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
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
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
Recognition of Mayor Gallardo for his term as Mayor from April 12, 2017 through March 28, 2018.
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.
Annual Reorganization of the City Council
The Reorganization of the Bell City Council for the year of 2017 in accordance with Bell Municipal Code Section 2.04.030(b). a) Election of Mayor b) Election of Vice Mayor
Public Hearings 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 Resolution No. 2018-18: A Resolution Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report, and approving the Updated General Plan and Bicycle Master Plan. (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 adopt Resolution 2018-18 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, AND APPROVING THE UPDATED GENERAL PLAN AND BICYCLE MASTER PLAN c. Authorize the Finance Department to provide the Planning Division a check for $3,243 payable to the Los Angeles County Clerk for the posting of the Notice of Determination and Department of Fish and Wildlife fee immediately after project approval.
Adoption of an Ordinance Establishing the Collection of State Video Service Franchise Fees. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance 1230 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT PROVISIONS OF THE DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND VIDEO COMPETITION ACT OF 2006, PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE SECTION 5800 et seq. BY DELETING CHAPTER 5.84 "CATV FRANCHISES" AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 5.86 "STATE VIDEO SERVICE FRANCHISES"
Business Calendar Discuss the option of re-establishing the Community Services Commission. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss the option to reestablish the Community Services Commission ("Commission").
Approval of documents for refunding of the City's General Obligation Bonds. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council ready by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-17 titled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $30,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF BELL GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2018A AND SERIES 2018B (FEDERALLY TAXABLE), AND LEVYING AN AD VALOREM TAX WITH RESPECT THERETO; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, TWO PAYING AGENT AGREEMENTS AND A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT; DISCLOSING CERTAIN INFORMATION REQUIRED BY SENATE BILL 450; APPROVING A DEBT POLICY; AND AUTHORIZING NECESSARY ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
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) 5 through 9. 5. Receive and File the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of February 2018. (Council) 6. Second Reading - Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt 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 7. 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 9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated March 28, 2018. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Consulting Services Agreement with RSG, Inc. to extend the Agreement to June 30, 2019 and for the amount of $40,000. (Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency)
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
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
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
Recognition of Mayor Gallardo for his term as Mayor from April 12, 2017 through March 28, 2018.
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.
Annual Reorganization of the City Council
The Reorganization of the Bell City Council for the year of 2017 in accordance with Bell Municipal Code Section 2.04.030(b). a) Election of Mayor b) Election of Vice Mayor
Public Hearings 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 Resolution No. 2018-18: A Resolution Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report, and approving the Updated General Plan and Bicycle Master Plan. (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 adopt Resolution 2018-18 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, AND APPROVING THE UPDATED GENERAL PLAN AND BICYCLE MASTER PLAN c. Authorize the Finance Department to provide the Planning Division a check for $3,243 payable to the Los Angeles County Clerk for the posting of the Notice of Determination and Department of Fish and Wildlife fee immediately after project approval.
Adoption of an Ordinance Establishing the Collection of State Video Service Franchise Fees. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance 1230 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT PROVISIONS OF THE DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND VIDEO COMPETITION ACT OF 2006, PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE SECTION 5800 et seq. BY DELETING CHAPTER 5.84 "CATV FRANCHISES" AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 5.86 "STATE VIDEO SERVICE FRANCHISES"
Business Calendar Discuss the option of re-establishing the Community Services Commission. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss the option to reestablish the Community Services Commission ("Commission").
Approval of documents for refunding of the City's General Obligation Bonds. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council ready by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-17 titled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $30,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF BELL GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2018A AND SERIES 2018B (FEDERALLY TAXABLE), AND LEVYING AN AD VALOREM TAX WITH RESPECT THERETO; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, TWO PAYING AGENT AGREEMENTS AND A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT; DISCLOSING CERTAIN INFORMATION REQUIRED BY SENATE BILL 450; APPROVING A DEBT POLICY; AND AUTHORIZING NECESSARY ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
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) 5 through 9. 5. Receive and File the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of February 2018. (Council) 6. Second Reading - Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt 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 7. 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 9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated March 28, 2018. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Consulting Services Agreement with RSG, Inc. to extend the Agreement to June 30, 2019 and for the amount of $40,000. (Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency)