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Item 4A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 20, 2026 Page 1 of 7 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 20, 2026 LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas 76092 Council Chambers in Town Hall CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Shawn McCaskill, Mayor Pro Tem Randy Williamson, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Talley, and Councilmembers Randy Robbins, France Scharli, Austin Reynolds and Chuck Taggart. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Alison Ortowski, Assistant City Manager/Senior Director of Human Resources Stacey Black, Chief Financial Officer Sharen Jackson, Director of Economic Development and Tourism Daniel Cortez, Police Chief Ashley Casey, Deputy Fire Chief Jeremy Wilson, Director of Community Services David Miller, Director of Planning and Development Services Dennis Killough, Interim Director of Public Works Lauren LaNeave, City Attorney Cara White, and City Secretary Amy Shelley. WORKSESSION: 1. CALL TO ORDER. Work Session was called to order by Mayor Shawn McCaskill at 5:30pm. 2. INVOCATION: CLAYTON REED Mr. Clayton Reed provided the invocation. Mayor McCaskill led the pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas Flags. 3. CELEBRATING SOUTHLAKE’S 70TH ANNIVERSARY Assistant to the City Manager Bora Sulollari highlighted the City’s plans for celebrating Southlake’s 70th anniversary. 4. DISCUSS ALL ITEMS ON TONIGHT'S AGENDA. NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AND EACH ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED DURING THE REGULAR SESSION. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Talley reviewed the items on the consent agenda. REGULAR SESSION: Immediately following the work session 1. CALL TO ORDER Item 4A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 20, 2026 Page 2 of 7 Regular Session was called to order by Mayor McCaskill at 5:41pm. COUNCILMEMBER RANDY ROBBINS LEFT AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION. 2A. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor McCaskill 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. The City Council adjourned for Executive Session at 5:41pm. Executive Session began at 5:51pm and concluded at 7:08pm. 2B. RECONVENE Mayor McCaskill reconvened the meeting at 7:13pm. 3. REPORTS: 3A. MAYOR’S REPORT 3B. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT 3B1. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN REPORT (WRITTEN) 3B2. 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 JANUARY 6, 2026, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. 4B. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 26-001, ADOPTING THE 2025 TARRANT COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN (HAZMAP). 4C. APPROVE ZA25-0076, PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR TRADEMARK SOUTHLAKE, ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 1A AND 1A03, JAMES J. WEST SURVEY ABSTRACT NO. 1620, CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS AND LOCATED AT 1800 AND 1900 N. WHITE CHAPEL BLVD. CURRENT ZONING: “ECZ” EMPLOYMENT CENTER ZONING DISTRICT. SPIN NEIGHBORHOOD #3 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 20, 2026 Page 3 of 7 4D. APPROVAL OF AN ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH TRI- COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (TCEC) TO PROVIDE FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICES AT THE SOUTHLAKE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $130,000. 4E. TABLE: ORDINANCE NO. 480-564F, ZA24-0042, 2ND READING, ZONING CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR CARILLON PARC PLAZA DISTRICT, ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 3A4, 3A4A, 3A5, 3A, 3A3, 3A1B, AND A PORTION OF TRACTS 1E, 1D, AND 3A1, LARKIN H. CHIVERS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 300, AND GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF E. S.H. 114 AND N. WHITE CHAPEL BLVD., WEST OF RIVERA DR., AND APPROXIMATELY 600 FT. SOUTH OF E. KIRKWOOD BLVD., CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS. CURRENT ZONING: “ECZ” EMPLOYMENT CENTER ZONING DISTRICT. REQUESTED ZONING: “ECZ” EMPLOYMENT CENTER ZONING DISTRICT. SPIN NEIGHBORHOOD #3. PUBLIC HEARING (THE APPLICANT HAS REQUESTED TO TABLE THIS REQUEST TO THE FEBRUARY 17, 2026, CITY COUNCIL MEETING) 4F. EXCUSE THE ABSENCE OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER LORA GUNTER FROM THE JANUARY 8, 2026, REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING. APPROVED Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Talley presented the items for consideration on the Consent Agenda. Motion was made to approve Consent Items 4A-4F. Motion: Talley Second: Williamson Ayes: Talley, Scharli, McCaskill, Reynolds, Taggart, Williamson Nays: None Absent: Robbins Approved: 6-0 REGULAR AGENDA: 5. PUBLIC FORUM Mayor McCaskill opened the public forum at 7:15pm. Howard Sanders, 1000 Lakewood Dr., expressed his appreciation about the intersection improvements at Lakewood and Carroll Avenue. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 20, 2026 Page 4 of 7 Dianne Dormann, 100 Acsot Dr., spoke about safety issues on students crossing on White Chapel. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public forum at 7:20pm. 6. ORDINANCES, SECOND READINGS, PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND RELATED ITEMS: 6A. ORDINANCE NO. 1228E, 2ND READING, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 5, OF THE SOUTHLAKE CITY CODE TO CONFORM TO STATE LAW CHANGES IMPACTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. PUBLIC HEARING APPROVED Interim Director of Public Works Lauren LaNeave presented Item 6A and answered questions from the Council. Mayor McCaskill opened a public hearing at 7:27pm. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public hearing at 7:27pm. Motion was made to approve Item 6A, Ordinance No. 1228E, 2nd Reading, amending Chapter 2, Article 5, of the Southlake City Code to conform to state law changes impacting the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee. Motion: Williamson Second: Talley Ayes: Talley, Scharli, McCaskill, Reynolds, Taggart, Williamson Nays: None Absent: Robbins Approved: 6-0 ORDINANCE NO. 1228E AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V, “BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES,” OF CHAPTER 2, “ADMINISTRATION,” OF THE SOUTHLAKE CITY CODE TO CONFORM TO STATE LAW CHANGES IMPACTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE; 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. 1298, 2ND READING, ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON BORDEAUX DRIVE BETWEEN SOUTH CARROLL AVENUE AND LORRAINE DRIVE AND ON ASCOT DRIVE BETWEEN NORTH WHITE CHAPEL DRIVE AND SARATOGA DRIVE. PUBLIC HEARING APPROVED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 20, 2026 Page 5 of 7 Interim Director of Public Works Lauren LaNeave presented Item 6B and answered questions from the Council. Mayor McCaskill opened a public hearing at 7:35pm. Dianne Dormann, 100 Ascot Dr., asked that considerations be made for contractors parking on the roadway during the parking timeframes. Dean Latas, 111 Ascot Dr., stated the 3-4pm timeframe seems to be sufficient, but he is good with whatever is being proposed. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public hearing at 7:40pm. Motion was made to approve Item 6A, Ordinance No. 1298, 2nd Reading, adopting an ordinance to establish parking restrictions on Bordeaux Drive between South Carroll Avenue and Lorraine Drive and on Ascot Drive between North White Chapel Drive and Saratoga Drive. Motion: Williamson Second: Talley Ayes: Talley, Scharli, McCaskill, Reynolds, Taggart, Williamson Nays: None Absent: Robbins Approved: 6-0 ORDINANCE NO. 1298 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18-184 “PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN STREETS” OF THE SOUTHLAKE CITY CODE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7. ORDINANCES, FIRST READINGS, AND RELATED ITEMS: (THERE ARE NO ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA.) 8. RESOLUTIONS: (THERE ARE NO ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA.) 9. OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: 9A. ZA25-0077, PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR DOVE RIDGE ADDITION (FORMERLY KNOWN AS CARDINAL COURT ADDITION), BEING A REVISION OF LOT 9 AND LOT 57R, F. THROOP NO. 1511 ADDITION, CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS AND LOCATED AT 2080 AND 2117 E. DOVE RD. CURRENT ZONING: “SF-1A” SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. SPIN NEIGHBORHOOD #4. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 20, 2026 Page 6 of 7 APPROVED Director of Planning and Development Services Dennis Killough presented Item 9A and answered questions from the Council. Mayor McCaskill opened a public hearing at 7:50pm. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public hearing at 7:50pm. Motion was made to approve Item 9A, ZA25-0077, Preliminary Plat for Dove Ridge Addition (formerly known as Cardinal Court Addition), being a revision of Lot 9 and Lot 57R, F. Throop No. 1511 Addition, City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and located at 2080 and 2117 E. Dove Rd., subject to the Staff Report dated January 12, 2026, and Revised Plat Review Summary No. 1, dated January 8, 2026, and noting the following: - Granting approval of the variance to allow the proposed street to be designated as a private street with gates. Motion: Williamson Second: Talley Ayes: Talley, McCaskill, Reynolds, Taggart, Williamson Nays: Scharli Absent: Robbins Approved: 5-1 EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor McCaskill 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 7:56pm. Executive Session began at 7:57pm and concluded at 7:57pm. RECONVENE Mayor McCaskill reconvened the meeting at 7:58pm. As a result of the Executive Session, a motion was made to approve an amendment to the City Manager’s employment contract, effective February 1, 2026, to include: - Salary increase: 5% merit increase and a 5% market adjustment - Contract extension: 1 year – January 31, 2029 Motion: Talley Second: Williamson Ayes: Talley, Scharli, McCaskill, Reynolds, Taggart, Williamson Nays: None Absent: Robbins Approved: 6-0 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 20, 2026 Page 7 of 7 As a result of the Executive Session, a motion was made to approve an amendment to the City Secretary’s employment contract, effective January 1, 2026, to include: - Salary increase: 2.5% merit increase and a 2.5% market adjustment - Contract extension: 2 years – December 31, 2028 Motion: Talley Second: Williamson Ayes: Talley, Scharli, McCaskill, Reynolds, Taggart, Williamson Nays: None Absent: Robbins Approved: 6-0 10. OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: (THERE ARE NO ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA.) 11. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCaskill adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m. *An audio recording of this meeting will be permanently retained in the City Secretary’s Office. MINUTES APPROVED ON THIS, THE 3RD OF FEBRURAY 2026. ______________________________ Shawn McCaskill Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Amy Shelley, TRMC City Secretary