COUNCIL CHAMBER WORK SESSION • Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent. • Presentation on Community Affairs Commission activities. • Discussion of firms to conduct a citizen satisfaction survey. EXECUTIVE SESSION 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 Block 1, Lot 1D, Shops at Central Park. b) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Bedford Forum Addition, Block 4 Lot DR1.
COUNCIL CHAMBER WORK SESSION • Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent. • Presentation on Community Affairs Commission activities. • Discussion of firms to conduct a citizen satisfaction survey. EXECUTIVE SESSION 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 Block 1, Lot 1D, Shops at Central Park. b) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Bedford Forum Addition, Block 4 Lot DR1.
REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Dr. Timothy Pierce Woodland Heights Baptist Church) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Announcements and Upcoming Events
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 4. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes: a) November 10, 2015 regular session b) November 17, 2015 work session 9. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 2. “Administration,” Article IV. “Boards, Commissions, and Committees,” Division 4. “Cultural Commission” of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; containing a savings clause; and declaring an effective date. 11. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Bedford and the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Department for participation in the Tarrant County Combined Narcotics Enforcement Team Interlocal Assistance Agreement (CNET ILA). 14. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter a contractual agreement with Kronos to lease timekeeping clocks and to provide licenses for software and annual maintenance agreements for employee time keeping purposes. 15. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to expend funds in the amount of $47,160 for the renewal of the extended maintenance, technical support agreement and server replacement plan with Innovative Interfaces, Inc. 16. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to renew a one-year lease agreement with ONSTAGE relative to the Trinity Arts Theater located within the Bedford Boys Ranch Park. 17. 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. 18. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a one-year lease agreement with Embrace United Church of Christ to provide meeting space for church services at the Old Bedford School. 20. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into the second year of a three-year contract with B&B Wrecker Services, Inc. to provide towing and storage for City-initiated vehicle tows; and providing an effective date. 21. Consider a resolution accepting and awarding the bid to Impact Promotional Services dba Got You Covered in Fort Worth, Texas, for the purchase of public safety uniforms and accessories. 22. Consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado truck for the Fire Department’s Building Inspection Division in the amount of $22,520 through the State of Texas Buy Board Purchasing Program. 23. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Tarrant County and to recommend to the County to accept the bid and award a contract to Tejas Commercial Construction, LLC in the amount of $215,160 for the City of Bedford 41st Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Tennis Drive Water Line Improvements Project. 24. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with McClendon Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $527,532 for the Gregory Avenue Reconstruction and Water Improvement Project. 25. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with King Engineering Associates, Inc. in the amount of $69,460 for design services for the city-wide Advanced Metering Reading (AMR) System Project. 26. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Contract with King Engineering Associates, Inc. in the amount of $120,160 for the design, bidding and technical specifications for the approximately 40 large diameter water meters. 29. Consider a resolution casting votes for candidates to serve on the Board of Directors for the Tarrant Appraisal District. 32. Consider a resolution appointing members to Bedford’s Citizen Boards and Commissions.
COUNCIL RECOGNITION 1. Employee Service Awards. 2. Proclamation declaring the Glenbrook Homeowner’s Association as the Christmas Display of the City of Bedford 2015. 3. Presentation of a plaque to Mayor Jim Griffin from the American Legion Post 379.
PERSONS TO BE HEARD The following individual has requested to speak to the Council tonight under Persons to be Heard: a) Margaret Antwiler, 1420 Briar Drive, Bedford, Texas 76022 – Requested to speak to Council regarding building a new park in the 1500 block of Briar Drive.
Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone Lot 2, Stone Gate Shopping Center Addition, located at 1313 (1305, Suite C&D) Brown Trail, Bedford, Texas from (H) Heavy Commercial to (H/SUP) Heavy Commercial/Specific Use Permit, specific to Section 3.2.C(2)a, Churches, Temples and Synagogues (places of religious worship) of the City of Bedford Zoning Ordinance, allowing for Grace & Glory Ministries to operate a church. The subject property is generally located north of Bedford Road and west of Brown Trail. (Z-282)
Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone Lot 1, Block 1, Mayfair No-Harwood Oaks Kinder Addition, located at 2928 Blue Quail Lane, Bedford, Texas from (H) Heavy Commercial to (H/SUP) Heavy Commercial/Specific Use Permit, specific to Section 3.2.C(3)e, Adult Day Care Center of the City of Bedford Zoning Ordinance, allowing for Encore Adult Day Care to operate an adult day care. The subject property is generally located east of Blue Quail Lane and north of Harwood Road. (Z-283)
Public hearing and consider a resolution for a site plan for a 3,000 sq. ft. fast-food restaurant with drive-thru, specific to Section 4.16.b of the City of Bedford Zoning Ordinance. The property is zoned (H), Heavy Commercial and located in the Central Business District Overlay (CBD). The address is 1900 Central Drive and the legal description is Lot 3A, First State Addition. The property is generally located north of Plaza Parkway and east of Central Drive. (S-062)
Consider an ordinance repealing Chapter 6. “Advertising” (Ordinance No. 949), Article III. “Signs,” of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances as amended and replacing with a new Chapter 6, “Advertising,” Article III. “Signs” of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances; providing for an Exhibit ‘A,’ being the City of Bedford Sign Regulations; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
Consider a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bedford, Texas amending 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 Shops Dunhill Ratel, LLC. (Applebee’s)
Consider a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bedford, Texas amending 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 Shops Dunhill Ratel, LLC. (Movie Tavern)
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase a Cultural District Master Plan and signage in the amount of $45,000 from Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a four-year agreement with Great Lakes Recycling, Inc. dba Simple Recycling for collection of soft recyclables.
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 Farco - Cultural Commission - Councilmember Champney - Library Advisory Board - Councilmember Farco - Parks and Recreation Board - Councilmember Sartor - Teen Court Advisory Board - Councilmember Gebhart - Senior Citizen Liaison - Councilmember Turner
City Manager/Staff Reports ADJOURNMENT
COUNCIL CHAMBER WORK SESSION • Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent. • Presentation on Community Affairs Commission activities. • Discussion of firms to conduct a citizen satisfaction survey. EXECUTIVE SESSION 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 Block 1, Lot 1D, Shops at Central Park. b) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Bedford Forum Addition, Block 4 Lot DR1.
COUNCIL CHAMBER WORK SESSION • Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent. • Presentation on Community Affairs Commission activities. • Discussion of firms to conduct a citizen satisfaction survey. EXECUTIVE SESSION 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 Block 1, Lot 1D, Shops at Central Park. b) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Bedford Forum Addition, Block 4 Lot DR1.
REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Dr. Timothy Pierce Woodland Heights Baptist Church) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Announcements and Upcoming Events
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 4. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes: a) November 10, 2015 regular session b) November 17, 2015 work session 9. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 2. “Administration,” Article IV. “Boards, Commissions, and Committees,” Division 4. “Cultural Commission” of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; containing a savings clause; and declaring an effective date. 11. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Bedford and the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Department for participation in the Tarrant County Combined Narcotics Enforcement Team Interlocal Assistance Agreement (CNET ILA). 14. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter a contractual agreement with Kronos to lease timekeeping clocks and to provide licenses for software and annual maintenance agreements for employee time keeping purposes. 15. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to expend funds in the amount of $47,160 for the renewal of the extended maintenance, technical support agreement and server replacement plan with Innovative Interfaces, Inc. 16. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to renew a one-year lease agreement with ONSTAGE relative to the Trinity Arts Theater located within the Bedford Boys Ranch Park. 17. 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. 18. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a one-year lease agreement with Embrace United Church of Christ to provide meeting space for church services at the Old Bedford School. 20. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into the second year of a three-year contract with B&B Wrecker Services, Inc. to provide towing and storage for City-initiated vehicle tows; and providing an effective date. 21. Consider a resolution accepting and awarding the bid to Impact Promotional Services dba Got You Covered in Fort Worth, Texas, for the purchase of public safety uniforms and accessories. 22. Consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado truck for the Fire Department’s Building Inspection Division in the amount of $22,520 through the State of Texas Buy Board Purchasing Program. 23. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Tarrant County and to recommend to the County to accept the bid and award a contract to Tejas Commercial Construction, LLC in the amount of $215,160 for the City of Bedford 41st Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Tennis Drive Water Line Improvements Project. 24. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with McClendon Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $527,532 for the Gregory Avenue Reconstruction and Water Improvement Project. 25. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with King Engineering Associates, Inc. in the amount of $69,460 for design services for the city-wide Advanced Metering Reading (AMR) System Project. 26. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Contract with King Engineering Associates, Inc. in the amount of $120,160 for the design, bidding and technical specifications for the approximately 40 large diameter water meters. 29. Consider a resolution casting votes for candidates to serve on the Board of Directors for the Tarrant Appraisal District. 32. Consider a resolution appointing members to Bedford’s Citizen Boards and Commissions.
COUNCIL RECOGNITION 1. Employee Service Awards. 2. Proclamation declaring the Glenbrook Homeowner’s Association as the Christmas Display of the City of Bedford 2015. 3. Presentation of a plaque to Mayor Jim Griffin from the American Legion Post 379.
PERSONS TO BE HEARD The following individual has requested to speak to the Council tonight under Persons to be Heard: a) Margaret Antwiler, 1420 Briar Drive, Bedford, Texas 76022 – Requested to speak to Council regarding building a new park in the 1500 block of Briar Drive.
Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone Lot 2, Stone Gate Shopping Center Addition, located at 1313 (1305, Suite C&D) Brown Trail, Bedford, Texas from (H) Heavy Commercial to (H/SUP) Heavy Commercial/Specific Use Permit, specific to Section 3.2.C(2)a, Churches, Temples and Synagogues (places of religious worship) of the City of Bedford Zoning Ordinance, allowing for Grace & Glory Ministries to operate a church. The subject property is generally located north of Bedford Road and west of Brown Trail. (Z-282)
Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone Lot 1, Block 1, Mayfair No-Harwood Oaks Kinder Addition, located at 2928 Blue Quail Lane, Bedford, Texas from (H) Heavy Commercial to (H/SUP) Heavy Commercial/Specific Use Permit, specific to Section 3.2.C(3)e, Adult Day Care Center of the City of Bedford Zoning Ordinance, allowing for Encore Adult Day Care to operate an adult day care. The subject property is generally located east of Blue Quail Lane and north of Harwood Road. (Z-283)
Public hearing and consider a resolution for a site plan for a 3,000 sq. ft. fast-food restaurant with drive-thru, specific to Section 4.16.b of the City of Bedford Zoning Ordinance. The property is zoned (H), Heavy Commercial and located in the Central Business District Overlay (CBD). The address is 1900 Central Drive and the legal description is Lot 3A, First State Addition. The property is generally located north of Plaza Parkway and east of Central Drive. (S-062)
Consider an ordinance repealing Chapter 6. “Advertising” (Ordinance No. 949), Article III. “Signs,” of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances as amended and replacing with a new Chapter 6, “Advertising,” Article III. “Signs” of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances; providing for an Exhibit ‘A,’ being the City of Bedford Sign Regulations; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
Consider a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bedford, Texas amending 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 Shops Dunhill Ratel, LLC. (Applebee’s)
Consider a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bedford, Texas amending 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 Shops Dunhill Ratel, LLC. (Movie Tavern)
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase a Cultural District Master Plan and signage in the amount of $45,000 from Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a four-year agreement with Great Lakes Recycling, Inc. dba Simple Recycling for collection of soft recyclables.
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 Farco - Cultural Commission - Councilmember Champney - Library Advisory Board - Councilmember Farco - Parks and Recreation Board - Councilmember Sartor - Teen Court Advisory Board - Councilmember Gebhart - Senior Citizen Liaison - Councilmember Turner
City Manager/Staff Reports ADJOURNMENT