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 paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 case) b) Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) c) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: City of Bell v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) of the State of California, and Gilbert Jara. Resolution of Workers' Compensation Claim, WCAB Case Number ADJ9805622
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 (Part 1 of 2)
Business of the Month Certificate
Communications from the Public (Part 1 of 2)
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.
Presentations and Recognitions (Part 2 of 2)
Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) - Exide Residential Clean Up Project
Communications from the Public (Part 2 of 2)
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.
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
In this portion of the agenda, the City Manager will provide a brief report on items of interest to the City Council and/or the community.
Business Calendar Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2016. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council Receive and File this report
Authorize to fill a vacant position. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the filling of the listed vacant full time position
Review of Development Selection Process for Gage and Pine Avenue Properties. (Council/Bell Community Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council reopen and continue receiving proposals to further seek what additional development opportunities are available.
Introduction of Ordinance No. 1219 pertaining to Adoption of the 2016 California Building Codes. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance 1219 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 15.04.010, 15.04.020, 15.04.030, 15.08.010, 15.12.010, 15.16.010, AND 8.16.010 AND ADDING SECTIONS 15.04.090,15.08.050,15.12.050, 15.16.050 AND 8.16.050 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE AND REFLECT THE ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF THE 2016 CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE BUILDING STANDARDS, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE CODES AND TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF b) Direct staff to place the ordinance on the next regular agenda for the purposes of conducting second reading and holding a public hearing.
Approval of a New City Logo. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that: a) The City Council select and approve a new City of Bell logo; and b) Staff returns to the City Council meeting of February 8, 2017 with a Resolution formally adopting the new logo.
Resolution 2017-01 granting the Community Services Department authority to respond to the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Request for formal. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-01 titled; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL GRANTING THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE VERNON COMMUNITY FUND CAPITAL GRANT TOWARDS THE ERNEST DEBS PARK FIELD RENOVATION PROJECT
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 and 8. 7. Minutes for the Regular Meeting of December 14, 2016. (Council)
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated January 11, 2017. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). Pending Items None Next Regular Meeting, January 25, 2017
Jan 11, 2017 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 paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 case) b) Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) c) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: City of Bell v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) of the State of California, and Gilbert Jara. Resolution of Workers' Compensation Claim, WCAB Case Number ADJ9805622
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 (Part 1 of 2)
Business of the Month Certificate
Communications from the Public (Part 1 of 2)
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.
Presentations and Recognitions (Part 2 of 2)
Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) - Exide Residential Clean Up Project
Communications from the Public (Part 2 of 2)
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.
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
In this portion of the agenda, the City Manager will provide a brief report on items of interest to the City Council and/or the community.
Business Calendar Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2016. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council Receive and File this report
Authorize to fill a vacant position. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the filling of the listed vacant full time position
Review of Development Selection Process for Gage and Pine Avenue Properties. (Council/Bell Community Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council reopen and continue receiving proposals to further seek what additional development opportunities are available.
Introduction of Ordinance No. 1219 pertaining to Adoption of the 2016 California Building Codes. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance 1219 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 15.04.010, 15.04.020, 15.04.030, 15.08.010, 15.12.010, 15.16.010, AND 8.16.010 AND ADDING SECTIONS 15.04.090,15.08.050,15.12.050, 15.16.050 AND 8.16.050 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE AND REFLECT THE ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF THE 2016 CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE BUILDING STANDARDS, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE CODES AND TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF b) Direct staff to place the ordinance on the next regular agenda for the purposes of conducting second reading and holding a public hearing.
Approval of a New City Logo. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that: a) The City Council select and approve a new City of Bell logo; and b) Staff returns to the City Council meeting of February 8, 2017 with a Resolution formally adopting the new logo.
Resolution 2017-01 granting the Community Services Department authority to respond to the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Request for formal. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-01 titled; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL GRANTING THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE VERNON COMMUNITY FUND CAPITAL GRANT TOWARDS THE ERNEST DEBS PARK FIELD RENOVATION PROJECT
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 and 8. 7. Minutes for the Regular Meeting of December 14, 2016. (Council)
General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated January 11, 2017. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). Pending Items None Next Regular Meeting, January 25, 2017