CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — November 13, 2023
Meeting summary
27 agenda items · 1 public hearing · 17 consent items · $5.46M in spending items · 3 zoning cases
- Public hearing: Public hearing: rezone ~9 acres on Research Drive and add heavy manufacturing permit
- Largest spending item: Award construction contract for Interurban Common to Tegrity Contractors — $4,993,514.32 — $4,993,514.32
Ceremonial · 3 items routine
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Invocation by Curtis Dorian
Curtis Dorian delivers the opening invocation.
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Pledge of Allegiance led by Curtis Dorian
Curtis Dorian leads the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags.
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Proclamation for the Marvels of MAS and robotics demonstration
Council will present a proclamation honoring the Marvels of MAS, accompanied by a robotics demonstration.
Public comments · 1 item routine
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Public comment period for residents
Residents who submitted public comment cards may address the council.
Consent agenda
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Special permit for indoor commercial entertainment at 1002 N. Central Expressway
Ordinance No. 4475 would grant a special permit for an indoor commercial entertainment use at 1002 N. Central Expressway, a property zoned under the Collins/Arapaho TOD & Innovation District Form Based Code (Station Area Sub-District).
This would allow an indoor entertainment business to open at that location near the TOD district.
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Special permit for a nail technician school at 521 W. Campbell Road
Ordinance No. 4476 would grant a special permit allowing a nail technician school to operate at 521 W. Campbell Road, which is zoned LR-M(2) Local Retail.
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Establish the Community Inclusion and Engagement Commission
Ordinance No. 4477 would formally create a new city commission focused on community inclusion and engagement.
This creates a permanent advisory body to help ensure a broad range of residents can participate in city governance.
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Adopt updated plat submittal requirements list
Resolution No. 23-30 would formally adopt the city's list of requirements that developers must submit when filing a plat application.
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Agreement with TxDOT for federal air-quality funding at Campbell Road and University Parkway
Resolution No. 23-31 would authorize the city manager to sign an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation under the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program for the Campbell Road at University Parkway project.
This agreement unlocks federal transportation funding for improvements at the Campbell Road and University Parkway intersection.
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Adopt policy for council videoconference meetings
Resolution No. 23-32 would establish a formal policy governing when and how city council members may participate in meetings by videoconference.
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Shuttle bus service agreement with DART
Resolution No. 23-33 would authorize the city manager to sign a site-specific shuttle funding agreement with Dallas Area Rapid Transit for bus shuttle services.
This agreement funds shuttle bus service connecting Richardson residents to DART transit.
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Set fees for Breckinridge Park disc golf course
Resolution No. 23-34 would formally establish the fees and charges for using the Breckinridge Park Disc Golf Course and related facilities.
This sets what residents will pay to use the new disc golf course at Breckinridge Park.
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Designate Twin Rivers Park and name bridge for Bob & Lynn Townsend
Resolution No. 23-35 would officially add a described property to the city park system as "Twin Rivers Park" and name the bridge within that park the Bob & Lynn Townsend Bridge.
This formally adds a new park and honors the Townsend family with a named bridge.
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Designate DART-licensed property as "Interurban Common" park
Resolution No. 23-36 would designate a DART-licensed property for park and recreational purposes under the name "Interurban Common."
This formally creates a new public park space on DART-licensed land for Richardson residents.
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Designate property as "Apollo Park" in the city park system
Resolution No. 23-37 would officially add a described property to the city park system and name it "Apollo Park."
This formally adds a new named park to Richardson's park system.
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Annual contract for shuttle bus services — Echo AFC Transportation (Bid #01-24)
Council is asked to award an annual requirements contract to Echo AFC Transportation for shuttle bus services at unit prices established through Bid #01-24.
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Purchase police vehicle equipment from GT Distributors — $146,651.96 (Bid #23-24)
Council is asked to authorize a purchase order to GT Distributors, Inc. for $146,651.96 for police vehicle equipment through the BuyBoard cooperative purchasing contract #698-23.
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Purchase a roll-off truck for solid waste from East Texas Mack Sales — $239,115 (Bid #24-24)
Council is asked to authorize a purchase order to East Texas Mack Sales, LLC for $239,115 for one Mack Granite conventional chassis with roll-off hoist body for solid waste, purchased through the TIPS cooperative contract #200802.
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Purchase Cisco Duo cybersecurity software — $76,076 (Bid #25-24)
Council is asked to authorize a purchase order to Insight Public Sector, Inc. for $76,076 for Cisco Duo software through the Texas DIR cooperative contract #DIR-TSO-4167.
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Annual contract for preventive pond maintenance — Solitude Lake Management (RFP #701-24)
Council is asked to award an annual requirements contract to Solitude Lake Management for a preventive pond maintenance program at unit pricing established through RFP #701-24.
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Award construction contract for Interurban Common to Tegrity Contractors — $4,993,514.32
Council is asked to award a competitive sealed proposal contract to Tegrity Contractors Inc. in the amount of $4,993,514.32 for construction of Interurban Common, a new park space on DART-licensed property.
This $4,993,514.32 contract is the key step to building Interurban Common as a public park for Richardson residents.
Public hearings
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Public hearing: rezone ~9 acres on Research Drive and add heavy manufacturing permit
A property owner requests to rezone approximately 9 acres on the south side of Research Drive west of Telecom Parkway — keeping the industrial PD designation but revising the concept plan — and to add a special permit allowing a heavy-use manufacturing facility.
Approving the special permit would allow heavy manufacturing operations at this industrial site near Research Drive and Telecom Parkway.
Discussion
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Update on Active Transportation Plan, Bicycle Friendly Community designation, and advisory committee
Staff will brief council on the city's Active Transportation Plan, the process to renew Richardson's League of American Bicyclists' Bicycle Friendly Community designation, and a proposal to formally establish a Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
These decisions shape how easy and safe it is for residents to walk and bike around Richardson.
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Update on Breckinridge Park disc golf course and proposed fees
Staff will present an update on the disc golf course and recommend a fee structure for council to consider.
The fees adopted will determine what residents pay to use the disc golf course.
Executive session
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Executive session: legal consultation and real estate matters
The council will meet in a closed session to consult with the city attorney, discuss settlement of the City Hall fire insurance claim, and deliberate on purchasing real estate in the Greenville Ave./Main St. area.
Other business · 2 items routine
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Approval of minutes from four recent council meetings
Council will approve the official minutes from its meetings on October 23, October 30 (regular and special called), and November 6, 2023.
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Staff report on items of community interest
Staff will share informational updates on topics of general community interest.