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) Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Title: City Attorney b) Public Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) (1). Title: Interim Community Development Director c) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 case) d) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL LITIGATION (Under Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4); (3 cases) e) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6(a))
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 Recognitions
Presentations and Recognitions Certificate of Recognition to the Bell High School Band Proclamation declaring the week of March 2-8, 2015, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week Proclamation declaring the month of April 2015, as DMV/Donate Life California Month Farewell Presentations for Councilmember Alvarez
Communications from the Public
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,
Authorize the Police Chief to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health (DMH) for the purpose of forming a mental health evaluation unit in the Southeast region to assist law enforcement in providing mental health services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: Approve the MCA with the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health ("DMH"), in substantially the same form as submitted herewith, and authorize the Police Chief to execute the MOA on behalf of the City.
Report on SCAG Sustainability Grant for City's General Plan, Circulation Element Update, Bike Master Plan and Environmental Impact Report. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Contract for Interim-Community Development Director. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the agreement with Clifford W. Graves.
Amicus Brief in Support of President Obama's Executive Action on Immigration. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Attorney to sign on to the amicus brief in support of President Obama's Executive Action on Immigration.
Consideration of Resolution No. 2015-13 Declaring the Results of the General Municipal Election Held on March 3, 2015. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2015-13 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON MARCH 3, 2015 DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
6. Approval of Settlement Agreement among David Mango, City of Bell, and City of Maywood in DAVID MANGO v. CITY OF MAYWOOD et al., USDC Case No,:CV11-05641 GW (FFMx). (Council) Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Settlement Agreement with Plaintiff David Mango ("Plaintiff') to resolve the employment termination dispute alleged in DAVID MANGO v. CITY OF MAYWOOD et al., USDC Case No. :CV11-05641 GW (FFMx). 7. Fund Trade Agreement between the City of Maywood and the City of Bell, California. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Fund Trade agreement with the City of Maywood as part of the David Mango settlement.
8. Minutes for the March 12, 2014 Regular Council Meeting. (Council and related agencies)
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated March 25, 2015. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Bell Community Center Fire Restoration Update. (Council)
City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of February 28, 2015. (Council and related agencies)
Authorization for City Manager to Execute Purchase Order for Automated Accounting System Training with Springbrook for Accounts Payable, Human Resources and Payroll Computing Modules in the Amount of $16,967. (Council)
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.
Mar 25, 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) Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Title: City Attorney b) Public Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) (1). Title: Interim Community Development Director c) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 case) d) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL LITIGATION (Under Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4); (3 cases) e) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6(a))
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 Recognitions
Presentations and Recognitions Certificate of Recognition to the Bell High School Band Proclamation declaring the week of March 2-8, 2015, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week Proclamation declaring the month of April 2015, as DMV/Donate Life California Month Farewell Presentations for Councilmember Alvarez
Communications from the Public
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,
Authorize the Police Chief to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health (DMH) for the purpose of forming a mental health evaluation unit in the Southeast region to assist law enforcement in providing mental health services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: Approve the MCA with the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health ("DMH"), in substantially the same form as submitted herewith, and authorize the Police Chief to execute the MOA on behalf of the City.
Report on SCAG Sustainability Grant for City's General Plan, Circulation Element Update, Bike Master Plan and Environmental Impact Report. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Contract for Interim-Community Development Director. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the agreement with Clifford W. Graves.
Amicus Brief in Support of President Obama's Executive Action on Immigration. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Attorney to sign on to the amicus brief in support of President Obama's Executive Action on Immigration.
Consideration of Resolution No. 2015-13 Declaring the Results of the General Municipal Election Held on March 3, 2015. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2015-13 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON MARCH 3, 2015 DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
6. Approval of Settlement Agreement among David Mango, City of Bell, and City of Maywood in DAVID MANGO v. CITY OF MAYWOOD et al., USDC Case No,:CV11-05641 GW (FFMx). (Council) Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Settlement Agreement with Plaintiff David Mango ("Plaintiff') to resolve the employment termination dispute alleged in DAVID MANGO v. CITY OF MAYWOOD et al., USDC Case No. :CV11-05641 GW (FFMx). 7. Fund Trade Agreement between the City of Maywood and the City of Bell, California. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Fund Trade agreement with the City of Maywood as part of the David Mango settlement.
8. Minutes for the March 12, 2014 Regular Council Meeting. (Council and related agencies)
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated March 25, 2015. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Bell Community Center Fire Restoration Update. (Council)
City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of February 28, 2015. (Council and related agencies)
Authorization for City Manager to Execute Purchase Order for Automated Accounting System Training with Springbrook for Accounts Payable, Human Resources and Payroll Computing Modules in the Amount of $16,967. (Council)
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.