• Update on Phase Next.
Call to Order/General Comments
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Senior Pastor Dr. Andrew Nunley, First United Methodist Church Bedford) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPCOMING EVENTS
(The public is invited to address the Council on any topic that is posted on this agenda. Citizens desiring to speak on Public Hearing(s) must do so at the time the Public Hearing(s) are opened. In order to speak during Open Forum, a person must first sign in with the City Secretary prior to the Regular Session being called to order. Speakers will be called upon in the order in which they sign in. Any person not signing in prior to the commencement of the Regular Session shall not be allowed to speak under Open Forum. Further, Open Forum is limited to a maximum of 30 minutes. Should speakers not use the entire 30 minutes Council will proceed with the agenda. At the majority vote of the Council the Mayor may extend the time allotted for Open Forum.)
Consider Approval Of Items By Consent
Consent items are deemed to need little Council deliberation and will be acted upon as on business item. Any member of the City Council may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and placed before the City Council for full discussion. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager, or a designee, to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendation.) 1. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes: a) December 12, 2017 regular meeting 2. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a three-year contract with W.W. Electronic Solutions, LLC for annual fire alarm testing, fire sprinkler inspection, and monitoring of the City’s fire sprinkler and security alarm systems in various facilities throughout the City, in the amount of $8,840 per year. 3. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to expend funds and enter into an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for street improvements on Martin Drive from Cummings Drive to Cheek Sparger Road and Bedford Road from Somerset Terrace to Brown Trail. 4. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a one-year lease agreement with ONSTAGE relative to the Trinity Arts Theater located within the Bedford Boys Ranch Park. 5. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a one-year lease agreement with Arts Council Northeast relative to the Trinity Arts Building located within the Bedford Boys Ranch Park. 6. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to utilize the City of Grand Prairie’s Crack and Joint Sealing Services contract with Curtco, Inc. in the amount of $150,000, through a Master Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for the 2018 Crack and Joint Sealing Services Program. 7. Consider a resolution authorizing the purchase a replacement 2018 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicle in the amount of $33,808, to be purchased through Sam Pack’s Five Star Ford utilizing the State contract.
NEW BUSINESS Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone Lot A, Block 2, International Square Addition, located at 801 Forest Ridge Drive, Suite 110, Bedford, Texas from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to amended Planned Unit Development/Specific Use Permit (PUD/SUP), specific to Section 3.2.C(9).s, Tattoo and Body Piercing Shop of the City of Bedford Zoning Ordinance, allowing for Chanel Lopez with Swag Attack Beauty to operate a permanent cosmetic salon. The subject property is generally located north of Pipeline Road and west of Forest Ridge Drive. (PZ-PUD- 2017-50095)
Consider an ordinance amending the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances, Chapter 114, Article II, Section 114-39. “Stop Intersections” to include the specific locations listed for intersections designated as streets upon which vehicles stop before entering intersections; amending Chapter 114, Article IV, Section 114-106. “Maximum limits on specific streets” whereas established maximum speed limit notice for a particular street or portion thereof; amending Chapter 114, Article V, Section 114-144. “Parking in prohibited areas: overtime parking” whereas it is unlawful for vehicles to be parked for a longer period of time than that designated by the markings on the street or by signs clearly visible; providing for a severability clause; providing for a penalty clause; and declaring an effective date.
Consider a resolution establishing a subcommittee for the Bedford Parks and Recreation Advisory Board tasked with research, development, and the review of fund-raising options allowing for the construction of Central Park Miracle Playground.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase library print and multimedia materials primarily using the State of Texas SmartBuy contracts with various vendors in an amount not to exceed $200,000.
Discussion and possible action to name them road leading to Public Works and the Animal Shelter “Barbara Richardson Drive”.
Report on most recent meeting of the following Boards and Commissions: • Animal Shelter Advisory Board • Beautification Commission • Community Affairs Commission • Cultural Commission • Library Advisory Board • Parks and Recreation Board • Teen Court Advisory Board • Senior Citizen Liaison
Executive Session To convene in the conference room in compliance with Section 551.001 et. Seq. Texas Government Code, to discuss the following: a) Pursuant to Section 551.071, consultation with City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation – Linbrook Apartments at 531 Bedford Road. b) Pursuant to Section 551.071, consultation with City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation – Apartment Association vs. City of Bedford. c) Pursuant to Section 551.074: personnel matters – annual performance review of the City Manager. 16. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session. (Any item on this posted agenda may be discussed in executive session provided it is within one of the permitted categories under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.) ADJOURNMENT
• Update on Phase Next.
Call to Order/General Comments
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Senior Pastor Dr. Andrew Nunley, First United Methodist Church Bedford) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPCOMING EVENTS
(The public is invited to address the Council on any topic that is posted on this agenda. Citizens desiring to speak on Public Hearing(s) must do so at the time the Public Hearing(s) are opened. In order to speak during Open Forum, a person must first sign in with the City Secretary prior to the Regular Session being called to order. Speakers will be called upon in the order in which they sign in. Any person not signing in prior to the commencement of the Regular Session shall not be allowed to speak under Open Forum. Further, Open Forum is limited to a maximum of 30 minutes. Should speakers not use the entire 30 minutes Council will proceed with the agenda. At the majority vote of the Council the Mayor may extend the time allotted for Open Forum.)
Consider Approval Of Items By Consent
Consent items are deemed to need little Council deliberation and will be acted upon as on business item. Any member of the City Council may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and placed before the City Council for full discussion. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager, or a designee, to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendation.) 1. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes: a) December 12, 2017 regular meeting 2. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a three-year contract with W.W. Electronic Solutions, LLC for annual fire alarm testing, fire sprinkler inspection, and monitoring of the City’s fire sprinkler and security alarm systems in various facilities throughout the City, in the amount of $8,840 per year. 3. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to expend funds and enter into an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for street improvements on Martin Drive from Cummings Drive to Cheek Sparger Road and Bedford Road from Somerset Terrace to Brown Trail. 4. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a one-year lease agreement with ONSTAGE relative to the Trinity Arts Theater located within the Bedford Boys Ranch Park. 5. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a one-year lease agreement with Arts Council Northeast relative to the Trinity Arts Building located within the Bedford Boys Ranch Park. 6. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to utilize the City of Grand Prairie’s Crack and Joint Sealing Services contract with Curtco, Inc. in the amount of $150,000, through a Master Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for the 2018 Crack and Joint Sealing Services Program. 7. Consider a resolution authorizing the purchase a replacement 2018 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicle in the amount of $33,808, to be purchased through Sam Pack’s Five Star Ford utilizing the State contract.
NEW BUSINESS Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone Lot A, Block 2, International Square Addition, located at 801 Forest Ridge Drive, Suite 110, Bedford, Texas from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to amended Planned Unit Development/Specific Use Permit (PUD/SUP), specific to Section 3.2.C(9).s, Tattoo and Body Piercing Shop of the City of Bedford Zoning Ordinance, allowing for Chanel Lopez with Swag Attack Beauty to operate a permanent cosmetic salon. The subject property is generally located north of Pipeline Road and west of Forest Ridge Drive. (PZ-PUD- 2017-50095)
Consider an ordinance amending the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances, Chapter 114, Article II, Section 114-39. “Stop Intersections” to include the specific locations listed for intersections designated as streets upon which vehicles stop before entering intersections; amending Chapter 114, Article IV, Section 114-106. “Maximum limits on specific streets” whereas established maximum speed limit notice for a particular street or portion thereof; amending Chapter 114, Article V, Section 114-144. “Parking in prohibited areas: overtime parking” whereas it is unlawful for vehicles to be parked for a longer period of time than that designated by the markings on the street or by signs clearly visible; providing for a severability clause; providing for a penalty clause; and declaring an effective date.
Consider a resolution establishing a subcommittee for the Bedford Parks and Recreation Advisory Board tasked with research, development, and the review of fund-raising options allowing for the construction of Central Park Miracle Playground.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase library print and multimedia materials primarily using the State of Texas SmartBuy contracts with various vendors in an amount not to exceed $200,000.
Discussion and possible action to name them road leading to Public Works and the Animal Shelter “Barbara Richardson Drive”.
Report on most recent meeting of the following Boards and Commissions: • Animal Shelter Advisory Board • Beautification Commission • Community Affairs Commission • Cultural Commission • Library Advisory Board • Parks and Recreation Board • Teen Court Advisory Board • Senior Citizen Liaison
Executive Session To convene in the conference room in compliance with Section 551.001 et. Seq. Texas Government Code, to discuss the following: a) Pursuant to Section 551.071, consultation with City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation – Linbrook Apartments at 531 Bedford Road. b) Pursuant to Section 551.071, consultation with City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation – Apartment Association vs. City of Bedford. c) Pursuant to Section 551.074: personnel matters – annual performance review of the City Manager. 16. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session. (Any item on this posted agenda may be discussed in executive session provided it is within one of the permitted categories under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.) ADJOURNMENT