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 LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (2 cases) b) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); Name of Case: Mark Sanchez v. City of Bell, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC665466 c) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6., Agency designated representatives: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA) d) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 5162 - 5246 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 e) 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 f) 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 g) Employee Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: City Manager h) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION (Under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)); Name of Case: People v. Spaccia, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case BA 376026/ BA 382701, 2nd Appellate District Case B286764 i) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 6400 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
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.
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.
Consideration of Ordinance 1233 and Zone Change 2018-01: Amendments to the Bell Zoning Map to Ensure Consistency Between the Zoning Classification at Locations Shown in Exhibit A and the Newly Adopted 2030 General Plan, Including Issues Related to Split Zoning. (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. Introduce Ordinance 1233, waive further reading, and read by title only: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 2018-01 AMENDING THE BELL ZONING MAP TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY BETWEEN THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION AT LOCATIONS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT A AND THE NEWLY ADOPTED 2030 GENERAL PLAN, INCLUDING ISSUES RELATED TO SPLIT ZONING; AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA
Citywide Emergency/Disaster Operations Plan (EOP) Presentation. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Citywide Emergency/Disaster Operations Plan (EOP), prepared by Willdan Homeland So
Discussion of a Possible Citywide Hiring Freeze on Full-Time Positions. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report
Continued item from the June 27, 2018 City Council meeting - Discussion Regarding Approval of a New Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Tow Truck Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss and choose a vendor for towing services
5. Consideration of Approving a Resolution Declaring a Fiscal Emergency Pursuant to Cal. Const. Art. XIII C, § 2(B). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider approval of Resolution No. 2018-48 declaring a fiscal emergency pursuant to Cal. Const, art. XIIIC, § 2(b). 6. Consideration Of Approving Three Election Resolutions To Place Before City Voters, At A November 6, 2018, Special Municipal Election, A Business License Tax Ballot Measure Increasing The Existing Business License Tax Under Division I Of Title 5 Of The Bell Municipal Code By 15% (Phasing In The Increases Over 3 Years At 5% Per Year); Directing Staff To Engage In Educational And Informational Activities Related To The Same; And Approving A Budget Amendment Resolution Which Appropriates Funds For The Purpose Of Paying For The Costs Relating To Such Educational And Informational Activities And The Costs Of A Special Municipal Election Concerning The Same Measure And A Concurrent Cannabis Tax Measure. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider approval of election resolutions to place a proposed ordinance, which increases the business license tax under Division I of Title 5 of the Bell Municipal Code by 15% (phased in over 3 years at 5% per year), on the ballot for City voter consideration at the November 6, 2018, special municipal election. 7. Consideration of Approving Three Election Resolutions To Place Before City Voters, at a November 6, 2018 Special Municipal Election, A Cannabis Tax Ballot Measure To Add Chapter 3.44 (Cannabis Tax) To Title 3 Of The Bell Municipal Code For Taxation Of Commercial Cannabis Operations. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider approval of election resolutions to place a proposed cannabis tax ordinance on the ballot for City voter consideration at the November 6, 2018 general municipal election.
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.
Consideration of an Agreement Addendum for California Conservation Corps to provide labor for the removal of overgrown vegetation along the westerly outer banks of the Los Angeles River. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve an Agreement Addendum in the amount not to exceed $47,300.00 for labor to remove overgrown vegetation along the westerly outer banks of the Los Angeles River between Gage Avenue and Florence Avenue, Project Scope "A".
Consideration of a Resolution for submittal of application for Local Government Partnership Program Funding from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee for a Natural Gas Vehicle. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2018-52 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION(S) TO THE MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION REVIEW COMMITTEE (MSRC) LOCAL GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR $25,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NATURAL GAS VEHICLE
Award of a Construction Contract to Tunnelworks Services, Inc. for the Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Service Project, FY 2018-19, FY 2019-20, and FY 2020-21. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Award a maintenance contract to Tunnelworks Services, Inc. ("Tunnelworks") in the amount of $145,615.50 for the Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Service Project; and b) Authorize the City Engineer to approve the expenditure of a construction contingency, if necessary, not to exceed 10% of the contract for change orders that may be required to complete the required work for the three-year maintenance contract.
Beer and Wine Convenience Stores. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss the item and direct staff: a) Receive and file; or b) Conduct further research and report back to the City Council.
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) 13 through 18. 13. Receive and File the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Report as of June 2018. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 14. Approval of Resolutions Delegating Investment Authority with the State of California's Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 15. Approval of a Resolution Determining and Establishing an Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2018-19 in Accordance with Article XIII of the California Constitution. (Council) 16. June 2018 Donations Report. (Council) 17. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated July 25, 2018. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 18. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of June 13 and 27, 2018. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
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-POTENTIAL LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (2 cases) b) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); Name of Case: Mark Sanchez v. City of Bell, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC665466 c) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6., Agency designated representatives: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA) d) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 5162 - 5246 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 e) 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 f) 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 g) Employee Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: City Manager h) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION (Under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)); Name of Case: People v. Spaccia, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case BA 376026/ BA 382701, 2nd Appellate District Case B286764 i) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 6400 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
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 LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (2 cases) b) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); Name of Case: Mark Sanchez v. City of Bell, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC665466 c) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6., Agency designated representatives: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA) d) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 5162 - 5246 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 e) 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 f) 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 g) Employee Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: City Manager h) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION (Under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)); Name of Case: People v. Spaccia, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case BA 376026/ BA 382701, 2nd Appellate District Case B286764 i) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 6400 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
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.
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.
Consideration of Ordinance 1233 and Zone Change 2018-01: Amendments to the Bell Zoning Map to Ensure Consistency Between the Zoning Classification at Locations Shown in Exhibit A and the Newly Adopted 2030 General Plan, Including Issues Related to Split Zoning. (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. Introduce Ordinance 1233, waive further reading, and read by title only: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 2018-01 AMENDING THE BELL ZONING MAP TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY BETWEEN THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION AT LOCATIONS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT A AND THE NEWLY ADOPTED 2030 GENERAL PLAN, INCLUDING ISSUES RELATED TO SPLIT ZONING; AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA
Citywide Emergency/Disaster Operations Plan (EOP) Presentation. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Citywide Emergency/Disaster Operations Plan (EOP), prepared by Willdan Homeland So
Discussion of a Possible Citywide Hiring Freeze on Full-Time Positions. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report
Continued item from the June 27, 2018 City Council meeting - Discussion Regarding Approval of a New Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Tow Truck Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss and choose a vendor for towing services
5. Consideration of Approving a Resolution Declaring a Fiscal Emergency Pursuant to Cal. Const. Art. XIII C, § 2(B). (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider approval of Resolution No. 2018-48 declaring a fiscal emergency pursuant to Cal. Const, art. XIIIC, § 2(b). 6. Consideration Of Approving Three Election Resolutions To Place Before City Voters, At A November 6, 2018, Special Municipal Election, A Business License Tax Ballot Measure Increasing The Existing Business License Tax Under Division I Of Title 5 Of The Bell Municipal Code By 15% (Phasing In The Increases Over 3 Years At 5% Per Year); Directing Staff To Engage In Educational And Informational Activities Related To The Same; And Approving A Budget Amendment Resolution Which Appropriates Funds For The Purpose Of Paying For The Costs Relating To Such Educational And Informational Activities And The Costs Of A Special Municipal Election Concerning The Same Measure And A Concurrent Cannabis Tax Measure. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider approval of election resolutions to place a proposed ordinance, which increases the business license tax under Division I of Title 5 of the Bell Municipal Code by 15% (phased in over 3 years at 5% per year), on the ballot for City voter consideration at the November 6, 2018, special municipal election. 7. Consideration of Approving Three Election Resolutions To Place Before City Voters, at a November 6, 2018 Special Municipal Election, A Cannabis Tax Ballot Measure To Add Chapter 3.44 (Cannabis Tax) To Title 3 Of The Bell Municipal Code For Taxation Of Commercial Cannabis Operations. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider approval of election resolutions to place a proposed cannabis tax ordinance on the ballot for City voter consideration at the November 6, 2018 general municipal election.
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.
Consideration of an Agreement Addendum for California Conservation Corps to provide labor for the removal of overgrown vegetation along the westerly outer banks of the Los Angeles River. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve an Agreement Addendum in the amount not to exceed $47,300.00 for labor to remove overgrown vegetation along the westerly outer banks of the Los Angeles River between Gage Avenue and Florence Avenue, Project Scope "A".
Consideration of a Resolution for submittal of application for Local Government Partnership Program Funding from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee for a Natural Gas Vehicle. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 2018-52 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION(S) TO THE MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION REVIEW COMMITTEE (MSRC) LOCAL GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR $25,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NATURAL GAS VEHICLE
Award of a Construction Contract to Tunnelworks Services, Inc. for the Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Service Project, FY 2018-19, FY 2019-20, and FY 2020-21. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Award a maintenance contract to Tunnelworks Services, Inc. ("Tunnelworks") in the amount of $145,615.50 for the Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Service Project; and b) Authorize the City Engineer to approve the expenditure of a construction contingency, if necessary, not to exceed 10% of the contract for change orders that may be required to complete the required work for the three-year maintenance contract.
Beer and Wine Convenience Stores. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss the item and direct staff: a) Receive and file; or b) Conduct further research and report back to the City Council.
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) 13 through 18. 13. Receive and File the City of Bell and Bell Successor Agency Investment Report as of June 2018. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 14. Approval of Resolutions Delegating Investment Authority with the State of California's Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 15. Approval of a Resolution Determining and Establishing an Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2018-19 in Accordance with Article XIII of the California Constitution. (Council) 16. June 2018 Donations Report. (Council) 17. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated July 25, 2018. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 18. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of June 13 and 27, 2018. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
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-POTENTIAL LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (2 cases) b) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); Name of Case: Mark Sanchez v. City of Bell, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC665466 c) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6., Agency designated representatives: Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA) d) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 5162 - 5246 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 e) 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 f) 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 g) Employee Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: City Manager h) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION (Under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)); Name of Case: People v. Spaccia, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case BA 376026/ BA 382701, 2nd Appellate District Case B286764 i) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 6400 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