Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Quintana, Romero and Saleh
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 Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), Steven Finkelstein vs City of Bell, et al., LASC 19STCV36936 b) Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), Stacy Persinger Vs City of Bell, (WCAB #ADJ9754608, # ADJ9754605, # ADJ11033908, #ADJ10899567, #ADJ11213537, # ADJ10899544, # ADJ10899564) c) Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), Georg Balandran Vs City of Bell, (WCAB #ADJ11316389) d) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Employee Organization: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA) e) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Employee Organization: Bell City Employees Association (BCEA) f) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Employee Organization: All Unpresented Employees and at-will Management Group
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Quintana, Romero and Saleh 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 Daisy Ramirez and Nora Saenz for serving on the Planning Commission and Luis Mesa, Monica Plasencia, Kelly Sarmiento-Ramirez and Jose Torres for serving on the Community Services Commission. Capital Improvement Update
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 Hearing(s) The following item has been posted as a Public Hearing as required by law. The Mayor will open the Public Hearing(s) to receive public testimony only on the item(s) listed under this section. Consideration of an Interim Urgency Ordinance (No. 1257) declaring a Citywide moratorium on the establishment or expansion of car wash uses. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1257 titled: AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELL, ENACTED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 EXTENDING THE TEN (10) MONTH FIFTEEN (15) DAY TEMPORARY MORATORIUM BY TWELVE (12) MONTHS ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK WASHES WITHIN CITY LIMITS DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CITY’S REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF PERMANENT ZONING REGULATIONS FOR SUCH USES 2. Direct the City Manager to have the Community Development Department and the Planning Commission review the development standards for car washes, conduct research on the economics of car washes, and survey development standards for car washes in other cities.
Consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Bell, amending Title 17 of the Bell Municipal Code Regulating Exterior Building Colors in the C-3R, C-3, C-M, and M Zones within the City of Bell. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Receive the staff report, open the public hearing, receive any public input, and close the public hearing; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1258 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELL CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2020-03 AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING CHAPTER 17.25 TO REGULATE EXTERIOR BUILDING COLORS OF NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN THE C-3R, C-3, C-M, AND M ZONES IN THE CITY
Business Calendar Clarkson Avenue Design Options. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council select a design option for the Clarkson Avenue Improvements Project and authorize staff to prepare plans and specifications for the Project.
Approve the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Transfer Agreement for the Safe, Clean Water Program (Measure W). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD) Transfer Agreement for the Safe, Clean Water Program – Municipal Program, also known as Measure W.
Approve City Resolution and Los Angeles County Joint Resolutions to Transfer Bell Lighting District Jurisdiction from Los Angeles County to the City of Bell. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2020-52 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL REQUESTING THE TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION OVER THE BELL LIGHTING DISTRICT FROM COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO THE CITY OF BELL 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2020-53 titled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION OVER THE BELL LIGHTING DISTRICT FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO THE CITY OF BELL 3. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2020-54 titled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION OVER THE BELL LIGHTING DISTRICT TO THE CITY OF BELL
Citywide Sidewalk Repairs Project Construction Award. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Award a construction contract in the amount of $210,900 to FS Contractors for the Citywide Sidewalk Repairs Project, and 2. Authorize the Community Services Director to execute change orders to the project in a total amount not to exceed $21,090 (ten percent of the bid amount) for any necessary additional work.
Appointment to the Community Services Commission. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that: 1. Vice Mayor Romero nominate a member to the Community Services Commission; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-50 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
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 gnd resolutions will be waived unless a Councilmember requests otherwise. Recommendation: Approve agenda ifems 8 through 10. 8. Receive and File the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of May 2020. {(Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated July 22, 2020. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 10. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of May 13 and May 27, 2020. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Quintana, Romero and Saleh
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 Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), Steven Finkelstein vs City of Bell, et al., LASC 19STCV36936 b) Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), Stacy Persinger Vs City of Bell, (WCAB #ADJ9754608, # ADJ9754605, # ADJ11033908, #ADJ10899567, #ADJ11213537, # ADJ10899544, # ADJ10899564) c) Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), Georg Balandran Vs City of Bell, (WCAB #ADJ11316389) d) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Employee Organization: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA) e) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Employee Organization: Bell City Employees Association (BCEA) f) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Employee Organization: All Unpresented Employees and at-will Management Group
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Gallardo, Quintana, Romero and Saleh 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 Daisy Ramirez and Nora Saenz for serving on the Planning Commission and Luis Mesa, Monica Plasencia, Kelly Sarmiento-Ramirez and Jose Torres for serving on the Community Services Commission. Capital Improvement Update
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 Hearing(s) The following item has been posted as a Public Hearing as required by law. The Mayor will open the Public Hearing(s) to receive public testimony only on the item(s) listed under this section. Consideration of an Interim Urgency Ordinance (No. 1257) declaring a Citywide moratorium on the establishment or expansion of car wash uses. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1257 titled: AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELL, ENACTED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 EXTENDING THE TEN (10) MONTH FIFTEEN (15) DAY TEMPORARY MORATORIUM BY TWELVE (12) MONTHS ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK WASHES WITHIN CITY LIMITS DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CITY’S REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF PERMANENT ZONING REGULATIONS FOR SUCH USES 2. Direct the City Manager to have the Community Development Department and the Planning Commission review the development standards for car washes, conduct research on the economics of car washes, and survey development standards for car washes in other cities.
Consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Bell, amending Title 17 of the Bell Municipal Code Regulating Exterior Building Colors in the C-3R, C-3, C-M, and M Zones within the City of Bell. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Receive the staff report, open the public hearing, receive any public input, and close the public hearing; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1258 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELL CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2020-03 AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE BELL MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING CHAPTER 17.25 TO REGULATE EXTERIOR BUILDING COLORS OF NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN THE C-3R, C-3, C-M, AND M ZONES IN THE CITY
Business Calendar Clarkson Avenue Design Options. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council select a design option for the Clarkson Avenue Improvements Project and authorize staff to prepare plans and specifications for the Project.
Approve the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Transfer Agreement for the Safe, Clean Water Program (Measure W). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD) Transfer Agreement for the Safe, Clean Water Program – Municipal Program, also known as Measure W.
Approve City Resolution and Los Angeles County Joint Resolutions to Transfer Bell Lighting District Jurisdiction from Los Angeles County to the City of Bell. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2020-52 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL REQUESTING THE TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION OVER THE BELL LIGHTING DISTRICT FROM COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO THE CITY OF BELL 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2020-53 titled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION OVER THE BELL LIGHTING DISTRICT FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO THE CITY OF BELL 3. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2020-54 titled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION OVER THE BELL LIGHTING DISTRICT TO THE CITY OF BELL
Citywide Sidewalk Repairs Project Construction Award. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Award a construction contract in the amount of $210,900 to FS Contractors for the Citywide Sidewalk Repairs Project, and 2. Authorize the Community Services Director to execute change orders to the project in a total amount not to exceed $21,090 (ten percent of the bid amount) for any necessary additional work.
Appointment to the Community Services Commission. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that: 1. Vice Mayor Romero nominate a member to the Community Services Commission; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2020-50 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
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 gnd resolutions will be waived unless a Councilmember requests otherwise. Recommendation: Approve agenda ifems 8 through 10. 8. Receive and File the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of May 2020. {(Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 9. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated July 22, 2020. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 10. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of May 13 and May 27, 2020. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).