Ordinance second reading with the caption reading: An ordinance of the City of Pflugerville, Texas, amending Chapter 95 "Parks and Recreation," Article III "Protection of Lake Pflugerville" of the City's Code of Ordinances; to revise regulations applicable to the City's Parks, to include Lake Pflugerville; containing cumulative and severability clauses; and providing other matters relating to the subject.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Mayor Weiss read the caption of the ordinance. Mr. Achee reviewed added prohibitions for general park regulations. Discussion followed regarding allowance for E-bikes with a 12mph speed limit and use of the trails. Mr. Mize provided information about best practices and the experience of other cities. Discussion followed regarding throwing sports. Mr. Mize reviewed previous discussion of lake protections and reviewed added prohibitions. Discussion followed regarding use of the park, proposed park hours, and proposed prohibitions including use of grills, gas powered boats, alcohol, and amplified sound. Mr. Rogers moved to approve Article III of the proposed ordinance with amendments allowing electric powered boats, fishing allowed at all times, park hours 5am to 9pm, removing the grill provision, and making it effective immediately. Mr. Metayer seconded the motion. All voted in favor. The motion carried.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.5/10). 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).