Item 5ACITY OF SOUTHLAKE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: MARCH 1, 2005
LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas
Council Chambers in Town Hall
CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Andy Wambsganss, Mayor Pro Tern Keith
Shankland and Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Carolyn Morris; and Councilmembers Laura K.
Hill, Gregory Jones, Virginia M. Muzyka, and John Terrell.
CITY COUNCIL ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Acting City Manager Shana Yelverton, Interim Deputy City
Manager Charles Kiefer, Assistant to the City Manager Ben Thatcher, Executive
Secretary Kim Bush, Manager of Information Systems Gary Gregg, Audio Visual System
Technician Pam Jordan, Director of Community Services Malcolm Jackson, Deputy
Director of Community Services Steve Polasek, Director of Economic Development
Greg Last, Director of Finance Sharen Elam, Director of Human Resources Kevin
Hugman, Director of Planning Ken Baker, Chief Planner Dennis Killough, Director of
Public Safety Rick Black, Director of Public Works Pedram Farahnak, Deputy Director
of Public Works Charlie Thomas, Construction Manager Clayton Redinger, City
Attorney E. Allen Taylor, and City Secretary Lori Farwell.
WORK SESSION: The work session was called to order by Mayor Wambsganss at 5:29
p.m. City Council reviewed the agenda items with city staff and applicants. The
following agenda items were added to the consent agenda: 9a to appoint Don Coonan to
fill the unexpired term of Bill Vaughan on the Planning and Zoning Commission, 10a to
excuse Al Morin from the February 17 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 10c,
and 10d subject to the city attorney's final review. The work session ended at 5:53 p.m.
REGULAR SESSION:
Agenda Item No. 1. Call to order. The regular session was called to order by Mayor
Wambsganss at 5:53 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 2A. Executive Session. Mayor Wambsganss announced the City
Council would be going into Executive Session pursuant to the 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 5:53 p.m. Executive
Session began at 6:15 and ended at 7:35 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 2B. Reconvene. Mayor Wambsganss reconvened the regular meeting
at 7:29 p.m. The Mayor asked if there was any action necessary as a result of the
Executive Session. No action was necessary.
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Agenda Item No. 3. Invocation. The invocation was given by Dustin Boles from The Met
Church. Mayor Wambsganss led the pledge of allegiance.
Agenda Item No. 4A. Mayor's Report. Mayor Wambsganss announced upcoming
meetings and events. Mayor Wambsganss presented proclamations to Sharon Small for
American Red Cross Month and Marke Smith for the Leukemia Cup Regatta.
Agenda Item No. 4B. City Manager's Report. There was no report given.
Agenda Item No. 4C. SPIN Board Report. Alan Hogstein, SPIN Neighborhood #3,
updated Council on upcoming meetings and events.
Agenda Item No. 4D. Library Board Report. A written report was included in City
Council's packet.
Agenda Item No. 4E. Park and Recreation Board Report. Board member Cara White
updated Council on park events. She asked that Council hold a joint meeting with the
Park and Recreation Board at some point in the future.
Agenda Item No. 4F. Local Business Report. Director Last introduced Dr. David
Rockhart from Spine Team Texas who introduced his business to Council.
Councilmember Hill and Director Black presented information on the Game Over event
on March 15 and 16, 2005.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent agenda items are considered to be routine by the City
Council and are enacted with one motion.
Agenda Item No. 5A. Approve the minutes for the February 15, 2005, regular City
Council meeting. The minutes were approved as amended.
Agenda Item No. 5B. Authorize the Mayor to air nt a public utility easement in park
property adjacent to Kirkwood Hollow Staff requested to table this item to the March 15,
2005 City Council meeting.
Agenda Item No. 5C. Resolution No. 05 -008, (ZA04 -090), Specific Use Permit for a
telecommunications antenna located on Lot 1R, Block 1, Carroll High School Addition
located at 1501 West Southlake Boulevard. Current Zoning: S -P -1 Detailed Site Plan
District. SPIN Neighborhood #16. This item was tabled to the April 5, 2005 City Council
meeting.
Agenda Item No. 5D. Resolution No. 05 -010, Appoint members to the SPIN Standing
Committee. Assistant to the City Manager Thatcher presented this item to Council during
the work session. In accordance with Section 4.21 of the City Charter, the caption for this
term is listed as follows:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE,
TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD
REPRESENTATIVES TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE SOUTHLAKE
PROGRAM FOR THE INVOLVEMENT OF NEIGHBORHOODS (SPIN);
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Agenda Item No. 5E. Resolution No. 05 -011, Annual review of investment policy and
investment strategies. Director Elam presented this item to Council during the work
session. In accordance with Section 4.21 of the City Charter, the caption for this term is
listed as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE,
TEXAS, REVIEW OF INVESTMENT POLICY AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES.
Agenda Item No. 9A. Resolution No. 05 -012, Appoint a member to the Planning and
Zoning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Bill Vaughan. Council appointed
Donald Coonan to fill the unexpired term of Bill Vaughan. In accordance with Section
4.21 of the City Charter, the caption for this term is listed as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE,
TEXAS, APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF WILLIAM `BILL"
VAUGHAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Agenda Item No. 10A. Consider excusing members of the City Council and of the
Planning and Zoning Commission for absences from meetings. Mayor Wambsganss
presented this item to Council. Council excused the absence of Commissioner Al Morin
from the February 17, 2005 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Agenda Item No. 10C. Approve matching funds request for Boo -Boo's Buddies in the
amount of $12,500 for proposed dog park in Bob Jones Park. Director Jackson presented
this item to Council during the work session. Jan Ekonomy from Boo -Boo's Buddies
answered Council's questions.
Agenda Item No. 10D. Resolution No. 05 -013, Authorize the Mayor to enter into TIF
development and 380 agreements and the associated parking agreement with SLTS
Grand Avenue, L.P., for the development of the Grand Avenue District Director Elam
presented this item to Council during the work session.
Motion was made to approve consent agenda items 5a as amended, 5b to table to the
March 15 City Council meeting, 5c to table to the April 5 City Council meeting, 5d, 5e,
9a to appoint Don Coonan to fill the unexpired term of Bill Vaughan on the Planning and
Zoning Commission, 10a to excuse Al Morin from the February 17 Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting, 10c, and 10d subject to the city attorney's final review.
Motion: Shankland
Second: Terrell
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Ayes: Jones, Hill, Morris, Muzyka, Shankland, Terrell, Wambsganss
Nays: None
Approved: 7 -0
REGULAR AGENDA:
Agenda Item No. 6. Public Forum.
Karin Newell, 2819 R.D. Hurt Parkway, Bedford, Texas, thanked the City Council for
their constant support of her organization, Artsnet, and for recognizing the importance of
art within our community.
Lou Ann Heath, 1351 Lakeview, Southlake, Texas, represented the Southlake Historical
Society and asked for Council's continued and involved support. She asked Council to
consider the placement of a historical log cabin within the Town Square development.
Agenda Item No. 7A. Ordinance No. 778 -A, 2nd Reading, An amendment to Noise
Ordinance No. 778, modifying the definition of daytime and nighttime hours. Director
Black presented this item to Council. In accordance with Section 4.21 of the City Charter,
the caption for this term is listed as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 778, SECTION 11 -60, REDEFINING
CERTAIN TERMS RELATING TO NOISE NUISANCES; PROVIDING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
Motion was made to approve Ordinance No. 778 -A, 2nd Reading, an amendment to Noise
Ordinance No. 778, modifying the definition of daytime and nighttime hours
Motion:
Terrell
Second:
Shankland
Ayes:
Jones, Hill, Morris, Muzyka, Shankland, Terrell, Wambsganss
Nays:
None
Approved:
7 -0
Agenda Item No. 7B. Ordinance No. 883, 2nd Reading, An ordinance r anting
authorization to hold a city -wide Southlake Sidewalk Sale. Director Last presented this
item to Council. In accordance with Section 4.21 of the City Charter, the caption for this
term is listed as follows:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AUTHORIZATION TO HOLD A CITY -WIDE
SOUTHLAKE SIDEWALK SALE; ESTABLISHING AN APPLICATION AND
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APPROVAL PROCESS; ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR DISPLAY AND SALE
OF MERCHANDISE, SIGNAGE, AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCES; PROVIDING
THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
Motion was made to approve Ordinance No. 883, 2nd Reading, an ordinance granting
authorization to hold a city -wide Southlake Sidewalk Sale.
Motion: Shankland
Second: Terrell
Ayes: Jones, Hill, Morris, Muzyka, Shankland, Terrell, Wambsganss
Nays: None
Approved: 7 -0
Agenda Item No. lOB. Consider SP05 -017, Variance to the Sign Ordinance No. 704 -B
for Hibernia Bank located at 1110 East Southlake Boulevard. Chief Planner Killough
presented this item to Council. Applicants Jim Woll, ABC Sign Company, 1423
Duncanville Road, Duncanville, Texas and Sandy Boyd, Branch Manager of Hibernia
Bank, 3 Creekside Drive, Trophy Club, Texas answered Council's questions and
discussed this request with them.
Motion was made to table this item to the March 15, 2005 City Council meeting.
Motion:
Terrell
Second:
Shankland
Ayes:
Jones, Hill, Morris, Muzyka, Shankland, Terrell, Wambsganss
Nays:
None
Approved:
7 -0 (to table)
Agenda Item No. 10E. Authorize the Mayor to execute a Commercial Developer's
Agreement for Southlake Town Square Phase IV, Grand Avenue District, a 41.35 acre
tract. Directors Farahnak, Jackson, and Elam presented this item to Council during the
work session.
Park and Recreation Board member Cara White addressed Council regarding this item.
Motion was made to approve a Commercial Developer's Agreement for Southlake Town
Square Phase IV, Grand Avenue District, a 41.35 acre tract subject to signatures and
execution of Resolution No. 05 -013 as stated above.
Motion: Terrell
Second: Jones
Ayes: Jones, Hill, Morris, Muzyka, Shankland, Terrell, Wambsganss
Nays: None
Approved: 7 -0
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Agenda Item No. 12. Meeting adjourned. Mayor Wambsganss adjourned the meeting at
9:09 P.M.
*An audio recording of this meeting will be permanently retained in the City
Secretary's Office.
Andy Wambsganss
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lori A. Farwell, TRMC
City Secretary
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