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: Albert Rusas v. City of Bell b) 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.
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.
Additional Item
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. Consideration of the FY 2016-17 CDBG Program Allocation. (Council) Recommendation: it is recommended that the City Council: a. Conduct the public hearing for appropriation of the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Community Development Block Grant Program; b. Provide direction to staff concerning the options presented; and c. Continue the Public Hearing to January 27, 2016 for adoption of a Resolution identifying and approving the CDBG projects and budget for the 2016-17 Program Year.
2. Consulting Services Agreement with Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc. (RSG) for Housing Authority and Housing Successor Annual Reports. (Council/ Bell Community Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Housing Authority Board: 1. Approve a consulting services agreement with RSG, Inc. for a not to exceed cost of $13,500;and 2. Authorize the Executive Director to execute the agreement. 3. Authorize the Police Chief to hire an overfill sworn position. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize the Police Chief to hire an overfill sworn position.
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. Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies January 13, 2016 Recommendation: Approve ltem(s) 4 and 5. 4. Minutes for the November 12 and 17th Council Meetings. (Council) 5. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated January 13, 2016. (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. Next Meeting, January 27, 2016
Jan 13, 2016 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: Albert Rusas v. City of Bell b) 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.
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.
Additional Item
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. Consideration of the FY 2016-17 CDBG Program Allocation. (Council) Recommendation: it is recommended that the City Council: a. Conduct the public hearing for appropriation of the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Community Development Block Grant Program; b. Provide direction to staff concerning the options presented; and c. Continue the Public Hearing to January 27, 2016 for adoption of a Resolution identifying and approving the CDBG projects and budget for the 2016-17 Program Year.
2. Consulting Services Agreement with Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc. (RSG) for Housing Authority and Housing Successor Annual Reports. (Council/ Bell Community Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Housing Authority Board: 1. Approve a consulting services agreement with RSG, Inc. for a not to exceed cost of $13,500;and 2. Authorize the Executive Director to execute the agreement. 3. Authorize the Police Chief to hire an overfill sworn position. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize the Police Chief to hire an overfill sworn position.
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. Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies January 13, 2016 Recommendation: Approve ltem(s) 4 and 5. 4. Minutes for the November 12 and 17th Council Meetings. (Council) 5. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated January 13, 2016. (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. Next Meeting, January 27, 2016