CouncilTrac · Matter
What this is
Ordinance No. 4488 would formally adopt standards of care for youth programs offered by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department. As with early childhood programs, state law requires cities to set these standards for youth programs.
Why it matters
Adopting these standards ensures city-run youth programs meet required safety and quality benchmarks for children and families.
Council action
Motion to approve Ordinances 4487 and 4488 as presented
Moved by Jennifer Justice. Seconded by Arefin Shamsul.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — March 25, 2024 meeting
- March 25, 2024 Vote taken — March 25, 2024 meeting · Approved 7-0
- July 15, 2026 Agenda updated — March 25, 2024 meeting
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — March 25, 2024
Hold public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 4488
Official agenda language
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4488, ADOPTING STANDARDS OF CARE FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE RICHARDSON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. • City Council Rules of Order and Procedure: https://www.cor.net/RulesofOrderandProcedure
Documents
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