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) 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 Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment d) 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 e) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 6501 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 f) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (2 cases) g) 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
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 Galiardo Pledge of Allegiance:
Presentations and Recognitions
Recognition of Mr. Rolf Janssen's 39 years of service as an Educator Presentation from the American Cancer Society Business of the Month Presentation and Review of the California Adult Use of Marijuana Act and Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act
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.
Business Calendar Update on the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Capital Grant. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Resolution 2017-53 approving the Gifts, Donations, and Sponsorship Policy. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council ready by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-53 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE GIFTS, DONATIONS, AND SPONSORSHIP POLICY WHICH ESTABLISHES A METHOD FOR REVIEWING AND ACCEPTING GIFTS, DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIPS
Update on the Temporary Halt in Code Enforcement Actions Regarding the Residential Code Compliance Task Force Areas of Concerns. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation from staff summarizing the Bell Municipal Code (BMC) sections related to the Residential Code Compliance Task Force areas of concern (garage conversions, driveway extensions, and unpermitted structures) and provide staff with the following direction: a) Direct staff to draft an Ordinance addressing front yard landscaping/hardscape. b) Direct staff to draft an Ordinance addressing yard equipment and/or temporary structures. c) Direct staff to conclude the temporary halt in code enforcement actions related to garage conversions and unpermitted structures.
Discussion of the City's Speed Hump Policy (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Receive and file this report; and b) Provide direction to staff in regards to revising the Speed Hump Policy.
Amendment No. 2 to the Contract Services Agreement with Lead Tech Environmental. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve and execute Amendment No. 2 to the Contract Services Agreement, by and between, the City of Bell and Lead Tech Environmental for lead and asbestos testing services for an additional 12-month period.
Appointment to the Planning Commission to Fill One Vacancy. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that: a) Vice-Mayor Quintana nominate a member to the Planning Commission; and b) The City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-58 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AMENDING RESOLUTION 2016-91 AND APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO FILL ONE VACANCY
Adopt a Resolution Appointing a Member and an Alternate to the Governing Board of the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-56 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPOINTING A MEMBER AND ALTERNATE(S) TO THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a new five-year lease Agreement with Acme Leasing to replace one police vehicle that has been deemed a total loss by Insurance Carrier. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a new five-year lease Agreement with Acme Leasing for the purpose of replacing a 2015 Ford Explorer Unit 1507- Vin#8693, which was involved in a traffic collision on March 31, 2017 at Gage Avenue and Vinevale Avenue.
A Resolution Expressing the City Council's Request that Revenues Resulting from Approval of Southern California Edison's Application for its 2018-2020 Revenue Requirements and Corresponding Rate Increases Be Used for Repair and Upgrade of City's Infrastructure. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-57 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL EXPRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL'S REQUEST THAT REVENUES RESULTING FROM APPROVAL OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON'S APPLICATION FOR ITS 2018-2020 REVENUE REQUIREMENTS AND CORRESPONDING RATE INCREASES BE USED FOR REPAIR AND UPGRADE OF CITY'S INFRASTRUCTURE
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) 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 Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment d) 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 e) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 6501 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 f) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (2 cases) g) 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
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 Galiardo Pledge of Allegiance:
Presentations and Recognitions
Recognition of Mr. Rolf Janssen's 39 years of service as an Educator Presentation from the American Cancer Society Business of the Month Presentation and Review of the California Adult Use of Marijuana Act and Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act
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.
Business Calendar Update on the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Capital Grant. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Resolution 2017-53 approving the Gifts, Donations, and Sponsorship Policy. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council ready by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-53 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING THE GIFTS, DONATIONS, AND SPONSORSHIP POLICY WHICH ESTABLISHES A METHOD FOR REVIEWING AND ACCEPTING GIFTS, DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIPS
Update on the Temporary Halt in Code Enforcement Actions Regarding the Residential Code Compliance Task Force Areas of Concerns. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation from staff summarizing the Bell Municipal Code (BMC) sections related to the Residential Code Compliance Task Force areas of concern (garage conversions, driveway extensions, and unpermitted structures) and provide staff with the following direction: a) Direct staff to draft an Ordinance addressing front yard landscaping/hardscape. b) Direct staff to draft an Ordinance addressing yard equipment and/or temporary structures. c) Direct staff to conclude the temporary halt in code enforcement actions related to garage conversions and unpermitted structures.
Discussion of the City's Speed Hump Policy (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Receive and file this report; and b) Provide direction to staff in regards to revising the Speed Hump Policy.
Amendment No. 2 to the Contract Services Agreement with Lead Tech Environmental. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve and execute Amendment No. 2 to the Contract Services Agreement, by and between, the City of Bell and Lead Tech Environmental for lead and asbestos testing services for an additional 12-month period.
Appointment to the Planning Commission to Fill One Vacancy. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that: a) Vice-Mayor Quintana nominate a member to the Planning Commission; and b) The City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-58 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, AMENDING RESOLUTION 2016-91 AND APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO FILL ONE VACANCY
Adopt a Resolution Appointing a Member and an Alternate to the Governing Board of the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-56 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPOINTING A MEMBER AND ALTERNATE(S) TO THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a new five-year lease Agreement with Acme Leasing to replace one police vehicle that has been deemed a total loss by Insurance Carrier. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a new five-year lease Agreement with Acme Leasing for the purpose of replacing a 2015 Ford Explorer Unit 1507- Vin#8693, which was involved in a traffic collision on March 31, 2017 at Gage Avenue and Vinevale Avenue.
A Resolution Expressing the City Council's Request that Revenues Resulting from Approval of Southern California Edison's Application for its 2018-2020 Revenue Requirements and Corresponding Rate Increases Be Used for Repair and Upgrade of City's Infrastructure. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2017-57 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL EXPRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL'S REQUEST THAT REVENUES RESULTING FROM APPROVAL OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON'S APPLICATION FOR ITS 2018-2020 REVENUE REQUIREMENTS AND CORRESPONDING RATE INCREASES BE USED FOR REPAIR AND UPGRADE OF CITY'S INFRASTRUCTURE