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Correct numbering, spelling, and cross-references in the City Charter
Following voter-approved charter amendments in May 2026, this ordinance makes housekeeping corrections — renumbering sections and fixing spelling, punctuation, and cross-references — with no changes to policy.
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Adopt updated City Council rules of order and procedure
The council would formally adopt a resolution setting the rules that govern how council meetings are conducted.
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Discussion of council policies on religious holidays
Council will review and discuss its existing policies and procedures regarding religious holidays.
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Adopt ordinance incorporating voter-approved Home Rule Charter amendments
Following the May 2, 2026 election in which Richardson voters approved amendments to the city's Home Rule Charter, the council will formally adopt an ordinance incorporating those changes into the charter.
This makes the voter-approved charter changes official and legally effective, altering the rules that govern how Richardson's city government operates.
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Review bond and charter election communication plan
Council will review the city's plan for communicating with the public about an upcoming bond and charter election.
The communication plan will shape how Richardson residents learn about ballot measures that could affect city spending and governance rules.
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Order a May 2, 2026 special election on city charter amendments
The council would adopt an ordinance calling a special election on May 2, 2026 for voters to consider proposed amendments to Richardson's Home Rule City Charter. The ordinance also authorizes the city manager to sign election services contracts with Dallas County and Collin County Elections Departments.
Charter amendments approved by voters can change the fundamental rules governing how Richardson is governed, so this vote sets those proposed changes before the public.
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Correct numbering, spelling, and cross-references in the City Charter
Following voter-approved charter amendments in May 2026, this ordinance makes housekeeping corrections — renumbering sections and fixing spelling, punctuation, and cross-references — with no changes to policy.
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Adopt updated City Council rules of order and procedure
The council would formally adopt a resolution setting the rules that govern how council meetings are conducted.
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Discussion of council policies on religious holidays
Council will review and discuss its existing policies and procedures regarding religious holidays.
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Adopt ordinance incorporating voter-approved Home Rule Charter amendments
Following the May 2, 2026 election in which Richardson voters approved amendments to the city's Home Rule Charter, the council will formally adopt an ordinance incorporating those changes into the charter.
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Review bond and charter election communication plan
Council will review the city's plan for communicating with the public about an upcoming bond and charter election.
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Order a bond election for May 2, 2026
The council would formally call a bond election to be held on May 2, 2026, and make the administrative provisions needed to conduct it.
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Order a May 2, 2026 special election on city charter amendments
The council would adopt an ordinance calling a special election on May 2, 2026 for voters to consider proposed amendments to Richardson's Home Rule City Charter. The ordinance also authorizes the city manager to sign election services contracts with Dallas County and Collin County Elections Departments.
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Discussion on the upcoming charter amendment election
The council will review and discuss plans for a charter amendment election.
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Discussion on boards and commissions process and meeting recordings
The Council will review and discuss feedback received about how boards and commissions operate and whether their meetings should be recorded.
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Review of the proposed 2026 City Council meeting calendar
Council will look at and discuss the proposed schedule of City Council meetings for calendar year 2026.
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Discussion of updates to council rules of order and procedure
Council will review and discuss proposed changes to the rules that govern how council meetings are run.
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Resolution adopting updated city council rules of order and procedure
Council will vote to formally adopt the updated rules that govern how its meetings are conducted.
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Discussion of council rules of order and procedure
Council will review and discuss its current rules governing how meetings are conducted and decisions are made.
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Discussion: Council priorities and tactics for the 2025-2027 council term
Council reviews and discusses its strategic tactics and priorities for the 2025-2027 council term.
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Review and discuss charter amendment and bond election timelines
Council will review and discuss the schedules and deadlines for upcoming charter amendment and bond elections.
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Order a special election on proposed city charter amendments for November 4, 2025
The council will consider adopting an ordinance that officially calls a special election on proposed amendments to Richardson's Home Rule City Charter, to be held on November 4, 2025.
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Discussion of proposed charter amendments and ballot propositions
The council will review and discuss proposed changes to the city charter and the ballot propositions that would be presented to voters.
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Discussion of proposed city charter amendments and ballot propositions
The council will review and discuss proposed amendments to the city's charter and the language of any accompanying ballot propositions.
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Public hearing on the Richardson City Charter
Council will present follow-up items and hold a public hearing to gather resident input on the Richardson City Charter.
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Discussion: Charter Review Commission recommendations
Council will review and discuss recommendations submitted by the Charter Review Commission, which studied potential changes to the city's governing charter.
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Discussion: Charter Review Commission recommendations
Council will review and discuss the recommendations submitted by the Charter Review Commission.
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Charter Review Commission approves its May 29, 2025 meeting minutes
The Charter Review Commission will formally approve the minutes from its May 29, 2025 meeting.
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Charter Review Commission presents its report to City Council
The Charter Review Commission will present its findings and recommendations to the City Council during a joint work session.
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Charter Review Commission portion of joint meeting adjourns
The Charter Review Commission segment of the joint meeting with City Council formally concludes.
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Discussion: how the Mayor Pro Tem election process works
Council will discuss the procedure it uses to elect a Mayor Pro Tem before conducting that election.
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Elect Mayor Pro Tem for the 2025–2027 City Council term
Council will elect a Mayor Pro Tem to serve during the 2025–2027 term. Council may move into closed executive session to deliberate before voting.
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Canvass and certify results of the May 3, 2025 city council election
The council will formally review and declare the official results of the May 3, 2025 city council election and issue certificates of election to the winners.
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Swearing-in of newly elected mayor and council members
The oath of office is administered to the newly elected mayor and council members, officially placing them in their roles.
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Review and discuss Charter Review Commission meeting progress
The council will review and discuss the work being done by the Charter Review Commission in its recent meetings.
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Order a May 3, 2025 general election for mayor and six council seats
Resolution No. 25-02 would officially call a general election for May 3, 2025 to elect a Mayor and six City Council members. It also designates polling places, orders required public notices, and authorizes the city to enter joint election contracts.
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Appoint members to the Charter Review Commission
Council will select the individuals who will serve on the newly established Charter Review Commission.
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Review 2025 city council meeting and election calendars
Council will review and discuss the proposed schedule of regular council meetings and the election calendar for 2025.
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Create a Charter Commission and adopt its operating guidelines
Council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 4524, which formally creates a Charter Commission and establishes the guidelines under which it will operate.
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Amend Richardson's Code of Ethics to update complaint process, fines, and state law references (Ordinance No. 4514)
Ordinance No. 4514 updates the City's Code of Ethics in Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances. Changes include correcting a state law reference, adjusting the timeframe for council to consider ethics complaints, updating penalty fines for certain violations, and clarifying the rights of officers named in a complaint.
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Council discussion on the city's Code of Ethics ordinance
The council will review and discuss Chapter 2, Article 1 of the Code of Ordinances, which contains the city's Code of Ethics.
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Resolution 24-03: adopt updated City Council rules of order and procedure
The council would formally adopt an updated set of rules governing how its meetings are conducted and how council business is handled.
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Discussion of council rules of procedure
The council will review and discuss its own internal rules governing how meetings are conducted.
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2024 city council meeting calendar reviewed
The council will review and discuss the schedule of city council meetings planned for calendar year 2024.
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Adopt policy for council videoconference meetings
Resolution No. 23-32 would establish a formal policy governing when and how city council members may participate in meetings by videoconference.
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Discuss the city's remote city council meeting policy
The council will review and discuss its current policy governing when and how council members may participate in meetings remotely.
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Adopt Resolution 23-29 establishing city council goals
The council will formally adopt a written statement of its goals for the City of Richardson.
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Council reviews its goals for the 2023–2025 term
The council will review and discuss the priorities and goals it has set for the current two-year council term.
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Council discusses its policy for holding remote meetings
The council will review and discuss the city's current policy governing when and how council members may participate in meetings remotely.
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Council discusses ways to boost public engagement
The council will review and discuss strategies for encouraging more residents to participate in and stay informed about city government.
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Elect Mayor Pro Tem for the 2023–2025 city council term
The council will elect a Mayor Pro Tem to serve for the 2023–2025 term. The council may first discuss this item in closed executive session before voting in open session.
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Review May 6, 2023 election vote center locations
Council will review and discuss the locations and related information for vote centers in the May 6, 2023 election.
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Review and discuss the City Hall bond election communications plan
Council members will review and discuss the plan for communicating with residents about the upcoming City Hall bond election.
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Order a May 6, 2023 general election for mayor and six council seats
Resolution No. 23-02 would officially call a general election for May 6, 2023, to elect a mayor and six city council members. It also designates polling places, orders required public notices, and authorizes joint election contracts with other entities.
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Order a bond election for May 6, 2023
Resolution No. 23-03 would call a bond election to be held on May 6, 2023, and sets the rules for conducting that election.
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Review the 2023 city council election calendar
The council will review and discuss the schedule of key dates for the 2023 city council election.
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Review the proposed 2023 city council meeting calendar
Council will review and discuss the schedule of city council meetings planned for 2023.
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Council review of the city's Code of Ethics
Resolution No. 22-27 documents the council's review of Chapter 2, Article I (Code of Ethics) of the Richardson Code of Ordinances.
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Discussion: renewal of the Code of Ethics ordinance
Council will review and discuss renewing the city's Code of Ethics ordinance.
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Ordinance 4439: update rules on electioneering near polling places
This ordinance amends Chapter 13 of the city's Code of Ordinances to update definitions of "electioneering" and "voting period," revise existing rules on electioneering activities near polling locations, add three new prohibited activities (subsections 9, 10, and 11), and create a new administration section.
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Discussion: proposed changes to the electioneering ordinance
The council will review and discuss proposed amendments to the city's electioneering ordinance.
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Proposed changes to the electioneering ordinance discussed
The council reviews and discusses proposed changes to the city's ordinance governing electioneering — activities intended to influence voters.
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Ordinance establishing city council districts
The council is asked to adopt Ordinance No. 4429, which amends Chapter 2, Article II of the city's Code of Ordinances to establish official City Council districts.
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Public hearing on proposed council district boundary adjustments
The Council District Boundary Commission has recommended changes to Richardson's council district boundaries as required by Section 4.03 of the City Charter. Council will hold a public hearing to receive community input on those recommended adjustments.
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Briefing on 2022 council district boundary review and recommended adjustments
The council will receive a briefing from the 2022 Council District Boundary Commission on its review of district boundaries and any recommended adjustments, as required by City Charter Section 4.03.
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Appoint the 2022 Council District Boundary Commission
Council is asked to appoint a commission to review and make recommendations on city council district boundaries, as required by Section 4.03 of the City Charter.
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Canvass and certify results of the November 2, 2021 bond election
Council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 21-28 to officially count and declare the results of the bond election held on November 2, 2021.
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Adopt the City Council's statement of goals
Council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 21-29 formally establishing the City of Richardson City Council Statement of Goals.
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Council reviews its goals for the 2021–2023 term
The council will review and discuss the priorities and goals it has set for the current two-year council term.
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Order a bond election for November 2, 2021
The council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 21-15 to officially call a bond election for Richardson voters on November 2, 2021, and to set the rules for how that election will be conducted.
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Election of the Mayor Pro Tem for 2021–2023
The council will elect a Mayor Pro Tem to serve for the 2021–2023 council term. The council may move into closed executive session to deliberate this item before voting.
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Order a May 1, 2021 general election for mayor and six council seats
Resolution No. 21-04 would officially call a general election for May 1, 2021 to elect a mayor and six city council members, designate polling places, authorize joint election contracts with other jurisdictions, and adopt the voting equipment system to be used.
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Discussion of the 2021 City Council election
The council will review and discuss the upcoming 2021 City Council election.
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Updates to the city's Code of Ethics ordinance
Ordinance No. 4361 would update the Code of Ethics by revising the definition of 'officers,' requiring council members to file personal financial statements and conflicts disclosure statements under state law, giving the city attorney and outside counsel the same subpoena power as the council, and adding a new section requiring formal acknowledgment of the Code of Ethics.
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Social media policy for elected officials and board members
Resolution No. 20-21 would adopt a formal social media policy that applies to elected officials and all city council-appointed board and commission members.
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Discussion of the city's Code of Ethics ordinance renewal
The council will review and discuss renewing the Code of Ethics ordinance that governs conduct for city officials and employees.
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Discussion of social media policy for elected and appointed officials
The council will review and discuss a social media policy that would apply to Richardson's elected and appointed officials.
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Executive session: legal consultation, ethics ordinance, and economic development
The council will meet in closed session to consult with the city attorney, discuss renewal of the Code of Ethics Ordinance, and deliberate on economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the U.S. 75/Renner Rd. area.