The Arlington City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:24 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber. The council approved a consent agenda of 22 items, conducted first readings on several ordinances, held public hearings on zoning changes and a gas well permit, and authorized a property sale to the Arlington Economic Development Corporation (AEDC). Most items passed 9-0, with two zoning cases receiving split votes.
The council approved all 22 items on the consent agenda in a single 9-0 vote. These included:
And to the Republic for which nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Honor the Texas flag, I pledge allegiance to the Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible. Thank you, you may be seated. Let me invite Latetia Gallegos to come forward to accept a proclamation. Do I have her here tonight? Where you are, I'm looking for you. Bring whoever you want. A proclamation here in Arlington, Texas this evening, whereas financial literacy is essential to the well-being of individuals and families, empowering residents to make informed decisions, build wealth, and achieve long-term financial stability. And whereas access to financial education plays a critical role in promoting housing stability, preventing foreclosure and eviction, reducing vulnerability to predatory lending practices, and strengthening the overall economic health of the community. And whereas community-based organization, faith partners, and health leaders are working collaboratively to expand access to financial education and resources for residents across Darlington. And whereas HREBA housing counseling, a HUD certified housing counseling agency headquartered in Arlington provides trusted guidance and education to help families improve credit, manage finances, and achieve sustainable homeownership. And whereas HREBA Housing Counseling in partnership with other nonprofit organizations, including Grace Lutheran Church, Water from the Rock, Tarrant County Academy of Medicine, and the North Texas Community Foundation Beacon Fund is leading a community-wide effort to promote financial literacy through education, outreach, and collaboration. And whereas in recognition of Financial Literacy Month, this coalition will host a free community event. Now, therefore, I, Jim Ross, Mayor of the City of Arlington, Texas, do hereby proclaim April twenty twenty-six is financial literacy month. Thank you. But it has a big meaning, and the meaning is that understanding financial matters is a cornerstone to building wealth in our communities, especially our underserved and underinvested communities. And that's what we as nonprofits uh work very hard every day to do. So thank you, Mayor Ross, for the proclamation, and thank you for the recognition. Thank you, everyone. Mr. Buskin, speaker guidelines in general decorum, please. Thank you, Mayor. We ask that the citizens and other visitors in attendance assist in preserving the order and decorum of this meeting and to provide for attendance at and participation in the meeting without fear of intimidation, threats, or hostility. Any person making personal, profane, hostile, slanderous, or threatening remarks, who uses vulgar or obscene language, who engages in any other actions that disturb or are calculated to disturb the meeting, or who becomes disruptive while addressing the mayor and the city council or while attending the city council meeting may be removed from the council chambers. All speakers shall address the city council and not the audience or city staff and shall shall not call out individually named members of city staff or the public. For speakers tonight, when your name is called, please come to the microphone at the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record. Speakers may not use music, videos, other forms of media, signs, or props. During public hearings for zoning cases, the applicant will be asked to speak first and will be given five minutes to make a presentation. Speakers in support or opposition of the item will be given three minutes each to make their statements. The applicant will then be given three minutes for any rebuttal. For all other items on the agenda, speakers will be given three minutes to speak. If multiple speakers plan to provide the same or similar comments, those speakers may, if they so desire, designate one or more individuals to provide public comment on behalf of the group. A bell will signal the end of each speaker's time. In consideration of other speakers, please conclude your comments promptly when you hear the bell. We ask that you address your comments to the mayor and council. Thank you, Mr. Buskin. Appointments. Do we have any appointments to boards or commissions this evening? Thank you, Mayor. We have two appointments to boards and commissions to the landmark preservation commission. Christina Rimmons, place one to the zoning board of adjustment, Clemisha Wynne, place three. Do we have any speakers on either of these individuals? No, sir, we do not. Thank you, sir. I have a motion from Councilmember Pham. A second from Councilmember Odom Wesley, please cast your vote. Motion passes. We'll move on down. Consideration of items from executive session, Mr.