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 - Government Code Section 54956.8, Real Property Negotiations, between the City of Bell and the Salvation Army regarding real property located at 5600 Rickenbacker Rd. Negotiators for the City are the Bell City Council. b) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6) Employee organization: Bell City Employees Association
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 Councii/Agencies on Closed Session matters.
Presentations and Recognitions
Certificate of Recognition to Mr. Salvador Luna
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.
1. Pavement Management Program (PMP) Update and receive City Council direction to develop a Three-(3) year Work Plan. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Receive and File the updated PMP report; and 2. Direct City engineering staff to prepare a three-(3) year work plan.
California Home Finance Authority Property Assessed Clean Energy Finance Programs and Associate Membership in California Home Finance Authority. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2015-52 and Resolution 2015-53 titled: Adopt Resolution 2015-52: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA CONSENTING TO INCLUSION OF PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY'S JURISDICTION IN THE CALIFORNIA HOME FINANCE AUTHORITY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2014-1 (CLEAN ENERGY) TO FINANCE RENEWABLE ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, WATER CONSERVATION IMPROVEMENTS AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE, AND APPROVING ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP IN THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AUTHORITY RELATED THERETO Adopt Resolution 2015-53: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA CONSENTING TO INCLUSION OF PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY'S JURISDICTION IN THE CALIFORNIA HOME FINANCE AUTHORITY PROGRAM TO FINANCE RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION, ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS, AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE, AND APPROVING ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP IN THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AUTHORITY RELATED THERETO Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies October 28, 2015 Page 2 of 4 2. Authorize the City to join the California Home Finance Authority as an Associate Member and acknowledge receipt of the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement.
Approval to allow the Tree People to distribute 50 fruit trees to residents on January 30, 2016 at Veterans' Memorial Park from 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council allow the Tree People to distribute 50 fruit trees to Bell residents under the supervision and coordination of the Community Services Department on January 30, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Amendment to Fiscal Year 2015-16 Adopted Budget. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council amend the General Fund expenditure for the Police Department to enforce traffic laws impacting the reduction of traffic collisions and injuries through an Office of Safety Traffic (OTS) grant.
Establishment of the Planning Commission. (Council) Recommendation: The City Attorney recommends for: 1. City Staff to conduct a town hal! type meeting to discuss the planning commission, its role in the community, how it functions and how interested persons may apply; and 2. The City Council to provide further information to the City Attorney for drafting of the ordinance.
Amendment to Fiscal Year 2015-16 Adopted Budget to appropriate funds for Facility Roof Repairs. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Direct the City Manager and City Engineer to create a Capital Improvement Project to replace and repair the roof for the following City Facilities; City Hall complex, Police Station, and the Beil Community Center. 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2015-54 titled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING A FY 2015-16 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE $ 250,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND UNRESTRICTED FUND BALANCE TO THE NON-DEPARTMENTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND
7. Authorize the Police Chief to hire for a vacant sworn position. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve and authorize the Police Chief to hire for a vacant sworn position; and 2. Approve and authorize the Police Chief to hire for any future vacant sworn position that is currently budgeted. Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies October 28, 2015 Page 3 of 4 8. Summary of Resolution of Bell Corruption Cases and Rebirth of Bell Civic Institutions. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Cancellation of the November 11, 2015 City Council Meeting. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council cancel and reschedule the meeting of November 11, 2015.
11. City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of September 30, 2015. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 12. Minutes for the October 14, 17, and 21, 2015 Council Meetings. (Council) 13. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated October 28, 2015. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Approval of Settlement Agreement with Steelworkers Oldtimers Foundation. (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.
Oct 28, 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 - Government Code Section 54956.8, Real Property Negotiations, between the City of Bell and the Salvation Army regarding real property located at 5600 Rickenbacker Rd. Negotiators for the City are the Bell City Council. b) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6) Employee organization: Bell City Employees Association
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 Councii/Agencies on Closed Session matters.
Presentations and Recognitions
Certificate of Recognition to Mr. Salvador Luna
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.
1. Pavement Management Program (PMP) Update and receive City Council direction to develop a Three-(3) year Work Plan. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Receive and File the updated PMP report; and 2. Direct City engineering staff to prepare a three-(3) year work plan.
California Home Finance Authority Property Assessed Clean Energy Finance Programs and Associate Membership in California Home Finance Authority. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2015-52 and Resolution 2015-53 titled: Adopt Resolution 2015-52: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA CONSENTING TO INCLUSION OF PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY'S JURISDICTION IN THE CALIFORNIA HOME FINANCE AUTHORITY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2014-1 (CLEAN ENERGY) TO FINANCE RENEWABLE ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, WATER CONSERVATION IMPROVEMENTS AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE, AND APPROVING ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP IN THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AUTHORITY RELATED THERETO Adopt Resolution 2015-53: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA CONSENTING TO INCLUSION OF PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY'S JURISDICTION IN THE CALIFORNIA HOME FINANCE AUTHORITY PROGRAM TO FINANCE RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION, ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS, AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE, AND APPROVING ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP IN THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AUTHORITY RELATED THERETO Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies October 28, 2015 Page 2 of 4 2. Authorize the City to join the California Home Finance Authority as an Associate Member and acknowledge receipt of the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement.
Approval to allow the Tree People to distribute 50 fruit trees to residents on January 30, 2016 at Veterans' Memorial Park from 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council allow the Tree People to distribute 50 fruit trees to Bell residents under the supervision and coordination of the Community Services Department on January 30, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Amendment to Fiscal Year 2015-16 Adopted Budget. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council amend the General Fund expenditure for the Police Department to enforce traffic laws impacting the reduction of traffic collisions and injuries through an Office of Safety Traffic (OTS) grant.
Establishment of the Planning Commission. (Council) Recommendation: The City Attorney recommends for: 1. City Staff to conduct a town hal! type meeting to discuss the planning commission, its role in the community, how it functions and how interested persons may apply; and 2. The City Council to provide further information to the City Attorney for drafting of the ordinance.
Amendment to Fiscal Year 2015-16 Adopted Budget to appropriate funds for Facility Roof Repairs. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Direct the City Manager and City Engineer to create a Capital Improvement Project to replace and repair the roof for the following City Facilities; City Hall complex, Police Station, and the Beil Community Center. 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2015-54 titled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING A FY 2015-16 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE $ 250,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND UNRESTRICTED FUND BALANCE TO THE NON-DEPARTMENTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND
7. Authorize the Police Chief to hire for a vacant sworn position. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve and authorize the Police Chief to hire for a vacant sworn position; and 2. Approve and authorize the Police Chief to hire for any future vacant sworn position that is currently budgeted. Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies October 28, 2015 Page 3 of 4 8. Summary of Resolution of Bell Corruption Cases and Rebirth of Bell Civic Institutions. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Cancellation of the November 11, 2015 City Council Meeting. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council cancel and reschedule the meeting of November 11, 2015.
11. City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of September 30, 2015. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 12. Minutes for the October 14, 17, and 21, 2015 Council Meetings. (Council) 13. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated October 28, 2015. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Approval of Settlement Agreement with Steelworkers Oldtimers Foundation. (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.