Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Gallardo, Quintana, Valencia, Romero and Saleh 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 closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters: a) Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation Section (d) (1) of Government Code Section 54956.9); Name of Case: Steven Finkelstein v. City of Bell; Los Angeles Superior Court case no. BC 566198. b) Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation, Section (d) (1) of Government Code Section 54956.9; Name of Case: Marco Rivera dba Rivera Recycling Center v. City of Bell, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC586398 c) Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation, Section (d) (1) of Government Code Section 54956.9; Name of Case: Victoria Camacho v. City of Bell, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC587835. d) Conference with Legal Counsel- Significant Exposure to Litigation, Section (d) (2) of Government Code Section 54956.9; Number of Cases: 1 e) Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (Under Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: City of Bell vs. Luis Artiga, et al. LASC,BC549412
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Gallardo, Quintana, Valencia, Romero and Saleh 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.
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. Resolution No. 2015-37-Congestion Management Plan Conformance Self Certification. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Conduct a public hearing; and b. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2015-37 titled: A 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 SECITION 65089
Public Hearing for a Proposed Amendment to the FY 2015-16 CDBG Programs - Treder Park Improvement and Code Compliance. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Conduct the Public Hearing for an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Community Development Block Grant Program; b. Approve the cancellation of the Treder Park Improvement project from the CDBG budget; and c. Authorize $90,000 of funding previously allocated for the Treder Park Improvement project to be reallocated to the Code Compliance project.
Business Calendar Approval of program and service changes for Transit Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Reduce the Dial-A-Ride services only to seniors and individuals with disabilities effective Tuesday, October 5, 2015. b. Establish a monthly cap amount for Metro bus pass sales in the amounts of 220 for seniors, 50 for disabled, College/Vocational students and K-12 respectively, effective Friday, October 25, 2015. c. Increase the fare rate for the Fixed Route, "La Campana" from .25 cents to .50 cents effective Tuesday, October 5, 2015. d. Establish a $5.00 ID card renewal fee for all Dial-A-Cab participants on a yearly basis effective Thursday, October 5, 2015.
Public Hearing for a Proposed Amendment to the FY 2015-16 CDBG Programs - Treder Park Improvement and Code Compliance. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Conduct the Public Hearing for an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Community Development Block Grant Program; b. Approve the cancellation of the Treder Park Improvement project from the CDBG budget; and c. Authorize $90,000 of funding previously allocated for the Treder Park Improvement project to be reallocated to the Code Compliance project.
Alternatives for Operations of City of Bell Police Department Jail. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss the proposed alternative and provide direction to staff.
Resolution No. 2015-39 - Urging the State of California to provide New Sustainable Funding for State and Local Transportation Infrastructure. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2015-39 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL URGING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO PROVIDE NEW SUSTAINABLE FUNDING FOR STATE AND LOCAL TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE
Resolution No. 2015-40 - Accept the Subdivision Improvements located at 5553 Bandini Boulevard as Complete, authorize staff to prepare and file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2015-40 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT 5553 BANDINI BOULEVARD AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE AND FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER b. Authorize staff to release any/all pertinent Bonds effectively immediately after approving the Notice of Completion.
Approval to proceed forward with the Maintenance and Servicing Funds Request: Veterans Memorial Park Renovation Grant No. 58B1-95-0384. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve for staff to open an RFP to begin the following projects at Veterans Memorial Park through the Maintenance and Servicing Fund Grant No. 58B1-95-0384.
Planning for Fiscal Sustainability (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council review and amend, if necessary, the proposed schedule.
Stop Services for Delinquent Refuse Accounts. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council waive second reading and adopt the ordinance titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, ADDING TO THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE I, CHAPTER 8.24, A NEW SECTION 8.24.082 RATE ADJUSTMENTS SUBJECT TO PROPOSITION 218, AND DELINQUENT FEES ESTABLISHED AS LIENS AFTER PUBLIC HEARING AND COLLECTED WITH PROPERTY TAXES
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. 11. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated August 12, 2015. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
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.
Public Hearing for a Proposed Amendment to the FY 2015-16 CDBG Programs - Treder Park Improvement and Code Compliance. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Conduct the Public Hearing for an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Community Development Block Grant Program; b. Approve the cancellation of the Treder Park Improvement project from the CDBG budget; and c. Authorize $90,000 of funding previously allocated for the Treder Park Improvement project to be reallocated to the Code Compliance project. Next Regular Meeting, August 12, 2015 Adjournment
Aug 12, 2015 City Council
Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Gallardo, Quintana, Valencia, Romero and Saleh 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 closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters: a) Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation Section (d) (1) of Government Code Section 54956.9); Name of Case: Steven Finkelstein v. City of Bell; Los Angeles Superior Court case no. BC 566198. b) Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation, Section (d) (1) of Government Code Section 54956.9; Name of Case: Marco Rivera dba Rivera Recycling Center v. City of Bell, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC586398 c) Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation, Section (d) (1) of Government Code Section 54956.9; Name of Case: Victoria Camacho v. City of Bell, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC587835. d) Conference with Legal Counsel- Significant Exposure to Litigation, Section (d) (2) of Government Code Section 54956.9; Number of Cases: 1 e) Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (Under Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: City of Bell vs. Luis Artiga, et al. LASC,BC549412
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Gallardo, Quintana, Valencia, Romero and Saleh 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.
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. Resolution No. 2015-37-Congestion Management Plan Conformance Self Certification. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Conduct a public hearing; and b. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2015-37 titled: A 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 SECITION 65089
Public Hearing for a Proposed Amendment to the FY 2015-16 CDBG Programs - Treder Park Improvement and Code Compliance. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Conduct the Public Hearing for an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Community Development Block Grant Program; b. Approve the cancellation of the Treder Park Improvement project from the CDBG budget; and c. Authorize $90,000 of funding previously allocated for the Treder Park Improvement project to be reallocated to the Code Compliance project.
Business Calendar Approval of program and service changes for Transit Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Reduce the Dial-A-Ride services only to seniors and individuals with disabilities effective Tuesday, October 5, 2015. b. Establish a monthly cap amount for Metro bus pass sales in the amounts of 220 for seniors, 50 for disabled, College/Vocational students and K-12 respectively, effective Friday, October 25, 2015. c. Increase the fare rate for the Fixed Route, "La Campana" from .25 cents to .50 cents effective Tuesday, October 5, 2015. d. Establish a $5.00 ID card renewal fee for all Dial-A-Cab participants on a yearly basis effective Thursday, October 5, 2015.
Public Hearing for a Proposed Amendment to the FY 2015-16 CDBG Programs - Treder Park Improvement and Code Compliance. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Conduct the Public Hearing for an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Community Development Block Grant Program; b. Approve the cancellation of the Treder Park Improvement project from the CDBG budget; and c. Authorize $90,000 of funding previously allocated for the Treder Park Improvement project to be reallocated to the Code Compliance project.
Alternatives for Operations of City of Bell Police Department Jail. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss the proposed alternative and provide direction to staff.
Resolution No. 2015-39 - Urging the State of California to provide New Sustainable Funding for State and Local Transportation Infrastructure. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2015-39 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL URGING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO PROVIDE NEW SUSTAINABLE FUNDING FOR STATE AND LOCAL TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE
Resolution No. 2015-40 - Accept the Subdivision Improvements located at 5553 Bandini Boulevard as Complete, authorize staff to prepare and file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2015-40 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT 5553 BANDINI BOULEVARD AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE AND FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER b. Authorize staff to release any/all pertinent Bonds effectively immediately after approving the Notice of Completion.
Approval to proceed forward with the Maintenance and Servicing Funds Request: Veterans Memorial Park Renovation Grant No. 58B1-95-0384. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve for staff to open an RFP to begin the following projects at Veterans Memorial Park through the Maintenance and Servicing Fund Grant No. 58B1-95-0384.
Planning for Fiscal Sustainability (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council review and amend, if necessary, the proposed schedule.
Stop Services for Delinquent Refuse Accounts. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council waive second reading and adopt the ordinance titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, ADDING TO THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE I, CHAPTER 8.24, A NEW SECTION 8.24.082 RATE ADJUSTMENTS SUBJECT TO PROPOSITION 218, AND DELINQUENT FEES ESTABLISHED AS LIENS AFTER PUBLIC HEARING AND COLLECTED WITH PROPERTY TAXES
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. 11. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated August 12, 2015. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
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.
Public Hearing for a Proposed Amendment to the FY 2015-16 CDBG Programs - Treder Park Improvement and Code Compliance. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Conduct the Public Hearing for an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Community Development Block Grant Program; b. Approve the cancellation of the Treder Park Improvement project from the CDBG budget; and c. Authorize $90,000 of funding previously allocated for the Treder Park Improvement project to be reallocated to the Code Compliance project. Next Regular Meeting, August 12, 2015 Adjournment