Ordinance on second reading with the caption reading: An ordinance authorizing the lease of city property to located at 605 E. Main Street, Suite 101, Pflugerville, Texas to be located in the new City Hall; with Two Brews LLC; providing cumulative, repealer and severability clauses; and establishing an effective date.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Mayor Weiss read the caption of the ordinance and opened the item. Ms. Barron reviewed the city hall cafe space and downtown east project goals. Ms. Barron discussed West Pecan Coffee's support of the community and other local businesses and the matching goals of the business and the city hall space. De J. Lozada gave public comment stating supporting one business odes not mean excluding others and asked what process was used to identify West Pecan Coffee as the best partner. Ms. Lozada asked about the value of the area, return on investment, and performance expectations. Discussion followed regarding businesses and community opportunities. Ms. Barron provided information about the process and the lease. Discussion followed regarding the terms of the lease and expectations of the space. Mr. Coffman moved to approve the ordinance on first reading. Mr. Ruiz seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Mr. Coffman - yes, Mr. Ruiz - yes, Mr. Metayer - yes, Mayor Pro Tem Holiday - yes, Mr. Rogers - no, Ms. Ryan - no, Mayor Weiss - yes. The motion carried.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.0/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.