CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — September 26, 2022
Meeting summary
25 agenda items · 3 public hearings · 12 consent items · $1.44M in spending items
- Public hearing: Public hearing and vote on revised stormwater drainage utility fee schedule
- Public hearing: Appointment of Health Officer for the City of Richardson
- Largest spending item: Bid #98-22: $999,744 purchase of Pierce fire pumper truck for Fire Department — $999,744
Ceremonial · 1 item routine
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Invocation by Janet Depuy
The meeting opens with an invocation delivered by Janet Depuy.
Public comments · 1 item routine
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Public comment acknowledgement
Residents who submitted public comment cards are recognized and may address the council.
Consent agenda
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Ordinance No. 4437: updates to property maintenance and parking rules
This ordinance amends city code to add rules on temporary electrical installations and decorative shutter upkeep, tighten pest control requirements, update regulations for parking recreational vehicles and trailers on residential property, clarify rules on outside storage of certain items, require vegetation near sidewalks and rights-of-way to be managed, and update definitions and placement rules for junked and immovable vehicles.
These changes update what residents are required to do — or not do — on their own property regarding storage, parking, landscaping, and building upkeep, and violations could result in code enforcement action.
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Ordinance No. 4438: new short-term rental registration and operating rules
This ordinance adds Article XIII to Chapter 6 of the city code, creating a registration and operating framework for short-term rentals (such as those listed on Airbnb or VRBO) in Richardson.
Residents who rent out their homes short-term, or who live near such properties, will be affected by new registration requirements and operating standards.
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Resolution No. 22-23: set registration fee for short-term rental properties
This resolution establishes the application fee that owners of short-term rental properties must pay to obtain a registration certificate under the new short-term rental ordinance.
Short-term rental operators will be required to pay this new fee to legally register their properties.
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Resolution No. 22-24: approve Atmos Energy rate settlement and new gas tariffs
Resolution No. 22-24 approves a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division on the company's 2022 Rate Review Mechanism filing, declares existing rates unreasonable, and adopts new tariffs reflecting the agreed-upon rate adjustments.
The approved settlement will change the rates Richardson residents pay for natural gas service.
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Resolution No. 22-25: update authorized representatives for TexPool investments
This resolution amends the list of city employees authorized to manage the city's TexPool investment account.
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Resolution No. 22-26: adopt updated City of Richardson Investment Policy
The council is asked to formally adopt the City of Richardson's updated Investment Policy.
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Amendments to the Municipal Civil Service System rules and regulations
The council is asked to approve amendments to the rules and regulations governing Richardson's Municipal Civil Service System.
Changes to civil service rules can affect hiring, discipline, and employment conditions for covered city employees.
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Approve Cultural Arts Commission FY23 hotel/motel tax grants totaling $293,500
The council is asked to approve the Cultural Arts Commission's recommendations to distribute hotel/motel tax funds to 21 arts organizations, ranging from $5,000 to $72,000 each, for a combined total of $293,500.
These grants fund local arts organizations that provide cultural programming available to Richardson residents.
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Bid #87-22: annual contract with Brinks, Inc. for security transport services
The council is asked to award an annual requirements contract to Brinks, Inc. for security transport services based on unit prices under Bid #87-22.
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Bid #96-22: $73,137 purchase of on-board cameras for solid waste fleet
The council is asked to authorize a $73,137 purchase order to LB Technology, Inc. for on-board camera system equipment and services for the solid waste fleet through 791 Cooperative contract #791202103009 under Bid #96-22.
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Bid #97-22: $293,611 purchase of Ford F-450 ambulance for Fire Department
The council is asked to authorize a $293,611 purchase order to Sterling McCall Ford for one Ford F-450 with a 14-foot Type 1 Mobile Intensive Care Unit module for the Fire Department, through HGAC contract #AM10-20.
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Bid #98-22: $999,744 purchase of Pierce fire pumper truck for Fire Department
The council is asked to authorize a $999,744 purchase order to Siddons-Martin Emergency Group for one Pierce Velocity 4-door pumper body for the Fire Department, through HGAC contract #FS12-19.
Public hearings
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Public hearing and vote on revised stormwater drainage utility fee schedule
After a public hearing, the council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 22-22, which revises the schedule of charges for the city's Municipal Drainage Utility System and sets new drainage fees.
New drainage charges will directly affect what property owners pay on their utility bills for stormwater management.
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Appointment of Health Officer for the City of Richardson
The council is asked to appoint a Health Officer for the City of Richardson.
The Health Officer is responsible for overseeing public health matters on behalf of the city.
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Appointments and reappointments to the Eisemann Center Foundation Board
The council will consider appointing and reappointing members to the Eisemann Center Foundation Board.
Discussion
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Discussion: FY23 arts grants funding recommendations from Cultural Arts Commission
The council will review and discuss the Richardson Cultural Arts Commission's recommended grants for arts organizations in fiscal year 2023.
The outcome will determine how much public funding local arts groups receive in the coming year.
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Discussion: National Night Out Against Crime on October 4, 2022
The council will hear an overview of Richardson's participation in the National Association of Town Watch National Night Out event scheduled for Tuesday, October 4, 2022.
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Discussion: proposed catalytic converter theft ordinance
The council will review and discuss a proposed ordinance aimed at addressing catalytic converter theft.
A new ordinance could create rules or penalties that affect residents and businesses dealing with this widespread crime.
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Discussion: 2022 Santa's Village plans
The council will review and discuss plans for the 2022 Santa's Village event.
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Discussion: proposed changes to the electioneering ordinance
The council will review and discuss proposed amendments to the city's electioneering ordinance.
Changes to electioneering rules could affect how and where political campaigning is permitted near polling places or city facilities.
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Discussion: preview of items on the City Council meeting agenda
Council members will review and discuss items appearing on the formal meeting agenda before taking action on them.
Other business · 2 items routine
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Approval of minutes from September 12 and 19, 2022 meetings
The council is asked to approve the official meeting minutes from its two most recent sessions.
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Staff report on items of community interest
City staff will report on items of general community interest.