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: Marco Rivera dba Rivera Recycling Center v. City of Bell, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC586398 b) 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. c) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6) Employee organization: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA)
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
General Plan Update 2016 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
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.
Resolution No. 2015-44PC-Amending Conditional Use Permit No. 2014-01 to allow live entertainment at Culichitown Sushi and Mariscos Restaurant, located at 6638 Atlantic Avenue. (Planning Commission) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission: a. Conduct a public hearing; and b. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2015-44PC titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BELL, APPROVING THE MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2014-01 TO ALLOW LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT AN EXISTING EATING ESTABLISHMENT (CULICHITOWN), LOCATED AT 6638 ATLANTIC AVE IN BELL CA
2016 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count with the Los Angeles Homefess Services Authority. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as an OPT-IN Program participant for the 2016 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
Development Strategy for Housing Authority Properties. {Bell Community Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Housing Authority consider the proposed Offering Memorandum and provide direction to implement the plan.
Service Maintenance Contracts-Amendments of Contracts with West Coast Arborists, Inc. and MCE Corporation. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Tree Maintenance Services Contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc., increasing contract amount by $ 144,000,00; 2. Read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2015-60 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AN INTER-FUND TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $110,000 FROM THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT RESERVE FUND TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FUND TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND APPROVING A FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO REFLECT SAID TRANSFER 3. Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Public Works Maintenance Services Contract with MCE Corporation, increasing contract amount by $ 114,000.00; and 4. Read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2015-59 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA APPROVING INTER-FUND TRANSFERS FROM THE GAS TAX RESERVE FUND TO THE GAS TAX PROFESSIONAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,000 AND FROM THE SEWER FUND RESERVE FUND TO THE SEWER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,000 TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR STREET AND SEWER MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND APPROVING A FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO REFLECT SAID TRANSFERS
Request to participate in the County of Los Angeles Comprehensive Park and Recreation Needs Assessment and enter into a Funding Agreement to accept a $2,500 stipend to host a community engagement meeting. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the request to participate in the Countywide Needs Assessment and enter into a Funding Agreement to accept a $2,500 stipend.
Authorize the Police Chief to hire one (1) sworn position above the authorized staffing level for FY 2015-2016. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize the Police Chief to hire one (1) sworn position above the authorized staffing level for FY 2015-2016.
Bell Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning Code) Amendment: Early Care and Education Facilities. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider supporting the establishment of Early Care and Education Centers and direct staff to prepare an ordinance amending the Bell Municipal Code Title 17 (zoning code) regarding Small and Large Family Day Care definitions and standards in the R-3 and C-3R zones to be considered by the City Council at its next regular meeting.
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated December 9, 2015. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Minutes for the August 26 and September 9, 2015 Council Meetings. (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 Meeting, December 16, 2015 I, Angela Bustamante, Interim City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on December 4, 2015, at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to le meeting as required by law.
Dec 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: Marco Rivera dba Rivera Recycling Center v. City of Bell, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC586398 b) 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. c) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6) Employee organization: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA)
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
General Plan Update 2016 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
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.
Resolution No. 2015-44PC-Amending Conditional Use Permit No. 2014-01 to allow live entertainment at Culichitown Sushi and Mariscos Restaurant, located at 6638 Atlantic Avenue. (Planning Commission) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission: a. Conduct a public hearing; and b. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2015-44PC titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BELL, APPROVING THE MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2014-01 TO ALLOW LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT AN EXISTING EATING ESTABLISHMENT (CULICHITOWN), LOCATED AT 6638 ATLANTIC AVE IN BELL CA
2016 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count with the Los Angeles Homefess Services Authority. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as an OPT-IN Program participant for the 2016 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
Development Strategy for Housing Authority Properties. {Bell Community Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Housing Authority consider the proposed Offering Memorandum and provide direction to implement the plan.
Service Maintenance Contracts-Amendments of Contracts with West Coast Arborists, Inc. and MCE Corporation. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Tree Maintenance Services Contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc., increasing contract amount by $ 144,000,00; 2. Read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2015-60 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AN INTER-FUND TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $110,000 FROM THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT RESERVE FUND TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FUND TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND APPROVING A FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO REFLECT SAID TRANSFER 3. Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Public Works Maintenance Services Contract with MCE Corporation, increasing contract amount by $ 114,000.00; and 4. Read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2015-59 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA APPROVING INTER-FUND TRANSFERS FROM THE GAS TAX RESERVE FUND TO THE GAS TAX PROFESSIONAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,000 AND FROM THE SEWER FUND RESERVE FUND TO THE SEWER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,000 TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR STREET AND SEWER MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND APPROVING A FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO REFLECT SAID TRANSFERS
Request to participate in the County of Los Angeles Comprehensive Park and Recreation Needs Assessment and enter into a Funding Agreement to accept a $2,500 stipend to host a community engagement meeting. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the request to participate in the Countywide Needs Assessment and enter into a Funding Agreement to accept a $2,500 stipend.
Authorize the Police Chief to hire one (1) sworn position above the authorized staffing level for FY 2015-2016. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize the Police Chief to hire one (1) sworn position above the authorized staffing level for FY 2015-2016.
Bell Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning Code) Amendment: Early Care and Education Facilities. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider supporting the establishment of Early Care and Education Centers and direct staff to prepare an ordinance amending the Bell Municipal Code Title 17 (zoning code) regarding Small and Large Family Day Care definitions and standards in the R-3 and C-3R zones to be considered by the City Council at its next regular meeting.
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated December 9, 2015. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Minutes for the August 26 and September 9, 2015 Council Meetings. (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 Meeting, December 16, 2015 I, Angela Bustamante, Interim City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on December 4, 2015, at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to le meeting as required by law.