- Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent. - Discussion regarding update of mosquito abatement program. (Amended Item) - Present report on the 2014 City of Bedford Blues Fest. - Presentation of monument sign options for Central Drive. - Presentation addressing the traffic concerns at Bell Manor Elementary School. - Overview of the proposed Distracted Driving Ordinance.
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Rev. Melvin E. Brown, Cathedral of Faith Church of God in Christ) 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.)
1. Proclamation recognizing October 2014 as Fire Prevention Month in the City of Bedford. 2. Proclamation recognizing October 2014 as Crime Prevention Month in the City of Bedford. 3. Proclamation recognizing October 7, 2014 as the official day for National Night Out in the City of Bedford.
Consider approval of the following City Council minutes: a) September 9, 2014 regular meeting
Public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Ordinance 14-3082 for the property known as Lot CR, Block 4, Bedford Forum Addition, located at 3737 Airport Freeway, Bedford, Texas, from Heavy Commercial/Amended Specific Use Permit/New & Used Cars & Truck Sales/Service, allowing for Used Car Sales, Mac Churchill Auto Mall, to Heavy Commercial/Amended Specific Use Permit/New & Used Cars & Truck Sales/Service/Flag Poles, for an amended site plan to add two flag pole structures to be 80 feet in height for two 20 x 30 foot sized flags. The property is generally located north of State Highway 183 and east of State Highway 121. (Z-255)
Public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Planned Unit Development Ordinance No. 106, specific to amending the Bedford Forum Land Use Plan Development (PUD) Standards, Section II. Site Plan, for the properties located within the Bedford Forum, specifically for the properties known as Lot 1A, Block 4A, Bedford Forum Addition, located at 3304 Commerce Place, Bedford, Texas, and Lot FR2, Block 4, Bedford Forum Addition, located at 2022 Plaza Drive, Bedford, Texas, to allow for Nursing, Rest & Convalescent Homes, specifically allowing for a Meridian Skilled Nursing Facility. The properties are generally located south of Bedford Road and east of State Highway 121. (Z-256)
- Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent. - Discussion regarding update of mosquito abatement program. (Amended Item) - Present report on the 2014 City of Bedford Blues Fest. - Presentation of monument sign options for Central Drive. - Presentation addressing the traffic concerns at Bell Manor Elementary School. - Overview of the proposed Distracted Driving Ordinance.
Consider an ordinance amending the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances Appendix A – Schedule of Fees, by updating fees imposed by the City; containing a savings clause; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; and providing for an effective date.
8. Consider an ordinance amending the schedule of water rates by amendment of Section 1., Ordinance No. 13-3070; providing a repealing clause; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date. 9. Consider an ordinance amending the schedule of sewer rates by an amendment of Section 1., Ordinance No. 13-3071; providing a repealing clause; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.
Consider an ordinance amending the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances, Chapter 114 by adding a new Article X “Use of Portable Electronic Devices while Operating a Motor Vehicle Prohibited;” repealing conflicting ordinances; providing a penalty clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
11. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a one-year agreement between the City of Bedford, Texas and Motorola Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $254,816.48 for support and maintenance of the trunk radio infrastructure and for the trunk radio system manager. The grand total of $254,816.48 will be divided equally, with one-sixth, or $42,469.42 being paid by each member city. 12. Consider a resolution authorizing payment to the City of North Richland Hills, in the amount of $23,093.94, to provide continuous maintenance for subscriber radios and auxiliary equipment.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an interlocal agreement with the City of Hurst for the space sharing arrangement of a police sub-station.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an interlocal agreement with the City of Hurst for a shared Mental Health Coordinator position.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend an interlocal agreement with the City of Fort Worth for the collection and disposal of household hazardous waste for Bedford households at the permanent collection site from October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015.
16. Report on most recent meeting of the following Boards and Commissions 17. Council member Reports 18. City Manager/Staff Reports
- Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent. - Discussion regarding update of mosquito abatement program. (Amended Item) - Present report on the 2014 City of Bedford Blues Fest. - Presentation of monument sign options for Central Drive. - Presentation addressing the traffic concerns at Bell Manor Elementary School. - Overview of the proposed Distracted Driving Ordinance.
To convene in the conference room, if time permits, in compliance with Section 551.001 et. Seq. Texas Government Code, to discuss the following: a) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to “Project Flamingo.” b) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Block 1, Lot 1RB, Bedford Meadows Shopping Center. c) Pursuant to Section 551.071, consultation with City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation regarding 533 Bedford Road. d) Pursuant to Section 551.071, consultation with City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation – Chandra Gupta e) Section 551.071, consultation with City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation – Restaurants with alcohol sales in violation of Section 10.06 “Annual reporting requirements for authorized restaurants with alcohol sales” of the City of Bedford’s Code of Ordinances.
- Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent. - Discussion regarding update of mosquito abatement program. (Amended Item) - Present report on the 2014 City of Bedford Blues Fest. - Presentation of monument sign options for Central Drive. - Presentation addressing the traffic concerns at Bell Manor Elementary School. - Overview of the proposed Distracted Driving Ordinance.
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Rev. Melvin E. Brown, Cathedral of Faith Church of God in Christ) 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.)
1. Proclamation recognizing October 2014 as Fire Prevention Month in the City of Bedford. 2. Proclamation recognizing October 2014 as Crime Prevention Month in the City of Bedford. 3. Proclamation recognizing October 7, 2014 as the official day for National Night Out in the City of Bedford.
Consider approval of the following City Council minutes: a) September 9, 2014 regular meeting
Public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Ordinance 14-3082 for the property known as Lot CR, Block 4, Bedford Forum Addition, located at 3737 Airport Freeway, Bedford, Texas, from Heavy Commercial/Amended Specific Use Permit/New & Used Cars & Truck Sales/Service, allowing for Used Car Sales, Mac Churchill Auto Mall, to Heavy Commercial/Amended Specific Use Permit/New & Used Cars & Truck Sales/Service/Flag Poles, for an amended site plan to add two flag pole structures to be 80 feet in height for two 20 x 30 foot sized flags. The property is generally located north of State Highway 183 and east of State Highway 121. (Z-255)
Public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Planned Unit Development Ordinance No. 106, specific to amending the Bedford Forum Land Use Plan Development (PUD) Standards, Section II. Site Plan, for the properties located within the Bedford Forum, specifically for the properties known as Lot 1A, Block 4A, Bedford Forum Addition, located at 3304 Commerce Place, Bedford, Texas, and Lot FR2, Block 4, Bedford Forum Addition, located at 2022 Plaza Drive, Bedford, Texas, to allow for Nursing, Rest & Convalescent Homes, specifically allowing for a Meridian Skilled Nursing Facility. The properties are generally located south of Bedford Road and east of State Highway 121. (Z-256)
- Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent. - Discussion regarding update of mosquito abatement program. (Amended Item) - Present report on the 2014 City of Bedford Blues Fest. - Presentation of monument sign options for Central Drive. - Presentation addressing the traffic concerns at Bell Manor Elementary School. - Overview of the proposed Distracted Driving Ordinance.
Consider an ordinance amending the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances Appendix A – Schedule of Fees, by updating fees imposed by the City; containing a savings clause; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; and providing for an effective date.
8. Consider an ordinance amending the schedule of water rates by amendment of Section 1., Ordinance No. 13-3070; providing a repealing clause; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date. 9. Consider an ordinance amending the schedule of sewer rates by an amendment of Section 1., Ordinance No. 13-3071; providing a repealing clause; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.
Consider an ordinance amending the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances, Chapter 114 by adding a new Article X “Use of Portable Electronic Devices while Operating a Motor Vehicle Prohibited;” repealing conflicting ordinances; providing a penalty clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
11. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a one-year agreement between the City of Bedford, Texas and Motorola Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $254,816.48 for support and maintenance of the trunk radio infrastructure and for the trunk radio system manager. The grand total of $254,816.48 will be divided equally, with one-sixth, or $42,469.42 being paid by each member city. 12. Consider a resolution authorizing payment to the City of North Richland Hills, in the amount of $23,093.94, to provide continuous maintenance for subscriber radios and auxiliary equipment.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an interlocal agreement with the City of Hurst for the space sharing arrangement of a police sub-station.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an interlocal agreement with the City of Hurst for a shared Mental Health Coordinator position.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend an interlocal agreement with the City of Fort Worth for the collection and disposal of household hazardous waste for Bedford households at the permanent collection site from October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015.
16. Report on most recent meeting of the following Boards and Commissions 17. Council member Reports 18. City Manager/Staff Reports
- Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent. - Discussion regarding update of mosquito abatement program. (Amended Item) - Present report on the 2014 City of Bedford Blues Fest. - Presentation of monument sign options for Central Drive. - Presentation addressing the traffic concerns at Bell Manor Elementary School. - Overview of the proposed Distracted Driving Ordinance.
To convene in the conference room, if time permits, in compliance with Section 551.001 et. Seq. Texas Government Code, to discuss the following: a) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to “Project Flamingo.” b) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Block 1, Lot 1RB, Bedford Meadows Shopping Center. c) Pursuant to Section 551.071, consultation with City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation regarding 533 Bedford Road. d) Pursuant to Section 551.071, consultation with City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation – Chandra Gupta e) Section 551.071, consultation with City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation – Restaurants with alcohol sales in violation of Section 10.06 “Annual reporting requirements for authorized restaurants with alcohol sales” of the City of Bedford’s Code of Ordinances.