Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent. Republic Services Presentation on the Recycle Cart Pilot Program.
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Senior Pastor Nosa Oniwu, Arise & Shine International Ministries) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPCOMING EVENTS
OPEN FORUM (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
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ITEMS BY CONSENT
COUNCIL RECOGNITION 1. Employee Service Recognition APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 2. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes: a) February 10, 2015 regular meeting
PERSONS TO BE HEARD 3. The following individual has requested to speak to the Council tonight under Persons to be Heard: a) John DeLorme, 1129 Woodvale Drive, Bedford, Texas 76021 – Requested to speak to the Council regarding ZBA and the Bedford Commons project.
Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone property known as a 0.7533 acre parcel of land located in the Buffalo Bayou, Brazos, and Colorado Railroad Co. Survey, Abst. No. 204 of the City of Bedford, Tarrant County Texas, from MHC/H Commercial to MHC/H/SUPGasoline Service Station and Pump Islands. Said property is located at 4101 State Highway 121, Bedford, Texas. The property is generally located west of State Highway 121 and south of Cheek-Sparger Road. (Z-265)
Consider an ordinance approving a resolution authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of Trinity River Authority of Texas (Tarrant County Supply Water Project) improvement revenue bonds, and approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating thereto. 7. Consider a resolution approving an Economic Development Program Agreement, pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code and the City’s Economic Development Incentive Policy and Program, with Norma’s Cafe.
Consider a resolution approving an Economic Development Program Agreement, pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code and the City’s Economic Development Incentive Policy and Program, with Bradley Padia and Steve Padia dba Suns Field Development.
Report on most recent meeting of the following Boards and Commissions: Animal Shelter Advisory Board - Councilmember Fisher Beautification Commission - Councilmember Turner Community Affairs Commission - Councilmember Boyter Cultural Commission - Councilmember Champney Library Board - Councilmember Davisson Parks & Recreation Board - Councilmember Davisson Teen Court Advisory Board - Councilmember Farco 14. Council member Reports 15. City Manager/Staff Reports
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 3200 Meadow Park Drive. 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 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations with the City of Euless. d) 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. e) Pursuant to Section 551.074, personnel matters – City Manager search. 16. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session.
Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent. Republic Services Presentation on the Recycle Cart Pilot Program.
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Senior Pastor Nosa Oniwu, Arise & Shine International Ministries) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPCOMING EVENTS
OPEN FORUM (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
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ITEMS BY CONSENT
COUNCIL RECOGNITION 1. Employee Service Recognition APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 2. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes: a) February 10, 2015 regular meeting
PERSONS TO BE HEARD 3. The following individual has requested to speak to the Council tonight under Persons to be Heard: a) John DeLorme, 1129 Woodvale Drive, Bedford, Texas 76021 – Requested to speak to the Council regarding ZBA and the Bedford Commons project.
Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone property known as a 0.7533 acre parcel of land located in the Buffalo Bayou, Brazos, and Colorado Railroad Co. Survey, Abst. No. 204 of the City of Bedford, Tarrant County Texas, from MHC/H Commercial to MHC/H/SUPGasoline Service Station and Pump Islands. Said property is located at 4101 State Highway 121, Bedford, Texas. The property is generally located west of State Highway 121 and south of Cheek-Sparger Road. (Z-265)
Consider an ordinance approving a resolution authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of Trinity River Authority of Texas (Tarrant County Supply Water Project) improvement revenue bonds, and approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating thereto. 7. Consider a resolution approving an Economic Development Program Agreement, pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code and the City’s Economic Development Incentive Policy and Program, with Norma’s Cafe.
Consider a resolution approving an Economic Development Program Agreement, pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code and the City’s Economic Development Incentive Policy and Program, with Bradley Padia and Steve Padia dba Suns Field Development.
Report on most recent meeting of the following Boards and Commissions: Animal Shelter Advisory Board - Councilmember Fisher Beautification Commission - Councilmember Turner Community Affairs Commission - Councilmember Boyter Cultural Commission - Councilmember Champney Library Board - Councilmember Davisson Parks & Recreation Board - Councilmember Davisson Teen Court Advisory Board - Councilmember Farco 14. Council member Reports 15. City Manager/Staff Reports
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 3200 Meadow Park Drive. 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 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations with the City of Euless. d) 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. e) Pursuant to Section 551.074, personnel matters – City Manager search. 16. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session.