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Angie Hoskins, who identified herself as disabled and living in South Irving, said she found no benches at Heritage Park during a recent visit and described the change as effectively restricting her access. “I rely on these benches no matter where I go because I can't walk very far,” Hoskins said, and she urged the council to “show compassion, love, concern and mercy for all residents of Irving” and to consider returning a previously allocated $2,900,000 to homelessness services.

April Sanderson, a long-time Irving resident and volunteer with Live Change Housing, said the city should address root causes rather than “sweeping people out of sight.” She told the council that nonprofit partners have successfully housed people — citing Live Change Housing's work housing more than 100 people in the last 18 months — and warned that making conditions uncomfortable downtown would simply shift encampments to other neighborhoods.

Sharon Barbosa Crane, speaking on behalf of the South Irving Task Force, thanked city staff for quickly expanding an adopt-a-spot program to include parks and said the Irving Hispanic Community Forum has already adopted Southwest Park. Crane also renewed a request that the city make a domestic-violence shelter a priority, noting that the city previously had a shelter for about 30 years that later closed.

Michael Birney and other speakers raised individual concerns: Birney asked to meet with staff about chronic backyard flooding at his property and was referred to municipal drainage staff for follow-up during the meeting.

Council staff and the mayor acknowledged these comments during the meeting; staff were directed in at least one instance to meet with a resident after the meeting to discuss drainage complaints. No new funding decisions were made during the public-comment period; several speakers asked the council to reallocate existing funds to direct homelessness services or to otherwise coordinate with nonprofit service providers.

Ending: The council heard a range of public concerns on homelessness, park maintenance and individual infrastructure complaints; residents urged a mix of immediate service funding and longer-term community-led solutions. Several speakers offered to work with the city and nonprofits on shelter and park programs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Irving - City Council - Jun 26, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Residents urged the Irving City Council on June 26 to prioritize direct homelessness services, restore park seating and reestablish a domestic-violence shelter rather than rely on displacement tactics.","taxTitle","Irving, Dallas County, Texas","taxId",2782,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6657086,"Three new Irving councilmembers sworn in at June 26 meeting",294,1018000,1312000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5091784-5cebe7c8f4bdba14d397593eedda7076&start=1018&end=1312","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5091784-5cebe7c8f4bdba14d397593eedda7076/thumbnail_1018000.jpg","/articles/6657086/Irving/Dallas-County/Texas/Three-new-Irving-councilmembers-sworn-in-at-June-26-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6657086-71a4ece360a5083b4e748bd3c93dec4b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447770&Signature=MqGm~FT1kbzLOny3U6WZnYkzhIX2paWTA-qWSgpGolyzjb3Rx547Q4RNm9oGRd1Nv7l8gIgLcjBeK0yp8skisNrrUfaFLSu6xSgrQka6EeCF3avVxaa1HnFlbQ-FEjRaF~mYRZZvtLSPPBfZcJ7MDzQvoRcXYq3NvYr67V4UU7U5l~H3~P7xcXiKMw7PJVpNOWSYIpX3X39ZjLkau~GLBuRlQxi3wen0eYoVGvQgMuXaLFd3741NztgABLARbQC22klHsG2DDFcf9whvkjASiKRCaJuMN6VWfF85rplOOEAJVcrENFZLYueJUOlgTowcbkAiDVBnyBUtOds4Bv4yzw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Municipal Court Judge Michael Acuna administered the oath of office to three newly elected members of the Irving City Council during the June 26 meeting.

Councilmember John Block (District 1), Councilmember David Pfaff (District 2) and Councilmember Adam Mueller (District 7) each repeated the oath and were formally seated at the dais. The swearing-in followed presentations honoring outgoing council members and a brief recess for refreshments.

The oath included the standard pledge to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and of this state,” language repeated by the new members as part of the ceremony.

The newly sworn members will take part in council business immediately; the meeting proceeded after the oath with a scheduled public-comment period.

No formal votes were required to seat the members; the swearing-in was ceremonial and administrative, administered by Judge Michael Acuna.","Municipal Court Judge Michael Acuna administered the oath of office to John Block (District 1), David Pfaff (District 2) and Adam Mueller (District 7) at the Irving City Council meeting on June 26. The ceremony followed recognition of outgoing members and preceded the public-comment period.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6657070,"Irving council approves preliminary plats, zoning and appointments; one board appointment fails",501,3313000,3814000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5091784-5cebe7c8f4bdba14d397593eedda7076&start=3313&end=3814","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5091784-5cebe7c8f4bdba14d397593eedda7076/thumbnail_3313000.jpg","/articles/6657070/Irving/Dallas-County/Texas/Irving-council-approves-preliminary-plats-zoning-and-appointments-one-board-appointment-fails","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6657070-c91206bc69ba406adde44a5311a9b01f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447770&Signature=iWK8BQjZM33dKMW6KxpOy9UPkybbdsPLcIBzd5rMTjwOBEJvK1BhQLexzejpKMvt2DqaQl41Y6~fVnBwKbl1AzL43Ys0eMecYmhv8z5jH-pVqZVdpf0fR4lkmDMxV3A-5DUqneXAGDxCYNC7Vw5FWDmakBsRVieCxoxo4iwiOB27ZQv8v7plSeBQIfw2371hp3V51Jt5ogpr~GoU0zDEYftrD3YZBwxrNmiuULp3ZIJjJYaUnuecXfkuGfT1wBc-bIIbeO3cX3LN35pegIUExwTeZh6foC-RsnJzSTtFFYnol2EXToVAEe3y9O87cv23K4t1qLuryPMuASnp0iE9wA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Irving City Council voted on multiple planning, zoning and appointment items during its June 26 meeting. Key outcomes:

- Consent agenda (items 3–15): Mayor Rick Stoffer called for approval; the council moved, seconded and the consent agenda passed unanimously.

- Item 16 (Resolution 2024-373PL, preliminary plat for Plumbingville Addition, approx. 2.738 acres at Fleming Avenue and East State Highway 356): Council discussion followed earlier work-session debate; a motion to approve passed unanimously.

- Item 17 (Ordinance 2020-5100, change to SP1/REB detailed site plan for The Music Factory at 100 West Las Colinas Boulevard to increase the size of a tenant space): A motion to approve carried unanimously.

- Item 18 (Z.C. 2025-1132 ZC, SP to SP1 RAB for 1900 Marketplace Blvd., Suite 110 — request to permit on-premises alcohol sales at a restaurant): The applicant and planning staff discussed distances to schools and the property’s separate entrances; the council debated whether the location fit the surrounding context. The motion passed 6–3.

- Item 19 (Z.C. 2025-136 ZC, change to SP1 RAB for 3143 West Airport Freeway — restaurant with on-premises alcohol and retained parking variances): The item received no public opposition and passed unanimously after a motion and second.

- Item 20 (Appointment to Irving Library Board, Place 3 — appointment of Susan Motley to an unexpired term): After discussion about whether to wait for the fall interview process, the council voted; the motion to appoint Motley failed 4–5.

- Item 21 (Resolution regarding Dallas County utilities): The council moved this item to the next meeting; no action was taken on the resolution at the June 26 session.

- Item 22 (Appointment and reappointment to Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board — appointment of Rick Stoffer and reappointment of Doug Arbersek to terms expiring July 2027): Councilmember Dennis moved the appointments; the council approved them with the mayor abstaining from the vote because the appointment affected him.

Votes were recorded from roll calls or announced tallies at the meeting; items described above reflect the outcomes announced on the record.

Ending: Several planning approvals and appointments were adopted; the library-board appointment was the primary contested outcome, and the Dallas County utilities resolution was deferred.","At its June 26 meeting the Irving City Council approved the consent agenda and several zoning and site-plan changes (items 16–19), deferred one county-utilities resolution, failed to appoint a library-board member, and approved two DART appointments with the mayor abstaining from the DART vote.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":78,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6657076,"Speakers defend campaign contributions and urge ethics-code review after complaint",1914000,2208000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5091784-5cebe7c8f4bdba14d397593eedda7076&start=1914&end=2208","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5091784-5cebe7c8f4bdba14d397593eedda7076/thumbnail_1914000.jpg","/articles/6657076/Irving/Dallas-County/Texas/Speakers-defend-campaign-contributions-and-urge-ethics-code-review-after-complaint","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6657076-e1df66aff09e9c7783216f95282370bf/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447770&Signature=M8vnkZPbVaIROvGIzAgcW1~2TP2voHq-e5~-ciuH6giTvOzJuWEvBi-g~61sVmN746D9EDUJ4cE~uTuhe9PsmQ4YfiT9znALY8Dl3M1hP~W7lBknGzA7wRiVXLG1g4TuCE2whCPJvhzTQxumX3j5WOVVKUgmrKAkSrHQmguU7zdryYNfFQggCwtpRy74hq0uH~0CsgsNVoSHKvIA69Rgpeg3aKbvm3xXze~CIWuUcghuQoEzlmkkOpxyyzhdX3AUbRQgaEK1KwplaMCYW1tD3bQMI6SJcMUz0938JIodoyVXSsAvVjP0yESylsuuDQe4CXUhm~whUoPyRmrzsnzEsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the June 26 public-comment period, speakers urged the council to treat an ethics complaint as a partisan attack and to consider revising the city’s ethics code.

Fergus Scully read a statement on behalf of Sergio Perez, who asked the council to dismiss a complaint about campaign contributions. The statement said the contribution in question was intended to retire campaign debt from the general election and runoff and cited “section 253.15 b of the Texas election code,” saying the acceptance of contributions to retire debt is permitted if properly documented. The statement concluded by urging the council to “focus on what matters most to the people of Irving.”

Susan Motley, speaking later in the public-comment period, said ethics should transcend political ideology and urged the council to craft an ethics policy that protects citizens and the integrity of government. Motley read the preamble to Irving’s ethics code and said the city’s citizens have been “shaken” by recent events; she said she would submit proposals by email to councilmembers working on the issue.

Neither the statement read on Perez’s behalf nor Motley’s remarks led to a formal council action during the meeting; members of the public and council discussed the subject in the work session earlier that day, and several councilmembers said they intend to review the code further.

Ending: Speakers asked the council to treat the complaint procedurally and to seek nonpartisan reforms to the ethics ordinance; the council did not take a formal vote on changes at the June 26 meeting.","Public commenters at the June 26 Irving City Council meeting defended a candidate and urged the council to strengthen or clarify the city’s ethics code. A statement read on behalf of Sergio Perez cited section 253.15(b) of the Texas Election Code and asked the council to dismiss an ethics complaint.","actionData","errors"]

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Irving residents urge more shelter services, accessible parks and restored domestic-violence shelter in public comments

Three new Irving councilmembers sworn in at June 26 meeting

Irving council approves preliminary plats, zoning and appointments; one board appointment fails

Speakers defend campaign contributions and urge ethics-code review after complaint