CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — April 8, 2024
Meeting summary
16 agenda items · 2 public hearings · 5 consent items · $2.32M in spending items · 1 zoning case
- Public hearing: Public hearing: special permit for a winery/distillery at 816 S. Sherman St.
- Public hearing: Public hearing on city water conservation and emergency management plans
- Largest spending item: Award $1.76 million contract for 2021 bond alley repairs on four streets — $1,762,063
Ceremonial · 2 items routine
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Invocation by Jennifer Justice
The meeting opens with an invocation delivered by Jennifer Justice.
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Pledge of Allegiance led by Jennifer Justice
Jennifer Justice leads the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags.
Public comments · 1 item routine
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Public comments on agenda items and open visitors forum
Residents may address the council about items on tonight's agenda or other community concerns.
Consent agenda
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Appoint presiding and assistant municipal court judges
Council will adopt Ordinance No. 4490 to officially appoint a presiding municipal judge and assistant municipal judges for Municipal Court of Record No. 1.
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Award $1.76 million contract for 2021 bond alley repairs on four streets
Council is asked to award Bid #33-24 to La Banda, LLC in the amount of $1,762,063 for the 2021 Bond Alley Group 7 Phase 2 project, covering alley improvements on Stardust Lane, Elizabeth Lane, Beltline Road, and Rotary Drive.
This project will repair alleys in the affected neighborhoods using 2021 bond funds, improving access and infrastructure for nearby residents.
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Purchase $179,930 Cisco cybersecurity software through state contract
Council is asked to authorize a purchase order to Netsync for $179,930.48 to buy Cisco Breach Protection Security Suite software through Texas DIR cooperative contract DIR-TSO-4167.
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Purchase $168,917 radio system power supply upgrade through state contracts
Council is asked to authorize a purchase order to GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. for $168,917.48 to upgrade the city's radio system uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) through Texas DIR cooperative contracts DIR-CPO-4751, DIR-CPO-4754, and DIR-CPO-5097.
Reliable backup power for the radio system is critical to keeping police, fire, and emergency communications running during power outages.
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Replace Eisemann Center Hill Performance Hall stage floor for $206,698
Council is asked to authorize a purchase order to Ponder Company, Inc. for $206,698 to replace the stage floor in the Hill Performance Hall at the Eisemann Center, using BuyBoard cooperative contract #641-21.
Public hearings
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Public hearing: special permit for a winery/distillery at 816 S. Sherman St.
A property owner is requesting a special permit and special development plan to operate a winery or distillery inside an existing 19,602-square-foot building on a 1.5-acre lot at 816 S. Sherman St., which is zoned Main Street/Central Expressway PD Planned Development (Railside Sub-District).
Approving this permit would allow alcohol production and potentially tasting-room uses at a specific Railside District location, which could affect the character and activity in that area.
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Public hearing on city water conservation and emergency management plans
Residents can comment on two water-related plans: the Water Conservation Plan, which outlines how the city manages water use, and the Water Resource and Emergency Management Plan, which covers how Richardson responds to water supply emergencies.
These plans directly affect how the city manages residents' water supply during normal times and in emergencies such as droughts or system failures.
Discussion
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Council discussion on Envision Richardson comprehensive plan update
Council will review and discuss the strategic direction for updating the Envision Richardson Comprehensive Plan, which guides long-term land use, growth, and community priorities for the city.
The comprehensive plan shapes future development, transportation, and land-use decisions that affect every Richardson neighborhood.
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Council discussion on the 2024 Trash Bash cleanup event
Council will review and discuss the 2024 Trash Bash, the city's community cleanup event.
Executive session
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Closed session: economic development talks near U.S. 75/Floyd Rd.
The council will meet privately to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the U.S. 75/Floyd Road area, as allowed under Texas Government Code Section 551.087.
Other business · 3 items routine
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Approve minutes from three recent meetings
Council is asked to approve the official minutes from the March 25, 2024 regular meeting, the April 1, 2024 meeting, and the April 3, 2024 Special Called Meeting.
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Recognition of National Library Week
The council will recognize National Library Week and honor the Richardson Public Library.
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Staff report on items of community interest
City staff will present a report on recent and upcoming items of general community interest.