Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Quintana, Romero and Saleh
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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Employee Organization: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA) b) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Employee Organization: Bell City Employees Association (BCEA) c) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Employee Organization: All Unpresented Employees and at-will Management Group
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Quintana, Romero and Saleh 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
Proclamation declaring June 2020 as Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Pride 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.
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.
Public Hearing(s) The following item has been posted as a Public Hearing as required by law. The Mayor will open the Public Hearing(s) to receive public testimony only on the item(s) listed under this section. Fiscal Year 2020-21 Proposed Budget. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2020-42 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING THE CITY BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2020 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2021
Business Calendar Continued item from the June 10, 2020, City Council meeting – Approve Amendment No. 1 with American Guard Services, Inc., for Crossing Guard Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 with American Guard Services, Inc., for Crossing Guard Services.
Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-39 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Approval of the Amendments to the Bell Commercial Rehabilitation Program Policies and Procedures. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Amendments to the Bell Commercial Rehabilitation Program Policies and Procedures (Program) funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) (Refer to Attachment 1).
Authorize the City Manager to Submit an Application for the Local Early Action Planning Grants Program (LEAP). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2020-44 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR, AND RECEIPT OF, LEAP GRANT FUNDS
Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for employment relations training and consulting services for FY 2020-21. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the contract with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for special services in the amount of $4,440.00 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and process a forthwith payment.
Appointments to the Community Services Commission and Planning Commission. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that: 1. Councilmembers Arroyo and Gallardo, and Mayor Saleh each nominate a member to the Planning Commission; 2. Councilmember Arroyo, Vice Mayor Romero and Mayor Saleh each nominate a member to the Community Services Commission; and 3. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-39 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
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. The reading of the full text of ordinances and resolutions will be waived unless a Councilmember requests otherwise. Recommendation: Approve agenda items 8 through 11. 8. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-43 titled: A RESOLUTION DETERMINING AND ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7910 9. Receive and File the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of May 2020. ((Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 10. Receive and File the Donation Report for the months of March, April and May of 2020. (Council) 11. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated June 24, 2020. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Jun 24, 2020 City Council
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Quintana, Romero and Saleh
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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Employee Organization: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA) b) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Employee Organization: Bell City Employees Association (BCEA) c) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Employee Organization: All Unpresented Employees and at-will Management Group
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Quintana, Romero and Saleh 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
Proclamation declaring June 2020 as Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Pride 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.
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.
Public Hearing(s) The following item has been posted as a Public Hearing as required by law. The Mayor will open the Public Hearing(s) to receive public testimony only on the item(s) listed under this section. Fiscal Year 2020-21 Proposed Budget. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2020-42 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING THE CITY BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2020 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2021
Business Calendar Continued item from the June 10, 2020, City Council meeting – Approve Amendment No. 1 with American Guard Services, Inc., for Crossing Guard Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 with American Guard Services, Inc., for Crossing Guard Services.
Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-39 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Approval of the Amendments to the Bell Commercial Rehabilitation Program Policies and Procedures. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Amendments to the Bell Commercial Rehabilitation Program Policies and Procedures (Program) funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) (Refer to Attachment 1).
Authorize the City Manager to Submit an Application for the Local Early Action Planning Grants Program (LEAP). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2020-44 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR, AND RECEIPT OF, LEAP GRANT FUNDS
Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for employment relations training and consulting services for FY 2020-21. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the contract with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for special services in the amount of $4,440.00 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and process a forthwith payment.
Appointments to the Community Services Commission and Planning Commission. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that: 1. Councilmembers Arroyo and Gallardo, and Mayor Saleh each nominate a member to the Planning Commission; 2. Councilmember Arroyo, Vice Mayor Romero and Mayor Saleh each nominate a member to the Community Services Commission; and 3. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-39 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
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. The reading of the full text of ordinances and resolutions will be waived unless a Councilmember requests otherwise. Recommendation: Approve agenda items 8 through 11. 8. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-43 titled: A RESOLUTION DETERMINING AND ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7910 9. Receive and File the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of May 2020. ((Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 10. Receive and File the Donation Report for the months of March, April and May of 2020. (Council) 11. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated June 24, 2020. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).