CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — May 18, 2020
Meeting summary
18 agenda items · 2 public hearings · 7 consent items · $681,902 in spending items · 2 zoning cases
- Public hearing: Rezone industrial land east of Shiloh Road and PGBT to add development rules
- Public hearing: Rezone 603 S. Plano Road and allow a drive-through restaurant
- Largest spending item: Award $531,127.50 contract for water main replacement on Grinnell Drive — $531,127.50
Ceremonial · 2 items routine
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Invocation by Kyle Kepner
The meeting opens with an invocation delivered by Kyle Kepner.
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Pledge of Allegiance led by Kyle Kepner
Kyle Kepner leads the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags.
Public comments · 1 item routine
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Acknowledge public comment cards submitted by residents
The council formally acknowledges comment cards submitted by members of the public.
Consent agenda
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Deny Oncor's request to raise electric distribution rates in Richardson
Oncor Electric Delivery Company has applied to increase its distribution rates charged within Richardson. Resolution No. 20-08 would formally deny that application, authorize the city to join the Oncor Cities Steering Committee to fight the increase, and hire outside legal and consulting help — with Oncor required to reimburse the city's reasonable rate-case costs.
If the city does not act, Oncor's proposed rate increase could raise electricity costs for Richardson residents and businesses.
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Nominate Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas as a state enterprise zone project
Resolution No. 20-09 would nominate Health Care Service Corporation, doing business as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (HCSC), as a Texas State Enterprise Zone Project, making the company potentially eligible for state tax benefits tied to job creation or investment.
Enterprise zone designation can help attract or retain a significant employer in Richardson.
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Award $531,127.50 contract for water main replacement on Grinnell Drive
Staff recommends awarding Bid #39-20 to SYB Construction to replace water mains along Grinnell Drive from 915 to 1301 Grinnell Drive. The contract total, including Bid Alternates A and B, is $531,127.50.
Replacing aging water mains improves water service reliability for nearby residents.
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Award annual landscape and turf maintenance contracts under Bid #51-20
Staff recommends authorizing annual requirements contracts with Carruthers Landscape Management and BrightView Landscape Services for citywide landscape and turf maintenance, billed at unit prices established through Bid #51-20.
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Award cooperative contracts for grounds equipment and irrigation supplies under Bid #60-20
Staff recommends annual cooperative purchasing contracts with Interspec, LLC (up to $80,000) and Professional Turf Products, LP (up to $60,000) for grounds maintenance equipment, irrigation parts, supplies, and installation. Purchases would be made under BuyBoard Contract #611-20.
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Award cooperative contract for hot and cold mix asphalt under Bid #61-20
Staff recommends an annual cooperative requirements contract with Texas Materials Group to supply hot and cold mix asphalt at unit prices established under City of Garland Bid #0204-18.
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Ratify $70,775 emergency sanitary sewer manhole replacement contract
Staff asks council to ratify an emergency contract awarded to Quality Excavation, Ltd. for $70,775 to replace a damaged sanitary sewer manhole. The work was authorized without a competitive bid under Texas Local Government Code Section 252.022(A)(2)(3) because it was needed to protect public health and safety.
A failed sewer manhole poses an immediate public health risk; ratification formally approves the emergency expenditure already made.
Public hearings
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Rezone industrial land east of Shiloh Road and PGBT to add development rules
A property east of Shiloh Road and the President George Bush Turnpike, south of Research Drive, would stay zoned for medium industrial use (I(M)-1) but would move into a Planned Development that adds specific development regulations. Council must hold a public hearing before voting on the ordinance.
The new development regulations attached to the Planned Development will shape what can be built on this industrial site and how it must look.
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Rezone 603 S. Plano Road and allow a drive-through restaurant
A 0.945-acre property at 603 S. Plano Road would move from Local Retail zoning (LR-M(2)) to a Planned Development version of that district with added development rules. The ordinance also includes a special permit to allow a restaurant with drive-through service at that location.
Approval would allow a drive-through restaurant to be built at this site, which could affect nearby traffic patterns and the character of the area.
Discussion
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Council preview and discussion of tonight's agenda items
Council members may ask questions or discuss any item appearing on tonight's agenda before formal action is taken.
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Council discussion of city's COVID-19 response
Council will review and discuss the city's ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This discussion may shape city policies and services affecting all Richardson residents during the pandemic.
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Council discussion of fiscal year 2020 budget outlook
Council will review and discuss the city's financial outlook for the current fiscal year 2020 budget.
Economic impacts may require adjustments to city spending, potentially affecting services residents rely on.
Executive session
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Closed session: personnel matters and board appointments
The council will meet privately, as allowed by Texas law, to discuss personnel matters and to review potential appointments or reappointments to the DART Board and the North Texas Municipal Water District Board.
Other business · 2 items routine
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Approve minutes of the May 4, 2020 council meeting
Council is asked to approve the official written record of its May 4, 2020 meeting.
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Staff report on items of community interest
Staff will provide council with a report on miscellaneous items of interest to the community.