CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — June 3, 2024
Meeting summary
18 agenda items · 3 public hearings · 8 consent items · $5.56M in spending items · 3 zoning cases
- Public hearing: Public hearing: rezone 545 E. Buckingham Rd. for 89-lot townhome development
- Public hearing: Public hearing: allow micro-brewery/brewpub at 740 S. Central Expressway
- Largest spending item: Award $2,812,226 contract for Greenville Avenue multimodal improvements — $2,812,226
- Action item: Adopt ordinance continuing the mayor's disaster declaration from May 29, 2024
Ceremonial · 2 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.
Public comments · 1 item routine
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Public comments on agenda items and visitors forum
Residents may address the council about items on tonight's agenda or other community topics.
Consent agenda
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Appoint Richardson representatives to the Regional Transportation Council
Resolution No. 24-06 would appoint Bruce Arfsten as representative and Bob Dubey as alternate to the Regional Transportation Council of the North Central Texas Council of Governments, a fractional-allocation membership shared with the Town of Addison.
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Adopt the City of Richardson Complete Streets Policy
Resolution No. 24-07 would formally adopt a Complete Streets Policy for Richardson, establishing a framework for designing streets that serve all users — drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders.
A Complete Streets Policy guides how future street projects are designed, which can affect safety and accessibility for people walking, biking, or using transit throughout the city.
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Reappoint Randy Roland to the NTMWD Board through May 2026
Council is asked to reappoint Randy Roland to the North Texas Municipal Water District Board for a two-year term running from June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2026.
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Award $2,812,226 contract for Greenville Avenue multimodal improvements
Staff recommends awarding Bid #07-24 to The Fain Group, Inc. in the amount of $2,812,226 for the Greenville Avenue Multimodal Improvements project (CSJ #0918-47-323).
This project will make multimodal improvements along Greenville Avenue, affecting how residents drive, walk, and bike along that corridor.
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Award $1,056,890 contract for 2021 Bond alley reconstruction (Group 6)
Staff recommends awarding Bid #49-24 to Candor Builders, Inc. in the amount of $1,056,890 to reconstruct a group of alleys funded by the 2021 bond program.
This work will repair deteriorated alleys in affected neighborhoods, which can improve drainage and access for nearby residents.
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Award $1,508,031.20 contract for residential sidewalk replacement in Region 2B
Staff recommends awarding Bid #61-24 to JR West TX Concrete, LLC in the amount of $1,508,031.20 for the 2021 Residential Sidewalk Replacement Program covering Region 2B.
This project will replace deteriorated sidewalks in Region 2B neighborhoods, improving pedestrian safety for residents in that area.
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Award annual contracts for automotive paint and body repair services
Staff recommends issuing annual requirements contracts under Bid #73-24 for automotive paint and body repair services: up to $125,000 to Maaco Collision Repair and up to $75,000 to Sheermetal Carstar, based on unit prices.
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Purchase up to $62,000 in furniture for Innovation Quarter headquarters tenant improvement
Staff recommends awarding Bid #85-24 to Global Furniture Group in an amount not to exceed $62,000 for the cooperative purchase and installation of furniture for the Richardson Innovation Quarter Headquarters (IQHQ) tenant improvement project, using TIPS Contract #230301 and OMNIA Partners Contract #R191803 through the Region VII Education Service Center's cooperative purchasing program.
Public hearings
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Public hearing: rezone 545 E. Buckingham Rd. for 89-lot townhome development
A property owner is asking to rezone approximately 6.5 acres at 545 E. Buckingham Road — north of Buckingham Road and west of Audelia Road — from Office/Commercial to Planned Development to build a townhome community with 89 lots.
Approving this rezoning would allow nearly 90 new townhomes on land currently zoned for offices, which could affect nearby traffic, neighborhood character, and housing supply.
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Public hearing: allow micro-brewery/brewpub at 740 S. Central Expressway
A request to amend the existing West Spring Valley Planned Development for approximately 5.3 acres at 740 S. Central Expressway — between Floyd Road and James Drive on the west side of S. Central Expressway — to permit a micro-brewery or brewpub and update the development standards.
This change would allow a new brewery/brewpub business type in an existing planned development, potentially bringing new activity to that corridor.
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Public hearing: add bicycle parking standards to city zoning ordinance
The city is proposing to amend Article XXII-D (Parking) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to add standards specifically for bicycle parking at developments across Richardson.
New bicycle parking requirements would apply city-wide to future development and could affect what property owners and businesses must provide.
Action items
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Adopt ordinance continuing the mayor's disaster declaration from May 29, 2024
Council is asked to adopt Ordinance No. 4496, which continues the disaster declaration and related orders that the mayor issued on May 29, 2024.
Continuing the disaster declaration keeps emergency authorities in place, which can affect how the city responds to and recovers from the triggering event.
Discussion
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Discussion on the North Texas Municipal Water District
Council will review and discuss matters related to the North Texas Municipal Water District.
The North Texas Municipal Water District is Richardson's primary water supplier, so this discussion could affect water service and rates for residents.
Other business · 2 items routine
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Approval of May 20, 2024 joint council meeting minutes
Council is asked to approve the official minutes from its May 20, 2024 joint meeting.
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Staff report on items of community interest
Staff will provide the council with an informational report on topics of community interest.