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- Significant Exposure to Litigation, Section (d) (2) of Government Code Section 54956.9; Number of Cases: 2
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: 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.
Presentations and Recognitions
- Master Plan presentation by the Salvation Army - Irma Munoz, Mujeres de la Tierra
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. 2015-44PC- Amending Conditional Use Permit No. 2014-01 to allow live entertainment at Cuiichitown Sushi and Mariscos Restaurant, located at 6638 Atlantic Avenue. (Planning Commission) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission open the public hearing and continue the public hearing to the October 14, 2015 meeting.
Business Calendar Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 15-16B for the January through June 2016 period. (Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Successor Agency receive and file this report.
Award of a Three-Year Contract to Jive Communications for the City Phone System. {Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council award a contract to Jive Communications in an amount not to exceed $132,888 for 3 years to provide phone system services and support.
Extension of contract for Transit Services with Global Paratransit Inc. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Global Paratransit Inc. for the term September 9, 2015 through September 9, 2016.
Authorize the Police Chief to accept and administer the Office of Traffic Safety, Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant to reduce the number of traffic fatalities and injuries. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the acceptance of the OTS STEP grant and waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2015-45 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING THE POLICE CHIEF TO ACCEPT AND ADMINISTER THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY, SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) GRANT TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF TRAFFIC FATALITIES AND INJURIES.
Mayor's appointment to the Exide Advisory Committee. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor make an appointment to the Exide Advisory Committee.
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 10: 7. Minutes for the July 22, July 29 and August 12, 2015 Council Meetings. (Council) 10. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated September 9, 2015. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Consideration of Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1211 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 17.16.030, 17.20.030, AND 17.24.030 OF TITLE 17 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH " RAIN CHECKS" IN PERMITS FOR GARAGE AND YARD SALES IN THE R-1, R-2, AND R-3 ZONES CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER EVENTS
Authorization to fill Vacant Full time Positions. (Council)
Pending Items That the City Council establish a procedure requiring that contracts, amendments or any other applicable documents are made available at the time they are published and made available to the public for subsequent Council consideration in accordance with the Brown Act. (Quintana)
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. Mayor Saleh will adjourn the meeting in memory of Joshua Maldonado. Next Regular Meeting, September 23, 2015
Sep 09, 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- Significant Exposure to Litigation, Section (d) (2) of Government Code Section 54956.9; Number of Cases: 2
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: 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.
Presentations and Recognitions
- Master Plan presentation by the Salvation Army - Irma Munoz, Mujeres de la Tierra
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. 2015-44PC- Amending Conditional Use Permit No. 2014-01 to allow live entertainment at Cuiichitown Sushi and Mariscos Restaurant, located at 6638 Atlantic Avenue. (Planning Commission) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission open the public hearing and continue the public hearing to the October 14, 2015 meeting.
Business Calendar Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 15-16B for the January through June 2016 period. (Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Successor Agency receive and file this report.
Award of a Three-Year Contract to Jive Communications for the City Phone System. {Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council award a contract to Jive Communications in an amount not to exceed $132,888 for 3 years to provide phone system services and support.
Extension of contract for Transit Services with Global Paratransit Inc. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Global Paratransit Inc. for the term September 9, 2015 through September 9, 2016.
Authorize the Police Chief to accept and administer the Office of Traffic Safety, Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant to reduce the number of traffic fatalities and injuries. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the acceptance of the OTS STEP grant and waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2015-45 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING THE POLICE CHIEF TO ACCEPT AND ADMINISTER THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY, SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) GRANT TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF TRAFFIC FATALITIES AND INJURIES.
Mayor's appointment to the Exide Advisory Committee. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor make an appointment to the Exide Advisory Committee.
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 10: 7. Minutes for the July 22, July 29 and August 12, 2015 Council Meetings. (Council) 10. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated September 9, 2015. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Consideration of Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1211 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 17.16.030, 17.20.030, AND 17.24.030 OF TITLE 17 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH " RAIN CHECKS" IN PERMITS FOR GARAGE AND YARD SALES IN THE R-1, R-2, AND R-3 ZONES CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER EVENTS
Authorization to fill Vacant Full time Positions. (Council)
Pending Items That the City Council establish a procedure requiring that contracts, amendments or any other applicable documents are made available at the time they are published and made available to the public for subsequent Council consideration in accordance with the Brown Act. (Quintana)
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. Mayor Saleh will adjourn the meeting in memory of Joshua Maldonado. Next Regular Meeting, September 23, 2015