Consider a resolution to receive and accept as true and correct the canvassed voting results for the General Election held on May 4, 2019 for the election of Council Members Place 3 and Place 5, as presented by the City Secretary.
Inauguration of Newly Elected Officials
Administer Statement of Elected Officer and Oath of Office to newly elected Council Members Place 3 and Place 5 and presentation of the Certificates of Election.
Receive a report on recent Public Works activities for Fiscal Year 2017-2018.
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
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 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council shall convene to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Municipal Court Judge. b) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to the Plaza Center Addition Lot AR 1A and Bedford Plaza Addition 1989H Blk. A Lot 4B1. c) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Food Lion Addition Block 1 Lot 3R. d) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Forest Ridge Plaza Block 1 Lot 1A. e) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Bedford Forum Addition Block 2 Lot 2R.
Call to Order/General Comments
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Bishop Nosa Onaiwu, Arise and Shine International Ministries) 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.)
Consider Approval of Items by Consent
(Consent items are deemed to need little Council deliberation and will be acted upon as on business item. Any member of the City Council may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and placed before the City Council for full discussion. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager, or a designee, to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendation.) 1. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes: a) April 23, 2019 regular meeting 2. Consider a resolution of the City of Bedford, Texas finding that Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC’s application for approval to amend its Distribution Cost Recovery Factor pursuant to 16 Tex. Admin. Code § 25.243 to increase distribution rates within the City should be denied; finding that the City’s reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by the company; finding that the meeting at which this resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this resolution to the company and legal counsel.
COUNCIL RECOGNITION Proclamation recognizing the week of May 12-18, 2019 as National Police Week and Wednesday, May 15, 2019, as Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Proclamation recognizing the week of May 19-25, 2019 as Emergency Medical Services Week in the City of Bedford.
Proclamation recognizing the week of May 19-25, 2019 as National Public Works Week.
Proclamation proclaiming full support of the 2020 Census and agreeing to assist the U.S. Census Bureau in ensuring a full and accurate count in 2020.
PERSONS TO BE HEARD The following individuals have requested to speak to the Council tonight under Persons to be Heard: a) Roger Gallenstein, 4013 Fairmont Court, Bedford, Texas 76021 and Mike Hathaway, 4101 Esters Road, #104 Irving, Texas request to speak to Council regarding ONSTAGE.
NEW BUSINESS Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone Lot 1, Block 1, Harwood Hills Corner Addition, located at 3354-3358 Harwood Road, Bedford, Texas from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to amended Planned Unit Development/Specific Use Permit/ (PUD/SUP), specific to Section 3.2.C.8.g.iii, Gasoline Service Station with Convenience Store of the City of Bedford Zoning Ordinance, allowing for 7-11 to construct a new gas station with convenience store. The property is generally located south of Harwood Road and west of State Highway 121. (PZ-SUP-2019-50004)
Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone Lot 1, Block 5-9, Bell Ranch Terrace Addition, located at 4101 Airport Freeway, Suite #127, Bedford, Texas, from Heavy Commercial (H) to Heavy Commercial/Specific Use Permit (H/SUP), specific to Section 3.2.C.2.a, Churches, Temples and Synagogues of the City of Bedford Zoning Ordinance, allowing for International Goshen City Church to operate a church. The subject property is generally located north of Airport Freeway and west of Industrial Boulevard. (PZ-SUP-2019-50017)
Consider an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bedford, Texas appointing Timothy Murphy as Municipal Court Judge for the Bedford Municipal Court.
Consider an ordinance approving a resolution authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of Trinity River Authority of Texas (Tarrant County Water Supply Project) improvement revenue bonds and approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating thereto.
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 86 – Parks and Recreation of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances by repealing it in its entirety and replacing it with a new Chapter 86 – Parks and Recreation; providing a penalty clause; providing for a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.
Discussion and possible action regarding council members serving on Construction Manager At-Risk selection committee for Bedford Boys Ranch Park improvements. **Item Requested by Councilmember Fisher
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)
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 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council shall convene to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Municipal Court Judge. b) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to the Plaza Center Addition Lot AR 1A and Bedford Plaza Addition 1989H Blk. A Lot 4B1. c) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Food Lion Addition Block 1 Lot 3R. d) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Forest Ridge Plaza Block 1 Lot 1A. e) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Bedford Forum Addition Block 2 Lot 2R. 18. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session.
Report on most recent meeting of the following Boards and Commissions: Animal Shelter Advisory Board Beautification Commission Community Affairs Commission Cultural Commission Library Advisory Board Parks and Recreation Board Teen Court Advisory Board Senior Citizen Liaison
City Manager/Staff Reports ADJOURNMENT
Consider a resolution to receive and accept as true and correct the canvassed voting results for the General Election held on May 4, 2019 for the election of Council Members Place 3 and Place 5, as presented by the City Secretary.
Inauguration of Newly Elected Officials
Administer Statement of Elected Officer and Oath of Office to newly elected Council Members Place 3 and Place 5 and presentation of the Certificates of Election.
Receive a report on recent Public Works activities for Fiscal Year 2017-2018.
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
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 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council shall convene to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Municipal Court Judge. b) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to the Plaza Center Addition Lot AR 1A and Bedford Plaza Addition 1989H Blk. A Lot 4B1. c) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Food Lion Addition Block 1 Lot 3R. d) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Forest Ridge Plaza Block 1 Lot 1A. e) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Bedford Forum Addition Block 2 Lot 2R.
Call to Order/General Comments
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Bishop Nosa Onaiwu, Arise and Shine International Ministries) 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.)
Consider Approval of Items by Consent
(Consent items are deemed to need little Council deliberation and will be acted upon as on business item. Any member of the City Council may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and placed before the City Council for full discussion. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager, or a designee, to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendation.) 1. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes: a) April 23, 2019 regular meeting 2. Consider a resolution of the City of Bedford, Texas finding that Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC’s application for approval to amend its Distribution Cost Recovery Factor pursuant to 16 Tex. Admin. Code § 25.243 to increase distribution rates within the City should be denied; finding that the City’s reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by the company; finding that the meeting at which this resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this resolution to the company and legal counsel.
COUNCIL RECOGNITION Proclamation recognizing the week of May 12-18, 2019 as National Police Week and Wednesday, May 15, 2019, as Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Proclamation recognizing the week of May 19-25, 2019 as Emergency Medical Services Week in the City of Bedford.
Proclamation recognizing the week of May 19-25, 2019 as National Public Works Week.
Proclamation proclaiming full support of the 2020 Census and agreeing to assist the U.S. Census Bureau in ensuring a full and accurate count in 2020.
PERSONS TO BE HEARD The following individuals have requested to speak to the Council tonight under Persons to be Heard: a) Roger Gallenstein, 4013 Fairmont Court, Bedford, Texas 76021 and Mike Hathaway, 4101 Esters Road, #104 Irving, Texas request to speak to Council regarding ONSTAGE.
NEW BUSINESS Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone Lot 1, Block 1, Harwood Hills Corner Addition, located at 3354-3358 Harwood Road, Bedford, Texas from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to amended Planned Unit Development/Specific Use Permit/ (PUD/SUP), specific to Section 3.2.C.8.g.iii, Gasoline Service Station with Convenience Store of the City of Bedford Zoning Ordinance, allowing for 7-11 to construct a new gas station with convenience store. The property is generally located south of Harwood Road and west of State Highway 121. (PZ-SUP-2019-50004)
Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone Lot 1, Block 5-9, Bell Ranch Terrace Addition, located at 4101 Airport Freeway, Suite #127, Bedford, Texas, from Heavy Commercial (H) to Heavy Commercial/Specific Use Permit (H/SUP), specific to Section 3.2.C.2.a, Churches, Temples and Synagogues of the City of Bedford Zoning Ordinance, allowing for International Goshen City Church to operate a church. The subject property is generally located north of Airport Freeway and west of Industrial Boulevard. (PZ-SUP-2019-50017)
Consider an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bedford, Texas appointing Timothy Murphy as Municipal Court Judge for the Bedford Municipal Court.
Consider an ordinance approving a resolution authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of Trinity River Authority of Texas (Tarrant County Water Supply Project) improvement revenue bonds and approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating thereto.
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 86 – Parks and Recreation of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances by repealing it in its entirety and replacing it with a new Chapter 86 – Parks and Recreation; providing a penalty clause; providing for a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.
Discussion and possible action regarding council members serving on Construction Manager At-Risk selection committee for Bedford Boys Ranch Park improvements. **Item Requested by Councilmember Fisher
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)
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 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council shall convene to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Municipal Court Judge. b) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to the Plaza Center Addition Lot AR 1A and Bedford Plaza Addition 1989H Blk. A Lot 4B1. c) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Food Lion Addition Block 1 Lot 3R. d) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Forest Ridge Plaza Block 1 Lot 1A. e) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Bedford Forum Addition Block 2 Lot 2R. 18. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session.
Report on most recent meeting of the following Boards and Commissions: Animal Shelter Advisory Board Beautification Commission Community Affairs Commission Cultural Commission Library Advisory Board Parks and Recreation Board Teen Court Advisory Board Senior Citizen Liaison
City Manager/Staff Reports ADJOURNMENT