CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — March 23, 2026
Meeting summary
18 agenda items · 4 public hearings · 4 consent items · $3.33M in spending items · 3 zoning cases
- Public hearing: Standards of care for early child development programs in Parks and Recreation
- Public hearing: Standards of care for youth programs in Parks and Recreation
- Largest spending item: Contract award for neighborhood street rehabilitation — Bid #09-26 — $2,157,170
- Action item: Temporary use permit for a portable classroom building at 2100 Copper Ridge Drive (RISD)
Ceremonial · 4 items routine
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Invocation by Dan Barrios
Dan Barrios will deliver the opening invocation.
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Pledge of Allegiance led by Dan Barrios
Dan Barrios will lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags.
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Proclamation honoring Dylan Kirk, RISD Elementary Teacher of the Year 2024-2025
The council will present a proclamation recognizing Dylan Kirk, music teacher at Richland Elementary School, for being selected as the RISD Elementary Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025.
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Proclamation honoring Diana Larsen, RISD Secondary Teacher of the Year 2024-2025
The council will present a proclamation recognizing Diana Larsen, teacher at Berkner High School, for being selected as the RISD Secondary Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025.
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 the agenda or other community topics.
Consent agenda
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Ordinance updating Richardson's short-term rental regulations
The council will consider adopting an ordinance making several updates to the city's short-term rental rules in Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances, including new definitions, revised registration requirements, hotel occupancy tax obligations, a new appeals process, and added enforcement and penalty provisions.
The changes would strengthen oversight of Airbnb- and VRBO-style rentals in Richardson, including new rules on who is responsible for operating a rental, how registrations can be revoked, and how violations are enforced.
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Contract award for alley rehabilitation — Bid #08-26
Staff requests authorization to award an annual requirements contract to R&A Legacy Construction, LLC for alley rehabilitation work in the estimated amount of $1,170,871.27.
This contract funds repairs to city alleys, helping maintain safe and usable access for residents and property owners.
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Contract award for neighborhood street rehabilitation — Bid #09-26
Staff requests authorization to award an annual requirements contract to R&A Legacy Construction, LLC for neighborhood street rehabilitation in the estimated amount of $2,157,170.
This contract funds repairs to residential streets across Richardson, helping keep neighborhood roads safe and in good condition.
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Contract for athletic field marking services — Bid #32-26
Staff requests authorization to award an annual requirements contract to Lined Right Athletic Field Marking for establishing and maintaining athletic field markings at city facilities, based on unit prices.
Public hearings
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Standards of care for early child development programs in Parks and Recreation
The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance establishing official standards of care for early child development programs run by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department.
These standards set minimum care and safety requirements for young children enrolled in city-run early childhood programs.
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Standards of care for youth programs in Parks and Recreation
The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance establishing official standards of care for youth programs offered by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department.
These standards set minimum care and safety requirements for youth enrolled in city-run recreational programs.
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Special permit for a cosmetic tattooing business at 2100 Alamo Road (ZF 25-24)
This is a continued public hearing on a request for a special permit to operate a cosmetic tattooing establishment at 2100 Alamo Road, a property currently zoned PD Planned Development for the LR-M(2) Local Retail District.
Approving the permit would allow a cosmetic tattooing business to open at this specific location.
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Special permit for a commercial amusement center at 506 Lockwood Drive (ZF 26-01)
The council will hold a public hearing on a request for a special permit to operate a commercial amusement center at 506 Lockwood Drive, which is zoned PD Planned Development under the Main Street/Central Expressway Form-Based Code (Central Place Subdistrict).
Approving the permit would allow an entertainment or amusement business to open at this location near the Main Street/Central Expressway corridor.
Action items
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Temporary use permit for a portable classroom building at 2100 Copper Ridge Drive (RISD)
Richardson ISD is asking the city to approve a temporary use permit, under Article XXIII-A of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, to place a portable building at 2100 Copper Ridge Drive for classroom use.
Approving the permit would allow RISD to house classroom activities in a portable structure at this location on a temporary basis.
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Update on planning for the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival
Staff will present a planning update on the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival for the council's review and discussion.
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Discussion of the City Council appointment process
The council will review and discuss the process used for making appointments to city boards, commissions, and other positions.
Other business · 2 items routine
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Approval of minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting
The council will review and approve the official minutes from its March 9, 2026 meeting.
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Report on items of community interest
Staff and council members will share updates on items of general community interest.