5-14-2019 Meeting Report - SPIN2019-15 - Health and Wellness
SPIN MEETING REPORT
SPIN Item Number: SPIN2019-15
City Case Numbers: CP19-0001
Project Name: Health & Wellness Master Plan
SPIN Neighborhoods: City-wide
Meeting Date: March 14, 2019
Meeting Location: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX
City Council Chambers
Total Attendance: 20
Host: Vikram Jangam, Community Engagement Committee
Applicants Presenting: Jerod Potts: (817) 748-8195
Email: jpotts@ci.southlake.tx.us
City Staff Present: Madeline Oujesky, Assistant to the Director
Presentation begins: 6:10 pm Presentation ends: 6:26 pm
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FORUM SUMMARY:
Details: The City of Southlake is proposing the adoption of the Health & Wellness Master Plan,
an element of the Southlake 2035 Comprehensive Plan. Purpose of the presentation is to give a
high-level overview of the development process, the plan and draft recommendations and the
next steps in the process. A Health & Wellness Master Plan Committee was appointed by City
Council in June 2018. Plan development took place with the committee between August 2018
and April 2019. The committee held six (6) meetings to develop the plan. A draft copy of the
Health & Wellness Master Plan is available online.
• 36 draft H&W Recommendations
• 4 plan topic areas: Built & Natural Environment, Mental & Physical Health, Age-Friendly
Community and Community Resiliency
• Goal: encourage and promote existing programs and policies
Built & Natural Environment section focuses on:
• Building design
• Walkability/Accessibility
• Intelligent Transportation
• Waste Mitigation
• Parking
• Park Design/Open Space
• Vector Control
Mental & Physical Health section focuses on:
• Physical Activity/Health
• Obesity
• Emotional/Mental Health
• Public Health
• Partnerships
• Resources
***City does not have public health department
Age-Friendly Community section focuses on:
• Safety
• Family Quarters
• Age-Friendly Amenities
• Public Spaces
• Social Activities
• Collaborative Spaces
Community Resiliency section focuses on:
• Possible Hazards
• Preparedness
• Staying Informed
• Response/Recovery
• Built Environment and Life Safety
• Flooding
Next Steps: Plan Adoption Process
• SPIN: May 14, 2019
• P&Z: May 23, 2019
• City Council 1st Reading: June 4, 2019
• City Council 2nd Reading & Public Hearing: June 18, 2019
Presentation:
Questions and Concerns:
1. Consider options or opportunities for “right-sizing”. Senior population would like
to ensure that something is in place for people to participate in independent living
without having to live in a large house that has a lot of upkeep.
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the general responses made. Responses as summarized in this report should not be taken as guarantees by the applicant. Interested parties are
strongly encouraged to follow the case through the Planning and Zoning Commission and final action by City Council.
Southlake Connect Results for the May 14, 2019 SPIN Town Hall Forum