Arlington, TX

Evening Council

The Arlington City Council will canvass the June 13 runoff election results for District 8, issue a certificate of election, and administer the oath of office to the winning candidate. The council will also consider a property acquisition for the Division Street sidewalk project and a consent agenda containing 16 contracts, including a $5.8 million street mill and overlay program and a $2.1 million pond dredging project.

• Canvassing runoff election results for District 8 Council Member
• Division Street TxDOT Sidewalk project — fee simple acquisition of 1,188 sq ft at 301 and 305 E. Division Street for sidewalks and landscaping
• 2026 Mill & Overlay Program — $5,820,232.50 contract with Reynolds Asphalt & Construction Co.
• Green Oaks Boulevard Pond Dredging — $2,118,970 construction contract with Paragon Integrated Services Group
• Renewal of water meters contract with Metron Farnier, LLC — up to $2,000,000

Afternoon Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting featuring an executive session and work sessions. Discussions include the Innovate Arlington Comprehensive Plan, stormwater updates, and a land settlement for a TxDOT sidewalk project.

• Settlement for 1,188 square feet of land at 301 and 305 East Division Street for the Division Street TxDOT Sidewalk Project
• Discussion of Landfill Lease Agreement
• Innovate Arlington Comprehensive Plan presentation
• Stormwater Program Update
• Offers of incentives to business prospects

Planning and Zoning Commission - Regular Session

The commission will hold public hearings regarding two plat applications and one zoning change. One zoning case for a car wash has been continued indefinitely.

• Replat of L. Barnes-West Addition at 2331 Ascension Blvd
• Preliminary Plat of Mountain View Addition at 1119 Dan Gould Drive
• Zoning change for 1013 N Mesquite Street from RS-7.2 to PD for Residential Medium-density 12
• Zoning change for 2100 SE Green Oaks Blvd for a car wash (continued indefinitely)

Afternoon Council

This is a special meeting of the Arlington City Council featuring an executive session and work session. The council will discuss confidential legal matters (two lawsuits), potential real property transactions, and economic development incentives. In open session, they will receive a UT Arlington update, a FY2026 financial update and FY2027 budget preview, and a five-year street maintenance plan. Other items include an opportunity zone application, board appointments, construction code updates, multi-family inspections, and a Handitran update.

• Discussion of Douglas Rhoades v. City of Arlington lawsuit (closed session)
• Discussion of Linda Ward v. City of Arlington lawsuit (closed session)
• Possible sale of real property at 2903 Zinfandel Lane (closed session)
• FY2026 financial update and FY2027 budget preview
• Five-year street maintenance plan

The Arlington City Council met in special session on June 9, 2026, but took no formal votes or binding decisions. The open session consisted entirely of presentations and discussions, including an update from UT Arlington, a FY2026 financial update and FY2027 budget preview, the Five-Year Street Maintenance Plan, and several committee reports. The council also discussed future agenda items and external committee reports.

Evening Council

The Arlington City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a final reading of a zoning change for 1120 Debbie Lane and 8380 Glenn Day Drive to Planned Development for residential and commercial uses. Other items include contracts for street sweeping, temporary personnel, ditch improvements, and traffic control barricades for the World Cup. The council will also vote on appointments, minutes, and several resolutions.

• Zoning case PD25-22: final reading to rezone 1120 Debbie Lane and 8380 Glenn Day Drive to Planned Development (RM-12 and CC uses)
• Ditch Improvements contract for Dan Gould Drive, Wood Lane, Bell Street, Waterview Drive, Chaperito Trail, Jewell Drive — $4,628,684
• 2022 Highway Safety Improvement Program Project contract — $1,280,282
• Contract for installation of traffic control barricades for the World Cup — $161,368
• Renewal of temporary personnel services contract with Cornerstone Staffing — $2,500,000

The council approved board and commission appointments (9-0), minutes from previous meetings (9-0), and the consent agenda (9-0) which includes 13 items such as street sweeping renewal, temporary personnel contract, water treatment plant improvements, ditch improvements ($4.6M), highway safety improvements, engineering services, vehicle purchases, and World Cup barricades. Item 7.16 was excepted from the consent agenda but its content is not detailed in the minutes. Proclamations were also issued for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, National Pollinator Week, and Pride Month.

• Approved appointments to Convention & Visitors Bureau and TIRZ #1 (9-0)
• Approved minutes from May 12 and May 19 meetings (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda with street sweeping, temp personnel, water plant, ditch ($4.6M), highway safety, engineering, tank rehab, road design, World Cup barricades, and vehicle purchases (9-0) – except item 7.16

Planning and Zoning Commission - Plat Agenda

The Arlington Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving the final plat for the W.D. Lacy Addition, located at 5101 S Collins St. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes from the May 13, 2026 session.

• Approval of May 13, 2026 Plat Session minutes
• Final Plat approval for W.D. Lacy Addition (5101 S Collins St)

The Commission approved the final plat for a property located at 5101 S Collins St. The body also approved the minutes from the May 13, 2026 Plat Session.

• Approved Final Plat - W.D. Lacy Addition, Lot 16R, Block 1 (7-0)
• Approved May 13, 2026 Plat Session minutes (6-0-1)

Planning and Zoning Commission - Regular Session

The Arlington Planning and Zoning Commission will approve minutes from the May 13, 2026 session and hold public hearings on four zoning and use permit cases. The commission will also discuss future meeting dates.

• PD25-17 (2002 Wynn Terrace): PD for RM-12 zoning, continued indefinitely
• PD25-21 (1013 N Mesquite Street): Zoning change from EDO-RS-7.2 to PD-RM-12, continued to June 17, 2026
• SUP26-01 (911 S Davis Drive): Specific Use Permit for a Day Care
• PD25-18 (1605 Wilma Lane): Zoning change from RS-7.2 to PD-RS-5
• Approval of May 13, 2026 Regular Session Minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a specific use permit for a day care and a residential zoning change. Two other zoning applications were continued to future dates.

• Approved Specific Use Permit for a day care at 911 S Davis Drive (7-0)
• Approved zoning change from RS-7.2 to PD for RS-5 at 1605 Wilma Lane (5-1)
• Continued indefinitely zoning application PD25-17 for 2002 Wynn Terrance (7-0)
• Continued to June 17, 2026, zoning application PD25-21 for 1013 N Mesquite Street (7-0)
• Approved May 13, 2026 Regular Session minutes (6-0)

Afternoon Council

The Arlington City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the 2026 World Cup, the Fire Department's 2025 annual report, and approve resolutions for acquiring small parcels of land for sidewalk improvements on Division Street.

• Resolution to acquire 278 sq ft for Division Street sidewalk project
• Resolution to acquire 627 sq ft for Division Street sidewalk project
• Resolution to acquire 614 sq ft for Division Street sidewalk project
• Resolution to acquire 1,350 sq ft for Division Street sidewalk project
• Discussion of 2026 World Cup Update

The Arlington City Council met in special session on May 19, 2026, for executive session on property negotiations for the Division Street sidewalk project and received presentations on the 2026 World Cup update, Fire Department annual report, Cultural District application, workers' compensation, and financial stability. Committee chairs reported on their meetings, and council members requested future agenda items. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Evening Council

The Arlington City Council will consider a consent agenda including multiple grant applications for transportation safety, housing research, and gang prevention, as well as final reading of a zoning change for Harmony Court at 800 Debbie Lane and authorization of contracts for services and equipment. The council will also vote on four property acquisitions for the Division Street sidewalk project. Appointments to boards and commissions are also on the agenda.

• Apply for $25,000,000 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant from U.S. DOT for safety improvements at priority intersections
• Apply for $1,500,000 HUD Housing Policy Research Grant to study development standards and housing feasibility
• Authorize purchase of five mobile medical triage modules for Fire Department for $838,250
• Final reading of zoning amendment for Harmony Court at 800 Debbie Lane to modify allowed uses in commercial tracts
• Authorize settlement of negotiations for four property acquisitions along Division Street for sidewalk project (total approx. 2,839 sq ft)

The City Council approved several professional service contracts, including environmental consulting and architectural redesigns. The council also passed a final reading for a zoning ordinance regarding 800 Debbie Lane.

• Approved appointments to the Arlington Housing Finance Corporation (9-0)
• Approved items from Executive Session (9-0)
• Approved May 5, 2026 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved environmental consulting contract with Terracan Consultants, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved video management system maintenance contract with Electripro, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved architectural services for City Hall office redesign (9-0)
• Approved engineering services for Parks Administration Building demolition (9-0)
• Approved computer equipment buyout from Dell Financial Services, LLC (9-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission - Plat Agenda

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review and vote on three plat items under the consent agenda: a preliminary plat for 301 E Randol Mill Road in the Entertainment District, a final plat for Poly Webb Crossing Addition, and a replat for Temple O. Harris Addition. The meeting includes the approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Preliminary plat for 301 E Randol Mill Road, Lots 1-3, zoned Entertainment District Overlay-Planned Development-Residential Medium Density-12
• Final plat for Poly Webb Crossing Addition, Lots 1-2 Block 1 and Lots 1-4 Block 2, zoned Residential Medium Density-12 at 6400 West Poly Webb Road
• Replat for Temple O. Harris Addition, Lots 1R-6R, zoned Industrial Manufacturing at 7121/7141 South Cooper Street and 1101 W Harris Road
• Approval of minutes from the April 29, 2026 Plat Session meeting

Planning and Zoning Commission - Regular Session

The Arlington Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes from the April 29, 2026 session and hold a public hearing on a zoning case for a car wash. The commission will also discuss future meeting dates.

• Approval of April 29, 2026 P&Z minutes
• Public hearing for PD25-08 zoning case
• Discussion of future meeting dates and times

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zoning change for a 1.295-acre site to allow for a car wash. The commission also approved the minutes from the April 29, 2026 meeting.

• Approved zoning change from Community Commercial (CC) to Planned Development (PD) for a car wash at 2100 SE Green Oaks Blvd (6-1)
• Approved April 29, 2026 Regular Session Meeting minutes (7-0)

Evening Council

The Arlington City Council will canvass the May 2 general and special election results. The special election reauthorizes a municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance. The council will also issue certificates of election and administer oaths to the newly elected mayor and council members for Districts 3, 4, 5, and 8.

• Canvassing general election results for Mayor and Council Districts 3, 4, 5, and 8
• Canvassing special election results for reauthorization of street-maintenance sales tax
• Issuance of certificates of election to winning candidates
• Administering oaths of office to newly elected officials
• Citizen participation for items not on the agenda

The City Council approved resolutions to canvass and declare the results of the May 2, 2026, general and special elections. Following the vote, oaths of office were administered to the Mayor and several Councilmembers.

• Approved resolution canvassing General Election results for Mayor and Districts 3, 4, 5, and 8 (7-0)
• Approved resolution canvassing Special Election results regarding municipal sales and use tax reauthorization (7-0)

Afternoon Council

The city council holds a special meeting with closed executive sessions on property sales and settlements. Public sessions include discussions on combating human trafficking during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, economic development priorities, Flock Safety ALPR data retention, and multi-family housing inspections and recycling.

• Discussion of possible sale of property at 2903 Zinfandel Lane
• Settlement for Entertainment District Sidewalk Phase 3 easement at 405 N Collins Street
• Settlement for Shadow Drive Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement easement at 1901 NE Green Oaks Boulevard
• Presentation on efforts to combat human trafficking during FIFA World Cup 2026
• Discussion of Flock Safety automated license plate reader data retention policy

The City Council convened in special session and executive session to discuss the sale of real property at 2903 Zinfandel Lane, settlement negotiations for sidewalk and sewer easements, and economic development incentives. The meeting concluded with a work session on human trafficking and economic growth.

• Executive session held on property sale at 2903 Zinfandel Lane
• Executive session held on settlement for Entertainment District sidewalk easement
• Executive session held on settlement for Shadow Drive sewer easement
• Executive session held on economic development incentive offers
• Municipal Policy Committee meeting cancelled
• Work session held on human trafficking prevention for FIFA World Cup
• Work session held on economic growth initiatives
• No board appointments made for the evening agenda

Evening Council

The City Council will vote on a consent agenda including 14 contracts and two easement settlements from executive session. The largest item is a $4.3 million construction contract for residential street rebuilds on Daniel Drive. Other notable contracts cover IT hardware, software, flood remediation, and jail food services.

• Construction contract for 2023 Residential Rebuilds Phase 1 on Daniel Drive (Carla Avenue to Cloudcroft Drive) with S.Y.B. Construction Co., Inc. for up to $4,385,973 including bonus
• Settlement for a street right-of-way easement (4,789 sq ft) at 405 North Collins Street for the Entertainment District Sidewalk Phase 3 project
• Settlement for a sanitary sewer easement (6,429 sq ft) and temporary construction easement (6,956 sq ft) at 1901 Northeast Green Oaks Boulevard for the Shadow Drive Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement
• Annual requirements contract for IT hardware and related services up to $2,110,000
• Construction contract for driveway and paving improvements at Fire Department Station 15 for up to $396,345.40

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included 11 contracts and renewals totaling over $7 million for IT hardware, software, flood remediation, jail food, and fire station improvements. They also unanimously approved two property easement settlements from executive session and the minutes of previous meetings. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved Resolution 26-137 for Entertainment District Sidewalk Phase 3 easement settlement (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-138 for Shadow Drive Sewer Main Replacement easement settlement (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 21 and April 28 meetings (7-0)
• Approved annual contract for IT hardware up to $2,110,000 as part of consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved annual contract for software up to $1,925,220 as part of consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved renewal of liquid oxygen contract up to $722,800 as part of consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved renewal of granular activated carbon contract up to $1,132,600 as part of consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved construction contract for Fire Station 15 driveway improvements up to $396,345 as part of consent agenda (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission - Plat Agenda

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approval of an amending plat for two commercial lots in the Arlington Plaza 303 Addition, located at 2221 and 2235 East Pioneer Parkway. The item is on the consent agenda and is expected to be approved with conditions.

• Amending Plat for Arlington Plaza 303 Addition, Lot 1R, Block A, zoned Community Commercial (CC)
• Property addresses: 2221 and 2235 East Pioneer Parkway, north of East Pioneer Parkway and west of State Highway 360
• Minutes from the April 15, 2026 plat session to be approved

The Commission approved the minutes from the April 15, 2026 session. Additionally, the Commission approved an amending plat for Arlington Plaza 303 Addition, located north of East Pioneer Parkway and west of State Highway-360.

• Approved April 15, 2026 Plat Session minutes (9-0)
• Approved Amending Plat for Arlington Plaza 303 Addition (8-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission - Regular Session

The commission will hold public hearings regarding several land use applications. These include requests for gas well drilling permits, residential rezoning, and commercial transitions.

• Gas well drilling permit amendment at 4151 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive
• Gas well drilling permit amendment and frac pond use at 4801 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive
• Zoning change from RS-7.2 to Planned Development at 1605 Wilma Lane
• Zoning change from RS-7.2 to Neighborhood Commercial at 911 South Davis Drive
• Zoning change to Planned Development for multi-family use on US 287 Highway

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved several zoning changes: a multi-family planned development on US 287 Highway (8-1), amendments to gas well drilling permits at two locations on Dr. MLK Jr. Drive (both 8-0), a single-family planned development on Wilma Lane (8-0), and a development plan revision on West Arkansas Lane (7-1). No decision was recorded for the rezoning application at 911 South Davis Drive.

• Approved minutes of the April 15, 2026 Regular Session (9-0)
• Approved amendment to Specific Use Permit for gas well drilling at 4151 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive (8-0)
• Approved amendment to Specific Use Permit for gas well drilling at 4801 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive (8-0)
• Approved rezoning from RS-7.2 to Planned Development (RS-5) at 1605 Wilma Lane (8-0)
• Approved rezoning from RS-7.2 and NC to Planned Development (RMF-22) at 6170-6608 US 287 Highway (8-1)
• Approved revision of Development Plan at 1915 & 1921 West Arkansas Lane (7-1)

City Council Priority Setting Session

This is a priority setting session where the Arlington City Council will discuss FY26 financial updates including a five-year forecast, AI implementation, privatization options, and interlocal agreements. The agenda also covers transportation, health insurance costs, short term rentals, and a business plan discussion with council priorities and policy agenda. An executive session is scheduled for personnel performance reviews.

• Five Year Financial Forecast and economic outlook
• AI Implementation strategy and handout
• Privatization/Competitive Services Options presentation
• Transportation Discussion
• Short Term Rentals presentation

Afternoon Council

This special meeting includes executive sessions on property settlements for a TxDOT sidewalk project and Debbie Lane street improvements, plus personnel reviews and economic incentives. In the afternoon, the council will discuss the Arlington Police Department 2025 annual report, a Dallas Cowboys lease extension, and a homelessness update. Other items include a review of a 4% housing tax credit application for Mayfield Park Apartments and appointments to boards and commissions.

• Resolution authorizing settlement for fee simple ownership of 505 East Division Street for Division Street TxDOT Sidewalk Project
• Resolution authorizing settlement for street right-of-way easement at 1400 Debbie Lane for Debbie Lane project
• Dallas Cowboys Lease Extension discussion
• Review of a 4% Housing Tax Credit application for Mayfield Park Apartments
• Arlington Police Department 2025 Annual Report presentation

The Arlington City Council met in special session for a work session and executive session. No substantive decisions or votes were taken during the open meeting; all items were discussions, presentations, or reports. The evening agenda included one appointment and other items for later consideration.

Evening Council

The City Council will review several high-value contracts for fire department apparatus and gear, as well as engineering services for stormwater improvements. The agenda also includes resolutions for land acquisition for sidewalk and street projects and final readings for downtown zoning amendments.

• Purchase of three replacement fire apparatus for up to $4,977,235
• Purchase of fire department bunker gear for up to $470,048
• Settlement for Division Street TxDOT Sidewalk project at 505 East Division Street
• Settlement for Debbie Lane street right-of-way acquisition at 1400 Debbie Lane
• Adoption of Downtown Arlington Form-Based Zoning District and UDC text amendments

The Arlington City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda containing over $9 million in contracts and purchases, including three new fire apparatus ($4.98M), traffic management software ($1.64M), and drainage improvements ($1.52M). Two items (8.17 and 8.24) were pulled from the consent agenda, but the minutes do not specify their content. The council also approved appointments to boards and commissions, settlements for sidewalk and street-right-of-way acquisitions, and the prior meeting minutes.

• Appointed Scott Miller to Arlington Economic Development Corporation (9-0)
• Settled negotiations for Division Street sidewalk project (9-0)
• Settled condemnation for Debbie Lane easement (9-0)
• Approved April 7 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda (except items 8.17 and 8.24) with over $9M in contracts and purchases (9-0): generator maintenance ($115,500), chiller maintenance ($200,000), fire bunker gear ($470,048), three fire apparatus ($4,977,235), hydro-excavation trailer ($127,500), fairway mowers ($161,972), golf ball-picking robots ($118,150), traffic management software ($1,642,780), Upper Johnson Creek dredging engineering ($184,940), stormwater CIP services ($110,000), Glasgow/Paisley drainage improvements ($1,521,865), and 150-year sculpture contract ($264,800)

Planning and Zoning Commission - Regular Session

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning applications proposing Planned Development (PD) districts. The items include a 2.035-acre cottage community at 2002 Wynn Terrace, a 0.924-acre change at 1013 North Mesquite Street, and a 29.850-acre mixed-use development at 1120 Debbie Lane and 8380 Glenn Day Drive. The commission will also consider approval of minutes from March 25, 2026, and hear liaison reports and staff announcements.

• Public hearing for PD14-17: Planned Development (RM-12) for a Cottage Community on 2.035 acres at 2002 Wynn Terrace
• Public hearing for PD25-21: Rezone from EDO-RS-7.2 to PD-RM-12 on 0.924 acres at 1013 North Mesquite Street
• Public hearing for PD25-22: Rezone from CC to PD-CC and RM-12 on 29.850 acres at 1120 Debbie Lane and 8380 Glenn Day Drive
• Approval of minutes from the March 25, 2026 Regular Session
• Reports from boards/commissions liaisons and staff announcements

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved three Planned Development (PD) zoning requests. A cottage community on Wynn Terrace and a residential change on North Mesquite Street each passed 9-0. A larger mixed-use zoning change on Debbie Lane and Glenn Day Drive passed 5-3.

• Approved PD14-17 (cottage community) at 2002 Wynn Terrance (9-0)
• Approved PD25-21 (zoning change) at 1013 North Mesquite Street (9-0)
• Approved PD25-22 (mixed-use zoning) at 1120 Debbie Lane and 8380 Glenn Day Drive (5-3)

Planning and Zoning Commission - Plat Agenda

The Planning and Zoning Commission will vote on several plat applications. The consent agenda includes approval of three replats (Balfour Lofts, Brookmeadow Addition, Town North Addition) subject to conditions. Two plats are proposed for disapproval: a replat of St. Joseph Estates and a preliminary plat for St. Joseph Estates Phase II. The meeting also covers approval of minutes and any items withdrawn from the consent agenda.

• Replat approval: Balfour Lofts (700 E South Street, south of South Street and west of Weeks Avenue)
• Replat approval: Brookmeadow Addition (6050 South Collins Street, north of East Sublett Rd. and west of South Collins St.)
• Replat approval: Town North Addition (901 North Cooper Street, south of West Randol Mill Road and east of South Cooper Street)
• Replat disapproval: St. Joseph Estates (4796 Springsong Lane and 3903 Covenant Court, south of West I-20 and west of Park Spring Boulevard)
• Preliminary plat disapproval: St. Joseph Estates Phase II (4704 Park Springs Boulevard, south of West I-20 and west of Park Spring Boulevard)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved three replats under the consent agenda, all with conditions, by a vote of 9-0. The replats are Balfour Lofts at 700 E South Street, Brookmeadow Addition at 6050 South Collins Street, and Town North Addition at 901 North Cooper Street. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda for three replats (Balfour Lofts, Brookmeadow Addition, Town North Addition) 9-0

Evening Council

The City Council will review several items including a settlement for an Entertainment District sidewalk easement, various municipal service contracts, and construction agreements. The agenda also includes final readings for zoning changes and judicial appointments.

• Settlement for Entertainment District Sidewalk Phase 3 easement at 1221 East Division Street
• Forensic lab testing contract for Arlington Police Department up to $3,639,667
• Construction contract for Woodland West Aquatic Center up to $7,135,000
• Construction contract for Brown Boulevard Sidewalk Improvements up to $1,804,100
• 2026 Concrete Panel & Sidewalk Replacement Program up to $5,455,625

The Arlington City Council unanimously approved appointments to the Landmark Preservation Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment, authorized a street right-of-way easement settlement for the Entertainment District Sidewalk Phase 3 project, and approved the consent agenda encompassing multiple contracts and expenditures. Notable consent items included construction contracts for the Woodland West Aquatic Center ($7,135,000) and Brown Boulevard sidewalk improvements ($1,804,100), plus contracts for HVAC maintenance, telephone services, grounds maintenance, and a five-year forensic lab services agreement ($3,639,667). All votes were 9-0.

• Approved $7.1M Woodland West Aquatic Center construction contract (9-0)
• Approved $3.6M five-year forensic lab testing contract with Armstrong Forensic Laboratory (9-0)
• Approved $1.8M Brown Boulevard Sidewalk Improvements contract with Peachtree Construction (9-0)
• Approved $1.66M renewal of grounds maintenance contracts for medians and rights-of-way (9-0)
• Approved $300K annual requirements contracts for HVAC and boiler services (9-0)
• Approved $264K annual contract for local analog telephone services with AT&T (9-0)
• Approved settlement for Entertainment District sidewalk Phase 3 easement at 1221 East Division Street (9-0)
• Approved board appointments to Landmark Preservation Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment (9-0)

Afternoon Council

This is a special meeting of the Arlington City Council, beginning with an executive session to discuss legal matters, real property, personnel reviews, and economic development incentives. After the closed session, the council will discuss mobility priorities, a 401(k) recordkeeper contract, commercial motor vehicle parking, door-to-door selling regulations, and the PY2026 annual action plan. No formal votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and direction.

• 2,700 sq ft street right-of-way easement at 1221 East Division Street for Entertainment District Sidewalk Phase 3 (Project PWST24016) with Arlington Independent School District
• Discussion of real property purchase and value in Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Five
• Offers of incentives to business prospects under economic development negotiations
• Five-year professional services contract for 401(k) and 457 recordkeeper
• Discussion of commercial motor vehicle parking facilities and door-to-door selling regulations

The City Council convened for a special session consisting of an executive session and a work session. No substantive votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting focused on staff reports, committee updates, and future agenda requests.

Planning and Zoning Commission - Regular Session

The Commission will hold public hearings on two zoning cases: a request to rezone 1.295 acres at 2100 SE Green Oaks Blvd to allow a car wash within a Planned Development, and a proposal to amend permitted uses and approve a development plan for the 3.465-acre commercial tract at 800 Debbie Lane (currently zoned PD-RM-12/CC). The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and liaison reports.

• Public hearing PD25-8: change zoning to Planned Development for Community Commercial plus a car wash at 2100 SE Green Oaks Blvd (1.295 acres)
• Public hearing PD21-28R1: amend uses and approve development plan for commercial tract at 800 Debbie Lane (3.465 acres)
• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2026 Regular Session
• Reports from boards/commissions liaisons and staff announcements

The Commission approved a zoning change to allow a car wash on 1.295 acres at 2100 SE Green Oaks Blvd (8-0) and approved amended uses and a development plan for the commercial tract at 800 Debbie Lane (6-1-1). Minutes from March 4, 2026 were also approved.

• Approved minutes of March 4, 2026 Regular Session (8-0)
• Approved PD25-8 zoning change to Planned Development for Community Commercial plus car wash at 2100 SE Green Oaks Blvd (8-0)
• Approved PD21-28R1 amended uses and development plan for commercial tract at 800 Debbie Lane (6-1-1, Commissioner Finley nay, Sumpter abstain)

Planning and Zoning Commission - Plat Agenda

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider the approval of two preliminary plats. The body will also review minutes from the March 4, 2026, meeting.

• Preliminary Plat for The Retreat, located north of West Turner Warnell Road and east of South Cooper Street
• Preliminary Plat for Viridian Village North (Townhomes C2A), located south of Bird’s Fort Trail and east of N Collins Street

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the March 4, 2026 meeting. The commission also approved the consent agenda for plats to be approved with conditions.

• Approved March 4, 2026 Plat Session minutes (8-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda-Plats to be Approved with Conditions (8-0)

Afternoon Council

The City Council will meet in executive session to discuss real property matters including eminent domain for sidewalk improvements and a sewer easement settlement. The work session includes presentations on the 2025 Annual Use of Force Report and the 2024 Socioeconomic Profile.

• Condemnation resolution for Entertainment District Sidewalk Phase 3 at 415 North Collins Street
• Settlement with Flores Commercial Estates LLC for a sewer easement at 1140 West Main Street
• 2025 Annual Use of Force Report presentation
• FY2025 Year End Audit and FY26 Q1 Budget Analysis Report discussion
• Informational update on Arlington's Smoking Ordinance

The Arlington City Council met in special session and work session on March 24, 2026. The meeting consisted of an executive session on legal, real estate, and economic development matters, followed by presentations on the 2025 Annual Use of Force Report, the 2024 Socioeconomic Profile, and the Form-Based Code. Council discussed but took no votes on any agenda items; consensus was reached to consider updates to the smoking ordinance at a future meeting. No formal decisions or approvals were made.

• Consensus to consider smoking ordinance updates at a future meeting
• Heard 2025 Annual Use of Force Report, no action taken
• Heard 2024 Socioeconomic Profile update, no action taken
• Heard Form-Based Code presentation, no action taken
• Received CIPAC semi-annual report, no discussion
• Received committee reports: Finance & Audit, Community & Neighborhood Development, Transportation & Municipal Infrastructure
• Discussed future agenda items: vehicle parking/wrecker operations, door-to-door solicitation, Grand Prix event report
• No appointments to boards and commissions

Evening Council

The Arlington City Council will hold a regular meeting including consideration of a resolution to condemn a 4,003 sq ft easement at 415 North Collins Street for the Entertainment District Sidewalk Phase 3 project. The council will also vote on a settlement for a sewer easement at 1140 West Main Street and a consent agenda with over a dozen contracts and two zoning cases for final reading.

• Condemnation of 4,003 sq ft right-of-way easement at 415 North Collins Street for Entertainment District Sidewalk Phase 3
• Settlement for sanitary sewer easement at 1140 West Main Street for Main Street (Cooper to Davis) water and sewer improvements
• Construction contract for Woodland West Aquatic Center with Morales Construction Services, Inc. for $7,135,000
• Purchase of rifle resistant body armor plates for the Arlington Police Department for $154,631.34
• Five-year contract for radar unmanned aircraft detection software with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for $1,600,000

The Arlington City Council unanimously approved resolutions authorizing the use of eminent domain to acquire a right-of-way for the Entertainment District Sidewalk Phase 3 project and settling a sanitary sewer easement on Main Street. The council also approved a consent agenda with multiple contracts and purchases, including IT temporary personnel services up to $1.25 million and equipment for water utilities and police. All votes were 9-0.

• Authorized condemnation for Entertainment District Sidewalk Phase 3 right-of-way at 415 North Collins Street (9-0)
• Authorized settlement for sanitary sewer easement at 1140 West Main Street (9-0)
• Approved minutes of March 10, 2026 Afternoon and Evening meetings (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda excluding Item 8.13: annual contracts for VoIP maintenance ($111k), fire extinguisher inspections ($230k), IT temp personnel ($1.25M), plumbing renewal ($220k), water billing printing renewal ($280k), motor maintenance renewal ($169k), PFAS instrumentation ($436k), police body armor ($155k), and unmanned aircraft radar system ($254k) — all 9-0

Evening Council

The Arlington City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts for street maintenance, water utilities, and park improvements, along with zoning approvals and grant funding.

• Construction contract for Entertainment District Sidewalks Phase 3 (up to $1,812,017)
• Construction contract for Allen Avenue Sidewalk Project (up to $2,184,275.83)
• Zoning case SUP25-11 for a tattoo parlor at 536 West Randol Mill Road
• Acceptance of $3,174,872.28 in Homeland Security grants
• Authorization to sell 0.8996 acres of surplus property at 501 N. East Street

The Arlington City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda (9-0), authorizing multiple contracts and ordinances. Key approvals include a $2,184,275.83 sidewalk construction contract for Allen Avenue, a $1,812,017 contract for Entertainment District sidewalks, and a specific use permit for a tattoo parlor at 536 West Randol Mill Road. The council also accepted a $3,174,872.28 Homeland Security grant and approved various other service and supply contracts.

• Approved $2,184,275.83 Allen Avenue sidewalk construction contract (9-0 consent)
• Approved $1,812,017 Entertainment District Sidewalks Phase 3 contract (9-0 consent)
• Approved $915,505 pavement markings contract renewal (9-0 consent)
• Approved $850,000 sole source contract for traffic signal poles (9-0 consent)
• Approved $413,120 pavement leveling contract renewal (9-0 consent)
• Approved zoning SUP25-11 for tattoo parlor at 536 West Randol Mill Road (9-0 consent)
• Approved acceptance of $3,174,872.28 Homeland Security grant (9-0 consent)
• Approved $491,600 LED lighting at Vandergriff Park (9-0 consent)

Afternoon Council

This is a special meeting of the Arlington City Council with an executive session on a lawsuit and business incentives. Work session items include a proposed access agreement at Lake Arlington Golf Course, FIFA World Cup 2026 preparations, the 2026 capital budget, and the Arlington Water Utilities 2025 year-end report. Issue session items cover periodic code review, the 2025 Landmark Preservation Commission annual report, multi-family recycling, and a Housing Finance Corporation update.

• Prestonwood Estates West Home Owners Association lawsuit discussion
• Offers of incentives to business prospects
• Proposed Access Agreement at Lake Arlington Golf Course
• FIFA World Cup 2026 presentation and discussion
• 2026 Capital Budget presentation

The Arlington City Council met in a special session work session on March 10, 2026. Presentations and discussions covered a proposed access agreement at Lake Arlington Golf Course, FIFA World Cup 2026 preparations, the 2026 Capital Budget, and the Arlington Water Utilities 2025 year-end report. No votes or formal decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned at 5:23 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission - Regular Session

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the addition of form-based zoning to the Unified Development Code. The body will also consider several specific zoning cases and a city-initiated rezoning for the Downtown Form-Based Zoning District.

• Unified Development Code amendment to add Form-Based Zoning
• DN-FBZD26-01: City-initiated rezoning for the Downtown Form-Based Zoning District
• SUP08-2R1: Amendment to establish a drilling zone at 8380 Glenn Day Drive
• PD20-22R1: Revision to an approved Development Plan at 109 W. Rogers Street
• ZA26-2: Zoning change from Planned Development to Neighborhood Commercial at 2401 W. Green Oaks Blvd

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a Unified Development Code amendment adding form-based zoning and a city-initiated rezoning for the Downtown Form-Based Zoning District (8-0). Four zoning cases were also approved: an amended specific use permit for a drilling zone at 8380 Glenn Day Drive (7-0), a revised development plan at 109 W. Rogers Street (8-0), and a zoning change to Neighborhood Commercial at 2401 W. Green Oaks Blvd (8-0).

• Approved UDC amendment adding form-based zoning (8-0)
• Approved DN-FBZD26-01: Downtown Form-Based Zoning District rezoning (8-0)
• Approved SUP08-2R1: amended specific use permit for drilling zone at 8380 Glenn Day Drive (7-0)
• Approved PD20-22R1: revised development plan at 109 W. Rogers Street (8-0)
• Approved ZA26-2: zoning change from Planned Development to Neighborhood Commercial at 2401 W. Green Oaks Blvd (8-0)