Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Galfardo, Quintana, Valencia, Romero and Saleh Pledge of Allegiance:
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.
Public Hearings The following items have been posted as a Public Hearing as required by law. The Mayor will open the meeting to receive public testimony only on the Public Hearing item. 1. Continued Item - Resolution No. 2015-21-PC - Approving Architectural Review Board No. 2014-01, and Tentative Tract Map No. 73390 to allow the construction of seven (7) new Condominium Townhome residences approximately 1,291 square feet in size, at 6522 Walker Avenue. (Planning Commission) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission: 1. Open the public hearing; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2015-21 PC titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD NO. 2014-01 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.73390 TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEVEN (7) CONDOMINIUM TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL UNITS APPROXIMATELY 1,291 SQAURE FEET IN SIZE ON A 19,837 SQAURE FOOT LOT LOCATED AT 6522 WALKER AVENUE, BELL, CA.
Review of Fiscal Year 2015-16 Proposed Budget. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing; and 2. Review the proposed budget and make any necessary revisions.
Business Calendar 1st Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with LDM Associates, Inc. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the first amendment to the contract sen/ices agreement with LDM Associates, Inc. for an additional 12-month period at a not to exceed cost of $48,825.00.
Consideration for Temporary Use Permit for Fireworks stands in the City of Bell for the year 2015. (Council) Recommendation: Staff recommends that the applications be reviewed, and that the Mayor and City Council rule on the merits of the Applications.
Approval of the Engineer's Report and setting the Public Hearing to consider annual assessments within the City Wide Sanitary Sewer Maintenance District with no increase in assessments. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt the Resolution No. 2015-28 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE ENGINEERS REPORT REGARDING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL SANITARY SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR AND DIRECTING THAT THE CITY CLERK MAKE THE ENGINEER'S REPORT A PERMANENT RECORD AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt the Resolution No. 2015-29 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF BELL SANITARY SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING OF OBJECTIONS HEREON
Approval of the Engineer's Report and setting the Public Hearing to consider annual assessments within the City Wide Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District with no increase in assessments. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2015-30 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR AND DIRECTING THAT THE CITY CLERK MAKE THE ENGINEER'S REPORT A PERMANENT RECORD AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2015-31 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2, OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING OF OBJECTIONS HEREON
Consent Calendar 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) 7 through 13: 7. Minutes for the April 22, April 29, May 11, May 13 and May 27, 2015 Regular Council Meetings. (Council and related agencies) 10. Bell Community Center Fire Restoration Update. (Council) 11. Consideration of Approval of Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Holiday Schedule. (Council) 12. Consideration of City Hall Holiday Closure Holiday. (Council)
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated June 10, 2015. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of April 30, 2015. (Council)
Approval of Global Settlement Agreement and General Release for Kurt Owens. (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. Next Regular Meeting, June 24, 2015 Adjournment
Jun 10, 2015 City Council
Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Galfardo, Quintana, Valencia, Romero and Saleh Pledge of Allegiance:
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.
Public Hearings The following items have been posted as a Public Hearing as required by law. The Mayor will open the meeting to receive public testimony only on the Public Hearing item. 1. Continued Item - Resolution No. 2015-21-PC - Approving Architectural Review Board No. 2014-01, and Tentative Tract Map No. 73390 to allow the construction of seven (7) new Condominium Townhome residences approximately 1,291 square feet in size, at 6522 Walker Avenue. (Planning Commission) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission: 1. Open the public hearing; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2015-21 PC titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD NO. 2014-01 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.73390 TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEVEN (7) CONDOMINIUM TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL UNITS APPROXIMATELY 1,291 SQAURE FEET IN SIZE ON A 19,837 SQAURE FOOT LOT LOCATED AT 6522 WALKER AVENUE, BELL, CA.
Review of Fiscal Year 2015-16 Proposed Budget. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing; and 2. Review the proposed budget and make any necessary revisions.
Business Calendar 1st Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with LDM Associates, Inc. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the first amendment to the contract sen/ices agreement with LDM Associates, Inc. for an additional 12-month period at a not to exceed cost of $48,825.00.
Consideration for Temporary Use Permit for Fireworks stands in the City of Bell for the year 2015. (Council) Recommendation: Staff recommends that the applications be reviewed, and that the Mayor and City Council rule on the merits of the Applications.
Approval of the Engineer's Report and setting the Public Hearing to consider annual assessments within the City Wide Sanitary Sewer Maintenance District with no increase in assessments. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt the Resolution No. 2015-28 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE ENGINEERS REPORT REGARDING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL SANITARY SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR AND DIRECTING THAT THE CITY CLERK MAKE THE ENGINEER'S REPORT A PERMANENT RECORD AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt the Resolution No. 2015-29 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF BELL SANITARY SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING OF OBJECTIONS HEREON
Approval of the Engineer's Report and setting the Public Hearing to consider annual assessments within the City Wide Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District with no increase in assessments. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2015-30 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR AND DIRECTING THAT THE CITY CLERK MAKE THE ENGINEER'S REPORT A PERMANENT RECORD AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2015-31 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF BELL LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2, OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING OF OBJECTIONS HEREON
Consent Calendar 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) 7 through 13: 7. Minutes for the April 22, April 29, May 11, May 13 and May 27, 2015 Regular Council Meetings. (Council and related agencies) 10. Bell Community Center Fire Restoration Update. (Council) 11. Consideration of Approval of Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Holiday Schedule. (Council) 12. Consideration of City Hall Holiday Closure Holiday. (Council)
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated June 10, 2015. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of April 30, 2015. (Council)
Approval of Global Settlement Agreement and General Release for Kurt Owens. (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. Next Regular Meeting, June 24, 2015 Adjournment