Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent.
Presentation by Scott Sheppard of 6 Stones regarding residential revitalization.
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Father Randall Foster, St. Vincent’s Episcopal Church) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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.
6. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 18 – Animals, Article I, by adding Section 18-8, Local Rabies Control Authority; by adopting the provisions of Section 826.017 of the Texas Health and Safety Code; providing for a penalty; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date 7. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 118 Utilities of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances, as amended, by the addition of Article XI, “Sanitary Control Easements”; establishing rules and regulations regarding sanitation and pollution control of the areas in proximity to the City’s public water supply well; providing findings and definitions; providing prohibited activities within the easement; providing for the enforcement of the provisions found in the stated ordinance; providing a fine of up to $500.00 for each offense in violation of the ordinance; providing a repealing clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. 8. Consider a resolution to accept bids and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with C. Green Scaping, LP for the Cummings Drive Handicap Ramp Improvements from Central Drive west to Simpson Terrace in the amount of $104,524. 9. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve Reconciliation Change Order No. One with C. Green Scaping, LP in the amount of $9,073.70 for the City of Bedford 35th Year CDBG Sidewalk Improvement Project and authorizing payment to Tarrant County in the amount of $9,073.70.
James Powell, NCTCOG, Project Manager for HEB Transit, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005 - Requested to speak to the Council to thank them for supporting HEB Transit and present the latest data.
Consider approval of the following City Council minutes: a) June 22, 2010 regular meeting b) June 30, 2010 work session
Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone property known as Lot 1B, Harwood Village Shopping Center Addition, Ste. O from Heavy Commercial to Heavy Commercial/Specific Use Permit/Indoor Amusement Center. The property is generally located south of Harwood Road and west of Brown Trail. (Z-204)
Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone a portion of property known as Tract 2, Stonegate Shopping Center Addition, from Heavy Commercial to Heavy Commercial/Specific Use Permit/Unattended Commercial Kiosk. The property is generally located north of Bedford Road and west of Brown Trail. (Z-205)
Consider an ordinance amending Article IV. “Boards, Commissions and Committees”, Division 4. “Community Affairs Commission” of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances by the addition of Section 2-231 “Mission”; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.
Selection of new Mayor Pro Tem.
Discussion and possible appointment of Council liaison positions to boards and commissions.
Council member reports a) Mayor Story Report on meeting with representatives from Tarrant Area Food Bank. Report and discussion of 4th Fest.
City Manager/Staff reports a) Beverly Queen - Report on the TML Legislative Outlook.
Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent.
Presentation by Scott Sheppard of 6 Stones regarding residential revitalization.
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Father Randall Foster, St. Vincent’s Episcopal Church) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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.
6. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 18 – Animals, Article I, by adding Section 18-8, Local Rabies Control Authority; by adopting the provisions of Section 826.017 of the Texas Health and Safety Code; providing for a penalty; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date 7. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 118 Utilities of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances, as amended, by the addition of Article XI, “Sanitary Control Easements”; establishing rules and regulations regarding sanitation and pollution control of the areas in proximity to the City’s public water supply well; providing findings and definitions; providing prohibited activities within the easement; providing for the enforcement of the provisions found in the stated ordinance; providing a fine of up to $500.00 for each offense in violation of the ordinance; providing a repealing clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. 8. Consider a resolution to accept bids and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with C. Green Scaping, LP for the Cummings Drive Handicap Ramp Improvements from Central Drive west to Simpson Terrace in the amount of $104,524. 9. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve Reconciliation Change Order No. One with C. Green Scaping, LP in the amount of $9,073.70 for the City of Bedford 35th Year CDBG Sidewalk Improvement Project and authorizing payment to Tarrant County in the amount of $9,073.70.
James Powell, NCTCOG, Project Manager for HEB Transit, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005 - Requested to speak to the Council to thank them for supporting HEB Transit and present the latest data.
Consider approval of the following City Council minutes: a) June 22, 2010 regular meeting b) June 30, 2010 work session
Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone property known as Lot 1B, Harwood Village Shopping Center Addition, Ste. O from Heavy Commercial to Heavy Commercial/Specific Use Permit/Indoor Amusement Center. The property is generally located south of Harwood Road and west of Brown Trail. (Z-204)
Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone a portion of property known as Tract 2, Stonegate Shopping Center Addition, from Heavy Commercial to Heavy Commercial/Specific Use Permit/Unattended Commercial Kiosk. The property is generally located north of Bedford Road and west of Brown Trail. (Z-205)
Consider an ordinance amending Article IV. “Boards, Commissions and Committees”, Division 4. “Community Affairs Commission” of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances by the addition of Section 2-231 “Mission”; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.
Selection of new Mayor Pro Tem.
Discussion and possible appointment of Council liaison positions to boards and commissions.
Council member reports a) Mayor Story Report on meeting with representatives from Tarrant Area Food Bank. Report and discussion of 4th Fest.
City Manager/Staff reports a) Beverly Queen - Report on the TML Legislative Outlook.