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.
Pastor Matt Hart, Mission Arlington, gave the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas Flags were recited.
| III) | SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS |
Martha Garcia, City Secretary, recited the speaker guidelines and general decorum.
Councilmember R. Gonzalez made a motion to approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an all cash contract of sale with Convivium Investments, LLC, for the purchase of fee simple property rights in land described as Lot 10, Sol Davis Addition, an addition to the City of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, with the physical address being 505 W. Abram Street, Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, and authorizing acceptance of the conveyance of fee simple property rights. Seconded by Councilmember L. Pham, the motion carried with 9 ayes and 0 nays.
7.1.) August 25, 2026, Afternoon Meeting
August 25, 2026, Evening Meeting
Councilmember T. Ware made a motion to approve the minutes from the August 25, 2026, Afternoon and Evening Council meetings. Seconded by Councilmember N. Hunter, the motion carried with 9 ayes and 0 nays.
Councilmember M. Galante made a motion to approve all items from the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Item Nos. 8.21. and 8.24. Seconded by Councilmember L. Pham, the motion carried with 9 ayes and 0 nays.
| CONSENT AGENDA - MINUTE ORDERS |
| 8.1.) | Annual Requirements Contract for Auto Body and Collision Repair Services, Project 26-0252 (MO#09082026-001) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve an annual requirements contract for auto body and collision repair services with Sport City Auto World LLC dba Champion Collision Repair Center of Grand Prairie, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $600,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in various departmental accounts and are subject to FY2027 budget approval. |
| 8.2.) | Annual Requirements Contract for Light-Emitting Diode Roadway Fixtures and Highway High Mast Lighting, Project 27-0006 (MO#09082026-002) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an annual requirements contract for light-emitting diode roadway fixtures and highway high mast lighting with Trastar Inc., of Richardson, Texas, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative in an amount not to exceed $250,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funding is available in Streetlight Maintenance Account No. CC720106-SC0582 and are subject to FY2027 budget approval. |
Jimmy Burke, Arlington, 76016, appeared in support of the proposed Minute Order.
| 8.4.) | Annual Requirements Contract for Overhead Door Repair and Related Services, Project 26-0272 (MO#09082026-004) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve an annual requirements contract for overhead door repair and related services with Artex Overhead Door Company, of Arlington, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $103,625, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Facility Repair/Renovation Account No. CC370105-SC0583 and are subject to FY 2027 budget approval. |
| 8.5.) | Annual Requirements Contract for the Purchase of Traffic Pavement Markings and Devices for the Public Works Department, Project 26-0304 (MO#09082026-005) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an annual requirements contract for the purchase of traffic pavement markings and devices for the Public Works Department with Ennis-Flint, Inc., of Greensboro, North Carolina, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative in the amount not to exceed $257,119, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Street Maintenance Sales Tax Account No. CC720101-SC0614 and are subject to FY2027 budget approval. |
| 8.6.) | Annual Requirements Contracts for the Purchase and Delivery of Athletic Equipment and Field Supplies, Project 26-0244 (MO#09082026-006) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute annual requirement contracts for the purchase and delivery of athletic equipment and field supplies with BSN Sports, LLC, of Dallas, Texas, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative in an amount not to exceed $50,000; and with The Pioneer Manufacturing Company dba Pioneer Athletics, of Cleveland, Ohio, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative in an amount not to exceed $50,000; for a total amount not to exceed $100,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contracts. Funds are budgeted in Field Enhancement – PPF Account No. CC500801-SC0511 and are subject to FY 2027 budget approval. |
| 8.7.) | Seven-Month Requirements Contract for Traffic Parts and Ethernet Switches, Project 27-0007 (MO#09082026-007) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a seven-month requirements contract for traffic parts and ethernet switches with Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc., of Arlington, Texas, through the Houston-Galveston Area (H-GAC) Council Cooperative Purchasing Program in an amount not to exceed $144,558, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in the Traffic Bond Capital Projects Account No. CC358505-PJPWTE21001-SC0683 and are subject to FY2027 budget approval. |
| 8.8.) | Annual Contract for the Fleet Telematics, Global Positioning System Tracking, and Monitoring Software, Project 26-0305 (MO#09082026-008) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an annual contract for the fleet telematics, Global Positioning System tracking, and monitoring software with Samsara Inc., of San Francisco, California, through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative in an amount not to exceed $210,883, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Fleet Services Administration Account No. CC790101-SC0624 and are subject to FY2027 budget approval. |
| 8.9.) | Renewal of Annual Contract for Testing Services for the Arlington Fire Department, Project 25-0353 (MO#09082026-009) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to exercise the first of two, one-year renewal options for the annual contract for testing services for the Arlington Fire Department with Industrial/Organization Solutions, Inc., of Oak Brook, Illinois, in an amount not to exceed $108,235, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are available in Civil Service Account No. CC170106-SC0533 and subject to FY2027 and FY2028 budget approval. |
| 8.10.) | Renewal of Two-Year Contract for Federal Legislative Consulting Services, Project 24-0230 (MO#09082026-010) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to exercise first of two, two-year renewal options for the contract for federal legislative consulting services with CapitalEdge Strategies, LLC, dba Ralph Garboushian Federal Consulting, LLC, of Washington D.C., in the amount not to exceed $135,500, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in Intergovernmental Relations Account No. CC150501-SC0574 and are subject to FY2027 budget approval. |
| 8.11.) | Renewal of Two-Year Requirements Contract for Supplemental Vehicle Services, Project 24-0185 (MO#09082026-011) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to exercise the first of two, two-year renewal options for the two-year requirements contract for supplemental vehicle services, with WHC DFW, LLC, of Dallas, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $5,449,248, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in the Handitran Account No. CC358604-SC0533-GR000966 and are subject to FY2027 and FY2028 budget approval. |
| 8.12.) | Construction Contract for the 2026 Miscellaneous Sidewalks and ADA Ramps at Various Locations, Project No. PWSW25002 (MO#09082026-012) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract for the 2026 Miscellaneous Sidewalks and ADA Ramps at Various Locations with CCGMG LLC Series B, of Balch Springs, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $1,356,960. Funding is available in Street Bond Capital Projects Account No. CC358504-PJPWSW25002-SC0685. |
| 8.13.) | Construction Contract for Demolition, Abatement, and Site Preparation Services for the Parks Administration Building, Project 26-0068 & PJAM10002 (MO#09082026-013) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the construction contract for demolition, abatement, and site preparation services for the parks administration building, with Cactus Abatement & Demolition LLC, of Roanoke, Texas, through the Interlocal Purchasing System TIPS/TAPS in an amount not to exceed $869,745, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are available in Non-Departmental Projects Account No. CC190601-SC0599. |
| 8.14.) | Professional Services Contract for Merchant Payment Processing Services, Project 26-0282 (MO#09082026-014) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve a professional services contract for merchant payment processing services with Elavon, Inc., of Atlanta, Georgia, in an amount not to exceed $175,000 and a fee of 2.75% per credit card transaction and $1.50 for ACH transactions to be paid by users, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funds are budgeted in various departmental accounts. |
| 8.15.) | Sole Source Contract for the Polaris Integrated Library System Automation Software Maintenance Services and Implementation of the Vega LX Patron Engagement Suite, Project 26-0291 (MO#09082026-015) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the sole source contract for the Polaris integrated library system automation software maintenance services and implementation of the Vega LX Patron Engagement Suite with Innovative Interfaces, Inc., of Ann Arbor, Michigan, in an amount not to exceed $183,398, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. Funding is available in Library Technology Account No. CC960301-SC0624 and are subject to FY27 budget approval. |
| 8.16.) | Purchase of a Replacement Bucket Truck for the Public Works Department, Project 26-0302 (MO#09082026-016) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the purchase of a replacement bucket truck for the Public Works Department with Rush Truck Centers of Texas, L.P., of San Antonio, Texas, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative, in an amount not to exceed $279,379, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such purchase. Funding is available in Fleet Services Administration Account No. CC790101-SC2021. |
| 8.17.) | Purchase of Seven Replacement Vehicles for Various City Departments, Project 26-0303 (MO#09082026-017) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the purchase of seven replacement vehicles for various City departments through the Interlocal Purchasing System TIPS/TAPS, with Donalson Imports, Inc., of Silsbee, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $112,655; Silsbee Ford Inc., of Silsbee, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $303,161; and Lake Country Chevrolet Inc., of Jasper, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $57,723; for a total amount not to exceed $473,539, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such purchase. Funding is available in Fleet Services Administration Account No. CC790101-SC2021. |
| 8.18.) | Purchase and Installation of Fitness Equipment for Dottie Lynn and Cliff Nelson Recreation Centers, Project 27-0013 (MO#09082026-018) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the purchase and installation of new fitness equipment for Dottie Lynn and Cliff Nelson Recreation Centers with Team Marathon Fitness, Inc. dba Marathon Fitness, of Sugar Land, Texas, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative in an amount not to exceed $216,767, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such purchase. Funding is available in Asset Management – Parks & Rec. Account No. CC502704-SC0602. |
| CONSENT AGENDA - ORDINANCES FINAL READING |
| 8.19.) | Amendments to the Elections Chapter Final reading of an ordinance amending the “Municipal Elections” Chapter of the Code of the City of Arlington, Texas, 1987, through the amendment of Article II, Candidates for Municipal Offices, Section 2.05, Time for Filing Application, and by the repeal of Section 2.06, Special Election Filing Period for Application; by the amendment of Article III, Official Ballots, Section 3.03, Optical Scanner; by the amendment of Article IV, Conducting Elections, Sections 4.02, Place for Holding Election, and 4.04, Temporary Signs Near Polling Places, and by the repeal of Section 4.06, Where to Vote. |
ORDINANCE NO. 26-042
| 8.20.) | Amendments to the Health and Sanitation Chapter Final reading of an ordinance amending the “Health and Sanitation” Chapter of the Code of the City of Arlington, Texas, 1987, through the amendment of Article IV, Regulation of Food Establishments, relative to reconciling sections that may conflict with state law. |
ORDINANCE NO. 26-043
| CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS |
Councilmember M. Galante made a motion to approve a resolution authorizing the approval of Development Plan PD07-5R4-DP19 for ’Shops at Viridian’, a retail development located within the “Viridian PD”, a planned development district in the City of Arlington. Seconded by Councilmember B. Hogg, the motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor J. Ross, Councilmember M. Galante, Councilmember N. Hunter, Councilmember T. Ware, Councilmember L. Pham, Councilmember B. Hogg and Councilmember J. Shelton
NAYS: Councilmember R. Gonzalez and Councilmember B. Garcia-Dumas
ABSTAIN: None Howard Porteus, Arlington, 76005; and Vibhor Mehrotra, Sugar Land, 77478, appeared in support of the proposed resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-280
| 8.22.) | Designation of Employee Responsible for Truth-in-Taxation Tax Rate Calculations for FY2027 A resolution designating the Public Funds Administrator to calculate and certify the Truth-In-Taxation Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2027. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26-281
| 8.23.) | Airport FY27 Rental Rate and Fee Adjustment A resolution authorizing adjustments to rental rates and fixed base operator fees at the Arlington Municipal Airport. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26-282
Lyndsay Mitchell, Director, Office of Strategic Initiatives, presented the proposed resolution to Council.
Councilmember B. Garcia-Dumas made a motion to approve a resolution authorizing the execution of a First Amendment to First Amended and Restated Chapter 380 Performance Agreement by and between Canales V.C Investments, LLC, VSCL Corporation, LIC Canales Enterprises LLC, and the City of Arlington, Texas relative to development of a corporate headquarters, warehouse distribution facility, and retail showroom at 102 East I-20 in Arlington, Texas. Seconded by Councilmember L. Pham, the motion carried with 9 ayes and 0 nays.
| 8.25.) | Downtown Redevelopment – Abram Main Acquisition, LLC A resolution amending Resolution No. 26-277 authorizing the execution of a First Amendment to Development Agreement by and between Abram Main Acquisition LLC and the City of Arlington. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26-284
| IX) | ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA |
| X) | CONSIDER AND VOTE ON WITHDRAWN ITEMS |
| XI) | PUBLIC HEARINGS: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES FIRST AND/OR FINAL READING |
The public hearing concerning Zoning Case PD91-09R1 (300 and 330 Loch N Green Trail) opened at 7:06 p.m. Gincy Thoppil, Director, Planning and Development Services Department, introduced Benjamin Armstrong, Arlington, Texas, 76016, who presented the proposed ordinance to Council. Craig Smith, Arlington, Texas, 76011, appeared in support of the proposed ordinance. Two individuals registered in support of the proposed ordinance. There being no others, the public hearing was closed at 7:16 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Councilmember B. Hogg made a motion to approve first reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 91-37, which approved Zoning Case PD91-09 and changed the zoning classification on property known as 300 and 330 Loch N Green Trail to Planned Development (PD) for Local Business (LB) uses, with a Development Plan; amending the Zoning District Map accordingly. Seconded by Councilmember M. Galante, the motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor J. Ross, Councilmember M. Galante, Councilmember R. Gonzalez, Councilmember T. Ware, Councilmember B. Garcia-Dumas, Councilmember L. Pham, Councilmember B. Hogg and Councilmember J. Shelton
NAYS: Councilmember N. Hunter
ABSTAIN: None FIRST READING
PUBLIC HEARINGS - ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
The public hearing concerning Updated Downtown Business Improvement District Service and Assessment Plan and Roll, Setting the Assessment Rate, and Levying of Assessments opened at 7:20 p.m. Spenser Slider, Chief Financial Officer, presented the proposed ordinance to Council. One individual registered in support of the proposed ordinance. There being no others, the public hearing was closed at 7:21 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Councilmember B. Garcia-Dumas made a motion to approve first reading of an ordinance accepting and approving an Updated Service and Assessment Plan for the Downtown Business Improvement District of the City of Arlington, accepting and adopting the 2026 tax year Assessment Roll, setting an assessment rate, levying the assessments on the assessed parcels appearing on the Assessment Roll, providing for and requiring the payment of the assessments, making findings of special benefit to certain property in the District, and related matters. Seconded by Councilmember N. Hunter, the motion carried with 9 ayes and 0 nays.
The public hearing concerning Updated Anthem Public Improvement District Service and Assessment Plan and Roll, and Levy of Assessments opened at 7:22 p.m. Spenser Slider, Chief Financial Officer, presented the proposed ordinance to Council. There being no others, the public hearing was closed at 7:22 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Councilmember M. Galante made a motion to approve first reading of an ordinance accepting and approving an Updated Service and Assessment Plan for the Anthem Public Improvement District of the City of Arlington, accepting and adopting the 2026 tax year Assessment Roll, setting an assessment rate, levying the assessments on the assessed parcels appearing on said roll, providing for and requiring payment of the assessments, making findings of special benefit to certain property in the District, and related matters. Seconded by Councilmember R. Gonzalez, the motion carried with 9 ayes and 0 nays.
The public hearing concerning Updated Lamar Boulevard Public Improvement District Service and Assessment Plan and Roll, and Levy of Assessments opened at 7:22 p.m. Gary Packan, Director, Parks, Recreation & Culture Department, presented the proposed ordinance to Council. Jeff Cassell, Arlington, Texas, 76011, appeared in opposition of the proposed ordinance. There being no others, the public hearing was closed at 7:26 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Councilmember M. Galante made a motion to approve first reading of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arlington, Texas, accepting and approving an Updated Service and Assessment Plan for the Lamar Boulevard Public Improvement District of the City of Arlington, accepting and adopting the 2026 tax year Assessment Roll, providing for and requiring payment of the assessments, making findings of special benefit to certain property in the District, and related matters. Seconded by Councilmember T. Ware, the motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor J. Ross, Councilmember M. Galante, Councilmember N. Hunter, Councilmember T. Ware, Councilmember B. Garcia-Dumas, Councilmember B. Hogg and Councilmember J. Shelton
NAYS: Councilmember R. Gonzalez and Councilmember L. Pham
ABSTAIN: None FIRST READING
The public hearing concerning Updated Lamar Boulevard Public Improvement District Service and Assessment Plan and Roll, and Levy of Assessments opened at 7:22 p.m. Keri Parker Berry, Deputy Director of Special Events and Venues, Parks, Recreation and Culture Department, presented the proposed ordinance to Council. There being no others, the public hearing was closed at 7:28 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Councilmember B. Garcia-Dumas made a motion to approve first reading of an ordinance accepting and approving an Updated Service and Assessment Plan and accepting and adopting the FY2027 Assessment Roll for the Arlington Tourism Public Improvement District of the City of Arlington; levying the assessments on the assessed parcels appearing on said roll, and providing for and requiring the payment of the assessments and related matters. Seconded by Councilmember M. Galante, the motion carried with 9 ayes and 0 nays.
The public hearing concerning Adoption of the FY 2027 Operating Budget opened at 7:28 p.m. Spenser Slider, Chief Financial Officer, presented the proposed ordinance to Council. There being no others, the public hearing was closed at 7:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Councilmember B. Hogg made a motion to approve first reading of an ordinance approving and adopting the operating budget for the City of Arlington, Texas, for Fiscal Year 2027, beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027, in accordance with Chapter 102 of the Texas Local Government Code and becoming effective from and after its passage. Seconded by Councilmember T. Ware, the motion carried with 9 ayes and 0 nays.FIRST READING
Spenser Slider, Chief Financial Officer, presented the proposed ordinance to Council.
Councilmember B. Hogg made a motion to approve first reading of a substitute ordinance levying ad valorem taxes for the City of Arlington, Texas, for Fiscal Year 2027, beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027, in accordance with Tex. Loc. Gov't Code Chapter 102 and Tex. Tax Code Chapter 26, and becoming effective from and after its passage. Seconded by Councilmember R. Gonzalez, 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 and Councilmember B. Hogg
NAYS: Councilmember B. Garcia-Dumas and Councilmember J. Shelton
ABSTAIN: None FIRST READING
Gincy Thoppil, Director, Planning and Development Services Department, presented the proposed ordinance to Council.
Councilmember R. Gonzalez made a motion to approve first reading of ordinances 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; 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; and 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. Seconded by Councilmember B. Garcia-Dumas, the motion carried with 9 ayes and 0 nays.FIRST READING
Keith Brooks, Director, Public Works Department, presented the proposed ordinance to Council.
Councilmember B. Garcia-Dumas made a motion to approve first 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. Seconded by Councilmember J. Shelton, the motion carried with 9 ayes and 0 nays.FIRST READING
Alex Whiteway, Director, Water Utilities Department, presented the proposed ordinance to Council.
Councilmember T. Ware made a motion to approve first reading of an ordinance amending the "Water and Sewer" Chapter of the Code of the City of Arlington, Texas, 1987, through the amendment of Article III, Charges for Water and Sewer Service, Section 3.02, Water and Sewer Rates, Subsection (A)(1), relative to water rates; and Subsection 3.02(B)(1), relative to sewer rates. Seconded by Councilmember R. Gonzalez, the motion carried with 9 ayes and 0 nays.FIRST READING
| XIII) | CITIZEN PARTICIPATION |
| XIV) | ANNOUNCEMENTS |
There being no others, the meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
APPROVED:
Jim R. Ross, Mayor
ATTEST:
Martha Garcia, City Secretary