Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent.
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
EXECUTIVE SESSION: To convene before the Regular Session, if time permits, in the conference room in compliance with Section 551.001 et. Seq. Texas Government Code, to discuss the following: Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Block A, Lot 1A, Bedford Plaza Addition. Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Block 3, Lot 2A1, Cimarron Plaza Addition Park. Pursuant to Section 551.071(2), consultation with the City Attorney on matters in which the duty of the City Attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code – Rental Property Ordinance.
Call to Order, Invocation & Pledge
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The public is invited to address the Council on any topic that is posted on this agenda.
Consent Agenda Items: 2, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 & 13
The following individuals have requested to speak to the Council tonight under Persons to be Heard: a) John T. DeLorme, 1129 Woodvale Drive, Bedford, TX – Requested to speak to the Council regarding the Certificates of Obligation totaling about 7 million for the CIP Water/Sewer Projects. b) Dorothy McWhorter, 1600 Martha Drive, Bedford, TX – Requested to speak to the Council regarding Bedford 2005 Capital Improvement Projects and Communication. c) Ed Henderson, 2513 Meadow View, Bedford, TX – Request to speak to the Council regarding an update to Open Records Act as to comments made by city employees referencing the Bedford Police Department as source.
Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone a portion of property known as Lot 1, Block 1, The Oaks Addition, 1833 Airport Freeway, from Heavy Commercial to Heavy Commercial/Specific Use Permit/Outside Seating/Indoor Amusement Center. The property is generally located north of State Highway 183 and east of Forest Ridge Drive. (Z-221) (Tabled at the July 10, 2012 Council Meeting)
Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone a portion of property known as Lot 1RB, Block 1, Bedford Meadows Shopping Center Addition, 2824 Central Drive, Suite 301, from Heavy Commercial to Heavy Commercial/Specific Use Permit/Outside Seating. The property is generally located east of Central Drive and south of Harwood Road. (Z-222)
Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to rezone a portion of property known as Lot 1R-1, Block 1, Harwood Hills Village Addition, 3350 Harwood Road, from Heavy Commercial to Heavy Commercial/Amended Specific Use Permit for a drive-through restaurant/Site Plan. The property is generally located south of Harwood Road and west of State Highway 121. (Z-225)
Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to remove Sections 4.16.A. and 4.16.B Central Business District Overlay from the City of Bedford’s Zoning Ordinance. (A-030)
Consider a proposed tax rate and set two public hearings on the proposed tax rate.
Consider a resolution to accept the petition by the Senior Activity Center members to name the large meeting room at the Senior Activity Center the Virginia Chamblee Meeting Room.
Discussion regarding West Nile Virus.
16. Report on most recent meeting of various Boards and Commissions 17. Council member reports 18. City Manager/Staff Reports
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)
Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session Adjournment
Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent.
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
EXECUTIVE SESSION: To convene before the Regular Session, if time permits, in the conference room in compliance with Section 551.001 et. Seq. Texas Government Code, to discuss the following: Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Block A, Lot 1A, Bedford Plaza Addition. Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Block 3, Lot 2A1, Cimarron Plaza Addition Park. Pursuant to Section 551.071(2), consultation with the City Attorney on matters in which the duty of the City Attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code – Rental Property Ordinance.
Call to Order, Invocation & Pledge
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The public is invited to address the Council on any topic that is posted on this agenda.
Consent Agenda Items: 2, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 & 13
The following individuals have requested to speak to the Council tonight under Persons to be Heard: a) John T. DeLorme, 1129 Woodvale Drive, Bedford, TX – Requested to speak to the Council regarding the Certificates of Obligation totaling about 7 million for the CIP Water/Sewer Projects. b) Dorothy McWhorter, 1600 Martha Drive, Bedford, TX – Requested to speak to the Council regarding Bedford 2005 Capital Improvement Projects and Communication. c) Ed Henderson, 2513 Meadow View, Bedford, TX – Request to speak to the Council regarding an update to Open Records Act as to comments made by city employees referencing the Bedford Police Department as source.
Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone a portion of property known as Lot 1, Block 1, The Oaks Addition, 1833 Airport Freeway, from Heavy Commercial to Heavy Commercial/Specific Use Permit/Outside Seating/Indoor Amusement Center. The property is generally located north of State Highway 183 and east of Forest Ridge Drive. (Z-221) (Tabled at the July 10, 2012 Council Meeting)
Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone a portion of property known as Lot 1RB, Block 1, Bedford Meadows Shopping Center Addition, 2824 Central Drive, Suite 301, from Heavy Commercial to Heavy Commercial/Specific Use Permit/Outside Seating. The property is generally located east of Central Drive and south of Harwood Road. (Z-222)
Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to rezone a portion of property known as Lot 1R-1, Block 1, Harwood Hills Village Addition, 3350 Harwood Road, from Heavy Commercial to Heavy Commercial/Amended Specific Use Permit for a drive-through restaurant/Site Plan. The property is generally located south of Harwood Road and west of State Highway 121. (Z-225)
Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to remove Sections 4.16.A. and 4.16.B Central Business District Overlay from the City of Bedford’s Zoning Ordinance. (A-030)
Consider a proposed tax rate and set two public hearings on the proposed tax rate.
Consider a resolution to accept the petition by the Senior Activity Center members to name the large meeting room at the Senior Activity Center the Virginia Chamblee Meeting Room.
Discussion regarding West Nile Virus.
16. Report on most recent meeting of various Boards and Commissions 17. Council member reports 18. City Manager/Staff Reports
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)
Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session Adjournment