CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — November 8, 2021
Meeting summary
24 agenda items · 2 public hearings · 16 consent items · $10.07M in spending items · 7 zoning cases
- Public hearing: Special permit for a childcare center inside a church at 2800 Custer Pkwy
- Public hearing: Special permit for a massage establishment at 328 W. Campbell Rd
- Largest spending item: Award $8.46 million contract for Custer Road paving, drainage, and utility improvements — $8,462,577.88
- Action item: Canvass and certify results of the November 2, 2021 bond election
Ceremonial · 2 items routine
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Invocation by Ken Hutchenrider
Ken Hutchenrider delivers the opening invocation for the meeting.
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Pledge of Allegiance led by Ken Hutchenrider
Ken Hutchenrider leads the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags.
Public comments · 1 item routine
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Public comment period
Residents who submitted public comment cards are acknowledged and may address the council.
Consent agenda
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Special development plan and multi-family permit near S. Sherman St and W. Spring Valley Rd
Ordinance No. 4406 would grant modified development standards under the Main Street/Central Expressway Form Based Code and a special permit for multi-family housing on a 3.7801-acre site at the southeast corner of S. Sherman Street and W. Spring Valley Road.
This would allow new multi-family residential development in a form-based code district, potentially adding housing units near the Main Street/Central Expressway corridor.
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Planned development modifications and drive-through restaurant permit at Floyd Rd and James Dr
Ordinance No. 4407 would grant major modifications to the West Spring Valley Corridor PD Planned Development District and a special permit for a restaurant with full drive-through service on 5.085 acres at the southeast corner of Floyd Road and James Drive.
Approval would allow a drive-through restaurant to be built at that intersection under modified planned development rules.
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PD modifications and permits for drive-through restaurant and coffee roasting facility near James Dr and S. Central Expressway
Ordinance No. 4408 would grant major modifications to the West Spring Valley Corridor PD and special permits for a drive-through restaurant and an associated coffee roasting and warehouse facility on two parcels (0.608 acres and 0.67 acres) near James Drive and S. Central Expressway.
Approval would allow a drive-through restaurant and a coffee roasting/warehouse operation to be established at these locations.
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Special permit for dog daycare and boarding kennel west of Jupiter Rd on Infocom Dr
Ordinance No. 4409 would amend an existing planned development (Ordinance No. 4211) to allow dog daycare and boarding kennel use, and grant a special permit for that use, on a 0.906-acre portion of an 8.408-acre site west of Jupiter Road on the north side of Infocom Drive.
Approval would permit a dog daycare and boarding kennel business to open at that location.
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Revised concept plan for JJ Pearce planned development at N. Coit Rd and Melrose Dr
Ordinance No. 4410 would amend and restate the JJ Pearce Planned Development (Ordinance No. 4256, as amended by Ordinance No. 4388) by adopting a revised concept plan for a 45.9294-acre tract at the northeast corner of N. Coit Road and Melrose Drive.
This revision updates the development blueprint for a large tract in the JJ Pearce area, affecting what can be built there.
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Adopt the city's updated investment policy
Resolution No. 21-30 would formally adopt the City of Richardson's investment policy, which governs how the city manages and invests public funds.
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Cast vote for a member of the Dallas Central Appraisal District board
Resolution No. 21-31 directs the city to cast its vote for the fourth member of the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District.
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Cast vote for a member of the Collin County Central Appraisal District board
Resolution No. 21-32 directs the city to cast its vote for a member of the Board of Directors of the Central Appraisal District of Collin County.
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Award $8.46 million contract for Custer Road paving, drainage, and utility improvements
The city recommends awarding Bid #02-22 to Axis Contracting in the amount of $8,462,577.88 (including bid alternates 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6) for paving, drainage, and utility improvements on Custer Road from Arapaho Road to Campbell Road.
This major road and utility project will improve driving conditions, drainage, and underground utilities along a key stretch of Custer Road.
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Award $1.315 million contract to rehabilitate Copper Ridge elevated water storage tank
The city recommends awarding Bid #05-22 to Viking Industrial Painting in the amount of $1,315,040 (including bid alternate 1) to rehabilitate the Copper Ridge elevated water storage tank.
Rehabilitating this water storage tank helps ensure reliable water pressure and supply for residents served by it.
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Annual contract for electrical services at special events
The city seeks authorization to issue an annual requirements contract under Bid #06-22 to Richardson Ready Electric for electrical services at special events, based on unit prices.
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Cooperative contract with Grainger for building maintenance supplies
The city seeks authorization to issue a cooperative annual requirements contract under Bid #20-22 to Grainger for building maintenance, repair, and operations supplies and equipment through BuyBoard Contract #657-21, at percentage discounts.
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Purchase and install a restroom building at Creek Hollow Park for $177,786
The city seeks authorization to issue a purchase order under Bid #21-22 to Public Restroom Company for $177,786 to purchase and install a restroom building at Creek Hollow Park through BuyBoard Contract #592-19.
This adds a permanent restroom facility at Creek Hollow Park, improving amenities for park visitors.
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Cooperative contract with Mobotrex for traffic control products
The city seeks authorization to issue a cooperative annual requirements contract under Bid #22-22 to Mobotrex for traffic control products through BuyBoard Contract #608-20, at percentage discounts.
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Purchase one agriculture tractor for parks maintenance for $66,689
The city seeks authorization to issue a purchase order under Bid #24-22 to New Holland Agriculture in the amount of $66,689 for one agriculture tractor for parks maintenance, through BuyBoard Contract #611-20.
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Purchase a Bauer compressor for the fire department for $51,799.29
The city seeks authorization to issue a purchase order under Bid #25-22 to August Industries in the amount of $51,799.29 for one Bauer Vertecon compressor packager for the fire department, through BuyBoard Contract #603-20.
Public hearings
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Special permit for a childcare center inside a church at 2800 Custer Pkwy
A childcare center is proposed to operate within an existing church facility at 2800 Custer Parkway. Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 4404 to grant the required special permit.
Approval would allow a childcare center to open in that church building, adding a childcare option for nearby families.
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Special permit for a massage establishment at 328 W. Campbell Rd
A massage establishment is proposed at 328 W. Campbell Road, which is zoned C-M Commercial District. Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 4405 to grant the required special permit.
Approval would allow a massage business to operate at that commercial location.
Action items
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Canvass and certify results of the November 2, 2021 bond election
Council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 21-28 to officially count and declare the results of the bond election held on November 2, 2021.
This is the formal legal step that makes the bond election results official, determining which bond projects can move forward.
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Adopt the City Council's statement of goals
Council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 21-29 formally establishing the City of Richardson City Council Statement of Goals.
This statement sets the council's official priorities and direction for city government.
Other business · 1 item routine
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Approve minutes from October 25 and November 1, 2021 meetings
Council is asked to approve the official minutes from the October 25, 2021 regular meeting, the October 25, 2021 Boards & Commissions meeting, and the November 1, 2021 meeting.