CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — October 24, 2022
Meeting summary
12 agenda items · 7 consent items · $290,816 in spending items
- Largest spending item: Purchase of an armored rescue vehicle for the police department — $290,816 — $290,816
Ceremonial · 2 items routine
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Invocation by Ken Hutchenrider
The meeting opens with an invocation delivered by Ken Hutchenrider.
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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 permit for an outdoor smoking patio at a restaurant on Abrams Road
Ordinance No. 4441 would grant a special permit allowing a smoking establishment on an outdoor patio connected to a restaurant on approximately 1.04 acres at the northeast corner of Abrams Road and E. Buckingham Road, which is zoned Retail.
Nearby residents and diners would see an outdoor smoking area officially permitted at this location.
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Updated development standards for the Main Street/Central Expressway Form Based Code site
Ordinance No. 4442 would amend and restate Ordinance No. 4406, modifying development standards for 3.7801 acres at the southeast corner of S. Sherman Street and W. Spring Valley Road, which is zoned as a Planned Development under the Main Street/Central Expressway Form Based Code (Creative Corporate Sub-District).
Changes to what can be built on this corner could affect the character and density of development in the Main Street/Central Expressway corridor.
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New ordinance prohibiting purchase of used catalytic converters
Ordinance No. 4443 would add a new article to Chapter 12 of the city's code of ordinances banning the purchase of used catalytic converters within Richardson, with certain exceptions.
This measure is aimed at deterring catalytic converter theft, which affects residents across the city.
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Council review of the city's Code of Ethics
Resolution No. 22-27 documents the council's review of Chapter 2, Article I (Code of Ethics) of the Richardson Code of Ordinances.
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Shuttle funding agreement with DART for Galatyn area bus service
Resolution No. 22-28 would approve a site-specific shuttle funding agreement between Richardson and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) to provide bus shuttle services in the Galatyn Shuttle Service Area.
This agreement affects commuter and transit options for residents and workers near the Galatyn area.
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Richardson formally opposes Oncor's proposed electric rate increase
Resolution No. 22-29 would formally deny Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's application to raise electric rates within Richardson, and require Oncor to reimburse the city's costs of reviewing the rate case.
If the city's denial holds, Richardson customers would not see the rate increases Oncor requested.
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Purchase of an armored rescue vehicle for the police department — $290,816
Council is asked to award Bid #08-23 and authorize a purchase order to Lenco Armored Vehicles for an armored rescue vehicle for the Richardson Police Department, using the GSA cooperative contract #GS-07F-169DA at a cost of $290,816.
This vehicle would expand the police department's emergency response capability.
Discussion
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Review and recognition of the 2022 CARES Class program
Council will review and discuss the CARES Class 2022 program and present certificates to participants.
Other business · 1 item routine
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Staff report on community interest items
City staff will provide a report on items of general community interest.