551.072 and 551.086).

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