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) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 4570 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA Agency negotiator: Howard Brown (City Manager), Greg Tsujiuchi (Acting Community Development Director) and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment b) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 7030 Atlantic Blvd. 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 Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: Los Angeles Unified School District v. County of Los Angeles (Case No. BS108180), Montebello Unified School District v. County of Los Angeles (Case No. BS127286), Los Angeles Community College District v. County of Los Angeles (Case No. BS130308) d) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: Adriana Ramirez v. City of Bell, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No.: BC587900
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
Proclamation declaring May 21, 2017 through May 27, 2017, as National Public Works Week Proclamation declaring the month of May 2017, as CalFresh Awareness Month "Older Americans Recognition Award" given to Mary Cranston for her participation and dedication to the growth of the Bell 55+ Senior Club
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.
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. The review of materials pertaining to Condition of Approval No. 16 of the City Council Resolution 2017-16 for Conditional Use Permit 17-1, which allowed for the operation of a pharmacy on a corner lot at 6399 Atlantic Avenue. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Open the public hearing, receive any public input, and close the public hearing. b) Review and accept the presented documents related to the building facade improvements and landscape plan.
Financial Advisor Services - Bonds Refinancing. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve KNN Public Finance (KNN) for the provision of Financial Advisory Service
Amendment No. 1 to the Consulting Services Agreement with Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc. (RSG). (Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve Amendment No. 1 to the Consulting Services Agreement with RSG, Inc. to extend the Agreement to June 30, 2018 and for the amount of $35,00
Lease Agreement of Office Space for Housing Staff at the James George Bell House. (Council/Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Housing Authority Board Members approve a Lease Agreement between the City of Bell and Bell Community Housing Authority, and further authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement
3rd Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with LDM Associates, Inc. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Third Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with LDM Associates, Inc. for an additional 12-month period at a not to exceed cost of $48,484
Consideration of Providing a Letter Opposing the Potential Loss of State CDBG Funding For Economic Development Projects. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Oppose CDBG Trailer Bill Language sponsored by the Department of Housing and Community Development; and b) Authorize the City Manager to sign the opposition letter.
Discussion regarding written request from Interwest Consulting Group (Interwest), asking for a new contract for City Engineering Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss and choose one of the options that is listed in the staff report regarding Interwest Consulting Group's written request for a new contract for Building and Safety Servic
Request to Set a Public Hearing to Consider the Creation of Liens/Special Assessments to Collect Delinquent Rubbish Fees. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council have a Public Hearing on June 14, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. to hold a public hearing to consider the recording of liens to collect the delinquent rubbish fees against the properties listed on the final report of delinquent accounts.
Authorization to fill Vacant Full time position. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Approve the filling of the listed vacant full time position; and b) Approve the Public Works Manager job description.
Approval of Resolution 2017-30 adopting a new City Logo and Resolution 2017-31 establishing regulations for the use of the City Seal and City Logo. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-30 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING AN OFFICIAL CITY LOGO b) It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-31 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF THE CITY SEAL AND CITY LOGO
Discussion of Cancellation of Council Meetings Scheduled for July 26, November 22 and December 27, 2017; And Reschedule the Meetings of June 28 and September 13, 2017. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council provide direction to staff
12. Engineering and Traffic (Speed Zone) Survey on Various Streets. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-29 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL SETTING SPEED LIMITS ON THIRTEEN STREETS WITHIN THE CITY PER THE ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEYS 15. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 1222 titled: (Council) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AMENDING SECTION 10.16.010 OF THE BELL CITY CODE REGARDING ESTABLISHMENT OF SPEED LIMITS ON THE BASIS OF TRAFFIC AND ENGINEERING SURVEY PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE
Discussion on the use and sale of fireworks in the City of Bell. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council provide additional direction to staff in relation to the use and sales of fireworks in the City of Bell
Discussion regarding a new Agreement with American Guard Services for Crossing Guard Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss and choose one of the options listed in the staff report for Crossing Guard Services.
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) 15 through 17. 16. City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of April 2017. (Council) 17. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated May 24, 2017. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). Pending Items - NONE Next Regular Meeting, June 14, 2017
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) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 4570 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA Agency negotiator: Howard Brown (City Manager), Greg Tsujiuchi (Acting Community Development Director) and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment b) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 7030 Atlantic Blvd. 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 Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: Los Angeles Unified School District v. County of Los Angeles (Case No. BS108180), Montebello Unified School District v. County of Los Angeles (Case No. BS127286), Los Angeles Community College District v. County of Los Angeles (Case No. BS130308) d) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); Name of Case: Adriana Ramirez v. City of Bell, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No.: BC587900
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
Proclamation declaring May 21, 2017 through May 27, 2017, as National Public Works Week Proclamation declaring the month of May 2017, as CalFresh Awareness Month "Older Americans Recognition Award" given to Mary Cranston for her participation and dedication to the growth of the Bell 55+ Senior Club
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.
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. The review of materials pertaining to Condition of Approval No. 16 of the City Council Resolution 2017-16 for Conditional Use Permit 17-1, which allowed for the operation of a pharmacy on a corner lot at 6399 Atlantic Avenue. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Open the public hearing, receive any public input, and close the public hearing. b) Review and accept the presented documents related to the building facade improvements and landscape plan.
Financial Advisor Services - Bonds Refinancing. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve KNN Public Finance (KNN) for the provision of Financial Advisory Service
Amendment No. 1 to the Consulting Services Agreement with Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc. (RSG). (Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve Amendment No. 1 to the Consulting Services Agreement with RSG, Inc. to extend the Agreement to June 30, 2018 and for the amount of $35,00
Lease Agreement of Office Space for Housing Staff at the James George Bell House. (Council/Housing Authority) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Housing Authority Board Members approve a Lease Agreement between the City of Bell and Bell Community Housing Authority, and further authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement
3rd Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with LDM Associates, Inc. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Third Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with LDM Associates, Inc. for an additional 12-month period at a not to exceed cost of $48,484
Consideration of Providing a Letter Opposing the Potential Loss of State CDBG Funding For Economic Development Projects. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Oppose CDBG Trailer Bill Language sponsored by the Department of Housing and Community Development; and b) Authorize the City Manager to sign the opposition letter.
Discussion regarding written request from Interwest Consulting Group (Interwest), asking for a new contract for City Engineering Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss and choose one of the options that is listed in the staff report regarding Interwest Consulting Group's written request for a new contract for Building and Safety Servic
Request to Set a Public Hearing to Consider the Creation of Liens/Special Assessments to Collect Delinquent Rubbish Fees. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council have a Public Hearing on June 14, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. to hold a public hearing to consider the recording of liens to collect the delinquent rubbish fees against the properties listed on the final report of delinquent accounts.
Authorization to fill Vacant Full time position. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Approve the filling of the listed vacant full time position; and b) Approve the Public Works Manager job description.
Approval of Resolution 2017-30 adopting a new City Logo and Resolution 2017-31 establishing regulations for the use of the City Seal and City Logo. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-30 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING AN OFFICIAL CITY LOGO b) It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-31 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF THE CITY SEAL AND CITY LOGO
Discussion of Cancellation of Council Meetings Scheduled for July 26, November 22 and December 27, 2017; And Reschedule the Meetings of June 28 and September 13, 2017. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council provide direction to staff
12. Engineering and Traffic (Speed Zone) Survey on Various Streets. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-29 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL SETTING SPEED LIMITS ON THIRTEEN STREETS WITHIN THE CITY PER THE ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEYS 15. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 1222 titled: (Council) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AMENDING SECTION 10.16.010 OF THE BELL CITY CODE REGARDING ESTABLISHMENT OF SPEED LIMITS ON THE BASIS OF TRAFFIC AND ENGINEERING SURVEY PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE
Discussion on the use and sale of fireworks in the City of Bell. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council provide additional direction to staff in relation to the use and sales of fireworks in the City of Bell
Discussion regarding a new Agreement with American Guard Services for Crossing Guard Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss and choose one of the options listed in the staff report for Crossing Guard Services.
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) 15 through 17. 16. City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of April 2017. (Council) 17. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated May 24, 2017. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). Pending Items - NONE Next Regular Meeting, June 14, 2017