Minutes
Regular Meeting
101 W. Abram St.
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Minutes |
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| Arlington City Council Regular Meeting |
City Hall Council Chamber 101 W. Abram St. |
Mayor J. Ross called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Executive Pastor Oles Mironyuk, Lake Church, gave the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas Flags were recited
Mayor J. Ross proclaimed October 2026 as Crime Prevention Month. This proclamation was presented by Mayor J. Ross and accepted by Sergeant Vince Pewitt, Arlington Police Department.
Mayor J. Ross proclaimed October 2026 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This proclamation was presented by Mayor J. Ross and accepted by Bryce Carter, Chief Info Security Officer, Information Technology Department, and staff.
Mayor J. Ross recognized Dr. Jennifer Cowley, former president of the University of Texas at Arlington, and presented the Key to the City of Arlington, Texas.
Martha Garcia, City Secretary, recited the speaker guidelines and general decorum.
6.1.) September 29, 2026, Afternoon Meeting
September 29, 2026, Evening Meeting
Councilmember M. Galante made a motion to approve the minutes from the September 29, 2026, Afternoon and Evening Council meetings. Seconded by Councilmember T. Ware, the motion carried with 9 ayes and 0 nays.
Councilmember R. Gonzalez made a motion to approve all items from the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Councilmember L. Pham, the motion carried with 9 ayes and 0 nays.
| CONSENT AGENDA - MINUTE ORDERS |
| 7.1.) | Renewal of Annual Requirements Contract for Animal Services Medical Supplies, Project 25-0012 (MO#10132026-001) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to exercise the second and final, one-year renewal option for the annual requirements contract for animal services medical supplies with MWI Veterinary Supply Co., dba MWI Animal Health, of Boise, Idaho, in an amount not to exceed $186,302, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Animal Services Account No. CC410401-SC0529 [$168,516] and Animal Services Account No. CC410401-SC0507 [$17,786] and are subject to FY2028 budget approval. |
| 7.2.) | Renewal of Annual Requirements Contract for Freeway Mowing, Project 24-0172 (MO#10132026-002) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to exercise the second and final, one-year renewal option for the annual requirements contract for freeway mowing with Lawn Patrol Service, Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $332,232, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Clean Team Account No. CC410701-SC0626. |
| 7.3.) | Annual Requirements Contract for Traffic Control Signs and Materials, Project 27-0012 (MO#10132026-003) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an annual requirements contract for traffic control signs and materials with Vulcan, Inc., dba Vulcan Signs, of Foley, Alabama, in an amount not to exceed $101,168, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Public Works Traffic Control Account No. CC720105-SC0512. |
| 7.4.) | Annual Requirements Contract for Hot-Mix Asphaltic Concrete, Project 27-0011 (MO#10132026-004) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an annual requirements contract for the purchase of hot-mix asphaltic concrete with Reynolds Asphalt & Construction Company, of North Richland Hills, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $700,000; Texas Materials Group, Inc., of Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $700,000; and Austin Asphalt, Inc., of Coppell, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $700,000, for a total amount not to exceed $2,100,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Street Maintenance Sales Tax Account No. CC720101-SC0614. |
| 7.5.) | Annual Requirements Contract for Stormwater Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Services, Project 26-0157 & PWDR26003 (MO#10132026-005) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve an annual requirements contract for Stormwater Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Services with Halff Associates, Inc., of Richardson, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $249,128, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funding is available in Drainage Capital Projects Account No. CC308501-PWDR26003-SC0574. |
| 7.6.) | Annual Requirements Contract for Potable Water, Ground, and Elevated Storage Tank Inspections and Cleaning, Project 27-0038 (MO#10132026-006) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the annual requirements contract for the potable water, ground, and elevated storage tank inspections, and cleaning with US Underwater, LLC, of Miami, Florida, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative in an amount not to exceed $256,750 and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Treatment Maintenance Account No. CC620102-SC0586. |
| 7.7.) | Annual Contract for Commvault Cloud Cyber Resilience Software, Project 27-0043 (MO#10132026-007) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the annual contract for Commvault Cloud Cyber Resilience software with Summus Industries, Inc., of Sugar Land, Texas, through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources, which is part of the State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program in an amount not to exceed $186,493, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Server Support Account No. CC930701-SC0624. |
| 7.8.) | Engineering Services Contract for the 2026 Drainage Improvements and Maintenance, Project No. PWDR26001 (MO#10132026-008) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an engineering services contract for the 2026 Drainage Improvements and Maintenance with LJB Inc., of Miamisburg, Ohio, in an amount not to exceed $326,760. Funding is available in Drainage Capital Project Account No. CC308501-PWDR26001-SC0574. |
| 7.9.) | Four-Year Contract for Additional Workday ERP Software Modules, Project 27-0045 (MO#10132026-009) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the four-year contract for additional Workday ERP software modules with Precision Task Group, Inc., of Houston, Texas, through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources, which is part of the State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program in an amount not to exceed $1,676,582, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in ERP Systems Account No. CC190901-SC0624 and are subject to FY2028, FY2029, and FY2030 budget approval. |
| 7.10.) | Professional Services Contract for Orthopedic Care, Project 27-0037 (MO#10132026-010) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a professional services contract for orthopedic care with Regenexx, LLC, of Des Moines, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $255,500, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in various accounts. |
| 7.11.) | Reject All Proposals for the Maintenance and Repair of Vertical Turbine Pumps, Project 26-0159 (MO#101326-011) Reject all proposals relative to Project 26-0159 for the maintenance and repair of vertical turbine pumps and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the action. |
| CONSENT AGENDA - ORDINANCES FINAL READING |
| 7.12.) | Specific Use Permit SUP26-02 (2401 Havenwood Drive) Final reading of an ordinance approving Specific Use Permit SUP26-02 for a Secondary Living Unit, on certain property known as 2401 Havenwood Drive, zoned Residential Single-Family (RS-7.2); amending the Zoning District Map accordingly. |
ORDINANCE NO. 26-056
| 7.13.) | Zoning Case PD26-08 (7204 Mitchell Parkway) Final reading of an ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain property known as 7204 Mitchell Parkway to Planned Development (PD) for Residential Estate (RE) uses plus an Electric Utility Substation, with a Development Plan; amending the Zoning District Map accordingly. |
ORDINANCE NO. 26-057
| CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS |
| 7.14.) | Authorize the Request for Proposal (RFP) Procurement Method for the Purchase and Installation of LED Lighting Improvements at Six Athletic Complexes, Project 27-0040 A resolution authorizing the competitive sealed proposal, otherwise known as request for proposal, procurement method for the purchase and installation of LED lighting improvements at six athletic complexes. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26-321
| 7.15.) | Authorize the Request for Proposal (RFP) Procurement Method for Demolition, Abatement and Site Preparation Services at 1220 West Division Street, Project 26-0127 & PJ000196 A resolution authorizing the competitive sealed proposal, otherwise known as request for proposal, procurement method for demolition, abatement and site preparation services at 1220 West Division Street. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26-322
| 7.16.) | Authorize the Competitive Sealed Proposal Procurement Method for the Re-Roofing, Window Systems and Fire Alarm System Replacement at the East Police Sub-Station, Project 26-0247 & CMAM25006 A resolution authorizing the competitive sealed proposal procurement method for the re-roofing, window systems and fire alarm system replacement at the East Police Sub-Station. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26-323
| 7.17.) | North Texas Anti-Gang Center Interlocal Agreement A resolution authorizing the execution of a Local Administrative Agreement Between the Constituent Agencies of the Texas Anti-Gang Center – North Texas. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26--324
| 7.18.) | Memorandum of Understanding with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) A resolution authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives relative to the Arlington Police Department’s participation in a Violent Crime Task Force. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26-325
| 7.19.) | Professional Services Contract for Arlington Cemetery Operations A resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a professional services contract with M.E. Wade Family Funeral Home, LP, of Hubbard, Texas, relative to cemetery operations at the Arlington Cemetery, and to be retroactively effective to September 3, 2026. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26-326
| VIII) ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA |
| IX) | CONSIDER AND VOTE ON WITHDRAWN ITEMS |
The public hearing concerning Zoning Case PD26-15 (6203 Tempest Drive) opened at 6:54 p.m. Gincy Thoppil, Director, Planning and Development Services Department, introduced Cindy McCoy, Arlington, Texas 76018, who presented the proposed ordinance to Council. There being no others, the public hearing was closed at 7:02 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Councilmember R. Gonzalez made a motion to approve first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain property known as 6203 Tempest Drive to Planned Development (PD) for Residential Single-Family-5 to allow a garage conversion at a property built after 1984 (RS-5), with a Development Plan; amending the Zoning District Map accordingly. Seconded by Councilmember B. Hogg, the motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor J. Ross, Councilmember R. Gonzalez, Councilmember N. Hunter, Councilmember T. Ware, Councilmember B. Garcia-Dumas, Councilmember L. Pham, Councilmember B. Hogg and Councilmember J. Shelton
NAYS: Councilmember M. Galante
ABSTAIN: None FIRST READING
The public hearing concerning Zoning Case PD26-10 (7201 and 7205 US 287 Highway) opened at 7:03 p.m. Gincy Thoppil, Director, Planning and Development Services Department, introduced Jordan Bishop, Arlington, Texas 76018, who presented the proposed ordinance to Council. There being no others, the public hearing was closed at 7:08 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Councilmember R. Gonzalez made a motion to approve first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning classification on certain property known as 7201 and 7205 U.S. 287 Business Highway to Planned Development (PD) for limited Light Industrial (LI) uses, with a Development Plan; amending the Zoning District Map accordingly. Seconded by Councilmember T. Ware, the motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor J. Ross, Councilmember M. Galante, Councilmember R. Gonzalez, Councilmember N. Hunter, Councilmember T. Ware, Councilmember L. Pham, Councilmember B. Hogg and Councilmember J. Shelton
NAYS: Councilmember B. Garcia-Dumas
ABSTAIN: None FIRST READING
Venera Flores-Stafford, Assistant Director Parks, Recreation, and Culture Department, presented the proposed ordinance to Council.
Councilmember M. Galante made a motion to approve first reading of an ordinance adopting the City of Arlington Youth Programs Standards of Care to provide staffing ratios; minimum staff qualifications; minimum facility, health, and safety standards; and mechanisms for monitoring and enforcing the adopted local standards for municipal youth recreation programs. Seconded by Councilmember N. Hunter, the motion carried with 9 ayes and 0 nays.
| XIII) | ANNOUNCEMENTS |
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
APPROVED:
Jim R. Ross, Mayor
ATTEST:
Martha Garcia, City Secretary