Item 8 Draft Health & Wellness Master Plan
HW1
Update existing
off-street parking
ordinance to
determine
potential
modifications that
reduces the
amount of
impervious
coverage and
surface parking as
a way to
encourage
sustainability and
preserve the
natural
environment
HW1.1 Consider adopting an
amendment to the off-street parking
section of the zoning ordinance that
would allow reduced parking
requirements for developments that
propose accessible, aesthetically
pleasant drop-off shelter points within
the site (Transportation Demand
Management). (PDS)
HW1.2 Consider adopting an
amendment to the off-street parking
section of the zoning ordinance that
reviews existing parking standards to
determine relevance, as well as set
"maximum parking space requirements"
in addition to "minimums." (PDS)
HW1.3 Consider adopting an
amendment to the off-street parking
section of the zoning ordinance that
requires parking go vertical once a
certain threshold of spaces is met,
and/or based on location within the
City. (PDS)
HW1.4 Consider developing standards
that guide the development of existing
parking lots in terms of landscaping,
bioswales, etc. (PDS)
HW1.5 Amend zoning ordinance to
require easily identifiable walking
connections from the parking area to
the building(s). (PDS)
HW1.6 Evaluate amending the zoning
ordinance to require electric vehicle
charging stations once a certain
threshold of parking spaces are met.
(PDS)
HW1.7 Evaluate amending the
landscape ordinance to reduce the
amount of parking spaces allowed until
a parking island is required. (PDS)
I.e., Not more than a certain number of
parking spaces in a row without a parking
island to break up the spaces.
Quality
Development,
C2
1.4,
1.5,
1.11
PDS 1 (Short-
Term)
HW2
When designing or
building public
spaces, consider
incorporating
design elements
and features to
improve public
health and
encourage
wellness.
HW2.1 When designing public facilities
(such as the new Southlake Public
Library) incorporate some of the
'recommendations' from the Urban Land
Institute (ULI) Healthy Places Toolkit.
Examples include designing well-
connected street networks at the human
scale, provide sidewalks and enticing
pedestrian oriented streetscapes, design
visible enticing stairs to encourage
everyday use, use materials and
products that support healthy indoor air
quality, etc. (LIB)
HW2.2 When designing public spaces
(parks, City facilities) consider
incorporating elements from the
perspective of vulnerable populations
such as the Alzheimer's community and
those with cognitive disabilities. (CS)
HW2.3 As part of the next update to the
Mobility Master Plan, consider
designing, installing and/or constructing
any future street facilities (vehicular,
pedestrian, bicycle) according to
AASHTO / NACTO guidelines. There may
be opportunities to design future
identified roadways for multiple modes
of transportation, such as Brumlow Ave.
(PW)
Quality
Development,
Mobility, C3
1.5,
1.11,
3.3,
3.6,
4.5,
4.6,
7.2
CS, LIB,
PW
1 (Short-
Term)
HW3
Evaluate existing
City of Southlake
parks and
recreation facilities
and/or other City-
owned property to
determine future
plans for
centralized
exercise and/or
gathering areas.
HW3.1 As part of the Southlake 2035
Parks, Recreation & Open Space /
Community Facilities Master Plan
Update (PROSCF) update, evaluate
existing parks and recreation facilities
within Southlake to determine needs,
gaps, and priorities regarding
incorporation of these elements into the
City's parks. Consider providing or
partnering to provide facilities in the
inventory, such as bocce, pickleball, or
sitting areas. (CS)
HW3.2 As part of the next PROSCF
update, consider working with the
Carroll Independent School District
(CISD) to develop a policy making school
track facilities available to the public.
HW3.3 As part of the next PROSCF
update, evaluate the options for
locating a community garden within the
City of Southlake. Consider options such
as developing a community garden,
partnering with an organization or
organizations for day-to-day operation,
contracting with an entity for day-to-
day operation, or other options. (CS)
HW3.4 Evaluate the current regulations
for permitting a community garden to
determine whether the current process
is applicable, or if changes are necessary
to clarify and simplify the process. (PDS)
Quality
Development,
C3, B4
4.4,
4.5,
4.6,
4.8,
4.10,
4.11
CS, PDS 1 (Short-
Term)
HW4
Consider the
addition of new
parks and
recreation
equipment
facilities from the
perspective of the
youth and seniors.
HW4.1 As part of the PROSCF Master
Plan update, evaluate the addition of
exercise stations to City parks, consider
from the youth perspective as well as
the senior perspective. (CS)
Quality
Development,
C3
4.5,
4.6 CS 1 (Short-
Term)
HW5
Create a policy to
procure Open
Space particularly
along major
roadways as part
of the PROSCF Plan
update.
HW5.1 Develop policy as part of the
PROSCF Master Plan for evaluating and
purchasing available property
(particularly along major roadway
corridors) within the City of Southlake to
be used as open space or passive park
space for stormwater detention. (CS)
Quality
Development,
C3
4.2,
4.5,
4.10
CS, PDS 1 (Short-
Term)
HW6
Promote design
that encourages
active living within
the work
environment, such
as more natural
light, more open
and green space,
areas for social
engagement, etc.
HW6.1 Consider incorporating an
"overall development wellness
checklist" into the Development Review
Committee (DRC) process at pre-
submittal. (PDS)
If the determination is made that this
should be pursued, establish criteria and
parameters for which development
proposals would be compared against
the overall development wellness
checklist. When evaluating these criteria,
make sure to also include redevelopment
sites in the parameters.
Quality
Development,
C1
1.4,
1.11,
7.2,
7.3,
7.6,
7.7
PDS 1 (Short-
Term)
HW7
Encourage the
mitigation of waste
and diverting trash
from the landfill.
HW7.1 Further develop programs
and/or partnerships that can be
implemented or supported by the City of
Southlake to help keep material out of
the landfill (example TerraCycle, textile
recycling). (CMO)
HW7.2 Further promote the existing
household hazardous materials
collection program and educate
residents on these opportunities.
Communicate regarding this topic twice
annually. (CMO)
HW7.3 Hold annual campaign to
promote responsible recycling and
decreasing contamination in the waste
stream. (CMO)
HW7.4 Meet goal of diverting 30% of
residential waste from the landfill.
(CMO)
HW7.5 Reach out to the non-profit
organizations, such as the faith-based
community about recycling partnership
or educational opportunities within the
City. (CMO)
HW7.6 Develop clear, concise and
aesthetically pleasant literature /
infographics to be distributed to
homeowners establishing trash and
recycling service that explains what and
what not to recycle, as well as provides
important contact information
regarding hazardous waste, bulk trash
pick-up, and other special collections.
(CMO)
Performance
Management
& Service
Delivery, B1,
B2, B5, B6
7.2,
7.3,
9.3,
10.7
CMO 1 (Short-
Term)
HW8
Maintain an
effective vector
control program
within the City of
Southlake.
HW8.1 Consider developing and
implementing a citizen reporter tool and
incorporate functionality that allows
residents to report standing water, or
other potential mosquito-related issues.
(OPx)
HW8.2 Hold at least one (1) campaign
annually to educate Southlake residents
and corporate citizens about their
personal role and responsibility in vector
control. (FD)
HW8.3 Research and implement new
and/or natural techniques and best-
practices for vector control in the City
such as mosquito-eating fish, bat houses
or bird houses. (FD)
Safety &
Security,
Performance
Management
& Service
Delivery, C1,
B1, B5, B6
5.2,
5.7,
5.8
FD, OPx 1 (Short-
Term)
HW9
Strategically
approach
environmental
issues in Southlake.
HW9.1 Consider creating a cross-
departmental work group to determine
the City's approach to environmental
issues such as air and water quality.
(PW)
Such a group could be modeled after the
City's Office of Traffic Management
(OTM) where key staff are included to
discuss issues related to the
environment. Potential topics may
include monitoring and reducing
vehicular emissions from the City's fleet,
air quality, water quality, etc.
Quality
Development,
C3
7.2,
7.6,
7.7
PW,
PDS, CS,
FIN,
OPx
2
(Medium-
Term)
HW10
Take steps to
increase the safety
and usability for
those utilizing the
City’s trail system.
HW10.1 Facilitate the georeferencing of
existing trail points within the City.
(OPx)
HW10.2 Develop, maintain, and make
digital trail maps easily and readily
available to residents, visitors and
businesses via a mobile application.
(OPx)
Quality
Development,
Infrastructure
, C2, B5, B6
1.5,
1.11,
10.8
OPx, CS
2
(Medium-
Term)
HW11
Prepare and Adopt
an Intelligent
Transportation
Systems (ITS) Plan.
Implement
recommendations
of the plan that
improve driver,
bicyclist and
pedestrian safety.
HW11.1 Prepare and adopt an
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
study. (PW)
Implement recommendations of the plan
that improve driver, bicyclist and
pedestrian safety and efficiency.
HW11.2 Based on the recommendations
of the ITS Study, install technology that
enables the City to track critical data
related to mobility, as well as
technology that enables the City to
embrace the future possibilities of
mobility. (PW)
Improve the communication between
automobiles traversing Southlake and
the City’s infrastructure. The City should
also be considering changes related to
policy and emerging futuristic
technologies related to autonomous
vehicles and connected vehicles.
HW11.3 Develop metrics for which the
City can begin using to determine real
time levels of service for the movement
of traffic through Southlake. Tracking
these metrics may not be feasible until
the infrastructure is installed which
allows for the collection of traffic data.
(PW)
Mobility, C1,
C2, B1, B5, B6
3.1,
3.2,
3.5,
3.7
PW 1 (Short-
Term)
HW12
Implement a
pedestrian safety
program.
HW12.1 Implement a pedestrian and
bicycle safety program that is addressed
on many fronts (e.g., driver and
pedestrian awareness and information
campaign and modifications to the
physical environment (companion
recommendation to AT2 in the Mobility
Master Plan). (PW)
HW12.2 Update the City’s existing Safe
Routes to School Plan (SRTS) as part of
the Southlake 2035 Mobility Master
Plan update. (PW)
HW12.3 Highlight and promote
completed continuous sidewalk
segments in the City that allow for
pedestrians to walk significant
distances. (PDS)
Quality
Development,
Mobility,
Safety &
Security, C1,
C2,
1.2,
1.5,
3.3,
3.5,
3.6,
5.8
PW,
PDS, FD,
PD
2
(Medium-
Term)
HW13
Utilize GIS to track
geospatial data
related to
transportation and
safety and allow
for more data-
driven decisions to
address
transportation-
related efforts.
HW13.1 Utilize the Records
Management System (RMS) database as
well as Waze data and other sources to
map and/or dashboard vehicular
accidents and types, as well as accidents
involving bicyclists and pedestrians
throughout the City. (OPx)
HW13.2 Utilize GIS to track reported
vehicular accident locations and types
throughout the City. (OPx)
HW13.3 Maintain an up-to-date and
digitized map where this information
can be easily accessed by the public.
(OPx)
Safety &
Security,
Mobility,
Performance
Management
& Service
Delivery, C1,
C2, B6
3.1,
3.8,
5.2
OPx,
PD, PW
1 (Short-
Term)
HW14
Take additional
steps to
demonstrate the
City's commitment
to a safe mobility
network.
HW14.1 Research requirements,
determine applicability, and consider
seeking recognition as a Vision Zero City,
or another possible program or initiative
that has a similar goal. (PW)
Mobility,
Safety &
Security, C1
3.2,
5.8 PW, PD 1 (Short-
Term)
HW15
Leverage the City's
Geographic
Information Systems
(GIS) program to
support public health.
HW15.1 Utilize GIS to create an
interactive map that shows distances
from all City parks, and the best and
safest mobility / active
transportation routes to get to each
park. (OPx)
HW15.2 Obtain and implement or
partner with agencies such as the
North Central Texas Council of
Governments (NCTCOG) to provide
device and support infrastructure to
monitor air quality at various
locations within the City of
Southlake. (PW)
HW15.3 Utilize GIS to monitor air
quality within the City. Create maps
and/or dashboards where this
information can be seen in real time.
(OPx)
HW15.4 If a citizen reporter tool or
similar application is developed
implemented (see recommendation
8.1), add functionality that allows
residents to report other information
such as gaps in the sidewalk, trash in
the right-of-way, and other helpful
information. (OPx)
HW15.5 Develop a City of Southlake
Public Health dashboard based on
trackable and relevant metrics. (OPx)
Safety &
Security,
Infrastructure,
C1, B6
4.5,
7.2
OPx,
PW
Tier 2
(Medium
-Term)
HW16
Encourage community
support of and access
to City park facilities.
HW16.1 As the City develops the next
PROSCF Master Plan, consider the
Trust for Public Land
recommendation that all residents of
Southlake are within a 10-minute
walk to a park when planning future
park facilities. (CS)
HW16.2 Encourage community
participation in the Trust for Public
Land National Walk to a Park Day, or
similar event. (CS)
HW16.3 Encourage community
participation in the National
Recreation and Park Association Park
and Recreation Month. (CS)
Infrastructure,
C3
4.5,
8.1 CS 1 (Short-
Term)
HW17
Hold education
campaigns to provide
information regarding
public health.
HW17.1 Add information to the City's
website with more information
about public health services offered
by Tarrant County and/or C.I.S.D.
Specific examples of topics include
but are not limited to vaccinations,
chronic disease prevention, nutrition
and environmental health. (FD)
HW17.2 Promote three (3) national,
state, school or other local initiatives
related to public health annually.
Reference the list generated in
HW18.1 for potential efforts. (FD)
HW17.3 Annually participate in
National Prescription Drug Take-Back
Day. (PD)
HW17.4 Provide semi-annual
updates to the Southlake community
about medication safety, storage
and disposal. Specifically note where
residents may dispose of unused or
expired medication. (PD)
HW17.5 Maintain a relationship with
the Carroll ISD School Health
Advisory Council (SHAC). Reach out
to this group annually to identify
opportunities to partner and create
synergy regarding health and
wellness topics in the community.
(PDS)
Safety &
Security, C1
5.6,
5.7,
5.8,
9.2
PD, FD,
PDS
1 (Short-
Term)
HW18
Provide support and
resources to the
community in terms of
mental health.
HW18.1 Continue to partner with
groups and organizations such as
S.P.A.R.K. and C.I.S.D. to provide
educational workshops for parents
and students in the community on
topics such as but not limited to
healthy cooking and eating, stress,
anxiety, drug and alcohol abuse,
depression, suicide prevention,
exercise, and other mental health
topics. Hold at least one hands-on or
interactive workshop annually. (PD)
Safety &
Security, C1
5.6,
5.7,
5.8,
9.2
PD, FD 1 (Short-
Term)
HW19
Where appropriate,
assist CISD schools in
reaching health &
wellness initiatives.
HW19.1 Contact CISD administration
about the health goals for the school
district. Determine areas where the
City of Southlake may partner to help
accomplish those goals. (FD)
HW19.2 Reach out to CISD
administration regarding the
possibility of developing a policy for
idling vehicles at school drop-off and
pick-up locations and bolstering the
City's idling vehicle policy. (PDS)
HW19.3 Within three (3) years of
plan adoption, work with CISD to
help coordinate at least one national
walk & bike to school day event or a
walking school bus at one (1) school
at least (First Wednesday in October)
within Southlake. (PD)
Safety &
Security,
Partnerships &
Volunteerism,
C1, C5
5.6,
5.7,
5.8,
9.2
FD, PDS,
PD
1 (Short-
Term)
HW20
Consider possible
expansion of the
Southlake fitness and
wellness initiative
(LiveFit).
HW20.1 Research successful health
and wellness programs or projects to
determine if there are opportunities
where programs could be added to
the City's current list of offerings.
Explore partnerships to offset costs
associated with additional
programming. (CS)
Performance
Management
& Service
Delivery, C3,
B2
8.1 CS
Tier 2
(Medium
-Term)
HW21
Explore opportunities
to provide housing to
family members by
modifying the Family
Quarters regulations.
HW21.1 Modify the zoning ordinance
to address the provision for family
quarters in residential districts. (PDS)
Quality
Development,
CBO3
2.1 PDS 1 (Short-
Term)
HW22
Continue to work with
City groups such as
the Southlake Senior
Advisory Commission
(SAC) to ensure that
Southlake is an Age-
Friendly Community.
HW22.1 Survey the Senior Advisory
Commission or other City group
annually regarding items related to
being an Age-Friendly Community in
order to best serve the aging
population of Southlake. (CS)
Partnerships &
Volunteerism,
Performance
Management
& Service
Delivery, C6,
B5
9.3,
12.4 CS 1 (Short-
Term)
HW23
As part of the next
PROSCF Master Plan
Update, seek the
input of Southlake
seniors regarding
interests in terms of
recreational program
offerings.
HW23.1 Either through a survey, focus
group, or other method, seek the
input of the senior community in
Southlake regarding their desired
recreational programming. (CS)
Partnerships &
Volunteerism,
Performance
Management
& Service
Delivery, C6,
B5
9.3,
12.4 CS 1 (Short-
Term)
HW24
Promote programs
that support,
encourage, and
promote safety,
health and wellness
for the aging
population, as well as
the youth population
and caregivers in the
community.
HW24.1 Promote programs annually,
specifically making efforts to reach
the senior community in Southlake.
Work with the senior center to ensure
reach of this communication is
broadened. (FD)
Examples of programs include but are
not limited to Carfit, Don't Die of
Doubt, Stop the Bleed, Stroke
Prevention, Car Seat adjustment
program for parents and grandparents
Safety &
Security, C1
5.7,
5.8
FD,
CS
1 (Short-
Term)
HW25
Develop an age-
friendly park facility,
or other age-friendly
public amenity at an
appropriate location.
HW25.1 Develop an age-friendly park,
trail, garden or other amenity possibly
near the Southlake Senior Activity
Senior within Bicentennial Park, or
other area as identified in the Parks,
Recreation and Open Space /
Community Facilities Master Plan. (CS)
While developing this facility or
amenity, staff should place a high
value on projects that increase the
likelihood of personal interaction for
the senior community.
Quality
Development,
Infrastructure,
C3
4.5 CS
2
(Medium-
Term)
HW26
Engage Southlake's
senior community in
community issues and
projects being
developed by the City.
HW26.1 consider utilizing the Senior
Advisory Commission (SAC) or other
City group as focus group on a topic of
interest. (CS)
When appropriate, consult the Senior
Advisory Commission or other City
group as a focus group in community
initiatives being considered by the City.
Partnerships &
Volunteerism,
Performance
Management
& Service
Delivery, C6,
B5
9.3,
12.4 CS 1 (Short-
Term)
HW27
Seek partnerships to
encourage comfort
and accessibility in or
near the public realm.
HW27.1 Conduct a survey to
determine interest, then consider
working with private businesses to
develop a local "Take a Seat"
campaign. (EDT)
HW27.2 For the next PROSCF update,
survey existing City parks to
determine whether there is adequate
seating, places for eating, restrooms,
etc. (CS)
This may include seating near trail
systems, sidewalks, or other park
areas.
Infrastructure,
Partnerships &
Volunteerism,
C3, C5
4.5,
4.6,
9.3
EDT,
CS
2
(Medium-
Term)
HW28
Identify innovative
and unique ways to
activate City parks and
other public spaces in
a way that fosters
creativity and
encourages the
gathering of those
who choose to live,
work or play in
Southlake.
HW28.1 Activate a City park or other
public area by creating a public shared
outdoor working or collaboration
space, or similar concept in or near
the Southlake Downtown District. (CS)
Consider seeking public-private
partnerships for the design and
funding of such a concept.
Infrastructure,
Quality
Development,
C3, B6
8.1 CS,
PDS
3 (Long-
Term)
HW29
Leverage the City's
Geographic
Information Systems
(GIS) program to
support community
resiliency.
HW29.1 Evaluate applications for use
in bolstering the City's resiliency
and/or for emergency management.
(OPx)
Safety &
Security,
Infrastructure,
C1, B6
5.7,
5.8
OPx,
FD
2
(Medium-
Term)
HW30
Enhance the City's
Emergency Operations
Center (EOC).
HW30.1 Research "future ready"
EOC's. (FD)
HW30.2 Develop needs assessment
plan for replacing the existing EOC.
(FD)
HW30.3 Amend the Community
Facilities Master Plan to include the
EOC. (FD)
Safety &
Security,
Infrastructure,
C1, B6
5.9
FD,
PD,
PDS,
IT,
FIN
2
(Medium-
Term)
HW31
Offer programs that
familiarize residents
with the City's public
safety initiatives and
goals.
HW31.1 Continue offering a
Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Citizens Academy or similar program
once annually. (PD)
Safety &
Security,
Partnerships &
Volunteerism,
C1, C5
5.6,
5.8
PD,
FD
1 (Short-
Term)
HW32
Pursue high standards
of building safety and
securing by preparing
for the City’s next
Insurance Service
Office (ISO) Building
Code Effectiveness
Grading Schedule
(BCEGS) audit.
HW32.1 Review the previous audit
and work to make identified
improvements based on capacity to
improve the City's rating for the next
audit. (PDS)
Safety &
Security, C1 5.4 PDS 1 (Short-
Term)
HW33
Bolster the City's flood
control response and
resiliency related to
flooding.
HW33.1 Review existing flood control
measures to determine possible areas
of improvements. (PW)
HW33.2 Consider adopting technology
such as but not limited to flood
sensors that can alert motorists and
pedestrians about rising waters
and/or flood conditions. (OPx)
Infrastructure,
Performance
Management
& Service
Delivery, B5,
B6
1.4
PW,
OPx,
PDS
2
(Medium-
Term)
HW34
Research and invest in
technology that
improves the City's
overall resiliency.
HW34.1 Implement measures to
increase disaster recovery and
business continuity. (IT)
HW34.2 Research and determine
benefit of investing in technology that
enables real-time monitoring of traffic
conditions that further the City's
Intelligent Transportation System, or
technology that address other public
safety matters. (PW)
Potential applications include if
traction control systems on cars
activate, sand crews could be
dispatched, or cameras that detect a
stalled vehicle in an intersection which
could dispatch DPS.
Safety &
Security,
Infrastructure,
Performance
Management
& Service
Delivery, C1,
B6
3.3,
5.9
IT,
PW,
FIN,
OPx
1 (Short-
Term)
HW35
Strive to foster a
sense of personal
emergency awareness
and preparedness for
Southlake residents.
HW35.1 Educational campaign for
National Preparedness Month
(September). (FD)
HW35.2 Host a preparedness fair for
National Preparedness Month. (FD)
HW35.3 Educational campaign for
Severe Weather Awareness Week.
(FD)
Safety &
Security, C1
5.7,
5.8 FD 1 (Short-
Term)
HW36
Put structures in place
that increase the
City's overall resiliency
and emergency
response capabilities
through the use of
volunteers.
HW36.1 Based upon interest from the
community, resurrect the City's
Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT) program, modeling the
program after successful teams. (FD)
Safety &
Security,
Partnerships &
Volunteerism,
C1, C5
5.6,
5.7 FD 1 (Short-
Term)
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HW1
Update existing off-
street parking
ordinance to
determine potential
modifications that
reduces the amount of
impervious coverage
and surface parking as
a way to encourage
sustainability and
preserve the natural
environment
HW1.1 Consider adopting an
amendment to the off-street parking
section of the zoning ordinance that
would allow reduced parking
requirements for developments that
propose accessible, aesthetically
pleasant drop-off shelter points
within the site (Transportation
Demand Management). (PDS)
HW1.2 Consider adopting an
amendment to the off-street parking
section of the zoning ordinance that
reviews existing parking standards to
determine relevance, as well as set
"maximum parking space
requirements" in addition to
"minimums." (PDS)
HW1.3 Consider adopting an
amendment to the off-street parking
section of the zoning ordinance that
requires parking go vertical once a
certain threshold of spaces is met,
and/or based on location within the
City. (PDS)
HW1.4 Consider developing
standards that guide the
development of existing parking lots
in terms of landscaping, bioswales,
etc. (PDS)
HW1.5 Amend zoning ordinance to
require easily identifiable walking
connections from the parking area to
the building(s). (PDS)
HW1.6 Evaluate amending the
zoning ordinance to require electric
vehicle charging stations once a
certain threshold of parking spaces
are met. (PDS)
HW1.7 Evaluate amending the
landscape ordinance to reduce the
amount of parking spaces allowed
until a parking island is required.
(PDS)
I.e., Not more than a certain number
of parking spaces in a row without a
parking island to break up the spaces.
Quality
Development,
C2
1.4,
1.5,
1.11
PDS 1 (Short-
Term)
HW2
When designing or
building public spaces,
consider incorporating
design elements and
features to improve
public health and
encourage wellness.
HW2.1 When designing public
facilities (such as the new Southlake
Public Library) incorporate some of
the 'recommendations' from the
Urban Land Institute (ULI) Healthy
Places Toolkit. Examples include
designing well-connected street
networks at the human scale,
provide sidewalks and enticing
pedestrian oriented streetscapes,
design visible enticing stairs to
encourage everyday use, use
materials and products that support
healthy indoor air quality, etc. (LIB)
HW2.2 When designing public spaces
(parks, City facilities) consider
incorporating elements from the
perspective of vulnerable
populations such as the Alzheimer's
community and those with cognitive
disabilities. (CS)
HW2.3 As part of the next update to
the Mobility Master Plan, consider
designing, installing and/or
constructing any future street
facilities (vehicular, pedestrian,
bicycle) according to AASHTO /
NACTO guidelines. There may be
opportunities to design future
identified roadways for multiple
modes of transportation, such as
Brumlow Ave. (PW)
Quality
Development,
Mobility, C3
1.5,
1.11,
3.3,
3.6,
4.5,
4.6,
7.2
CS, LIB,
PW
1 (Short-
Term)
HW3
Evaluate existing City
of Southlake parks and
recreation facilities
and/or other City-
owned property to
determine future plans
for centralized
exercise and/or
gathering areas.
HW3.1 As part of the Southlake 2035
Parks, Recreation & Open Space /
Community Facilities Master Plan
Update (PROSCF) update, evaluate
existing parks and recreation
facilities within Southlake to
determine needs, gaps, and priorities
regarding incorporation of these
elements into the City's parks.
Consider providing or partnering to
provide facilities in the inventory,
such as bocce, pickleball, or sitting
areas. (CS)
HW3.2 As part of the next PROSCF
update, consider working with the
Carroll Independent School District
(CISD) to develop a policy making
school track facilities available to the
public.
HW3.3 As part of the next PROSCF
update, evaluate the options for
locating a community garden within
the City of Southlake. Consider
options such as developing a
community garden, partnering with
an organization or organizations for
day-to-day operation, contracting
with an entity for day-to-day
operation, or other options. (CS)
HW3.4 Evaluate the current
regulations for permitting a
community garden to determine
whether the current process is
applicable, or if changes are
necessary to clarify and simplify the
process. (PDS)
Quality
Development,
C3, B4
4.4,
4.5,
4.6,
4.8,
4.10,
4.11
CS, PDS 1 (Short-
Term)
HW4
Consider the addition
of new parks and
recreation equipment
facilities from the
perspective of the
youth and seniors.
HW4.1 As part of the PROSCF Master
Plan update, evaluate the addition of
exercise stations to City parks,
consider from the youth perspective
as well as the senior perspective. (CS)
Quality
Development,
C3
4.5,
4.6 CS 1 (Short-
Term)
HW5
Create a policy to
procure Open Space
particularly along
major roadways as
part of the PROSCF
Plan update.
HW5.1 Develop policy as part of the
PROSCF Master Plan for evaluating
and purchasing available property
(particularly along major roadway
corridors) within the City of
Southlake to be used as open space
or passive park space for stormwater
detention. (CS)
Quality
Development,
C3
4.2,
4.5,
4.10
CS, PDS 1 (Short-
Term)
HW6
Promote design that
encourages active
living within the work
environment, such as
more natural light,
more open and green
space, areas for social
engagement, etc.
HW6.1 Consider incorporating an
"overall development wellness
checklist" into the Development
Review Committee (DRC) process at
pre-submittal. (PDS)
If the determination is made that this
should be pursued, establish criteria
and parameters for which
development proposals would be
compared against the overall
development wellness checklist.
When evaluating these criteria, make
sure to also include redevelopment
sites in the parameters.
Quality
Development,
C1
1.4,
1.11,
7.2,
7.3,
7.6,
7.7
PDS 1 (Short-
Term)
HW7
Encourage the
mitigation of waste
and diverting trash
from the landfill.
HW7.1 Further develop programs
and/or partnerships that can be
implemented or supported by the
City of Southlake to help keep
material out of the landfill (example
TerraCycle, textile recycling). (CMO)
HW7.2 Further promote the existing
household hazardous materials
collection program and educate
residents on these opportunities.
Communicate regarding this topic
twice annually. (CMO)
HW7.3 Hold annual campaign to
promote responsible recycling and
decreasing contamination in the
waste stream. (CMO)
HW7.4 Meet goal of diverting 30% of
residential waste from the landfill.
(CMO)
HW7.5 Reach out to the non-profit
organizations, such as the faith-
based community about recycling
partnership or educational
opportunities within the City. (CMO)
HW7.6 Develop clear, concise and
aesthetically pleasant literature /
infographics to be distributed to
homeowners establishing trash and
recycling service that explains what
and what not to recycle, as well as
provides important contact
information regarding hazardous
waste, bulk trash pick-up, and other
special collections. (CMO)
Performance
Management
& Service
Delivery, B1,
B2, B5, B6
7.2,
7.3,
9.3,
10.7
CMO 1 (Short-
Term)
HW8
Maintain an effective
vector control
program within the
City of Southlake.
HW8.1 Consider developing and
implementing a citizen reporter tool
and incorporate functionality that
allows residents to report standing
water, or other potential mosquito-
related issues. (OPx)
HW8.2 Hold at least one (1)
campaign annually to educate
Southlake residents and corporate
citizens about their personal role and
responsibility in vector control. (FD)
HW8.3 Research and implement new
and/or natural techniques and best-
practices for vector control in the City
such as mosquito-eating fish, bat
houses or bird houses. (FD)
Safety &
Security,
Performance
Management
& Service
Delivery, C1,
B1, B5, B6
5.2,
5.7,
5.8
FD, OPx 1 (Short-
Term)
HW9
Strategically approach
environmental issues
in Southlake.
HW9.1 Consider creating a cross-
departmental work group to
determine the City's approach to
environmental issues such as air and
water quality. (PW)
Such a group could be modeled after
the City's Office of Traffic
Management (OTM) where key staff
are included to discuss issues related
to the environment. Potential topics
may include monitoring and reducing
vehicular emissions from the City's
fleet, air quality, water quality, etc.
Quality
Development,
C3
7.2,
7.6,
7.7
PW,
PDS, CS,
FIN,
OPx
2
(Medium-
Term)
HW10
Take steps to increase
the safety and
usability for those
utilizing the City’s trail
system.
HW10.1 Facilitate the georeferencing
of existing trail points within the
City. (OPx)
HW10.2 Develop, maintain, and
make digital trail maps easily and
readily available to residents, visitors
and businesses via a mobile
application. (OPx)
Quality
Development,
Infrastructure,
C2, B5, B6
1.5,
1.11,
10.8
OPx, CS
2
(Medium-
Term)
HW11
Prepare and Adopt an
Intelligent
Transportation
Systems (ITS) Plan.
Implement
recommendations of
the plan that improve
driver, bicyclist and
pedestrian safety.
HW11.1 Prepare and adopt an
Intelligent Transportation Systems
(ITS) study. (PW)
Implement recommendations of the
plan that improve driver, bicyclist and
pedestrian safety and efficiency.
HW11.2 Based on the
recommendations of the ITS Study,
install technology that enables the
City to track critical data related to
mobility, as well as technology that
enables the City to embrace the
future possibilities of mobility. (PW)
Improve the communication between
automobiles traversing Southlake and
the City’s infrastructure. The City
should also be considering changes
related to policy and emerging
futuristic technologies related to
autonomous vehicles and connected
vehicles.
HW11.3 Develop metrics for which
the City can begin using to determine
real time levels of service for the
movement of traffic through
Southlake. Tracking these metrics
may not be feasible until the
infrastructure is installed which
allows for the collection of traffic
data. (PW)
Mobility, C1,
C2, B1, B5, B6
3.1,
3.2,
3.5,
3.7
PW 1 (Short-
Term)
HW12
Implement a
pedestrian safety
program.
HW12.1 Implement a pedestrian and
bicycle safety program that is
addressed on many fronts (e.g.,
driver and pedestrian awareness and
information campaign and
modifications to the physical
environment (companion
recommendation to AT2 in the
Mobility Master Plan). (PW)
HW12.2 Update the City’s existing
Safe Routes to School Plan (SRTS) as
part of the Southlake 2035 Mobility
Master Plan update. (PW)
HW12.3 Highlight and promote
completed continuous sidewalk
segments in the City that allow for
pedestrians to walk significant
distances. (PDS)
Quality
Development,
Mobility,
Safety &
Security, C1,
C2,
1.2,
1.5,
3.3,
3.5,
3.6,
5.8
PW,
PDS, FD,
PD
2
(Medium-
Term)
HW13
Utilize GIS to track
geospatial data related
to transportation and
safety and allow for
more data-driven
decisions to address
transportation-related
efforts.
HW13.1 Utilize the Records
Management System (RMS)
database as well as Waze data and
other sources to map and/or
dashboard vehicular accidents and
types, as well as accidents involving
bicyclists and pedestrians throughout
the City. (OPx)
HW13.2 Utilize GIS to track reported
vehicular accident locations and
types throughout the City. (OPx)
HW13.3 Maintain an up-to-date and
digitized map where this information
can be easily accessed by the public.
(OPx)
Safety &
Security,
Mobility,
Performance
Management
& Service
Delivery, C1,
C2, B6
3.1,
3.8,
5.2
OPx,
PD, PW
1 (Short-
Term)
HW14
Take additional steps
to demonstrate the
City's commitment to
a safe mobility
network.
HW14.1 Research requirements,
determine applicability, and consider
seeking recognition as a Vision Zero
City, or another possible program or
initiative that has a similar goal.
(PW)
Mobility,
Safety &
Security, C1
3.2,
5.8 PW, PD 1 (Short-
Term)
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HW15
Leverage the City's
Geographic
Information
Systems (GIS)
program to
support public
health.
HW15.1 Utilize GIS to create an interactive
map that shows distances from all City
parks, and the best and safest mobility /
active transportation routes to get to each
park. (OPx)
HW15.2 Obtain and implement or partner
with agencies such as the North Central
Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) to
provide device and support infrastructure to
monitor air quality at various locations
within the City of Southlake. (PW)
HW15.3 Utilize GIS to monitor air quality
within the City. Create maps and/or
dashboards where this information can be
seen in real time. (OPx)
HW15.4 If a citizen reporter tool or similar
application is developed implemented (see
recommendation 8.1), add functionality that
allows residents to report other information
such as gaps in the sidewalk, trash in the
right-of-way, and other helpful information.
(OPx)
HW15.5 Develop a City of Southlake Public
Health dashboard based on trackable and
relevant metrics. (OPx)
Safety &
Security,
Infrastructure,
C1, B6
4.5,
7.2
OPx,
PW
Tier 2
(Medium
-Term)
HW16
Encourage
community
support of and
access to City park
facilities.
HW16.1 As the City develops the next
PROSCF Master Plan, consider the Trust for
Public Land recommendation that all
residents of Southlake are within a 10-
minute walk to a park when planning future
park facilities. (CS)
HW16.2 Encourage community participation
in the Trust for Public Land National Walk to
a Park Day, or similar event. (CS)
HW16.3 Encourage community participation
in the National Recreation and Park
Association Park and Recreation Month. (CS)
Infrastructure,
C3
4.5,
8.1 CS 1 (Short-
Term)
HW17
Hold education
campaigns to
provide
information
regarding public
health.
HW17.1 Add information to the City's
website with more information about public
health services offered by Tarrant County
and/or C.I.S.D. Specific examples of topics
include but are not limited to vaccinations,
chronic disease prevention, nutrition and
environmental health. (FD)
HW17.2 Promote three (3) national, state,
school or other local initiatives related to
public health annually. Reference the list
generated in HW18.1 for potential efforts.
(FD)
HW17.3 Annually participate in National
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. (PD)
HW17.4 Provide semi-annual updates to the
Southlake community about medication
safety, storage and disposal. Specifically
note where residents may dispose of unused
or expired medication. (PD)
HW17.5 Maintain a relationship with the
Carroll ISD School Health Advisory Council
(SHAC). Reach out to this group annually to
identify opportunities to partner and create
synergy regarding health and wellness topics
in the community. (PDS)
Safety &
Security, C1
5.6,
5.7,
5.8,
9.2
PD,
FD,
PDS
1 (Short-
Term)
HW18
Provide support
and resources to
the community in
terms of mental
health.
HW18.1 Continue to partner with groups and
organizations such as S.P.A.R.K. and C.I.S.D.
to provide educational workshops for
parents and students in the community on
topics such as but not limited to healthy
cooking and eating, stress, anxiety, drug and
alcohol abuse, depression, suicide
prevention, exercise, and other mental
health topics. Hold at least one hands-on or
interactive workshop annually. (PD)
Safety &
Security, C1
5.6,
5.7,
5.8,
9.2
PD,
FD
1 (Short-
Term)
HW19
Where
appropriate, assist
CISD schools in
reaching health &
wellness initiatives.
HW19.1 Contact CISD administration about
the health goals for the school district.
Determine areas where the City of Southlake
may partner to help accomplish those goals.
(FD)
HW19.2 Reach out to CISD administration
regarding the possibility of developing a
policy for idling vehicles at school drop-off
and pick-up locations and bolstering the
City's idling vehicle policy. (PDS)
HW19.3 Within three (3) years of plan
adoption, work with CISD to help coordinate
at least one national walk & bike to school
day event or a walking school bus at one (1)
school at least (First Wednesday in October)
within Southlake. (PD)
Safety &
Security,
Partnerships &
Volunteerism,
C1, C5
5.6,
5.7,
5.8,
9.2
FD,
PDS,
PD
1 (Short-
Term)
HW20
Consider possible
expansion of the
Southlake fitness
and wellness
initiative (LiveFit).
HW20.1 Research successful health and
wellness programs or projects to determine
if there are opportunities where programs
could be added to the City's current list of
offerings. Explore partnerships to offset
costs associated with additional
programming. (CS)
Performance
Management
& Service
Delivery, C3,
B2
8.1 CS
Tier 2
(Medium
-Term)
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HW21
Explore opportunities
to provide housing to
family members by
modifying the Family
Quarters regulations.
HW21.1 Modify the zoning ordinance
to address the provision for family
quarters in residential districts. (PDS)
Quality
Development,
CBO3
2.1 PDS 1 (Short-
Term)
HW22
Continue to work with
City groups such as
the Southlake Senior
Advisory Commission
(SAC) to ensure that
Southlake is an Age-
Friendly Community.
HW22.1 Survey the Senior Advisory
Commission or other City group
annually regarding items related to
being an Age-Friendly Community in
order to best serve the aging
population of Southlake. (CS)
Partnerships &
Volunteerism,
Performance
Management
& Service
Delivery, C6,
B5
9.3,
12.4 CS 1 (Short-
Term)
HW23
As part of the next
PROSCF Master Plan
Update, seek the
input of Southlake
seniors regarding
interests in terms of
recreational program
offerings.
HW23.1 Either through a survey, focus
group, or other method, seek the
input of the senior community in
Southlake regarding their desired
recreational programming. (CS)
Partnerships &
Volunteerism,
Performance
Management
& Service
Delivery, C6,
B5
9.3,
12.4 CS 1 (Short-
Term)
HW24
Promote programs
that support,
encourage, and
promote safety,
health and wellness
for the aging
population, as well as
the youth population
and caregivers in the
community.
HW24.1 Promote programs annually,
specifically making efforts to reach
the senior community in Southlake.
Work with the senior center to ensure
reach of this communication is
broadened. (FD)
Examples of programs include but are
not limited to Carfit, Don't Die of
Doubt, Stop the Bleed, Stroke
Prevention, Car Seat adjustment
program for parents and grandparents
Safety &
Security, C1
5.7,
5.8
FD,
CS
1 (Short-
Term)
HW25
Develop an age-
friendly park facility,
or other age-friendly
public amenity at an
appropriate location.
HW25.1 Develop an age-friendly park,
trail, garden or other amenity possibly
near the Southlake Senior Activity
Senior within Bicentennial Park, or
other area as identified in the Parks,
Recreation and Open Space /
Community Facilities Master Plan. (CS)
While developing this facility or
amenity, staff should place a high
value on projects that increase the
likelihood of personal interaction for
the senior community.
Quality
Development,
Infrastructure,
C3
4.5 CS
2
(Medium-
Term)
HW26
Engage Southlake's
senior community in
community issues and
projects being
developed by the City.
HW26.1 consider utilizing the Senior
Advisory Commission (SAC) or other
City group as focus group on a topic of
interest. (CS)
When appropriate, consult the Senior
Advisory Commission or other City
group as a focus group in community
initiatives being considered by the City.
Partnerships &
Volunteerism,
Performance
Management
& Service
Delivery, C6,
B5
9.3,
12.4 CS 1 (Short-
Term)
HW27
Seek partnerships to
encourage comfort
and accessibility in or
near the public realm.
HW27.1 Conduct a survey to
determine interest, then consider
working with private businesses to
develop a local "Take a Seat"
campaign. (EDT)
HW27.2 For the next PROSCF update,
survey existing City parks to
determine whether there is adequate
seating, places for eating, restrooms,
etc. (CS)
This may include seating near trail
systems, sidewalks, or other park
areas.
Infrastructure,
Partnerships &
Volunteerism,
C3, C5
4.5,
4.6,
9.3
EDT,
CS
2
(Medium-
Term)
HW28
Identify innovative
and unique ways to
activate City parks and
other public spaces in
a way that fosters
creativity and
encourages the
gathering of those
who choose to live,
work or play in
Southlake.
HW28.1 Activate a City park or other
public area by creating a public shared
outdoor working or collaboration
space, or similar concept in or near
the Southlake Downtown District. (CS)
Consider seeking public-private
partnerships for the design and
funding of such a concept.
Infrastructure,
Quality
Development,
C3, B6
8.1 CS,
PDS
3 (Long-
Term)
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HW29
Leverage the City's
Geographic
Information Systems
(GIS) program to
support community
resiliency.
HW29.1 Evaluate applications for use
in bolstering the City's resiliency
and/or for emergency management.
(OPx)
Safety &
Security,
Infrastructure,
C1, B6
5.7,
5.8
OPx,
FD
2
(Medium-
Term)
HW30
Enhance the City's
Emergency Operations
Center (EOC).
HW30.1 Research "future ready"
EOC's. (FD)
HW30.2 Develop needs assessment
plan for replacing the existing EOC.
(FD)
HW30.3 Amend the Community
Facilities Master Plan to include the
EOC. (FD)
Safety &
Security,
Infrastructure,
C1, B6
5.9
FD,
PD,
PDS,
IT,
FIN
2
(Medium-
Term)
HW31
Offer programs that
familiarize residents
with the City's public
safety initiatives and
goals.
HW31.1 Continue offering a
Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Citizens Academy or similar program
once annually. (PD)
Safety &
Security,
Partnerships &
Volunteerism,
C1, C5
5.6,
5.8
PD,
FD
1 (Short-
Term)
HW32
Pursue high standards
of building safety and
securing by preparing
for the City’s next
Insurance Service
Office (ISO) Building
Code Effectiveness
Grading Schedule
(BCEGS) audit.
HW32.1 Review the previous audit
and work to make identified
improvements based on capacity to
improve the City's rating for the next
audit. (PDS)
Safety &
Security, C1 5.4 PDS 1 (Short-
Term)
HW33
Bolster the City's flood
control response and
resiliency related to
flooding.
HW33.1 Review existing flood control
measures to determine possible areas
of improvements. (PW)
HW33.2 Consider adopting technology
such as but not limited to flood
sensors that can alert motorists and
pedestrians about rising waters
and/or flood conditions. (OPx)
Infrastructure,
Performance
Management
& Service
Delivery, B5,
B6
1.4
PW,
OPx,
PDS
2
(Medium-
Term)
HW34
Research and invest in
technology that
improves the City's
overall resiliency.
HW34.1 Implement measures to
increase disaster recovery and
business continuity. (IT)
HW34.2 Research and determine
benefit of investing in technology that
enables real-time monitoring of traffic
conditions that further the City's
Intelligent Transportation System, or
technology that address other public
safety matters. (PW)
Potential applications include if
traction control systems on cars
activate, sand crews could be
dispatched, or cameras that detect a
stalled vehicle in an intersection which
could dispatch DPS.
Safety &
Security,
Infrastructure,
Performance
Management
& Service
Delivery, C1,
B6
3.3,
5.9
IT,
PW,
FIN,
OPx
1 (Short-
Term)
HW35
Strive to foster a
sense of personal
emergency awareness
and preparedness for
Southlake residents.
HW35.1 Educational campaign for
National Preparedness Month
(September). (FD)
HW35.2 Host a preparedness fair for
National Preparedness Month. (FD)
HW35.3 Educational campaign for
Severe Weather Awareness Week.
(FD)
Safety &
Security, C1
5.7,
5.8 FD 1 (Short-
Term)
HW36
Put structures in place
that increase the
City's overall resiliency
and emergency
response capabilities
through the use of
volunteers.
HW36.1 Based upon interest from the
community, resurrect the City's
Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT) program, modeling the
program after successful teams. (FD)
Safety &
Security,
Partnerships &
Volunteerism,
C1, C5
5.6,
5.7 FD 1 (Short-
Term)
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Built
Environment
Consider implementing a
green building or LEED
(Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design)
incentive program.
Research similar
programs in other
communities. Refer to
DSIRE (Database of
State Incentives for
Renewables &
Efficiency). Provide
incentives, such as
project certification, for
meeting minimum green
building standards, or
offering expedited
permitting and a
reduction in permit fees.
Built
Environment
Consider allowing credits for
landscaping, impervious
coverage and open space
when green/living roofs are
used in development projects.
Also consider credits for using
native and/or adaptive plants,
reducing turf grass, and using
perennials in place of annuals.
Allow for a certain
percentage of credit to
be given for the use of
green/living roofs within
the zoning and
landscape ordinance for
commercial
development. Also allow
credits for native plants,
adaptive plants, and use
of perennials instead of
annuals.
Built
Environment
Consider adopting a carpool
parking space ordinance for
large office developments.
Research and develop
an ordinance for larger
office developments
that would require a
minimum amount of
carpool parking spaces
near the building.
Built
Environment
Provide incentives for projects
that reduce their development
footprint in order to reduce
the urban heat island effect.
Modify the Zoning
Ordinance to allow for
different incentives on
projects that reduce
their development
footprint such as but
not limited to allowing
for a greater height or
number of stories
permitted and reduce
surface parking area.
Partnerships
Continue to explore options
for partnerships with local
hospitals, health care
providers, and athletic/fitness
businesses for education and
outreach on health and
wellness topics for City staff as
well as the community.
Continue to provide
health and wellness
events for City staff.
Explore options for
expanding outreach on
health and wellness to
the community. For
example, expand
participation by health
and wellness providers
at City-sponsored
events, such as
Southlake Summer
Kickoff.
HR,
CS,
PDS
Community
Garden /
Farmer’s
Market
Explore opportunities to
encourage community and
backyard gardening.
Research level of citizen
interest in participating
in community gardens.
Provide education to
citizens on community
and backyard gardens.
Garden types may
include vegetable, herb,
butterfly, and drought-
tolerant ornamental
gardens.
Natural
Environment
Explore options to promote
nature programs at the Bob
Jones Nature Center.
Communicate with the
Bob Jones Nature
Center regarding
partnership
opportunities, or ways
to get the word out on
the programs offered at
the nature center.
Built
Environment
As the character of the City
changes due to tourism and
more visitors come into the
City, consider options for
maintaining and improving
safety.
Research and consider
options, such as Crime
Prevention Through
Environmental Design
(CPTED) and expansion
of safety outreach
programs, such as the
Business Safety Series.
Waste
Mitigation
Establish a formal
environmentally preferred
purchasing policy.
Review the City’s
purchasing policy and
consider adding
elements where
appropriate and cost
comparable that include
preferred
environmentally
sustainable vendors.
Waste
Mitigation
Facilitate partnerships in
composting.
Continue to work with
the Bob Jones Nature
Center in promoting the
composting classes
offered at the center.
Consider partnerships
with school districts or
other organizations to
expand composting
locally.
Waste
Mitigation
Increase educational
programs and continue to
encourage recycling and
waste diversion.
Work with other local
agencies such as CISD
and promote within the
City to the residents,
information about
recycling programs,
products and other
practices to encourage
waste reduction.
CS,
PW,
PDS
Waste
Mitigation
Promote construction and
demolition (C&D) waste
reduction and recycling.
Facilitate partnerships
between the development
community and C&D recyclers.
Promote awareness to
the development and
construction industry in
the City regarding
savings and benefits in
recycling construction
byproducts and
providing information
and guidance on
providers.
PDS,
PW
Waste
Mitigation
Work with local businesses to
explore options for reducing
the use of plastic bags and
disposable carry-out food
containers. Options may
include distribution of
reusable shopping bags, a
Southlake cup for discounted
refills at local restaurants, etc.
Evaluate potential
opportunities with local
businesses on ways of
reducing typical wastes
associated with business
operations including
shopping bags, carry-out
containers, cups, etc.
ED,
PDS
Waste
Mitigation
Consider using regionally
sourced or recycled content
materials for infrastructure
projects.
Evaluate the feasibility
in costs and benefits of
using locally sourced
materials for
infrastructure projects
within the City’s Capital
Improvements Program.
Transportation
Study and implement ITS to
help mitigate the impact of
traffic congestion in the City.
Tier 1 – Update the
2035 Mobility Plan to
include an ITS section
and recommended
implementation
schedule.
Parks / Open
Space
Retain Low Density Residential
land use designation. Evaluate
the potential of these
properties as future park land
and consider amending the
land use plan to Public/Semi-
Public. If the properties are
developed residentially
instead of as park land the
following should be evaluated
as part of the development
design:
If possible, properties should
be master planned or
developed in a coordinated
manner.
Development should occur in
a manner that preserves and
integrates the natural tree
cover. The large tree area
located in the northeast
portion of the property should
be maintained or consider to
be part of a future open space
area.
The property should be
developed in a walkable
manner and provide a
pedestrian connection to the
F.M. 1938 trail system.
Create buffering or screening
from the future residential to
the industrial uses to the east.
Evaluate the potential for the
developer to provide a public
roadway along the current
Gifford Ct (Currently a private
street) alignment to allow
vehicular access to FM 1938 at
a full median opening.
Tier 1 – Evaluate options
for these properties as
future park land as part
of the Southlake 2035
Parks, Recreation &
Open Space/Community
Facilities Master Plan.
Tier 2 - Consider
executing a right of first
refusal on the purchase
of the properties if
warranted. Ongoing –
Evaluate residential
development proposals
per the
recommendations
listed.
Parks / Open
Space
Consider these properties as
future park land if they are
sold.
Tier 1 – Evaluate the
desirability and
feasibility of attempting
to acquire these
properties for future
park land as part of the
2035 Parks, Recreation,
Open Space and
Community Facilities
Plan.
Tier 1 – If deemed
desirable to purchase
evaluate the possibility
of attempting to
execute a right of first
refusal agreement with
the current property
owners.
Parks / Open
Space
Consider purchasing right of
first refusal on identified
properties along the SH 114
corridor in the event that
these properties become
available for purchase.
Tier 1 - Further discuss
the program with City
Council and make a
recommendation.
Parks / Open
Space
Explore opportunities of
adding exercise stations along
trails in City parks where
appropriate.
Add exercise stations
along trails where
appropriate.
Community
Garden /
Farmer’s
Market
Explore opportunities to
implement the operation of a
community garden in the City
where appropriate.
Evaluate potential sites
and co-operation
opportunities to operate
a community garden
Walkability
Evaluate the feasibility of a
pedestrian bridge across
FM1709 from Central Park to
Rustin Park.
Central Park (Shops of
Southlake)*
Parks / Open
Space
Consider installation of
exercise stations along the
trail.
Liberty Park at
Sheltonwood*
Parks / Open
Space
City would be receptive to a
skate park owned and
operated privately, or
developed by the City.
Southlake Sports
Complex*
Parks / Open
Space
City would be receptive to a
skate park owned and
operated privately, or
developed by the City.
Consider the installation
of a skate park if
proposed by a private
owner and operator, or
developed by the City.
Transportation
Develop an education
campaign to improve safety
for motorists, pedestrians and
bicyclists. Provide education
on the purpose of sharrows
prior to or concurrent with
their installation.
Active Transportation*
Walkability
Consider elevated pedestrian
crossings at all 4 corners of
the intersection of Carroll
Avenue and Southlake
Boulevard.
Active Transportation*
Walkability
Promote the linkage from
Southlake to the Cotton Belt
Trail.
Active Transportation*
Transportation
Consider designing, installing
and/or constructing any
future bike facilities according
to AASHTO / NACTO
guidelines
Active Transportation*
Natural
Environment
Develop and implement a
School/Youth education
program promoting water
conservation. Develop and
implement a program focused
on educating the City’s youth
in partnership with local
school districts, private
schools and other youth
oriented organizations.
Develop and implement
a School/Youth
education program
promoting water
conservation. Develop
and implement a
program focused on
educating the City’s
youth in partnership
with local school
districts, private schools
and other youth
oriented organizations.
Natural
Environment
Develop and implement a
Residential Consumer
Education Program on water
conservation.
Develop a strategy and
implement a program to
provide water
conservation
information to the
public through various
means such as websites
and media
Natural
Environment
Develop an outreach program
to licensed irrigators and
construction trades. Develop
an outreach program for
water conservation that
includes training opportunities
targeted for the City’s licensed
irrigators, landscapers,
plumbers, pool builders and
contractors.
Develop an outreach
program to licensed
irrigators and
construction trades.
Develop an outreach
program for water
conservation that
includes training
opportunities targeted
for the City’s licensed
irrigators, landscapers,
plumbers, pool builders
and contractors.
Natural
Environment
Develop a Business and
Property Owner/Manager
Relations Program. Develop a
program that promotes best
practices information and
training opportunities to
property managers and
business owners.
Develop a Business and
Property
Owner/Manager
Relations Program.
Develop a program that
promotes best practices
information and training
opportunities to
property managers and
business owners.
Natural
Environment
Continue to seek out
partnerships with other
agencies that help promote
water conservation. Partner
with other agencies such as
TWDB, TRWD, Fort Worth
Water Utilities to jointly
promote water conservation.
Continue to seek out
partnerships with other
agencies that help
promote water
conservation. Partner
with other agencies
such as TWDB, TRWD,
Fort Worth Water
Utilities to jointly
promote water
conservation.
Physical Health Identify and promote healthy
dining options within the City.
Research options for
promoting healthy
dining options and
gauge interest of local
restaurants. Research
and establish criteria for
“healthy” designation.
Mental &
Physical Health
Create a health and wellness
webpage with links to local
resources.
Compile a listing of
health and wellness
resources within the
City, which may be
developed by expanding
SouthlakeBuisnesses.co
m to include a
health/wellness
category. Consider
subcategories such as
fitness and health care
providers.
Physical Health
Consider establishing an
annual Citywide fitness
challenge (Ex: PHIT America
Mayors Fitness Challenge).
Research similar
programs held in other
communities. Assess
benefits/costs and
determine if such a
program should be held
in Southlake.
Resources
Promote existing educational
opportunities for all age
groups and explore options to
expand postsecondary
educational opportunities.
Compile and provide
information on existing
educational programs,
such as but not limited
to preschools, available
enrichment programs
for preschool and school
age children, and adult
education
opportunities. Consider
options for expanding
post-secondary
educational
opportunities.
Resources
Explore options for promoting
and/or expanding availability
of support groups for
caregivers.
Compile and provide
information on existing
support groups for
caregivers. Examples
may include groups for
children of aging
parents and groups for
parents of children with
special needs.
Mental &
Physical Health
Promote local or national
programs and/or initiatives
related to youth safety.
YP11.1: Promote safety
programs and
initiatives by providing
information and
resources to the public.
Participate in safety
campaigns annually.
(FD)
Examples of safety
programs and initiatives
include drowning
prevention and water
safety, bicycle and
helmet safety, heat
safety, distracted driving
and car seat safety.
YP11.2: Develop an
annual public safety
communication plan.
(FD)
Determine the reach of
these communication
efforts by tracking web
analytics, participation
in events, and other
measurable items.
YP11.3: Establish
communication targets
and communication
goals for each of the
identified safety
campaigns for future
efforts based on the
initial benchmark in
YP11.2. (OMC)
YP11.4: Annually use
the City’s various
communication
channels to promote
the Southlake SRO
program, and other
youth safety programs.
(OMC)
FD,
PD,
OMC
, FIN,
PDS
1
(Short-
Term)
Mental &
Physical Health
Identify opportunities to add
new and/or expand youth
health & wellness
programming offered by the
City of Southlake.
YP12.1: If economically
viable, add a minimum
of two (2) new youth
health & wellness or
recreation focused
programs one year
after the grand opening
of The Marq Phase 2
(Champions Club). (CS)
As Phase 2 of The Marq
Southlake (Champions
Club) opens, research
and implement
programming
specifically for the youth
related to health &
wellness. YP12.2:
Increase the marketing
effort for the existing
LiveFit program to
youth. Establish a goal
that within three (3)
years of opening
Champions Club, at
least 20% of LiveFit
program participants
annually are youth. (CS)
YP12.3: Produce a
report annually that
details participation in
youth programming by
Southlake residents.
(CS)
Evaluate the
involvement and
engagement in youth
programming offered by
the City of Southlake to
determine future
expansion.
Mental &
Physical Health
Promote local or national
programs and/or initiatives
related to youth health and
wellness.
YP13.1: City staff should
participate in and
promote health and
wellness programs and
initiatives by providing
information and
resources to the public.
Participate in health
and wellness campaigns
annually. (CS)
Examples of health and
wellness programs and
initiatives include
Childhood Obesity
Month, National
Physical Fitness and
Sports Month, National
Parks and Recreation
Month, etc.
YP13.2: Develop an
annual health and
wellness
communication plan.
(CS)
Determine the reach of
these communication
efforts by tracking web
analytics, participation
in events, and other
measurable items.
YP13.3: Establish
communication targets
and communication
goals for each of the
identified safety
campaigns for future
efforts based on the
initial benchmark in
YP13.2. (OMC)
Mental &
Physical Health
Working with youth
leadership and advisory
groups in the City of
Southlake, host a forum that
focuses on safety and/or
health and wellness topics.
YP16.1: Host a Youth
Forum. (CMO)
YP16.2: Partner with
other City boards &
commissions,
community groups, and
CISD to gain feedback,
input and support.
(CMO)
Before hosting the
forum, reach out to
these and/or similar
organizations to
determine their interest
level.
CMO
, PD,
FD,
CS,
PDS,
FIN
2
(Mediu
m -
Term)
Mental &
Physical Health
Seek partnerships to promote
youth safety programs and
initiatives
YP20.1: Work with area
school districts to
promote youth safety
initiatives – hold at
least two (2) events
annually in partnership
that focus on youth
topics such as safety,
wellness, etc. (FD)
This could be a
companion to
recommendation YP11.
An Example of a
previously held event
with CISD is the “Game
Over” demonstration
focused on the dangers
of driving while
impaired.
YP20.2: Keep an active
inventory / database of
existing partnerships.
(CS)
Create and maintain
relationships with non-
profits, hospitals, CSA’s,
private businesses and
other municipalities to
expand the reach of
youth safety programs.
YP20.3: Apply for grant
funding at least once
annually that could be
used in part to support
youth safety programs
and initiatives. (FD)
FD,
PD,
CS,
FIN
1
(Short-
Term)
Resources
Explore options for promoting
and/or expanding availability
of support groups for
caregivers.
Compile and provide
information on existing
support groups for
caregivers. Examples
may include groups for
children of aging
parents and groups for
parents of children with
special needs.
Preparedness
Educate the youth on the role
of public safety in the City of
Southlake.
YP15.1: Annually
coordinate and host a
youth academy related
to public safety in the
community.
Examples of possible
topics include the role
of police and fire in
terms of community
safety, as well as other
identified health and
wellness initiatives.
PD,
FD
1
(Short-
Term)