Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Quintana, Saleh, Valencia, Gallardo and Romero 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. 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) A closed session will be held pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City is a party. The title of such litigation is Oldtimers Foundation ("Oldtimers"), Luis Artiga ("Artiga"), McCullah Construction Co., Inc., McCullah Fence Co. and Herb E. McCullah, Jr. (collectively, "McCuilah") v. City of Bell Case No. BC549412 b) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant of Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 6415 Atlantic Avenue, City of Bell Agency negotiators: Howard Brown, City Manager; Greg Tsujiuchi, Acting Community Development Director; Dave Aleshire, City Attorney; and Derek Hull, Community Development Director Negotiating parties: Arroyo Seco, LLC Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Quintana, Saleh, Valencia, Gallardo and Romero Pledge of Allegiance:
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
Certificate of Recognition to Adelina Chavez Proclamation declaring the month of May of 2016, as National Bike Month Proclamation declaring the month of May of 2016, as CalFresh Awareness Month Proclamation declaring the month of May of 2016, as Older American Month
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 Hearing 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. TEFRA- Consideration by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Bell (the "City") in connection with the proposed financing of a multifamily housing project, to be accomplished through the issuance of bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority ("CSCDA"). (Applicant: Salvation Army)(Counci!) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council adopt the attached resolution in connection with the TEFRA Hearing for proposed financing of a multifamily housing project accomplished through the issuance of bonds by the CSCDA.
Consideration of Mitigated Negative Declaration, Conditional Use Permit CUP No 2015-01, and a Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN), to allow for the development of a 2.17 acre site to include modification of an existing retail building and reconfiguration of parking and construction of an 18,557 square foot retail grocery market with Beer and Wine sales for off-site consumption. The project site is located at 6400 Atlantic Avenue. (Planning Commission) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission: 1. Conduct a public hearing; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2016-26-PC -adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No 2015-01, and a Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN), to allow for the development of a 2.17 acre site to include modification of an existing retail building and reconfiguration of parking and the construction of an 18,557 square foot retail grocery market with Beer and Wine sales for off-site consumption subject to the Developer work with staff to refine the overall design of the project to comply with General Plan land use objective and policies in accordance with attached conditions of approval.
Business Calendar Update of the City of Bell General Plan and Bicycle Plan. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council receive and file this report.
Receive and File the Draft 2020 Strategic Plan Report. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the draft strategic plan and provide input to staff to include in the final report for final adoption at the May 27,2016 City Council Meeting.
Notice to Intent of Rejoining the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to sign an MOU rejoining the Los Angeles Radio Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS) Joint Powers Authority (JPA).
Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for 6501 Atlantic Avenue. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Successor Agency approve the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Arroyo Seco, LLC for city-owned and Successor Agency on 6501 Atlantic Avenue (Project Site).
Approval to submit U.S. Soccer Foundation - Safe Places to Play Grant. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the Community Services Department (CSD) to submit a U.S. Soccer Foundation Safe Places to Play Grant for $32,377 which is 10% of the project quote provided by Hellas Construction for the placement of a new synthetic turf at Ernest Debs Park. 2. Authorize the Community Services Department to submit a U.S. Soccer Foundation Safe Places to Play Grant for the maximum amount of $25,000 for Lighting with Musco Lighting. 3. Authorize and appropriate $275,000 from the General Reserve funds to CSD Capital Outlay budget for FY 2016/2017, 2017/2018.
Preparation of Engineer's Report of City-wide Landscape and Lighting Assessment District. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council designate the City Engineer as the Engineer of Record and direct the preparation of the FY 2016/17 Engineer's Report for the Citywide Landscape and Lighting District
Preparation of Engineer's Report of City-wide Sanitary Sewer Assessment District. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council designate the City Engineer as the Engineer of Record and direct the preparation of the FY 2016/17 Engineer's Report for the Citywide Sanitary Sewer District.
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 item(s) 10 and 11. 10. Minutes for the April 27, 2016 Council Meeting. (Council)
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated May 11, 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. Adjournment in memory of Ron Hoyt.
May 11, 2016 City Council
Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Quintana, Saleh, Valencia, Gallardo and Romero 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. 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) A closed session will be held pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City is a party. The title of such litigation is Oldtimers Foundation ("Oldtimers"), Luis Artiga ("Artiga"), McCullah Construction Co., Inc., McCullah Fence Co. and Herb E. McCullah, Jr. (collectively, "McCuilah") v. City of Bell Case No. BC549412 b) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant of Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 6415 Atlantic Avenue, City of Bell Agency negotiators: Howard Brown, City Manager; Greg Tsujiuchi, Acting Community Development Director; Dave Aleshire, City Attorney; and Derek Hull, Community Development Director Negotiating parties: Arroyo Seco, LLC Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Quintana, Saleh, Valencia, Gallardo and Romero Pledge of Allegiance:
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
Certificate of Recognition to Adelina Chavez Proclamation declaring the month of May of 2016, as National Bike Month Proclamation declaring the month of May of 2016, as CalFresh Awareness Month Proclamation declaring the month of May of 2016, as Older American Month
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 Hearing 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. TEFRA- Consideration by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Bell (the "City") in connection with the proposed financing of a multifamily housing project, to be accomplished through the issuance of bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority ("CSCDA"). (Applicant: Salvation Army)(Counci!) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council adopt the attached resolution in connection with the TEFRA Hearing for proposed financing of a multifamily housing project accomplished through the issuance of bonds by the CSCDA.
Consideration of Mitigated Negative Declaration, Conditional Use Permit CUP No 2015-01, and a Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN), to allow for the development of a 2.17 acre site to include modification of an existing retail building and reconfiguration of parking and construction of an 18,557 square foot retail grocery market with Beer and Wine sales for off-site consumption. The project site is located at 6400 Atlantic Avenue. (Planning Commission) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission: 1. Conduct a public hearing; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2016-26-PC -adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No 2015-01, and a Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN), to allow for the development of a 2.17 acre site to include modification of an existing retail building and reconfiguration of parking and the construction of an 18,557 square foot retail grocery market with Beer and Wine sales for off-site consumption subject to the Developer work with staff to refine the overall design of the project to comply with General Plan land use objective and policies in accordance with attached conditions of approval.
Business Calendar Update of the City of Bell General Plan and Bicycle Plan. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council receive and file this report.
Receive and File the Draft 2020 Strategic Plan Report. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the draft strategic plan and provide input to staff to include in the final report for final adoption at the May 27,2016 City Council Meeting.
Notice to Intent of Rejoining the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to sign an MOU rejoining the Los Angeles Radio Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS) Joint Powers Authority (JPA).
Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for 6501 Atlantic Avenue. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Successor Agency approve the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Arroyo Seco, LLC for city-owned and Successor Agency on 6501 Atlantic Avenue (Project Site).
Approval to submit U.S. Soccer Foundation - Safe Places to Play Grant. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the Community Services Department (CSD) to submit a U.S. Soccer Foundation Safe Places to Play Grant for $32,377 which is 10% of the project quote provided by Hellas Construction for the placement of a new synthetic turf at Ernest Debs Park. 2. Authorize the Community Services Department to submit a U.S. Soccer Foundation Safe Places to Play Grant for the maximum amount of $25,000 for Lighting with Musco Lighting. 3. Authorize and appropriate $275,000 from the General Reserve funds to CSD Capital Outlay budget for FY 2016/2017, 2017/2018.
Preparation of Engineer's Report of City-wide Landscape and Lighting Assessment District. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council designate the City Engineer as the Engineer of Record and direct the preparation of the FY 2016/17 Engineer's Report for the Citywide Landscape and Lighting District
Preparation of Engineer's Report of City-wide Sanitary Sewer Assessment District. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council designate the City Engineer as the Engineer of Record and direct the preparation of the FY 2016/17 Engineer's Report for the Citywide Sanitary Sewer District.
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 item(s) 10 and 11. 10. Minutes for the April 27, 2016 Council Meeting. (Council)
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated May 11, 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. Adjournment in memory of Ron Hoyt.