Minutes
Regular Meeting
101 W. Abram St.
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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.
Jim Burgin, Mission Arlington, gave the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas Flags were recited.
Mayor J. Ross proclaimed October 6, 2026, as National Night Out in Arlington. This proclamation was presented by Mayor J. Ross and accepted by Al Jones, Police Chief, Arlington Police Department.
Martha Garcia, City Secretary, recited the speaker guidelines and general decorum.
5.1.) 09-29-26 Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Councilmember R. Gonzalez made a motion to approve the following resolutions appointing membership to Boards and Commissions. Seconded by Councilmember T. Ware, the motion carried with 8 ayes and 0 nays.
6.1.) September 8, 2026, Afternoon Meeting
September 8, 2026, Evening Meeting
September 15, 2026, Evening Meeting
Councilmember M. Galante made a motion to approve the minutes from the September 8, 2026, Afternoon and Evening meetings, and the September 15, 2026, Evening meeting. Seconded by Councilmember L. Pham, the motion carried with 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Councilmember R. Gonzalez made a motion to approve all items from the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Item No. 7.19. Seconded by Councilmember L. Pham, the motion carried with 8 ayes and 0 nays.
| CONSENT AGENDA - MINUTE ORDERS |
| 7.1.) | Renewal of Annual Requirements Contract for the Purchase and Delivery of Calcium Hypochlorite Tablets and Sodium Bisulfate Tablets, Project 25-0366 (MO#09292026-001) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to exercise the first of two, one-year renewal options for the annual requirements contract for the purchase and delivery of calcium hypochlorite tablets and sodium bisulfate tablets with Aqua-Rec, Inc., of Azle, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $154,620, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Asset Management – Parks & Rec. Account No. CC502704-SC0508 [$77,310] and Aquatics Administration Account No. CC504101-SC0620 [$77,310]. |
| 7.2.) | Annual Requirements Contract for Masonry Installation, Repair, and Restoration Services for the Parks, Recreation, & Culture Department, Project 26-0266 (MO#09292026-002) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the annual requirements contract for masonry installation, repair, and restoration services for the Parks, Recreation, & Culture Department with Green Foam Solutions, LLC., dba Liftcrete Solutions, of Waco, Texas, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative, in an amount not to exceed $150,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in various Parks, Recreation, & Culture departmental accounts. |
| 7.3.) | Annual Requirements Contract for the Rental of Traffic Barricades, Project 27-0031 (MO#09292026-003) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the annual requirements contract for the rental of traffic barricades with Buyers Barricades, Inc. of Richland Hills, Texas, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative in an amount not to exceed $210,130 and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in various departmental accounts. |
| 7.4.) | Annual Contract for VMware Cloud Foundation Software Licensing and Support Services, Project 27-0039 (MO#09292026-004) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the annual contract for VMware Cloud Foundation software licensing and support services 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 $246,449, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in IT Projects Account No. CC930902-SC0533. |
| 7.5.) | Annual Insurance Program Policy Renewals and New Policies for FY2027 (MO#09292026-005) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to negotiate and procure insurance policies through Alliant Insurance Services Inc., San Diego California, for Property, Crime, Airport/Aviation Liability, Excess Workers’ Compensation, General and Liquor Liability, Excess General and Liquor Liability, Volunteer Accident, Cyber Liability, and any new policies for FY2027, in an amount not to exceed $1,571,030. |
| 7.6.) | Renewal and Modification of the Two-Year Requirements Contract for Security Guard Services, Project 22-0143 (MO#09292026-006) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to exercise the second and final, two-year renewal option and modification of the two-year requirements contract for security guard services with Vets Securing America, Inc., of San Antonio, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $1,573,707, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Non-Departmental Account No. CC190201-SC0533 [$1,110,874]; Sanford Properties Maintenance Account No. CC370106-SC0533 [$319,768]; and various departmental accounts [$143,065]; and are subject to FY2028 budget approval. |
| 7.7.) | Three-Year Contract for the Support and Maintenance of the City Website, Project 27-0025 (MO#09292026-007) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a three-year contract for the support and maintenance with Carahsoft Technology Corporation, of Reston, Virginia, 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 $413,850, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Software Services Account No. CC930401-SC0624 [$212,663] and Special Services Account No. CC150201-SC0533 [$201,187]; and are subject to FY2028 and FY2029 budget approvals. |
| 7.8.) | Architectural Services Contract for Improvements at Five Library Branches, Project AM 26-18 and CMLI26001 (MO#09292026-008) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an architectural services contract for improvements at five library branches with LBL Architects, Inc., of Arlington, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $258,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are available in Library Bond Capital Project Account No. CC968501-SC0574 and subject to FY27 budget approval. |
| 7.9.) | Construction Contract for Collins 2.5 Million Gallon Elevated Storage Tank Phase 2 Rehabilitation, Project 26-0296 & WUTK24002 (MO#09292026-009) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve a construction contract for Collins 2.5 Million Gallon Elevated Storage Tank Phase 2 Rehabilitation, with Blastco Texas, Inc., of Channelview, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $3,451,297. Funds are budgeted in Water Bond Account No. CC658502-PJWUTK24002-SC0697. |
| 7.10.) | Construction Contract for Site Preparation and Concrete Improvements for the Touched by Time Sculpture, Project 26-0306 (MO#09292026-010) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract for site preparation and concrete improvements for the Touched by Time Sculpture with The DMW Design Group, Inc., dba DMW Commercial of Burleson, Texas, through the Interlocal Purchasing System TIPS/TAPS in an amount not to exceed $238,767, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Park Capital Projects Account No. CC508501-PJPKPL26005–SC0688 [$113,767] and in Arts and Revitalization – CES Account No. CC970104-SC2003 [$125,000]. |
| 7.11.) | Construction Contract for the Elzie Odom Athletic Center Renovations, Project 26-0098 & PJPKPL24004 (MO#09292026-011) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve a construction contract for the Elzie Odom Athletic Center renovations with HCI Commercial, LLC, of Dallas, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $2,512,918, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Park Bond Capital Projects Account No. CC508503-PJPKPL24004-SC0688. |
| 7.12.) | Engineering Services Contract for Treepoint 1.0 Million Gallon Elevated Storage Tank, Project WU 26-11 & WUTK25004 (MO#09292026-012) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an engineering services contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas, for Treepoint 1.0 Million Gallon Elevated Storage Tank in an amount not to exceed $1,242,500. Funding is available in Water Bond Account No. CC658502-PJWUTK25004-SC0574. |
| 7.13.) | Professional Services Contract for the Safe Routes to School Master Plan, Project 26-0196 (MO#09292026-013) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve a professional services contract for the Safe Routes to School Master Plan with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., of Raleigh, North Carolina, in an amount not to exceed $2,665,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Transportation Grants Account No. CC418604-GR000981-SC0574 [$2,165,000] and Traffic Bond Capital Projects Account No. CC358505-SC0574 [$500,000]; and are subject to FY28 budget approval. |
| 7.14.) | Purchase and Installation of Playground Equipment at F.J. Red Kane Park, Project 26-0260 (MO#09292026-014) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the purchase and installation of playground equipment at F.J. Red Kane Park with The PlayWell Group, Inc., of Boerne, Texas, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative, in an amount not to exceed $366,742, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such purchase. Funding is available in Park Bond Capital Projects CC508503–PJPKPL24001-SC0688. |
| CONSENT AGENDA - ORDINANCES FINAL READING |
| 7.15.) | One-Way Street Revisions Final Reading of an ordinance amending the "Traffic and Motor Vehicles" Chapter of the Code of the City of Arlington, Texas, 1987, through the amendment of Article II, Operation of Vehicles in City, Section 2.14, Subsection (B), One-Way Streets Adjacent to Schools, by the amendment of the school name and direction for Coke Drive. |
ORDINANCE NO. 26-052
| 7.16.) | Amendments to the Construction, Electrical, and Fire Prevention Chapters a. Final reading of an ordinance amending the "Construction" Chapter of the Code of the City of Arlington, Texas, 1987, through the amendment of Article I, Building Code, Section 1.04, Amendments, Additions and Deletions, Subsection (C); through the amendment of Article IV, Registration, Permits and Inspections, Section 4.14, Certificate of Occupancy, Subsection (F); and through the amendment of Article XIII, Temporary Outdoor Events, Section 13.11, Exception; b. Final reading of an ordinance amending the "Electrical Code" Chapter of the Code of the City of Arlington, Texas, 1987, through the amendment of Article I, General Provisions, Section 1.03, Scope, Subsection (C) and Section 1.07, National Electrical Code; through the amendment of Article II, Office of Electrical Inspection, Section 2.01, Office of Electrical Inspection Created and Section 2.05, Authority; through the amendment of Article VI, Inspections and Notices, Section 6.09, Inspection on Change of Occupancy; and through the amendment of Article VII, Electricity Supply Agency, Section 7.01, Connection or Disconnection of Meters; c. Final reading of an ordinance amending the "Fire Prevention" Chapter of the Code of the City of Arlington, Texas, 1987, through the amendment of Article I, General Provisions, Section 1.03, Amendments, Additions and Deletions, by the amendment of Sections 104.3 and 104.12. |
ORDINANCE NO. 26-053
ORDINANCE NO. 26-054
ORDINANCE NO. 26-055
| CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS |
| 7.17.) | 2027 City Council Meeting Calendar A resolution officially scheduling City Council meetings for 2027. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26-302
| 7.18.) | City Council Rules for Public Comment A resolution amending the City Council Rules for Public Comment. |
Dee Jay Johannesen, Arlington, Texas, 76006, appeared in support of the proposed resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-303
Councilmember B. Garcia-Dumas made a motion to approve a resolution requesting the Tarrant County Commissioners Court to consider alternatives to the reduction of polling places for the November 2026 election as well as future elections. Seconded by Councilmember T. Ware, 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 and Councilmember J. Shelton
NAYS: Councilmember M. Galante
ABSTAIN: None RESOLUTION NO. 26-304
| 7.20.) | Arlington Tourism Public Improvement District Corporation Contract A resolution authorizing the execution of a contract with Arlington Tourism Public Improvement District Corporation, a nonprofit corporation, relative to the management of and provision of services and improvements for the Arlington Tourism Public Improvement District. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26-305
| 7.21.) | Notice of Intention to Issue City of Arlington, Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026 A resolution of the City Council of the City of Arlington, Texas, authorizing publication of Notice of Intention to issue Certificates of Obligation; approving the preparation of a Preliminary Official Statement and a Notice of Sale; and providing for the effective date thereof. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26-306
| 7.22.) | Three-Year Contract for Collection of Delinquent Property Taxes, Project 26-0148A A resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a three-year contract for collection of delinquent property taxes with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, of Austin, Texas. |
Glenn Lewis, Fort Worth, Texas, 76112; Corey Fickes, Fort Worth, Texas, 76019; and Charles Brady, Arlington, Texas, 76001, appeared in support of the proposed resolution. Elizabeth Calvo, Arlington, Texas 76010, appeared in opposition of the proposed resolution. One individual registered in support of the proposed resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-307
| 7.23.) | Three-Year Contract for Collection of Delinquent Municipal Court Debts and Accounts Receivable, Project 26-0148B A resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a three-year contract for collection of delinquent municipal court debts and accounts receivable with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, of Austin, Texas. |
Glenn Lewis, Fort Worth, Texas, 76112; Corey Fickes, Fort Worth, Texas, 76019; and Charles Brady, Arlington, Texas, 76001, appeared in support of the proposed resolution. Elizabeth Calvo, Arlington, Texas 76010, appeared in opposition of the proposed resolution. One individual registered in support of the proposed resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-308
| 7.24.) | Authorize the Request for Proposal (RFP) Procurement Method for Public Safety Technology Systems Replacement Consulting Services, Project 27-0030 A resolution authorizing the competitive sealed proposal, otherwise known as request for proposal, procurement method for public safety technology systems replacement consulting services. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26-309
| 7.25.) | Interlocal Agreement for the Smart Irrigation Controller Rebate Program A resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal agreement between Tarrant Regional Water District and the City of Arlington acting through Arlington Water Utilities relative to the Smart Irrigation Controller Rebate Program. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26-310
| 7.26.) | Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for the 2026 Concrete Panel & Sidewalk Replacement Program, Project No. PWSM26002 A resolution authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County to receive reimbursement for actual eligible project costs of construction, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, for the construction of the 2026 Concrete Panel & Sidewalk Replacement Program. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26-311
| 7.27.) | Environmental Collection Center Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program, Project 27-0022 A resolution authorizing payment to the City of Fort Worth for participation in the Environmental Collection Center Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program in the estimated amount of $625,000 for FY 2027. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26-312
| 7.28.) | United States Department of Transportation - Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Competitive Grant Program A resolution authorizing the submission of a Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) Competitive Grant Program application, and acceptance of the grant, if awarded, from the United States Department of Transportation, for funding in an amount not to exceed $9,408,000, to support the deployment and integration of intelligent flood monitoring and warning infrastructure and the replacement of the Webb Ferrell Road bridge over Bowman Branch, and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the later acceptance of such grant. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26-313
| 7.29.) | United States Department of Transportation - Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Competitive Grant Program A resolution authorizing the submission of a Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) Competitive Grant Program application, and acceptance of the grant, if awarded, from the United States Department of Transportation, for funding in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000, to support the design of the Johnson Creek, Tributary 9 watershed wide flood mitigation and flood resilience infrastructure improvements, and authorizing the execution of documents relative to the acceptance of such grant. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26-314
| 7.30.) | Contract for Services with Sister Cities of Arlington, Texas A resolution authorizing the execution of a Contract for Services between Sister Cities of Arlington, Texas and the City of Arlington, Texas. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26-315
| 7.31.) | Third Amendment to Downtown Arlington Management Corporation Economic Services Contract A resolution authorizing the execution of a Third Amendment to Downtown Arlington Management Corporation Economic Services Contract between the City of Arlington and Downtown Arlington Management Corporation, relative to providing services to facilitate the economic development, housing, and cultural atmosphere of Downtown Arlington. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26-316
| 7.32.) | Arlington Economic Development Corporation - Chapter 380 Grant Agreement with Advanced Composite Structures America Incorporated A resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Chapter 380 Grant Agreement with Advanced Composite Structures America Incorporated and the Arlington Economic Development Corporation, relative to the establishment of the company’s United States headquarters and advanced composite manufacturing operations in Arlington. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26-317
| 7.33.) | Professional Services Contract for Civil Engineering Site Assessment of in Support of the Center Street Gateway, Project 26-0188 A resolution accepting and approving Arlington Economic Development Corporation Resolution No. 26-019 authorizing the Executive Director to execute a Professional Services Contract with Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC, for a site assessment of real property near Center Street and Road to Six Flags, known as the Center Street Gateway, relative to a project authorized by Section 501.101 of the Texas Local Government Code. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26-318
| 7.34.) | Business Innovation & Research & Development (BIRD) Matching Funds Program - Takpar Technologies, LLC A resolution accepting and approving Arlington Economic Development Corporation Resolution No. 26-020, authorizing the Executive Director to execute a Performance Agreement with Takpar Technologies LLC relative to the company's application under the Business Innovation and Research and Development Matching Funds Incentive Program for funding commercialization and research and development. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26-319
| VIII) | ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA |
| IX) | CONSIDER AND VOTE ON WITHDRAWN ITEMS |
| X) | PUBLIC HEARINGS: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES FIRST READING |
The public hearing concerning Specific Use Permit SUP26-02 (2401 Havenwood Drive) opened at 7:02 p.m. Gincy Thoppil, Director, Planning and Development Services Department, introduced Pedro Ramirez, Arlington, Texas 76018, who presented the proposed ordinance to Council. There being no others, the public hearing was closed at 7:11 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Councilmember R. Gonzalez made a motion to approve first 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. Seconded by Councilmember L. Pham, the motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor J. Ross, Councilmember R. Gonzalez, Councilmember N. Hunter, Councilmember B. Garcia-Dumas, Councilmember L. Pham and Councilmember J. Shelton
NAYS: Councilmember M. Galante and Councilmember T. Ware
ABSTAIN: None FIRST READING
The public hearing concerning Zoning Case PD26-08 (7204 Mitchell Parkway) opened at 7:12 p.m. Gincy Thoppil, Director, Planning and Development Services Department, introduced Holly Raeder, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, who presented the proposed ordinance to Council. Two individuals registered in support of the proposed ordinance. There being no others, the public hearing was closed at 7:19 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 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. Seconded by Councilmember L. Pham, the motion carried with 8 ayes and 0 nays.
| XI) | CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS |
Sarah Stubblefield, Assistant Director, Office of Strategic Initiatives, presented the proposed resolution to Council. Jeremy Scidmore, Arlington, Texas, 76013; Dee Jay Johannessen, Arlington, Texas, 76006; Clifton Crofford, Fort Worth, Texas, 76110; Breinn Richter, Fort Worth, Texas, 76110; Bob Pruitt, Arlington, Texas, 76010; Justin Ginsberg, Arlington, Texas, 76013; and Maggie Campbell, Arlington, Texas, 76011, appeared in support of the proposed resolution. Darron Hensley Jr., Arlington, Texas, 76012; and Josh Yunker, Arlington, Texas, 76012, appeared in opposition of the proposed resolution. Five individuals registered in support of the proposed resolution.
Councilmember B. Garcia-Dumas made a motion to approve a resolution authorizing the execution of a Master Agreement and a ten year Lease Agreement between the City of Arlington and SiNaCa Studios relative to its relocation to City-owned property located at 300 West Front Street. Seconded by Councilmember N. Hunter, the motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor J. Ross, Councilmember R. Gonzalez, Councilmember B. Garcia-Dumas, Councilmember L. Pham and Councilmember J. Shelton
NAYS: Councilmember M. Galante, Councilmember N. Hunter and Councilmember T. Ware
ABSTAIN: None RESOLUTION NO. 26-320
| XIII) | ANNOUNCEMENTS |
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
APPROVED:
Jim R. Ross, Mayor
ATTEST:
Martha Garcia, City Secretary