Item 4ACITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
TEXAS
Item 4A
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 17, 2026
LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas 76092
Council Chambers in Town Hall
CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Shawn McCaskill, Mayor Pro Tern Randy Williamson,
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Kathy Talley, and Councilmembers Randy Robbins, Frances Scharli,
Austin Reynolds and Chuck Taggart.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Alison Ortowski, Assistant City Manager James Brandon,
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, Fire Chief Shannon Langford, 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:
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. 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 Tern Kathy Talley reviewed the items on the consent agenda.
REGULAR SESSION: Immediately following the work session
CALL TO ORDER
Regular Session was called to order by Mayor McCaskill at 5:39pm.
2A. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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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 and Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic
development negotiations. The City Council adjourned for Executive Session at 5:39pm.
Executive Session began at 5:52pm and concluded at 6:07pm.
2B. RECONVENE
Mayor McCaskill reconvened the meeting at 6:15pm.
3. REPORTS:
3A. MAYOR'S REPORT
3B. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
3131. ORGANIZATIONAL RECOGNITION: GFOA DISTINGUISHED BUDGET
PRESENTATION AWARD AND ACHIEVEMENT OF EXCELLENCE IN LIBRARIES
AWARD
Assistant to the City Manager Bora Sulollari provided highlights about the the GFOA
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. Youth Services Librarian Stacy Wells highlighted
the Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award.
3132. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT (WRITTEN)
3133. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN 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 FEBRUARY 3, 2026, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING.
4B. RESOLUTION NO. 26-003, APPOINTING A CHAIR TO THE TAX INCREMENT
REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ONE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE 2026
CALENDAR YEAR.
4C. APPROVE ZA26-0005, VARIANCE TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO. 483, AS
AMENDED, SECTION 5.06, REQUIRING A 5-FOOT-WIDE RESIDENTIAL
SIDEWALK ALONG THE STREET FRONTAGE FOR LOT 23, S. FREEMAN NO.
525 ADDITION, LOCATED AT 906 SHADY LANE.
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4D. APPROVE AN ENCROACHMENT AND JOINT USE AGREEMENT FOR THE
PLACEMENT OF A PATIO, OUTDOOR KITCHEN, AND PERGOLA WITHIN A 25-
FOOT DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED IN THE SOUTHLAKE WOODS
SUBDIVISION.
4E. EXCUSE THE ABSENCES OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEMBERS MIKE FORMAN AND GINA CANNOVA FROM THE FEBRUARY 5,
2026, REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING.
4F. 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, 3A1 B, AND
A PORTION OF TRACTS 1 E, 1 D, 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. (THE
APPLICANT HAS REQUESTED TO TABLE THIS ITEM INDEFINITELY.)
4G. TABLE: ORDINANCE NO. 480-840, ZA25-0066, 2ND READING, ZONING
CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR JANE'S PLACE, ON PROPERTY
DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, JANES CREEK ADDITION, AND TRACTS 3, 3C, 3CO2,
AND 3D, J. CHILDRESS SURVEY ABSTRACT NO. 253 AND LOCATED AT 1318,
1330, 1354, 1360, AND 1364 N. PEYTONVILLE AVENUE. CURRENT ZONING:
"AG" AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT AND "SF-1A" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT. REQUESTED ZONING: "RPUD" RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT. SPIN NEIGHBORHOOD #5. (THE APPLICANT HAS
REQUESTED TO TABLE THIS ITEM TO THE MARCH 3, 2026, REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING.)
APPROVED
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Kathy Talley presented the items for consideration on the Consent
Agenda.
Motion was made to approve Consent Items 4A-4G, as written.
Motion: Talley
Second: Williamson
Ayes: Talley, Robbins, Scharli, McCaskill, Reynolds, Taggart, Williamson
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
REGULAR AGENDA:
5. PUBLIC FORUM
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Mayor McCaskill opened the public forum at 7:00pm.
Deanna Kienast, 1518 Main St., spoke about fencing along Southlake Boulevard.
Suresh Reddy, 820 Simmons Court, spoke about the Jones Branch sewer project, being
opposed to a lift station.
Ximena Peryea, 2820 Rainforest Ct., spoke about the Jones Branch sewer project, issues
with erosion and would like the city to pursue Option B.
David Dowd, 2900 Hill Castle Ln., spoke about the Jones Branch sewer project, issues with
erosion and would like the city to keep the system like it is.
Carol Dowd, 2900 Hill Castle Ln., spoke about the Jones Branch sewer project, issues with
erosion and would like the city to keep the system like it is.
C'ami Thompson, 747 Shady Lane, spoke about the Jones Branch sewer project, issues
with erosion and would like the city to do something about the situation.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public forum at
7:15pm.
6. ORDINANCES, SECOND READINGS, PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND RELATED
ITEMS:
6A. ORDINANCE NO. 480-841, ZA25-0075, 2ND READING, ZONING CHANGE AND
CONCEPT/SITE PLAN FOR WHITE CHAPEL METHODIST CHURCH, ON
PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOT 1R, BLOCK 1, WHITE CHAPEL METHODIST
CHURCH ADDITION, AND LOCATED AT 185 S. WHITE CHAPEL BLVD.
CURRENT ZONING: "CS" COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT. REQUESTED
ZONING: "S-P-2" GENERALIZED SITE PLAN DISTRICT. SPIN NEIGHBORHOOD
#9. PUBLIC HEARING
APPROVED
Director of Planning and Development Services Dennis Killough presented Item 6A and
answered questions from the Council.
Mayor McCaskill opened a public hearing at 6:22pm.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public hearing at 6:22pm.
Motion was made to approve Item 6A, Ordinance No. 480-841, ZA25-0075, 2nd Reading,
Zoning Change and Concept/Site Plan for White Chapel Methodist Church, on property
described as Lot 1R, Block 1, White Chapel Methodist Church Addition, and located at 185
S. White Chapel Blvd., subject to the Staff Report dated February 9, 2026, and Site Plan
Review Summary No. 2, dated January 2, 2026, also noting,
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- Approving the zoning change and concept/site plan as presented for the construction
of new Youth Activity Center, the expansion of Education Building B, and New
Foundry addition to the existing Worship Center.
Motion: Williamson
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Robbins, Scharli, McCaskill, Reynolds, Taggart, Williamson
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
ORDINANCE NO. 480-841
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 480, AS AMENDED, THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS;
GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A CERTAIN TRACT OR TRACTS OF LAND WITHIN
THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS BEING LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 1 R, BLOCK
1, WHITE'S CHAPEL METHODIST CHURCH ADDITION, CITY OF SOUTHLAKE,
TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS AND MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN
EXHIBIT "A" FROM "CS" COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT TO "S-P-2" GENERALIZED
SITE PLAN DISTRICT WITH "CS" COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT USES, AS
DEPICTED ON THE APPROVED DEVELOPMENT PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND
INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT "B", SUBJECT TO THE SPECIFIC
REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS ORDINANCE; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE;
DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE
DEMAND THE ZONING CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS HEREIN MADE; 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.
6B. ORDINANCE NO. 1069A, 2ND READING, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE
SOUTHLAKE CITY CODE RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "DANGEROUS
ANIMAL," TRAPPING OF ANIMALS, AND ANIMALS IN PROTECTIVE CUSTODY.
PUBLIC HEARING
APPROVED
Chief of Police Ashleigh Casey presented Item 6B and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor McCaskill opened a public hearing at 6:29pm.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public hearing at 6:29pm.
Motion was made to approve Item 6B, Ordinance No. 1069A, 2nd Reading, amending
Chapter 4 of the Southlake City Code relating to the definition of "Dangerous animal,"
trapping of animals, and animals in protective custody.
Motion: Williamson
Second: Talley
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Ayes: Talley, Robbins, Scharli, McCaskill, Reynolds, Taggart, Williamson
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
ORDINANCE NO. 1069A
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4, "ANIMALS, FOWL, INSECTS AND
REPTILES," OF THE SOUTHLAKE CITY CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 4-100.
"DEFINITIONS"; AMENDING SECTION 4-460, "TRAPPING OF ANIMALS," AND ADDING
A NEW SECTION 4-465, "ANIMALS IN PROTECTIVE CUSTODY"; 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. APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FY 2026 — 2030 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM.
APPROVED
City Manager Alison Ortowski and Chief Financial Officer Sharen Jackson presented Item
9A and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor McCaskill opened a public hearing at 6:32pm.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public hearing at 6:32pm.
Motion was made to approve Item 9A, approving and adopting the FY 2026 — 2030 Capital
Improvements Program.
Motion: Williamson
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Robbins, Scharli, McCaskill, Reynolds, Taggart, Williamson
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
9B. RESOLUTION NO. 26-004, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION FOR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
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City Manager Alison Ortowski and Chief Financial Officer Sharen Jackson presented Item
9B and answered questions from the Council.
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Mayor McCaskill opened a public hearing at 6:32pm.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public hearing at 6:32pm.
Motion was made to approve Item 913, Resolution No. 26-004, approving and authorizing
publication of notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation for capital improvement
projects.
Motion: Williamson
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Robbins, Scharli, McCaskill, Reynolds, Taggart, Williamson
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
10. OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: (THERE ARE NO ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA.)
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McCaskill adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
*An audio recording of this meeting will be permanently retained in the City Secretary's Office.
MINUTES APPROVED ON THIS, THE 17TH OF FEBRURAY 2026.
Shawn McCaskill
Mayor
ATTEST:
Amy Shelley, TRMC
City Secretary
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