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: APN#: 6326-036-900 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 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 f) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 5162 Florence 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 g) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 4874 Gage 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 h) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL LITIGATION Significant exposu
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
Oath of Office and Pinning Ceremony for Bell Police Officers Jason Tamayo and Christopher Zamora Business of the Month Presentation by Corona Elementary Proclamation declaring April 2018 as DMV/Donate Life California Month Presentation by the City Engineering Department on a Bell Internship Program
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 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. Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution 2018-19 Approving a Solid Waste Rate Increase/Adjustment to the City's Commercial and Industrial Accounts in Order to Implement an Organic Waste Recycling Program. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-19 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION RATE INCREASE/ADJUSTMENT TO THE CITY'S COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ACCOUNTS IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT AN ORGANIC WASTE RECYCLING PROGRAM
Update of Rules and Regulations for the Florence Village Mobilehome Park. (Bell Community Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of the Bell Community Housing Authority receive and file this report.
Adoption of a "Fireworks" Ordinance amending Chapter 8.20 of Title 8 of the Bell Municipal Code, which will prohibit the possession, use, and sale of all fireworks in the City of Bell. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance 1231 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AMENDING CHAPTER 8.20 OF TITLE 8 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION, USE AND SALE OF FIREWORKS
Discuss the Option of a 4 of July Firework Show and Festival. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss the option of a 4 of July Independence Day Firework Show and Festival Celebration.
Support of State Proposition 68 - June 2018 Ballot Initiative. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-13 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL SUPPORTING THE CALIFORNIA DROUGHT, WATER, PARKS, CLIMATE, COASTAL PROTECTION, AND OUTDOOR ACCESS FOR ALL ACT OF 2018
Traffic Signal Controller Cabinet Beautification and Artwork Project. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive the presentation and provide guidance to staff regarding the themes and graphics that should be applied to the traffic signal controller cabinets.
Annual Appointments of Council Members to Serve on Various Committees. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the: a. City Council review and discuss amongst each other who can serve on the various committees; b. Mayor appoint members to serve on the various committees, following recommendations from each council member as to where they would like to serve; and c. City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-20 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, VARIOUS BOARDS AND AGENCIES
Direct the City Attorney to Prepare a "City Attorney" Opinion as Required by Bond Counsel. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council direct the City Attorney to issue a city attorney opinion as required by Bond Counsel.
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) 10 and 11. 10. Second Reading - Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt 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" 11. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated April 11, 2018. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
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: APN#: 6326-036-900 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 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 f) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 5162 Florence 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 g) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 4874 Gage 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 h) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL LITIGATION Significant exposu
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: APN#: 6326-036-900 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 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 f) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 5162 Florence 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 g) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 4874 Gage 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 h) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL LITIGATION Significant exposu
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
Oath of Office and Pinning Ceremony for Bell Police Officers Jason Tamayo and Christopher Zamora Business of the Month Presentation by Corona Elementary Proclamation declaring April 2018 as DMV/Donate Life California Month Presentation by the City Engineering Department on a Bell Internship Program
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 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. Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution 2018-19 Approving a Solid Waste Rate Increase/Adjustment to the City's Commercial and Industrial Accounts in Order to Implement an Organic Waste Recycling Program. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-19 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION RATE INCREASE/ADJUSTMENT TO THE CITY'S COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ACCOUNTS IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT AN ORGANIC WASTE RECYCLING PROGRAM
Update of Rules and Regulations for the Florence Village Mobilehome Park. (Bell Community Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of the Bell Community Housing Authority receive and file this report.
Adoption of a "Fireworks" Ordinance amending Chapter 8.20 of Title 8 of the Bell Municipal Code, which will prohibit the possession, use, and sale of all fireworks in the City of Bell. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance 1231 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AMENDING CHAPTER 8.20 OF TITLE 8 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION, USE AND SALE OF FIREWORKS
Discuss the Option of a 4 of July Firework Show and Festival. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss the option of a 4 of July Independence Day Firework Show and Festival Celebration.
Support of State Proposition 68 - June 2018 Ballot Initiative. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-13 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL SUPPORTING THE CALIFORNIA DROUGHT, WATER, PARKS, CLIMATE, COASTAL PROTECTION, AND OUTDOOR ACCESS FOR ALL ACT OF 2018
Traffic Signal Controller Cabinet Beautification and Artwork Project. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive the presentation and provide guidance to staff regarding the themes and graphics that should be applied to the traffic signal controller cabinets.
Annual Appointments of Council Members to Serve on Various Committees. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the: a. City Council review and discuss amongst each other who can serve on the various committees; b. Mayor appoint members to serve on the various committees, following recommendations from each council member as to where they would like to serve; and c. City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2018-20 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, VARIOUS BOARDS AND AGENCIES
Direct the City Attorney to Prepare a "City Attorney" Opinion as Required by Bond Counsel. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council direct the City Attorney to issue a city attorney opinion as required by Bond Counsel.
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) 10 and 11. 10. Second Reading - Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt 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" 11. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated April 11, 2018. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
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: APN#: 6326-036-900 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 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 f) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 5162 Florence 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 g) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 4874 Gage 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 h) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL LITIGATION Significant exposu