CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Bishop Nosa Onaiwu, Arise and Shine International Ministries) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
(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.)
• Discussion on the Quarterly Investment Report for the Fiscal 2nd Quarter ending March 31, 2021. • Update on Generations Park project.
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 Any member of the City Council may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and placed before the City Council for full discussion.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) May 25, 2021 regular meeting 2. Consider a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bedford, Texas amending the Council Rules of Order and Procedure, Section 2. Code of Conduct. 3. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to renew the agreement with Valley View Consulting, L.L.C., to provide investment advisory services for a period of two years.
4. The following individual has requested to speak to the Council tonight under Persons to be Heard: a) Roger Gallenstein, 4013 Fairmont Court, Bedford, Texas 76021 – Request to speak to Council regarding City entryways.
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
To convene in closed session in compliance with Section 551.001 et. Seq. Texas Government Code, to discuss the following: a) Pursuant to Section 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property – possible acquisition of real property for redevelopment purposes. b) Pursuant to Section 551.071, to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on pending or contemplated litigation – Bedford Hotels, LLC. 11. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session. (Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the right to consult in a closed meeting with its attorney and to receive legal advice regarding any item listed on this agenda.)
NEW BUSINESS Consider an ordinance granting a variance to Prestige Cigars Lounge & Coffee Bar, located at 3225 Harwood Road, Suite E, also known as Lot 1, Block 1, Harwood Oaks Plaza, and the applicant Mian Ahmed, from the distance requirements for the sale of alcoholic beverages established by Section 10-1 of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances; providing a repealing clause; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager reject all bids for installation of surface aerators at Generations Park.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter an interlocal agreement with the City of Euless for combined jail services for the cities of Bedford and Euless.
Consider a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bedford, Texas amending the Mission Statement for the City of Bedford.
City Manager/Staff Reports a) City Communications Strategy b) Update on the Street Improvement Strategic Plan
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)
To convene in closed session in compliance with Section 551.001 et. Seq. Texas Government Code, to discuss the following: a) Pursuant to Section 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property – possible acquisition of real property for redevelopment purposes. b) Pursuant to Section 551.071, to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on pending or contemplated litigation – Bedford Hotels, LLC. 11. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session. (Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the right to consult in a closed meeting with its attorney and to receive legal advice regarding any item listed on this agenda.) ADJOURNMENT
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Bishop Nosa Onaiwu, Arise and Shine International Ministries) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
(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.)
• Discussion on the Quarterly Investment Report for the Fiscal 2nd Quarter ending March 31, 2021. • Update on Generations Park project.
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) May 25, 2021 regular meeting 2. Consider a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bedford, Texas amending the Council Rules of Order and Procedure, Section 2. Code of Conduct. 3. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to renew the agreement with Valley View Consulting, L.L.C., to provide investment advisory services for a period of two years.
4. The following individual has requested to speak to the Council tonight under Persons to be Heard: a) Roger Gallenstein, 4013 Fairmont Court, Bedford, Texas 76021 – Request to speak to Council regarding City entryways.
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
To convene in closed session in compliance with Section 551.001 et. Seq. Texas Government Code, to discuss the following: a) Pursuant to Section 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property – possible acquisition of real property for redevelopment purposes. b) Pursuant to Section 551.071, to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on pending or contemplated litigation – Bedford Hotels, LLC. 11. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session. (Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the right to consult in a closed meeting with its attorney and to receive legal advice regarding any item listed on this agenda.)
NEW BUSINESS Consider an ordinance granting a variance to Prestige Cigars Lounge & Coffee Bar, located at 3225 Harwood Road, Suite E, also known as Lot 1, Block 1, Harwood Oaks Plaza, and the applicant Mian Ahmed, from the distance requirements for the sale of alcoholic beverages established by Section 10-1 of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances; providing a repealing clause; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager reject all bids for installation of surface aerators at Generations Park.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter an interlocal agreement with the City of Euless for combined jail services for the cities of Bedford and Euless.
Consider a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bedford, Texas amending the Mission Statement for the City of Bedford.
City Manager/Staff Reports a) City Communications Strategy b) Update on the Street Improvement Strategic Plan
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)
To convene in closed session in compliance with Section 551.001 et. Seq. Texas Government Code, to discuss the following: a) Pursuant to Section 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property – possible acquisition of real property for redevelopment purposes. b) Pursuant to Section 551.071, to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on pending or contemplated litigation – Bedford Hotels, LLC. 11. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session. (Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the right to consult in a closed meeting with its attorney and to receive legal advice regarding any item listed on this agenda.) ADJOURNMENT