Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Romero, Saleh, Valencia, Quintana and Gallardo 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 Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: Community Development Director b) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 6501 Atlantic Avenue, Bell CA Agency negotiator: Howard Brown (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment c) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6., Agency designated representatives: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA) d) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); Name of Case: East Yard Communities For Environmental Justice, et.al. v. City of Bell, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS172136 e) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: LAUSD v. County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court CaseNo.BS108180 f) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: Montebello Unified School District v. County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.BSI27286 g) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: Los Angeles Community College District v. County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.BSI30308
6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Workshop on "Best Practices for Council Members" by Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (LCW)
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Romero, Saleh, Valencia, Quintana and Gallardo Pledge of Allegiance
City Attorney Report 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
General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) of Huntington Park Presentation from Woodlawn Elementary Introduction of Public Works Employees Juan Sanchez and Alvin Ayala-Valencia Proclamation declaring March 2018 as Women's History 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.
Consideration of Ordinance 1228 - An Ordinance of the City of Bell to allow and regulate accessory dwelling units per State law and creating a zoning clearance process, by amending Chapters 17.16 (R-1 Single Family Residential Zone), 17.20 (R-2 Light Multiple- Family Residential Zone), and 17.24 (R-3 High Density Multiple-Family Residential Zone), adding Chapter 17.54 (Accessory Dwelling Units), and amending Chapter 17.92 (Site Plans) in Title 17 (Zoning) and Amending Title 17 (Zoning), of the Bell Municipal Code; and finding an exemption from CEQA. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Receive the staff report, open the public hearing, receive any public input, and close the public hearing; and b. Read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance 1228 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ALLOWING AND REGULATING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS PER STATE LAW AND CREATING A ZONING CLEARANCE PROCESS, BY AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.16 (R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE), 17.20 (R-2 LIGHT MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE), AND 17.24 (R-3 HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE), ADDING CHAPTER 17.54 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS), AND AMENDING CHAPTER 17.92 (SITE PLANS) IN TITLE 17 (ZONING) AND AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING), OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE; AND FINDING AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA
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.
Adoption of an Ordinance Establishing the Collection of Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Fees. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor open the public hearing and continue the item to the March 28, 2018 council meeting.
Consideration of an Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule to include the following three (3) fees: 1) Temporary Sign Permit Fee of $40.00, 2) Zoning Clearance Permit Fee of $75.00, and 3) Special Events Permit Fee of $75.00. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2018-15 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AMENDING RESOLUTION 2017-70 TO INCORPORATE IN THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE A TEMPORARY SIGN PERMIT FEE, A ZONING CLEARANCE PERMIT FEE, AND A SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT FEE
Adoption of an Ordinance Establishing the Collection of Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Fees. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor open the public hearing and continue the item to the March 28, 2018 council meeting.
Consideration of an Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule to include the following three (3) fees: 1) Temporary Sign Permit Fee of $40.00, 2) Zoning Clearance Permit Fee of $75.00, and 3) Special Events Permit Fee of $75.00. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2018-15 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AMENDING RESOLUTION 2017-70 TO INCORPORATE IN THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE A TEMPORARY SIGN PERMIT FEE, A ZONING CLEARANCE PERMIT FEE, AND A SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT FEE
Business Calendar Economic Development Activities Update. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report and provide any comments during the presentation.
Bell Police Department Update on Public Safety. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Discussion regarding Public Works Yard Building Improvements. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-16 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2017-18 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $59,500 FROM THE SANITATION FUND BALANCE RESERVE TO THE SANITATION ACCOUNT FOR OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR PUBLIC WORKS YARD BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS
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 item(s) 7 through 15. 7. February 2018 Donation Report. (Council) 8. Receive and File the Substantial Conformance Determination for Conditional Use Permit 2017-07 (Amendment to Conditional Use Permit 87-4) at 3727 Gage Avenue (Applicant - Circle K). (Council) 9. Receive and File Demolition Proposal for 6400 Atlantic Avenue. (Council) 10. Approval of Amendment No. 4 to the Contract Services Agreement with LDM Associates, Inc. for an additional $89,060, which would bring the total not to exceed cost to $255,850.00, and extend the Agreement an additional 12 month period to June 30,2019. (Council) 11. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc. for an additional $104,000, which would bring the total not to exceed cost to $204,0000, and extend the Agreement an additional 12 month period to June 30, 2019. (Council) 14. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated March 14, 2018. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 15. Minutes for the Regular Council Meetings of February 14 and 28, 2018. (Council)
Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-14 titled: A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING A FY 2017-18 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $80,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO THE BUILDING PERMITS ACCOUNT
Approve and authorize the Vice-Mayor to execute the settlement agreements with the Los Angeles Unified School District ("LAUSD"), the Montebello Unified School District ("MUSD"), and the Los Angeles Community College District ("LACCD") concluding litigation related to the underpayment of tax revenues to those school entities. (Council)
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 Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: Community Development Director b) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 6501 Atlantic Avenue, Bell CA Agency negotiator: Howard Brown (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment c) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6., Agency designated representatives: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA) d) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); Name of Case: East Yard Communities For Environmental Justice, et.al. v. City of Bell, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS172136 e) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: LAUSD v. County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court CaseNo.BS108180 f) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: Montebello Unified School District v. County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.BSI27286 g) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: Los Angeles Community College District v. County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.BSI30308
Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Romero, Saleh, Valencia, Quintana and Gallardo 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 Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: Community Development Director b) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 6501 Atlantic Avenue, Bell CA Agency negotiator: Howard Brown (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment c) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6., Agency designated representatives: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA) d) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); Name of Case: East Yard Communities For Environmental Justice, et.al. v. City of Bell, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS172136 e) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: LAUSD v. County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court CaseNo.BS108180 f) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: Montebello Unified School District v. County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.BSI27286 g) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: Los Angeles Community College District v. County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.BSI30308
6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Workshop on "Best Practices for Council Members" by Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (LCW)
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Romero, Saleh, Valencia, Quintana and Gallardo Pledge of Allegiance
City Attorney Report 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
General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) of Huntington Park Presentation from Woodlawn Elementary Introduction of Public Works Employees Juan Sanchez and Alvin Ayala-Valencia Proclamation declaring March 2018 as Women's History 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.
Consideration of Ordinance 1228 - An Ordinance of the City of Bell to allow and regulate accessory dwelling units per State law and creating a zoning clearance process, by amending Chapters 17.16 (R-1 Single Family Residential Zone), 17.20 (R-2 Light Multiple- Family Residential Zone), and 17.24 (R-3 High Density Multiple-Family Residential Zone), adding Chapter 17.54 (Accessory Dwelling Units), and amending Chapter 17.92 (Site Plans) in Title 17 (Zoning) and Amending Title 17 (Zoning), of the Bell Municipal Code; and finding an exemption from CEQA. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Receive the staff report, open the public hearing, receive any public input, and close the public hearing; and b. Read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance 1228 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ALLOWING AND REGULATING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS PER STATE LAW AND CREATING A ZONING CLEARANCE PROCESS, BY AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.16 (R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE), 17.20 (R-2 LIGHT MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE), AND 17.24 (R-3 HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE), ADDING CHAPTER 17.54 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS), AND AMENDING CHAPTER 17.92 (SITE PLANS) IN TITLE 17 (ZONING) AND AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING), OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE; AND FINDING AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA
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.
Adoption of an Ordinance Establishing the Collection of Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Fees. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor open the public hearing and continue the item to the March 28, 2018 council meeting.
Consideration of an Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule to include the following three (3) fees: 1) Temporary Sign Permit Fee of $40.00, 2) Zoning Clearance Permit Fee of $75.00, and 3) Special Events Permit Fee of $75.00. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2018-15 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AMENDING RESOLUTION 2017-70 TO INCORPORATE IN THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE A TEMPORARY SIGN PERMIT FEE, A ZONING CLEARANCE PERMIT FEE, AND A SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT FEE
Adoption of an Ordinance Establishing the Collection of Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Fees. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor open the public hearing and continue the item to the March 28, 2018 council meeting.
Consideration of an Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule to include the following three (3) fees: 1) Temporary Sign Permit Fee of $40.00, 2) Zoning Clearance Permit Fee of $75.00, and 3) Special Events Permit Fee of $75.00. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2018-15 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AMENDING RESOLUTION 2017-70 TO INCORPORATE IN THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE A TEMPORARY SIGN PERMIT FEE, A ZONING CLEARANCE PERMIT FEE, AND A SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT FEE
Business Calendar Economic Development Activities Update. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report and provide any comments during the presentation.
Bell Police Department Update on Public Safety. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Discussion regarding Public Works Yard Building Improvements. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-16 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING FY 2017-18 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $59,500 FROM THE SANITATION FUND BALANCE RESERVE TO THE SANITATION ACCOUNT FOR OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR PUBLIC WORKS YARD BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS
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 item(s) 7 through 15. 7. February 2018 Donation Report. (Council) 8. Receive and File the Substantial Conformance Determination for Conditional Use Permit 2017-07 (Amendment to Conditional Use Permit 87-4) at 3727 Gage Avenue (Applicant - Circle K). (Council) 9. Receive and File Demolition Proposal for 6400 Atlantic Avenue. (Council) 10. Approval of Amendment No. 4 to the Contract Services Agreement with LDM Associates, Inc. for an additional $89,060, which would bring the total not to exceed cost to $255,850.00, and extend the Agreement an additional 12 month period to June 30,2019. (Council) 11. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc. for an additional $104,000, which would bring the total not to exceed cost to $204,0000, and extend the Agreement an additional 12 month period to June 30, 2019. (Council) 14. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated March 14, 2018. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 15. Minutes for the Regular Council Meetings of February 14 and 28, 2018. (Council)
Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-14 titled: A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING A FY 2017-18 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $80,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO THE BUILDING PERMITS ACCOUNT
Approve and authorize the Vice-Mayor to execute the settlement agreements with the Los Angeles Unified School District ("LAUSD"), the Montebello Unified School District ("MUSD"), and the Los Angeles Community College District ("LACCD") concluding litigation related to the underpayment of tax revenues to those school entities. (Council)
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 Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: Community Development Director b) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 6501 Atlantic Avenue, Bell CA Agency negotiator: Howard Brown (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment c) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6., Agency designated representatives: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA) d) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); Name of Case: East Yard Communities For Environmental Justice, et.al. v. City of Bell, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS172136 e) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: LAUSD v. County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court CaseNo.BS108180 f) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: Montebello Unified School District v. County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.BSI27286 g) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: Los Angeles Community College District v. County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.BSI30308