B) • Public HearingCity of New Braunfels (Comal County)

Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance requested by Paul Paniagua of approximately 0.3 of an acre out of the City Block Subdivision 3007, Lot 4, from C-2 (General Business District) to C-2 SUP (General Business District with a Special Use Permit to allow a Short-Term Rental of a Residence), currently addressed at 1258 West San Antonio Street.

Presented in: City Council Meeting on 2026-05-26

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.2/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (0 - 0)

“Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned item. Christopher Looney presented this using a powerpoint. The following individual spoke at this time: Angela Keller. Mayor Pro Tem Spradley motioned to approve this item. Councilmember Edwards seconded the motion which passed.”

Toni Carter

Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)

ABSTAIN

“Opposed”

Michael Capizzi

Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)

ABSTAIN

“In Favor”

D. Lee Edwards

Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)

ABSTAIN

“In Favor”

Lawrence Spradley

Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)

ABSTAIN

“In Favor”

Mary Ann Labowski

Councilmember, District 5 (District 5)

ABSTAIN

“Opposed”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned item. Christopher Looney presented this using a powerpoint. The following individual spoke at this time: Angela Keller. Mayor Pro Tem Spradley motioned to approve this item. Councilmember Edwards seconded the motion which passed.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.2/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).