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) Employee Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: City Manager b) Employee Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: City Attorney c) Public Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: Community Development Director d) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 4570 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA Agency negotiator: Howard Brown (City Manager), and Adrian Guerra (Assistant City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment e) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6., Agency designated representatives: Bell City Employees Association (BCEA) and Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA)
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
Department of Toxic Substance Control - Final Environmental Impact Report and Residential Cleanup Plan
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.
Business Calendar Discussion and Update on the Adult Use Marijuana Act (AUMA) Ad-Hoc Activities. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Receive and file this report; and b) Provide any needed direction to the staff and Ad-Hoc Committee.
Project Alternative Election - Arroyo Seco. (Council/Successor Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Successor Agency approve Project Alternative 2, the "Reduced Site Alternative", requested by Arroyo Seco Development for the City-owned and Successor Agency land commonly known as 6501 Atlantic Avenue and referred to as the Western Auto site (Project Site), and that all conditions originally described in Section 218 of the DDA's for the Reduced Site Alternative be a requirement of this approval.
Consultant Services Contract for the Design of Atlantic Boulevard Medians Project. (Council) Recommendation; It is recommended that the City Council: a) Consider the establishment of an Ad-Hoc committee to assist staff with the evaluation of potential design options; and b) Receive and file the staff report for the Consultant Services Contract for the Design of Atlantic Boulevard Medians Project.
Approval of a Contract Extension with Global Paratransit Inc. for Transportation Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Global Paratransit Inc. for the term of September 20, 2017 through September 19, 2018
Approval of Amendment No. 2 with Golden Touch Cleaning, Inc. for Janitorial Services.. {Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Golden Touch Cleaning Inc., for the term of August 27, 2017 through August 27, 2018.
Approve a New Agreement with Willdan Engineering, for Professional City Engineering Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a new Agreement with Willdan Engineering, for Professional City Engineering Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions.
Contracts Quarterly Update and Contract Implementation Schedule. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Clarification item for solid waste rate adjustment starting in FY 17/18 for both residential and commercial accounts and setting a Public Hearing for October 11, 2017 at 7:00 PM. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the recommended solid waste CPI and disposal rate increases for both residential and commercial accounts and set a Public Hearing for October 11, 2017 at 7:00 PM.
Discussion regarding written request from Aieshire & Wynder, LLP, asking for a rate increase adjustment to the Contract Services Agreement for City Attorney Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss and choose one of the following options regarding Aieshire & Wynder's written request for a rate increase adjustment to the Contract Services Agreement for City Attorney Services: a) Amend the current Agreement in order to adjust the rates and establish an expiration date with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP for City Attorney Services; b) Decline the rate adjustment and amend the current Agreement in order to establish an expiration date with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP, for City Attorney Services; c) Initiate an RFP process for City Attorney Services; or d) Consider other unspecified options for City Attorney Services.
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Reclassifying Five Classifications (Eight Positions) Represented by the Bell City Employees Association. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2017-51 titled; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, FORMALLY APPROVING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF FIVE (5) CLASSIFICATIONS (EIGHT (8) POSITIONS) REPRESENTED BY THE BELL CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
General Plan Study Session. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss the Administrative Draft General Plan and provide feedback.
Resolutions regarding the 2017 League of California Cities Annual Meeting. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council review the resolutions and determine a positon on the resolutions being considered by the League of California Cities at its annual meeting.
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 15. 13. Read by title only waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1224 - An Ordinance of the City of Bell amending section 17.96.030 of Title 17 of the Bell Municipal Code to allow Brew-on-premises (microbrewery) establishments in the C-3 and C3R zones within the City of Bell subject to a Conditional Use Permit. (Council) 14. Letter requesting the California Department of Transportation to Extend the Comment Period for the Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report/Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Interstate 710 Corridor Project. (Council) 15. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated August 23, 2017. (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) Employee Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: City Manager b) Employee Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). Title: City Attorney c) Public Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: Community Development Director d) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 4570 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA Agency negotiator: Howard Brown (City Manager), and Adrian Guerra (Assistant City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment e) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6., Agency designated representatives: Bell City Employees Association (BCEA) and Bell Police Officers Association (BPOA)
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
Department of Toxic Substance Control - Final Environmental Impact Report and Residential Cleanup Plan
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.
Business Calendar Discussion and Update on the Adult Use Marijuana Act (AUMA) Ad-Hoc Activities. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Receive and file this report; and b) Provide any needed direction to the staff and Ad-Hoc Committee.
Project Alternative Election - Arroyo Seco. (Council/Successor Agency) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Successor Agency approve Project Alternative 2, the "Reduced Site Alternative", requested by Arroyo Seco Development for the City-owned and Successor Agency land commonly known as 6501 Atlantic Avenue and referred to as the Western Auto site (Project Site), and that all conditions originally described in Section 218 of the DDA's for the Reduced Site Alternative be a requirement of this approval.
Consultant Services Contract for the Design of Atlantic Boulevard Medians Project. (Council) Recommendation; It is recommended that the City Council: a) Consider the establishment of an Ad-Hoc committee to assist staff with the evaluation of potential design options; and b) Receive and file the staff report for the Consultant Services Contract for the Design of Atlantic Boulevard Medians Project.
Approval of a Contract Extension with Global Paratransit Inc. for Transportation Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Global Paratransit Inc. for the term of September 20, 2017 through September 19, 2018
Approval of Amendment No. 2 with Golden Touch Cleaning, Inc. for Janitorial Services.. {Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Golden Touch Cleaning Inc., for the term of August 27, 2017 through August 27, 2018.
Approve a New Agreement with Willdan Engineering, for Professional City Engineering Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a new Agreement with Willdan Engineering, for Professional City Engineering Services for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions.
Contracts Quarterly Update and Contract Implementation Schedule. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Clarification item for solid waste rate adjustment starting in FY 17/18 for both residential and commercial accounts and setting a Public Hearing for October 11, 2017 at 7:00 PM. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the recommended solid waste CPI and disposal rate increases for both residential and commercial accounts and set a Public Hearing for October 11, 2017 at 7:00 PM.
Discussion regarding written request from Aieshire & Wynder, LLP, asking for a rate increase adjustment to the Contract Services Agreement for City Attorney Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss and choose one of the following options regarding Aieshire & Wynder's written request for a rate increase adjustment to the Contract Services Agreement for City Attorney Services: a) Amend the current Agreement in order to adjust the rates and establish an expiration date with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP for City Attorney Services; b) Decline the rate adjustment and amend the current Agreement in order to establish an expiration date with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP, for City Attorney Services; c) Initiate an RFP process for City Attorney Services; or d) Consider other unspecified options for City Attorney Services.
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Reclassifying Five Classifications (Eight Positions) Represented by the Bell City Employees Association. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2017-51 titled; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, FORMALLY APPROVING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF FIVE (5) CLASSIFICATIONS (EIGHT (8) POSITIONS) REPRESENTED BY THE BELL CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
General Plan Study Session. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss the Administrative Draft General Plan and provide feedback.
Resolutions regarding the 2017 League of California Cities Annual Meeting. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council review the resolutions and determine a positon on the resolutions being considered by the League of California Cities at its annual meeting.
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 15. 13. Read by title only waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1224 - An Ordinance of the City of Bell amending section 17.96.030 of Title 17 of the Bell Municipal Code to allow Brew-on-premises (microbrewery) establishments in the C-3 and C3R zones within the City of Bell subject to a Conditional Use Permit. (Council) 14. Letter requesting the California Department of Transportation to Extend the Comment Period for the Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report/Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Interstate 710 Corridor Project. (Council) 15. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated August 23, 2017. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).