2023-12-19 CC Minutes elCITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 19, 2023
LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas 76092
Council Chambers in Town Hall
CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor John Huffman, Mayor Pro Tern Shawn McCaskill,
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Talley, and Councilmembers Randy Robbins, Ronell Smith,
Amy Torres-Lepp, and Randy Williamson
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Shana Yelverton, Assistant City Manager Alison
Ortowski, Senior Director of Human Resources Stacey Black, Director of
Communications Pilar Schank, Chief Financial Officer Sharen Jackson, Police Chief
James Brandon, Fire Chief Mike Starr, Director of Community Services David Miller,
Operations Manager, Special Projects Robert Briggs, Director of Economic Development
and Tourism Daniel Cortez, Director of Planning and Development Services Dennis
Killough, Director of Public Works Rob Cohen, City Attorney Allen Taylor, and City
Secretary Amy Shelley.
WORK SESSION:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Work Session was called to order by Mayor John Huffman at 5:30pm.
2. INVOCATION: CLAYTON REED
Mr. Clayton Reed provided the invocation. Mayor John Huffman led the pledges of
allegiance to the United States and Texas Flags.
3. DISCUSS ALL ITEMS ON TONIGHT'S AGENDA. NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN
AND EACH ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED DURING THE REGULAR SESSION.
Mayor Huffman reviewed the items on the consent agenda.
REGULAR SESSION: Immediately following the work session
1. CALL TO ORDER
Regular Session was called to order by Mayor Huffman at 5:34pm.
2A. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Mayor Huffman announced the City Council would go into Executive Session pursuant to
the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071
consultation with city attorney; Section 551.074 deliberation regarding personnel matters;
and Section 551.087 deliberation regarding economic development negotiations. City
Council adjourned for Executive Session at 5:34pm. Executive Session began at 5:45pm
and concluded at 6:37pm.
2B. RECONVENE
Mayor Huffman reconvened the meeting at 6:45pm.
3. REPORTS:
3A. MAYOR'S REPORT
3B. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
3B1. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT (WRITTEN)
CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed below are considered to be routine by the City
Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence.
4. CONSENT:
4A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 28, 2023, SPECIAL CITY
COUNCIL MEETING.
4B. APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 5, 2023, REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING.
4C. CANCEL THE JANUARY 2, 2024, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
4D. APPROVE FY2024 TEEN COURT INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT.
4E. APPROVE ZA23-0067, PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR CONSTELLATION
SOUTHLAKE, FOR PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 1 B01, 1601B,
1 B01 C, 1 B01 C1, 1601C2, 1601D, HARRISON DECKER SURVEY ABSTRACT
NO. 438, CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS AND LOCATED
AT 2100-2120 MUSTANG COURT, SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS. CURRENT ZONING:
"1-2" HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. SPIN NEIGHBORHOOD #8.
4F. APPROVE AN ENCROACHMENT AND JOINT USE AGREEMENT FOR A
COMBINATION OF WOOD AND WROUGHT IRON FENCES WITHIN THE
DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED AT 900 STACY DRIVE.
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4G. APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 1283, 1ST READING, A FRANCHISE
AGREEMENT WITH ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY, LLC.
APPROVED
Motion was made to approve Consent Items 4A-4G, as written, and moving Item 7A from
the Regular Agenda to the Consent Agenda, noting the following:
- Item 7A:
o Approving Ordinance No. 480-805, ZA23-0035, 1st Reading, Zoning
Change and Concept Plan for 1390 Brown Lane located on property
described as Tract 1G, John Heirs Childress Survey Abstract No. 253, City
of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and located at 1390 Brown Lane,
subject to the Staff Report dated December 12, 2023, and Plan Review
Summary No. 3, dated December 1, 2023;
o Approving variance to the Subdivision Ordinance No. 483, as amended,
Sections 8.01 and 5.04 requiring residential lots to front on a public street;
o Approving a zoning change and concept plan changing zoning from "AG"
Agricultural District to "SF-1A" Single Family Residential on a single tract of
land located at 1390 Brown Lane, and granting a variance to the Subdivision
Ordinance No. 483, as amended, Sections 8.01 and 5.04 requiring
residential lots to front on a public street, noting that the approval is subject
to meeting the City of Southlake minimum fire protection and access
standards.
Motion: McCaskill
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Robbins, McCaskill, Huffman, Smith, Torres-Lepp, Williamson
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
REGULAR AGENDA:
5. PUBLIC FORUM
Mayor Huffman opened the public forum at 7:06pm.
Laila Rhima, 700 Carrillon Ln, spoke in support of a request for the Council to issue a
ceasefire in Gaza resolution.
Saimaa Elshanshory, 607 Hays, spoke in support of a request for the Council to issue a
ceasefire in Gaza resolution.
Anthony Lazon Conde, Dallas, spoke in support of a request for the Council to issue a
ceasefire in Gaza resolution.
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Kyle Lawrence, 2906 Owen Ln, Mesquite, spoke in support of a request for the Council
to issue a ceasefire in Gaza resolution.
Brittney Beal, 9475 Forest Springs Dr., Apt. 1007, Dallas, spoke in support of a request
for the Council to issue a ceasefire in Gaza resolution.
Mohammed Farooqi, 8032 Brook Ride Dr., Ft. Worth, spoke in support of a request for
the Council to issue a ceasefire in Gaza resolution.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Huffman closed the public forum at
7:24pm.
6. ORDINANCES, SECOND READINGS, PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND RELATED
ITEMS:
6A. ORDINANCE NO. 1228B, 2ND READING, AMENDING ARTICLE V, "BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES," OF CHAPTER 2, "ADMINISTRATION;"
AMENDING ARTICLE XII, "BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS," OF CHAPTER
4.5, "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS;" ARTICLE III, "BOARDS,"
AND ARTICLE IV, "PARKS AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION," OF
CHAPTER 12, "PARKS AND RECREATION," OF THE SOUTHLAKE CODE OF
ORDINANCES TO UPDATE PROVISIONS AND LOCATE PROVISIONS FOR
ALL CITY BOARDS, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEES IN CHAPTER 2,
ARTICLE 5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND TO PROVIDE
CONSISTENCY IN THE GOVERNING PROVISIONS FOR BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES. PUBLIC HEARING
APPROVED
Operations Manager, Special Projects Robert Briggs presented Item 6A and answered
questions from the Council.
Mayor Huffman opened the public hearing at 6:50pm.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Huffman closed the public hearing at
6:50pm.
Motion was made to approve Item 6A, Ordinance No. 1228B, 2nd Reading, Amending
Article V, "Boards, Commissions and Committees," of Chapter 2, "Administration;"
Amending Article XII, "Building Board of Appeals," of Chapter 4.5, "Buildings and Building
Regulations;" Article III, "Boards," and Article IV, "Parks and Development Corporation,"
of Chapter 12, "Parks and Recreation," of the Southlake Code of Ordinances to update
provisions and locate provisions for all City Boards, Commission or Committees in
Chapter 2, Article 5 of the Code of Ordinances and to provide consistency in the
Governing Provisions for Boards, Commissions and Committees, subject to the Staff
Report dated December 6, 2023.
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Motion: McCaskill
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Robbins, McCaskill, Huffman, Smith, Torres-Lepp, Williamson
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
ORDINANCE NO. 1228B
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V, "BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES," OF CHAPTER 2, "ADMINISTRATION;" AMENDING ARTICLE XII,
"BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS," OF CHAPTER 4.5, "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING
REGULATIONS;" ARTICLE III, "BOARDS," AND ARTICLE IV, "PARKS DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION," OF CHAPTER 12, "PARKS AND RECREATION," OF THE
SOUTHLAKE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO UPDATE PROVISONS AND LOCATE
PROVISIONS FOR ALL CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, OR COMMITTEES IN
CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND TO PROVIDE
CONSISTENCY IN THE GOVERNING PROVISIONS FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS,
AND COMMITTEES; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE
OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AS REQUIRED BY LAW; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6B. ORDINANCE NO. 1023-A, 2ND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 "HEALTH AND SANITATION"
ARTICLE VI "PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS" OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. PUBLIC HEARING
APPROVED
Director of Planning and Development Services Dennis Killough presented Item 6B and
answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Huffman opened the public hearing at 6:52pm.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Huffman closed the public hearing at
6:52pm.
Motion was made to approve Item 6B, Ordinance No. 1023-A, 2nd Reading, an ordinance
of the City of Southlake amending Chapter 10 "Health and Sanitation" Article VI "Public
Swimming Pools and Spas" of the City of Southlake Code of Ordinances, as amended,
subject to the Staff Report dated December 12, 2023.
Motion: McCaskill
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Robbins, McCaskill, Huffman, Smith, Torres-Lepp, Williamson
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
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ORDINANCE NO. 1023-A
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 10
"HEALTH AND SANITATION", ARTICLE VI, "PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS"
OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING
ARTICLE VIAMENDING THE REGULATIONS FOR, "PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND
SPAS" TO CHAPTER 10; PROVIDING REGULATIONS THEREFOR; PROVIDING
THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6C. ORDINANCE NO. 1028-A, 2ND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 "HEALTH AND SANITATION"
ARTICLE III "FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS" OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. PUBLIC HEARING
APPROVED
Director of Planning and Development Services Dennis Killough presented Item 6C and
answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Huffman opened the public hearing at 6:53pm.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Huffman closed the public hearing at
6:53pm.
Motion was made to approve Item 6C, Ordinance No. 1028-A, 2nd Reading, an ordinance
of the City of Southlake amending Chapter 10 "Health and Sanitation" Article III "Food
Establishments" of the City of Southlake Code of Ordinances, as amended, subject to the
Staff Report dated December 12, 2023.
Motion: McCaskill
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Robbins, McCaskill, Huffman, Smith, Torres-Lepp, Williamson
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
ORDINANCE NO. 1028-A
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 10
"HEALTH AND SANITATION", ARTICLE ILL "FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS", OF THE
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING THE
REGULATIONS FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS; PROVIDING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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6D. RESOLUTION NO. 23-030, ZA23-0065, SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A MASS
GATHERING FOR SPRINGFEST, TO BE HELD IN A PORTION OF
SOUTHLAKE TOWN SQUARE, GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN E.
SOUTHLAKE BLVD., CARROLL AVE., PROSPECT ST., FEDERAL WAY, AND
CENTRAL AVE. CURRENT ZONING: "DT" DOWNTOWN DISTRICT. SPIN
NEIGHBORHOOD #8. PUBLIC HEARING
APPROVED
Director of Planning and Development Services Dennis Killough presented Item 6D and
answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Huffman opened the public hearing at 7:04pm.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Huffman closed the public hearing at
7:04pm.
Motion was made to approve Item 6D, Resolution No. 23-030, ZA23-0065, Specific Use
Permit for a Mass Gathering for Springfest, to be held in a portion of Southlake Town
Square, generally located between E. Southlake Blvd., Carroll Ave., Prospect St., Federal
Way, and Central Ave., subject to Staff Report dated December 12, 2023, and Specific
Use Permit Review Summary No. 1, dated November 16, 2023, subject to the Staff Report
dated December 19, 2023, and Specific Use Permit Review Summary No. 2, dated
December 19, 2023, also noting:
- Approving the requested Specific Use Permit for a mass gathering for Springfest
to be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024, allowing an alternative inclement
weather date of February 17, 2024, permitting the alternate site map presented
this evening if needed and limiting the SUP to a one-year approval.
- Vendors are not to block sidewalks in front of tenants and retail spaces.
Motion: McCaskill
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Robbins, McCaskill, Huffman, Smith, Torres-Lepp, Williamson
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
RESOLUTION NO. 23-030
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A MASS GATHERING FOR SPINGFEST
LOCATED BETWEEN E. SOUTHLAKE BLVD., CARROLL AVE., PROSPECT ST.,
FEDERAL WAY, AND CENTRAL AVE., SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, BEING DESCRIBED AS
A PORTION OF SOUTHLAKE TOWN SQUARE, MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A", AND AS DEPICTED ON THE APPROVED SITE PLAN
ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT "B" AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. ORDINANCES, FIRST READINGS, AND RELATED ITEMS:
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7A. ORDINANCE NO. 480-805, ZA23-0035, 1ST READING, ZONING CHANGE AND
CONCEPT PLAN FOR 1390 BROWN LANE LOCATED ON PROPERTY
DESCRIBED AS TRACT 1G, JOHN HEIRS CHILDRESS SURVEY ABSTRACT
NO. 253, CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS AND LOCATED
AT 1390 BROWN LANE, SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS. CURRENT ZONING: "AG"
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT. REQUESTED ZONING: "SF-1A" SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. SPIN NEIGHBORHOOD #5.
APPROVED UNDER CONSENT
8. RESOLUTIONS: (THERE ARE NO ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA.)
9. OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: (THERE ARE NO ITEMS ON THIS
AGENDA.)
10. OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: (THERE ARE NO ITEMS ON THIS
AGENDA.)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Huffman announced the City Council would go into Executive Session pursuant to
the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.074
deliberation regarding personnel matters. The City Council adjourned for Executive
Session at 7:25pm. Executive Session began at 7:26pm and concluded at 7:40pm.
RECONVENE
Mayor Huffman reconvened the meeting at 7:41pm.
As a result of the Executive Session, a motion was made to approve an amendment to
the City Secretary's contract with a contract extension of two years, including a 4.5% merit
increase, with an effective date of January 1, 2024.
Motion: McCaskill
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Robbins, McCaskill, Huffman, Smith, Torres-Lepp, Williamson
Nays: None
Absent: None
Approved: 7-0
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Huffman adjourned the meeting at 7:41 pm.
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*An audio recording of this meeting will be permanently retained in the City Secretary's
Office.
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