- Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent. - Update on the 6Stones Community Powered Revitalization (CPR) Program.
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Pastor Jeff Baldwin, The Refuge Family Church) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Announcements and Upcoming Events
ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPCOMING EVENTS
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 2. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes: a) February 9, 2016 regular session 4. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 22 “Building and Building Regulations” of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances by repealing Article IV. “National Electrical Code”, and replacing it with Article IV. “National Electrical Code/Amendments”; providing for the adoption of the National Electrical Code 2014 Edition; providing for the adoption of annex chapters; providing for the adoption of regional amendments to the National Electrical Code; providing a penalty of up to $2,000 per day for violations; providing a severability clause; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date. 5. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 22 “Building and Building Regulations” of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances by repealing Article III. “International Codes/Amendments” and replacing it with Article III. “International Codes/Amendments” inclusive of the International Building Code 2015 Edition, International Residential Code 2015 Edition, International Mechanical Code 2015 Edition, International Plumbing Code 2015 Edition, International Fuel Gas Code 2015 Edition, International Energy Conservation Code 2015 Edition; making regional amendments to each of the International Codes adopted hereby; providing a penalty of up to $2,000 per day for violations; providing a severability clause; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date. 6. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 58 - “International Fire Code” of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances by deleting Sections 58-97 and 58-99 and adding the revised Sections 58- 97 and 58-99 through 58-104 thereby adopting the International Fire Code 2015 Edition; providing certain amendments and deletions thereto; providing for a severability clause; providing for a savings clause; and declaring an effective date. 7. Consider an ordinance approving a resolution authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of Trinity River Authority of Texas (Tarrant County Water Project) revenue bonds, and approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating thereto. 8. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an emergency purchase and installation of 47 linear feet of bridge railing in the 2900 block of Harwood Road from 2L Construction, LLC in the amount of $23,750. 9. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Pacheco Koch, LLC in the amount of $89,075 for design services for Bedford Road Paving Improvements from Somerset Terrace to Brown Trail. 10. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract utilizing the Tarrant County Interlocal Agreement in the amount of $54,225.67 with TexOp Construction, L.P. for asphalt milling on Bedford Road from SH 121 to FM 157 (Industrial Boulevard) and SH 121 to 460 feet west of Martin Drive. 11. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase two Power-LOAD Cot Fastener Systems from Stryker Medical in the amount of $48,175.64. 12. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with TaylorMade Company for the replacement of rubber pads at Bedford Splash Family Aquatic Center in the amount of $29,700. 14. Consider a resolution authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages at ArtsFest held at the Boys Ranch Park. (Amended Item) 15. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with ByWater Solutions to migrate, install, customize, host, train staff and support the Koha Open Source Integrated Library System (ILS) in the amount of $17,100. 16. Consider a resolution accepting the report from the independent auditor and the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015 and providing an effective date. 17. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Wells Fargo Bank to provide Depository Bank and related banking services to the City of Bedford from April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2018, with an option for three one-year term extensions. 19. Consider a resolution appointing members to Bedford’s Citizen Boards and Commissions. 20. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Reynolds Asphalt and Construction Company utilizing the City of Grand Prairie Interlocal Agreement for the milling and two inch asphalt overlay on Shady Lake Drive in the amount of $67,792. 21. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Reynolds Asphalt and Construction Company, utilizing the City of Grand Prairie Interlocal Agreement, for paving improvements to the Trinity Arts Building parking lot in the amount of $44,546.
Employee Service Recognition
PERSONS TO BE HEARD 3. The following individual has requested to speak to the Council tonight under Persons to be Heard: a) Barbara Blalock, 1116 Timber View, Bedford, Texas 76021 – Requested to speak to the Council regarding the proposed ordinance eliminating parking cars and boats on driveways. b) Bill McFadden, 1108 Hialeah Path, Bedford, Texas 76022 – Requested to speak to the Council regarding clarification on fines and “court” for code violations; City Council’s attitude towards speakers; update request and explain that he has never demanded a response; to respond to some of the points that the Council brought up, such as senior citizens; lawn maintenance companies violating code; and to request that when the City looks at other cities as a reference that they do not use cities that employ the same city attorney or firm as Bedford.
Report on recent Fire Department activities.
Consider a resolution authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages at ArtsFest held at the Boys Ranch Park. (Amended Item)
22. 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 23. Council member Reports 24. City Manager/Staff Reports
EXECUTIVE SESSION To convene in the conference room 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 Commons. c) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to “Project Mockingbird.” d) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to “Project Orchard.” e) Pursuant to Section 551.074, personnel matters – performance review of the City Manager.
- Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent. - Update on the 6Stones Community Powered Revitalization (CPR) Program.
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Pastor Jeff Baldwin, The Refuge Family Church) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Announcements and Upcoming Events
ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPCOMING EVENTS
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 2. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes: a) February 9, 2016 regular session 4. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 22 “Building and Building Regulations” of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances by repealing Article IV. “National Electrical Code”, and replacing it with Article IV. “National Electrical Code/Amendments”; providing for the adoption of the National Electrical Code 2014 Edition; providing for the adoption of annex chapters; providing for the adoption of regional amendments to the National Electrical Code; providing a penalty of up to $2,000 per day for violations; providing a severability clause; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date. 5. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 22 “Building and Building Regulations” of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances by repealing Article III. “International Codes/Amendments” and replacing it with Article III. “International Codes/Amendments” inclusive of the International Building Code 2015 Edition, International Residential Code 2015 Edition, International Mechanical Code 2015 Edition, International Plumbing Code 2015 Edition, International Fuel Gas Code 2015 Edition, International Energy Conservation Code 2015 Edition; making regional amendments to each of the International Codes adopted hereby; providing a penalty of up to $2,000 per day for violations; providing a severability clause; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date. 6. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 58 - “International Fire Code” of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances by deleting Sections 58-97 and 58-99 and adding the revised Sections 58- 97 and 58-99 through 58-104 thereby adopting the International Fire Code 2015 Edition; providing certain amendments and deletions thereto; providing for a severability clause; providing for a savings clause; and declaring an effective date. 7. Consider an ordinance approving a resolution authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of Trinity River Authority of Texas (Tarrant County Water Project) revenue bonds, and approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating thereto. 8. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an emergency purchase and installation of 47 linear feet of bridge railing in the 2900 block of Harwood Road from 2L Construction, LLC in the amount of $23,750. 9. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Pacheco Koch, LLC in the amount of $89,075 for design services for Bedford Road Paving Improvements from Somerset Terrace to Brown Trail. 10. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract utilizing the Tarrant County Interlocal Agreement in the amount of $54,225.67 with TexOp Construction, L.P. for asphalt milling on Bedford Road from SH 121 to FM 157 (Industrial Boulevard) and SH 121 to 460 feet west of Martin Drive. 11. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase two Power-LOAD Cot Fastener Systems from Stryker Medical in the amount of $48,175.64. 12. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with TaylorMade Company for the replacement of rubber pads at Bedford Splash Family Aquatic Center in the amount of $29,700. 14. Consider a resolution authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages at ArtsFest held at the Boys Ranch Park. (Amended Item) 15. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with ByWater Solutions to migrate, install, customize, host, train staff and support the Koha Open Source Integrated Library System (ILS) in the amount of $17,100. 16. Consider a resolution accepting the report from the independent auditor and the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015 and providing an effective date. 17. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Wells Fargo Bank to provide Depository Bank and related banking services to the City of Bedford from April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2018, with an option for three one-year term extensions. 19. Consider a resolution appointing members to Bedford’s Citizen Boards and Commissions. 20. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Reynolds Asphalt and Construction Company utilizing the City of Grand Prairie Interlocal Agreement for the milling and two inch asphalt overlay on Shady Lake Drive in the amount of $67,792. 21. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Reynolds Asphalt and Construction Company, utilizing the City of Grand Prairie Interlocal Agreement, for paving improvements to the Trinity Arts Building parking lot in the amount of $44,546.
Employee Service Recognition
PERSONS TO BE HEARD 3. The following individual has requested to speak to the Council tonight under Persons to be Heard: a) Barbara Blalock, 1116 Timber View, Bedford, Texas 76021 – Requested to speak to the Council regarding the proposed ordinance eliminating parking cars and boats on driveways. b) Bill McFadden, 1108 Hialeah Path, Bedford, Texas 76022 – Requested to speak to the Council regarding clarification on fines and “court” for code violations; City Council’s attitude towards speakers; update request and explain that he has never demanded a response; to respond to some of the points that the Council brought up, such as senior citizens; lawn maintenance companies violating code; and to request that when the City looks at other cities as a reference that they do not use cities that employ the same city attorney or firm as Bedford.
Report on recent Fire Department activities.
Consider a resolution authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages at ArtsFest held at the Boys Ranch Park. (Amended Item)
22. 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 23. Council member Reports 24. City Manager/Staff Reports
EXECUTIVE SESSION To convene in the conference room 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 Commons. c) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to “Project Mockingbird.” d) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to “Project Orchard.” e) Pursuant to Section 551.074, personnel matters – performance review of the City Manager.