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 Closed Session Items This is the time for members of the public to address the City Council and related Authorities and Agencies only on items that are listed under Closed Session. Keep the public comment to items listed only on the Closed Session. 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) Public Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) (1). Title: Community Services Director b) City of Bell v. Avila, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC491531 C) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- POTENTIAL LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4): 3 Cases d) David Mango v. City of Bell, et al. USDC Case No.: 11-05641-GW(SSx)
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 Recognitions None.
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.
Consideration of Resolution No. 2015-04-PC denying Conditional Use Permit 2014-03 to allow a Large Recycling Collection facility to be located within an existing 864 square foot warehouse located at 6805 Salt Lake Avenue. (Planning Commission) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission: a. Open a public hearing; and b. Continue the public hearing to February 11, 2015.
Consideration of Resolution No. 2015-05-PC denying Conditional Use Permit 2014-05 to allow a small recycling collection facility to be located within an existing 5,250 square foot commercial building located at 5121 Gave Avenue. (Planning Commission) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission: a. Open a public hearing; and b. Continue the public hearing to February 11, 2015.
Consideration of Resolution No. 2015-06, Supporting the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. (Council) Recommendation: Read by title only and waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2015-06 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT AND THE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Consideration of a First Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Hilda Estrada for Interpretation Services at City Council Meetings. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Hilda Estrada for the term January 1, 2015 through April 30, 2015.
Approval of Settlement Agreements with former City Employees Anthony Miranda and Ty Henshaw. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Settlement Agreements with former public safety employees Anthony Miranda and Ty Henshaw to resolve their employment contract disputes with the City.
6. Review of the Bell Municipal Code - Chapter 3.12 Purchasing. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report. 7. Review of the City of Bell's Adopted Budget and Fiscal Policies. (Council) Recommendation: it is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They are acted upon by the City Council and related authorities at one time without discussion. Recommendation: Approve ltem(s) 8 through 12: 8. Minutes - 11/13/13, 12/11/13, 12/16/13, 1/22/14, and 11/12/14. (Council and related agencies) 9. City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of December 31, 2014. (Council) 10. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated January 28, 2015. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency /Bell Community Housing Authority). 11. Bell Community Center Fire Restoration Update. (Council) 12. Approve Agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for Metro Bus Rapid Bus Stop Installation.
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
Jan 28, 2015 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 Closed Session Items This is the time for members of the public to address the City Council and related Authorities and Agencies only on items that are listed under Closed Session. Keep the public comment to items listed only on the Closed Session. 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) Public Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) (1). Title: Community Services Director b) City of Bell v. Avila, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC491531 C) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- POTENTIAL LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4): 3 Cases d) David Mango v. City of Bell, et al. USDC Case No.: 11-05641-GW(SSx)
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 Recognitions None.
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.
Consideration of Resolution No. 2015-04-PC denying Conditional Use Permit 2014-03 to allow a Large Recycling Collection facility to be located within an existing 864 square foot warehouse located at 6805 Salt Lake Avenue. (Planning Commission) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission: a. Open a public hearing; and b. Continue the public hearing to February 11, 2015.
Consideration of Resolution No. 2015-05-PC denying Conditional Use Permit 2014-05 to allow a small recycling collection facility to be located within an existing 5,250 square foot commercial building located at 5121 Gave Avenue. (Planning Commission) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission: a. Open a public hearing; and b. Continue the public hearing to February 11, 2015.
Consideration of Resolution No. 2015-06, Supporting the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. (Council) Recommendation: Read by title only and waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2015-06 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT AND THE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Consideration of a First Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Hilda Estrada for Interpretation Services at City Council Meetings. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Hilda Estrada for the term January 1, 2015 through April 30, 2015.
Approval of Settlement Agreements with former City Employees Anthony Miranda and Ty Henshaw. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Settlement Agreements with former public safety employees Anthony Miranda and Ty Henshaw to resolve their employment contract disputes with the City.
6. Review of the Bell Municipal Code - Chapter 3.12 Purchasing. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report. 7. Review of the City of Bell's Adopted Budget and Fiscal Policies. (Council) Recommendation: it is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They are acted upon by the City Council and related authorities at one time without discussion. Recommendation: Approve ltem(s) 8 through 12: 8. Minutes - 11/13/13, 12/11/13, 12/16/13, 1/22/14, and 11/12/14. (Council and related agencies) 9. City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of December 31, 2014. (Council) 10. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated January 28, 2015. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency /Bell Community Housing Authority). 11. Bell Community Center Fire Restoration Update. (Council) 12. Approve Agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for Metro Bus Rapid Bus Stop Installation.
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