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 Communications from the Public on items relating only to the Council Training Item.
Council Training (Part 1 of 2)
City Council will receive training from the Law Firm of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore on Council/Staff Interactions, Council roles and Manager/Council form of government.
Council Training (Part 2 of 2)
City Council will receive training from the Law Firm of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore on Council/Staff Interactions, Council roles and Manager/Council form of government. Closed Session will convene at 6:00 P.M. 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) Employee Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: City Attorney
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.
Southern California Edison will give a presentation.
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. 2014-46 - Congestion Management Plan Conformance Self Certification (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing; and 2. Read by title only and waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2014-46 titled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL. CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE CITY OF BELL TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089
Resolution No. 2014-50-PC- Revoking Conditional use Permit No. 2012-07 which allowed the operation of a textile garment assembling and finishing business at 6218 Maywood Avenue. (Planning Commission) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission: 1. Conduct a public hearing; and 2. Read by title only and waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2014-50-PC titled: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BELL TO REVOKE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2012-07 THAT PERMITS A TEXTILE GARMENT ASSEMBLING AND FINISHING BUSINESS LOCATED WITHIN AN EXISTING 6,770 SQUARE FOOT WAREHOUSE WITH AN ATTACHED 850 SQUARE FOOT SECOND STORY OFFICE AT 6218 MAYWOOD, BELL, CA.
Resolution No. 2014-50-PC- Revoking Conditional use Permit No. 2012-07 which allowed the operation of a textile garment assembling and finishing business at 6218 Maywood Avenue. (Planning Commission) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission: 1. Conduct a public hearing; and 2. Read by title only and waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2014-50-PC titled: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BELL TO REVOKE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2012-07 THAT PERMITS A TEXTILE GARMENT ASSEMBLING AND FINISHING BUSINESS LOCATED WITHIN AN EXISTING 6,770 SQUARE FOOT WAREHOUSE WITH AN ATTACHED 850 SQUARE FOOT SECOND STORY OFFICE AT 6218 MAYWOOD, BELL, CA.
Approval of Grant Deed transferring the Technology Center and Skate Park Property to the City of Bell. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency /Bell Community Housing Authority). Recommendation: It is recommended that: 1. The City Council, acting as Successor Agency read by title only, waive further reading adopt Resolution No. 2014-01-SA titled: RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER BELL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE GRANT DEED TRANSFERRING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4357 GAGE AVENUE (APNS 6317-023-901, 902 AND 904), FROM THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER BELL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO THE CITY OF BELL 2. The City Council of the City of Bell ready by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2014-47 titled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ACCEPTING THE GRANT DEED TRANSFERRING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4357 GAGE AVENUE (APNS 6317-023-901, 902 AND 904), FROM THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER BELL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO THE CITY OF BELL 3. Direct Staff to execute the Certificate of Acceptance
Memorandum of Understanding with Southeast Community Development Corporation (SCDC) for use of the Recreational Facility known as the Bell Tech Center. (Council) Recommendation: Approve an MOU between the City of Bell and SCDC for the creation of a two-year collaborative for use of the Bell Tech Center
Award of a contract to Crossroads Software for the Traffic Collision Records Database and Analysis System. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council award a contract to Crossroads Software in an amount not to exceed $ 45,000 to provide the Traffic Collision Records Database and Analysis System.
Three-Year Contract with Interwest Consulting for Information Technology Consulting Services in the amount of $270,000. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Per BMC 3.12.080, Exceptions to Formal Bidding Requirements, Professional and Personal Services Procurement, authorize exception from formal bidding requirements for services requiring a high degree of technical skill; 2. Authorize City Manager to sign a three-year contract for services with Interwest Consulting Group for consulting services in the amount of $270,000 for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017.
Three-Year Contract with Interwest Consulting for Information Technology Consulting Services in the amount of $270,000. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Per BMC 3.12.080, Exceptions to Formal Bidding Requirements, Professional and Personal Services Procurement, authorize exception from formal bidding requirements for services requiring a high degree of technical skill; 2. Authorize City Manager to sign a three-year contract for services with Interwest Consulting Group for consulting services in the amount of $270,000 for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017.
Approve increase in the Metropolitan Authority (MTA) bus pass subsidy for City of Bell senior citizens and students per the new MTA fee schedule to be implemented on September 15, 2014.(Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize appropriation from Proposition A Fund reserves in the amount $ 55,000 to expenditure Prop A accounts to be determined by the Finance Department. This amount includes an increase of $ 21,000 to cover the cost of the new fees implemented by Metro as of September 15, 2014. 2. Authorize staff to sign and submit required Metro Prop A forms A's that adjust the Prop A forms to reflect the new appropriation of funds.
Oscar Hernandez' Withdrawal of CaiPERS Appeal Recommendation: That the City Council approve the proposed Stipulation and Withdrawal Of Appeal ("Agreement"), whereby Hernandez withdraws his CaiPERS appeal, the City is credited the $ 120,495.94 it paid for five years of service credit for Hernandez, and CaiPERS collects overpaid pension amounts.
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated August 27, 2014. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency /Bell Community Housing Authority).
Mayor and City Council Communications
Mayor and City Council Communications Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1234, this is the time and place to provide a brief report on meetings, seminars and conferences attended by the Mayor and City Councilmembers.
Aug 27, 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 Communications from the Public on items relating only to the Council Training Item.
Council Training (Part 1 of 2)
City Council will receive training from the Law Firm of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore on Council/Staff Interactions, Council roles and Manager/Council form of government.
Council Training (Part 2 of 2)
City Council will receive training from the Law Firm of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore on Council/Staff Interactions, Council roles and Manager/Council form of government. Closed Session will convene at 6:00 P.M. 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) Employee Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: City Attorney
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.
Southern California Edison will give a presentation.
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. 2014-46 - Congestion Management Plan Conformance Self Certification (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing; and 2. Read by title only and waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2014-46 titled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL. CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE CITY OF BELL TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089
Resolution No. 2014-50-PC- Revoking Conditional use Permit No. 2012-07 which allowed the operation of a textile garment assembling and finishing business at 6218 Maywood Avenue. (Planning Commission) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission: 1. Conduct a public hearing; and 2. Read by title only and waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2014-50-PC titled: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BELL TO REVOKE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2012-07 THAT PERMITS A TEXTILE GARMENT ASSEMBLING AND FINISHING BUSINESS LOCATED WITHIN AN EXISTING 6,770 SQUARE FOOT WAREHOUSE WITH AN ATTACHED 850 SQUARE FOOT SECOND STORY OFFICE AT 6218 MAYWOOD, BELL, CA.
Resolution No. 2014-50-PC- Revoking Conditional use Permit No. 2012-07 which allowed the operation of a textile garment assembling and finishing business at 6218 Maywood Avenue. (Planning Commission) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission: 1. Conduct a public hearing; and 2. Read by title only and waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2014-50-PC titled: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BELL TO REVOKE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2012-07 THAT PERMITS A TEXTILE GARMENT ASSEMBLING AND FINISHING BUSINESS LOCATED WITHIN AN EXISTING 6,770 SQUARE FOOT WAREHOUSE WITH AN ATTACHED 850 SQUARE FOOT SECOND STORY OFFICE AT 6218 MAYWOOD, BELL, CA.
Approval of Grant Deed transferring the Technology Center and Skate Park Property to the City of Bell. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency /Bell Community Housing Authority). Recommendation: It is recommended that: 1. The City Council, acting as Successor Agency read by title only, waive further reading adopt Resolution No. 2014-01-SA titled: RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER BELL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE GRANT DEED TRANSFERRING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4357 GAGE AVENUE (APNS 6317-023-901, 902 AND 904), FROM THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER BELL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO THE CITY OF BELL 2. The City Council of the City of Bell ready by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2014-47 titled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ACCEPTING THE GRANT DEED TRANSFERRING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4357 GAGE AVENUE (APNS 6317-023-901, 902 AND 904), FROM THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER BELL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO THE CITY OF BELL 3. Direct Staff to execute the Certificate of Acceptance
Memorandum of Understanding with Southeast Community Development Corporation (SCDC) for use of the Recreational Facility known as the Bell Tech Center. (Council) Recommendation: Approve an MOU between the City of Bell and SCDC for the creation of a two-year collaborative for use of the Bell Tech Center
Award of a contract to Crossroads Software for the Traffic Collision Records Database and Analysis System. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council award a contract to Crossroads Software in an amount not to exceed $ 45,000 to provide the Traffic Collision Records Database and Analysis System.
Three-Year Contract with Interwest Consulting for Information Technology Consulting Services in the amount of $270,000. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Per BMC 3.12.080, Exceptions to Formal Bidding Requirements, Professional and Personal Services Procurement, authorize exception from formal bidding requirements for services requiring a high degree of technical skill; 2. Authorize City Manager to sign a three-year contract for services with Interwest Consulting Group for consulting services in the amount of $270,000 for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017.
Three-Year Contract with Interwest Consulting for Information Technology Consulting Services in the amount of $270,000. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Per BMC 3.12.080, Exceptions to Formal Bidding Requirements, Professional and Personal Services Procurement, authorize exception from formal bidding requirements for services requiring a high degree of technical skill; 2. Authorize City Manager to sign a three-year contract for services with Interwest Consulting Group for consulting services in the amount of $270,000 for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017.
Approve increase in the Metropolitan Authority (MTA) bus pass subsidy for City of Bell senior citizens and students per the new MTA fee schedule to be implemented on September 15, 2014.(Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize appropriation from Proposition A Fund reserves in the amount $ 55,000 to expenditure Prop A accounts to be determined by the Finance Department. This amount includes an increase of $ 21,000 to cover the cost of the new fees implemented by Metro as of September 15, 2014. 2. Authorize staff to sign and submit required Metro Prop A forms A's that adjust the Prop A forms to reflect the new appropriation of funds.
Oscar Hernandez' Withdrawal of CaiPERS Appeal Recommendation: That the City Council approve the proposed Stipulation and Withdrawal Of Appeal ("Agreement"), whereby Hernandez withdraws his CaiPERS appeal, the City is credited the $ 120,495.94 it paid for five years of service credit for Hernandez, and CaiPERS collects overpaid pension amounts.
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated August 27, 2014. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency /Bell Community Housing Authority).
Mayor and City Council Communications
Mayor and City Council Communications Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1234, this is the time and place to provide a brief report on meetings, seminars and conferences attended by the Mayor and City Councilmembers.