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 Pledge of Allegiance:
Presentations and Recognitions
Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC)
Communications from the Public
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.
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. Approval of the FY 2016-17 CDBG Program Allocation. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Continue the Public Hearing for appropriation of the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Community Development Block Grant Program; and b. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2016-03 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017
Resolution 2016-02 Authorizing a Budget Adjustment in the Amount of $ 4,000 from the AQMD Fund Balance to the AQMD Service by Other Governmental Agency. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution 2016-02 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA APPROVING INTER-FUND TRANSFERS FROM THE AQMD RESERVE FUND TO THE AQMD SERVICES BY OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000 TO SPONSOR TRANSPORTATION SUMMIT AND APPROVING A FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO REFLECT SAID TRANSFERS
Authorization to fill Vacant Full Time Position. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the filling of the listed vacant full time position.
Approve the Settlement Agreement and Release with Plaintiffs Desiree Henriquez, Joseph Ignacio Henriquez and the Estate of Jose Roberto Henriquez, Jr. (collectively, "Plaintiffs"). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Settlement Agreement and Release with Plaintiffs Desiree Henriquez, Joseph Ignacio Henriquez and the Estate of Jose Roberto Henriquez, Jr. (collectively, "Plaintiffs") which authorizes the City's excess insurance carrier, AIG, to make payment in the amount of $350,000.00 to Plaintiffs upon execution of the Settlement Agreement and Release.
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for Metro Rapid Bus Stop Installation. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve amendment no. 1 to the agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the installation of two additional bus shelters on Atlantic Avenue at no cost to the City.
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 16-17 covering fiscal year 2016-17. (Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Successor Agency receive and file this report.
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 9. 7. Minutes for the January 13, 2016 Council Meeting. (Council) Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies January 27, 2016 Page 2 of 3 8. City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of December, 2015. (Council) 9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated January 27, 2016. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Mayor and City Council Communications
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, February 10, 2016 I, Angela Bustamante, Interim City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on January 22, 2016, at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to
Jan 27, 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 Pledge of Allegiance:
Presentations and Recognitions
Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC)
Communications from the Public
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.
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. Approval of the FY 2016-17 CDBG Program Allocation. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Continue the Public Hearing for appropriation of the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Community Development Block Grant Program; and b. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2016-03 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BELL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017
Resolution 2016-02 Authorizing a Budget Adjustment in the Amount of $ 4,000 from the AQMD Fund Balance to the AQMD Service by Other Governmental Agency. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution 2016-02 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA APPROVING INTER-FUND TRANSFERS FROM THE AQMD RESERVE FUND TO THE AQMD SERVICES BY OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000 TO SPONSOR TRANSPORTATION SUMMIT AND APPROVING A FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO REFLECT SAID TRANSFERS
Authorization to fill Vacant Full Time Position. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the filling of the listed vacant full time position.
Approve the Settlement Agreement and Release with Plaintiffs Desiree Henriquez, Joseph Ignacio Henriquez and the Estate of Jose Roberto Henriquez, Jr. (collectively, "Plaintiffs"). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Settlement Agreement and Release with Plaintiffs Desiree Henriquez, Joseph Ignacio Henriquez and the Estate of Jose Roberto Henriquez, Jr. (collectively, "Plaintiffs") which authorizes the City's excess insurance carrier, AIG, to make payment in the amount of $350,000.00 to Plaintiffs upon execution of the Settlement Agreement and Release.
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for Metro Rapid Bus Stop Installation. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve amendment no. 1 to the agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the installation of two additional bus shelters on Atlantic Avenue at no cost to the City.
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 16-17 covering fiscal year 2016-17. (Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Successor Agency receive and file this report.
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 9. 7. Minutes for the January 13, 2016 Council Meeting. (Council) Meeting of the Bell City Council and Related Agencies January 27, 2016 Page 2 of 3 8. City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of December, 2015. (Council) 9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated January 27, 2016. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Mayor and City Council Communications
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, February 10, 2016 I, Angela Bustamante, Interim City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on January 22, 2016, at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to