CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — January 12, 2026
Meeting summary
10 agenda items · 2 public hearings · 1 zoning case
- Public hearing: Second public hearing on the 2026 bond program
- Public hearing: Special permit for a childcare center at 500 N. Coit Road (ZF 25-20)
Ceremonial · 2 items routine
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Invocation by Joe Corcoran
Joe Corcoran will deliver the opening invocation.
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Pledge of Allegiance led by Joe Corcoran
Joe Corcoran will lead 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 on items appearing on tonight's agenda or on other topics of community interest.
Public hearings
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Second public hearing on the 2026 bond program
This is the second of the public hearings where residents can give input on the proposed 2026 bond program before the council moves forward.
Bond programs fund major capital projects such as streets, parks, and facilities, and the debt is typically repaid by taxpayers, so resident input matters before the program is finalized.
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Special permit for a childcare center at 500 N. Coit Road (ZF 25-20)
The council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance granting a special permit to allow a childcare center at 500 N. Coit Road, a property currently zoned LR-M(1) Local Retail.
Approving the permit would allow a childcare facility to open at this location, which could benefit nearby families seeking childcare options.
Discussion
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Discussion on the upcoming charter amendment election
The council will review and discuss plans for a charter amendment election.
A charter amendment election could change the fundamental rules governing how Richardson's city government operates, which directly affects residents' representation and city services.
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Discussion on Richardson's housing needs assessment and strategy
The council will discuss a housing needs assessment and strategy for the city.
The strategy could shape where and what types of housing get built in Richardson, affecting affordability and housing options for current and future residents.
Other business · 3 items routine
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Approve minutes of the January 5, 2026 meeting
The council will review and approve the official record of its January 5, 2026 meeting.
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Appointments and reappointments to city boards and commissions
The council will consider filling seats on twelve advisory bodies, including the Animal Services Advisory Commission, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission, City Plan Commission, Civil Service Board, Community Inclusion and Engagement Commission, Cultural Arts Commission, Eisemann Center Foundation, Library Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, Sign Control Board, TIF Boards, and the Zoning Board of Adjustment/Building and Standards Commission.
These volunteers shape city policy on topics ranging from zoning and parks to animal services and the arts, so the appointments affect decisions that touch everyday life in Richardson.
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Staff report on items of community interest
City staff will present a report on recent and upcoming items of community interest.