CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — June 15, 2026
Meeting summary
15 agenda items · 2 public hearings · 4 consent items · $250,000 in spending items · 2 zoning cases
- Public hearing: Public hearing and ordinance on zoning code amendments: family definition and protest rules (ZF 26-09)
- Public hearing: Public hearing and ordinance on home-based business rules in residential zones (ZF 26-10)
- Largest spending item: Award $250,000 contract for hauling construction debris — $250,000
- Action item: Ordinance updating the 'family' definition in the property maintenance code
Ceremonial · 3 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.
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Recognition for traffic signal box art contest winners
The council will recognize the winners of the city's traffic signal box art contest.
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 topics of community concern.
Consent agenda
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Approve minutes of the June 8, 2026 council meeting
The council is asked to formally approve the written record of its previous meeting on June 8, 2026.
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Appoint Richardson's representatives to the Regional Transportation Council
The council would formally appoint Bruce Arfsten as representative and Amir Omar as alternate to the Regional Transportation Council of the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Richardson shares this fractional allocation membership with the Town of Addison.
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Approve TxDOT funding agreement for Collins Bridge signal and bike/pedestrian improvements
The council would approve an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to support signal upgrades and bike and pedestrian enhancements at Collins Bridge.
This agreement secures state transportation funding for safety and mobility improvements at Collins Bridge that benefit cyclists and pedestrians.
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Award $250,000 contract for hauling construction debris
The council is asked to award RFP #703-26 to Intercon Construction Co. Inc. for hauling construction debris under a cooperative annual requirements contract worth up to $250,000.
Public hearings
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Public hearing and ordinance on zoning code amendments: family definition and protest rules (ZF 26-09)
The council will hold a public hearing and consider a city-initiated ordinance amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to update the definition of 'Family' and revise the rules governing property-owner protests of zoning changes. These changes affect Articles I, XXII-A, and XXIX of the code.
Changing the definition of 'family' and adjusting protest procedures could affect who may live together in residential zones and how neighbors can formally oppose future rezoning requests.
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Public hearing and ordinance on home-based business rules in residential zones (ZF 26-10)
The council will hold a public hearing and consider a city-initiated ordinance that updates the definition of 'Home Occupation,' adds a new category called 'Home-Based Business (No-Impact),' and adds that use to the list of permitted uses in nine residential zoning districts. New supplemental regulations for home occupations and no-impact home-based businesses would also be added to the zoning code.
These changes would formally allow certain low-impact businesses to operate out of Richardson homes in a wider range of residential neighborhoods, with new standards to protect neighborhood character.
Action items
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Ordinance updating the 'family' definition in the property maintenance code
The council will consider amending Chapter 6 of the city's Code of Ordinances — the Property Maintenance article — to update the definition of 'Family' so it is consistent with the zoning code change in Item 8.
Aligning the property maintenance definition of 'family' with the zoning code ensures consistent enforcement of occupancy rules across city regulations.
Discussion
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Council discussion on DART programs and topics of interest
The council will review and discuss Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) programs and any topics of current interest to the city.
DART decisions can affect transit service, station development, and transportation options available to Richardson residents.
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Review FY 2026-2027 Transportation and Mobility Work Plan
The council will review and discuss the city's Transportation and Mobility Work Plan for fiscal year 2026-2027, which outlines upcoming transportation projects and priorities.
The work plan shapes which road, traffic, and mobility projects the city will pursue in the coming year.
Executive session
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Executive session: economic development deliberation for Project Realcom
The council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss confidential commercial or financial information and potential incentives related to a business prospect identified as Project Realcom.
Other business · 1 item routine
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Staff report on items of community interest
City staff will provide a brief report on current community items of interest.