Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Quintana and Romero
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 6303, 6317 and 6331 Pine Avenue, Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Paul Philips (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment b) Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Potential Initiation of litigation pursuant Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One Case
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Quintana 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
Public Review of the Draft Housing Element
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.
Consideration of an Agreement with PW Pat West LLC. for Audit Organizational Structure Services. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve an agreement with PW Pat West LLC. for an amount not to exceed $50,000.
Approval of the Amended Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (“ROPS”) for FY 2021- 22 for DOF Submission. (Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Members of the Successor Agency approve the amended Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (“ROPS”) for the 2021-22 Fiscal Period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 for submission to the Oversight Board for further approval on September 23, 2021 and authorization to transmit to the California Department of Finance (“DOF”) under dissolution law by October 1, 2021.
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to Purchase Vehicles for the Bell Police Department using the American Rescue Plan Act of 202. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the utilization of Cal eProcure-a statewide cooperative purchasing program for the procurement of three (3) patrol units; and 2. Approve the utilization via cooperative purchasing for the procurement of one (1) traffic motorcycle unit; and 3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to make the arrangements to procure three (3) patrol units and one (1) traffic motorcycle utilizing the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; and 4. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2021-47 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING A FY 2021-22 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE $290,000 FROM THE CITY OF BELL’S AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF 3 POLICE INTERCEPTOR UNITS AND 1 TRAFFIC MOTORCYCLE UNIT
Cheli and Atlantic Avenue Specific Plans – Retention of The Arroyo Group. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council award a contract to The Arroyo Group in an amount not to exceed $431,445 to prepare the Specific Plans for the Cheli and Atlantic Avenue areas and prepare the associated environmental documents.
Senate Bill 970 – California Primary Election Date. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council provide staff with direction on how to move forward with the 2022 City of Bell General Municipal Election.
Review and Possible Direction Regarding the Role, Duties and Responsibilities, and Authority of the City of Bell Planning Commission. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council review the duties and responsibilities of the Planning Commission and if necessary, provide direction to staff.
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 7 and 8. 8. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated August 11, 2021. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Receive and File the Bell Community Housing Authority Update. (Council)
Aug 11, 2021 City Council
Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Quintana and Romero
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Properties: 6303, 6317 and 6331 Pine Avenue, Bell CA 90201 Agency negotiators: Paul Philips (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment b) Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Potential Initiation of litigation pursuant Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One Case
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Saleh, Quintana 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
Public Review of the Draft Housing Element
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.
Consideration of an Agreement with PW Pat West LLC. for Audit Organizational Structure Services. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve an agreement with PW Pat West LLC. for an amount not to exceed $50,000.
Approval of the Amended Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (“ROPS”) for FY 2021- 22 for DOF Submission. (Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Members of the Successor Agency approve the amended Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (“ROPS”) for the 2021-22 Fiscal Period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 for submission to the Oversight Board for further approval on September 23, 2021 and authorization to transmit to the California Department of Finance (“DOF”) under dissolution law by October 1, 2021.
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to Purchase Vehicles for the Bell Police Department using the American Rescue Plan Act of 202. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the utilization of Cal eProcure-a statewide cooperative purchasing program for the procurement of three (3) patrol units; and 2. Approve the utilization via cooperative purchasing for the procurement of one (1) traffic motorcycle unit; and 3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to make the arrangements to procure three (3) patrol units and one (1) traffic motorcycle utilizing the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; and 4. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2021-47 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING A FY 2021-22 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE $290,000 FROM THE CITY OF BELL’S AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF 3 POLICE INTERCEPTOR UNITS AND 1 TRAFFIC MOTORCYCLE UNIT
Cheli and Atlantic Avenue Specific Plans – Retention of The Arroyo Group. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council award a contract to The Arroyo Group in an amount not to exceed $431,445 to prepare the Specific Plans for the Cheli and Atlantic Avenue areas and prepare the associated environmental documents.
Senate Bill 970 – California Primary Election Date. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council provide staff with direction on how to move forward with the 2022 City of Bell General Municipal Election.
Review and Possible Direction Regarding the Role, Duties and Responsibilities, and Authority of the City of Bell Planning Commission. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council review the duties and responsibilities of the Planning Commission and if necessary, provide direction to staff.
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 7 and 8. 8. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated August 11, 2021. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Receive and File the Bell Community Housing Authority Update. (Council)