Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Alvarez, Quintana, Saleh, Romero and Valencia
Closed Session The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters: a) People v. Robert Rizzo, et al. (Attorney General/City of Bell Litigation), Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC445497 b) City of Bell v. Avila, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC491531 c) Ramirez, et al. v. City of Bell, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC474118 d) Appointment of Employee Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: Interim Chief of Police e) Employee Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: City Manager f) City of Bell et al. v. Luis Artiga et al, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 549412 g) In the Matter of Final Compensation of Oscar C. Hernandez, OAH No. 2014030480
Communications from the Public 1
Communications from the Public on Closed Session Items
Closed Session The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters: a) People v. Robert Rizzo, et al. (Attorney General/City of Bell Litigation), Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC445497 b) City of Bell v. Avila, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC491531 c) Ramirez, et al. v. City of Bell, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC474118 d) Appointment of Employee Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: Interim Chief of Police e) Employee Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: City Manager f) City of Bell et al. v. Luis Artiga et al, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 549412 g) In the Matter of Final Compensation of Oscar C. Hernandez, OAH No. 2014030480
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Alvarez, Quintana, Saleh, Romero and Valencia Pledge of Allegiance City Attorney Report The City Attorney will report out on any action(s) to be taken by the City Council/Agencies on Closed Session matters. Presentations and Recognition None
Communications from the Public 2
Communications from the Public This is the time members of the public may address the City Council and related Authorities and Agencies. The public may speak on items that are on the agenda and on non-agenda items that are under the subject matter jurisdiction of City Council and/or its related authorities and agencies.
Resolution No. 2014-49 - Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Program for FY 2014-15 to Cancel CDBG Funding for the Sidewalk and Curb Improvement-FY 2014-2015 Project and to Reprogram Funds to the Public Facilities Improvements-Treder Park Project, Residential Rehabilitation Program and Handyworker Program (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Conduct the Public Hearing for an Amendment to the FY 2014-2015 Community Development Block Grant Program. 2. Approve Resolution 2014-49 to cancel CDBG funding for the Sidewalk and Curb Improvement-FY 2014-2015 Project and reprogram $132,786 as follows: $50,000 to the Public Facilities Improvements-Treder Park Project (current budget $50,000) for a revised CDBG allocation of $100,000; $50,000 to Residential Rehabilitation Program (current budget $195,000) for a revised CDBG allocation of $245,000; $32,876 to the Handyworker Program (current budget $85,104) for a revised CDBG allocation of $117,890. 3. Approve budget amendment re-appropriating $100,000 in lapsed FY 2014 General Fund budget for the Treder Park project to FY 2015 Treder Park Project. 4. Authorize Finance Department to amend FY 2014-2015 Adopted Budget in accordance with the changes specified in items #2 and #3 above.
Establishing City Charter Committee and Charter Amendments. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2014-45, titled: A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE TO EVALUATE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER
Status Update on the Development of the Bell Police Department. (Council discussion)
A Resolution Re-Establishing the Fiscal Year 2014-15 General Obiigation Bonds Levy and A Resolution Re-Establishing the Fiscal Year 2014-15 Voter-Approved Property Tax Override to fund Pension and Retiree Obligation. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2014-43 and Resolution No. 2014-44, titled; RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING AND REESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 ANNUAL LEVY RATE TO MEET THE CITY OF BELL GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (ELECTION OF 2003), SERIES 2004 AND SERIES 2007 AND RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING AND REESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 RATE OF ANNUAL VOTER-APPROVED PROPERTY TAX OVERRIDE TO FUND PENSION AND OTHER RETIREE OBLIGATIONS
A Resolution to accept the Street Rehabilitation Project 2013/14 as Complete, authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder, and authorize staff to release retention thirty five (35) days after the filing of the Notice of Completion. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title oniy, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2014-48 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING THE STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT 2013/2014 AS COMPLETE, AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE AND FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER 2. Authorize staff to release retention thirty five (35) days the filing of the Notice of Completion.
Creation of the Bell Legacy Fund. (Council) Recommendation: Receive and file.
Consideration of approval of Mutual General Release Agreement with Brown White & Newhouse, LLP. (Council) Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Mutual General Release Agreement (attached as Exhibit A) with Brown White & Newhouse, LLP ("BWN").
11. Minutes for the City Council Meetings of October 16, 2014 and July 23, 2014. (Council) 12. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated August 13, 2014. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency /Bell Community Housing Authority).
Mayor and City Council Communications
Mayor and City Council Communications Adjournment
Aug 13, 2014 City Council
Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Alvarez, Quintana, Saleh, Romero and Valencia
Closed Session The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters: a) People v. Robert Rizzo, et al. (Attorney General/City of Bell Litigation), Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC445497 b) City of Bell v. Avila, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC491531 c) Ramirez, et al. v. City of Bell, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC474118 d) Appointment of Employee Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: Interim Chief of Police e) Employee Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: City Manager f) City of Bell et al. v. Luis Artiga et al, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 549412 g) In the Matter of Final Compensation of Oscar C. Hernandez, OAH No. 2014030480
Communications from the Public 1
Communications from the Public on Closed Session Items
Closed Session The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters: a) People v. Robert Rizzo, et al. (Attorney General/City of Bell Litigation), Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC445497 b) City of Bell v. Avila, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC491531 c) Ramirez, et al. v. City of Bell, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC474118 d) Appointment of Employee Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: Interim Chief of Police e) Employee Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: City Manager f) City of Bell et al. v. Luis Artiga et al, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 549412 g) In the Matter of Final Compensation of Oscar C. Hernandez, OAH No. 2014030480
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Alvarez, Quintana, Saleh, Romero and Valencia Pledge of Allegiance City Attorney Report The City Attorney will report out on any action(s) to be taken by the City Council/Agencies on Closed Session matters. Presentations and Recognition None
Communications from the Public 2
Communications from the Public This is the time members of the public may address the City Council and related Authorities and Agencies. The public may speak on items that are on the agenda and on non-agenda items that are under the subject matter jurisdiction of City Council and/or its related authorities and agencies.
Resolution No. 2014-49 - Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Program for FY 2014-15 to Cancel CDBG Funding for the Sidewalk and Curb Improvement-FY 2014-2015 Project and to Reprogram Funds to the Public Facilities Improvements-Treder Park Project, Residential Rehabilitation Program and Handyworker Program (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Conduct the Public Hearing for an Amendment to the FY 2014-2015 Community Development Block Grant Program. 2. Approve Resolution 2014-49 to cancel CDBG funding for the Sidewalk and Curb Improvement-FY 2014-2015 Project and reprogram $132,786 as follows: $50,000 to the Public Facilities Improvements-Treder Park Project (current budget $50,000) for a revised CDBG allocation of $100,000; $50,000 to Residential Rehabilitation Program (current budget $195,000) for a revised CDBG allocation of $245,000; $32,876 to the Handyworker Program (current budget $85,104) for a revised CDBG allocation of $117,890. 3. Approve budget amendment re-appropriating $100,000 in lapsed FY 2014 General Fund budget for the Treder Park project to FY 2015 Treder Park Project. 4. Authorize Finance Department to amend FY 2014-2015 Adopted Budget in accordance with the changes specified in items #2 and #3 above.
Establishing City Charter Committee and Charter Amendments. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2014-45, titled: A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE TO EVALUATE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER
Status Update on the Development of the Bell Police Department. (Council discussion)
A Resolution Re-Establishing the Fiscal Year 2014-15 General Obiigation Bonds Levy and A Resolution Re-Establishing the Fiscal Year 2014-15 Voter-Approved Property Tax Override to fund Pension and Retiree Obligation. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2014-43 and Resolution No. 2014-44, titled; RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING AND REESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 ANNUAL LEVY RATE TO MEET THE CITY OF BELL GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (ELECTION OF 2003), SERIES 2004 AND SERIES 2007 AND RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING AND REESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 RATE OF ANNUAL VOTER-APPROVED PROPERTY TAX OVERRIDE TO FUND PENSION AND OTHER RETIREE OBLIGATIONS
A Resolution to accept the Street Rehabilitation Project 2013/14 as Complete, authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder, and authorize staff to release retention thirty five (35) days after the filing of the Notice of Completion. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title oniy, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2014-48 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING THE STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT 2013/2014 AS COMPLETE, AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE AND FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER 2. Authorize staff to release retention thirty five (35) days the filing of the Notice of Completion.
Creation of the Bell Legacy Fund. (Council) Recommendation: Receive and file.
Consideration of approval of Mutual General Release Agreement with Brown White & Newhouse, LLP. (Council) Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Mutual General Release Agreement (attached as Exhibit A) with Brown White & Newhouse, LLP ("BWN").
11. Minutes for the City Council Meetings of October 16, 2014 and July 23, 2014. (Council) 12. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated August 13, 2014. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency /Bell Community Housing Authority).
Mayor and City Council Communications
Mayor and City Council Communications Adjournment