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M E M O R A N D U M
July 30, 2019
To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From: Ken Baker, Sr. Director of Planning and Development
Services
Subject: Item 4D: Resolution No. 19-025, Appointing the Southlake
2035 Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan
Committee.
Action
Requested: Approval of Resolution No. 19-025, Appointing members to
the Southlake 2035 Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master
Plan Committee.
Background
Information: The purpose of this item is to appoint the Southlake 2035
Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan Committee to
develop the Southlake 2035 Parks, Recreation & Open
Space Master Plan.
City Council has historically appointed committees to work
with staff to develop the various Comprehensive Plan
elements.
The Southlake 2030 Parks, Recreation & Open Space /
Community Facilities Master Plan Committee, which
included the Parks & Recreation Board as well as City
Council members, oversaw the development of the Parks,
Recreation & Open Space / Community Facilities Master
Plan. This plan element was adopted as Ordinance No. 1060
on March 19, 2013. An amendment to this plan element was
adopted on February 20, 2018. The Parks & Recreation
board worked with staff on this amendment.
The Community Services Department and the Planning and
Development Services Department anticipate this master
plan element to be adopted at the end of FY 2020. A Parks,
Recreation & Open Space Master Plan development timeline
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and scope will be presented by staff at the August 20, 2019,
City Council meeting.
Among other things, the Committee will work with staff to
review existing City policy documents relating to City parks,
recreation and open space, evaluate existing park facilities,
analyze current and future needs related to parks, recreation
and open space, and develop and recommend approval of
the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan.
The comprehensive plan is a reflection of the community’s
values and serves as a blueprint for Southlake’s future. More
specifically, the comprehensive plan establishes a
framework to coordinate the city’s activities and to guide the
city’s decision-making for the next 20 years. As such, the
comprehensive plan and its components are updated on a
regular basis.
The Community Facilities Master Plan will not be included in
the scope of this master plan, as it wa s during the Southlake
2030 planning effort; instead, this will be a separate plan
element. The Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan
Committee will not be involved in the development of the
Community Facilities Master Plan.
Financial
Consideration: There is an inherent cost savings associated with developing
land use plan elements in house. Although certain plan
elements will include consulting work, the plans will be
drafted and carried through the development process by City
staff.
Strategic Link: The proposed resolution aligns with the City Strategy Map
under the Focus Areas “Partnerships & Volunteerism” as
well as the Corporate Objectives “C5” Promote opportunities
for partnerships and volunteer involvement and “C6”
Enhance the sense of community by providing excellent
customer service and citizen engagement opportunities. This
initiative also aligns with the City’s Critical Business
Outcome of “CBO3” Engage in thoughtful planning to ensure
continued high quality development that is integrated well
into the current built environment.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: N/A
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Legal Review: None
Alternatives: Table the appointment of the Southlake 2035 Parks,
Recreation & Open Space Master Plan Committee to a
future City Council meeting.
Supporting
Documents: Resolution No. 19-025
Presentation
Staff
Recommendation: City Council appointment of the Southlake 2035 Parks,
Recreation & Open Space Master Plan Committee.
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RESOLUTION NO. 19-025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
APPOINTING THE SOUTHLAKE 2035 PARKS, RECREATION &
OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, a Home Rule Charter of the City of Southlake, Texas,
was approved by the voters in a duly called Charter election on April 4,
1987; and,
WHEREAS, the Home Rule Charter, Chapter XI requires an update to
the City’s comprehensive plan (Southlake 2035 Plan) every four years;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the various
Southlake 2035 elements will be developed by committees appointed by
City Council; and,
WHEREAS, these committees will develop plan elements that will be
presented to City Council after a recommendation from the Planning and
Zoning Commission for consideration.
WHEREAS, the motion approving this Resolution 19-025 is provided
as Exhibit “A”.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The Southlake 2035 Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Master Plan Committee is hereby established:
Section 2. All of the findings in the preamble are found to be true and
correct and the City Council hereby incorporates said
findings into the body of this resolution as if copied in their
entirety.
Section 3. The City Council hereby appoints the following members to
the Southlake 2035 Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master
Plan Committee:
TBD
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Section 4. This resolution shall become effective after its passage and
approval by the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 6th DAY OF AUGUST 2019.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
Laura Hill, Mayor
ATTEST:
Amy Shelley, TRMC
City Secretary
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Exhibit “A”
Reserved for City Council Motion