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Regular Council Meeting May 8, 2023 Page 3 Path also said that staff obtained a copy of a CAB Ordinance from the Texas Municipal League and a copy of an ordinance from the City of Reno, which mirrored Austin and Dallas. Mr. Path explained that the Cities of Austin and Dallas were in litigation over their ordinances. Mr. Path said a public hearing was conducted January 9, 2023 and in advance of the hearing, staff sent a copy of the proposed ordinance to each CAB. Mr. Path explained that between January 2023 and April 2023, the staff worked with CABS and Consumers in an attempt to negotiate a comprised version but had been unsuccessful. City Attorney Stephanie Harris said H.B. 2127 was in the Senate and if it passed, this would have to be repealed. Mr. Path recommended tabling this item given the pending litigation and H.B. 2127. Council Member Pilgrim said he strongly disapproved of regulating banking type businesses and this particular item would create an illegal way of people finding loan sharks. Council Member Savage inquired what kind of effect it would have on staff if passed. Mr. Path said it was complaint driven and it was hard to tell at this time. Council Member Savage said he was in favor of staff's recommendation. Council Member Pankaj said he was also in favor of tabling this item. Ms. Harris informed City Council if the bill was passed into law, that nothing would need to be done, but that she would give them a report. A Motion to table this item to a later date was made by Council Member Pankaj and seconded by Council Member Savage. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 12. Discuss Leon Williams playground equipment, and provide direction to staff. Public Works Director Michael Smith said the Master Parks Plan was adopted in 2013. He also said in 2017 a $9.25 million bond was passed for streets, with $500,000 dedicated for park improvements, and $102,760 of those funds remained available for improvements to parks. Mr. Smith reported the playground structure located at Leon Williams Park had reached its end of life and in a recent inspection revealed peeling paint of the protective coating. Council Member Savage asked who did the inspection. Mr. Path explained that it was through TML Insurance. Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes said since getting on the Council, it had been his mission to replace playground equipment at Leon Williams Park. Mr. Path said this park was next on the plan. Mayor Portugal said staff had direction on this item. Mayor Portugal asked if they could get painting done on the tennis courts to be used for pickle ball. Council Member Pankaj said there was a lot of interest in pickle ball. Council Member Savage said pickle ball membership was about 500. 13. Convene into executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code, (1) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision (1), as follows: Project Clydesdale.