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) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2). Number of potential cases: Two b) 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 c) 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 d) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6., Agency designated representatives: Bell City Employees Association (BCEA) and 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: Quintana, Saleh, Valencia, Galiardo 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 (Part 1 of 2)
Presentations and Recognitions
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.
Approving Zone Change Application 2016-01, to Change the Zoning of Approximately 1.57 Acres of 5600 Rickenbacker Rd. in the City of Bell from the CM zone to the C-3R Zone to Permit Development of the Bell Oasis Apartment Project. Public Hearing continued from June 21, 2016. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Conduct a public hearing; and b) Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 1213 titled: ORDINANCE 1213 APPROVING ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 2016-01, TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 1.57 ACRES OF 5600 RICKENBACKER RD IN THE CITY OF BELL FROM THE CM ZONE TO THE C-3R ZONE TO PERMIT DEVELOPMENT OF THE BELL OASIS APARTMENT PROJECT
Amendments to Title 2 and Title 17 of the Municipal Code Re Establishing of Planning Commission and Other Miscellaneous Changes. (Council) Recommendation: The City Attorney recommends that the City Council adopt the environmental review findings and direct the City Attorney to read the titles of Ordinances 1214, 1215 and 1216, waive further reading of the ordinances, and introduce the ordinances on a roll call vote.
Presentations and Recognitions (Part 2 of 2)
Presentations and Recognitions
Request to Set a Public Hearing to Consider the Creation of Liens/Special Assessments to Collect Delinquent Rubbish Fees. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council have a Special Council Meeting on July 27th at 6:00 p.m. to hold a public hearing to consider the recording of liens to collect the delinquent rubbish fees against the properties listed on the final report of delinquent accounts,
Resolution Determining and Establishing an Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2016-17 in Accordance with Article XIII of the California Constitution. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2016-42 titled: A RESOLUTION DETERMINING AND ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7910
Creation of an Exempt/At Will - Public Works Manager. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the creation of a Public Works Manager position in the current fiscal year 2016-17 and approved the job description for the Public Works Manager. 2. Read by title only, waive further reading adopt Resolution 2016-47 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER POSITION AND APPROVE A FY 2016-17 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE $127,255 FROM THE 1) GENERAL FUND UNRESTRICTED FUND BALANCE, 2) LIGHTING & LANDSCAPE SPECIAL FUNDS, 3) SEWER SPECIAL FUNDS, AND 3) SANITATION SPECIAL FUNDS. 3. Authorize the Finance Department to appropriate the costs of the position to the General Ledger for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
Second Amendment to the West Coast Arborists (WCA) Contract for Tree Trimming and Tree Planting Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve Contract Amendment No. 2 for WCA in the Amount of $163,736.85 to Provide Tree Maintenance Services and to Complete the Gage Avenue Tree Trimming Project; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2016-44 authorizing the transfer of $81,736.85 from the Landscape and Lighting Reserve Account (#405) to the Landscape and Lighting Professional Services Account (#405-70-74-0000-000-6100).
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 June 8, 2016 Council Meeting. (Council) 8. Read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution 2016-48 titled: (Council) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING A FY 2015-16 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE $30,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE BALANCE TO THE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE CAPITAL OUTLAY ACCOUNT.
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated July 27, 2016. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Discussion and authorization to retain a Charter Reform Consultant to work with the Charter Review Committee to make final recommendations to the City Council for changes and amendments to the City's Charter.
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, July 27, 2016
Jul 13, 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) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2). Number of potential cases: Two b) 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 c) 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 d) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6., Agency designated representatives: Bell City Employees Association (BCEA) and 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: Quintana, Saleh, Valencia, Galiardo 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 (Part 1 of 2)
Presentations and Recognitions
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.
Approving Zone Change Application 2016-01, to Change the Zoning of Approximately 1.57 Acres of 5600 Rickenbacker Rd. in the City of Bell from the CM zone to the C-3R Zone to Permit Development of the Bell Oasis Apartment Project. Public Hearing continued from June 21, 2016. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Conduct a public hearing; and b) Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 1213 titled: ORDINANCE 1213 APPROVING ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 2016-01, TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 1.57 ACRES OF 5600 RICKENBACKER RD IN THE CITY OF BELL FROM THE CM ZONE TO THE C-3R ZONE TO PERMIT DEVELOPMENT OF THE BELL OASIS APARTMENT PROJECT
Amendments to Title 2 and Title 17 of the Municipal Code Re Establishing of Planning Commission and Other Miscellaneous Changes. (Council) Recommendation: The City Attorney recommends that the City Council adopt the environmental review findings and direct the City Attorney to read the titles of Ordinances 1214, 1215 and 1216, waive further reading of the ordinances, and introduce the ordinances on a roll call vote.
Presentations and Recognitions (Part 2 of 2)
Presentations and Recognitions
Request to Set a Public Hearing to Consider the Creation of Liens/Special Assessments to Collect Delinquent Rubbish Fees. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council have a Special Council Meeting on July 27th at 6:00 p.m. to hold a public hearing to consider the recording of liens to collect the delinquent rubbish fees against the properties listed on the final report of delinquent accounts,
Resolution Determining and Establishing an Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2016-17 in Accordance with Article XIII of the California Constitution. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2016-42 titled: A RESOLUTION DETERMINING AND ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7910
Creation of an Exempt/At Will - Public Works Manager. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the creation of a Public Works Manager position in the current fiscal year 2016-17 and approved the job description for the Public Works Manager. 2. Read by title only, waive further reading adopt Resolution 2016-47 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER POSITION AND APPROVE A FY 2016-17 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE $127,255 FROM THE 1) GENERAL FUND UNRESTRICTED FUND BALANCE, 2) LIGHTING & LANDSCAPE SPECIAL FUNDS, 3) SEWER SPECIAL FUNDS, AND 3) SANITATION SPECIAL FUNDS. 3. Authorize the Finance Department to appropriate the costs of the position to the General Ledger for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
Second Amendment to the West Coast Arborists (WCA) Contract for Tree Trimming and Tree Planting Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve Contract Amendment No. 2 for WCA in the Amount of $163,736.85 to Provide Tree Maintenance Services and to Complete the Gage Avenue Tree Trimming Project; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2016-44 authorizing the transfer of $81,736.85 from the Landscape and Lighting Reserve Account (#405) to the Landscape and Lighting Professional Services Account (#405-70-74-0000-000-6100).
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 June 8, 2016 Council Meeting. (Council) 8. Read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution 2016-48 titled: (Council) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING A FY 2015-16 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE $30,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE BALANCE TO THE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE CAPITAL OUTLAY ACCOUNT.
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated July 27, 2016. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Discussion and authorization to retain a Charter Reform Consultant to work with the Charter Review Committee to make final recommendations to the City Council for changes and amendments to the City's Charter.
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, July 27, 2016