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) Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: Chief of Police b) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: Juan M. Cervantes v. City of Bell, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC622149 c) 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 d) 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
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
Additional Item 1
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
Business of the Month Bell 5K Summary and Sponsor Recognition Certificates of Recognition to Volunteers who participated in the Mayor's Clean-Up Project
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.
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.
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. Consideration of Ordinance 1220- An Ordinance of the City of Bell amending Section 17.28.020 of title 17 of the Bell Municipal code to remove references to the now defunct C- 1 and C-2 zones and to allow the correct reference to the land uses permitted in the C-3 zone to be allowed in the C-3R zone. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Open the public hearing, receive any public input, and close the public hearing. b) Read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance 1220 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 17.28.020 OF CHAPTER 17.28 OF TITLE 17 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING REGULATIONS FOR PROPERTIES IN THE C-3R ZONE
Presentation by Eco-Rapid Transit/Metro Staff on the West Santa Ana Branch. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file.
Appointment of Carlos Islas as Permanent Chief of Police. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-12 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF CARLOS ISLAS TO THE POSITION OF CHIEF OF POLICE AND APPROVING A FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE $8,775 FROM THE GENERAL FUND UNRESTRICTED FUND BALANCE TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT PATROL OPERATIONS DIVISION FUND
Resolution No. 2017-11 - Community Services Department Budgetary Allocations. [Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-11 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2016-17 BUDGET AMENDMENTS TO TRANSFER $5,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO THE SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT AND $75,327.36 FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO THE FUTSAL PARK ACCOUNT
2017 Statement of Investment Policy. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-10 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, APPROVING THE STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017
Financial Advisor Services - Bonds Refinancing. (Council/ Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council direct staff to continue the interview process with the single responding firm (KNN Public Finance) or extend the due date of the RFP to allow other firms to submit their proposals.
Resolution No. 2017-13 - Accept the 2016-17 Slurry Seal Project as Complete and authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2017-13 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ACCEPTING THE 2016/2017 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT AS COMPLETE, AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE AND FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER b) Authorize staff to release retention thirty five (35) days after the filing of the Notice of Completion.
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) 8 through 12. 8. Minutes for the Regular and Special Meetings of February 8, 2017. (Council) 9. City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of January, 2017. 10. Settlement Agreement between Marco Rivera, dba Rivera Recycling Center, and the City of Bell, in the case of Rivera v. City of Bell, et al., Case No. BC586398, entitled "Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims" 11. Settlement Agreement between Victoria Camacho, dba Camacho Recycling, and the City of Bell, in the case of Camacho v. City of Bell, et al., Case No. BC587835, entitled "Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims" 12. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated February 22, 2017. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). Pending Items - NONE Next Regular Meeting, March 8,2017
Feb 22, 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) Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: Chief of Police b) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: Juan M. Cervantes v. City of Bell, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC622149 c) 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 d) 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
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
Additional Item 1
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
Business of the Month Bell 5K Summary and Sponsor Recognition Certificates of Recognition to Volunteers who participated in the Mayor's Clean-Up Project
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.
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.
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. Consideration of Ordinance 1220- An Ordinance of the City of Bell amending Section 17.28.020 of title 17 of the Bell Municipal code to remove references to the now defunct C- 1 and C-2 zones and to allow the correct reference to the land uses permitted in the C-3 zone to be allowed in the C-3R zone. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Open the public hearing, receive any public input, and close the public hearing. b) Read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance 1220 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 17.28.020 OF CHAPTER 17.28 OF TITLE 17 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING REGULATIONS FOR PROPERTIES IN THE C-3R ZONE
Presentation by Eco-Rapid Transit/Metro Staff on the West Santa Ana Branch. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file.
Appointment of Carlos Islas as Permanent Chief of Police. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-12 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF CARLOS ISLAS TO THE POSITION OF CHIEF OF POLICE AND APPROVING A FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE $8,775 FROM THE GENERAL FUND UNRESTRICTED FUND BALANCE TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT PATROL OPERATIONS DIVISION FUND
Resolution No. 2017-11 - Community Services Department Budgetary Allocations. [Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-11 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2016-17 BUDGET AMENDMENTS TO TRANSFER $5,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO THE SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT AND $75,327.36 FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO THE FUTSAL PARK ACCOUNT
2017 Statement of Investment Policy. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-10 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, APPROVING THE STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017
Financial Advisor Services - Bonds Refinancing. (Council/ Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council direct staff to continue the interview process with the single responding firm (KNN Public Finance) or extend the due date of the RFP to allow other firms to submit their proposals.
Resolution No. 2017-13 - Accept the 2016-17 Slurry Seal Project as Complete and authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2017-13 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ACCEPTING THE 2016/2017 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT AS COMPLETE, AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE AND FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER b) Authorize staff to release retention thirty five (35) days after the filing of the Notice of Completion.
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) 8 through 12. 8. Minutes for the Regular and Special Meetings of February 8, 2017. (Council) 9. City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of January, 2017. 10. Settlement Agreement between Marco Rivera, dba Rivera Recycling Center, and the City of Bell, in the case of Rivera v. City of Bell, et al., Case No. BC586398, entitled "Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims" 11. Settlement Agreement between Victoria Camacho, dba Camacho Recycling, and the City of Bell, in the case of Camacho v. City of Bell, et al., Case No. BC587835, entitled "Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims" 12. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated February 22, 2017. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). Pending Items - NONE Next Regular Meeting, March 8,2017