The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to a 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)); Name of case: Bell v. Best Best & Krieger; LASC BC466436 b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(a),(d)(1)) Name of Case: Dexia Credit Local v. City of Bell, Be// Public Financing Authority BC471478 c) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(a),(d)(1)); Name of case: City of Bell v. County Records Research (Werrlein)- LASC Case No. VC059404 d) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager e) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2)). (Three (3) potential cases)
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, Bell Public Financing Authority and the Planning Commission. 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.
Approval of Minutes of the Regular and Special Meetings of May 1, 2013, May 15, 2013 and May 29, 2013. {Council and Related Agencies)
Approval of General Warrants and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated September 4, 2013. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency /Bell Community Housing Authority)
Consideration of Approval of Settlement and Release Agreement with BB&K and Edward Lee (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the attached settlement agreement and release of claims.
Status Report: Broadcasting of City Council Meetings (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the report.
Approval of General Warrants and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated September 4, 2013. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency /Bell Community Housing Authority)
A Resolution Establishing the Fiscal Year 2013-14 General Obligation Bonds Levy and a Resolution Establishing the Fiscal Year 2012-14 Voter-Approved Property Tax Override to Fund Pension and Retiree Obligations (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: • Read by title and waive full reading and adopt Resolution No. 2013-45, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING AND ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2013-14 BONDS (ELECTION OF 2003), SERIES 2004 AND SERIES 2007"; and • Read by title and waive full reading and adopt Resolution No. 2013-46, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING AND ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2013-14 RATE OF THE ANNUAL VOTER-APPROVED PROPERTY TAX OVERRIDE TO FUND PENSION AND OTHER RETIREE OBLIGATIONS"
Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Audit Services Contract with Macias, Gini & O'Connell (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute contract with Macias, Gini & O'Connell, LLP for financial statements audit and Single Audit for Fiscal Year 2012-13 in the amount of $140,000.
Purchase of a Municipal Financial Accounting and Human Resources Management Software and Related Implementation Assistance from Springbook Software in the amount of $141,050 (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: • Per BMC 3.12.080, Exceptions to Bidding Requirements, Section H (3), authorize exemption from competitive bidding for software with unique or special purpose; and • Authorize City Manager to execute agreement with Springbrook Software for acquisition of finance, accounting and personnel management software, and implementation assistance in the amount of $141,050.
Front Setback Requirement in Commercial Zones (Council) Recommendation(s): It is recommended that the City Council consider changing the front setback requirement in commercial zones and direct staff to prepare an ordinance revising the front setback requirement to be considered by the City Council at its next regular meeting.
A Resolution Terminating the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Creating the West San Gabriel Valley Consortium (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title and waive full reading and adopt Resolution No. 2013-44, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL TERMINATING THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT CREATING THE WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CONSORTIUM"
Resolution No. 2013-43, authorizing the City of Bell to become a member of Access Services (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title and waive full reading and adopt Resolution No. 2013-43, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL SUPPORTING THE LOS ANGLES COUNTY COORDINATED TRANSIT PLAN"
Settlement Agreement with the City of Commerce - Bell Business Center Project (Council) Recommendation: • Approve Settlement Agreement with the City of Commerce for the improvement of two intersections on Eastern Avenue at Bandini Boulevard and Rickenbacker Road; and • Authorize the City Manager to execute the Settlement Agreement, subject to the City Attorney's review. Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to a 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)); Name of case: Bell v. Best Best & Krieger; LASC BC466436 b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(a),(d)(1)) Name of Case: Dexia Credit Local v. City of Bell, Be// Public Financing Authority BC471478 c) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(a),(d)(1)); Name of case: City of Bell v. County Records Research (Werrlein)- LASC Case No. VC059404 d) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager e) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2)). (Three (3) potential cases)
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
The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to a 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)); Name of case: Bell v. Best Best & Krieger; LASC BC466436 b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(a),(d)(1)) Name of Case: Dexia Credit Local v. City of Bell, Be// Public Financing Authority BC471478 c) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(a),(d)(1)); Name of case: City of Bell v. County Records Research (Werrlein)- LASC Case No. VC059404 d) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager e) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2)). (Three (3) potential cases)
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, Bell Public Financing Authority and the Planning Commission. 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.
Approval of Minutes of the Regular and Special Meetings of May 1, 2013, May 15, 2013 and May 29, 2013. {Council and Related Agencies)
Approval of General Warrants and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated September 4, 2013. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency /Bell Community Housing Authority)
Consideration of Approval of Settlement and Release Agreement with BB&K and Edward Lee (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the attached settlement agreement and release of claims.
Status Report: Broadcasting of City Council Meetings (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the report.
Approval of General Warrants and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated September 4, 2013. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency /Bell Community Housing Authority)
A Resolution Establishing the Fiscal Year 2013-14 General Obligation Bonds Levy and a Resolution Establishing the Fiscal Year 2012-14 Voter-Approved Property Tax Override to Fund Pension and Retiree Obligations (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: • Read by title and waive full reading and adopt Resolution No. 2013-45, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING AND ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2013-14 BONDS (ELECTION OF 2003), SERIES 2004 AND SERIES 2007"; and • Read by title and waive full reading and adopt Resolution No. 2013-46, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING AND ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2013-14 RATE OF THE ANNUAL VOTER-APPROVED PROPERTY TAX OVERRIDE TO FUND PENSION AND OTHER RETIREE OBLIGATIONS"
Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Audit Services Contract with Macias, Gini & O'Connell (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute contract with Macias, Gini & O'Connell, LLP for financial statements audit and Single Audit for Fiscal Year 2012-13 in the amount of $140,000.
Purchase of a Municipal Financial Accounting and Human Resources Management Software and Related Implementation Assistance from Springbook Software in the amount of $141,050 (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: • Per BMC 3.12.080, Exceptions to Bidding Requirements, Section H (3), authorize exemption from competitive bidding for software with unique or special purpose; and • Authorize City Manager to execute agreement with Springbrook Software for acquisition of finance, accounting and personnel management software, and implementation assistance in the amount of $141,050.
Front Setback Requirement in Commercial Zones (Council) Recommendation(s): It is recommended that the City Council consider changing the front setback requirement in commercial zones and direct staff to prepare an ordinance revising the front setback requirement to be considered by the City Council at its next regular meeting.
A Resolution Terminating the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Creating the West San Gabriel Valley Consortium (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title and waive full reading and adopt Resolution No. 2013-44, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL TERMINATING THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT CREATING THE WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CONSORTIUM"
Resolution No. 2013-43, authorizing the City of Bell to become a member of Access Services (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title and waive full reading and adopt Resolution No. 2013-43, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL SUPPORTING THE LOS ANGLES COUNTY COORDINATED TRANSIT PLAN"
Settlement Agreement with the City of Commerce - Bell Business Center Project (Council) Recommendation: • Approve Settlement Agreement with the City of Commerce for the improvement of two intersections on Eastern Avenue at Bandini Boulevard and Rickenbacker Road; and • Authorize the City Manager to execute the Settlement Agreement, subject to the City Attorney's review. Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to a 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)); Name of case: Bell v. Best Best & Krieger; LASC BC466436 b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(a),(d)(1)) Name of Case: Dexia Credit Local v. City of Bell, Be// Public Financing Authority BC471478 c) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(a),(d)(1)); Name of case: City of Bell v. County Records Research (Werrlein)- LASC Case No. VC059404 d) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager e) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2)). (Three (3) potential cases)
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