Carrollton City Council Regular Worksession and Meeting – June 23, 2026

The Carrollton City Council met on June 23, 2026, beginning with an executive session at 5:45 PM, followed by a worksession and a regular meeting at 7:00 PM. The council approved four items on the consent agenda, received presentations on regional transportation projects, discussed a memorial walk proposal, and elected new council officers.

Consent Calendar

• Item 11 – Josey Lane Screening Wall: Authorized a construction contract with Premier Site Services, LLC, for approximately 330 feet of screening wall and xeriscaping, at a total not to exceed $259,518 (including a $25,000 contingency). The project replaces a damaged chain‑link fence with a permanent wall similar to that on Webb Chapel Road.
• Item 12 – Kelly Blvd Shared Use Trail: Approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT for design and construction of a 0.5‑mile shared‑use trail between the DART Silver Line and the Carrollton Purple Trail. The project is funded by a $3,500,000 federal grant; the local match will be provided by NCTCOG Transportation Development Credits, requiring no local funds.
• Item 13 – Trinity Mills Office I Development Agreement: Approved the second amended and restated development agreement with Trinity Mills Office I Owner, LLC. The agreement maintains the maximum Lease Guaranty at $14,525,000 and Tenant Incentive allocation at $2,800,000. Modifications include extending project milestones (construction must commence by December 31, 2026, and be substantially complete by July 1, 2028), adjusting the Lease Guaranty structure to meet lender requirements, and expanding eligible tenant incentives to include Occupancy Grants and Job Creation Grants while lowering the minimum tenant space threshold from 10,000 to 7,500 square feet.
• Item 14 – Mayor Pro Tempore and Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore: Appointed Councilmember Daisy Palomo as Mayor Pro Tempore and Councilmember Jason Carpenter as Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore, effective July 1, 2026.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Citizen Comment (Consent Agenda): No members of the public spoke on the consent items.
• Public Forum (Non‑Agenda Items): Two Carrollton residents spoke against the City’s use of automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras.
  • Brian Chandler requested a public hearing on the ALPR program, expressing concerns about transparency, data privacy, the involvement of a private company, and the lack of publicly available metrics on the program’s cost and effectiveness.
  • Tony Ackerman stated that ALPR cameras have not been proven to reduce crime, voiced concerns about potential misuse of data, and declared he would not support any council member for re‑election who supported the cameras.

Discussion Items

• Metrocrest Services Update (Worksession): Gabe Madison, CEO of Metrocrest Services, reported on the organization’s impact in Carrollton. In 2025, Metrocrest assisted nearly 29,000 individuals regionally, with 52% (almost 15,000) coming from Carrollton. Key Carrollton‑specific figures: $337,855 in rent and utility assistance to 297 households (October 2025 – May 2026); 11,430 individuals received food assistance totaling 1.5 million pounds (about 1.25 million meals); 213 households participated in workforce development; 104 households received financial education; and 4,724 seniors were served, including 2,056 hot‑meal deliveries. Madison emphasized a strategic shift toward a wraparound service model, expanding on‑site partners (38 formal MOUs with a goal of 100 by 2029), and proactive client engagement through an intentional care model.
• TxDOT IH‑35 Phase 2 Update (Worksession): TxDOT project manager Sri and contractor Travis Crayley presented construction progress on the 6.4‑mile project between I‑635 and PGBT. The project will widen general purpose lanes from 6 to 8 total lanes, add a lane to frontage roads, and reconstruct toll lanes with full shoulders. Substantial completion—meaning all main lanes open—is expected by the end of 2026. Final completion, including frontage roads, toll system conversion, and downtown parking lot reconfiguration, is scheduled for summer 2027. Key upcoming milestones include moving northbound GP traffic to permanent pavement in early September and completion of the Sandy Lake interchange. Councilmembers inquired about safety, signage clarity, and the timeline for residents on the frontage roads.
• Denton County Transit Authority (DCTA) Update (Worksession): Paul from DCTA presented the A‑train extension project, which would add two miles from Trinity Mills Station to downtown Carrollton, enabling a two‑seat commuter rail ride to DFW Airport. The total project cost is estimated at $122 million. Funding sources include a pending $31 million BUILD grant and $65 million in regional commitments, leaving a gap of approximately $21 million. Design work is underway, with a key decision on whether to use a western alignment (avoiding a major water main) or an existing alignment that would require interoperable Positive Train Control (adding ~$30 million). DCTA is also pursuing near‑term curve and speed improvements this summer. A discussion of reduced late‑night service hours and potential bus‑bridge alternatives followed.
• Memorial Walk Recommendations (Worksession): Parks and Recreation Director Jonathan Scheu presented a proposal from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a memorial walk near the Veterans Memorial Plaza at Josey Ranch Athletic Complex. Up to five granite markers (approximately five feet tall, with bronze plaques) would be placed along the Green Trail, each recognizing a specific military campaign or event with a documented Carrollton connection. Applicants would cover the estimated $35,000 per marker cost, and the City would provide the foundation, lighting, and ongoing maintenance (estimated $15,000 for electrical infrastructure). Council discussion revealed differing opinions: some members worried that additional markers could detract from the existing memorial, while others supported the concept as an additive tribute. The council gave direction to further refine the proposal with involvement from the Parks Board, the Historical Advisory Committee (MHC), and local veterans’ organizations (e.g., the American Legion), and to explore lower‑cost design options.

Key Outcomes

• Consent Agenda: Items 11–14 were approved unanimously.
• Council Officer Elections: Daisy Palomo was elected Mayor Pro Tempore and Jason Carpenter was elected Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore, effective July 1, 2026.
• Liaison and Committee Appointments: The mayor’s proposed appointments were accepted, including the creation of an ad‑hoc Legislative Committee for the state session and the expansion of the Environmental Commission liaison to three members to strengthen sustainability efforts.
• Memorial Walk: The proposal was not approved; staff was directed to gather further input and return with a revised plan.
• Worksession Presentations: All presentations (Metrocrest Services, TxDOT IH‑35 Phase 2, DCTA) were received for information; no formal action was taken.