CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — February 26, 2024
Meeting summary
23 agenda items · 3 public hearings · 13 consent items · $8.97M in spending items · 3 zoning cases
- Public hearing: Public hearing: special development plan for wholesale business at 512 N. Central Expressway
- Public hearing: Review of first-quarter financial report for FY 2023-2024
- Largest spending item: Bid #27-24: award $6.19 million contract to reconstruct West Shore and Newberry drives — $6,193,044
Ceremonial · 3 items routine
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Invocation by Arefin Shamsul
The meeting opens with an invocation delivered by Arefin Shamsul.
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Pledge of Allegiance led by Arefin Shamsul
Arefin Shamsul leads the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags.
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Proclamation honoring Marwan Marouf and the Muslim community
The council presents a proclamation recognizing Marwan Marouf and the Muslim community of Richardson.
Public comments · 1 item routine
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Public comment period
Residents who signed up to speak may address the council during the open public comment period.
Consent agenda
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Ordinance 4485: rezone 1.04 acres at Abrams and Buckingham roads for restaurant patio cover
This ordinance would rezone 1.04 acres at the northeast corner of Abrams Road and E. Buckingham Road from Retail to a Planned Development district, allowing a restaurant to add a patio cover under amended development standards and a concept plan.
Neighbors near Abrams and Buckingham roads would see a restaurant with an outdoor patio cover at this corner.
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Ordinance 4486: amend PD on Fall Creek Drive to change minimum dwelling unit floor area
This ordinance amends Planned Development Ordinance No. 4449 for a 5.1651-acre tract on the north side of Fall Creek Drive, between Central Expressway and Collins Boulevard, specifically changing the minimum floor area required per dwelling unit.
Residents near this development on Fall Creek Drive could be affected by changes to the size of dwelling units permitted on the site.
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Resolution 24-03: adopt updated City Council rules of order and procedure
The council would formally adopt an updated set of rules governing how its meetings are conducted and how council business is handled.
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Resolution 24-04: agree with Dallas County to design and build Central Trail Extension
This resolution would approve a project-specific agreement with Dallas County under its Capital Improvement Program to design and construct transportation improvements for the Central Trail Extension, and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.
This agreement moves forward a trail extension that would give Richardson residents a new non-motorized transportation route.
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Resolution 24-05: publish notice of intent to issue Series 2024 certificates of obligation
The council would authorize publication of the legally required public notice that the city intends to issue Series 2024 Certificates of Obligation, which is a type of debt instrument cities can use to finance capital projects.
Issuing certificates of obligation adds to the city's debt, which is repaid through property taxes and other revenues.
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Bid #27-24: award $6.19 million contract to reconstruct West Shore and Newberry drives
Staff recommends awarding Bid #27-24 to Muniz Construction, Inc. for $6,193,044 to reconstruct West Shore Drive from Arapaho to Lakeview Drive and Newberry Drive from West Shore Drive to Brookhurst Drive, including Alternate #1.
Residents who use West Shore Drive and Newberry Drive will experience construction activity, and these streets will be rebuilt once the work is complete.
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Bid #34-24: annual contract to Bruce Miller Nursery for landscape installation and materials
The council is asked to authorize an annual requirements contract with Bruce Miller Nursery for landscape installation and materials at unit prices established through Bid #34-24.
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Bid #39-24: annual contracts to two vendors for traffic count data services
The council is asked to authorize annual requirements contracts with Quality Traffic Data, LLC and National Data and Surveying Services for a traffic count program at unit prices established through Bid #39-24.
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Bid #52-24: cooperative contracts totaling $240,000 for tires and related supplies
The council is asked to authorize cooperative annual requirements contracts through BuyBoard Contract #729-24 with Michelin North America, Inc. ($40,000), Southern Tire Mart LLC ($130,000), and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company ($70,000) for tires, tubes, supplies, and equipment for city vehicles.
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Bid #54-24: lease 90 golf carts for Sherrill Park Golf Course for $542,970
The council is asked to approve a cooperative lease through BuyBoard Contract #706-22 with Yamaha Golf-Car Company for 80 electric golf carts at $491,520 over 48 months and 10 QuieTech EFI gas golf carts at $51,450 over 60 months for Sherrill Park Golf Course.
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Bid #56-24: $1.15 million cooperative contract with ABM Industry Groups for custodial services
The council is asked to authorize a cooperative annual requirements contract through BuyBoard Contract #726-24 with ABM Industry Groups, LLC for custodial services at city facilities in the amount of $1,152,561.
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Bid #57-24: $328,975 cooperative purchase to replace Eisemann Center fire alarm system
The council is asked to authorize a purchase order to Entech Sales and Service through BuyBoard Contract #654-21 in the amount of $328,975 to replace the fire alarm system at the Eisemann Center.
Replacing the fire alarm system at the Eisemann Center keeps a major public venue up to life-safety standards.
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Change order adding $677,665 to waterline realignment contract with Archer Western Construction
The council is asked to approve a change order increasing Contract #323000294 with Archer Western Construction, LLC by $677,665 to accommodate a realignment of the North Texas Municipal Water District's new 36-inch waterline as part of the 825 Pressure Zone Improvement Project.
This additional cost ensures the city's water infrastructure upgrades are coordinated properly with the regional water district's new waterline.
Public hearings
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Public hearing: special development plan for wholesale business at 512 N. Central Expressway
A property owner at 512 N. Central Expressway is seeking approval of a special development plan to operate a wholesale establishment on a 0.81-acre lot currently zoned as part of the Main Street/Central Expressway Planned Development (Interurban Sub-District). The plan includes allowing outdoor storage between the building wall and Bishop Avenue.
Approving outdoor storage and a wholesale use in this corridor could affect the look and activity level of the Central Expressway streetscape near Davis Street.
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Review of first-quarter financial report for FY 2023-2024
Staff will present and discuss the city's financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023-2024, covering how revenues and expenditures are tracking against the adopted budget.
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Review of the Richardson Fire Department annual report
The council will review and discuss the Richardson Fire Department's annual report summarizing the department's activities and performance over the past year.
Executive session
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Closed session: building security briefing from police chief
The council will meet privately, as allowed under Texas law, to receive a briefing from the Chief of Police about building security and protocol, and to deliberate regarding security devices or security audits.
Other business · 2 items routine
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Approval of meeting minutes from February 12, 19, and 20, 2024
The council is asked to approve the official minutes from its February 12 and February 19 regular meetings and the February 20 special called meeting.
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Staff report on items of community interest
Staff will provide the council with an informational update on current items of interest to the Richardson community.